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Take one part Wolverine then add a dash of Raptor and you’ve got Wolverineasaurus! That’s what creator Elbo x Hoobs is calling this glass pipe. It looks amazing, but be careful you don’t poke your eyes out with those claws.

(High End Glass Art via Obvious Winner)

    

Depending on whether you have a penchant for the Kung Fu Master or the Queen’s Guard, either way, both of them are heroes in the sight of some. We are referring to the £19.99 DIY USB Flash Drive Heroes, where you will be able to choose from a couple of the greatest warriors ever to walk the Earth – at least within their respective courtyards, of course.

It does not matter whether your choice is the Kung-Fu Master or the mighty Queens Guard, either way, both of them will be able to carry up to 8GB of information within, safeguarding it with their lives. Each of these USB flash drives will be made from tactile, water resistant silicone that boasts of multiple moving parts as well as accessories, and surely it puts the word “flash” in the DIY USB Flash Drive Heroes name! These novelty USB sticks will be different from the rest, since you will be able to retain the protective cap, while the techy section remains protected at all times in a Pez dispenser style. You will be able to build yours from the ground up if you have a penchant for all things DIY.

[ DIY USB Flash Drive Heroes copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Here’s the solution for the plain, boring walls in your home. Each of these wall murals is made from a series of geometric tiles carefully placed to depict scenes from your favorite movies. You can get them in characters from Django Unchained, The Dark Knight, Star Wars and more. They’re available in the custom size of your choosing and can be made as either removable or permanent decals.

See more murals after the break…

Product Page ($50 and up via Cool Things)

    

Drummer Jonas Barsten and his master thesis from the Norwegian Academy of Music. With different sensors placed on her body dancer Hedvig Bang loops, filters, and controls the sound in real time, with her movements.

You cannot just leave a cat cooped up at home all day long, as it too, has the need to hunt – being part of its built-in nature, that is. Since you are out at work from morning till dusk, and letting loose a couple of rats before you leave for the office would most probably result in you greeting a disgusting sight by the time you return home (not to mention that awful, rotting smell of a carcass), how about getting a toy to keep your feline friend amused and occupied while you are gone? The $39.95 Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer lives up to its name by never requiring to fall back on batteries, but will move whenever it is struck by sunlight to simulate the behavior of prey.

The Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer did pick up the gong for being the Best Cat Product of the Year by Cat Fancy magazine, and it is affixed to a window or glass door using industrial-grade suction cups which are capable of resisting even the strongest tug by a leaping pet. Whenever it’s solar cell is in the path of direct sunlight, the built-in motor will activate, moving the rod back and forth in order to cause the dangling plastic ball and colorful feathers to sway and bounce, mesmerizing your pet cat and prompting them to exercise and practice their hunting skills. You can also detach it for manual operation whenever you are home.

[ Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Really, this is dangerous because I just spent twenty minutes playing Atari Breakout instead of writing the post you’re reading right now. I blame Google, who has put this little Easter Egg in its Google Image Search to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the game. All you have to do is search “atari breakout” and your screen transforms automatically, killing any chance of a productive day. It’s as addictive as you’d expect so consider yourself warned.

(Google via Gizmodo)

    

Suck UK's 3D Safari Cookie Cutters: lion, giraffe, elephant and rhino to collect

Nokia, the Finnish smartphone company has yet another device up for the masses to consider if you are in the midst of mulling over whether you want to change your mobile phone to a different model, or perhaps even an alternative operating system after being back and forth between the iOs and Android platforms. What you see above is the spanking new Nokia Lumia 925, which so happens to be a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, that is, the Nokia Lumia 920. The Nokia Lumia 925 will arrive in a stunning metal design and will boast of the latest PureView camera innovation for you to capture some really stunning photos, in addition to carrying a slew of new features and third party applications for added functionality.

Nokia claims that their new flagship, the Lumia 925, will be accompanied by the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software which enables it to capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, and among these will include the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 is also said to feature the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, which will eventually arrive across the board to the slew of Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Just what does Nokia Smart Camera bring to the table? For starters, it offers an easy way to capture ten images at once, not to mention allowing you to edit the pictures using options such as Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus to create the perfect high quality image.

