Razer’s FPS-oriented mouse comes with a thumb ‘clutch’

Razer's Basilisk, a high-DPI mouse meant for first-person shooter gaming, has an interesting new gimmick: a clutch. Positioned for your thumb, it lets you press and hold it to do tasks like change the DPI for more speed (the default setting), pick up...

ICYMI: Holograms you can touch, holiday light tech and more

Today on In Case You Missed It: In hologram innovation that has nothing to do with Tupac, some Japanese scientists created a "Fairy Lights" system that can be manipulated with your fingers in a so-far subtle way. Holiday light warriors will want to h...

Clutch Purse from a VHS Tape

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Turn those old virtually useless VHS tapes into a neat little clutch purse. This instructable gives you the complete process but as always we give you the simplified rundown: break tape into two halves along the seam, gut the reels and innards out, attach a pair of small hinges and some fabric to the sides to keep things from falling out when you open it. We’ve left out the most interesting part- the strap:
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The strap is actually crocheted from the tape itself! Of course if you don’t have crochet skills you could substitute some other type of strap (or learn how to crochet). This bag isn’t going to hold too much, but as a geeky clutch purse, it’s pretty cool. Here’s someone wearing it- apparently a female model wasn’t available, not that there’s anything wrong with a dude wearing a clutch, just saying.
vhs clutch bag Clutch Purse from a VHS Tape
Great reuse of outdated technology.

Clutch Purse from a VHS Tape


Fanatec’s Clubsport pedals V2 bring improved brake and clutch feel to the virtual speedway (video)

Fanatec's Clubsport pedals V2 bring improved brake and clutch feel to the virtual speedway (video)

Around these parts, we're generally suckers for all things related to racing simulators. As such, we're excited to learn that Fanatec has unveiled its next generation of the Clubsport pedals that we reviewed over a year ago. Dubbed as the Clubsport pedals V2, the company refers to the peripheral as an "evolutionary" update to original, offering a trio of improvements. The clutch has been retooled to have a "regressive feel" that's said to be similar to a real automobile, while the brake is now of the hydraulic variety, featuring user replaceable synthetic oil -- naturally, it still has an adjustable spring and load cell pressure sensor for the utmost customizability. The final touch is merely some visual spice in the way of black anodization. Notably, there won't be any tuning kit available initially, and V1 owners might be disappointed to know that the company has opted not to offer an upgrade kit, citing costs and potentially complicated installation. Fanatec is aiming to have the Clubsport pedals V2 out by June, bundled alongside its Clubsport wheel, with pricing set at $250 for the US (€250 in the UK). Pre-orders won't begin until May, so in the meantime, shift over to the source link below and the video past the break for all the details.

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Jabba the Hutt Purse is this Season’s Must Have Fashion Accessory

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How awesome is this Jabba the Hutt purse with attachable (by a metal chain, of course) Princess Leia in a chain link bikini coin purse? This Jabba the Clutch was upcycled by Cat Penfold, hailing from the land of gyros (Astoria, NYC). The vinyl clutch has a textured exterior that looks lizard-like, making it perfect for Jabba. The purses are hand-painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a UV-protective glossy coating. Recreate your own little Jabba’s palace scene wherever you go. Really cool, really geeky. It’s a one of a kind handmade item and as such is priced at $100.

Jabba the Hutt Purse is this Season’s Must Have Fashion Accessory