Monday, July 25, 2011

Foldable boat packs into a portable carry bag

Foldable boat packs into a portable carry bag: "Joining the list of foldable products, Foldaboat is a flat-pack recreational boat suitable for flat water environments like canals and lakes. Designed by Arno Mathies & Max Frommeld, the 2.5-meter (8.2-foot) boat is made from a solitary piece of plastic, and after a few simple folds it packs nicely into a 150 x 60 cm (59 x 24 inch) parcel."

QUMA USB-powered figure could make 3D motion-capture easier

QUMA USB-powered figure could make 3D motion-capture easier: "It's been more than 20 years since Jordan Mechner used videos of his brother running and jumping as a reference to design in-game movements for the Prince of Persia video game"

Caltech creates first artificial neural network from DNA

Caltech creates first artificial neural network from DNA: "One of the things that our brains excel at is the ability to recognize what things are, even when presented with an incomplete set of data. If we know only that an animal is sold in pet stores and stuffs food in its cheeks, for instance, we can be pretty certain that the animal in question is a hamster."

Air guitarists rejoice and make some noise with Air Picks

Air guitarists rejoice and make some noise with Air Picks: "Rocking out with an imaginary guitar has gone from appreciative concert mimicry to a very serious business. Next month, finalists from around the world will head to Finland in the hope of being crowned Air Guitar World Champion."

Your very own, portable, Tropical Island Paradise

Your very own, portable, Tropical Island Paradise: "Owning one's own yacht must surely be one of man's greatest indulgences. The ability to take your own tailored environment anywhere you want."