Exactly. DARPA, the quasi-military agency that has the right to tinker with all sorts of ideas, has launched a new program not so different from that open-sourced vehicle design competition they held a while ago. But this time, it's all about spaceships, baby. Specifically, the type that can travel … [Read more...] about DARPA Wants Fresh Ideas For A Giant Spaceship
Noise Reducing Curtains Shaping Up To Be A Hit
It all begins with this Annette Douglas chick who had a great idea. Six years ago she won a prestigious award for soundproof walls she invented that was applicable in an office space. Now Annette has taken that concept further with the help of some very special people. The special ones were Swiss … [Read more...] about Noise Reducing Curtains Shaping Up To Be A Hit
Mass Effect 3 Will Be Even More Shooter, Less RPG
We're trying hard not to look at this news through the cracked lens of our formerly unshakeable trust in Bioware, but apparently Mass Effect 3 will be trying to go after the ever elusive "larger market". Just like Mass Effect 2 did, incredibly successfully to boot. So why are we so apprehensive all … [Read more...] about Mass Effect 3 Will Be Even More Shooter, Less RPG
EA Says Battlefield 3 Will Be” Flat Out Superior” To COD
We love it when companies engage in fierce competition, because that means ink (or in our case, pixels) will freely flow. We do like our boasts to be a bit more imaginative, though. Put some hyperbole into it, John Riccitiello. That 700 percent increase in pre-orders "versus the same period before … [Read more...] about EA Says Battlefield 3 Will Be” Flat Out Superior” To COD
Strange Fanbrella Keeps You Chill
In case the summer proves too unbearable, here comes the Fanbrella to give you a little chill. Like all cool gadgets it's got a certain peculiarity to it. Those susceptible to owning weird stuff should seriously check this out. Imagine an umbrella that's got a fan underneath its canopy. … [Read more...] about Strange Fanbrella Keeps You Chill
The Perfect Trousers For Your iPad 2
Jeans don't work. Much less jean shorts. So the best option are Tactical Pants, which aren't exactly tactical but have lots of pockets. Note that tactical pants aren't made for the iPad, so finding the right one that fits the iPad 2 comfortably is quite the challenge. The people behind the … [Read more...] about The Perfect Trousers For Your iPad 2
DC Universe Subscribers Getting A Month & A Cowl Free
Quick, how much is your 2007 credit card number worth? About €12.99 according to Sony Online Entertainment, who have decided to preemptively thank their subscriber base for not suing them by implementing what they call a "make good" plan in the form of a month's subscription absolutely free, perhaps … [Read more...] about DC Universe Subscribers Getting A Month & A Cowl Free
Nintendo Wii 2 To Have 8GB Of Storage, Run 25GB Disks
A couple of new reports have surfaced on what we can expect from Nintendo's new console. Rumor has it every console will come with a set of authentic deer antlers that you can glue to the sides of your TV. The more fanciful rumors even claim that Nintendo will be including 8 GB of flash storage in … [Read more...] about Nintendo Wii 2 To Have 8GB Of Storage, Run 25GB Disks
Bizarre Kiss Transmission Device Is Supposed To Spread The Love
Come earthquake or high water (really high water), the Japanese are still plugging away at whatever gadget catches their fancy. At least this is the case with a team of researchers from the Kajimoto Laboratory at the University of Electro-Communications. Seen below is a young man putting what looks … [Read more...] about Bizarre Kiss Transmission Device Is Supposed To Spread The Love
Keep Backaches At Bay With The Spinovo
But wait, it's still a prototype. The Dyson Award finalist for 2010 is the work of Justine Smith, who was inspired by her father's struggle with back aches. Thanks to the awful chairs that are commonly used in offices and other workplaces, prolonged sitting has caused so much misery. Since all of us … [Read more...] about Keep Backaches At Bay With The Spinovo
Nintendo Loves Tablets, Not Ditching Buttons
You probably didn't need Satoru Iwata to come right out and say it, mostly because if Nintendo were to abandon traditional gaming inputs they would have done so already when the iPhone blew up instead of adding an analog to the 3DS way after the iPad gained steam, but Nintendo has decided to … [Read more...] about Nintendo Loves Tablets, Not Ditching Buttons
New Sony Attack Sees Credit Card Numbers Definitely Taken This Time
Remember how Sony said there's no evidence that credit card numbers were stolen during the recent mother of all digital PSN break-ins? Well, they probably weren't. Then. See, Sony just had its servers burglarized again, only it was Sony Online Entertainment this time around. And the interlopers made … [Read more...] about New Sony Attack Sees Credit Card Numbers Definitely Taken This Time
