Have you ever wondered if real-life physics apply in Angry Birds Space? Given that in its past versions, projectile computations are approximately precise, what happens if you remove the birds and the pigs from Earth and send them to outer space? The challenge is accepted by Rhett Allain, an … [Read more...] about Gravity in Angry Birds Space: Is it Realistic?
Archives for April 2012
Ms. Particle-Man Game Searches for Higgs Boson
Michael Falk knows you miss retro-style video games, so he comes up with an iOS game called Ms. Particle-Man. To finish the game, one has to control Ms. Particle-Man and aid him/her in the search for Higgs boson, which proves to be very elusive, across three different worlds, so to speak. The way … [Read more...] about Ms. Particle-Man Game Searches for Higgs Boson
ThinkerToys Makes E-Waste Educational
Hitting two birds with one stone is what Dhairya Dand thought of when he started ThinkerToys, and since March, he has been exhibiting eco-friendly, educational toys to inspire kids in developing nations. The idea hit Dand after seeing e-waste like keyboards, mice, and screens just lying in … [Read more...] about ThinkerToys Makes E-Waste Educational
China Reaches 1 Billion Mobile Subscribers
We all knew it would happen. It was just a matter of when. Last year, China reached an astonishing milestone of 900 million phone subscribers. This year, it has surpassed that figure, hitting a remarkable one billion. Yes, you read that correctly—one billion cellphones. The country's Ministry of … [Read more...] about China Reaches 1 Billion Mobile Subscribers
Taiwan Slashes HDD Prices
Thank you Supply-and-Demand Economics! We now have an HDD Sale! Retail channels from Taiwan will slash about 10% at the end of April to adjust inventories and promote sales. A 3.5 inch 500 GB model went from NT$2,200 (US$75) to below NT$2,000, according to industry sources. Current … [Read more...] about Taiwan Slashes HDD Prices
Trampoline in Gaming to Encourage Exercise
What would you give to put down that joystick and be in simultaneous running and jumping with your adventure game characters? … [Read more...] about Trampoline in Gaming to Encourage Exercise
Apple’s Patent Application for 3D Camera Discovered
Our friends from Patently Apple have discovered an existing patent for an Apple 3D camera, which would definitely maximize the retina displays of new and upcoming devices. The 3D capture, which will be optimized for both photos and videos, is reported to utilize depth-detection mechanisms like … [Read more...] about Apple’s Patent Application for 3D Camera Discovered
Face.com API Reveals Approximate Age through Photos
One's age can now be detected through scanning a photo, thanks to Face.com's new API (application programming interface). The API considers factors like the shape of one's face, wrinkles, and smoothness of skin, among others, in checking for one's age. The age detector might not be always … [Read more...] about Face.com API Reveals Approximate Age through Photos
Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
If you're tired of the same old drinks, why not try something that is guaranteed to leave you shaken and urgh-ed, the Scorpion Vodka? We know the idea is a bit outrageous, but buyers at Firebox.com seem to be loving this mix with a rating of 4.51/5.0 from almost 2,000 customers! Available at 70ml … [Read more...] about Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
