So as not to arouse the suspicion of authorities, let it be writ that the Mechatron is totally harmless. Sort of. That's because it only packs an electric pellet gun. Now, if it fired rockets—you wouldn't want to mess with the Beatty family if that were the case. The paternal Beatty and his … [Read more...] about Father-Daughter Team Build Homemade Tank (Video)
Here Comes The Zombie Virus! Scientists Turn Inorganic Matter Into Living Organism
The entire Resident Evil film franchise should probably be blamed for this catastrophe in the making. Might as well spread the guilt and include the TV adaptation of The Living Dead and a few rather zombie-filled first-person shooters. But wait, wait, this isn't exactly a zombie virus as depicted in … [Read more...] about Here Comes The Zombie Virus! Scientists Turn Inorganic Matter Into Living Organism
Weird Origami Cave Is Supposed To Be Some Sort Of Shelter
Apparently, there is such an event as an Emergency Shelter Exhibition, and all sorts of artists and designers participated. The happening was in Sydney, Australia, and seen below is the entry of the architectural firm LAVA. For some bizarre reason (it's the color scheme definitely), the Digital … [Read more...] about Weird Origami Cave Is Supposed To Be Some Sort Of Shelter
Ever Heard Of WiFi Refugees?
Apparently, there's this condition called Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (or EHS) that's ruining a lot of lives. How? It makes its victims sensitive around cellular devices and WiFi networks—with proximity to such tech irritating them—that they decide to opt out of society. Thus, WiFi refugees … [Read more...] about Ever Heard Of WiFi Refugees?
Weird Japanese Vibrating Technology Creates Phantom Sensations (Video)
It's only in the prototype stage, but the research group behind it is perfecting how to deliver sensation to video game players. They've started first with the hands and use vibrating devices to create the effect. Weird? Definitely. The picture above? In case you didn't recognize it, that's a … [Read more...] about Weird Japanese Vibrating Technology Creates Phantom Sensations (Video)
Space 3 Concept Phone Is Totally Unbelievable
Take your average touchscreen, multiply it, then combine both screens into one phone. The designers didn't bother with the engineering part, however, so their concept has to be taken on blind faith that it's awesome. According to the available concept illustrations, each touchscreen is an … [Read more...] about Space 3 Concept Phone Is Totally Unbelievable
Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
For starters, it's a strange place for kids to be enjoying their solitude. But as a work of sculpture, what Dietrech Wegner has created is a marvel to behold. A study in balancing lightweight materials with aesthetic sensibilities, the mushroom cloud tree house is an eccentric take on a boyhood … [Read more...] about Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
Carry Out Mock Amphibious Landings With The Sealander (Video)
So if you ever want to invade a tiny Pacific island nation or the cabin across the lake, here's the perfect vehicle for the job. Actually no, that's a terrible idea. The Sealander is basically a floating box with wheels that hardly possesses a credible means for propulsion. Perfect for lazy floats … [Read more...] about Carry Out Mock Amphibious Landings With The Sealander (Video)
What On Earth Is A Super-Earth? (Video)
For starters, it's not found on Earth but in a far away system orbiting a star. See, the Super-Earth is a category of rocky planet within a 'habitable zone' where proximity determines whether water deposits may or may not exist. A super-earth is also much larger than our Earth (hence 'super'), … [Read more...] about What On Earth Is A Super-Earth? (Video)
EA Is Making Syndicate Wars Reboot
We haven't really played a Syndicate game back in the day, but we hear they were fairly nice. Nice enough for people to be clamoring for a remake close to two decades later. Turns out clamour is good for something after all, as EA is apparently bringing the franchise back from the dead, or in this … [Read more...] about EA Is Making Syndicate Wars Reboot
GameStop Android Gaming Tablet Coming
It used to be the case that consumers paid more for better hardware. Consumers then wised up to the fact hardware isn't worth the sand its silicone came from without killer apps, so for a while, those drove purchases. The need for mobility and convergence in one device changed all that, but at least … [Read more...] about GameStop Android Gaming Tablet Coming
Look At This Han Solo Blaster Modded Into A Soldering Gun
Remember Han Solo's iconic gun that looked like a broom handle pistol? So the guy responsible for the monstrosity pictured below got a toy version of it and did some risky engineering. The result? A tool that wouldn’t be out of place in the Fallout 3 universe. If only it shot lightning bolts. We … [Read more...] about Look At This Han Solo Blaster Modded Into A Soldering Gun
