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Lord of the Rings Hobbit Treehouse Might be Coolest Yet

By Jackson Chung September 28, 2015

There are normal treehouses, and then this Lord of the Rings-inspired “Hobbit Treehouse”, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This isn’t just for show, but rather an actual rental property owned by Gordon Mack. It’s perched 16-feet above ground, complete with rounded doors, windows, and an interior space that will drive LOTR fans crazy. No detail was spared, as you’ll find Elvish-language signs, a mask worn by Sauron, Hobbit-feet slippers, and even a gauntlet with the gold ring. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Skarp Laser Razor Uses Frickin’ Laser Beams to Slice Off Hair with Extreme Precision

By Jackson Chung September 28, 2015

Photo credit: HiConsumption / Kickstarter

There are normal razors, electric models, and now Skarp. This futuristic razor has no blade, just a small laser that cuts through hair for an incredibly close shave, with no itching, burns or irritation. They’re made from 6061 aluminum and each laser has a life of 50,000 hours, while being powered by a single AAA battery. According to the company, here’s how it works: “Wavelengths of light had already been discovered that could cut through dark hair, but finding a way to cut light hair was proving incredibly difficult. After years of research & development, they discovered a chromophore in the hair that would be cut when hit with a particular light wavelength. Chromophores are particles that absorb certain wavelengths (colors) of light.” Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny work pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing why you should never set a spider on fire at a gas station.

Strap Anker’s 14W Dual-Port Solar Charger Onto Your Bag for Emergency Power Anywhere, All for Under $40 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung September 28, 2015

Anker’s 14W Dual-Port Solar Charger folds up into an iPad Mini-sized package, or you can strap it to a backpack for emergency power anywhere, all for $39.99 shipped, today only, originally $69.99. When you’re out enjoying the great outdoors, enjoy yet another perk: free limitless power. Simply spread out the solar panels or attach to your pack to start repowering your gadgets. 14 watts provides enough power to charge two devices at once. Product page. Continue reading for another video review, more pictures and additional information.

Floating Villa with an Underwater Bedroom and 18 More Fascinating Photos

By Jackson Chung September 28, 2015

The Kleindienst Group have created three-level luxury villas, called “Floating Seahorses”. Not just any floating villa, these $1.8-million, 1,700-square-feet masterpieces have a master bedroom and bathroom located on the submerged level, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views of the marine life as well as the coral reefs. The second floor features a sun deck, living room, kitchen, and dining room, while the third floor boasts a glass-bottomed Jacuzzi, along with a minibar. Continue reading for more fascinating photos you probably haven’t seen before.

Strange Texting While Driving Sign and 24 More Funny (Yet Unintentionally Ironic) Images

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

So far, there are 46 U.S. states that have been texting while driving, but having a highway billboard stating “texting while driving kills” and offering driving tips by texting is a bit strange. Unfortunately, that is just one of the many unintentionally ironic things you’ll see on a daily basis. Others include: a 50 Cent album priced at $.50, a bird resting on a “no birds” sign, crushed tomatoes in a smashed can, and lots more. Continue reading to see them all.

Transparent Dome That Lets You Sleep Underneath the Stars and 21 More Minimalist Products

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

Photo credit: Inhabitat

Forget tents and RVs, the Oasis transparent dome offers a 360° view of mother nature, along with the starry night sky, weather permitting. Lithuanian designer Vytautas Puzeras created this fully enclosed dome, which is equipped with thick fabric curtains as well as hidden storage for a comfortable and minimalist stay. It can be pieced together in about half a day and features black curved supports, coated with humidity-resistant veneer, along with flexible transparent canopy. There’s also storage space underneath the raised black-painted floors. Continue reading for more cool minimalist products.

Teen Builds Gladiator II Paintball Sentry Gun That Can Automatically Detect and Fire at Targets

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

Gladiator II Paintball Sentry Gun Turret

You could either use a paintball gun normally, or use one to make an autonomous sentry gun, like this teen did. This system features a Spider Victor 09 paintball gun, two HS-805BB servos, Sentry Controller Version 8, webcam, and even a special electronics box out back with a reload switch. One other cool feature is “Safe Color”, which means that if one were to hold up a special color, the sentry would automatically disable itself and not fire. 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

Glowforge 3D Laser Printer Can Create Objects with Leather, Fabric, Paper and More

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

Unlike standard 3D printers, Glowforge doesn’t print with additives, but rather cuts the design of your choosing, uploaded via their web / smartphone app, onto the supplied materials. You could even create a leather wallet by having the printer etch a design into the material while also cutting it into a foldable shape. The machine also accepts wood, fabric, felt, acrylic, paper and more. Once the material is placed inside the printer, Glowforge begins the carving and etching process using extremely precise laser light, with a ccuracy of up to the width of a human hair. Continue reading for a live test video and more information.

Solar-Powered LED Shine Light Provides 30-Plus-Hours of Illumination on Single Charge, Doubles as USB Charger

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

Voltaic Systems has revealed Shine, a personal solar panel, light, and USB charger in one, that can be used to provide 30-hours of continuous LED light on a single charge. Shine not only has a powerful built-in 5000mAh battery – good enough to fully charge a smartphone – but it’s extremely durable and 100% waterproof – ready to power you off the grid. Continue reading for more pictures, information and the Kickstarter page.

Watch the Super Blood Moon Eclipse Right Now on NASA’s Live Stream

By Jackson Chung September 27, 2015

The total super blood moon eclipse will last over a hour and begin at 9:11 p.m. CDT (or 10:11 p.m. EDT or 7:11 p.m. PDT). While super moons aren’t rare, tonight’s will be the closest to Earth in all of 2015, coming within 221,753 miles of our planet, and it will also appear about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than usual. The last time a supermoon occurred with a total lunar eclipse was in 1982, and the next time it will happen will be in 2033. “Earth’s shadow will begin to dim the supermoon slightly beginning at 8:11 p.m. EDT. A noticeable shadow will begin to fall on the moon at 9:07 p.m., and the total eclipse will start at 10:11 p.m,” NASA says. Continue reading for another video explaining the phenomenon, and more information.