Hasta La Ideas

With the invention of the iPad, extended viewing on the iPhone may seem like an already-outdated notion, but for anyone forced to work on a smaller screen MoviePeg is an essential accessory.

Whether for propping up iPhones for viewing an actual film or just to keep it upright while following a recipe or taking a picture, the little portable stand (made from recycled materials) steadies the iPhone for a totally hands-free situation.

With Apple selling the iPhone docking station separately, MoviePeg makes a great (and less expensive) alternative for desktop display. Available in six colors, MoviePeg sells online for $7.

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pThis is simultaneously awesome, nutty, and a bit confusing: A UK-based company called A HREF=”http://www.studiomyfirst.co.uk/” Studio Myfirst/A has created a flat-pack DIY rotation molding machine called Myfirst RotoMoulder. /p

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pThe awesome and nutty part is that they made it in the first place and A HREF=”http://www.studiomyfirst.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=3″ are selling it/A for roughly US $322; the confusing part is that what you can actually do with it is poorly documented–it’s not clear if you can only make the part using the mold they’ve included, or if you can insert your own molds, and if so, where or how you might make such a mold./p

pIn any case, check out the vid, the first 12 seconds of which you can skip. And the rotation-molding goodness starts around 1:25./p

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The full length feature coming in September from Romain Gavras.

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Subtly crunchy and with its palate-challenging mix of salty, sweet and sour flavors, one of our office-mates put it best when she called Komforte Chockolates‘ Tortilla Lime + Salt bar a “super stoner snack.” The treat expertly balances a difficult combo of tangy lime, small bits of tortilla chips and a rich milk chocolate base, all nicely punctuated by a hit of salt, even pleasing our tasters who initially thought they “would hate it.”

Other reviews included “exotic yet approachable,” and nearly all were taken by the “mouth melt” which comes from a soft texture that’s closer to a ganache than traditional firm bars—and definitely speaks to the “comfort” side of the experience. The quality comes from Komforte’s commitment to artisinal production methods, making their chocolates in small batches and sourcing all ingredients locally and nationally.

Their debut line also includes Ramen Noodle and French Toast, and all flavors start at $3 per bar, selling online as well as from retailers nationwide, which you can
locate on their site.

The Museum of London has just launched an iPhone app that makes use of its extensive art and photographic collections as well as geo tagging and Google Maps to guide users around London where, via the iPhone screen, you can look into the past! By overlaying old photos, The Museum of London gives you a unique experience, making you want to explore the hidden history of London that surrounds you.

Museum of London: Streetmuseum is available as a free download from iTunes now. You’ll need to own a 3GS to take advantage of the augmented reality option.