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kluster: putting the 'work' back into networking

A newly launched website called kluster aims to change the way we develop and make things. Instead of big corporate teams sitting in conference rooms to develop products, kluster harnesses the power of crowds and networking on the web.

Here's how I'd put it in a nutshell: Massive groups making something by collaboration, focusing the social chatter of "What If?" and making a real product by the united force of a group.

A very ambitious task, but they are confident - the program will be launched at the upcoming TED conference. In a span of 72 hours they will produce an actual prototype of... something at the end of the event. Pretty cool - I'm looking forward to hearing the outcome of this.

In the meantime, check it out and sign up. It's quick, easy and quite possibly addicting.

xavier enigma

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Digg for Graphic Design

A brand-new website, Graphic Design Links, was shared with me by Toon Creffield on the Behance Network. It works just like Digg - the difference is you 'digg' graphic related links. Since the site is strictly graphic design, it's a lot easier to find good design links than using Digg itself.

We love the concept and hope the community grows!

The Old (Web) Way vs. The New (Web 2.0) Way

Irene Pereya puts it perfectly with her table comparing the old web to the new web. Pretty funny, if you've been using the web since then (hey, 2000 was not that long ago, was it?)

Google News Top Searches in 2005 Pillow

When you look at this pillow you have to scratch your head and wonder what the connection is between all of these words. This is a pillow printed with the top Google News searches for 2005. The pillow is a limited edition of 250, signed by the artist. Designed by Elodie Blanchard, ElasticCo.

Available on Etsy.com

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New Sony Bio-Battery Runs on Glucose

Sony have manged to come up with a glucose-operated battery. In the picture above, the woman is holding the battery in one hand and a MP3 player powered by it in the other. They successfully figured out how to generate the most power out of carbohydrates by breaking down enzymes that release active energy, which then can power small electronic devices. Revolutionary.

Via tokyomango

A luchador with a mouthful

These keyring wrestlers hang off your digital camera and hold a single SD memory card.

Via OhGizmo!

DJ-phone by Satisfashion

Some years back (in a previous lifetime) I used to DJ. If were still doing the spin today, I would definitely use one of these - retro-electric telephone DJing headphones. You've got to love 'em.

It's a high quality vintage Swedish handset, converted for headphone functionality. In fact, the attention to detail in the conversion means you can actually hear both channels on the earphone, making cuing up your next tune a breeze.

Available through sivletto

Via retrotogo

 

Get off my network!!

For those with unsecure Wi-Fi networks, this sign may come in handy. And there is also a video.

Via techblog