25 Hellacious Helicopter Innovations - From Futuristic Flying Vehicles to Flying Hotels::
If you've ever seen or been on a ride in a helicopter, you're well aware of how badass they are. These hellacious helicopter innovations showcase their great adaptability and design potential. I'm especially… [MORE]

Twitter Video Games - DieFailWhale Lets You Shoot Errors, Carnival-Style::
Carnival games and Twitter have joined forces for DieFailWhale, an easy and absolutely addicting online game that lets you shoot the infamous Twitter fail whale as many times as possible using your mouse.… [MORE]

Room-Wrapping Rainforests - Asisi's Illuminated Amazon Panorama by Alexander von Humboldt::
Yadegar Asisi created this enormous Amazon panorama image based on illustrations by Alexander von Humboldt. The 30 meter high and 106 meter wide image features rainforest trees with roots like spindly… [MORE]

Conductive Body Paint - ‘Music Box’ Dancer Creates a Tune with ‘Bare’ Ink::
Bare is an innovative body paint which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo. The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive.… [MORE]

Fireworks Simulators - Sega Fireworks Projector Lets You Celebrate Any Day::
Sega has released a fireworks projector in Japan which allows you to enjoy a fake pyrotechnic display any day of the year, including July 4th. Simulations of 55 different explosions will be available for… [MORE]

Exoskeleton Vehicles - The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin::
The Exo-line Audi concept car by Andrea Mocellin is a human-powered exoskeleton vehicle. I’m not going to fool myself and think that I understand this futuristic technology; it actually flashes me back… [MORE]

Drawing Machines - The Self-Portrait Machine Transfers Pictures into Drawings::
The Self-Portrait Machine was made by Jen Hui Liao, and is perfect for the ultra narcissist. The device takes a picture of the user and transforms it into a drawing with the help of the user. The man-machine… [MORE]

Electric Roadsters - The Dual-Motor RUF Porsche eRuf Greenster for 2010 Production::
The ‘Greenster’ is an all-electric green car married to a classic-looking roadster design. It is the result of a collaboration between RUF Automobile and Siemens Corporate Technology. The Greenster concept… [MORE]

Weather-Powered Sportscars - RORMaxx Formula AE Concept is Sun and Wind Powered::
The RORMaxx Formula AE wind-assisted sportscar was conceived by two California high-school seniors, Rory Handel and Max Bricklin. A 285 hp alternating current induction motor will power the racer. SolarPly… [MORE]

Emotional Furniture - LED Objects Change Colour For their Environments::
A French designer, Philippe Boulet, has designed a line of illuminated furniture. The LED lights within the furniture change color depending on the environment, climate or by flavor of the person in the… [MORE]

Extreme Computer Addictions - 10 Images of the Severely Internet Obsessed::
Have you ever thought about the role your computer plays in your daily life? Have you ever paid attention to the amount of hours you've spent in front of your desktop or laptop? This gallery of extreme… [MORE]

Rodent Rescuer - Rat-like Scratchbot Robot Navigates Using 'Whiskers'::
Built to mimic the way a rat feels its way with its whiskers, a research team from Britain unveiled a robot built like a rat that could navigate its way through rubble in the search and rescue of potential… [MORE]

Spy Camera Clothing - Thanko Button Makes You as Sexy & Skilled as James Bond::
You may be standing directly in front of a camera and never know. That’s the point of the Thanko Button Spy Camera. It’s a small chic accessory (that no one will probably even notice) that replaces a button… [MORE]

34 Stop-Motion Innovations - Fom Sticky-Note Procrastination Art to Light Graffiti::
The stop-motion innovations we’ve featured range from mesmerziing post-it notes as pixelated, animated images to stop-motion light graffiti that brings frozen light to life against a dark backdrop. This… [MORE]

Eco Smart Transit Signs - Solar-Powered Synchomatics Uses Autodesk to Create Digital Prototypes::
Syncromatics’ solar-powered signs bring smart transit information directly to the rider at the bus or shuttle stop. The use of solar power reduces the need for costly infrastructure to deliver electricity… [MORE]

Nudie Inked Apps - The Official SuicideGirls Seductive Flip Strip iPhone App::
It is official--the SuicideGirls Flip Strip iPhone app is available at the Apple iTunes store. This rebellious iPhone app allows you to choose from ten sexy SuicideGirls who start to undress when you… [MORE]

Solar Chronometers - Citizen Designs 3 Watches Stocked With Solar Cell Features::
Citizen is moving into the future with three concept edition watches and a policy to emphasize on the “fusion of technology and beauty.” The three timepieces--Eco-Drive Ring, Eco-Drive Dome and the Eco-Drive… [MORE]

Miniature Movie Theatres - PhoneSuit's 'MiLi Pro' is a Cinema for Your iPhone::
PhoneSuit has come out with a miniature movie theatre device for your iPhone called MiLi Pro. This handy gadget uses the power of a MiLi Battery Pack with a LED micro video projector. Apparently the… [MORE]

