Glass bottom cable cars are one thing, climbing atop one through a window, is another. These two daredevils did just that and while their safety isn’t guaranteed, it did make for a viral internet photo. Other examples of people who don’t put safety first, include: a wooden plank used instead of a jack, hitching a ride in the middle of a train, and more. Continue reading to see them all. Click here for a few bonus FAILS.
Microsoft’s Xbox One S is official and priced from just $299.99 (500GB) – $399.99 (2TB). New 4K support transforms your TV into the ultimate gaming and media center, all packed into a unit 40% smaller than its predecessor, complete with vertical stand support. You also get a USB port in front, and a new textured controller with Bluetooth connectivity. Pre-order one here now. Click here for a few bonus hands-on images of the Xbox One S. Continue reading for a hands-on look video and more information.
Set to debut on October 13 at $399, the PlayStation VR virtual reality headset has a 5.7 inch OLED panel, with an RGB sub-pixel matrix resolution of 1080p, or 960xRGBx1080 per eye. The headset also has a processor box which allows the headset to “second screen” the video output directly towards any monitor, as well as elevate the 3D audio effect used in 3.5mm headphone jacks. Continue reading for another video and more information.
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Justin Lebon and Michal Ott have been dating for four years, but on Christmas morning 2014, Lebon popped the question with a custom-made Monopoly board – Michal’s favorite game – tailoring the different spaces and cards to their love story. “I gave her the tour [around the board] from start to finish because she was jumping all over the place looking at it. Match.com is where it starts, the first date was the very next spot, and they go in order from there,” said Lebon. Continue reading for more creative marriage proposals that geeks would love. Click here to view a few bonus proposals.
Michael Bay, director of Transformers 5: The Last Knight, has revealed a new vehicle for the latest installment: the Decepticon Barricade, based on the sixth-generation Ford Mustang. It features protective bars up front and the “to punish and enslave” tag on its rear fenders, along with blacked-out headlight surrounds, vented hood and A-pillar-mounted spotlights. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of T-Rex on American Ninja Warrior.
Eachine’s E10C is the world’s smallest camera drone, and it’s being offered for only $35.99 shipped, today only, originally $79.99. In addition to the 2MP camera, it features a 6-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity, an LED light for night flights, 3 speed modes and 360° rolling. Product page. Continue reading for a flight test video and more information.
“Right-handed” and “left-handed” molecule compounds are essential to all life on Earth, and have been found in meteors as well as comets, but now, for the first time, one has been spotted in interstellar space. Finding such chiral molecules, or “life’s first handshake”, in space, can help researchers understand the development of life on Earth, which is rich in those complex molecules. Continue reading for a video and more information. Click here for a few bonus space images.
The Scout Overland Kitchen is perfect for those who want to bring the home cooking experience anywhere. This trunk-mounted (Jeep or Toyota for now) accessory comes complete with a Blue Sea Systems electrical panel with USB charging ports, three-tiered drawer system, working faucet sink connected to a 2.5-gallon water tank, paper towel holder, cutting board, Epicurean / Good Cook knife seat, and even a voltmeter. It houses any camping grill you may have and folds up in seconds, making for a quick clean up. Continue reading for more geeky items you might want, but probably don’t need.
Ever wonder how they make those giant manholes? Well, it’s probably with the HS-57 Manhole Saw II from Coneqtec-Universal. This heavy-duty skid-steer attachment that removes the collar and surrounding area of concrete and asphalt encasing manhole covers. It includes heavy-duty hydraulic motors, a hydraulic-powered breakout feature, and 45 carbide-tipped picks to cut through concrete, asphalt and brick at blistering speeds. A self-aligning hydraulic clamp securely attaches to the collar. It provides a 57-inch-diameter hole cut, and lifts the collar and surrounding layers of concrete/asphalt when the cut is finished. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny work pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of T-Rex tackling an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course.
Tronsmart’s 30W Dual USB Wall Charger boasts Quick Charge 3.0 technology, and it’s being offered for only $10.95 with coupon code: USBCWALL, today only, originally $39.99. Premium materials, ultra-compact design and precision crafting seamlessly combine for an essential, on the road travel companion. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: USBCWALL during final checkout to receive the additional discount. Continue reading for more pictures and information.