Winter weather is traditionally associated with bulky coats, thick boots, and drab, dreary colors. But, Nike and Stussy‘s Off Mountain System S&S Footwear collection aims to break that trend by fusing classic street styles with new technology that can help take you off the map without having to blend in. Featuring sneakers, mid-tops, and hi-tops, the S&S Collection is laced with a range of lively tones that maintain the water and wind resistance you need, the traction you rely on, and the style you desire. The collection includes the Lunar Braata Mid, Dunk High LR, LunarRidge OMS, and the Morgan II OMS, which are the perfect silhouettes for blending the street with sport. Check out more looks at the entire collection after the click and read GQ’s interview with Nike Creative director Jesse Leyva here. (Via…)
You’ve seen the video. Now drive the car. The infamous Otis Maybach ($TBA) driven by Kanye and Jay-Z in their video for the Grammy award-winning “Otis” is coming up for auction. This 2004 Maybach 57 was customized to the max, with the doors removed and mounted as wings, the front grille stuck to the back, an oversized, fire-spewing exhaust, and a crude sheet metal body kit placed over the wheels — and with all the proceeds going to benefit East African drought sufferers, you can feel a little better about spending your dough on what’s now essentially a glorified golf cart. (Via…)
In an interesting new collaboration, designer Mark McNairy and Timberland have linked up on their iconic 6 Inch Premium Boot. As much as Mark was able to revive the classic Brogue with interesting new twists, he has also managed to add some color to the otherwise clean boot. It comes in black suede with royal blue hit on the padding, as well as in beige suede with bright yellow leather hit. A nice detail, without being too much. The boots will come as part of a four piece collection Fall/Winter 2012. (Via…)
Here are five reasons to make your college years feel worthless. While you were busy trying to get some heady whop from Becky down the hall, these students were changing the world.
Eventhough it still may be tough for recent college graduates to find jobs, some students still in school are trying to make the best of their time by creating incredible technologies and gadgets. Continue reading to see five of the coolest.
Now you can break into that safe your granddad has in his room of WW2 memorabilia and buy them Jordans that you have been dreaming of young lad.
1. Lock-Cracking Machine
Whether if you know one number, two, or even none for a Masterlock, the LockCracker robot can solve it. Built by students at the Olin College of Engineering, this clever robot “consists of a clamp, which hold the lock in place using a thumb-screw, and a puller, a solenoid-controlled grabber which yanks the loop of the lock to try to open it, and a stepper-motor which actually turns the knob and dials in the combinations.” Continue reading to see it in-action. [Sources 1 | 2]
2. Kinect-Controlled JediBot
Called the JediBot, this innovative Kinect-controlled robot, developed by Stanford University students, “can wield a foam sword (light saber, if you will) and duel a human combatant for command of the empire.” The robot strikes using a set of predefined attack motions. When it detects a hit (when its foam light saber comes in contact with its opponent’s foam light saber and puts torque on the robotic arm’s joints), it recoils and moves on to the next motion. [Source]
Get to ScarJo’s mansion in Beverly Hills in .5 seconds and save her from dating another douchebag. Yo Scar, deh yardman a check fi yuh longtime girl. We should rent the villa in Porty for New Year.
3. World’s Fastest Solar Car
That’s right, as of January 8, 2011 in Australia, the Sunswift IVy soared past the world record for the fastest solar car in the world, traveling at more than 88km/h.” It was designed and built by students at the University of New South Wales; the car is entirely powered by silicon solar cells and produces about 1200 watts – the same amount of power required to run a toaster. [Sources 1 | 2]
4. Laser Backpack
Students at UC Berkley have built a laser backpack capable of generating instant 3D maps. The system uses “a suite of laser scanners and positional sensors that enable it to capture images of building interiors as a fleshy assistant roams their halls.” Those images can then be automatically pieced back together to create a 3D representation. [Source]
Listen to that old annoying Polka music and play supersize Tetris.
5. DDR-Controlled Tetris
Here’s a first: a DDR-pad controlled Tetris game. This setup was created by three MIT students “who had an urge to play an LED matrix game of Tetris in a new way — LEDs inside tubes light up and create the game in front of your eyes.” For those who’d like to recreate this experience, check out this page for more information.
For the second time, Styles P and Jadakiss bring their trademark back and forth flow to a cut off Watch The Throne. This time, it’s the Swizz Beatz-produced “Welcome To The Jungle.”
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