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Porsche Design BOOK ONE Laptop Gets Reviewed, is a 2-in-1 Hybrid That Costs $2500

By Jackson Chung December 14, 2017

Photo credit: Newegg

The Porsche Design BOOK ONE is essentially a 2-in-1 concept laptop and tablet hybrid, as well as one of the world’s thinnest convertibles / detachables. Featuring a 13.3-inch QHD display, Intel’s latest 7th generation Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The hinge is very similar to the one found on Lenovo’s Yoga line, enabling users to push the display 360° and use it in tablet mode. Continue reading for another video review, more pictures and information.

Pocket-Sized Dolfi Ultrasonic Washing Machine and 5 More Clever Gadgets That Make Life Easier

By Jackson Chung December 14, 2017

Let’s face it, trying to wash your clothes while traveling is a hassle to say the least, but the pocket-sized Dolfi aims to change that. This device uses ultrasonic technology to convert a bucket or a sink anywhere in the world into a functional washing machine. Simply fill a sink with water, add dirty clothes, detergent, drop the device in, turn it on and watch as it emits powerful ultrasonic waves that travel through water, creating, high pressure bubbles. The bubbles then implode to generate strong jets of water that push the detergent through the fabric removing dirt and stains, with a complete cycle requiring just 30-minutes. Continue reading for five more clever gadgets that will make your life easier.

If They Made a Star Wars Film Based on Ralph McQuarrie’s Concept Art, This is What it Would Look like

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

Without Ralph McQuarrie, there would be no Star Wars because George Lucas himself reached out to the artist to help visualize the planets, vehicles, and characters he only saw in his head. The duo created some amazing artwork that not only helped convince studios to fund Star Wars, but McQuarrie’s style crafted the visual design of the entire galaxy to come. The DAVE School in Orlando, Florida created a trailer based on this artwork to shows what such a film would look like. Continue reading for two more videos, artwork and information.

Botnik Studios Used Artificial Intelligence to Generate This New Harry Potter Chapter

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

Botnik Studios used artificial intelligence to write a brand new Harry Potter chapter, titled “Harry Potter and the Portrait of What Looked Like a Large Pile of Ash”. How? Well, they trained the AI using an algorithmic tool, created by Jamie Brew, a former writer for Clickhole and The Onion, using all seven of the novels. Continue reading to read the three-page chapter.

MoKo Wireless Charger (iPhone X, etc.) Has 3 Coils and Doubles as Smartphone Stand, Get One for $27.99 Shipped

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

The MoKo Wireless Charger not only has a 3 coil design, but works with any Qi-enabled smartphone, including the iPhone X, all for $27.99 shipped, today only, originally $34.99. It can be adjusted to various angles (up to 90°) while charging, making it perfect to watch movies or read emails. Plus, the DC 5V design makes this triple charging pad more universal. Product page. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Villa on the Rocks Has a 91-Foot Aquarium Pool in its Living Room, and You Can Rent It

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

Villa on the Rocks looks like a home you’d see in a movie, but it’s real, and situated on the southern tip of France in Bandol, a small commune in Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. It was designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, and unlike other rentals, this 5 bedroom, 8 bed, 3 bathroom villa has a stunning 91-foot lap pool aquarium that can be viewed from the inside and outside. Continue reading for another video, more pictures, information, and the rental page.

Forget Window Shades or Blinds, ESG Switchable Glass Can Turn Opaque in Seconds

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

Why bother with traditional window shades or blinds, when you could install ESG Switchable Glass, which can turn opaque in seconds, thanks to the company’s patented controllers and wiring accessories. The former are designed to monitor the LCD glass panels and make installation as easy as possible by using a plug and play wiring solution. That’s not all, there’s now an app that lets users control the on/off switch as well as having the ability to change the level of opacity of the LCD privacy glass. Continue reading for three more videos and additional information.

DRU, The Pizza Delivery Robot, and 5 More Strange Inventions People Came Up With

By Jackson Chung December 13, 2017

We have seen the future of pizza delivery, and it includes robots. Called “DRU” (Domino’s Robotic Unit), this three-foot tall, 450-pound robot is fully autonomous and can hit a top speed of 12.4 mph from the store to any location within a 20-kilometer radius. It consists of a battery-powered heated compartment that can keep up to 10 pizzas warm and a chilled compartment for cold drinks, all encased in a water-tight, weather-proof acrylic plastic exterior. LIDAR laser-light sensors located within the unit will help the robot detect obstacles on his route, and to prevent thefts, customers can only access their pizzas by entering a unique code into the pizza compartment. Continue reading for five more strange inventions that people came up with over the years.

Six-Year-Old “Ryan ToysReview” Starts Reviewing Toys on YouTube, Earns $11-Million a Year

By Jackson Chung December 12, 2017

Six-year-old Ryan, the “host” of Ryan ToysReview, a popular toy-review channel on YouTube, reportedly earned $11 million (pretax) income in 2017. It all started when Ryan, then a 4-year-old fan of toy-review videos, asked his parents why he couldn’t also follow in their footsteps, and the rest is history. The channel started out slowly until a July 2015 video went viral, which featured Ryan opening and reviewing a box containing more than 100 toys from Pixar’s “Cars” series. As of today, that video has close to 800 million views. Continue reading for more videos and information.

iMac Pro with AirPower Wireless Charging Pad is a Perfect Match

By Jackson Chung December 12, 2017

The iMac Pro will be officially in stores on December 14th, but the AirPower Wireless Charging Pad is still months away. What happens when you combine the two products? This sleek model with a dual-purpose stand that doubles as a charging pad for both your iPhone and Apple Watch. Pricing starts at $4,999 for the iMAc Pro, and comes equipped with up to an 18-core Xeon processor, 128GB of memory, 4TB of storage, as well as a Radeon Pro Vega graphics card. Continue reading for another hands-on video and more pictures.