How is it possible? Excuse us, for we have a tendency to exaggerate with our titles. But we can at least vouch for 50% of what you just read above. Below is a disturbingly awesome example of a cyborg insect. … [Read more...] about Diabolical Villains Create Cyborg Zombie Cockroaches
DIY Kinetris Game On Hacked Kinect Looks Fun
Blame Conan Chen for this bizarre take on the classic game. Sure, the graphics are poor but judging by the photo evidence you can still have a blast on Tetris via Kinect. Or should it be Kinetris? … [Read more...] about DIY Kinetris Game On Hacked Kinect Looks Fun
Can You Stick Needles On This Elfoid Smartphone Doll?
It's supposed to mirror a person anyway, so it really would cross your mind to stick needles on the Elfoid ala voodoo doll. The Elfoid is a pint-sized variant of the Telenoid R1 telepresence robot by Japan's Eager Co. Ltd. The Elfoid is just a concept, however, and won't be hitting retail outlets … [Read more...] about Can You Stick Needles On This Elfoid Smartphone Doll?
Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
The human brain is a wonderful thing to taste er, test. That's why a new paper explores the possibilities of improving memory by manipulating a specific enzyme. Why is this important? For starters, it could potentially open a new frontier of brain-specific medication. But we're getting way ahead … [Read more...] about Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
Necono Spy Cam Is Too Weird For Comfort
What happens when a Scandinavian designer and a Japanese company join forces? Weird gadgets is what happens. The Necono is not a paperweight or a fridge magnet, though it does have magnets on its feet/base. The Necono is a small feline-shaped camera that can take video and pics thanks to a hidden … [Read more...] about Necono Spy Cam Is Too Weird For Comfort
This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Not only does it mark you for life, but it imprints a religious symbol on your arm. So no vague tribal tats here, boys and girls. You can’t choose the ink design either because it's random. If you're Jewish and the machine delivers a green crescent, just gulp and move on. Although the whole … [Read more...] about This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
Having just had my very own Steam account hijacked not two weeks ago, I welcomed Valve's recent announcement of their new Steam anti-hijacker protection system with tears of joy and a painful reminder of hitting my shin against a chest of drawers. But mostly joy. This new system, known as Steam … [Read more...] about Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
TP-Link TL-WN822N WiFi USB Adapter with High Gain Antennas Launches
If you are rocking a computer that you can’t crack open or a notebook that has slower WiFi connectivity and you need a nice upgrade, a new USB adapter from TP-Link has surfaced. The new adapter is interesting in that it has a pair of articulating 3dBi antennas that you can adjust for optimum signal … [Read more...] about TP-Link TL-WN822N WiFi USB Adapter with High Gain Antennas Launches
Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
The good news is humans will survive it. The bad news is little else will. So much for good news, then. Nicholas Matzke, a graduate student from the U of California, Berkeley has just published a paper that concludes 3/4ths of all life on Earth will be extinct within 300 years. Matzke arrived … [Read more...] about Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
Xoom Tablet Spied in Sam’s Club for $539
If you are in the market for a new tablet, you may have a hard time deciding what tablet to go with now that the new iPad 2 has been unveiled. Motorola unveiled its slick Xoom tablet back at CES, and the device will come in both 3G and WiFi-only versions. The big downside has been that the tablet is … [Read more...] about Xoom Tablet Spied in Sam’s Club for $539
Surfsens is One Tricked Out Surfboard
Surfing has just gotten a much-deserved boost thanks to efforts by two Spanish companies who want that competitive edge during competitions. Tecnalia and Pukas have collaborated to create the Surfsens, a board that has built-in flash memory so its performance on the waves can be assessed. Though … [Read more...] about Surfsens is One Tricked Out Surfboard
Mozilla Unveils Its First Stable Web Apps Store (video)
Mozilla has unveiled its first developer release of their new Web App Store, which is poised to compete with Google's Chrome Web App Store when launched. This new platform represents a significant step forward in the world of web applications, offering developers a robust environment to create and … [Read more...] about Mozilla Unveils Its First Stable Web Apps Store (video)
