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KARLSSON Smart Companion is Basically a Drone You Wear Like a Watch

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Designed by Germany-based studio PEARL Creative, the KARLSSON Smart Companion is basically a wearable drone that is worn just like a watch. When not in use, it functions similar to a smart watch, allowing users to track sports activities, but at the push of a button, the face transforms into a miniature drone that can be deployed in seconds. “KARLSSON consists of two elements. The basis is a minimalistic wrist strap that primarily serves as the ‘landing platform’ for a flight-capable smart unit. In autonomous flight mode, KARLSSON expands the possibilities of a conventional smartwatch with a multitude of new functions,” said the studio. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Fostla Mercedes-AMG GT S Gets Sleek Green Makeover with 20-inch ADV.1 Wheels

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Fostla has taken the Mercedes-AMG GT S to the next level, and the upgrades are not just cosmetic. The supercar now boasts a Level 2 package that includes ECU tuning, upgraded downpipes by PP-Performance and a BMC sports air filter, which up power output to 641 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Exterior wise, there’s a Prior Design body kit wrapped in Malachite Green, a KW coilover suspension and 20-inch ADV.1 alloys. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Google Pixel Slate Hybrid 2-in-1 Tablet Unveiled, is Powered by Reimagined Chrome OS

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Photo credit: Cherlynn Low / Engadget

Successor to Google’s Pixelbook, the company’s new $599 (starting) Pixel Slate, a lightweight 2-in-1 hybrid tablet that doubles as both a workstation and entertainment device, runs a reimagined Chrome OS. At 1.6-pounds, the base model sports a 293 pixels per inch (6 million pixel) display, dual speakers, an Intel Celeron processor, 32GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. Continue reading for a hands-on video, more pictures and information.

Astrobiologist Attempts to Cook a Meal at -94F in Antarctica, Frozen Food Ensues

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Photo credit: Bored Panda
Let’s face it, even though Antarctica is a beautiful barren landscape, it can get quite boring there, especially since summer is just around the corner with the sun up nearly 24-hours a day. Astrobiologist Cyprien Verseux decided to have some fun by cooking up a meal and seeing just how quickly it would freeze in the -94°F temperatures, or at least bringing a few cooked items from the base.

GPV Colonel Truck Can Smash Through Concrete Walls, is an Amphibious 8×8 Monster

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Photo credit: Bar Croft Cars / The Daily Mail

This started out as a GPV Colonel truck, but a group of friends in Michigan decided to transform it into “The Unstoppable Force,” or the world’s only privately-owned amphibious combat vehicle. Ted Yadlowsky and his friends now own the vehicle. The build started way back in 2000, and that year, GPV made around 11 vehicles that were designed or intended for the military. “A lot of thought was put into these vehicles that made them decades ahead of similar class vehicles in the US military. I think it took them close to three years in construction and that’s because this GPV Colonel that I have is a final production vehicle. It has the basic specs, around 26ft long and 101.8 inches wide, which makes it street legal. It has a simple Caterpillar C7 engine that produces 350hp with a ZF6 transmission,” said Yadlowsky. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Mercedes-Benz EXY 6×6 Looks Out of This World, May Not be Ready for Moon Exploration

By Jackson Chung October 9, 2018

Photo credit: Carlex Design

Someday, Mercedes-Benz may actually build a moon rover / vehicle, but as of now, it’s just a pipe dream. Carlex Design transformed an X-Class truck into a six-wheeled monster that could give the G63 6×6 (above video) a run for its money. Featuring a heavy-duty winch, reshaped bumper, a roof-mounted LED light bar, off-road wheels and new side steps. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Photos Lights Up California Sky, Look Other Worldly

By Jackson Chung October 8, 2018

Photo credit: Mayor Eric Garcetti

SpaceX has officially landed its Falcon 9 rocket for the first time in California, as it had previously done so at least 30 times, but all in Florida and on barges in the Pacific Ocean. The Falcon 9 took the Argentine satellite SAOCOM 1A into orbit, launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base northwest of Los Angeles at approximately 7pm local time on Sunday, and the booster came back to Earth safely eight minutes later. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.

This is What It’s Like to Shoot a Bullet Train Coming Out of a Tunnel at 190MPH

By Jackson Chung October 8, 2018

Photographers have it tough enough, trying to capture perfect shots of stationary objects, but imagine photographing a bullet train coming out of a tunnel at 190mph. Japanese photographer Kunihiko Tsuji has spent decades focusing on just that, and as you might’ve guessed, it requires tons of planning and preparation. Since he normally can’t see the train approaching, he relies solely on sound to time his shot. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Facebook Portal and Portal Plus Video Chat Smart Speakers Unveiled, Can Follow Users

By Jackson Chung October 8, 2018

Facebook’s “Moonshot” Lab has just launched its first consumer products, the Portal ($199) and Portal Plus ($349) smart speakers. Set to compete with Amazon’s Echo when they’re released in November, these devices offer a more interactive experience that allows users to connect with friends using both voice and video. The company states that it won’t listen in on your conversations or store the contents of video chats on its servers. It will only send voice commands to Facebook’s servers when activated by the user, and those are stored in the user’s activity log, which can be deleted manually. Continue reading for two hands-on videos, more pictures and information.

Man in 1943 Photograph Appears to be Using a Mobile Device, Social Media Claims He’s a Time Traveler

By Jackson Chung October 8, 2018

Photo credit: The Daily Mail
Stuart Humphryes posted an interesting colorized historical photo, taken in September 1943 at Towan Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, that appears to show a man in a brown suit using a mobile phone. “British war workers escape to the seaside – this Cornish beach was photographed in September 1943,” said Humphryes. Many on social media were quick to claim that this man had to be a time traveler.