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After making an OLED jacket based on Cyberpunk 2077’s NUSA Infiltrator outfit, Zibartas built a motorized helmet to go with it. He made it with carbon fiber-reinforced parts on a Prusa XL 3D printer. For its shiny surface, he coated parts with resin and glossy paint, and electroplated the metallic pieces. LED lighting and an
This small pocket knife combines five handy tools into one. In addition to its locking steel blade, it has a second blade on its flipside with a screwdriver, pry tool, rope cutter, and bottle opener. Its textured G10 handle has a built-in clip for attaching to a bag, lanyard, or belt loop. Available in green,
The Samsung INNOV8 is a camera masquerading as a slider phone. We love the 16M color 2.8″ display, quad-band GSM and FM radio, but it’s all about the camera: 8 megapixels.
YouTube is filled with videos of people doing dumb things. Today’s selection comes to us courtesy of Airborne Entertainment, who took four junkyard Hyundai Elantras, cut off their rear ends, and welded them together. After an initial attempt to drive them like a Hyundai centipede, they reconfigured them so each car pulls in a different
The smallest variant of Chrome’s Kadet sling bag has a 3-liter capacity, making it perfect for carrying things like phones, pocket tools, earbuds, chargers, and handhelds. It features a mini version of Chrome’s seatbelt buckle closure, and features a front zipper pocket and a padded pocket for a bike U-lock. Available in Coyote, Black, Steel
In this world of AI-generated imagery, it’s important for us humans to remain grounded in creativity. Author Kale James’ How to Draw book series teaches artists to illustrate 40 designs using a 12-step drawing system. With a bent toward tattoo artistry, the books include skulls, superheroes, anime, animals, monsters, and more. Each includes a free
Gear Aid’s Balta hatchet is a compact and versatile camping tool. In addition to splitting wood for kindling, it can hammer in and pull out tent stakes. It features a full-tang 420 stainless steel blade with a stonewashed finish and a textured grip. Comes with a plastic blade protector with a built-in belt clip.
What makes Surviveware’s first aid kit stand out is how well organized it is. Each of its inner sleeves is labeled by purpose, saving valuable seconds in an emergency. It’s made from 600D Polyester and comes packed with bandages, splinter probes, sting relief pads, a CPR kit, a blanket, and much more.
Inspired by a question he heard on the podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me, Randall and Henry from xkcd’s What If? explore an interesting physics experiment that can easily be tested. The idea is simple: if you put a toaster inside of a freezer, would it still work, or would the freezer keep it
This compact knife measures just over 2″ long when closed, making it the perfect addition to any pocket. Named for its bird-like shape as it’s opened, Comandi’s Ti-Toucan features a titanium handle, a 70º M390 steel sheepsfoot blade, and easy, one-handed deployment.
Lee J Rowland is an aerospace engineer who makes really, really cool furniture on the side. His Ripple series of tables are made from chrome plated steel using 3D CNC machining.
Musician Steven K. of the Czech Republic blues rock band Steven’s offers up a unique spin on the Radiohead track “No Surprises.” We love his twangy country take on the song, with bouncy, alternating-bass fingerpicking like Chet Atkins played. Shout-out to the commenter who called it “Rodeohead.” Steven also woke us up when September ended.