Neat Self-Knitting Devices - Wind Powered Knitting Machine Knits On its Own::
We have seen a lot of gadgets that are solar-powered, but here is something a little more interesting. This solar-powered knitting machine relies solely on the wind, as it knits on its own, taking the… [MORE]

Map-Making Mats - 'Dimension' Floor Memorizes Your Frequent Walking Patterns::
Imagine that the design of your home was always changing to something new and fresh. I can’t promise you the whole house, but I can say there are possibilities with the floor with this idea. The Dimension… [MORE]

Robo-Spy Birds - The Pentagon Develops the Revolutionary Hummingbot::
The U.S government (and the Pentagon, specifically) has created the Hummingbot. This remote-controlled device is built with the same mechanics as a hummingbird. The division of the Pentagon constructing… [MORE]

Touch-Screen Turntables - Otto's Sleek Interface Revolutionizes Music Production::
We’ve seen the beat pads before (4 x 4 pads full of multiple sounds), but the Otto beatslicer is a completely different element of music production. The surface of the device is a full touch interface.… [MORE]

Smartphone Sedans - Precentral.Net Turns Volkswagon Golf Into a Palm Pre::
The guys from Precentral.net have cleverly turned a Volkswagon Golf into a cute little Palm Pre. The car conversion is based on the ‘What would you do for a Pre?’ contest. The hood of the car features… [MORE]

Stone Smartphones - 'Magic Stone' Phone is Like a Mobile Meteorite::
The ‘Magic Stone’ phone has landed from a distant galaxy into the design world. It was created by Alexander Mukomelov for the ‘Design the Mobile Phone of 2020’ contest and it is a customizable consumer… [MORE]

Stop-Motion Fireworks - PES Rings in July With Fun Edible Fanfare::
PES' 'Fireworks' was uploaded to the stop-motion master's YouTube channel yesterday, so while we can't tell whether PES meant to honor Canada Day or Independence Day, we'll assume he meant both. 'Fireworks'… [MORE]

3-Wheel Eco Cars - T3 Motion Unveils CT3 Personal Commuter EV X-Prize Entry::
Renderings of the CT3 electric vehicle illustrate a gorgeous design concept that promises 100 mpg efficiency and speeds of up to 45 mph. Although the EV is in the concept stage, T3 Motion also plans to… [MORE]

Comfy Cyber Chairs - The Transfoarmchair Offers a Glimpse into the Future::
Lukas Priecko has designed the Transfoarmchair, a seat which offers us a glimpse into what the future may hold for furniture. The Transfoarmchair is an interactive, three-dimensional armchair that bends… [MORE]

Networking Mousepads - Twitter & Facebook Mousepads for Social Media Geeks::
If you’re the ultimate social networking geek, then you’ll probably appreciate these Twitter and Facebook mousepads. These media mousepads don’t mouse out on any Twitter feeds or Facebook updates, as… [MORE]

Anti-Germ Androids - The VIOlight Cell Phone Sanitizer Uses UV Light to Clean::
With swine flu and other diseases like it constantly going around, it has become the priority of many to eliminate all germs. The VIOlight Cell Phone Sanitizer cleans your phone by using germicidal UV… [MORE]

Anatomical Mobile Phones - The Heart Shaped iMobile V450 GSM is an Organ and a Cell::
Seriously, who would want a Blackberry, an iPhone or a Palm Pre if you could have one of these snazzy heart-shaped mobiles! The iMobile Phone V450 GSM is a perfect Valentine's Day gift for $140, as it… [MORE]

USB Robot Speakers - Optimus Prime Fights Bad Music in Speaker Form::
Optimus Prime is no longer just a crime-fighting robot that can turn himself into a vehicle, as he now comes in a speaker format as well. This robotic home entertainment is called the Optimus Prime USB… [MORE]

Inappropriate iPhone Apps - Underage BeautyMeter App Gets Pulled::
The latest free iPhone app called “BeautyMeter” is a modern version of “Hot or Not” that took over the Internet a couple years ago. The app was pulled from the iTunes App Store after teenage girls began… [MORE]

Childhood Character Phones - Winnie the Pooh Goes Mobile::
Winnie the Pooh has gone mobile with these cute, bear-shaped phones. The Winnie the Pooh mobile has a 2-inch display, is dual SIM card capable and has a 1.3 megapixel camera. It also comes fully equipped… [MORE]

Satirical Space PSAs - Technological Jokes in Commemoration of Moon Landing::
For 40th Anniversary of the moon landing, National Geographic has put together a small video that jokes about outdated technology. If a Furby toy today has 4 times the processing power of Apollo 13, where… [MORE]

Wearable Eco Chargers - The Solar Vest Lets You Charge Gadgets Anywhere::
One of the prices people pay for being techies is not having enough power to keep our plethora of devices vibrant and working all the time in any place. It never seems like there’s an electrical socket… [MORE]

Solar Power Towers - Abengoa's PS20 Sun-Driven Steam Turbine Electrifies Europe::
Martín Soler Márquez, Director of Innovation, Science and Enterprise for the Andalusian Regional Government unveiled Abengoa Solar’s first high-temperature power tower, Eureka, on June 19, 2009. The… [MORE]