Never lose your keys again
A KICKSTARTER campaign has led to this simple creation that will change your life for the better.
Design
How a student became a superhero
CHILDREN dream of growing up to become a superhero. Now, a university student has taken the first steps to fulfilling his dreams.
Smartwatch already breaking records
SILICON Valley company Pebbleset a $US500,000 fundraising target on Kickstarter for its new watch. Less than an hour later, it had raised twice that much.
Oh no, selfie figurines are a thing
SELFIES just got taken to the next level. Forget taking a selfie on your phone. That’s old school. Now you can get a figurine made in your likeness.
Good news for contact lens wearers
NEW telescopic contact lenses that zoom in and out with the wink of an eye are currently under development.
This airport’s logo fail is hilarious
AN AIRPORT in Russia has been widely mocked over its new logo, which has left passengers scratching their heads. Take a look at the image they’ll never let go of …
Robots to replace workers
INVESTMENT in industrial robotics has been predicted to grow by 10 per cent a year over the next 10 years, pushing labour costs down by 16 per cent.
Woman attacked by robot vacuum
A WOMAN has been attacked while taking a nap by her robot vacuum cleaner, requiring the fire department and paramedics to rescue her.
Beat Wally at his own game
HAVE you ever spent hours aimlessly searching for Where’s Wally? If so, a researcher has found a solution for you.
Do you recognise these logos?
AN ARTIST has taken Western corporate logos and recreated them as Chinese Neon Signs. How many can you pick?
Your chance to buy the Monorail on Gumtree
EVER wanted a monorail in your backyard? Of course you have. Well you can now buy one of Sydney’s old ones on Gumtree for less than a car.
Is this building beautiful or ugly?
THIS is not Photoshop. This is real, and they’re calling it the “squashed brown paper bag”. What do you think of Australia’s newest, weirdest building?
That’s a weird thing to do with a dead badger
He has already done the unthinkable with his dead cat, an ostrich, a rat and a shark. Now Dutch artist Bart Jansen is back with something equally bizarre.
The future of your fridge
THROW out the gadgets cluttering your kitchen: the new generation of fridges make soup, plan meals, play music and TV and have in-built coffee machines.
World leaders on their thrones
SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget that heads of state are people too. So an artist has created a set of images showing our leaders as you’ve never seen them before.
The awesome tech you’re going to love
THE self-healing phone and the washing machine that does whites and colours at once are just some of the mind-blowing pieces of tech revealed at CES.
What’s the most hated font in the world?
THINK it’s Comic Sans? Arial? Think again. This has been declared the world’s ugliest font — we DARE you to look at it.
Comedian posts hilarious flyers around town
WE’RE used to seeing posters for missing pets and spare rooms plastered to trees. Now a comedian has come up with some more creative flyers.
Like spacesuits? They’ll grow on you
BACTERIAL bodices and digestive dacks? It’s life, but not as we know it. A designer’s quest to build a better space suit has inspired a new line of living spacewear.
The Concorde’s incredible replacements
THE demise of Concorde has left a hole in the hearts of pilots and in the working day of harried entrepreneurs. Now manufacturers want to fill this void with a new plane.
The secret survival bunkers for millionaires
THESE luxurious underground apartments feature a pool, theatre and even a shooting range. They can also withstand a nuclear apocalypse. But they’ll cost you.
Why police are ‘terrified’ of 3D printers
A MAN has been sent to jail after completing a rather unusual DIY project using his 3D printer. And Australian police are genuinely worried.
Pornhub forced to take down giant erection
PORNHUB’S giant erection in New York’s Times Square has been removed, apparently on grounds of taste, and erm, some stiff opposition.
The hi-tech super stadiums of the NFL
GIANT televisions, state-of-the-art sound systems and swimming pools. Just some of the insane features of Gridiron’s multi-billion dollar venues that make them the most impressive in sport.
Robot riot heading to Sydney
SYDNEY will see the rise of the machines when an international team of robots come to do battle.
Who’s building this mystery mega office?
IT’S the grand-daddy of offices, twice the size of Facebook’s digs and will cost over $700 million to build. But who it’s for still remains a mystery.
Five things to know about Google’s barge
A Google barge built with recycled shipping containers proved its seaworthiness Thursday as it cruised from the San Francisco Bay to Stockton. But many other details about the odd-looking vessel remain a mystery.
What’s the secret behind Apple store’s success?
THOSE glassy Apple stores seem to have a magical attraction to consumers. The secret could be something called ‘knolling’. Find out what it is.
Discover an extra dimension
SINCE the launch of 3D printing, the dream has been simple: we will all be sitting in our homes creating whatever we need at the push of a button.
Incredible eco-house a design feat
IT’S the house that has everything – eco design, wow-factor and livable spaces. Take inspiration from this amazing home and try not to drool over the pictures as you do.
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