Miyerkules, Mayo 19, 2010

Deal of the Day: $49.99 Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse for $27.84 Shipped AR

Amazon has the Logitech MX518 for only $27.84 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $49.99. This optical mouse "does exactly that with its ultra-high resolution, 1600-dpi MX Optical Engine that delivers lightning-fast response and mirror-smooth tracking."

Tony Stark's Iron Man 2 Suit Was Made with a 3D Printer

Believe it or not, pieces of Tony Stark's Iron Man 2 suit/armor was created using an Objet 3d printer. Basically, "Legacy Effects scanned actor Robert Downey Jr.'s hands to create flexible gauntlets no thicker than a dime, which stand in marked contrast to the gloves in the original Iron Man, which were clunky and difficult to maneuver." Video after the break.

Red Dead Redemption Review Surfaces

CVG reports that Game Informer has given Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption a 9.75/10 in their early review. The developers have so much faith in this title that they called the title "'more ambitious' than GTA IV - which was hardly small fry." Continue reading to watch the launch trailer.

HTC Wildfire Unveiled

The HTC Wildfire has been officially unveiled. Powered by Android 2.1, it features a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen, 525-MHz Qualcomm MS7225 processor, 5.0-megapixel autofocus camera, 512MB Flash memory, 384MB RAM, and A-GPS. Video after the break.

60 Minutes Oil Spill Video

60 Minutes recently aired their "The Blowout" segment covering the devastating BP oil spill, and now (thanks to YouTube), the interview is now available online. It features the story of Mike Williams, the chief electronics technician who was one of the last to escape the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Continue reading to watch.

Two F-35 Lighting II Jet Fighters Captured in Formation

Here's a rare sight: two F-35 Lightning II jet fighters flying in formation and being refueled mid-air. These amazing pictures were captured by photographer Justin Slay. Videos after the break.

Geeky Clear NES System

Built by reader Thomas, this geeky Clear NES came about when this modder decided that he "couldn't settle on one franchise that embodied Nintendo." While it may have taken him 2-years to complete, the Clear NES now proudly shows off its 1.79-MHz processor.

Yummy Cupcakes is New Internet Hit

Lately, the hottest internet buzz has been about local eateries -- such as SmashBurger -- and now, it's Yummy Cupcakes making the rounds. They have two locations in California, Burbank and Santa Monica, which are both open 7-days a week. Their famous Cupcake Biscotti was even featured on The Rachel Ray Show last month.

LEGO Stilzkin EXT3 Bridge Launcher Lays its Own Path

Named the Stilzkin EXT3 Bridge Launcher, this is basically used "to deploy bridges to cross rivers, small chasms or similar obstructions; placing the bridge takes less than a minute." Video after the break.

Mercedes F800: The Gas, Electricity, or Hydrogen Powered Car

The Mercdes F800 is unlike any other concept car for the fact that it combines "a traditional gasoline engine using direct-injection technology with a hybrid module, which can be powered up by simply plugging into a charging station." Video after the break.Click here for first picture in gallery.

Adobe Loves Apple

Steve Jobs may not like/prefer Flash, or at least on his portable devices, but one thing's for sure: Adobe loves Apple. They love the company so much that they even created a real ad campaign, with posters like the one you'll see after the break.

Top 5 Funniest Conan O'Brien Tweets

Comedian Conan O'Brien got the boot from NBC months ago, so he needed something to pass time that didn't conflict with his contract terms, and Twitter was the answer. Here are five of the funniest tweets he's posted since then, along with some bonus pictures from his tour. Continue reading to see them all.

Deal of the Day: $79.99 Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse for $33.29 Shipped AR

Amazon has the Logitech MX 1100 for only $33.29 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $79.99. The "hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through documents and Web pages with a flick of your finger, or switch to click-to-click mode to scroll through lists and photos."Product page. Video review after the break.

Joker's iPad Spotted

The Joker's iPad has been spotted, and the super villain is holding Apple in the palm of his hands. Best of all, you can own this nifty decal too, which is priced at just $15 -- simply peel and stick.

World's Best Fan-Made War Machine Suit

If you're able to build a custom War Machine suit that looks better than the real thing, then you know it's time to consider working for a special effects company as a costume designer. Continue reading to see PopSci reader Anthony Le's amazing creation.

Incredible Alien vs Predator Fan Movie Made On $500 Budget

Filmmaker Alex A. Popov wanted to show the world what a properly produced Alien vs Predator film should really be like, so he created Redemption. This fan film took over 2-years to create, on a shoestring budget of just $500. Continue reading to watch.

It took so long cause it was a ONE MAN project. I did all filming, directing, Editing, VFX compositing, sound design, you name it.

