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Our eyes are one of our most distinguishing features; change them even just a bit and the consequences are sure to be dramatic. Put a green mask over Dick Grayson’s eyes and suddenly people won’t recognize him, all they see is this young and athletic sidekick doomed to wear a costume whose color scheme seems to be inspired by traffic…
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March 8th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: digital imaging gadgets strange + wonderful technology
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Here’s a fun way to keep track of time. Designer Mike Mak’s Eyeclock tells time with a pair of slowly rotating disks that look like cartoon eyeballs.
The position of the left eyeball signifies hours, while the right one is minutes. Depending on the time of day, the eyes might be looking up (like at high noon), down (6:30), right…
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February 22nd, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design strange + wonderful technology timepieces
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Can’t figure out where to put that pesky camcorder when you’re out and about? Why not free your hands and strap the darned thing to your head?
This ridiculous looking (and badly named) “Third Eye” video camera attaches to your forehead using a stretchy elastic headband, and lets you capture images and videos hands-free.
With a $299.95 (USD) price tag…
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February 18th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful video
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve set my eyeglasses down somewhere really obvious. But, like Mr. Magoo, I completely misplace them anyhow. On the other hand, I’m pretty sure if I kept my glasses in this awesome Blinky ghost eyeglass case, I’d never lose track of them again.
Handmade by New York crafter (and according to her profile…
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May 15th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft video games
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Interactive artist Marcus Graf created this dramatic video display window which keeps a watchful eye on passersby.
The piece, entitled I, ball used a webcam along with special processing software to detect people as they pass the display window. A series of digitized eyeball movements then follow the those who approach the window. The installation was on display at the…
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October 16th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design interactive
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Here’s another strange USB device from the Far East. Designed to massage your cares away, these USB-powered eyeball massagers look like they’ll easily poke an eye out if you’re not careful.
Available in wholesale lots from Sundayo, I’m not sure how much they cost. But I’m gonna say that’s a good thing, since I’m guessing that your opthamologist would advise…
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July 31st, 2007
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful