Awesome Tech

While we think the idea of of Google’s Project Glass looks pretty cool, we’re just happy that it’s not running on Windows, as demonstrated by this snarky video from YouTuber Vlakkeland.

Designed just for the golf course, this touchscreen GPS timepiece provides distance to hole and layup information and maps for over 27,000 courses. Also tracks shot distances and scorecards.

Google’s augmented reality project. Ideally, the heads-up system will be able to recognize objects and will be controlled by voice, providing access to location, communication and organization apps.

David Lindecrantz created this cool retro-style app which takes your iOS device back to the 80s, complete with classic Macintosh and Game Boy B&W dithering algorithms. Sample images here.

Fitted with MartinLogan’s largest hybrid electrostatic panel. It also has a 200W amplifier, a 24-bit digital signal processor and an exclusive high-gloss black cherrywood finish. More here and here.

A 5.6″ LCD display for DSLR cameras. It attaches via the tripod mount to make it easier to shoot and view videos, take low angle shots and more. It uses mini-HDMI input and has an HDMI output jack.

Steve Mahan is legally blind, with 95% of his vision already gone. He’s also the first user of Google’s self-driving car. Gearheads may balk at this technology, but we can’t deny that it has its uses.

Apple fans looking to upgrade the looks of their Magic Mouse can have it covered in a durable carbon fiber vinyl in black, graphite, silver or white. Mail in your current mouse or get a brand new one.

Not to be outdone by their colleagues at Google Maps, the Gmail team has their own old-new technology: Morse Code on Android. We didn’t know LL Cool J worked at Google.

It’s not yet April 1st, but we suspect the guys at Google released one of their pranks early, with the new Google Maps for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Click “Quest” in the upper right to try it.

Made of recyclable cardboard, the boldly graphic Berlin Boombox is a DIY portable speaker with stereo amp that’ll be easy to carry while you bump your tunes around town. Just don’t get it wet.

Combining an iPhone case with a billfold and credit card storage, Landmarks & Lions’ elegant wallet is made from sturdy calfskin leather. A cotton canvas lining protects your phone from scratches.

The Aventum series has sub-zero liquid cooling, an exhaust chamber and 13 fans to dissipate heat. It can be fitted with dual 2.3GHz 6-core Xeon CPUs, 32GB RAM and three 2GB GTX 680 GPUs in SLI.

TrekPak is a padded insert for bags, letting you compartmentalize your backpack or bag when you need it. Instead of velcro, it uses aluminum pins that fasten securely yet are easily removable.

Ever imagine snapping a picture by forming a frame with your fingers? Researchers have already built a prototype of this tech, so someday you won’t need a viewfinder or screen at all.

3D artist Tor Frick managed to create this detailed environment using the Unreal Engine and just a single 256×512 texture to save on memory. Amazing stuff. UDK geeks can grab the files here.

While you might think the wanton destruction of a plasma TV is wasteful, rest assured that the TV fried by a microwave transformer in this video was already on the fritz. Warranty officially voided.

From Josh Guyot – co-founder of Joby – comes Galileo, a 360º pan-and-tilt stand for iOS devices that can be controlled via another iOS device. An adapter for GoPro cameras is also in the works.

While most of us would want to hide our mess of gadget cables, Daniel Ballou’s concept uses them to turn a desk into an industrial landscape. We wish there were tiny birds to go along with the towers.

This neat kit covers virtually all of your charging needs. It comes with three 4″ USB cables – a mini-USB connector, a micro-USB connector and an iOS connector. Available in grey and fluorescent.

You can now try out the latest version of Adobe’s image editing software.PS CS6 brings a streamlined UI, improved auto correction, new content aware tools, lens blur effects and more.

The new 2TB My Passport portable hard drive from Western Digital has twice the capacity but is almost the same size as the 1TB variant. It has USB 3.0 compatibility and hardware encryption.

The TekRMD robotic mobilization device aims to revolutionize mobility for paraplegics, enabling them to not only to expand their horizons, but to be able to stand up and sit down without assistance.