The story goes that in the early stages of the protracted Afghan war, U.S. special forces rented a donkey from a nearby village. Rather than carry them across steep mountain passes, the donkey was supposed to haul their extra gear. The problem was, when they got to the mountain, they realized they … [Read more...] about AlphaDog Pack Robot Can Carry Enormous Loads
Ew! Be Traumatized By This iPhone-Android Make Out Video
This might be an abomination for partisans of either camp, but it is a fine testament to the make love not war mindset. Seen below is a very slight hint at what to expect from the riveting video. It's really about what happens when both the Android mascot and an iPhone bring down their barriers and … [Read more...] about Ew! Be Traumatized By This iPhone-Android Make Out Video
Game of Thrones RPG? Yes, Please
Apparently, you don't always need to be a huge developer with a string of AAA franchises to your name to secure the rights to an amazing IP. A gleam in your eye, a song in your heart, and a happy-go-lucky attitude could serve in good stead, as first it did Chair Entertainment in 2010 with their … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones RPG? Yes, Please
General Motors Developing New Type Of Front Center Airbags
There used to be a time when the catch phrase 'What's good for GM is good for America' rang proud and true. Now it doesn't seem to apply considering the sad depths Detroit has sunk. This doesn't mean the great automakers are throwing in the towel despite repeated trouncings from foreign … [Read more...] about General Motors Developing New Type Of Front Center Airbags
Weird Flying Carpet Experiment Makes The Magic Real (Video)
The truth is it's not exactly a carpet that's floating around a lab at Princeton. More like a plastic sheet that has an electric current running through it. The creation of a grad student inspired by a paper he read by some MIT prof, the footage of the experiment has since gone viral. Innovation at … [Read more...] about Weird Flying Carpet Experiment Makes The Magic Real (Video)
Facebook In Big Trouble For User Tracking
The picture below probably captures best Mark Zuckerberg's complete and total joy knowing he has the lives of millions in his hands. Not literally though, but on Facebook. This week, angry Facebook users from Illinois filed a lawsuit against the friending titan over alleged tracking. What makes the … [Read more...] about Facebook In Big Trouble For User Tracking
For Some Reason, Google Goes Into Beer (Video)
Apparently, Google isn't satisfied being the most diverse internet company on the face of the earth. Out of all the new ventures it could possibly embark upon (like finding a habitable planet in a galaxy somewhere), it decides to partner with a distinguished brewery and produce beer. Whoa, … [Read more...] about For Some Reason, Google Goes Into Beer (Video)
Rumors Swirling Of Alibaba Group’s Yahoo Purchase
In hindsight, maybe firing their CEO wasn't such a brilliant idea after all. See, Yahoo has this special kind of reputation in the technology scene that may not be too rosy, but despite that, it truly is a valuable asset. Or is it? It must be, since a lot of big names have been lining up to buy … [Read more...] about Rumors Swirling Of Alibaba Group’s Yahoo Purchase
Portal 2 “Peer Review” DLC Coming October 4th Free Of Charge
Anyone who's played Portal 2 can tell you that the only thing that's wrong with it is that it ends. You don't build a digital game empire, however, without a bit of foresight, so Valve has you completely covered. The planned "Peer Review" DLC will only continue the co-op portion of the story, … [Read more...] about Portal 2 “Peer Review” DLC Coming October 4th Free Of Charge
Valve Boss Weighs In On EA’s Steam Competitor Origin
Looks like Gabe Newell really wants to keep things friendly with EA despite the recent drama. Either that, or it's just a bit of professional courtesy from the grizzled old veteran to the spunky new wannabe. "I think there are still some areas where, as a customer, I'd like to see it improve. It's … [Read more...] about Valve Boss Weighs In On EA’s Steam Competitor Origin
PS Vita 3G Downloads Limited To 20 MB
We weren't expecting Sony to go all Amazon and provide free unlimited 3G service for their beefy new handheld, but the revelation that there will be a 20 MB limitation on 3G downloads of any kind did come as a bit of a disappointment. Mind you, this is exactly the same as the iOS App Store 3G … [Read more...] about PS Vita 3G Downloads Limited To 20 MB
Nissan Hard At Work On Mind-Reading Car
Whenever 'mind-reading' and certain vehicles are brought up, it always conjures nostalgic reminisces of the Craig Thomas-penned cult thriller Firefox. Forget the lame Clint Eastwood-starrer adaptation, Firefox was awesome. (Never heard of it? Try YouTube, it's gotta be there.) Anyway, news has just … [Read more...] about Nissan Hard At Work On Mind-Reading Car
