Criminals find use for 3D printers

 

3D printers are great, they have its practical uses and it has its novelty uses, and lately criminals seem to have found malicious use for 3D printers as well. This isn’t really new as back in September, criminals managed to steal more than $400,000 from ATMs using ATM skimmers (which are fitted over ATM card slots and are used to steal debit/credit card information).




They managed to achieve this by using a high-tech 3D printer to make the skimmers for ATM machines look as real as possible, but why stop there? Not too long ago a member from a German lock-picking grop, Sportsfreunde Der Sperrtechnik, used a 3D printer to replicate a key to unlock handcuffs used by the Dutch police. Amazingly he managed to achieve this from a photo of the key hanging from the belt of the police officer, and through some basic math to gauge the size, he managed to produce a workable key, which he then put the model online for anyone to print it for themselves.

Granted this could be a quick and efficient way for regular folks like you and me to replicate house keys and what not, but considering it didn’t exactly seem like a complicated process to replicate a handcuff key based on a photo alone, who’s to stop criminals from replicating our car and house keys in the future?

Sports Tracker ships Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor

Sports Tracker is now shipping its Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor, a chest-worn unit that pairs with a smartphone app for viewing stats in real-time as well as storing your data on the company website or sharing it with others through social media.



The heart rate monitor works via a Bluetooth belt that you must first wet before wrapping around your chest (under your shirt). Wetting the back of the monitor ensures that the electrodes read your heart rate properly. Once connected, grab your smartphone and choose "settings" and then "heart rate belt" on the Sports Tracker app. Once it finds the heart rate belt, click "connect" and then enter the pin code "0000" to begin tracking data. Once you see your heart rate on your phone, you are ready to go.

The system has an extended range of up to 20 meters (65.6-feet), so can store the phone in a back pocket, back-pack, or on an armband. Charges is via USB and the unit is claimed to be good for 40 hours of use on one charge.

As you run, your heart rate is tracked along with additional data such as speed, distance, time, number of steps, elevation, and even the musical playlist you were listening to while exercising. If you take photos along the route with your phone, they are automatically geo-tagged and show up on your map once you sync the device to the Sports Tracker website.
After you're finished exercising, you can view all of the data from your smartphone. When you return home, you can sync it to the Sports Tracker website, and view the data on the big screen, as well as share it with others on Facebook or Twitter.

The Sports Tracker app doesn't do anything mind-blowingly different to similar apps on the market like Nike+ and Run Keeper, but after testing the app and exploring the beautiful interface Sports Tracker uses, I'd say the difference is just how well it does them,

The Sports Tracker heart rate monitor costs EUR69.90 and the free app is available on iPhone, Android or Nokia Symbian platforms.

BioShock Themed Computer Case Mod

BioShock undoubtedly is a successful steampunk styled FPS video game, while the following computer case mod also successfully inherits the steampunk elements from BioShock. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking.

BioShock Centrum, a Hungarian BioShock fansite first introduced the awesome BioShock themed computer case mod created by artist Mórocz Gergõ. As we can see from the images, the case mod features a kind of depressing and decadent color tone and subtle details originated from Rapture, the underwater city in BioShock video game, including a Fontaine Futuristics logo, Rapture emblem, fantastic orange light and more. But we have no idea whether the lights will flash unsteadily just as it does in the game. After the break, check out the rest images about the BioShock themed computer case mod.

Camera drone built for Red Epic

 

 The world of cinematography has certainly come a long, long way since silent movies that turned out to be hits, with stalwarts such as Charlie Chaplin making us split our sides in the process. How about the Three Stooges that had plenty of eye poking done without causing any blindness? Well, fast forward to today and the kind of special effects that you see on Hollywood would never have been envisioned a few decades ago.

The kind of equipment used, too, probably cost many times my net worth. Well, German VFX company OMStudios figured out a creative way of using Red Epic’s super camera by installing it on a flying drone – a custom Octocopter so to speak, in order to record airborne videos in resolutions of up to 5k.

Sounds like fun, but you’d best master how to fly this drone as crashing would probably cause you to hear two breaking sounds – one of the Red Epic camera, while the other is that of you heart. Don’t you think that it would be less foolhardy to just rent a crane to get that special shot from above?

Touch Gloves for Smartphones and Tablets

Winter is coming. Apparently it’s the right time to introduce a pair of practical gloves that are friendly to your smartphones or tablets. If you feel the same, let’s go on checking Touch Gloves.

