This is a very cool video from BMW showing of their GINA concept car which asks the question, why do cars have to have an outer skin made of rigid metal? A great question that leads into all kind of other wonderful ideas which are briefly explored in this video.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has just helped Tesla Motors make an announcement that’s probably sending chills through traditional automaker’s boardrooms. The company has just introduced a fully-electric, five passenger sports sedan dubbed the Model S, which will be selling for an affordable $60K. No release date or other pesky details have been announced, but this is [...]
This is a clever bit of set design. All of the press junket interviews for Verne Troyer’s new Mike Meyers movie were shot on a mini set built just for him. It’s kind of poetic to see people forced to make themselves comfortable in a space designed for others. He must have enjoyed this… maybe [...]
The Reverse Graffiti Project imbues the guerrilla tactics of street-art with an eco-friendly element, changing the definition of graffiti by actually cutting through and cleaning up grit to leave a lasting impression. The artist scraped through the grit and grime of the tunnel walls to reveal a stunning portrait of a lusher San Francisco. [...]
Flash animation still represents the cutting edge of internet animation. Here are 9 of the best on the net at the moment. Some are soothing, some are funny, and I suppose some are odd… but they are all very creative and clever. There are two where you get to participate which I love, [...]
When I first came to Tribune 18 years ago, it was a simpler time. And when I recently took some time to look back, it was a reminder to me that creativity can happen in any environment at any time, you just have to look for it. This is a brief stream of consciousness post [...]
I love it when things are re-engineered to have new applications and properties. It can allow for new life experiences in a world where you thought you knew everything. Check this out… wall paper that reveals more to the design depending on the temperature. I also like the calendar that fades as the day ends. [...]
See the sky in a plane. When I got my first BMW a few years ago, I had to run out and buy more lights for my apartment because my car was better lit than my livingroom. So it’s no surprise that BMW is helping Airbus with lighting.
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The UR-202 Hammerhead Automatic from Urwerk is a watch that demands your respect. It features a unique winding system that is regulated using compressed air. The 202 uses miniature twin turbines to control the rate of automatic winding and the level of air compression can be controlled using a 3-position selector switch. Check out this [...]
Officials muddle over their options for fairness as records begin falling due to a single high-tech suit.
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