Turns out there was a music festival in Japan recently and one of the participants is this dude named cTrix, who performed with his gAtari. That's him pictured below wielding the beast. Take note of his facial expression--it's a mix of awe and wonder as he grasps the mighty...thing in his feeble … [Read more...] about Monstrous gAtari Does Sweet, Sweet Music (Video)
Large Hadron Collider Finally Gets Lego Treatment
Turns out a big fan of CERN from faraway Denmark has done the unthinkable. A short while ago during the aftermath of the latest hysteria involving the Higgs boson, science nerd Sasha Mehlhase decided to build a scale model. Seen below is the fruit of many days' labor, requiring a comprehensive 3D … [Read more...] about Large Hadron Collider Finally Gets Lego Treatment
University Professors Create New Calendar, Want Predictable Year
A lot of crazy stuff goes down at venerable Johns Hopkins University. Since this is the verge of a new year, however, a project initiated by two professors could not have come sooner. Richard Conn Henry, an astrophysicist, has been in cahoots with his economist colleague Steve Hanke to bring forth … [Read more...] about University Professors Create New Calendar, Want Predictable Year
Epic Infographic Explains Why Smartphone Use Causes All Sorts Of Problems
Can't tear yourself away from your smartphone? Relax, because you're not alone. There is a concerned party (they sell eyeglasses), however, who want to inform the public about the dangers of excess smartphone use. They even went so far as to prepare an infographic about what particular aspects of … [Read more...] about Epic Infographic Explains Why Smartphone Use Causes All Sorts Of Problems
Awesome Mini-Submersible Fits Two, Has A Terrible Secret
In what amounts to an impressive example of thinking way outside the box, this newfangled SeaBird from AquaVenture goes around underwater towed. That's right--it's towed. Via a 400 ft cable attached to a boat on the surface. Dashes your dreams of going all Captain Nemo on his Nautilus, right? If … [Read more...] about Awesome Mini-Submersible Fits Two, Has A Terrible Secret
Got Spare Cash? Stealth Canopy Goes On Sale
A long time ago, when stealth technology was pretty much a hush-hush affair, the geniuses at McDonnell-Douglas labored over the A12 Avenger. Never heard of it? That's cool, because it never entered service. In what is now a familiar routine in the sprawling American military-industrial complex, a … [Read more...] about Got Spare Cash? Stealth Canopy Goes On Sale
Kraft Outs Posh iSample Vending Machine That Serves Jell-O
In what amounts to a small-scale marketing campaign with broad implications, Kraft Foods have rolled out a cutting-edge vending machine in Chicago and New York for adult consumers. Why this focus on the grown-ups? For starters, Kraft brand Jell-O now has a new line of 'adult' flavors. Also, the … [Read more...] about Kraft Outs Posh iSample Vending Machine That Serves Jell-O
Japanese Geniuses Building A Gundam
The Japanese are still at it, people. (Okay so they're always at it.) More than 50 years since Ozamu Tezuka conceived of Astro Boy, Japanese scientists continue to obsess over that most elusive goal--a robot. But this time, they're building a giant one. Fine, it's not a Gundam, but what else can you … [Read more...] about Japanese Geniuses Building A Gundam
Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game
Like classic Star Craft, some games never get old. Seen below are a set of dominoes. Look unfamiliar? Don't fret, it's the same dominoes you loved before you fell under the spell of first-person shooters. Except this time, well, this time the artful creators chose bronze as their material. Charcoal … [Read more...] about Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game
Canadian Pop Singer Pays Tribute To Optimus Prime (Video)
In the annals of odd music, James Struthers' latest single ranks...somewhere. Titled 'You, Me, and Optimus Prime,' the chill-out track inspired a music video where a young man gets to enjoy outdoor escapades with the Autobot stalwart. It's obvious Michael Bay had no input on this concept (there are … [Read more...] about Canadian Pop Singer Pays Tribute To Optimus Prime (Video)
New Ridley Scott Flick Prometheus Finally Gets A Trailer (Video)
After so many years, Ridley Scott finally returns to the genre that established his name as a cutting-edge director. 'Prometheus' follows a team of scientists on a dangerous mission whose outcome they barely survive. That has to suffice for now, but for a giant spoiler, just do some smart googling. … [Read more...] about New Ridley Scott Flick Prometheus Finally Gets A Trailer (Video)
Mobile Tracking Blocker SilentPocket Perfect For The Paranoid
Always been afraid of Big Brother? Concerned about your privacy in this age of corporate ubiquity? Fear no more--or at least fear less--as the nefarious powers that be can be blocked from tracking your movements. It's called the SilentPocket and what it does is block the RFID signal from your phone, … [Read more...] about Mobile Tracking Blocker SilentPocket Perfect For The Paranoid
