Personal Transport

Talking about the future and Star Trek, here’s one tech that might bring us closer to flying personal transports:

Unlike the rocket pack once worn by Sean Connery as James Bond in Thunderball – which usually has a flight time of no longer than a minute – the Martin Jetpack has more [...]

The Next Thing

First, there was Sqeezable Bacon. Now, it’s Meatcards – your contact details seared on beef jerky with the use of a laser. 

That should get your message across, unless, of course, you’re vegan.
Via Uncrate

Best Clock EVER!

Can somebody put this in production, PLEEAASE!
Star Trek Clock
Via io9

The Observer

Real-world sightings of The Observer from the Fringe Wiki.
 

Fringe Spoilers

Mrs. ‘toy and I are huge fans of Fringe and am eagerly awaiting the season finale. Here’s an article that contains spoilers for those with low EQ. I do hope they get signed up for Season 2!

The White City!

 
The capital of Gondor rendered using matchsticks! Nice.
Source. Thanks to Boing Boing.

X-Wing Starfighter

Not just any X-wing, but Luke Skywalker’s very own Red 5. At almost 2 feet long, this has got to rank as one of the most desirable Star Wars collectibles ever!
 

Sleeping in a Tauntaun carcass

Like Luke Skywalker, who wouldn’t want to sleep in the carcass of a tauntaun? Of course, we’d have to be on Hoth to do that, but the folks at Thinkgeek.com have come up with the next best thing:

At least, they don’t smell as bad.

Madonna

 
Will the real Madonna please stand up!?
Source

Home Theater

For those just dying to build their own home theater, head on out to Hacked Gadgets and get inspiration for your next home project.