ADZero bamboo smartphone prototypes handson

We were so beguiled by AD's bamboo-bound smartphone that we had to track down the designer to get some hands-on time with these

Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/adzero-bamboo-smartphone-prototypes-hands-on/

Build Your Own Laser System to Zap Mosquitoes in Midflight

Scientists have constructed prototypes that can identify mosquitoes from many meters away, track the bugs in flight, and hit them with debilitating blasts of laser fire. They've put together this how-to guide to building this photonic bug killer for just a few thousand dollars.

Source:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/backyard-star-wars

Useful Offline Utensils and Toolkits for Designers

Most web designers start new projects on their computer.

There are hundreds of tools out there for creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and doing various other planning activities on your computer or online. But there are also tons of offline, paper-based tools that can speed up your development and design process.

Source:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/useful-offline-utensils-and-toolkits-for-designers/