Between news of the Apple Car, the introduction of hands-free driving from Tesla and Google’s continued development of self-driving cars, 2015 shaped up to be one of the most interesting years in recent memory for the automobile – yet, 2016 is already shaping up to be even crazier. Not one to be left behind automakers, Goodyear recently introduced what they think is the tire of the future for autonomous vehicles in the form of the Eagle 360. Introduced at the Geneva Auto Show, the Eagle 360′s spherical design (which operates through magnetic-levitation) are designed to maximize a vehicle’s maneuverability while an array of sensors constantly monitor road and weather conditions and…
Gotta catch ’em all! Pokémon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and it still has a huge dedicated fan base. Whether you have been a fan since the original 150 or are new to the Pokémon world, fans all over show their love of the series in various ways, including recreating their favorite pocket monsters out of different crafts. One designer company, Print A World, have created their own Pokémon accessories and planters using 3D printing.
Time for another round of apps that cover the spectrum of your beloved mobile device, be it iPhone, Android or Windows! The Weekly App Smack is the best of new or updated design and productivity apps (and maybe a couple of fun ones, too) for the busy design or engineering professional and this week we have a list sure to make you more efficient. Do you have an app suggestion that has made your life easier or changed up your workflow? Let us know in the comments below or send it into tips@www.solidsmack.com. Hit it! Wonder Keyboard “Wonder Keyboard is a premium keyboard that lets you sound smart (and funny)…
Between a colorful variety of open source sex toys and the ability to have 3D scans of a fetus 3D printed for sharing with the whole family in advance of birth, you’d think we’ve seen the full gamut of possible uses for today’s digital scanning and fabrication technologies. If the Nudee from UK-based Firebox is any indication, we’re far from it. Says Firefox: “Does the thought of getting naked make you nauseous? Or are you quite frivolous in flaunting a little flesh? With Nudees you can confidently show off your classy curves, your massive muscles, or your thin thighs without having to undo a button.” What they forgot to mention…
For bike lovers who can’t get enough of anything bicycle related, Industrial Kid has designed a unique lamp that is the perfect home/office/anywhere addition. In fact, if anyone doubts your passion for cycling, we’re pretty sure this desk lamp will drive the point home.
It might not be the most common thing to do, but building one’s own home from scratch is surely one of the most satisfying things to do – especially if it’s built from trees that you felled yourself. Unless you’re one of the few who has the time on their hands to build a log cabin from scratch using trees from your land, the next best thing would have to be this new 24-minute video from John Neeman Tools, which documents the entire process of building a log cabin from scratch with hand tools and using only joinery rather than nails and screws. Says builder and owner Jacob: “I built my…