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Sleek Renault RS2027 Vision Shows the Future of F1 Cars, Includes Autonomous Modes

By Jackson Chung April 18, 2017

Nobody really knows what the Formula 1 racing series will really be like in a decade, but Renault would like to take a stab at it, with their latest concept, the RS2027 Vision. This sleek 1,322-pound race car is draws power from a turbocharged V6 engine, paired with a two-part kinetic energy recovery system (produces 670-horsepower alone), which generates a combined total power output of to 1,341-horsepower. Design wise, it boasts a fully-enclosed cockpit for added safety. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

New Mac Pro Features Modular Design, Lets You Easily Swap Out Parts

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2017

Curved/Labs unveils a new Mac Pro that boasts a modular design, making it easy to switch out graphics cards, memory, and more. Simply flip open the side doors, and you’ll see slots for full-sized graphics cards, hard drives, SSD drives, and even one for a CPU replacement. Up front, you’ll find an SD card reader, along with a Touchbar. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Futuristic Maserati Hommage Supercar Looks to be Straight from the TRON Universe

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2017

Designer Francesco Gastaldi unveils the Maserati Hommage, a futuristic supercar that looks to be straight from the TRON universe. Boasting a sleek curved design, complete with a single sheet of glass that is utilized as the windscreen, roof and rear window. Underneath the hood, it’s speculated to be powered by either a full-electric powerplant or a hybrid of sorts. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Video Shows What Happens When You Add an External NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti to a MacBook Pro

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2017

The NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti is a beastly graphics card to say the least, but what happens if you pair it with a MacBook Pro? Well, in benchmark tests, when the graphics card was placed inside an AkiTiO Node or Mantiz Venus enclosure, its scores bested the stock internal Radeon Pro 460 graphics by up to 4-times the speed. Scores were even higher when the external GPU was paired with an external display rather than sending the signal back to the MacBook. Click here to view the first image in this week’s things that look like other things gallery. Continue reading for a viral video about the largest tornado ever.

AUKEY Jump Starter w/400A Peak Current is Also 12000mAh Power Bank and Flashlight – Get One for $34.99 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2017

Aukey’s PB-C7 Jump Starter is also a 12,000mAh power bank and 3-mode flashlight, all for $34.99 with coupon code: X9W6CM69, today only, originally $62.99. Compatible with gas powered engines up to 5L and diesel engines up to 3.5L. Keep one in your garage or in the trunk of your car like a spare tire. Jump start your motorcycle or gas powered lawn mower. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: X9W6CM69 during final checkout to receive the additional discount. Continue reading for a hands-on jump start test video and more information.

The Surface of Venus and 15 More Interesting Images from Around the Web

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2017

Venus is a terrestrial planet and is sometimes called Earth’s “sister planet” because of their similar size, mass, proximity to the Sun, and bulk composition. The atmospheric pressure at the planet’s surface is 92 times that of Earth, or roughly the pressure found 3,000-feet underwater on Earth. Venus is by far the hottest planet in the Solar System, with a mean surface temperature of 863° F even though Mercury is closer to the Sun. It’s shrouded by an opaque layer of highly reflective clouds of sulfuric acid, preventing its surface from being seen from space in visible light. In 1975 the Soviet Venera 9 and 10 landers transmitted the first images from the surface of Venus, which were in black and white. In 1982 the first colour images of the surface were obtained with the Soviet Venera 13 and 14 landers. Continue reading for more interesting images from around the web.

FEDOR is a Real-Life Terminator Robot, Can Fire Guns with Both Hands

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2017

Officially called a “cyber cosmonaut,” the 6-foot-tall FEDOR robot has also been given the nickname of “Terminator” after demonstrating that it can shoot a gun using both of its hands. “The robot of the F.E.D.O.R. platform showed skills of firing using both arms. Currently the work on fine motor skills and decision algorithms is underway. This thing can work without a space suit, live not only in a crew vehicle, but even outside it,” said deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of The Last Jedi Easter eggs that you may have missed in the trailer.

Apocalyptic Vertical Factory Sucks in City’s Waste to Produce Energy

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2017

Designers Tianshu Liu and Lingshen Xie have revealed an innovative vertical factory system that doubles as a self-sustaining ecosystem. The skyscraper consists of alternating layers of industry and nature that work together to create a sustainable urban environment, while cleaning the city. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Has an In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, Video Shows How it Works

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2017

Why make the display smaller, just to add a fingerprint scanner? The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 combines the best of both worlds into a sharp 6.4 inch 4K display here, complete with curved edges and corners. The new S Pen boasts Bixby integration for a seamless experience. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.

Tetris-Inspired Pod Skyscraper in Tokyo Actually 3D-Prints Homes on Demand

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2017

The Tetris-inspired “Pod Skyscraper” is not your typical building, as residents can order a ready-to-use modular home created by 3D printers located on the top floor. Once ordered, a crane directly lowers it into place.