Double Fine Adventure, an upcoming video game that will be released on Steam, raised over $1.1-million in just 24-hours on Kickstarter, making it the website's most successful campaign ever. Kickstarter page. Continue reading for a video.
The independent developer initially requested just $400,000 - $300,000 to make the game and $100,000 to develop a documentary delivered to the project's backers - and has promised to roll extra funding back into the project.[via VG247]
The FBI recently released its file on Steve Jobs, and surprisingly enough, the former Apple CEO "was considered for a 'sensitive position' in the Bush I White House back in 1991; it also contains results of an investigation into a 1985 bomb threat against Jobs." Continue reading for the news report.
Several individuals questioned Mr. Jobs' honesty stating that Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals. They also commented that, in the past, Mr. Jobs was not supportive of [redacted] (the mother of his child born out of wedlock) and their daughter; however, recently has become supportive.[via 9to5Mac]
The NASA-inspired "Zero Gravity Roller Coaster" will cost approximately $50-million to build and "travel up a steep track at speeds of 100 miles an hour before beginning a controlled drop that would essentially put its passengers into zero gravity for eight seconds." Continue reading to see how passengers would look inside the ride.
To create that illusion, a linear induction motor system would speed coasters up the track with unprecedented precision. As the coaster approached a top speed of more than 100 mph, it would suddenly and ever so slightly decelerate - just enough to throw the passengers up from their seats, like stones from a catapult - and then quickly adjust its speed to fly in formation with and around the passengers.[via PopSci - TheVerge]
The Klipsch HD Theater 1000 "consists of five speakers-left, center and right front channels with two rear surrounds-and one powered subwoofer; all five speakers in this home theater are identical, creating a seamless blend of sound and style." It's currently being liquidated for just $398.77 (normally $999). Product page. Continue reading for a video preview.
Inside each modern, high-gloss black enclosure, you'll find durable, high-quality components that will provide superior performances for years to come. Each speaker is magnetically shielded-so it won't interfere with your TV picture-and can be positioned vertically or horizontally next to your HDTV or other type of flat-panel.[via Amazon]
Inserting a picture and moving it to the proper place in Microsoft Word seems like an easy task, but most of the time, that simple task severely messes up your documents. Click here to see more of today's most popular images, courtesy of Imgur.com. Continue reading for a video explaining Harry Potter in 60 seconds.
Set for release on August 3, 2012, The Bourne Legacy stars Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross. This film will not begin where the last one left off, but rather be a spin-off of the original series. Continue reading to watch the first theatrical trailer.
CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera operators should never fall asleep because they just might mistake an undercover police officer for a burglar. That's exactly what happened here, causing the plain-clothed officer to chase himself for 20-minutes. Click here to see more FAILS, courtesy of Failblog.org. Continue reading to watch a strange North Korean Photoshop tutorial.
If you're wondering who might be playing Lara Croft in the next Tomb Raider movie, look no further than illyne of deviantART. Not only is she a geeky gamer, but a masterful Lara Croft cosplayer as well. Click here to see more. Continue reading for a video.
These stunning masterpieces were created by artist Lorenzo Duran using real leaves. He "was originally inspired by the old paper-cutting techniques of Chinese and Japanese, and later decided to apply them on leaves." Continue reading to see more.
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More than just your standard hatchback, the Kia Track'ster "ticks all our boxes with all-wheel-drive, a six-speed transmission, and a 250-hp turbocharged four-banger underhood." No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.
Inside, the Soul's rear bench has been binned in favor of a fully-integrated equipment tray and spare tyre well. Handy, as Kia wants this concept to be a road-going track fiend.[via TopGear - Jalopnik]
