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Tech NewsSploidWatch this mom screaming like a banshee in an Apple Store
Apple Stores. Glowing peaceful churches for fanboys to adore their glass and metal idols, drink their kool-aid at the Genius Bar and—soon!—celebrate the Sixth Coming of the JesusPhone. Except for this mother, who has had enough of whatever stupid nonsense she was being subjected to. Is it just me or does she look like Princess … Continued
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3D Helmet for Surgeons Turns Complex Surgery Into Call of Duty
Laparoscopic surgery lets surgeons use tiny “keyhole” incisions and micro-sized 3D cameras to operate on internal organs without leaving big, slow-healing scars. It’s already considered a revolutionary procedure, and now Sony is introducing a 3D helmet display that advances the tech even further. It’s like Oculus Rift for your appendectomy. With two OLED displays producing … Continued
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NumberSnap for Android: Secretly Snap Pics and Never Forget a Face
For a good portion of the population, remembering both names and faces is a task too astronomical to even conceive of. You meet a fun, new person, and you don’t want to be rude—but chances are, as soon as they walk away, you’ve already forgotten what they look like. The problem only exacerbated when you’ve … Continued
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DARPA Is Building a Submarine Mothership to Launch Drones From the Sea
Drones are nuts. After all, they’re robotic war machines that kill on command. But the mad scientists at DARPA are working on something that’s even more nuts: a submarine that can carry an assortment of drones around the sea and launch them into the air. That’s nuts. This drone mothership—that’s DARPA’s word not ours—is a … Continued
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I Can’t Stop Watching This Woman’s Epic Apple Store Meltdown
Here we have a mother having a meltdown at The Grove Apple Store in LA. It’s unclear what exactly she’s having a tantrum over but it’s completely mesmerizing. I’ve had the Vine open on my second screen on loop for the last 10 minutes. I can’t stop watching. And frankly, who hasn’t wanted to do … Continued
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What would happen if Disney’s DuckTales were set in the real world?
Fox’s Animation Domination series features a segment in which they make scientifically accurate versions of classic cartoons with hilarious results. The latest one is Disney’s DuckTales. I always knew Uncle Scrooge is a sphincter-less necrophagous cannibal who rapes females with his corkscrew penis. Video is NSFW.
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An Inconspicuous Wicker Fan That Blends In With Your Cottage Decor
If you’re fortunate enough to have access to a lakeside cottage in the summer, you probably won’t lament the fact that air conditioning isn’t included. Most of the time, a cool breeze off the lake is all you need to stay comfortable. But on those particularly unbearable days when it feels like the planet’s melting, … Continued
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This Nonprofit Is Quietly Cloning the World’s Largest (and Oldest) Trees
The 2,500-year-old Ankerwycke Yew, which sits near a medieval nunnery in Southern England, has borne witness to some serious history. It shaded the King of England during the signing of the Magna Carta. It was a favorite meeting spot of Anne Boleyn and King Henry. And it’s likely going to see a whole lot more, … Continued
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First video and images of the royal baby
He looks like pink blob, as expected. Two arms. Two legs (I guess?). One head. No extra eyes. No tentacles in sight. The future King of England is a normal baby. Or so it seems. All is good in the world and the British Empire breathes easy again.
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Sci-Fi Legend Arthur C. Clarke’s 1986 Predictions for Future Baseball
In 1986, legendary science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke wrote a book that explored what the world might look like in the year 2019. Titled July 20, 2019: Life in the 21st Century, the book has predictions about everything from transportation to sex. But it’s his predictions about sports of the future that may raise … Continued
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This incredible painting was made by a 97-year-old using an ancient PC
97-year-old Hal Lasko uses an old crappy PC with Windows 95 and the crude Microsoft Paint to create his art. The outstanding World War II veteran and retired draftsman’s work demonstrates that, if you have talent, the tools don’t matter at all.
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Tech NewsWatch Goodyear Build Its New Blimp-Replacing Zeppelin
The current Goodyear Blimps have been watching NFL games from the sky since 1969, and now, just like a player who’s been on the receiving end of too many bad tackles, it’s time to retire in favor of something younger and faster. So taking the place of the aging GZ-20 blimps are three new Zeppelin … Continued
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Gonzo porno video demonstrates Google Glass’s only good use
Google Glass—the awkward camera-equipped glasses that only awkward geeks actually want to use—has finally found a useful and perhaps killer application: gonzo porn. Nothing will beat this contraption for hands-free point-of-view porn filming.
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Dealzmodo: Windows 8 Upgrade, Dual Monitors, Bamboo Stylus, Storage
Most people will eventually upgrade to Windows 8, and today you can do so on the cheap. Grab the pro upgrade version on the cheap for $55 today from eBay. The eventual update from this to 8.1 will be free, in case there was any confusion there. [eBay] Top Deals • Windows 8 Pro Upgrade … Continued
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This NFC-Enabled Ring Stores Your Personal Data On Your Fingertips
Have you ever wanted to wave your hand to unlock a door or transfer your contact information by simply touching a phone? How about keeping all of your top secret passwords at arm’s length, literally? Well, with this Kickstarter-funded near field communication-enabled ring, all that could soon be possible. The technology behind the NFC ring … Continued
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I can’t stop watching this bullet shot underwater
Did you know you can shoot an AK-47 underwater? I didn’t. It looks mesmerizing in super-slow motion. I love the way it displaces water momentarily and how the space collapses in such a weird, otherworldly motion. Watch the complete video here.
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The First Instagram Videos Out of North Korea Show an Isolated Otherworld
Just a few months ago, North Korea decided to flip on its 3G network, giving anyone who somehow managed to find access to a phone the ability to Instagram a landscape that comes with its very own sepia-toning. Now, though, thanks to Associated Press photographer David Guttenfelder and reporter Jean Lee, we have the (as … Continued
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Tech NewsHere’s Your First-Ever Google Glass Porno Trailer (NSFW)
The first ever porno shot with Google Glass has wrapped and here’s the trailer for it. Google might have put the kibosh on allowing x-rated apps onto Glass (for now) but that hasn’t stopped the porn industry from doing what they do best: using new technology to enhance the, um, adult experience. The not yet … Continued
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75 Close-Ups Of Bugs
Up close, bugs are terrifying. Heck, from far, bugs are terrifying. But with the safe distance through the lens of a camera? They’re amazing. WINNER: Mama? Shot with Canon 550D MC Helios 44-3 Macro extension tubes ISO 100 1/400 f8 I was hunting (for a pic) in my garden when this guy landed on my … Continued
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Tech NewsInternet Pioneers Discuss the Future of Money, Books, and Paper in 1972
Imagine a world where nearly every book ever published could be delivered to you electronically in the blink of an eye. Imagine a world where all of your banking is done without having to visit a bank teller. Imagine a world where paper doesn’t need to be shuttled around to exchange ideas. I know, I … Continued
By Matt Novak