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The Future Is Now — Star Trek Phasers Are Real

Emerald Catron — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:12:15 +0000

You know how sometimes you’re walking through Times Square, and it reminds you a little too much of ‘Blade Runner,’ then you get an email on your hand-sized computer/phone, and you have a massive panic attack because THE FUTURE IS NOW?!!!!! This video does not help that feeling. At all. According to Rusty Ward, host [...]

'Textastrophe' Pranks People Who Publicly Display Their Phone Number

Emerald Catron — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

Have you ever seen somebody share their phone number publicly (on Craigslist maybe, or one of those homemade ads for “computer lessons” on the subway) and thought to yourself “I should totally prank this guy”? You haven’t? Oh, uh … neither have we. Ever. Clearly — we’re not monsters. But the person behind Textastrophe is! [...]

FINALLY! City of Victoria to Study Traffic Light Timing

Dave Fenix — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:19:28 +0000

God knows if you've ever driven anywhere in this town and have been in a hurry in the process, you are going to get caught by a red light. There's just no way around it. Well, after 5 years (since their last study) the City of Victoria is scheduled to take a look at the timing of those red lights on the city's busiest thoroughfares

Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

Tennessee Football Using Drone To Film Practices

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:57 +0000

The University of Tennessee football team could be a lot more dangerous this fall. The Volunteers and new head coach Butch Jones have a drone. For now, Tennessee claims it's just using the hovering drone to record different angles of pla

The Email Guitar-Talk About A Cool Use of Technology!

Adam West — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:29 +0000

Okay, so you spend a lot of time on the computer at work and at home, so wouldn't it be cool if you could use some of that time more productively, like to practice your guitar?

Well, now you can! Yes, now you can practice guitar, and send email at the same time!

Nudie Bars Already Laying The Smack Down On Google Glass

Jameson LaMarca — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

Google recently announced their new product,Â Glass,Â the strange looking eyewear which allows you to surf the web and take pictures and video all while looking like Jean-Claude Van Damme in “Universal Soldier.” Early adopters (those nerdy guys at your office who are up to speed on the latest trends and gadgets long before anyone else) are [...]

Facebook's New 'Home' Ad Proving Controversial

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000

Usually when Facebook draws the ire of the collective internet it’s because it’s made a change to its format. But this time it’s one of the social network giant’s TV commercials that has the Web firing off a barrage of negative comments. The spot is for Facebook’s new Home phone feature. In the ad, a [...]

5 Weird Concept Cars That Were Vetoed by Some Buzzkill in a Suit

Mike Adams — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:00:30 +0000

Every year, new groundbreaking automotive designs are introduced to this progressive planet, which serve to challenge both the traditional definitions of driving and masculinity alike. While automakers and their mad science committees work relentlessly to become the first to bare the most radical and important amendments to the automotive industry, many of these concepts never see the light of day

5 March Madness Apps to Get You Through to the Final Four

Eric Rogell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:59:54 +0000

March Madness is in full-on, face-painted, trash-talking, ankle-snapping, buzzer-beating, swing. Unless you’re 6’9″ and play for Louisville, the only way you’re going to the Final Four is to buy a ticket and make the pilgrimage to Atlanta or watch it on the big screen from your couch. Either way, we’ve got 5 March Madness apps [...]

This Pixelated Swimsuit Might Give Us a Heart Attack, Should We Ever See it in Action

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:47 +0000

The only thing better than scoping out a hot chick wearing a skimpy bikini is catching a glimpse of one wearing nothing at all. Sadly, those pesky laws of modern civilization seem to frown on public nudity. This means that unless you frequent nude beaches, your chances of catching an eyeful of the Nipplous Mountains and the Snail Trail Canal this summer are discouragingly low. However...

12 Retro Ads for Phones, Computers and Beepers That Will Make You Cringe

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:27:23 +0000

Ah, technology. Whatâ€™s new today will most likely be old by tonight, which is why itâ€™s so fun to look back at “must have” goodies that we felt compelled to buy to keep up with the times. Remember computers that were so big they could fill your living room? Or cell phones so large it [...]

New Google – Adidas Sneaker Talks Trash To You

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:53:33 +0000

Adidas and Google revealed a new talking sneaker prototype at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas last weekend. The motion-sensing kicks feature a speaker on the tongue that can make commands, give encouragement and post online status updates based on what the wearer is — or isn't — doing while wearing the shoes.

Sinful Robot Creates Virtual Whack-Shack for Gamers and Other Sex Fiends

Mike Adams — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:00:34 +0000

I think sex on TV is fine as long as you don’t fall off â€“ Woody Allen There was a time not so long ago when the most advanced conception of no-latex virtual sex involved spending hours sitting in front of a tv spanking the olâ€™ joystick to ‘Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of [...]

Clever Dad Hacks Donkey Kong Game So Daughter Can Play As a Girl

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:02:30 +0000

Equal rights have finally come to video games. In a bit of ingenuity, a game developer named Mike Mika managed to hack the classic video game Donkey Kong so that instead of playing as Mario, his three-year-old daughter could play as Pauline, one of the female characters who usually needs to be rescued. Mikaâ€™s quest [...]

Five-Year-Old Boy Spends More Than $2,500 on 'Zombies Vs. Ninjas' App

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:00:21 +0000

Everyone knows it costs money to raise a child, but itâ€™s the unforeseen expenses that really add up. A five-year-old boy in England named Danny Kitchen recently downloaded the game ‘Zombies vs. Ninjas’ for free on his parentsâ€™ iPad after getting his fatherâ€™s permission. However, Danny soon came across a screen asking if heâ€™d like [...]

How Do I Stop the Facebook Beeping Sound?

Joe Hyer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:00:36 +0000

Has your computer made any strange pinging sounds today, but you can't figure out where it's coming from? The answer is probably Facebook. The world's most popular social networking site now makes a sound whenever you have a notification -- you know, for timeline posts, friend requests and more. Luckily, the sound can be turned off by following these three simple steps.

Watch This Giant Real-Life Robot Dog Fling Cinderblocks Across the Room

Mike Moody — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:33:27 +0000

The mad scientists over at Boston Dynamics have created a four-legged dog-like robot they call BigDog robot. In this video released by BD earlier this week, you can see BigDog’s sole purpose, which, apparently, is to creep everyone out while flinging things across the room. Go technology! We’re calling the cops if this thing starts [...]

What I Learned in My Week Without a Smartphone — The Fairer Sex Files

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:00:51 +0000

There are times in my life (for instance, when in the presence of Andrew W.K.) where I am unspeakably grateful to have a tool in my pocket to document my increasingly-ridiculous life. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself phone-less in the Big Apple for almost an entire week. Things got really weird. My [...]

Killng House Flies Has Never Been More Awesome

Adam West — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:31:24 +0000

Man, I hate flies. When they get into the house, I become obsessed with putting them out of my misery.You can use a magazine, a rolled up newspaper, a fly swatter or other methods. I have discovered that you can actually sneak up on them, and nail or capture them in your hand, if you're slick enough. But what would be the ultimate way to deal with them? With the Bug-A-Salt! Check it out.