The PhD project of a Brazilian design student at London’s Royal College of Art offers expecting mothers the chance to hold a life-sized representation of their unborn child. Jorge Lopes’ technique makes use of MRI and ultrasound scans and uses rapid prototyping technology to turn them into physical models. (more…)
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[ June 28th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
Design Technology Gives Mothers Some Hands-on Time With Their Fetuses
[ January 3rd, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
A Semi-attainable Gear and Gadget Wish List for 2009
I always seem to crave so much more than I can possibly use or afford, so why should this year be any different? As long as I am gainfully employed I will be doing my bit to prop up the economy. Here are ten things that I want that I may or may not be able to afford but that I will do my best to get in the upcoming year. If I can manage six of them I will be very happy. (more…)
[ December 3rd, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
The Tour, Dr. Dre’s In-ear Beats For Monster
The Tour in-ear headphones are the latest in the Dr. Dre Beats lineup for Monster. The most noticeable feature is the flat cable that is allegedly tangle-free and of course, patented by Monster. In this case, for your Monster price tag, you get good audio, gold-plated connections and some bone-shaking bass. They look pretty good, but would look a whole lot better if they were about $50 cheaper.
Price: $150 [Apple Store via Acquire]
[ November 24th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
St. Andrews Scientists Develop Light Syringe
Scientists at the University of St. Andrews have developed what they call a “light syringe,” which is able to deliver genes, drugs and other insoluble compounds into precise points of a target cell. Previously laser focusing issues made such a device impossible, however, the new design does not require focusing. (more…)
[ October 22nd, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
Star Wars MMO: LucasArts Tears the Wrapper Off The Old Republic
Some juicy details are being revealed about The Old Republic, a new Star Wars MMO from Lucas Arts. First of all, it is based on Knights of the Old Republic but designed for a truly massive network of players. Players will be able to play as either Jedi or Sith and LucasArts is planning to work in some kind of overarching story to the online experience. I have now idea how that is going to work, but a few ideas come to mind.
More after the jump. (more…)
