The surprising part is how much free swag Microsoft is dangling in front of users. Okay, so Internet Explorer isn't exactly the sexiest browser out there. Some would even argue it never was, but hold on. Microsoft is pretty hot on Internet Explorer 9 and to entice its use, why, Microsoft is going … [Read more...] about Microsoft: Get Free Swag In Exchange For Internet Explorer 9 Usage
Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
That's no typo. It's really spelled Sportiiis. Yup, with a lot of iiiiiisss. But hold on, because this is one impressive gadget. Too bad it can’t be used for gaming. See, the health uber-conscious part of the population has a tendency to sport cool eyewear. What the Sportiiis does is use a series of … [Read more...] about Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
The awful truth is after years of campaigning in two different theaters, the US Army and other branches are still grappling with roadside bombs. You might have learned about them through their other, more pedantic, moniker IED. The problem with roadside bombs is, well, they can’t be beat. Heavily … [Read more...] about US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Listen up iPod Nano owners, here's the score. Apple issued a bad batch of first generation Nano's in late 2005. Now, after so many years, they've realized how bad it actually is. Or should it be was? Grammar is confounding! Anyway, in a gesture of corporate responsibility a global recall is now … [Read more...] about First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
For some bizarre reason, cooking appliances have the bad habit of making it on this site. It's cool though, since as of late, so many cooking appliances have arrived armed with really neat features. Guilty of the same is the Blacktop 360, a novel saucer-shaped four-legged frying and deep frying … [Read more...] about Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
Suzuki Outs Colorful Compact Car Concept For Hipsters
Okay, so maybe consigning it to the hipster crowd is a little cruel. Can't be helped though, just look at those colors! Also, it's a compact car! Exclamation points aside, Suzuki seem proud enough to tout their latest non-creation to the press. See, the way the trend is going now, every major … [Read more...] about Suzuki Outs Colorful Compact Car Concept For Hipsters
Oops! Russian Mars Probe Caught In Epic Fail
The bad part is the epic failure transpired in low orbit. To think everything went down (or should it be up) smoothly on Wednesday when a rocket lifted off at Baikonur. The problem is the moment the probe was supposed to enter its designated orbit on its long Martian journey, well, zip. Nada. Turns … [Read more...] about Oops! Russian Mars Probe Caught In Epic Fail
This Candle Holder Is Supposed To Be A Major Innovation
Sadly, this particular candle holder doesn't light on its own. Nope, that's not what the title of this post implied. Hold on though, because it is a game changer in its own small way. If you haven't noticed yet, then by all means hit the jump and finish reading this post. Innovative Design for … [Read more...] about This Candle Holder Is Supposed To Be A Major Innovation
Robot Polar Bear Pillow Soothes Obnoxious Snorers (Video)
Only the Japanese are ingenious enough to wrap a really smart gadget inside a cute polar bear. It's called Jukusui-kun, which means deep sleeper. What it does is adjust a person's sleeping position to keep them from snoring. The magic is one of its paws moves to the sleeper's head and tickles it. … [Read more...] about Robot Polar Bear Pillow Soothes Obnoxious Snorers (Video)
This Aluminum Survival Rifle Converts To A Fishing Rod
Survival rifles aren't really that exciting anymore. Often found in emergency kits for downed airmen who might be trapped in the hostile outdoors; the compact weapons are designed with ultimate simplicity in mind. No surprise then that the latest from Mountain View Machine & Welding, the Pack … [Read more...] about This Aluminum Survival Rifle Converts To A Fishing Rod
Nvidia: PC Better Than Consoles
Nvidia is well known for speaking its mind, whether in its legendary tussles with Intel or just on a matter of principle. Of course, as is usually the case with corporations, matters of principle boil down to money, which Nvidia has made a lot of, mostly on PC hardware. It stands to reason then that … [Read more...] about Nvidia: PC Better Than Consoles
Xbox.com Adds Xbox Live Gold Auto-Renewal Cancellation Options
Today turned out to be a mystical day after all, since nothing short of supernatural energies could have made Microsoft relinquish its white-knuckled grip on our sadly vulnerable attention spans and, by extension, wallets. Xbox.com is getting a makeover, bringing it in line with the new Metro UI as … [Read more...] about Xbox.com Adds Xbox Live Gold Auto-Renewal Cancellation Options