This is a pair of touch screen-friendly gloves designed for those who use smartphones and tablets in winter. Each glove measures 21.5 x 12 x 0.5cm, and is made of acrylic material, polyurethane and conductive fiber. As we can see from the images, the positions of pointing fingers, middle fingers and thumbs on the gloves comes with different color, of course, not only that, the white parts features special conductive fiber in order that you can conveniently operate your iPhone 4, iPad 2, and other smartphones and tablets without removing the touch gloves from your hands.

Touch Gloves are available in 5 colors, including black, gray, navy, purple and turquoise, each pair is priced at $16.5 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Strapya World for more details. Additionally, you need other options, you might like to check Quirky Digits glove pin.

Nikon DSLR Lens Styled Portable Speaker

You have taken thousands of photos with your Nikon camera? How do you feel about the DSLR camera? Great? Then maybe the Nikon DSLR lens styled portable speaker can catch your eyes.

This is a unique DSLR lens styled portable speaker that measures 110 x 85 x 160mm and weights 165g. As we can see from the images, the portable speaker is shaped as a Nikon AF-S 55-200mm 1:4-5.6GED lens, and the built-in 5.0 stereo loudspeakers can deliver you loud sound. The integrated 3.5 mm audio jack allows you to connect the portable speaker system with any music player with 3.5mm audio jack. Even you have no music player, the integrated card slot makes the portable speaker double as a MP3 player. Apart from that, the portable USB speaker is powered by built-in rechargeable battery or USB port.

The Nikon DSLR lens styled portable speaker is priced between $20 to $40.

WikiSensor app turns an iPhone into a peripheral-free radiation detector

The WikiSense app and some black tape turns an iPhone 4 into a radiation detector

Earlier this month, we reported on the Scosche RDTX-Pro that connects via a dock connector to turn an iPhone or iPod touch into a radiation detector. That device is set to go on sale in Japan from next month but if you're not in Japan or just don't want to shell out extra cash on any peripheral hardware, then the WikiSensor app might be worth a look - it won't be as accurate, but the only extra bit of kit you'll need is some opaque black tape.


To convert your iPhone into a radiation detector all you need to do is install the WikiSense app and stick some opaque black tape - electrician's tape should do the trick - over the iPhone's front-facing camera. Since the CMOS sensors used in smartphone cameras like the iPhone's don't just pick up visible light but also high frequency waves from radioactive sources, such as gamma and X-rays, covering the lens means only those waves make it through to the sensor. Once activated, the application then counts the number of impacts the sensor receives and translates that into a value in microsieverts per hour.

The makers of the app admit it won't give a precise reading, but rather an approximate one that should be validated by more professional tools if a reading above five microsieverts per hour is detected.
The team behind the app plans to develop a tool that uses data gathered from various users to generate a map showing radiation levels in different locations - hence the wiki prefix. With the ultimate vision of developing a platform that uses a network of devices - particularly smartphones - as a sensor network to measure various aspects of environmental quality, the company also has plans to develop apps to measure Wi-Fi waves, relay antenna waves, magnetic fields, earthquakes, greenhouse gases, UVA/UVB light, oxygen and temperature.

The WikiSensor app has only been calibrated for use with the iPhone 4 and is available now for US$99 from the iTunes App Store.

Polar Ice cups helps you pause and think of the environment

Have you watched the documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth”? Well, I must say that viewing it certainly jolted some folks into action to help clean up the earth. As for Japan’s Atsuhiro Hayashi, he decided to take a different direction – by offering silicone ice cube “molds with a message” which will create a solitary frozen cube at a time. The white one will result in a polar bear, while the black one aptly churns out a pair of penguins.


These ice cubes will probably look so nice, you might think of it as an affront to see them melt. Why not let them bob about gently in your favorite beverage, with the inevitable coming as they melt into oblivion, letting you pause for a moment and wonder whether you have done all you can to make sure our earth will still be able to sustain such life in the arctic and antarctic?

These ice cube cups won’t come cheap though, but then again at the moment, going green had never been affordable. The Polar Ice environmental ice cube cups will retail for $31.30 for each set.

