Like many parts of Asia, cyber cafes are a crucial part of the Chinese social scene. These establishments serve as hubs for social interaction, gaming, and internet access. It is no surprise to learn that Li Lin and Li Huan met online and subsequently had children. However, the shocking and terrible … [Read more...] about Lousy Chinese Parents Sell Kids For Gaming Money
Farm Tech: German Made Super Hard Plowshares To Revolutionize Agriculture
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute are testing a carbon coating that would harden modern plowshares. Seems trivial, but with world food supplies just a few years away from crisis and arable land becoming scarce, such small innovations are necessary. The carbon coating that's supposed to … [Read more...] about Farm Tech: German Made Super Hard Plowshares To Revolutionize Agriculture
Crysis 2 Sells Three Million
In the good old days, that number would have been enough to make a blockbuster three times over, but in the time of sixty-million development budgets, we're not so sure. EA seems pleased with the title's performance, as well they should be, that song from the ad was all kinds of catchy. It … [Read more...] about Crysis 2 Sells Three Million
Battlefield 3 Ten Times As Pre-Ordered As Bad Company 2
This could very well be the first inkling of a major reversal in the world of military FPS games. We would have had a bit more faith if EA had thrown out some figures in relation to Modern Warfare 2 pre-orders as well, instead of measuring itself against its previous outing, but maybe they're really … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 Ten Times As Pre-Ordered As Bad Company 2
Holy Buck Rogers! Maul Taser Rifle Zaps At Long Range
Actually, calling it a Taser rifle is a bit misleading. But out of all the stun weapons that have been built in the last few decades, the Maul comes closest to a full-fledged electric rifle. Then again, the Maul module isn't a non-lethal weapon either. Confused? Don't be. What … [Read more...] about Holy Buck Rogers! Maul Taser Rifle Zaps At Long Range
Get It All Wrong With The Wrongulator
While the accompanying picture below is self-explanatory regarding the charms of the Wrongulator, an insightful discussion is still required. Why? Because you might be thinking it's a fancifully named calculator. It's not. It's a Wrongulator for a reason: It gives the wrong answer every time. … [Read more...] about Get It All Wrong With The Wrongulator
God of War Master Collection Confined To Germany For The Moment
Try as we might, we just can't figure out a good reason for the God of War Master Collection to only be available in the most censorious, violence-averse country on this or any other planet. Well, pretend violence-averse to be exact. We're still coming up blank though and Sony isn't saying much … [Read more...] about God of War Master Collection Confined To Germany For The Moment
PlayStation Vita Online Modes Revealed
To be perfectly honest, we were sort of wondering when the scuttlebutt on the Vita's revamped online modes would hit the grapevine, if only because we knew Sony would have to bring out a few new tricks to compete with the 3DS's awesome Street Pass. Apparently, they knew it too, which is why they … [Read more...] about PlayStation Vita Online Modes Revealed
New Lego Set Celebrates Last Space Shuttle
We mean the Atlantis, of course. After having landed safely on Earth last week, we can't help but get misty-eyed at the thought of the final shuttle mission ever. The Space Shuttle Atlantis, a symbol of human ingenuity and exploration, has completed its last journey, marking the end of an era in … [Read more...] about New Lego Set Celebrates Last Space Shuttle
Retro Rubiks Cube Could Get Aggravating
Therefore, causing the opposite of what's promised on the product page. See, this particular Rubik's shouldn't be solved but squeezed. Why? It's a stress ball. Weird, but instead of solving it, you're supposed to sink your mighty fingers into its softness. The aggravation comes from … [Read more...] about Retro Rubiks Cube Could Get Aggravating
Pig With Wings Flying Piggy Bank Comes In Three Sizes
That's pretty much it. Three sizes: small, medium, and large. Though artful, it's also breakable as all piggy banks should be. A wonderful sculpture in itself with a cross mark for a coin slot, the Flying Piggy Bank is the work of Galerie Briggite. Not sure if it’s a person or a design studio. Nice … [Read more...] about Pig With Wings Flying Piggy Bank Comes In Three Sizes
Frag Out! Flower Grenades Explode With Love
For mother nature. Because as pictured below, inside is a small cute plant and—seeds? Yes seeds. For sowing the earth with goodness. Just be careful not to hurl one of these in public unless you want to be mistaken for a terrorist. But as a work of art and a clever way to cultivate plants, we have … [Read more...] about Frag Out! Flower Grenades Explode With Love
