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Nokia 7370 and 7380 Fancy Phones: Spread L'Amour

June 15, 2006, 7:10 am
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We mentioned the Nokia 7370 Fashion Phone's FCC approval last month, and now the sensuous swiveler (pictured on the far left) is actually shipping. This is one fancy GSM/ EDGE phone for those fabulous females who simply must have it all. Part of what Nokia calls the "L'Amour Collection," the ladies will love its slim 1.5"-wide body, encased in a combination of etched filigree, shiny surfaces and leather accents. To give you an idea, it'll be selling in high-end stores such as Neiman Marcus. (Practical hint: get the plain 7370 with all the frou frou for $330 at Tiger Direct.) More »
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Free Ride Ballpoint Pen: Left Behind by Aliens?

September 20, 2007, 9:36 am
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What was designer Jean Pierre Lepine thinking when he overengineered this ballpoint pen for his Free Ride Collection? Maybe he was thinking that as soon as enough people bought it for its retail price of $190, he would be the one getting a free ride. Check out the gallery for a look at it all the weird color choices that are available. Then, jump over to the next page and let's see if we can parse exactly what each one of these strange parts does on this pen that looks like a cross between a penis and a mechanical dachshund.
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The Biggest Star Wars Collection in the Galaxy

February 19, 2008, 6:30 am
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Rob Foster has almost all the Star Wars figures and models known to mankind, Hutts and Bothans. He and his girlfriend share their home with an overwhelming army of Star Wars collectibles, from vintage 1977 figures to full battalions of the latest Storm Troopers and giant Ultimate Collector LEGO models, in and out of their original boxes, in formation or reenacting movie scenes. Amazing 134-image gallery documenting every figure and angle, plus an exclusive interview with Rob after the jump. More »
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Sony Vaio Graphic Splash Expressions Collection Makes You, Your Laptop Pretty

February 29, 2008, 1:50 am
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Have you been waiting for a Sony Vaio range that will allow custom font selection for keyboard lettering? Well, the new Graphic Splash Expressions Collection is here to answer your prayers. Yes, you can finally choose the font of the keyboard lettering when you order—we're so excited. The lappies are available in various designs, including Leaf and Victorian Lace in either black, blue or pink colors. The entry level configuration includes Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Windows Vista OS, wireless and Bluetooth, all for $1279. Excuse us whilst we fall asleep. [Popgadget] More »
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OCZ Firmware Update Fixes "Dirty" SSDs In Its Spare Time

August 10, 2009, 11:16 am
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One Man's Quest to Collect Every Single Item From the Concorde

October 6, 2010, 8:40 am
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Moleskine's Making Bags Now; Writers and Artists Approve

April 14, 2011, 9:00 pm
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Moleskine: The brand that conjures up thoughts of those legendary notebooks. Now apparently, they're also expanding to include a Moleskine Traveling Collection. More »
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Here's An Anvil-Shaped Museum in Mexico City

April 29, 2011, 12:20 am
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This is the Museo Soumaya, a building by designer FREE Fernando Romero EnterprisE, which has been recently completed in Mexico City—that's right, this ain't no render. Sitting in the city's former industrial district, it's surprising to see the structure spring up from the ground like some polished monolithic welding tool. It adds to the look that the facade is windowless, and made up of silver hexagonal aluminum tiles. More »
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26 Awesome Photos of War Dogs Showing How Badass and Cute They Can Be

September 14, 2012, 10:00 am
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We love dogs, but we love war dogs even more because apart from being loyal and cute, they can be absolutely badass. We are so obsessed with these awesome canines that we made a collection of the 30 best photos we could find all over the web. Enjoy. More »
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13 Hidden Spy Cams That Might Be Watching You Right Now

September 17, 2012, 1:00 pm
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The idea of a hidden spy cam is pretty scary, but let's be real, an undetectable decoy photo tool is a pretty awesome concept, too. The creativity and imagination that has to go into creating these things, along with the technological innovation, can excite anybody. Here are 13 of the best cameras you never noticed. More »
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14 People Using Hilariously Giant Old Cell Phones

September 18, 2012, 8:26 am
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You think phones are getting huge now? Before smartphones reigned, dumbphones made people look—in retrospect—insanely dumb. It wasn't there fault, but let's look back in time and laugh at them. More »
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25 Supercomputers That Fill Entire Rooms

September 19, 2012, 11:40 am
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You thought ginormous computers were just reserved for museums and Jeopardy appearances? Think again. Most machines today are exponentially smaller than they were when we first learned the word com-pu-ter, but there are still tons of monster rigs out there doing all kinds of crazy jobs. More »
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10 Stupid, Crazy, Wonderful Gadget Fails

September 24, 2012, 8:00 am
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More than most other fields, technology prides itself on being a hotbed of innovation. It's easy to forget, though, that innovation is messy, and for every iPod, there are a few dozen portable, wrist-mounted 8-track players. Here are ten failed gadgets that were unabashedly crazy. More »
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12 Deadly Inventions That Killed Their Creators

September 25, 2012, 8:00 am
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Technological progress is not the iPhone 5 or the Nexus 7. Technological progress is creating things that nobody has ever seen before, things that push humanity forward. You know, like building a machine heavier than air that freaking flies. Sadly, some times these quests end in disaster. More »
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13 Sad Robots

September 26, 2012, 10:00 am
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Like gods on earth, we created humanoid robots in our own image. Or at least tried to. Our creations make for pathetic humans. These poor, poor mechanized bastards. More »
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18 Stupid Uses of Carbon Fiber

September 27, 2012, 9:40 am
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Carbon fiber is one of mankind's greatest engineered materials. And because it's lighter and stronger than most metals, it has revolutionized everything from the aerospace industry, to auto racing, to artificial limbs. And while its distinctive woven appearance makes it even more appealing, that doesn't make it ok to use everywhere. More »
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16 Scary Probes That You Don't Want Inside of You

September 28, 2012, 8:20 am
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The worst part of going to the doctor's is being poked and prodded with any number of terrifying probes and needles, but you probably haven't seen many of the really scary implements that are out there. Here are 16 crazy ones you probably don't want anywhere near you. More »
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19 Gadgets With Happy and Sad Faces

October 1, 2012, 9:00 am
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We like to anthropomorphize the objects in our lives, assigning our tools and tech personalities of their own. But some just go ahead and do it for you. The gadgets you are about to see wear their hearts on their sleeves. More »
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12 Naked Machines that Look Cool Inside

October 2, 2012, 8:16 am
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When I was a little kid, my favorite books were those full of illustrations that showed the guts of airplanes, ships, locomotives, space vehicles and all kinds of machinery. They still are. Machines' entrails are fascinating. Devoid of any skin, you can't do anything but marvel at human ingenuity. More »
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19 Amazing Massive Stereos

October 3, 2012, 12:40 pm
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Giant stereos are everywhere—on the shoulders of cool 90s teens, in the living rooms of finance fat cats, and on the stages of face-melting electronic shows. Even though we have iPods and discreet speakers now, awesome huge systems haven't gone anywhere. More »
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