LED by LITE keeps you visible at night

Getting about on a bicycle can be one of the more liberating modes of transport, although some might say that it can get rather dangerous as well. After all, during the evenings or at night, a car or other vehicle might just knock you down simply because they failed to see your presence. LED by LITE might help you out here though, where four strips of silicone-encased LED bulbs will see a couple of those mounted on your bicycle’s front forks, with the remaining two that sport red bulbs end up on the seat stays.



Since all four strips are waterproof, you need not worry about rain and the elements. They are also highly portable, being removed and reinstalled by the cyclist in just seconds, and a rechargeable 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack is there to deliver all the relevant amount of juice required.

These LEDs will not only make you visible to others, they are also bright enough to light up the road ahead. At the dashboard lies left- and right-turn buttons so that people will be able to know just which direction you are turning.

Apple TV project said to be led by Jeff Robbin

Yesterday we reported on rumors that an Apple TV was indeed in the works. This flurry of news surrounding a television set built by Apple seems to have stemmed from a quote from the recently released biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. The quote suggested that Steve Jobs may have finally come up with an Apple TV, and the rumor suggested that prototypes of the product were already in the works.



Now more news surrounding the device have started to surface, this time seemingly adding a bit more credibility to the entire affair. The previous rumors have cited anonymous sources and faceless corporations, but now it looks like if this recent rumor is to be believed, we now know who will be behind the Apple TV, and it will be none other than Jeff Robbin.

For those unfamiliar, Jeff Robbin was the man who helped to create the iPod in addition to the iTunes media store. Given his involve with the iTunes media store, his purported guidance behind Apple’s rumored TV effort does make a bit of sense. Naturally Apple has declined to comment about this issue, and with all rumors it is best taken with a grain of salt.

However knowing Apple’s eye for designing their products, regardless whether people think it’s overpriced and underpowered, we have to admit that the appeal of an Apple design TV set is definitely there.

Pioneer releases PotterNavi GPS system for bicycles

Cyclists in Japan will be pleased to hear that Pioneer will be launching the PotterNavi, which is a GPS gadget designed for cyclists in mind, and for those who use bicycles as their main mode of transportation, which is not uncommon in countries like Japan and China.



Apart from just GPS, the PotterNavi will also come with an ANT+ sensor, which can be mounted on the rear wheel of your bicycle and thus provide more information, such as the speed you’re traveling at and cadence, which sounds awfully a lot like the Garmin ANT+ addon for the iPhone we reported on earlier. For those who cycle for fitness, the ANT+ sensor will also provide you with details such as a calorie counter.
The PotterNavi will come with a dedicated bike cradle, and will sport a 2.4” VGA screen and a 3G module that will provide maps on demand. It also features an IPX5 certified waterproof body which is great for those who may cycle in rough terrain and is expected to retail in Japan come February of 2012 for ¥40,000 ($527).

Cooper bicycles: Retro rides for the urban commuter

The Cooper name is probably best-known for its revolutionary 1950s and 60s Formula 1 and Indy race cars, or for its association with both the original and current versions of the Mini Cooper. Following in the tire treads of other high-performance auto brands (such as Porsche and BMW), in recent times the British company has turned its hand to bicycles. While it might be reasonable to expect its creations to be race-oriented, Cooper Bikes has instead decided to focus on speedy urban commuters - all of them featuring gloriously retro Reynolds steel frames.



There are eight models of Cooper Bikes, although these are divided into three groups - the T100s, T200s and T250s, all of which feature Sturmey Archer cranks, Brooks leather saddles and Tektro rim brakes. All of the single-speed models feature a flip-flop rear hub, meaning that it can be used in either a freewheeling or fixed gear configuration.

Bikes in the first group are all made from Reynolds 520 tubes, and are the most Spartan of the lot. Three of the four T100s are single-speeds, while the Zandvoort model offers a 3-speed Sturmey Archer rear hub transmission.
The two T200s incorporate Reynolds 531 tubes, and snazzy features such as leather handlebar tape. The Reims model has a 5-speed rear hub, which the rider operates via a down tube-mounted shift lever - yes, they do still exist!
The two T250s are less sporty and more practical, with skirt-friendly mixte frames, 5-speed transmissions, and in the case of the Oporto model, a rear rack and full fenders.
All of the models, incidentally, are named after the sites of racing victories by Cooper cars.

Prices aren't available on the Cooper Bikes website, although according to BikeRadar, the T100 Sebring will start at GBP595 (US$952). The lightest of the batch appears to be the T200 Championship 50, weighing in at a reported 9.45 kilograms (20.8 lbs).

