Robin Williams was found dead on Monday and the apparent cause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, according to police. In recent times, Williams had been battling severe depression. He was found unconscious around noon in his home in Tiburon, California, near San Francisco. Williams was best known playing characters in films like Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning, Vietnam and Jumanji. To celebrate his life, here are some clips that showcase just how talented he was. Continue reading for more.
Ever wonder what happens when you stack sheets of laser-cut paper on top of each other? These incredible works by Eric Standley, a Virginia-based artist who specializes in this area. These laser-cut sheets are transformed into stunning Gothic and Islamic architectural elements in tiny cathedral-like spaces. Continue reading for more images and information.
Sure, all of these images were staged, but can you imagine how much easier life would be if dogs knew how to use surf the internet and watch YouTube videos all day? Before going to work or out on a grocery run, simple have a bowl of food, some water, as well as a laptop, and they’ll be entertained for hours on end. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a katana meets lightsaber.
Let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t have time to clean up everything and make a room smell fresh. So, what can you do? One easy way to mask odors would be to tape a dryer sheet(s) directly in front of an A/C unit or standing fan. Simply turn on the unit, and in minutes, you’ll have a room that smells dryer fresh. Continue reading for more extremely useful cleaning life hacks that geeks would love.
IBM has just unveiled a futuristic computer chip that is claimed to function like a human brain, called TrueNorth. It’s technically the world’s first neurosynaptic computer chip because it can figure things out on its own. This chip purportedly has one million ‘neurons’ and “could cram the same power as a super computer into a circuit the size of a postage stamp,” says The Daily Mail. Continue reading for an image of the actual chip, a news report and more information.
At $1200, The Golden Phoenix, which is on sale in Dubai’s Bloomsbury’s Cupcakes store, is not only the world’s most expensive cupcake, but it’s made from the finest chocolate and wrapped in edible gold. It features 23-carats of edible gold sheets, Doves organic flour from the United Kingdom, Rachel’s organic butter, Premium Amedei Porcelena cocoa from Italy, and gold Ugandan high-quality vanilla beans. Continue reading for a look inside the Dubai Mall and more information about the cupcake.
Unlike other passenger jets, IXION has no windows, but rather uses flexible display panels that can go from opaque to transparent at the push of a button. It basically uses external cameras to capture a 360-degree panoramic view of the outside, automatically corrects the perspective and then displays it on the cabin’s walls. Continue reading for more images of the plane and its interior.
What you’re looking at above is an amazing photo of Little Italy, a neighborhood in lower Manhattan, New York City, in 1900. In 1910 Little Italy had almost 10,000 Italians; that was the peak of the community’s Italian population. At the turn of the 20th century over 90% of the residents of the Fourteenth Ward were of Italian birth or origins. In 2010, Little Italy and Chinatown were listed in a single historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. As of 2014, Little Italy is on the verge of extinction. Continue reading for more.
Seiki’s 50in 4K Ultra High Definition TV is currently being offered for only $449 shipped, today only, originally priced at $1499.99. Contrary to popular belief, the ultimate television experience is well within reach. By creating a 4K Ultra HDTV with great picture and sound, minus the unnecessary bells and whistles, they’re able to offer the latest television technology at an ultra-affordable price. Introducing Ultra HD for everyone. Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing and initial setup videos.
Notable features:
- 4K2K Resolution 4 times 1080p.
- Upscale HD to 4K.
- One year replacement policy.
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Ever come across a person who always seems to want something for nothing? If so, this email conversation you’re about to read just might be the funniest one online. In short, David has not paid Simon for previous projects and then hilarity ensues. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a real Goliath attack in the sea.