Heard of liquid mountaineering? With the help of a couple of pieces of ordinary technology, these guys might have skimmed their way into a brand new extreme sport. Using a combination of speed, angle, Zen-like determination and the properties of surface tension, they accomplish what we thought was impossible. Next: they raise the dead. Update: Extreme sportsters might be able to raise the dead before they can do this — it’s a hoax, I’ve been duped. It’s a viral video for those shoes in there, the brand name of which I seem to have forgotten.

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ADR studio has published a brand new Apple’s device iWatch design concept. This is just a concept and they wish if Apple announce iWatch at WWDC2010 event. The features of iWatch are follows: Aluminum body Connect with iPhone/iPad through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth RSS Reader 16GB internal memory Weather forecast system LCD projector Available in variety of colors So, if you really want an Apple iWatch then write your views in comments.

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Aston Martin is a name that needs very little introduction. It is a brand that has always stood for high performance sports cars designed and produced by skilled craftsmen. The British automaker has recently brought to light its intent to be known for not only offering a lavish sports car, but a fuel efficient one as well. The new city cars will focus on the duties of transportation and not just getting from zero to 60 as quickly as possible. Originally, Aston Martin was known primarily in the racing circles. By the time the 1920′s had rolled around, the brand had made its first [...]

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I’m at the Coachella Oasis (a giant, sprawling, endless rave taking place at the lavish desert manse formerly inhabited by Merv Griffin) setting up a weekend-long webcast with Richard Metzger for Brand X, the alt-culture publication of the Los Angeles Times. From 12-5 today, Saturday, and Sunday, artists performing at Coachella will be dropping by, and I’ll be taking your questions and streaming video live all weekend. Here’s the Ustream link, mostly just ambient party setup Friday. It’s hot and sunny here, with a chance of frolicking models in the pool. Tomorrow at noon [...]

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Long before actor Tommy Lee Jones humiliated himself to promote Japan’s leading canned coffee, H.R. Giger’s creations performed similar, yet infinitely more dignified work for the likes of the electronics brand Pioneer. Promoting the company’s ZONE sound system in 1984-5, Japanese ad execs took inspiration from Giger’s design work on the film “Alien” (1979) and concept art for “Dune” (1984). The ’80s were Giger’s highpoint in terms of exposure, with his work often showing up in the pages of that era’s sci-tech bible Omni Magazine. [...]

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The classic Commodore 64 keyboard computer is coming back, albeit with some updated guts and a shiny new finish. The Commodore brand has been licensed for use making new computers, ones that will keep the keyboard-based form factor. Just what will be inside and how much they’ll cost isn’t clear, but hey, new Commodores! If you were a nerd in the 80s, you’ve gotta be excited. Engadget via Gizmodo

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Fondly remembered computer games television show GamesMaster could be set for a return to the small screen, with Future Publishing confirming that it is currently exploring its option for bringing back the programme. Future Publishing, also TechRadar’s publisher, owns the rights to GamesMaster and is set to unveil its redesigned GamesMaster magazine in May, but the revival doesn’t stop there with confirmation that the brand could move back onto TVs. “Future is also looking at ways to extend the brand into new formats,” said Future. “GamesMaster remains the UK’s [...]

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Sharp has told TechRadar that is keen to force its way back to the forefront of the UK public’s consciousness, admitting that the brand has not been viewed as strongly since a high-profile sponsorship with Manchester United ended 10 years ago. From 1982 to 2000 Sharp was the shirt sponsor of one of the biggest sports brands in the world in a period of explosive growth for Manchester United and huge success for the club. However, Vodafone took over the sponsorship for the 2000-2001 season, and Sharp’s long association with the Old Trafford club ended. A brand decline A decade on and [...]

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LONDON: Many of the world”s top soccer players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, will be wearing shirts made of old plastic bottles at the World Cup in South Africa. Nike said shirts for the nine national teams wearing its gear, including one of the favourites Brazil, would be made from polyester recycled from used bottles. Each shirt would use up to eight plastic bottles retrieved from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites, said Nike, the world”s biggest sports goods manufacturer. All of the nine teams, who also include Portugal, Netherlands and the United States, will wear the shirts. Nike [...]

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When top designer Jason Wu isn’t busy dressing Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore or Michelle Obama, he’s busy designing cameras. Working with General Imaging and sold under the General Electric (GE) brand, Wu’s products will be called “Created by Jason Wu.” Someone needs to extreme makeover that product name. The simple point-and-shoot digital cameras will be available with either 4GB ($180) or 8GB ($230) of internal memory. Both models are 12 megapixels with retractable USB connections for transferring data and charging. The Jason Wu touch includes elegant wrist straps [...]

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