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Student Lets Thief Steal His Spyware-Filled Smartphone, Uses Data to Create Short Film

By Jackson Chung December 18, 2016

Film student Anthony van der Meer had one of this phones stolen and realized just how much information the thief had access to. So, he devised a plan using a spyware-filled phone to see what a phone thief is really up to. “After my phone got stolen, I quickly realized just how much of my personal information and data the thief had instantly obtained. So, I let another phone get stolen. This time my phone was pre-programmed with spyware so I could keep tabs on the thief in order to get to know him. However, to what extent is it possible to truly get to know someone by going through the content of their phone,” said Meer. Click here to view the first image in this week’s things that look like other things gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of molten copper being poured on a crystal diamond.

Netgear’s Arlo Security System with HD Night Vision Camera Has No Wires, Get One for $99.99 Shipped

By Jackson Chung December 18, 2016

Netgear’s Arlo Security System comes with one HD night vision camera, and it’s completely wire-free, all for $99.99 shipped (order now, and it will ship when in stock), today only, originally $179.99. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you’re at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind. Product page. Continue reading for a compact video review and more information.

If Nintendo Released a Modern Game Boy, This is What it Would Look Like

By Jackson Chung December 18, 2016

The Nintendo Switch may be launching in a few months, but there are still gamers waiting for an updated Game Boy, and this device, by F. Renner, gives us a glimpse at one possible design. It sports a cartridge slot, widescreen HD display, an SNES gamepad-style button layout, headphones jack, and traditional on / off switch as well as a volume toggle. If this were released today, we’d expect it to have WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, and possibly a 4G data connection for gaming on-the-go. Continue reading for more pictures, including one of a special Fallout edition.

Engineers in Korea Build 13-Foot-Tall Manned Gundam Robot, Weaponization Could Ensue

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

A video posted by Vitaly Bulgarov (@vitalybulgarov) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:12pm PST

A video posted by Vitaly Bulgarov (@vitalybulgarov) on Dec 16, 2016 at 1:13am PST

A team of engineers in Korea have built a real 13-foot-tall manned Gundam robot that could soon be used in war, or at the very least, battle bot-style competitions. Unfortunately, not much is known about this behemoth right now, other than works is progressing swiftly. “To answer one of the most common questions what is this for I’ll just say for now that from a mechanical/software/hardware/electric engineering stand point it was quite an ambitious project that required developing and enhancing a lot of technologies along the way. That growth opens up many real world applications where everything we have been learning so far on this robot can be applied to solve real world problems – I’m not just talking bipedal robots. One of such projects is already in development, but I’m not allowed to say more at this moment,” said designer Vitaly Bulgarov. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five mos tpopular viral videos today, including one of molten copper being poured on a cube of neodymium magnets.

Backyard Room Can Be Used as an Office or Even a Mini Home, Complete with Solar Power and More

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

Let’s face it, even for those who are fortunate enough to work from home, a change of scenery is always welcome. Introducing the “Backyard Room,” a structure that can be configured in size anywhere from 5 to 23 square meters, and can be used as a small office, pool house, art / photography studio, or even a mini home in warmer weather. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and information.

Rare Pictures of the World’s First and Only Ferrari Motorcycle

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

While you may have seen some motorcycles with fake Ferrari badges, the vehicle above is the world’s first and only official bike approved by the company. The story of this particular 1995 Ferrari 900cc begins with David Kay of David Kay Engineering who wrote to Enzo Ferrari’s son Piero, requesting to build a one-of-a-kind motorcycle adorned with the famed badge as a tribute to his late father. A letter signed by P. Ferrari himself was received in 1990 by Kay allowing him to proceed with project. Four years and 3,000-hours of work later, the bike was complete, and it features an all-aluminum frame, a set of Testarossa vents, and an engine capable of reaching an estimated top speed of 164mph. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

You Could Either Buy a New Car with $30,000, Or the Teles Taxidi Floating Coffee Table

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

You could either spend $30,000 on a brand new car, or on the Teles Taxidi floating coffee table, designed by engineers at Siren Design Studios. A pair of rare-earth magnets balanced on top of each other hover 2-inches above its base, suspended by a series of 1,000+ lbs tested Kevlar cord and pulleys. As you can see in the video above, the table goes right back to its original configuration no matter which direction it is pushed. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of the science behind free will.

K’NEX Turbo Jet 2-in-1 Building Set Has 402-Pieces, Get One for $15.99 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

The K’NEX Turbo Jet 2-in-1 Building Set has 402-pieces, motor included, and it’s being offered for only $15.99, today only, originally $29.99. Each building set includes a battery-powered motor to operate the turbo jet plane and heli-plane. This set contains K’NEX rods and connectors, plus special motorized moving parts like wheels, helicopter rotors, and more to complete the turbo appearance of each plane. Product page. Continue reading for a hands-on TV demonstration and more information.

Apple Store-Inspired Tilt Roof House is Embedded Directly Into the Ground, Has Giant Roof Terrace

By Jackson Chung December 17, 2016

Photo credit: Sergio Pirrone

Located just on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea, the minimalistic “Tilt Roof House” by BCHO architects is embedded directly into the steep slope around the site. The structure seamlessly blends in with the topography and minimized the need for excavation, thus enabling the space up top to be transformed into a giant terrace with three boxed sections: two that are recessed and one for the courtyard beneath. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Video Allegedly Shows an Unidentified Flying Object Entering a Wormhole

By Jackson Chung December 16, 2016

A video posted by TechEBlog (@techeblog) on Dec 16, 2016 at 7:35am PST

Video credit: Clima Severo Mundial

A mysterious video recently surfaced that shows an unidentified flying object either arriving or leaving Earth through a bright blue plasma-like wormhole. The footage was allegedly captured somewhere in Arizona on a stormy day. “Arizona is a famous hot-spot for UFOs and Alien bases, so its nice to get this substantial evidence of their existence in that area. This is an alien ship, shooting off through the clouds, leaving earth,” said Scott C Waring from UFO Sightings Daily. Continue reading for another video of a purported UFO crossing the moon.