Nokia has also announced Hipstamatic’s new app, Oggl, that will hit Nokia Lumia smartphones, letting folks capture and share high quality images with other like-minded folks and photography enthusiasts worldwide, letting you do so as well on your slew of social networks ranging from Facebook to Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr and Instagram. This marks the first time that metal is introduced to the Lumia range, and you can choose from white, grey or black for the polycarbonate back. There is the option to clip on a wireless charging cover to the back of the smartphone so that it can take advantage of Nokia’s extensive wireless charging accessories and ecosystem. These covers will be sold separately in white, black, yellow, and red colors. Expect the Nokia Lumia 925 to retail for around 469 Euros before taxes and subsidies.

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[ Nokia Lumia 925 revealed copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The latest Japanese photo meme is only slightly weirder than the Harry Potter Quidditch and Dragon Ball Attack memes that it replaces. It’s inspired by the popular anime Attack on Titan and it involves making it look like humans are fighting a giant who is trying to eat them for a light snack. Okay, we get it Japan. You win at crazy photo memes.

See more pictures after the break…

(Kotaku via Laughing Squid)

    

Have you heard of the company Penclic before? Here is a little context – Penclic so happens to be the creator of ergonomically functional and sleekly designed computer accessories, and they have just announced the availability of the Bluetooth B2 Mouse on Amazon.com for folks living in the US. It looks simple and yet is elegant, and is also functional in its very own special way, making the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse the ideal companion for the modern PC, where it is capable of delivering a wireless experience which will ensure you have at least one more free USB port to plug in something else that might be more pressing.

Staying true to its Scandinavian design roots, the Penclic would break the traditional mold thanks to a pen-shaped mouse which was specially designed to fit the natural form of your hand, allowing it to deliver a unique and intuitive user experience, coming in laser-focused precision. The Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse will be able to function without requiring you to prepare a mouse pad beforehand, as the lightweight mouse will be able to glide over your work surface in simple, direct motions. Playing nice with both Mac and PC platforms, the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse could very well be the solution to those who are on the lookout for a simple, smart, high-quality mouse.

The polished, uncommon appearance of the B2 Mouse is not the only thing isn’t the only thing that makes it unique, as the B2 Mouse also looks, feels and acts like a pen, which means there is virtually no learning curve at all to grapple with, while it places superior navigation at your fingertips right out of the box. The Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse would come with a laser that senses where you intend to move the cursor, hence the precise control at hand (pardon the pun). Its also has the kind of ergonomics which create a comfortable position, enhancing user experience and allowing your forearm to relax on your work surface. This means common sense is upheld, as a more comfortable work environment automatically translates to better results, quicker movements and increased productivity. You can pick up the Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse for $89.95.

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[ Penclic Bluetooth B2 Mouse copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

"Livre Echange" is an autonomous and free bookshop for the city. The installation consists of suspended huts. The inhabitants of districts are invited to deposit a book to take an other one... Design Didier MULLER.

Atypical is a young Milanese company that started making skateboards – to ride the forward face of urban waves – in 2012.

STOYN Ice-Cream is a design experiment in which the ice-cream is shaped in the images of several key cultural figures of the 20th century, each with a unique flavor.

Invasive Growth by Xuedi Chen ~ 3D printing meets growing wearable neck/head pieces!

NOTCOT.org roundup of the week ~ a look back at another inspiring week. Video droplets, animal wine bottles, food cut in half, the trash bag tent, the neoLucida, lego tats, land rover parkour, EPIC meat bars, kaleidescopic glasses + far more…

Amazing composite images by Czech photographer Miloslav Druckmüller capture the moon during a total solar eclipse, revealing a vast solar corona.

'ROAR' by Branding agency ORB, contains Roosters, goats and dogs as well as a sexy bearded model.

The upcoming Brian Wood X-Men title featuring the all-woman team of Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Psylocke, Rachel Grey and Kitty Pryde has faced some fan backlash. Now Scottie Young has come up with the perfect variant cover to address the situation. I particularly like Storm raining on Wolverine’s parade.

(via The Mary Sue)

    

Modernist Cat's Circa50: Console - A stylish and functional cat scratcher that'll keep you and your cat happy.

In this incredible short, we get a butt-kicking heroine that is to aliens what Daryl Dixon is to zombies. They’re some seriously creepy creatures—and even when it seems she’s got no hope of survival, it’s the aliens who end up dead on the ground in a puddle of their own blue blood. The short is the work of Patrick Kalyn who has contributed to films like Avatar, King Kong and District 9. This one will suck you in so quickly, you’ll wish it was a trailer for an upcoming full-length feature.

See the video after the break…

(via Mashable)