Forget about the Planet Solar--Eco Slim lays claim to the title of 'biggest' even if it doesn't reach the same dimensions as its heftier rival. It's green too and not because it has trees onboard. The Eco Slim is an engineering marvel powered by two electric engines and enough solar panels to light … [Read more...] about Eco Slim Catamaran Is The Biggest Greenest Ship Of Its Kind
Build Your Own Dimensional Stargate For $200
For the blueprints to a device that can transport you beyond time and space, it sure is cheap. Propworx is selling the complete set of floor plans and prints on eBay for whatever reason and diehard fans shouldn't miss the opportunity. Yes, it has occurred to us that the picture above looks like … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Dimensional Stargate For $200
Futurama Minis Are Irresistible
Thanks to a brand new season, the once dormant following of the hit animated series "Futurama" have another opportunity to invest their love with these new mini figures. A dozen of the characters are available together with their individual items, like a food bowl for Nibbler. The 3-inch tall … [Read more...] about Futurama Minis Are Irresistible
Bridgestone AeroBee e-Paper Is A Power Efficient Marvel
The race to create the most viable e-paper is a vicious one. Japanese tire makers Bridgestone refuse to be left behind and recently demoed their A4 sized AeroBee prototype for the Display 2011 trade show. The 800 x 600 resolution e-paper is being touted as among the most power efficient in … [Read more...] about Bridgestone AeroBee e-Paper Is A Power Efficient Marvel
Chinese Censors Discourage Time Travel Plots On TV Soaps
In a move that has caused much hooting and laughter, the [mainland] Chinese government's official body for regulating broadcast media has issued a protocol discouraging time travel plots. The problem with such fare on TV is it "lacks positive thought and meaning." Whatever the heck that means. … [Read more...] about Chinese Censors Discourage Time Travel Plots On TV Soaps
If You Had The Cash, Would You Rent A Small European Kingdom?
An ongoing trend among marketers and the tourism biz is to rent all sorts of stuff, including small European countries. Apparently, Airbnb has no doubts that someone, somewhere, might be willing to plop down a mound of cash for a short stay at Liechtenstein, one of the those miniscule mini-states … [Read more...] about If You Had The Cash, Would You Rent A Small European Kingdom?
Box Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Features Moses, Blackbeard, Etc.
In full, it's actually Box of Extraordinary Gentlemen..And Ladies. A motley collection of characters from across the rich panorama of history. On the picture below, you have from left to right a well-dressed gentleman who may or may not be Oscar Wilde, Moses and his Commandments, Black Beard, … [Read more...] about Box Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Features Moses, Blackbeard, Etc.
Exclusive First Glimpse Of Gears Of War Clayton Carmine Figurine
Gears of War is right up there with uh…we're not sure. But it's the best third-person shooter around. Maybe even the best of all time if Lost Planet didn’t exist. Moving on, below is a full-blown Clayton Carmine collector's edition figure that's gonna be outed soon. Real soon. The guys at NECA … [Read more...] about Exclusive First Glimpse Of Gears Of War Clayton Carmine Figurine
Agricultural Robots Will Soon Be In A Farm Near You
Of course, they won't be doing what the Battlemech down south is, pew-pewing in all directions. It's just a nice, visually arresting image that conveys the power of machines. Besides, Battletech rules. Anyway, the big news is scientists in Israel and Europe are hard at work creating robots to take … [Read more...] about Agricultural Robots Will Soon Be In A Farm Near You
Duct Tape Sheets From Duck Tape Comes In Wholesome Colors
Okay, so duct tape doesn't hold the Earth together. Despite this, duct tape is capable of holding almost everything else together. Better than lame scotch tape, which is barely adhesive at times, duct tape can be molded into shapes of various sizes. If our memory doesn’t fail us, some clever bloke … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Sheets From Duck Tape Comes In Wholesome Colors
Bamboo Car Concept Rocks The Design And Tech World
Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue has finally transcended the humdrum of furniture and made an impressive jab at an automotive project. If you've never heard of him before, catch the last music video by Maroon 5. One of his beds is actually being lain on by the band's singer and some … [Read more...] about Bamboo Car Concept Rocks The Design And Tech World
Bioware Auctioning Off Stuff For Japan Relief
If the thought of donating to charity for Japan relief without getting something in return doesn't really sit well with you, Bioware has you covered. Literally. They're auctioning off ten Mass Effect hoodies signed by the team and co-founders, and at about $100 a pop, those were the cheapest items … [Read more...] about Bioware Auctioning Off Stuff For Japan Relief