Solar Ship: The hybrid airship with a low-carbon twist

In recent times there's been a resurgence of interest in airships for military and commercial uses as evidenced by Lockheed Martin's High Altitude Long Endurance-Demonstrator (HALE-D) and Hybrid Air Vehicles heavy-lift variant of Northrop Grumman's Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV). Like HAV's design, this concept from Canadian company Solar Ship is a hybrid airship that relies on aerodynamics to help provide lift, and like the HALE-D, it would have its top surface area covered in solar cells to provide energy and minimize its carbon footprint.
Although the Solar Ship aircraft would be filled with helium, under normal circumstances they would rely on the aerodynamic lift provided by their wing shape to provide more than half the lift required to get them off the ground. Additionally, the aircraft could also fly when filled with plain old air. This means the aircraft will still be able to fly - and, more importantly, land safely - if there is damage that results in helium loss.

Solar Ship says the aircraft's electric motor can either be powered solely by the energy provided by the on board batteries, or by the solar panels covering the wing - a feat already achieved by a conventional airplane design in the form of Solar Impulse.

Husqvarna demolition robots to help clean up Fukushima

Sweden's Husqvarna Construction has announced that two of its remote-controlled demolition robots are to help with the massive clean-up operation at the site of the failed fourth reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The recently-featured DXR-140 and its bigger brother - the DXR-310 - will be used in heavy demolition work such as tearing down concrete constructions and dealing with contaminated materials.

Both robots have been shipped to Takenaka Construction, the company in charge of the cleaning up the plant's fourth reactor after its failure in March of this year. They've been specially optimized for the demanding conditions they'll encounter, with the 31-inch (780 mm) wide, electric-motor-driven DXR-310 being kitted out with an onboard video camera and transmission equipment to extend its range and allow remote operation from a safe distance. It's also capable of climbing stairs, has a telescopic boom reach of 216 inches (5.48 meters), and features bright LED lights to illuminate the work area.
"Our robots are well adapted to this environment," says the company's Anders Ströby. "They are powerful, reliable and easy to maneuver, even in narrow spaces."
The clean-up operation at Fukushima is expected to continue for some time to come.

GoPro HD Hero2 camera delivers Wi-Fi remote control

You know for sure that you are going to get some awesome looking recordings with the GoPro HD Hero2 camera, where it will be twice as powerful as its predecessor (which rolled out in 2009), being capable of shooting 16:9 videos in Full HD glory (that’s 1080p for you!) in narrow (90-degree), wide (170-degree) and medium (127-degree) angles. Video is not everything, as sometimes it is also better to express a situation or emotion with stills, and the GoPro HD Hero2 camera is more than up to the task as well, being able to snap up to ten 11 megapixel photos each second. Yes, you read that right.
Connectivity options on the GoPro HD Hero2 camera include a mini-HDMI port, composite out, USB, and the ability to perform live broadcasting as well as camera control using a Wi-Fi connection – now how cool is that? All your memories will be stashed away on an SD memory card, and a language based menu certainly makes things run a whole lot smoother and easier even for newbies.
There are three configurations to choose from, where all of them cost $299.99 a pop – outdoor, motorsports, and surf editions. For those who do not need to get the latest and greatest, the release of the GoPro HD Hero2 camera means its predecessors, the original HD Hero will retail for $200 now.

Remington Touch Control Beard & Stubble Trimmer

 

It seems that men of the celebrity kind these days tend to keep a little bit of stubble all over the place, not too long to make it look messy, and yet not too short so that it won’t end up unsightly. I mean, take a look at the late Steve Job’s biography, that picture on the cover is hypnotic to say the least, and I would say the man himself would give a nod to the Remington Touch Control Beard & Stubble Trimmer that clearly marks the future of trimmer designs, sporting an LED touchscreen for a futuristic set of controls.Capable of offering up to 175 different lengths that range from 0.4mm to 18.0mm, it is also able to handle just about every style, ranging from standard stubble to a moderate moustache. What say you? Clearly something like this is going to cost a premium over your regular stubble trimmer, where the Remington Touch Control Beard & Stubble Trimmer comes with a $50 price tag to boot.

Space Invaders Styled Couch

Do you remember those awesome Space Invaders styled chairs? Now we have found an available Space Invaders styled couch. If you like those cute aliens, let’s go on checking.

