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Gamer Spends 4-Months Building Mithzan 64, a Portable N64 with 3D-Printed Parts

By Jackson Chung March 21, 2018

Portable N64s are nothing new, but this one by Downings Basement features a plethora of 3D-printed parts. “Just like the Hesline, this is an N64 portable but NTSC instead of PAL. It’s got virtually the same specs and component list, other than the fact this was mostly 3D printed using my new SLA Form 2 3D printer. Thought the learning curve was steep with this one and the amount of problems I had trying to make it all work were a royal PITA, this is certainly one of my better works and I’m excited to see where this might lead, given who this was made for,” said its creator. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one showing how to make your very own gumball machine.

FastPhotoStyle Uses Artificial Intelligence to Transfer One Photo Style to Another Image

By Jackson Chung March 21, 2018

Photo credit: Peta Pixel

NVIDIA and a team of scientists from University of California, Merced have developed an AI algorithm called FastPhotoStyle that is capable of transferring one photo’s style, to another, automatically. Unlike similar algorithms, NVIDIA’s results can be generated 60 times faster than traditional methods, since it splits the task in two separate steps: a stylization step where the style of a reference photo is transferred to the content photo, and then a smoothing step, which make things photorealistic using ‘spacially consistent stylizations.’ Continue reading for another video and more information.

Makita CM501D Coffee Maker Runs Off Power Tool Batteries

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Makita may not be synonymous with coffee makers, but the CM501D aims to change that. This followup to the DCM500 (above) is powered by rechargeable Li-ion batteries that powers the company’s cordless power tools, and when fully charged, can make up to 5.3 cups of coffee. Currently, the teal or crimson red models are only available in Japan, priced at $112. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Daenerys and 10 More Game of Thrones Characters Given a Disney-Style Makeover

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Photo credit: Comboe Studio via Bored Panda

Sure, the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones may not air until 2019, but fans at Comboe Studio have found a creative way to pass time. Two artists, Fernando Mendonca and Anderson Mahanski, decided to give many of the series’ most popular characters a Disney-style makeover, like the whimsical Daenerys above. Continue reading for more.

Video Shows What Happens When You Fly a Drone Up to 33,000-Feet

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Yes, cameras-equipped weather balloons regularly capture footage from extremely high altitudes, but one man from Russia decided to do the same, but with a drone. He managed to get a 2.34-pound hobbyist drone all the way up to 33,000-feet, and for 25-minutes to boot. Thankfully, Russia has not regulated a maximum height for drone operators, as the footage you see was shot near the central town of Strezhevoy. Continue reading for another video and more information.

C Seed Supermarine is World’s Largest Outdoor TV, Available in 144″ or 201″ Models

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Available in 144″ or 201″ models, the C Seed Supermarine is the world’s largest outdoor TV. Not just limited to your home, you’ll also be able to set it up on the deck of a superyacht or boat as part of a high-end theater system, complete with a Dolby surround audio system. The sets utilize a series of LED panels paired with a hydraulic drive system to take up just 31 inches of space below deck when not in use. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Nectome Claims They Can Back Up Your Consciousness, But You Won’t Physically Live to Tell About It

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Not quite as advanced as the “stacks” seen in Netflix’s Altered Carbon, but startup Nectome claims they can perfectly preserve human brains for use in the future when technology will enable them to transfer their consciousness to a computer.

Guy Puts Vintage Image on eBay for $9.99, Turns Out to be $2-Million Jesse James Photo

By Jackson Chung March 20, 2018

Photo credit: SWNS via Peta Pixel

Justin Whiting from Spalding, U.K. stumbled upon a vintage photo while browsing eBay back in July 2017, and what caught his eye was that it resembled Jesse James. So, he purchased it for $9.99 and went about his business, that is until…he took it to forensic experts in the United States who then confirmed it was original and most likely handled by the famous outlaw himself, aged 14. “It was an easy match since it was compared to a longtime known image of the young Jesse James at 14. Justin’s image, however, was the same pose taken the same day by the same photographer[…] [It’s a] one-of-a-kind original that most likely was handled by the teenaged Jesse James himself,” said 19th-century photo expert Will Dunniway. Continue reading for two more pictures, another video and additional information.

Self-Driving Uber Fatally Strikes Woman in Arizona, Company Suspends Autonomous Tests

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2018

A woman has been fatally struck by a self-driving Uber vehicle in Arizona, causing the ride-hailing company to suspend its autonomous vehicle program across the United States and Canada. The accident occurred in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe, and marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle, which are being tested around the globe. The Tempe Police stated that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel at the time of the accident, which occurred overnight on Sunday local time. Continue reading for two more videos and information.

$1.5-Billion George Lucas Museum Breaks Ground, is Millennium Falcon-Inspired

By Jackson Chung March 19, 2018

Construction of the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has begun, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. The exhibitions will explain the myths, legends, stories and portraits of people that shape societies and bring them together as one, with art from paintings and digital works to comic strips and movies like “Star Wars.” The multistory 100,000-square-foot museum is designed to resemble Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon spacecraft, surrounded by 11 acres of green space, underground parking, a restaurant, movie theaters and other amenities. Continue reading for two more videos, pictures and information.