AMPWARE has developed a new charging technology for your iPhone or iPad. The CrankCase and CrankBox are two different portable batteries with a hand-turned crank. The CrankCase is a smartphone case with an integrated hand-crank power generator, generating power from a biomechanical cranking cycle. The more you crank, the more power is generated and delivered to your device. 5 minutes of… Continue reading CrankCase: Power Generating iPhone Case
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The Basics of Photography Composition
Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) posted a video on YouTube that features nine easy to understand tips and suggestions for amature photographers, with the help of Steve McCurry‘s incredible photographs as an example. The video gives several examples of nine different “rules” including the rule of thirds, using leading lines, natural frames, and more.
Rebuilding Chevrolet Small-Block Engine
To celebrate the Chevrolet small-block engine’s 60th anniversary, Hagerty Insurance have collaborated with Thirlby Automotive to restore the iconic V-8 engine. They ripped apart a well-used engine from a 1970 Impala convertible and rebuild it back up from scratch. The Chevrolet small-block engine is a series of automobile V8 engines built by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, began in… Continue reading Rebuilding Chevrolet Small-Block Engine
Great-Grandma Skydives And Swims With Sharks
Georgina Harwood celebrated her 100th year in style by skydiving in Cape Town, South Africa. Her friends and family joined her, watching safely from the ground. Harwood even continued her extreme birthday celebrations by taking a dip in a shark cage. She was joined by her close family, including her great grandson. Watch the video… Continue reading Great-Grandma Skydives And Swims With Sharks
Rope Jumping Over Navagio Beach
An incredible video features a team of bungee jumpers Dream Walker showing off their insane sport skills by jumping off a 201 meter (660ft) cliff overlooking Navagio Beach in Greece.
Eagle Dives From Burj Khalifa in Dubai
An imperial eagle named Darshan flew from the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, swooping 829.8 m (2,722 feet) down to his trainer on the ground. Darshan was equipped with a tiny Sony Action Cam Mini for his big expedition. The flight was organized by the Freedom Conservation group to raise awareness for endangered birds of… Continue reading Eagle Dives From Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Solar-Powered Airplane Attempt To Fly Around The World
After becoming the first solar powered airplane to complete an intercontinental flight in 2012 and then traveling across the USA in 2013, the Solar Impulse 2 has embarked on its most recent world record-breaking attempt, the 2015 round-the-world trip. The Solar Impulse 2 took off from Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi and will attempt to… Continue reading Solar-Powered Airplane Attempt To Fly Around The World
Ztylus: Camera Case And Lens Attachment For Apple iPhone
If you like the idea of Sony’s QX lens system, Ztylus has something that may be of interest to you. The company has built a stylish case for the iPhone 6 that features three rotating lenses and a filter designed to improve upon the phone’s built-in camera, including macro, wide-angle, fish eye, and a circular polarizing filter.… Continue reading Ztylus: Camera Case And Lens Attachment For Apple iPhone