This is a limited-edition couch based on the classic 1980′s arcade game Space Invaders, and designed by American industrial designer Igor Chak. As we can from the images, the Space Invaders styled couch looks like an extended space invader, and features pixellated design. And the entire couch is made of premium materials, fine leather and even memory foam cushions. In addition, the retro invader couch measures approx 196 x 84 x 75.8cm, while the seat depth measures approx 56cm, and the seat height measures about 47cm.

The Space Invaders styled couch is priced at £5,500 GBP (approx $8772 USD). Really a eye-popping price tag, but it doesn’t obstruct us from taking a look the arcade game themed couch. I

The Bag of Holding Messenger Bag

You’re looking for a large messenger bag for your various essentials like laptop, tablet, notebook, documents and etc? Check out The Bag of Holding messenger bag, maybe it can meet your requirements.

The Bag of Holding is a multi functional messenger bag designed by ThinkGeek. The messenger bag is constructed of sturdy canvas, and comes with brass zippers and pop-rivets for durability and ensuring the bag holding enough items for you. Inside, the large grey canvas messenger bag has 4 compartments and 3 pockets. The main padded laptop compartment measures 16 x 13.5 x 3 inches in order to hold an 17-inch laptop, while other compartments and pockets are ready to hold your large 3-ring binder, iPad, two textbooks, iPhone, cables, business cards and more essentials. The d20 badge is on the front flap for decoration. Apart from that, the canvas bag has a backpack version.

The Bag of Holding messenger bag is priced at $59.99 USD, while the backpack version costs $69.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details.

SteriPEN Freedom offers USB-powered water purification

Water purifier manufacturer SteriPEN has updated its lineup of portable products, with a UV-based unit called the SteriPEN Freedom. Billed as the smallest, lightest and first rechargeable UV water purifier on the market, it disinfects up to 16 oz (0.5 L) of water in 48 seconds.


We've previously covered numerous water purification solutions for the developing world, with LifeStraw, Moringa tree seeds, or even banana peels being notable examples. The new SteriPEN device, however, is defined as hiking and camping equipment by its manufacturer, rather than as a life-saving tool.
The Freedom features a germicidal UV light which destroys 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Forty-eight seconds is enough for the Freedom to deal with half a liter of water, while a liter simply requires repeating this operation. A green light gauge indicates when it's safe to drink the water.
Recharged via a micro USB B port from a computer, AC outlet or a compatible solar charger, the Freedom offers up to 40 treatments on a single charge. The overall battery and UV lamp life is estimated to last for 8,000 treatments of 16 oz (0.5 L). The device also serves as a flashlight.

Equipped with a removable lamp cover, the new purifier weighs in at 2.6 oz (74 g) and measures 13 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm (5.1 x 1.4 x 0.8 in). Sold with a USB cable, AC adapter and neoprene case, the SteriPEN Freedom will be available starting this fall (northern hemisphere), priced at US$119.95.

BAE Systems to provide new helmet display for F-35 pilots

BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply a Night Vision Goggle Helmet Mounted Display system for the F-35

When it enters service, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter will lay claim to the title of the most advanced warplane in the world. Its pilots will have the most advanced helmets as well ... and there's more to it than protecting the pilot's head against knocks. The F-35's Gen II Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) developed by Vision Systems International (VSI) may have the alarming appearance of a robot insect, but it will give F-35 pilots Superman-like vision. By gathering input from cameras scattered about the fighter plane, the HMDS effectively makes the aircraft invisible-at least, from the pilot's point of view. It even provides night vision, so the pilot doesn't have to wear cumbersome goggles. At least, that's the idea. Unfortunately, the gap between designing the helmet and building it has proven wider than originally thought and issues such as poor image quality are so severe that the F35's testing program faces serious delays, so F-35 prime contractor Lockheed Martin brought in BAE Systems to provide a substitute.

BAE Systems had developed a similar helmet for the Typhoon fighter. It, too, is state of the art and involves a massive forehead piece filled with computerized electronics that gives pilots a spherical view of the outside world as if the plane had vanished. The only fly in the ointment is that the Typhoon helmet isn't compatible with the F-35's systems, so all the electronics will be scooped out and a simpler solution found. The F-35 pilot will lose the giant fishbowl vision, but BAE systems plan to incorporate their Night Vision Goggle Helmet Mounted Display (NVG HMD) system, which incorporates the latest Q-SIGHT heads-up display of flight information and allows optical tracking of weapons. That's a bland way of saying that the missiles go where the pilot is looking. It also allows for night vision goggles to used without interfering with the displays or tracking function.

