A framework that transforms Android devices into home automation controllers. Skip to about 43:00 in the video to see the presentation, including a very promising use of NFC technology.

Like the Gatling Slingshot Crossbow, Jörg Sprave’s Avalaunche uses 20mm steel balls, but it can fire up to six of them at once. We can’t wait for the 6-shooter version of the machete slingshot.

Who here among us created this rather hilarious and (somewhat accurate) infographic that explains the difficulties of the modern-day internet lifestyle? Whoever you are, we love that belly full of vitriol.

GothamSmith’s gorgeous steel Bicycle Cufflinks are available in 3 finishes, but remember – just because the pedals are on your wrists doesn’t mean you should let go of the handlebars.

No one likes to be stereotyped, but sometimes it has its perks. A short film by Wong Fu Productions headlined by Freddie Wong. Actually it’s more of an extended joke than a short film.

At once both whimsical and practical, this concept gadget fires single shots of espresso into your cup thanks to a unique reusable coffee cartridge design. See il Tiro in action here.

Artist Nikki Rosato makes intricate portraits by cutting maps along the street and river lines, forming a vein-like structure for her art. These 3D human forms are her most dramatic works.

Why carry when you can roll? Treasure Wheels are a pair of attachable braces with wheels. They’re marketed towards urban scavengers, but we all need to move heavy stuff every now and then.

A fridge full of leftovers contends with encroaching frost, doing what they need to do to survive in this offbeat short film by Dave Green, with a special appearance by David Cross as Ham Sandwich.

Feeling all played out with Crysis 2? Grab 4 new maps for more multiplayer mayhem starting on 5/17. Check out Park Avenue, Transit, Shipyard and Compound in this sneak preview.

Instructables’ BAKON alarm clock is an immersive porcine experience: set your preferred cooking time and wake up to the intoxicating scent of bacon and sweet piggy sounds. (Thanks Dave!)

Christian Schallert made the most of his 254sqft apartment through extensive use of shelves and drawers. It may not be as complex as what this man did, but it’s still very creative and practical.

Jonas Damon has created a cool collection of wood-framed modern gadgets offered through Areaware. We especially like his latest, an old cathode-ray tube TV set that he built for the iPad.

Turn your speakers up or it won’t be fun: a kitten comes across the unknown, the immovable, the DREADED TENNIS BALL. Nah, it’s probably like this whenever it encounters something new.

Google beats Apple to the punch with their cloud music service, letting you upload your tunes to the Internet, playing them from all your computers and Android-based gadgets. Request a beta invite here.

Etsy seller Pipe Dreams 2010 makes beautiful puzzles of continents and countries using laser-cut wood. Each piece has a magnet on its back so you can display them separately or as one.

(Possible Spoilers) Flickr user wd.farmer loved the 50s style art and icons in Portal 2 so much and decided to make posters out of them, along with quotes from Aperture Science CEO Cave Johnson.

YouTube musical phenoms Pomplamoose take on the song that’s been droning in our minds for the last year and a half, the Angry Birds theme song, putting their own unique spin on the track.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster trades the coupe’s iconic gullwing doors – and its hardtop – for a soft top that stows away in 11s, but it’s still a supercar, with a top speed of 197mph.

The guys at Collegehumor drew a second batch of fake IKEA manuals, this time focusing on science fiction objects. And a T-Rex, although we’re not so keen on the last step for making one.

Colin Furze, who built the world’s fastest mobility scooter, has pitted it against an airplane in this video. We recommend wearing a helmet if you’re going to fly down a runway at 70+ mph, though.

In response to all the football, basketball and hockey trick shot videos out there, Brodie Smith responds with his flying disc. He just needs to cut the finger-pistol bit – and the porn soundtrack.

Patkau Architects created this group of temporary skating shelters huddled together by a skating trail along a frozen river in Winnipeg, which include a timber frame, plywood floor and seating inside.