There has been quite a bit of confusion over when exactly Microsoft [MSFT] will actually officially launch their new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. It seems that they will be holding a special event next Monday, the 11th of October in New York, when they will finally launch Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Launch October 11th 2010
Archives for 2010
Metal Shot Glass Is Perfect For LED Vodka
Darn right it is. As shot glasses go, these babies from MadeBYAmmo are built to withstand everything from bar room brawls to the constant slamming inflicted on shot glasses. (Have you ever wondered why people always slam down their shot glasses in the movies?) Durability and Design These shot … [Read more...] about Metal Shot Glass Is Perfect For LED Vodka
This DIY Laser Death Ray Is Just Mad, Mad, Mad!
So maybe calling it a death ray is a bit of an exaggeration, but given the fact it can slice through several types of material and reduce crawling insects to a burnt crisp does certify it a low-yield death ray at best. The wicked mind behind this murderous (and fun) weapon is a wholesome chap named … [Read more...] about This DIY Laser Death Ray Is Just Mad, Mad, Mad!
Rock Legends KISS Break New Ground With LCD HDTV Merch
Yeah, this has to be merch because anything stamped with the KISS logo automatically falls under the (enormous) umbrella of retail items the four-piece have peddled since the 70s. Considering the variety and sheer ridiculousness involved, from KISS Kaskets (yes, Kaskets) to condoms and video games, … [Read more...] about Rock Legends KISS Break New Ground With LCD HDTV Merch
Medea Vodka LED Bottles Are Jiggy
Excuse us, we didn't mean bottles encrusted with tiny LED bulbs (a bright idea if you ask us—pun intended!) but a bottle that has a strip of LED that spells out party messages. If this weren't jiggy enough, the content stream is programmable. This means you can input all sorts of funny words in … [Read more...] about Medea Vodka LED Bottles Are Jiggy
Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
We are men enough to admit that seeing the creations of Mark Harder and Breck Baldwin does tickle our inner child. It also tickles our urge to have a go at building our own planes cos they're dead simple. Really, we can't stress this enough: They're dead simple to make. Cheap too, with materials … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
Code Hints That Israel Is Behind Stuxnet Virus
It sucks to be working in an Iranian nuclear plant right now. First, there's the constant fear that on any given day, Israeli jets might come roaring in to blow your office to smithereens. Aside from this, there's the pesky Stuxnet virus. While it's been around since late 2009 in countries like … [Read more...] about Code Hints That Israel Is Behind Stuxnet Virus
Russian Company Bent On Commercial Space Station By 2016
You know, it's a crime Russian aerospace doesn't evoke the same wonder as NASA. After all, it was the Russians who sent the first satellite and first man up in orbit. They also built a very durable, fully functioning orbital space station that lasted ages compared to the U.S.'s ill-fated SkyLab and … [Read more...] about Russian Company Bent On Commercial Space Station By 2016
Awesome Things Happen When Minecraft And Star Trek Collide
Reader take note, 'awesome' is the prevailing buzzword for this post, so expect it to pop up everywhere. In case you aren't familiar with Minecraft, it's a pretty basic game where you mine stuff to build detailed 3D structures. … [Read more...] about Awesome Things Happen When Minecraft And Star Trek Collide
DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
That is, if Covenant forces only come ant-sized, then this Warthog can do serious damage. Because if the Covenant do show up in your backyard, we suggest you dial 911 and run like the wind to somewhere far, far away. The Birth of a Unique RC Warthog Moving on, what we have here is an interesting … [Read more...] about DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
The Y01 Holster For Gadgets Tickles Your Inner Cowboy
Thanks to German designer Dayne Jewell, for $343 you can have the perfect accessory for either two occasions: a) When you wake up one morning feeling like Dirty Harry, and b) You've got a bad case of the Red Dead Redemption blues. Either way, with this plush caramel brown holster around your hip … [Read more...] about The Y01 Holster For Gadgets Tickles Your Inner Cowboy
USB Desktop Aquarium Holds Fish, Pens and More
We have talked about some cool USB aquariums before, like the mini version back in 2008. The USB aquarium that we are checking out today is nowhere near as small as that older one. This thing will hold a couple of fish along with a bunch of other stuff in the attached bin. The aquarium has gravel, … [Read more...] about USB Desktop Aquarium Holds Fish, Pens and More
