Note it's a 3D scanner, not a 3D printer, so stop thinking about the Makerbot in all its glory. Surprise surprise, HP is teasing its new TopShot Laserjet Pro M275, which is being hyped as a high-end scanner for the masses. Problem is the retail price is a bit of a downer. More on this after the … [Read more...] about HP Teases New Affordable 3D Scanner
Strange Ultra-Modern Thermal Spa To Rise In Germany
Thermal spas have a long history and remain favorite destinations among the health-conscious, those who seek natural solutions to their ailments. When it comes to downtime for rest and relaxation, Germans don’t mind spending it in a spa. But something else has risen in Bad Essen: an entire resort … [Read more...] about Strange Ultra-Modern Thermal Spa To Rise In Germany
Nolan Bushnell Of Atari Fame Wants To Revolutionize Education
In what amounts as another boost to cloud computing, the guy behind Atari is lobbying for a revamp of the U.S. education system. Lobbying here isn't the usual method of currying favor in the halls of political power, though. Instead, Nolan Bushnell spoke about his plans in a Cloud Gaming … [Read more...] about Nolan Bushnell Of Atari Fame Wants To Revolutionize Education
Rumors Swirling Of AOL And Yahoo Merger
Nothing confirmed yet, but this change comes as no surprise. Yahoo has long been a whipping boy throughout the interwebs. As a company that never lived up to its potential, Yahoo is now on the verge of the final stages of decay. Alright, that was a little too grim for comfort. The point we're trying … [Read more...] about Rumors Swirling Of AOL And Yahoo Merger
Batman Bat Signal Keychain Might Put A Hole In Your Pocket
It's because of the pointy edges. That's the unforeseen problem with all sorts of keychains. Unless you keep them hanging from a belt or pouch, putting a keychain inside your pocket invites some serious wear and tear. Despite such misgivings, this is a nice looking laser pointer/mini-flashlight, for … [Read more...] about Batman Bat Signal Keychain Might Put A Hole In Your Pocket
FTC Cracks Down On Smartphone Apps That Allegedly Cure Zits
An ugly word indeed. Zits, mind you, not 'FTC'. To soften its awful implications, let's settle on acne. Turns out a rash (pun intended) of suspicious iPhone apps have been spreading and the FTC isn't too pleased with the trend. The problem is these apps are claiming to cure acne via an iPhone. … [Read more...] about FTC Cracks Down On Smartphone Apps That Allegedly Cure Zits
Scary Lego Predator Bust Glowers At You
Ah, Predator. The most underrated sci-fi horror franchise ever. In fact, the only time Predator got any respect after the first movie starring Schwarzenegger is when it got mashed up with Aliens. If we're not mistaken, said mashup is still very lucrative for the franchise, seeing the success of its … [Read more...] about Scary Lego Predator Bust Glowers At You
Watch This Robot Almost Commit Suicide Then Pull Off A Stunt (Video)
Relax, this isn't a tragic case of an otherwise benign household helper doing itself in. When you watch the video, you'll realize it's being done in the name of science. It's a test that involves a particular type of thrill seeking wherein the subject dives off a steep edge then launches a parachute … [Read more...] about Watch This Robot Almost Commit Suicide Then Pull Off A Stunt (Video)
Battlefield 3 More Real Than “Action Flicks” Bad Company 1&2
Battlefield 3 already has our attention, EA, but a bit of reassurance can't hurt. "We have tried to get closer to the slang of the modern warrior. We are mixing tension-building passages with the chaos of suddenly erupting firefights. We've sought to keep the game feeling as plausible as possible, … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 More Real Than “Action Flicks” Bad Company 1&2
Nintendo 3DS Sales Up 260% Following Price Cut
Looks like Nintendo's shocking price cut may have saved its disappointing 3DS just in time for Nintendo to doom it again. We're not entirely sure how Nintendo plans to proceed after giving the 3DS enough rope to hang itself in the form of a huge, ugly, platform-fragmenting dock accessory, but at … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Sales Up 260% Following Price Cut
Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Despite first casting our discerning (not to mention modest) eye on its rather flashier sibling, there's something to be said for Sony Ericsson's lower profile effort as well. Seemingly taking its design cues from old Samsung feature phones back before Samsung took its design cues from litigious … [Read more...] about Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S First Look
There you were, just growing accustomed to that shiny new Xperia Arc when Sony Ericsson goes around updating the thing with a slightly zippier processor and some eye-catching camera software. By which we mean both eyes. It turns out that not only has Sony Ericsson bumped the processor speed to 1.4 … [Read more...] about Hands On: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S First Look
