Collin’s Lab: Brainwave Beats
Measuring brainwaves is not just for neuroscientists anymore. So, how shall we use our newfound sensory powers?
Computers & Mobile
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for digital gadgetry, open code, smart hacks, and more. Processing power to the people!
News From The Future: People Who Make Your iGadgets Have Anti-Suicide Agreements
And you thought the iTunes EULA was pretty demanding? “You are NOT allowed to commit suicide: Workers in Chinese iPad factories forced to sign pledges” – Factories making sought-after Apple iPads and iPhones in China are forcing staff to sign pledges not to commit suicide, an investigation has revealed. At least 14 workers at […]
Scotch Tape Renders Frosted Glass Clear
OK, so, maybe the fact that, under vacuum, Scotch tape will emit enough hard x-rays to image the bones in your finger is slightly more impressive, but this is still a pretty cool trick. My off-the-cuff explanation: Glass is frosted because of tiny imperfections in the surface, which refract passing light a’whichaways. The tape adhesive fills ’em in and, because its outer surface is flat, the rays can pass through more or less straight again.
Generational Loss In Housekey Copies
Brooklyn artist Daniel Bejar made a copy of the key to his apartment (hopefully not his current one, because there’s software out there that can reverse-engineer it from the photograph). Then he made a copy of the copy. And then he repeated the process, by my count, 67 times. At which point the copy was an uncut blank. It’s kind of like I Am Sitting In a Room, but with keys. [via Boing Boing]
Steve Jobs in Carbonite iPhone Case
I wonder if Bill Gates’ lawyers would send out a cease and desist letter if someone made a Windows Phone case with his likeness embedded in Carbonite. Unfortunately that’s what happened to designer Greg Koenig for his rendition of Steve Jobs in the classic Star Wars material.
Cheap Android to Propeller Bridge
M.K. Borri wanted to use his Android phone as a general interface for his Propeller projects, but didn’t want to spend too much in the process. That’s when he came up with this low-cost Android to Propeller Bridge.
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Check out the coolest submissions to the MAKE Flickr pool from last week!
