Are you itching to see the next Transformers sequel this summer? If you are, then maybe you're the type of rabid fanboy/girl who'll pay $10 for this (not) awesome 3D mask of Optimus Prime. Mega toymakers Hasbro can't wait to kindle the fires of fanboy enthusiasm in anticipation for "Dark of the … [Read more...] about Get Your Cybertron On With Transformers 3D Glasses Masks
Gingerbread 2.3.3 Saying Hello To Nexus S and Nexus One
It just goes to show that carrying a flagship phone does have its perks. The newest version of Android, 2.3.3 to be exact, is now rolling out as an over-the-air update for the Nexus S and Nexus One. This latest version unlocks the NFC capabilities of the Nexus S, which means that devs can finally … [Read more...] about Gingerbread 2.3.3 Saying Hello To Nexus S and Nexus One
Half Life 2 Episode 2 Goes For $2 On Steam
Hi there, congratulations on your new Half Life Episode 2 purchase. I'm just going to assume, because... $2, right? Unless your two main daily lunch courses are water and gum, you can probably afford this. Hell, you're probably just on some stupid celebrity diet and saving loads on food, you can … [Read more...] about Half Life 2 Episode 2 Goes For $2 On Steam
Gearbox: Feminists Free To Use Duke Nukem As Punching Bag
I'm pretty sure that's one sentence you weren't expecting to read today. Bits of it, sure, but that as a whole, probably not. Yes, turns out Gearbox is either one of the most progressive purveyors of sexist filth or scary good at reverse psychology. Because as far as I can tell, the number of … [Read more...] about Gearbox: Feminists Free To Use Duke Nukem As Punching Bag
Second-Hand Cosmonaut Spacesuits For Sale
The Soviet/Russian space program never gets the credit it deserves. It not only sent a man into space first, but also built sturdy rockets, a rugged orbital space station that lasted ages (no matter how much Hollywood lampooned it) and space suits that are a cut above NASA's. … [Read more...] about Second-Hand Cosmonaut Spacesuits For Sale
The Meguru EV Rickshaw Is Overrated
The rickshaw is something of an icon that's been long associated with the Orient's sexy allure. The rickshaw is also a recent invention, its origins dating back to the 19th century and that's about it. In fact, rickshaws are pretty useless for travelling except in congested urban dwellings—like 19th … [Read more...] about The Meguru EV Rickshaw Is Overrated
Scientists Struggling To Build More Efficient Solar Cells
If you look at the matter from a historical perspective, solar energy has been around for ages and so has the technology to harness it. But it's only now that the scientific community is chomping at the bit to produce the ultimate solar cells. Professor Stacey Bent is making serious headway in … [Read more...] about Scientists Struggling To Build More Efficient Solar Cells
Robot Monkeys From Tandar Interactive Are Cute Until they Pounce
Nah, we're just kidding about the pounce part. These furballs aren't violent and whatever creeping suspicions you have about the contrary, it's totally unfounded. Don't you trust us? These monkeys with manes are the latest from Tandar Interactive, who took the world by storm years ago with those … [Read more...] about Robot Monkeys From Tandar Interactive Are Cute Until they Pounce
EA Pulls Command & Conquer Site After Going Live
We hope you have a hankering for old school RTS action, but if you don't, that's okay. EA didn't want you to have it anyway. Or at least not yet. Good things come to those who wait, don't you know, and especially to those who are waiting for a new C&C after last year's disappointingly mediocre … [Read more...] about EA Pulls Command & Conquer Site After Going Live
Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Ah, Nintendo's GameCube. It certainly brings back memories of a product that's best not remembered. In fact, does anyone even harbor fond memories of the GameCube? It was an epic fail, right? Not so, according to GreenCub, who are selling re-tooled GameCubes via . As the pictorial evidence … [Read more...] about Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Post-Jeopardy, Watson Supercomputer To Work For Humankind
Ages from now, when the machines are the overlords of this world, Watson's little tiff with human contestants on Jeopardy will be hailed as a historic confrontation where A.I. entities first bested their imbecilic masters. Okay, so the scenario above might be worth a few minutes' speculation, but … [Read more...] about Post-Jeopardy, Watson Supercomputer To Work For Humankind
Daewoo To Build The World’s Most Humongous Cargo Ship
We can't stress this enough. As the graphic below indicates, the Maersk Triple E is humongous beyond imagining. It's so huge, its very presence in the high seas will upset global shipping costs. … [Read more...] about Daewoo To Build The World’s Most Humongous Cargo Ship