Super Mario Flash Game

Bored at work or school? Then it's time for Super Mario Flash. A free online game that is based on Super Mario All-Stars: The Lost Levels for the SNES. For those who missed it, be sure to also check out Super Mario Crossover. Continue reading to play.

Hitachi Unleashes the Geekiest Video Ever

Remember Schoolhouse Rock? Well fans can now rejoice, as "Hitachi presents its perpendicular storage strategy in the style of Schoolhouse Rock." Continue reading to watch the geekiest video ever, originally released in 2005.

Luxurious Camper Trailer Doubles as Second Home

This custom camper trailer by Mehrzeller just might be the coolest ever. It was customized with a full-kitchen, two-level beds, flatscreen televisions, and lost more.

New MacBook Unveiled

Apple officially unveils their refreshed MacBook. Featuring a 2.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 memory, 13.3-inch LED display, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, a 250GB SATA HDD, 10-hour battery, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. Pricing starts at $999 ($950 education store).

Associated Content Acquired by Yahoo for $90-Million in Cash

It's official, Yahoo has acquired the freelance news website Associated Content for $90-million in cash. This move was deemed necessary to keep the company in direct competition with AOL's Seed.com and Demand Media's content network. Associated Content is reported to have 380,000 registered contributors, millions of user-created articles, and gets 16-million unique monthly visitors. Video after the break.

"Associated Content looks and acts a lot like Demand Media, the Santa Monica-based 'content mill' that's drawn a lot of attention in the last year or so - though both companies bristle when you compare the two. It's also thematically related to AOL CEO Tim Armstrong's push to automate the production of content at that company."

Call of Duty Black Ops World Premiere Uncut Trailer Released

Currently being developed by Treyarch, Call of duty: Black Ops -- the 7th installment -- is set in Vietnam and will be released on November 9th, 2010. Continue reading to watch the world premiere uncut trailer.

NBC.com Biggest Loser Voting Now Open for Finale

Voting is now open on NBC.com Biggest Loser to let viewers choose the third finalist -- Daris or Koli. The finale airs May 25th at 8/7c on NBC. Voting page. Continue reading to see one of 24 Hour Fitness' (Biggest Loser sponsor) latest Super Sport gyms.

LEGO Pac-Man Arcade Machine

Though it may display a Pac-Man marquee, this fully-functional LEGO arcade machine actually has 48 built-in games, thanks to a JAMMA arcade board. Other features include a 19-inch Samsung LCD display and custom arcade controls. Video after the break.

The Jamma allows you to easily pick any classic arcade ROM from a library of 48 games. It is now discontinued, but if you are looking to build something similar, there's a 60-in-1 model available for just $160.

Top 3 Geekiest Pianos

Whether it be playing songs, relaxing, and/or entertaining guests, the piano is a musical instrument that allows you to accomplish all three. Continue reading to see three of the geekiest examples, inspired by Walyou.

Terminator-Inspired 2020 Harley Davidson Motorcycle

We have seen the future of Harley Davidson motorcycles, and it's the 2020. Inspired by the auto-terminators in Terminator 4: Salvation, this bike combines classic design elements with futuristic technology, like laser cut gauges, GPS, and even lights.

Who Needs an iPhone

Who needs an iPhone, when you've got a classic Nokia 3330, non-functional 512MB card / Bluetooth receiver, portable camcorder, and MP3 player hacked together into a rig that does absolutely nothing. Plus, it looks like a monstrosity to boot.

6 of the Funniest Parenting Fails Ever

Most parents have experienced firsthand a fail or ten, but thanks to the internet and social media websites, these few mishaps have gone viral for the world to see.

Deal of the Day: $39.99 Logitech C250 Webcam for $14.99 Shipped AR

Amazon has the Logitech C250 for just $14.99 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $39.99. The "enhanced VGA sensor captures your image in crisp, colorful video. A one-touch snapshot button lets you take and email vivid photos, software enhanced up to 1.3-megapixels." Product page. Video after the break.

There's a built-in microphone with Logitech RightSound technology for clear conversations. It even cancels distracting background noise. Included Logitech Fun Filters let you easily add fun video effects.

Team Portress: When Team Fortress 2 Meets Portal


Team Portress 2 is basically a modification that combines gameplay elements of both Team Fortress 2 and Portal. Here's one example: "there's a timer for each portal, instituted in order to keep players from being stuck in perpetual loops." Videos after the break.

Gundam Phone Dock is World's Coolest

Bandai and Softbank have partnered to bring you a limited edition Gundam phone with dock to celebrate the anime series 30th anniversary. The handset features a 12.1-megapixel camera and a 3.4-inch OLED display. No word yet on pricing or availability outside of Japan.