No other country on Earth seems to be more dedicated to realizing Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell than Japan. They might as well deify Ridley Scott and proclaim him the spiritual father of the country's various humanoid robotics projects. Pictured below is the lovely Hanako 2, a rather … [Read more...] about Hanako 2 Dental Robot Is Very Impressive (Video)
LED Lunar Lamp Puts Moonlight In Your Hands
Keep in mind what's pictured below isn't our lovely moon after it's been zapped by a shrink ray. Shrink rays don't exist. There aren't Decepticons buried under the moon dust either. Seen below is a creation by Nosigner, a Japanese design studio. The Lunar Lamp is a 3D orb illuminated by a LED bulb. … [Read more...] about LED Lunar Lamp Puts Moonlight In Your Hands
Microsoft’s European Data Fair Game For Patriot Act
Just like the majority of people asking themselves this question, we were pretty sure about the answer from the start. “Can Microsoft guarantee that EU-stored data, held in EU-based datacenters, will not leave the European Economic Area under any circumstances — even under a request by the Patriot … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s European Data Fair Game For Patriot Act
Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Probably only matched for hyperbole by Apple's CEO, only with the difference that Steve can occasionally back his up, Lionhead err... hed Peter Molyneux is up to his old tricks. Man, you'd think he'd have at least remembered that damn acorn. Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats and don't forget to … [Read more...] about Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
No, Bungie aren't going all John Carmack on us and launching a homegrown space program, despite the highly interpretable name of their latest endeavour. It turns out it's nothing more than a way for Bungie to disseminate the work of some deserving indie creators to the Bungie community, which was … [Read more...] about Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
Top Secret Night Vision Contact Lenses Rumor Start Circulating Again
Again, because the author who resurrected the discussion cites an old Popular Science article. Anyway, consider this the latest addition to the myths surrounding the Bin Laden raid two months ago. According to an unnamed member of the U.S. military (it's not clear which branch), special forces … [Read more...] about Top Secret Night Vision Contact Lenses Rumor Start Circulating Again
Homemade 555 Timer Chip Footstool Looks Like The Real Thing
As the tired old saying/meme goes, necessity is the mother of invention. The necessity in this particular scenario was a dire need for a foot stool. The mothering of course involved a very unique build that isn't as hard core as some may presume. Its design, based on a 555 timer chip, has proven … [Read more...] about Homemade 555 Timer Chip Footstool Looks Like The Real Thing
Respawn’s New Game Revealed, But Not Really
This was supposed to be a bit of news about former Infinity Ward heads Vince Zampella and Jason West's latest project in collaboration with EA. Only it really isn't. It's not much of anything actually. Just a blurry screenshot that tells us that a. they're working on a game, which we already knew … [Read more...] about Respawn’s New Game Revealed, But Not Really
World Of Warcraft Now Free To Play Up To Level 20
It's probably better that I've never played one solitary iota of World of Warcraft, as my valued memories would now undoubtedly be irremediably cheapened, sullied, and trodden upon by the unwashed boots of the hobnailed masses. Or at least that's what I imagine would happen if I wasn't a … [Read more...] about World Of Warcraft Now Free To Play Up To Level 20
Powerful Invictus Flashlight Can Blind Vampires
At 800 lumens, it sure is bright. So bright, you can fry vampires with it. Okay, so we made up that part. But 800 lumens is no joke and the kind of battery power needed means a couple of fat Eveready's won't do the job. The SureFire Invictus is the long-anticipated heavy-duty monster with an … [Read more...] about Powerful Invictus Flashlight Can Blind Vampires
Japanese Sense-Roid Robot Is For Hugging Yourself (Video)
Somewhere in Japan, a mannequin torso is being hugged like crazy. All in the name of science and robotics, of course. Besides, hugging is nice. Just check the video after the jump. Anyway, seen below is Sense-Roid, a student project from the University of Electro-Communications. If you're wondering … [Read more...] about Japanese Sense-Roid Robot Is For Hugging Yourself (Video)
Sony: “Virtual Reality” Coming Back
Sony's plan to make absolutely sure video gaming involves some sort of headgear for the conceivable future is proceeding apace, with further details of its head-mounted display popping up to entertain/horrify us. "So we have our new HMD – or head-mounted display - which was announced at CES earlier … [Read more...] about Sony: “Virtual Reality” Coming Back
