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Soldiers Try To Trade Tech Support For Intel

August 14, 2010 Gadget No Comments

Captain Christian Balan shows holding a spool of Cat-5 cable, eager to play tech support. If he can get the computers running in this relatively-prosperous town of 4000 people, maybe the platoon will get some tips about local insurgent activity

Captain Christian Balan shows up to the computer lab holding a spool of Cat-5 cable, eager to play tech support. If he can get the computers running in this relatively-prosperous town of 4000 people, he figures, it’ll pay dividends in goodwill. Maybe the platoon will get some tips about local insurgent activity. … Continue Reading

Omega Is Already Using Apple’s Liquid Metal

August 14, 2010 Gadget No Comments

When we shared with you Apple’s acquisition of Liquid Technologies‘ supermaterial, we noted that liquid metal is already in use across a variety of industries, from sports to aerospace. Or, you might find it on the wristwatch you have now.

An interesting guided video through Omega’s manufacturing process illustrates how the company fuses Apple’s new material into the bezel and face of its new watches, creating a gorgeous, durable result. Speculation remains as to whether Apple will use its liquid metal for similarly aesthetic ends, or something more functional.

Next Generation 9hrs Capsule Hotel

August 13, 2010 Gadget No Comments

A new capsule hotel called 9hrs has just opened in Tokyo to improve the conditions and experience traditionally provided by capsule hotel.

In the past capsule hotels have been thought of as ‘ grimy, and primarily intended as expedient sleeping solutions for drunk salarymen who have missed the last train home.’ Check out the video after the break. … Continue Reading

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RC soccer boots are a definite hoot

August 27, 2010

Are you a hardcore soccer fan and love the fact that the soccer season has just started in Europe? Then you might want to check out this pair of RC soccer boots. Yes, you won’t even need to wear it to move around, since each of these boots will feature a quartet of wheels under [...]

Lost: The Complete Blu-ray Collection Lightning Review

August 24, 2010

Lost! For $195, you can own all six seasons on Blu-ray, re-living the last six years of ups and downs and sideways emotions you experienced along with the show. Oh, and there are bonus features.

I can’t talk about the extra New Man in Charge feature or some of the hidden details within the packaging itself—there’s [...]

Watch This Skyscraper Appear Out of Thin Air

August 24, 2010

Now that’s a handy magic trick: Observe! This lot, empty but for the world’s largest augmented reality marker. Astonish! As a towering skyscraper flickers to life in its place. Wonder! At just how big a camera they must have needed.
The record-setting AR marker—Guinness-certified!—was dreamt up by architects at Königsberger Vannucchi, a Brazilian firm that wanted [...]

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