Reports are saying that Apple has contacted SF police about a "priceless" phone gone missing. This is probably a ploy just like last years...
Read more here
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
According to this guy who just ran up some numbers, it costs US Employers $280,000,000,000 per year for their employees to look at Facebook at work...that's ridiculous...I don't agree with his numbers like 7 minutes per work day on facebook. PSH! more like 3 hours hahaha!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ground Control to Major Tom...
I love David Bowie's Space Oddity. This guy took the song and made a children's book out of the lyrics.
Here is a sample:
Here is a sample:
The song:
Two Chatbots Talking to Each Other
This video is made by some guys at Cornell that take two chatbot AI programs and make them talk to each other.
It gets a little deep...watch
It gets a little deep...watch
Friday, August 26, 2011
Lampreys
They are like giant ass leeches. Students at Michigan State are developing a repellent made from rotting carcasses of other sea lampreys. Here is a test:
And from underwater:
And here is a picture of what they look like...
And from underwater:
And here is a picture of what they look like...
Redesigned Game Covers
Here are some redesigned covers that look pretty cool:
Gizmodo article (it has more of the covers)
Forum thread (this is the original source)
Razer Blade
This laptop is freaking awesome and I want one. It's from the company Razer and they are calling it the Blade. Get it?? Razer...Blade...OH MAN!
Well when they first announced they were making a laptop it was going to be this super small thing called the Switchblade. The keys on the keyboard were going to be LCD and they would change to whatever game you were playing. Here is a pic of that:
Well when they first announced they were making a laptop it was going to be this super small thing called the Switchblade. The keys on the keyboard were going to be LCD and they would change to whatever game you were playing. Here is a pic of that:
Well now they've wised up a little and made it an actual laptop. 17" screen, about an inch thick....$2,800...need it NOW!
Here are the specs:
The Blade
Price: US$2799.99
Availability: North America Q4 2011
Product Specifications:
· 2.8GHz Intel® Core™ i7 2640M Processor
· 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
· 17.3" LED Backlit Display (1920x1080)
· NVIDIA GeForce® GT 555M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
· Built-in HD Webcam
· Integrated 60Wh Battery
· 320GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
· Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible
· Battery: 6 hours idle, 2 1/2 if playing "hardcore" game.
· 16.81" (Width) x 10.9" (Depth) x 0.88" (Height); 6.97lbs (Weight)
Price: US$2799.99
Availability: North America Q4 2011
Product Specifications:
· 2.8GHz Intel® Core™ i7 2640M Processor
· 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
· 17.3" LED Backlit Display (1920x1080)
· NVIDIA GeForce® GT 555M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
· Built-in HD Webcam
· Integrated 60Wh Battery
· 320GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
· Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible
· Battery: 6 hours idle, 2 1/2 if playing "hardcore" game.
· 16.81" (Width) x 10.9" (Depth) x 0.88" (Height); 6.97lbs (Weight)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Most Stolen Cars
The number 1 most stolen cars are....Escalades.
Surprising?? Nope...However, the total number of thefts reported is the 1994 Honda Accord.
Here is the list (article):
Surprising?? Nope...However, the total number of thefts reported is the 1994 Honda Accord.
Here is the list (article):
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| These SUVs, trucks and cars had the most theft-related insurance claims per 1,000 vehicles. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jonah's Arcade
This is an unedited pilot made by Jonah Ray. If you are familiar with the Nerdist Podcast, he is one of the hosts. This show was passed by comedy central.
Speaker Art
This is really cool to see how they make these art but my OCD kicks in and wants to clean...
Making of TRU. Vol. 1. from Instrumenti on Vimeo.
Making of TRU. Vol. 1. from Instrumenti on Vimeo.
Han Solo Carbonite Ice Trays
YES!! I would not mind have my drinks with this kind of ice...
If you are as nerdy as I am, you can buy them here.
FPSRussia
This guy is crazy. The first time I saw him was on Epic Meal Time. This video shows him driving a tank through a drive-thru at McD's.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
R2D2 Helmet
I SO want this awesome bike helmet. I wouldn't mind if someone made me one :)
Blog of the girl who made it
Blog of the girl who made it
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions
This is pretty crazy but true...The higher up the pyramid, the more distracting
(Click the image for a larger rez)
Best Engagement Photos EVER!
You know you have a keeper when she agrees or plans an engagement photo set to include a zombie attack
Here is a sample:
Here is a sample:
Homeless Heroes
These videos are pretty tight. It's these two guys that go by the name of Homeless Heroes (Jerell freestyles about a cartoon character/video game, while Travis creates a painting relevant to the subject)
Here is one video about Batman:
Here is one video about Batman:
Space Program Ended
As you all may or may not know, the NASA has cancelled it's space program. On July 21, 2010, the last space shuttle launched happened.
These pictures were inspired by the cancellation and are a little sad but awesome at the same time. What else is an astronaut supposed to do now... Here are a few examples:
These pictures were inspired by the cancellation and are a little sad but awesome at the same time. What else is an astronaut supposed to do now... Here are a few examples:
Say Something Nice Project
This was a pretty nice art installtion/project where they put a podium and a megaphone in the middle of New York City with a sign that says "Say Something Nice"
Article behind the project
Article behind the project
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Where's Wall-E?
