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Don’t Pay $100, Get Logitech’s Wireless Performance Mouse MX for $39.99 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 22, 2018

Logitech’s Wireless Performance Mouse MX is highly rated and is being offered for just $39.99 shipped, today only, originally $99.99. Darkfield Laser Tracking lets you track on more surfaces than ever – including glass, where other mice flat-out fail. Logitech’s exclusive technology tracks mouse movements by producing a detailed micro-roadmap of the work surface. So now you can confidently use your mouse on surfaces you never could before like clear glass, lacquered wood and marble. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video review and more information.

Novitec McLaren 720S Gets Power Boosted to Nearly 800HP, Does 0-60 in 2.7s

By Jackson Chung August 22, 2018

Novitec’s McLaren 720S takes an extremely fast supercar and makes it even faster, starting with an N-Tronic ECU for the engine, which enables its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 to generate 795 hp and 647 lb-ft of torque. This means it can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in a mere 2.7 seconds, 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in 7.5 seconds, and top out at a blistering 215 mph (346 km/h). Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.

Tesla CEO Gives Popular YouTube Tech Star Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) Tour of Fremont Factory

By Jackson Chung August 22, 2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently teamed up with Youtube tech star Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, to give the internet an up-close look at what goes on behind-the-scenes at the company’s Fremont factory. He may not be the first, as owners, VIPs, and the media, often get to tour the grounds, but this is one of the first starring a social media star. Currently, there are about 10,000 employees working at the Fremont factory to produce vehicles at a rate of about 7,000 units per week. Continue reading for MKBHD’s video interview with Elon Musk.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Heads Toward Venus, Will Use Its Gravity to Launch Into the Sun’s Outer Corona

By Jackson Chung August 22, 2018

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a robotic spacecraft en route to probe the outer corona of the Sun, is headed towards Venus, and expected to arrive by November 5th. It will then use the gravity of Venus to slow itself down in order to achieve the desired angle of approach to the Sun. “Parker Solar Probe is operating as designed, and we are progressing through our commissioning activities. The team – which is monitoring the spacecraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week – is observing nominal data from the systems as we bring them on-line and prepare Parker Solar Probe for its upcoming initial Venus gravity assist,” said Andy Driesman of the Applied Physics Lab explains. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Amphibious Dobbertin HydroCar Works on Both Land and Water, Costs $1-Million

By Jackson Chung August 22, 2018

Created by Rick Dobbertin, the Dobbertin HydroCar took 10-years to complete with a total build cost estimated at $1-million, and one lucky person will be able to become its new owner, thanks to Worldwide Auctioneers. This amphibious vehicle can morph from land to water mode in seconds, powered by a Bill Mitchell racing engine that generates 762-horsepower. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.

Mil-Spec Hummer H1 Launch Edition Officially Launched, is Powered by 500hp Turbo Diesel V8

By Jackson Chung August 21, 2018

Always wanted a brand new Hummer H1, but never got around to purchasing one from AM General between 1992 – 2006? Well, now is your chance. Meet the $239,000 Mil-Spec Automotive Hummer H1 Launch Edition. Featuring an after-burner grey paint job, this rugged 4-door hardtop pickup’s body has been lengthened by 7-inches and width increased by 8-inches, while sitting on aluminum gun-black alloy wheels wrapped in Nitto Ridge Grappler tires. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Real “Kwik-E-Mart” from The Simpsons Opens, Internet Goes Crazy

By Jackson Chung August 21, 2018

Fans of “The Simpsons” will instantly recognize the name “Kwik-E-Mart,” as it’s the local convenience store in the show, but a real-life version has just opened in South Carolina at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. It will eventually be the exit for a Simpsons 4-D movie, opening later this year at the local Aztec Theater, which will be themed after one of Springfield’s cinemas.

Don’t Pay $150, Get the Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa Hands-Free for $99.99 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 21, 2018

Amazon’s Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa hands-free is a perfect backup device, or just one that you use to make life easier around the house, and it’s being offered for just $99.99 shipped, today only, originally $149.99. Featuring a brilliant 10.1″ 1080p Full HD display (1920 x 1200), a 1.8 GHZ quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Use Alexa hands-free mode to pause videos, play music, open apps, show sports scores, display the weather, and more – just ask. Product page. Continue reading for an in-depth video review, more pictures and information.

Sleek Rough Crafts “Indigo Flyer” Motorcycle is Based on the Ducati Monster 1200 S

By Jackson Chung August 21, 2018

Rough Crafts Indigo Flyer Ducati Monster

Sleek and stylish, Taiwan-based Rough Crafts latest SportClassic motorcycle project, the “Indigo Flyer,” is based on the Ducati Monster 1200 S. The team, lead by Winston Yeh, completely rebuilt the bike’s bodywork from scratch and added 48mm Ohlins forks to strengthen the chassis, and six-spoke wheels from Wukawa Industry, wrapped in Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp rubber, for some flair. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Sports Drink Photo Filter and 10 More Examples of Photography Editing Magic

By Jackson Chung August 21, 2018

Photo credit: Gilmar Silva via Bored Panda

Let’s face it, not all professional photographers need to spend thousands on equipment, and Brazilian photographer Gilmar Silva shows why. He started his LUGARxPHOTO (“place and photo”) series to show what goes on behind-the-scenes at professional photo shoots, and all the practical effects that go into them before getting the Photoshop treatment later. Continue reading for more pictures.