Of course, this substitute helmet is not intended as a replacement for the VSI version, but it does allow the testing program to go forward without being grounded by problems with what is essentially an information display system. However, if the BAE Systems substitute proves successful and the problems with the VSI helmet cannot be resolved, then it is possible that the imaging and other technologies of the VSI helmet will be incorporated into the BAE systems substitute.

Steampunk Pumpkins for the Upcoming Halloween

No doubt, it’s the right time to build several unique arts for the upcoming Halloween. If you like this kind of steampunk style, the following steampunk pumpkins should be able to inspired you.

 

These cool steampunk Halloween pumpkins are created by Yamiguru, an artist living in Pasadena. As we can see from the images, each steampunk pumpkin features those iconic elements taken by various steampunk arts such as brass or silver coating, gears, prominent rivets, spooky lights, goggles and more, and the integrated handle allows you to conveniently show the incredible pumpkin off to your friends. How do you feel about the idea? Fortunately, the maker has published the making steps on the Internet. So if you want to create a steampunk pumpkin, jump to Yamiguru’s instructables page for more details.

Space Invaders Alarm Clock

Unlike other Space Invaders, the cute alien has two missions, one is invasion of your home, another is to wake you up. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking the Space Invaders alarm clock.

This is cute green alarm clock themed by the classic arcade game Space Invaders. The alarm clock measures 4 x 1.5 x 4 inches. As we can see from the images, the alarm clock is shaped as a space invader, and features pixelated style and nice details, while his month is a illuminated display to clearly show you the time, even in the dark. And the alarm clock comes with authentic ’80s arcade sounds, when the alarm sounds, the cute Space Invader will move from side to side. Apart from that, the alarm clock also supports snooze function by giving it a shake.

The Space Invaders alarm clock is priced at $18 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Urban Outfitters for more details.

Portal 2 Portal Turret Plush Toy

We have many ways to show our love to the innovative video game Portal 2, and the latest way is the cute Portal 2 Portal Turret plush toy. If you also like Portal 2, let’s go on checking.

This is an officially licensed portal turret plush toy that measures 14.5 inches tall. As we can see from the images, the plush toy features a perfect portal turret appearance originated from the sentry turret in Portal 2 video game, and comes with a red glowing eye, while the three fuzzy legs make the portal turret upright in order to search any approaching creature. Fortunately, the portal turret plush toy doesn’t have working dual machine guns. Apart from that, the plush portal turret comes with many iconic quotes such as “target acquired”, “shutting down” and more.

The Portal 2 portal turret plush toy is priced at $29.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details.

Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder

We can search out a pile of Nerf N-strike Blasters on the Internet, but if you want a very unique Nerf gun, the steampunk Nerf N-strike Nite Finder should be able catch your eyes.

 

This is a modified Nerf N-strike Nite Finder EX-3 blaster handmade by IsilWorkshop. As we can see from the images, the original vibrant coating has been replaced by the steampunk styled color tone, and features subtle steampunk styled details such as brass gear, gold rivets, weathering surfaces and more. And the entire steampunk blaster has been hand painted with at least 3 coats of paint and a protective varnish for durability, while the original red light beam allows you precisely aim at your target. Apart from that, the steampunk gun comes with 4 black whistler darts.

 

The steampunk Nerf N-strike Nite Finder is priced at $55 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Etsy for more details.

Scosche clipSYNC

Recently Scosche released a new flipSYNC keychain-like charge and sync cable: clipSYNC. Apparently the cable is more friendly for your backpack. If you need a portable charge and sync cable, let’s go on checking.

Similar with flipSYNC keychain, Scosche clipSYNC is also an ingenious charge and sync cable designed for iPhone and iPod. But the keychain has been replaced by a built-in carabiner clip, so you can easily attach the USB cable to your backpack, messenger bag, luggage or keychain without having to take up valuable space. When your iPhone or iPod need to charge or sync, you can quickly draw the hidden connectors, connecting them with your device and computer. Apart from that, clipSYNC also features a rugged aluminum exterior, and the cable is able to withstand the normal wear and tear when you are on the
go.

Scosche clipSYNC charge and sync cable is priced at $19.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Scosche official site for more details.