If you click on this link, there is a contest for a free poster if you can name all the robots.
Click the picture for a higher resolution
Click the picture for a higher resolution
Thursday, August 18, 2011
People in Science
Here is a funny chart about how different people view others in the science field.
GROSS!
Umm...this is just not right. I'm not even going to post a preview picture in fear of being branded a pedo...
But basically they are marketing adult inspired lingerie for children...
CNN Article
But basically they are marketing adult inspired lingerie for children...
CNN Article
Gymkhana 4
I love these videos. Ken Block is super talented and make awesome videos that are entertaining and at the same time amazing.
This particular one was directed by the guy who was the visual director for Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less, Ben Conrad.
The Epic Meal Time guys are on this video as well and you guys know how much I love those guys.
This particular one was directed by the guy who was the visual director for Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less, Ben Conrad.
The Epic Meal Time guys are on this video as well and you guys know how much I love those guys.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
DIABLO 3!!!!
OMG...hopefully I am employed by the time this comes out, or is it the other way around... Either way, I'm reserving this game and I'm going to play it all day, everyday!
It has been announced that in September, the Beta will be released...YES OMG!
It has been announced that in September, the Beta will be released...YES OMG!
Safer Path
This is a really cool project by some MIT students. They show you two pictures and you vote, by looks alone, which place looks safer.
Try it out
Try it out
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Like Button
Today Facebook "Like" button celebrates it's first bday! YAY....(sarcasm); however, I found this pretty cool picture of what people around the world see for the "Like" button
Article
Article
Free iOS apps
For all my iPhone/iPad/iOS followers, Starbucks is offering free apps at their stores. It's the same program like they did for music. The first free app...Shazam Encore (normally $6)
Article
Article
Monday, August 15, 2011
Harold and Kumar
I'm not going to lie, when I first heard they were going to do this, I thought it was going to be stupid. After watching the trailer, I still think it's going to be stupid HOWEVER, I will probably still watch it because these movies are pretty funny as stupid as they are.
OMG!
Crazy video of a stage that collapses on a bunch of people. 5 people died and over 40 were injured
Gizmodo article
Gizmodo article
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Move
This is a digital short. Makes me want to travel...wish I had the money and the time :(
MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.
MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.
Friday, August 5, 2011
International Beer Day!!
Today August 5th is International Beer Day!
Go out and have yourself some good beer or crappy beer, your choice
Go out and have yourself some good beer or crappy beer, your choice
Watch The Throne
Cannot wait till this album drops. Wish I had a job and money to go to the concert. It was originally for Oct but I heard it's pushed back to Dec. 16.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
BACK IN BUSINESS
This is my boy DJ Pryme's new mix! Go download it and listen to it on repeat!!
BACK IN BUSINESS final mix by DJPRYME
BACK IN BUSINESS final mix by DJPRYME
Fruit
So they say you should have 9 servings of fruit a day...I would eat a TON of fruit if they were in awesome shapes like the following:
Some guy carved this out of watermelon...he should try....idk...something cool. Mind is a little occupied since I'm watching the Price is Right while posting this. I got it! He should do the Big Wheel
Water
Water is amazing and especially during this time of heat, it's super important. But after all of this PSA announcement, here is something cool that someone captured with a drop of water. They took a picture of a water drop that was in front of an MC Escher artwork
Pooh Rx
Saw this image on geekologie, I've always heard of each of the characters having a psychological problem but these are the drugs they should be taking
Original link
Original link
Superman
Seriously...how many times are they going to recast a character in movies. First it was Spiderman, which I'm not going to lie, I am excited about that; but now it's Superman. This will be the third Superman in the movies. But it does look awesome...
Click here to read more
Click here to read more
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Lights, "camera", action (dance)!
I don't usually watch America's Got Talent but I've seen a couple of this group's performance. Pretty tight!
Zelda: The Children's Story
These drawings are amazing and I would totally buy this book if it came out!
For more of her work click here
For more of her work click here
Real Life WWF
I know I know...it's WWE but i refuse to call it that since I grew up with it being called WWF but ANYWAYS!
This is a real life wrestling match. I saw this clip on Sportscenter
This is a real life wrestling match. I saw this clip on Sportscenter
Monday, August 1, 2011
Cancer Dogs
I love hot dogs as much as the next guy but this is kind of discerning. According to this article, researchers have concluded that hot dogs are as bad as cigarettes...WHAT?!?
Scientists are awesome and everything but seriously? What isn't bad for you? Did you know carrots are poisonous? Fact!
Gizmodo article
Scientists are awesome and everything but seriously? What isn't bad for you? Did you know carrots are poisonous? Fact!
Gizmodo article
iPhone 5?
Apparently this is a clone of the iPhone 5 from the same factory that is making the new iPhone...
Don't know if I really like it, I guess I'll have to wait till specs come out for it
Don't know if I really like it, I guess I'll have to wait till specs come out for it
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