One's age can now be detected through scanning a photo, thanks to Face.com's new API (application programming interface). The API considers factors like the shape of one's face, wrinkles, and smoothness of skin, among others, in checking for one's age. The age detector might not be always … [Read more...] about Face.com API Reveals Approximate Age through Photos
Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
If you're tired of the same old drinks, why not try something that is guaranteed to leave you shaken and urgh-ed, the Scorpion Vodka? We know the idea is a bit outrageous, but buyers at Firebox.com seem to be loving this mix with a rating of 4.51/5.0 from almost 2,000 customers! Available at 70ml … [Read more...] about Get Your Drink on with Scorpion Vodka
Bum Chum Helps Drummers Get in the Groove
That drumbeat coinciding with your own heartbeat is the heart of every song in every rock concert. It is a delight to every rock fan, but little did we know that the drummer himself ain't feeling it at all. … [Read more...] about Bum Chum Helps Drummers Get in the Groove
Plastic Bags Recycled to Carbon Fiber
Mother Earth will be smiling if she has internet access and can read this post. Those plastic bags can now be rid of and recycled. … [Read more...] about Plastic Bags Recycled to Carbon Fiber
Salt Makes a Moving Piece of Art
Motoi Yamamoto awed us with his salt maze floor installations. This month, he takes it a level higher, with a crumbling staircase, also made entirely of salt. Salt has a special place in Japanese death rituals because it is handed out at funerals and sprinkled to ward off evil. Salt also holds … [Read more...] about Salt Makes a Moving Piece of Art
Waterproof UFO Remote for the Rich and Famous
With all the fancy cars, yachts, and mansions, the rich still have a pressing problem. Where do they put all the excess cash? So they decided to fly UFOs. Just for fun. The disc-shaped waterproof "UFO" provides full control of entertainment, AV, lights, and thermostats. So you can set the … [Read more...] about Waterproof UFO Remote for the Rich and Famous
Disease Detecting Robot Out Soon
Scientists at the UK University and the National Science Foundation in the US are working on a robot that can detect diseases. Okay, so it's not the type that will be your personal slave, but it's cooler, in my opinion. The robot can literally swim around your body and detect the reasons for your … [Read more...] about Disease Detecting Robot Out Soon
Lampshade Used as Protest vs. Bright Streetlights
Locals in Weymouth, Dorset have found a rather bright way to protest blinding streetlights lining the seafront street -- by attaching a frilly pink lampshade to one of the lights. People living from across the seafront have been complaining about the Victorian-style lampposts, comparing it to … [Read more...] about Lampshade Used as Protest vs. Bright Streetlights
Laser Beams can Control Lightning
Thor would be proud when he learns that earthlings have found out how to trigger and redirect lightning through the use of lasers. How can laser beams control lightning bolts? Scientists have been exploring the idea since the 1990s, when lasers that could produce trillions of watts were used to … [Read more...] about Laser Beams can Control Lightning
Scepter Launches Cheap, Green 40-Inch HDTV
Sceptre makes a bunch of different TV sets that range from small screens to bigger screens. The company is particularly known for making brightly colored TVs sized more for small rooms or dorms than the living room. The company's latest set is a 40-inch unit boasting ultra green status. The set … [Read more...] about Scepter Launches Cheap, Green 40-Inch HDTV
Leaked Details Surface on COD Black Ops 2
If you're a big fan of the original Black Ops video game, some details have leaked on the follow-up to that game. I'm really glad to hear this because I thought Black Ops was the best game in the Call of Duty franchise. New Modes and Features Take all this with a grain of salt, but the launch … [Read more...] about Leaked Details Surface on COD Black Ops 2
Assassin’s Creed 3 Pre-Orders Breaking Ubisoft Records
Ubisoft has revealed this week that if pre-orders from its new upcoming Assassin's Creed 3 game continue as they have over the past few weeks. The new upcoming game that is currently in development will smash previous Ubisoft records. After only three weeks of Assassin's Creed 3 being available for … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed 3 Pre-Orders Breaking Ubisoft Records
