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What a 5-Megabyte IBM Hard Drive from 1956 Looks Like and 18 More Interesting Photos

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Hard drives with massive storage capacities are getting smaller, but back in 1956, it was an entirely different story. Introduced by IBM in 1956, HDDs became the dominant secondary storage device for general-purpose computers by the early 1960s. Assembled with covers, the 350 was 60 inches long, 68 inches high and 29 inches deep. It was configured with 50 magnetic disks containing 50,000 sectors, each of which held 100 alphanumeric characters, for a capacity of 5 million characters.Disks rotated at 1,200 rpm, tracks (20 to the inch) were recorded at up to 100 bits per inch, and typical head-to-disk spacing was 800 micro-inches. Continue reading for more interesting photos.

Geek Transforms Old NES Cartridge Into a Fully-Functional Hard Drive, Complete with Custom Label

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Photo credit: Cheesey24 / Imgur

Repurposing an old game cartridge isn’t something new, but this is one of the first projects we’ve seen with a custom label. Imgur user “cheesey24” started with an old hard drive and a Championship Bowling cartridge, but gutting the latter wasn’t the easiest of tasks. Since Nintendo uses custom screws, he had to make his own tool – using an old runner from a model kit and a lighter to mold it – before cracking open the case. After some dremeling, a custom label from UnconventionalHacker and securing the hard drive, the rest is history. Continue reading to see the project from start to finish.

Once You See These 24 Everyday Coincidences They Cannot Be Unseen

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Nintendo may not have modeled the N64 after a koala, but when you look at it upside down, the case does slightly resemble the animal, or so the internet thinks. As most of you already know, there’s an official term for this, pareidolia, which is a psychological phenomenon involving a stimulus wherein the mind perceives a familiar pattern – like a face – where none actually exists. Continue reading for more everyday coincidences that cannot be unseen.

It Looks Like a Normal Table for 8 at First, But Fire it Up? Everyone Sitting Around the JAG Will Be Able to Grill

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

From afar, this looks like any other large outdoor table for 8 people, but once you fire it up, everyone sitting around JAG will be able to grill their own food. Shaped like a giant octagon, this table is basically communal grilling station, with a massive firepit in the center. As you can see, there are 8 individual grilling stations for all your guests as well as a wooden tabletop for enjoying the food. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including one showing what happens to antacid tablets in space, when combined with water.

He Found Some Chipmunks and Placed Figures Around Them, What Happened Next Looks Like a Star Wars Parody

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Brick artist Chris McVeigh decided to make use of a fun group of chipmunks he found wandering his parent’s backyard, and started “Chipmunk Adventures”. This photo series depicts plastic Star Wars action figures interacting with the small creatures, with everything from Darth Vader taking a joyride to Chewbacca offering a rodent an almond. He became so familiar with these little critters that certain chipmunks would return to the lawn when he whistled. Continue reading for more pictures.

They Appear to be Straight from a Fantasy Film, But These Tiny Cabins are Real Livable Homes

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Dan Pauly, a woodworking artisan, uses reclaimed wood to build cabins that appear to be straight from a fantasy film. It all started when Pauly’s great-grandfather emigrated from Switzerland to the U.S. in the 1800s and began the artisanal craft of barn building. “As I uncover an old barn or shed. I realize that it could be the same lumber that my great-grandfather used more than 100 years ago. I think that respect for the craftsmen and craftswomen of the past, and for the wood they used, make a difference in each new piece I create. Until you have dismantled an old barn, you can’t imagine the painstaking effort it took from Old-World craftsmen to erect it. They were each a work of art,” said Pauly. Continue reading for more pictures.

Ozo Virtual Reality Camera Captures Stereoscopic 3D Video for Devices Like Oculus Rift

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

We have seen the future of VR, and it includes Nokia’s Ozo. This virtual reality camera is equipped with 8 synchronized global shutter sensors working and 8 integrated microphones to capture stereoscopic 3D video as well as immersive audio for an unrivaled experience. The included software enables real-time viewing in devices like the Oculus Rift. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Survival Slingshot Can Also Shoot Arrows, Thanks to a 25-Pound Band, Here’s Another Look

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

The Survival Slingshot not only works with traditional ammo, but arrows as well, thanks to a heavy-duty 25-pound band. With a mounted tactical light, it’s fully customizable with an integrated rail system and a watertight handle that can be used to store supplies. The slingshot itself is made from aerospace grade aluminum alloy and high strength steel all backed by with a lifetime warranty. Get one here now. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny internet trolls gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a 2,000-foot water slide in New Jersey.

Kmashi Victor K1 is Palm-Sized and Provides 2 Full Charges for Smartphones, Get it for Under $8 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung July 29, 2015

Kmashi’s Victor K1 may be palm-sized, but it’s powerful enough to offer two full-charges for most smartphones (1.5 on the iPhone 6 Plus / Galaxy S6), all for $7.79 with coupon code: 3G4V4B9P, today only, originally $26.99. Rated at 5000mAh, it’s constructed using Grade-A cells to ensure the most efficient charging. The K1 is Ultra compact and slim, designed to easily fit into any bag, or even your pocket. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: 3G4V4B9P during final checkout to receive the additional discount.

Forget Wires, Etekcity’s Electrical Outlet Lets You Wirelessly Control Gadgets with a Remote, Get 3 for Under $16

By Jackson Chung July 28, 2015

Etekcity’s Wireless Electrical Outlet enables you to remotely control hard-to-reach appliances and devices without built-in power on / off switches at the push of a button, all for $15.98 (3-pack) with coupon code: SVDOLLAR, today only, originally $38.45. Its strong RF signal works through doors and walls without interfering with other electronics; operating from as far as 100 ft. in line of sight. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: SVDOLLAR during final checkout for the additional discount. Continue reading for a video demonstration and more information.