TechEBlog

Another Look at Ehang 184, an Oversized Drone That You Can Fly Around In at 1,500-Feet

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

Why bother with autonomous cars and motorcycles, when you could take flight in an Ehang 184 Manned Drone? This autonomous aerial craft can transport a human short distances in both comfort and safety. Its all-electric, fully-redundant system will safely land the aircraft should any of the four-armed craft’s eight propellers stop functioning. The 184 takes off and lands vertically, has a maximum height of over 1,500 feet, and can fly for up to 23-minutes at a maximum speed of 62mph. The cabin is made from a composite material – carbon fiber and epoxy – while other components are crafted from an aluminum alloy to ensure ruggedness. In manual mode, pilots control everything via a tablet. 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 on how to make your own magnetic slime.

Star Trek White Noise Sleep Machine Projects a Moving Starfield Onto the Ceiling

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

The Star Trek White Noise Sleep Machine from ThinkGeek may not be real…yet, but there are rumors that this will hit the market before the holidays. This sleep machine provides 8 different sounds from 5 familiar spacecraft to gently lull you to sleep. You can use the LCARS touch screen display to select a ship or station, whose schematic will pop up in the next window, while resting your head on your pillow and watch the stars race by, projected onto the ceiling. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Jeep Adventure Tires Look Like Giant Rocks, Not Made for City Streets

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

There are summer, winter, all-season, and now, Jeep Adventure Tires, which looks to be just a bunch of giant rocks. “Inspired by nature, engineered by Jeep Natural rock formations connected with the latest tire technology lead to an unprecedented driving experience. Perfectly tailored to the needs of the adventure deprivation suffering, urban Jeep driver,” said the company. Continue reading for up-close shots of the tire itself.

VR Sensory Immersion Generator Makes the Virtual Experience Even More Realistic

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

The Oculus Rift headsets started shipping this week, and many are experiencing VR for the first time. However, there are a few who just can’t get enough, and that’s where the VR Sensory Immersion Generator comes into play. This kit provides a multi-sensory accompaniment to your VR head-mounted display. Simply hand the Sensory Immersion Generator to a friend, and when they pull the trigger, your senses of touch, smell, and taste are integrated into the game. Continue reading for more pictures, including one showing all the functions, and additional information.

LEGO Batcave Might be Coolest Yet, is Connected to Wayne Manor Up Top

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

Photo credit: Dan Glasure

This may not be the first LEGO Batcave, but it’s the only one we’ve come across that includes Wayne Manor up top. This was created by brick master Dan Glasure over the course of several months, and as you can see, no detail was spared. The entire diorama features the Batmobile, Batwing, mood lighting, a holding cell, sky bridge, and lots more. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of someone drifting a Ferrari F40 in the snow up to basecamp.

Construction Expert Starts Digging in His Backyard. After 1-Year of Work, It Became This Amazing Hobbit House

By Jackson Chung April 1, 2016

Photo credit: Bored Panda

Ashley Yates, a construction expert from Bedford, England, decided to build a “Hobbit Hole” in his backyard. After nearly a year of work, it became the stunning structure that you see above. “We created a strong internal wooden frame which was hugely over-engineered. The corrugated iron was used to seal everything in and the panels were all seam welded from top to bottom once in position and then finished with plenty of waterproof barriers. The base concreted with waterproofer and finished with further waterproofing and finally a leveling compound so there was a lovely clean finish inside,” said Yates. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

HP’s Color LaserJet Pro M477 is Fast, Efficient and Lets You Print from Just About Anywhere – Review

By Jackson Chung March 31, 2016

There are plenty of wireless laser color printers, but how many can not only print 4x more pages than standard cartridges, but also minimize time spent on scheduled maintenance? Meet the HP Color LaserJet Pro M477. Built for both business and personal users alike, it offers fast, easy scanning, easy mobile printing, and lots more, all at a very affordable price. Are all these features worth the money? We think so…continue reading to read our review.

Upgrade Your Laptop with Crucial’s 8GB Single DDR3 Memory – Get One for $25.99 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung March 31, 2016

Crucial’s 8GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s Laptop Memory is the perfect upgrade for any system, and you can pick one up for just $25.99, today only, originally $88.99. It is dual voltage and can operate at 1.35V or 1.5V. It is Unbuffered and is non-ECC. It conforms to the industry standard SODIMM layout of 204 pins and is compatible with computers that take DDR3 SODIMM memory. Product page. Continue reading for a video on how to choose the right RAM, along with more information.

TRON-Inspired Roborace Can Drive Itself, Gives Us a Glimpse at the Future of Formula E

By Jackson Chung March 31, 2016

Guy Takes 2 Remington 870s and Transforms Them Into a Custom Quad-Barreled Shotgun

By Jackson Chung March 31, 2016

The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun widely used by the public for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense. It features a bottom-loading, side ejecting receiver, tubular magazine under the barrel, dual action bars, internal hammer, and a bolt which locks into an extension in the barrel. This person decided to take two of them and create a custom quad-barreled shotgun, called the “QB12”. 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 Daisy Ridley’s emotional Star Wars Force Awakens audition.