Yes, that's a box of Altoids. Rather, boxes of Altoids. Apparently, if left to his own devices, Jair2k4 is fully capable of surviving the post-apocalypse. Check out the incredible home-made Tazer gloves he assembled after a conversation about superhero powers. Now if he only built himself a laser … [Read more...] about DIY Tazer Gloves Pack A Serious Punch (Video)
Black Luk Coffee Maker Hangs On A Wall
So, right, it hangs on a wall. That, and it's really innovative. Then again, that's what all concepts aspire for. Anyway, the strangely named Black Luk is a wall-mounted coffee maker with an embedded cup. See the picture below to discern its use. Come morning or whatever time the coffee drinker … [Read more...] about Black Luk Coffee Maker Hangs On A Wall
FoamBoat Multiplies Itself With Sentient Foam (Videos)
Ah, robotics. If it were only sexier. That's pretty much the biggest hurdle of this exciting industry. You might think otherwise, however, and claim that a fully functional AI is the big challenge facing primitive robot kind at its current state. Fine, that's valid too. But really, a good dose of … [Read more...] about FoamBoat Multiplies Itself With Sentient Foam (Videos)
Energy From Footsteps? Totally Possible With Pavegen (Video)
Simply put, you step on a Pavegen tile and it powers a small lithium battery. The energy stored can then be distributed to nearby city-owned infrastructure like street lamps or traffic lights. At least that's the setup Pavegen is aiming to transform. This might be in a sidewalk near you sooner than … [Read more...] about Energy From Footsteps? Totally Possible With Pavegen (Video)
Independent Study Finally Declares Global Warming Real
When it comes to global warming, the only people to blame for turning it into a tired and excessively muddied issue is ourselves. Yes, this is a powerful and provocative stance. But really, look at how it has become almost irrelevant in public discourse thanks to so many conflicting facts, falling … [Read more...] about Independent Study Finally Declares Global Warming Real
Star Trek Bathrobes Lets You Relax Enterprise Style
Feeling Captain Kirk-like lately? Forget the pressed vacuum-sealed uniform in your closet (yes, we know you have one) and go for this new bathrobe instead. There are three of them to choose from, in fact. Red, blue, and gold for each unit in the USS Enterprise. There's also a shortened 'skirt' … [Read more...] about Star Trek Bathrobes Lets You Relax Enterprise Style
T3 NLRV Police Vehicle Is A Certified Lawmaster (Video)
If you missed the Judge Dredd homage at the title, stick around for further explanation. Anyway, seen below is a supposed non-lethal response vehicle, which you can call the NLRV for short. It's the latest from T3 Motion, a company that does robust business with its law enforcement-centric tricycles … [Read more...] about T3 NLRV Police Vehicle Is A Certified Lawmaster (Video)
New PlayStation 3 Hack Emerging?
Not to worry though, it's not the "steal your credit card number" kind, it's more along the lines of facilitating the running of games from burned Blu-Ray disks. Details are scarce at the moment, but apparently the hack known as "JB2" works, just like earlier attempts by using a USB dongle to bypass … [Read more...] about New PlayStation 3 Hack Emerging?
Sony Closing In On Assassin’s Creed Movie Rights
For such a successful and well-curated IP, we're not entirely sure why Ubisoft would want to let Hollywood have its way with Assassin's Creed, but word is filtering out that that is apparently the case. Sony is all but confirmed as the recipient of the affectionately nicknamed Ass Creed movie … [Read more...] about Sony Closing In On Assassin’s Creed Movie Rights
Marchi Mobile eleMMent RV Is A Mansion On Wheels
Hmmm, there's something about this swanky ride that's mighty familiar. Anyway, seen below is a new class of RV that's supposedly best suited for the moneyed set, also known as the top 1% the world is angry at right now. What makes the eleMMent so radical, aside from its five-star accommodations, is … [Read more...] about Marchi Mobile eleMMent RV Is A Mansion On Wheels
YouTube Joint Venture Launches Space Experiment Challenge
YouTube, acting on a Google idea, and computer giant Lenovo (along with every major space agency) have recently partnered for a rare initiative to challenge young minds. It's called Space Lab and entrants from the 14-18 year old age bracket can have the chance to see their experiments conducted in … [Read more...] about YouTube Joint Venture Launches Space Experiment Challenge
EA Engaged In Battlefield 3 Review Copy Shenanigans
There's no better way to ensure your game will get plenty of attention than by trying to condition receipt of review copies on favorable coverage. The entirely wrong sort of attention, as it turns out, and as EA just found out after trying to foist a questionable questionnaire onto GameReactor in … [Read more...] about EA Engaged In Battlefield 3 Review Copy Shenanigans
