Might as well let the cat out of the bag. With the upcoming retirement of its last space shuttle, NASA will be left in the worst shape it's ever been. The irony is its former Russian rival will act as taxi for future missions in the meantime unless private firms like SpaceX back home can develop … [Read more...] about NASA To Invest Tons Of Cash On Private Space Companies
Acer Wants To Be More Competitive In The Tablet Wars
Even though it might appear a losing battle, Acer is hell-bent on fighting for its slice of the smartphone/tablet market. To achieve this, Acer has announced the creation of a new business unit that will increase its competitiveness at a time when both Nokia, Dell, and Samsung are gearing up for … [Read more...] about Acer Wants To Be More Competitive In The Tablet Wars
Japan To Deploy Robot Army In Quake Zone
Okay, okay, your heart might be racing after you read that headline. Calm down. It's not as if a bunch of Gundams will be flying over Fukushima. What we meant by Robot Army are certain machines that will take part in the immense clean-up operation throughout the disaster zone. The robots aren't even … [Read more...] about Japan To Deploy Robot Army In Quake Zone
James Cameron: 3D Propelled By Video Games
Not a lot of directors actually have their hand in creating the technology behind their equipment. Then again, a lot of them don't create the highest-grossing movie on the planet twice in their careers, nor indeed entire genres that spawn cultural phenomenons. So when James Cameron speaks, we … [Read more...] about James Cameron: 3D Propelled By Video Games
Nintendo 3DS Has Had A “Smooth Start”
At least according to Nintendo, but with the numbers currently standing at 1.06 million sold in Japan, 1.32 million in Americas both North and South, and 1.23 million in Europe and other assorted territories, it's hard to disagree. The statistic Nintendo should be flaunting, though, has a lot more … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Has Had A “Smooth Start”
Combustion Engines Of the Future Will Go Pew Pew
That's right. Thanks to new research from Japan's National Institute of Natural Sciences (NINS), a new kind of laser device might soon become an industry standard in car manufacturing. This doesn't mean cars will fire lasers, but they will run more efficiently. An energy-efficient future is a … [Read more...] about Combustion Engines Of the Future Will Go Pew Pew
HitchSafe Key Vault Keeps The Keys Under Lock
Oh yes, confusing titles for posts. The above is another sterling example of a product name clashing with reckless repetition. Simply put, the HitchSafe is a small box to store your keys when you're outside the house. It's a gadget used on occasions when taking the keys with you is not an … [Read more...] about HitchSafe Key Vault Keeps The Keys Under Lock
Check Out This Bizarre Dr. Who Chess Set
Like Dr. Who? Like Chess? Then maybe an investment is waiting to happen—a £30 investment that is. Pictured below is an odd Dr. Who themed chess set populated by characters from series five. It's currently available for pre-order and features all cast members from the telly program, including more … [Read more...] about Check Out This Bizarre Dr. Who Chess Set
Blink Bike Helmet Goes Blink With Built In Lights
Exactly. Four different lights left and right, front and back, blinking to signal nearby drivers. It really sucks to get in a mishap while enjoying a pleasant bike ride. It also sucks when you're rushing on a bicycle only to have the unfortunate heart-racing suspense of a near miss. With the Blink … [Read more...] about Blink Bike Helmet Goes Blink With Built In Lights
Concept MBOLIC Car Disengages Into Electric Bikes
Since small cars are the way of the future, some Chinese designer came up with this unsettling yet innovative design. Dubbed the MBOLIC, this compact ride packs quite a surprise for the mobile citizen as it's capable of disengaging a couple of e-bikes Segway style. This means the MBOLIC is … [Read more...] about Concept MBOLIC Car Disengages Into Electric Bikes
RPG Perfumes Reeks Of Fairies And Other Creatures
Including elves. We meant that literally. What did the creatures/people who inhabit the fantasylands of our imaginings smell like? Some devout RPGers have come up with a whole line of scents to answer that question. If you're wondering about orcs, forget it cos they reek worse than a pile of rotting … [Read more...] about RPG Perfumes Reeks Of Fairies And Other Creatures
Got Spare Cash? You Can Buy This Luke Skywalker Jacket With Yavin Medal
Only true Star Wars geeks are aware of the significance of this shimmering apparel. If you happen to be unaware, however, keep in mind this is the ceremonial garb donned by Luke as he stood shoulder to shoulder with Han Solo and Chewbacca to be recognized for destroying the Death Star. (This was at … [Read more...] about Got Spare Cash? You Can Buy This Luke Skywalker Jacket With Yavin Medal
