Phantasy Star Online and the occasional odd Final Fantasy out aside, MMOs on a console have been a tricky proposition up until now. Well, no, they still are, but a Sony exec says they'll probably try to shoehorn them on Sony's upcoming NGP handheld anyway. Attention-grabbing claims whose likely goal … [Read more...] about NGP Perfect For Free To Play MMOs According To Sony Online
Japanese Engineers Create Mosquito Proboscis Syringe
Ever watched a mosquito suck blood? It's a silent and stealthy extraction if not for the accompanying itch. By design, the long serrated needle—call it proboscis—mosquitoes use to puncture skin is sheer perfection. It's closest equivalent are the syringes used in hospitals and for the medical … [Read more...] about Japanese Engineers Create Mosquito Proboscis Syringe
Word Challenged? Never Fear, The Quicktionary Is Here!
In a world full of unnecessary gadgets whose functions can be provided by smartphone apps, the Quicktionary stands defiant. It's for those rare occasions when you're laboring over the Bible in its original Greek and can’t understand a thing. Oh wait, the Quicktionary doesn't do Greek except when … [Read more...] about Word Challenged? Never Fear, The Quicktionary Is Here!
Anno 2070 Takes Ubisoft Franchise To The Future
I haven't managed to ascertain whether I'm alone in falling prey to the bewitching wiles of this city-building RTS, but there must be some other devotees out there since the franchise just seems to keep on going like some sort of battery-operated rodent corporate mascot. And the next place it's … [Read more...] about Anno 2070 Takes Ubisoft Franchise To The Future
Anonymous Joins GeoHot Against Sony, Threatens Reprisals
Lord of the Rings style unexpected alliances apparently happen in real life as well. Legally embattled George Hotz has received some support from unexpected quarters as the by now notorious hacker collective Anonymous group has posted a message threatening reprisals against Sony for the ongoing … [Read more...] about Anonymous Joins GeoHot Against Sony, Threatens Reprisals
Weapon Of Last Resort: The Palm Pistol
Pistols of various calibers and sizes have enjoyed an illustrious history. Less illustrious are the smaller pistols that are often the tools of assassins and other unsavory types. Ever heard of the Derringer? Perfect example. It's a common fixture in American Westerns and is usually carried in … [Read more...] about Weapon Of Last Resort: The Palm Pistol
These Bananas Could Sit On A Shelf Forever
Thanks to nanotechnology and the smart guys at Texas A&M. But the kicker is keeping grocery food fresh is all a matter of packaging. With the kind of packaging available to the industry today, most of what we buy for food withers in a matter of time (or in the case of bread, days). However, if … [Read more...] about These Bananas Could Sit On A Shelf Forever
Hands Free Laser Activated Faucets Are Teeming With Bacteria
Doctors at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins were in for a shock when they checked their water systems. Water samples taken from 20 laser-activated faucets contained an alarming percentage of Legionella bacteria. The reason why is currently unknown, though the current theory is that the engineering of the … [Read more...] about Hands Free Laser Activated Faucets Are Teeming With Bacteria
Circuit Board Neck Tie Is Mandatory For Software Engineers, Etc.
If you work in a startup or earn your bread as a freelance programmer, nothing must stop you from wearing this circuit board tie. It's fashion statement and geeky abomination rolled into one, a subtle declaration of techcentric intent in a world of boring square people. It's also freakin' … [Read more...] about Circuit Board Neck Tie Is Mandatory For Software Engineers, Etc.
Miniature Box Art Will Blow Your Mind
Below is just one fine example of box art from this French dude named Gatz. Monsieur Gatz likes to create tiny dioramas of breathtaking detail and put them in a box. Some of the "scenarios" he created are based on video games. There's even a funny riff off Tetris that just kills us a dozen different … [Read more...] about Miniature Box Art Will Blow Your Mind
Create Wonderful Sounds With The Ziggybox Synthesizer
Not with your fingers though, but using cigarettes. Yes, cigarettes. Them cancer sticks have a productive outlet after all aside from poisoning your lungs. Called the Ziggybox, this synthesizer allows smokers to produce sounds by interacting with its contents. … [Read more...] about Create Wonderful Sounds With The Ziggybox Synthesizer
Say Hello To Our Ugly Malformed Planet
That's no Photoshop wizardry, boys and girls. It's a satellite rendition of our dear little Earth shaped by the gravity deep within its molten core. It's a far cry from the glowing verdant orb found in every class room. Instead, we have a quite literal patchwork of landmasses bumping and grindin'. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To Our Ugly Malformed Planet
