TechEBlog

Aquila Electric Power Board Lets You Shred Waves at Up to 44MPH, Thanks to a Jet Propulsion System

By Jackson Chung September 10, 2015

Another day, another jet-powered sufboard, and this time, we have Aquila. This Spain-based company is offering a new line of electric-powered boards with The Carver being able to achieve a top speed of 44mph. The Blade is perfect for freestyle riders who need peak maneuverability, and a manageable top speed of 33 mph. All models utilize an integrated jet propulsion system, and the battery packs are replaceable to boot. Click here to view the first image in this week’s art of trolling gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a taser hitting bare skin at 28,000 frames per second.

High-Quality Headphones Can Get Expensive, Pick Up the SteelSeries Flux for Under $13 (81% Off) – Today Only

By Jackson Chung September 10, 2015

SteelSeries Flux Headphones are great for gaming, music and more, all for $12.99, today only, originally $69.99. It features new, on-ear mesh cloth cushions that pump out impressive sound levels via its 40mm driver units. The headset includes cable connections for an in-line, uni-directional microphone with mute controls that connect to PC as well as a connector with a single 3.5mm jack for Mac and mobile devices. Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing video and more information.

Comedian Receives Email from Scammer and Decides to Respond, Hilarity Ensues

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Photo credit: James Veitch via Bored Panda

Comedian James Veitch from London made replying to spam emails one of his hobbies for the past 2-years, and he’s managed to compile some of his best work into a book titled “Dot Con“. Veitch said: “I set up multiple pseudonymous email accounts and began replying to spam. This must have put me on some sort of list because the spam came in a torrent and I replied to as much as I could.” One memory conversation between James, John Kelley, and Libberty Law, was recently published online, and it’s something you definitely don’t want to miss. Let’s just say that things really got detailed by the end, right down to “FULL NAMES”, “OCCUPATION”, and more. Continue reading to see what exactly went down.

Carbon Fiber Gladiator Suit Has Integrated Wi-Fi and 52 Pressure Sensors, Here’s Another Look

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

finally, after a year in development, Unified Weapons Master’s high-tech Lorica suit is ready for production. Just to recap, it’s made from carbon-fiber, polycarbonate material, and elastomeric foam, making the suits both lightweight as well as flexible. Its creators hope that they will be used in some type of competition – think UFC, WWE, etc. On the technical side of things, there’s integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a point-of-view camera, microphone, and 52 pressure sensors that transmits data to an external computer. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including a dizzying optical illusion kinetic sculpture.

iPad Pro Officially Revealed, Features 12.9-inch Retina Display and Runs A9X Processor

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Photo credit: The Verge

Unlike its predecessors, Apple’s iPad Pro is 78% larger than the iPad Air 2, and weighs in at 1.57-pounds, while measuring 6.9mm thick. Its large 12.9-inch screen features a 2,732×2,048-pixel resolution Retina display, making it perfect for viewing two apps side-by-side. Inside, the tablet houses a desktop-grade A9x chip that will performs 1.9x faster than its smaller counterpart, and good for about 10 hours of battery life. Continue reading for the official video, more pictures and additional information.

13,000-Year-Old Black Knight Satellite Spotted in Front of the ISS, Captured on Video

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

The Black Knight satellite, the name that has been given to an object captured on camera by NASA astronauts during a 1998 space shuttle mission, is said to be of extraterrestrial origin, possibly up to 13,000 years old orbiting Earth in near-polar orbit. This footage from August 2015 was taken from NASA’s ISS camera and shows a strange object floating seemingly at the same speed as the space station before slowly fading away.

iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus Will Both Have 12MP Camera w/4K and 3D Touch

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Apple fans rejoice! The iPhone 6S ($649) and iPhone 6S Plus ($749) are here. The most notable new feature is 3D Touch, which basically senses how deeply you press the display, giving you real-time feedback in the form of subtle taps from the all-new Taptic Engine. There’s also a new 12MP iSight camera that takes brilliant 4K video, along with a 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera. Apple’s 64-bit A9 chip delivers performance once found only in desktop computers – up to 70 percent faster CPU performance, and up to 90 percent faster GPU performance for all your favorite graphics-intensive games and apps. Even the phones’ casing has been upgraded to aerospace-grade 7000 series aluminum. Continue reading for a video preview, hands-on images and additional information.

These Iridescent Rainbow Clouds Aren’t Photoshopped, Just a Natural Phenomena, and Here’s 5 Interesting Facts

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Photo credit: Oleg Bartunov via My Modern Met

Cloud iridescence is the occurrence of colors in a cloud similar to those seen in oil films on puddles, and is similar to irisation. It is a fairly uncommon phenomenon, most often observed in altocumulus, cirrocumulus, lenticular clouds and cirrus clouds. The colors are usually pastel, but can be very vivid. While they may look Photoshopped, all of these clouds that you’re about to see are just a naturally occurring phenomena. Continue reading for more interesting facts.

Millennium Falcon Asteroid Field Coffee Table Might be Coolest and Geekiest Ever

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Photo credit: Tom Spina Designs via iO9

Not just any coffee table, this Millennium Falcon creation by Richard Riley at Tom Spina Designs is most certainly a Star Wars fanatic’s dream come true. Unfortunately, a very wealthy fan contacted Tom Spina Designs and had one of these custom made, so only one exists. There were absolutely no details spared, as it features exact replicas of the asteroids in the film, a painted Hasbro Millennium Falcon and a TIE Fighter on its tail. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny school pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a weatherman pronouncing Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch without breaking a sweat.

It Looks Like a Normal Room at First, But Under Black Lights? A Glowing Masterpice is Revealed

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2015

Photo credit: Keti Sidamonidze

Keti Sidamonidze was entranced after stumbling upon a “cute kitten mural extravaganza,” and just knew that she had to have something similar. So, artist Giorgi Makharashvili, “who was not afraid to experiment with the paints of this ultraviolet magic world,” was hired for the job, and the rest is a black light fairytale. “I can identify myself with a cat’s love of freedom. I am impressed with the way Giorgi has interpreted my story into this peace of mesmerizing wall art. My dear unknown reader, I hope that you too will manage to fulfill your sacred dreams the way I awakened my fantasy with this project,” said Sidamonidze. Continue reading for more pictures.