Enlarge ImageThe Aerovelo team with their record-breaking Eta racer.Aerovelo via Facebook Riding a bike at 20 to 30 miles per hour (32 to 48 kph) really feels like flying, so imagine the feeling of going 85.71 (about 138 kph). That’s exactly what Canadian company AeroVelo, maker of human-powered vehicles, managed to achieve on Thursday, when …
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Enlarge ImageCamera Restricta is a clever hack will stop you from taking pictures at tourist traps. Philipp Schmitt Now that pictures of pretty much everything are available online, how many new shots of the Eiffel Tower do we really need? A new 3D-printed iPhone camera case — the Camera Restricta — will stop you from taking photos at traditional tourist …
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Enlarge Image Legend Want a blinged-out iPhone 6S but can’t quite afford the $200,000 Luxe model that Brikk announced last month? Finnish company Legend wants to send you a gold, diamond-encrusted iPhone 6S or 6S Plus for as little as $3,300 (about £2,150, AU $4,700). The company has begun taking preorders for two iPhone 6S models — the Classique and …
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Looking to add a little comedy to your daily commute? A new partnership between Waze and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” puts the smooth, sultry sounds of Colbert on your smartphone as his voice guides you to your destination. Waze is a popular free community-based traffic app owned by Google that lets users report traffic, speed traps and other …
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Enlarge ImageHere’s what your videos will look like using VHS Camcorder. Anthony Domanico/CNET Do you have an old boombox sitting around collecting dust and just waiting for the chance to jam once again? Then you’re probably the type of person who’ll appreciate a new iOS app that takes you and your 2015-era videos back to the ’80s. VHS Camcorder from …
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Enlarge ImageMeet the Zelfie, a selfie stick attachment that showcases your daring escape from the zombie horde. Zelfie Want to trick your friends into thinking you’re being relentlessly chased by a horde of zombies? A new crowdfunding campaign is seeking funds for a selfie stick attachment that puts you forever within arm’s reach of becoming zombie food. That product is …
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Enlarge ImageIt’s bigger than a normal d20, but it provides an extra service. Video screenshot by Anthony Domanico/CNET The love of gamers for dice can be hard to explain. People were making 20-sided dice more than 2,000 years ago and today that iconic d20 shape turns up in mugs and cake pans and everything from doormats to soap. Sure, you …
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Enlarge ImageSome of the components that went into the BoomCast, before everything was put together. Fathom Medical casts are getting a whole lot smarter thanks to the BoomCast, a 3D-printed cast with sensors and electronics onboard to help doctors better track the healing process and provide improved mobility. The BoomCast project was conceived of by Mike North, perhaps best known …
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Enlarge ImageNo, you won’t find a snooze button on this bed that literally throws you out when it’s time to wake up. Video screenshot by Anthony Domanico/CNET Last week we told you about the latest project from wacky inventor Colin Furze — a high-voltage ejector bed that literally throws stubborn snoozers out of bed when the alarm goes off. The …
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Your next KFC chicken bucket might let you print your greasy selfies. Video screenshot by Anthony Domanico/CNET Kentucky Fried Chicken has been operating in Canada for 60 years, and to celebrate that milestone anniversary, the company is getting a little weird. Well, weirder, I guess, as the global food chain is also responsible for such monstrosities as the cookie coffee …
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