With so many cool things coming out each week, it can be hard to wade through all the rock-awesomeness. With ‘Cool Tools’, we’ve done the hard work for you.
This week we saw everything from a new concept for United States currency to a desktop fist bumping device and more.
Ready? Let’s go!
This week we look at:
DESIGN
United States Dollar Redesign Proposal
“Inspired by the Swiss Franc’s (CHF) ambitious redesign process (the currency is thoroughly redesigned every 20 years by way of contest) The goal was to develop a similar updated iconographic system better representing the advancements and culture within the American society.”
“ALEX unscrews in the middle for easy cleaning, compacts small for storage, holds 26oz and can be beautifully customized.”
APPS
“Throughout the day, Z Launcher is learning how you use your phone and promoting your favorite apps so you can get to them faster. The more you use it, the better it gets.”
“Flic is an easy to use photo manager that lets you delete old pictures from your camera roll with the swipe of a finger. Save valuable time and free memory storage on your phone with Flic.
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DIY
“The bus was purchased on Craigslist for $3000, and has had about $6000 in improvements. It’s not pocket change, but it’s less than a down payment on a home, and it’s less than I paid in tuition for my last semester of grad school.”
“This simple device sits on your desk at work, ready to give you fist bumps throughout the day as you need them. A 3D printed “fist” is moved by a servo attached to a rack and pinion mechanism. An ultrasonic range finder detects when you place your hand near it, and an Arduino Uno controls it all.”
ROCK AWESOMENESS
“A supercut examining Stanley Kubrick’s use of the color red.”
World’s Tallest Roller Coaster POV
“New video featuring track layout and POV for Skyscraper – The world’s tallest roller coaster more than 500 feet tall at Skyplex in Orlando! Opening in 2017!”
And there you have it!
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