Did you know that this year's closest and largest supermoon is set to occur later this week, on June 23, 2013? This full moon will not be only the closest and largest full moon of the year. It also presents the moon's closest encounter with Earth for all of 2013. The moon will not be so close again until August, 2014. Continue reading for more cool and fascinating, yet true, science facts.
With all the popularity of Apple's iPhone 5 as a gaming device, it's no surprise that the company has given the green light to companies, such as Logitech, to produce dedicated game controller accessories. Above, we have a prototype from Logitech. Continue reading for another prototype device, unveiled last year, that has yet to hit the market.
Chainmail is most commonly known as armor consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh. Ebay seller mightysOx decided to create a version specifically for guinea pigs. Click here to view the first image in today's viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video showing how not to load packages onto a plane.
Energy's RC Micro 5.1 Surround Speaker System is currently being offered at just $249.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $999. This system delivers lifelike performance from your favorite games and movies, with precision balanced mids & highs compliments of the Convergent Source Module, to the massive bottom end provided by a specially matched 240 watt 8" compact subwoofer, which features a Ribbed Elliptical surround for great bass detail and extension. Product page. Continue reading to see how one user set it up in their bedroom.
Notable features:[via Amazon]
- Features 2.5-Inch Aluminum woofer and 1/2-Inch Hyperbolic Aluminum tweeter for accurate sound and expansive soundstage.
- Subwoofer, center channel and four front & rear speakers all finished in beautiful High Gloss piano black lacquer.
- Mini subwoofer in High Gloss Black features 8-Inch woofer with Patented Ribbed Elliptical suspension and 240W amplifier.
- Several mounting options with Integrated key-hole mount or 1/4-Inch-20 insert, floor stands optional.
The Eurocopter X3 (X-Cubed) is an experimental high-speed compound helicopter under development by Eurocopter. On June 7, 2013 it demonstrated a speed of 255 knots (293 mph; 472 km/h) beating Sikorsky X2's world record, becoming the fastest compound helicopter as of June 2013. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Here's yet another look at the incredible 3Doodler, which is the world's first 3D printing pen. It utilizes plastic thread made of either acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ("ABS") or polylactic acid ("PLA") that is melted and then cooled through a patented process while moving through the pen, which can then be used to made 3D objects by hand. Continue reading for three videos, more pictures, and additional information.
When people think of tropical islands, places like Hawaii and the Caribbean usually come to mind, but here's one in a place that you'd never expect. Introducing the Tropical Islands Resort in Germany, built inside a hangar built originally to house airships designed to haul long-distance cargo. Continue reading for videos, more pictures, and additional information.
You've probably heard of the Sony contests in which the company gives away a custom PS3 console, but here's one thing you may not have known: they're made by an artist named Javier Riquelm. They come in several varieties, including Metal Gear Rising, Borderlands, and more. Continue reading to see them all.
While it may not be suitable to ride around town, this TRON Light Cycle does have enough computing power for just about any task. Featuring an Intel i7 processor, dual EVGA GTX570 video cards in SLI, and even water cooling. Click here to view the first image in this week's WINS gallery. Continue reading for dog video that you need to see to believe.
Let's face it, a large majority of smartphone owners use their handsets while on the loo, but why bother when you have a gaming system designed specifically for the can? That is just one of the many bizarre inventions and products we've rounded up for you today. Continue reading to see them all.
