You might’ve heard about the Virtuix Omni, an omnidirectional treadmill that really puts you in the game. Now the company has combined that technology with the Oculus Rift VR to create a real-life holodeck. That’s right, the video demonstration you’re about to see shows how gamers will really be able to get into the action without leaving the comfort of their own home. Continue reading for more.
Technically speaking, a green home is a type of house designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, while also focusing on the efficient use of “energy, water, and building materials. This may include buying more energy-efficient appliances or utilizing specific building materials that are more efficient in keeping both cool and heated air inside the structure. Continue reading to see five high-tech examples.
Sometimes, a simple clock app is all you need to wake up in the mornings, but other times, nothing can get you out of bed. When the latter happens, one of these three alarm clocks may come in handy. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny work pictures. Continue reading for a video of the ultimate DDR player.
It’s that time again, time for another round of fun and creative home gadgets, accessories that you might want, but probably don’t need. First up, we have a magnetic floating cloud couch that actually looks quite comfortable…if you don’t make any sudden movements that is. Continue reading for more.
Set one year after The Avengers, Thor battles to save all the Nine Realms from a mysterious enemy older than the universe itself. However, a primeval race led by Malekith, who is out for revenge, intends to plunge the universe into darkness. Confronted by an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot overcome, Thor must reunite with Jane Foster and set out on a dangerous journey that will force him to make the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading for more.
With all the unfortunate events occurring around the world, it was only a matter of time before someone, or a company in this case, developed bulletproof school uniforms. Sure, these may not protect the head or any of the lower extremities, but we wouldn’t be surprised if a full-body suit is already in the works. Continue reading for a video.
NASA has just released an incredible video that shows three years on solar activity compressed into three minutes. You’ll see solar flares and coronal mass ejections as well as the space weather that can send radiation / solar material hurtling toward Earth and interfering with satellites in space. Continue reading for more.
Yes, this has been floating around the internet for quite some time now, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen anything about Tony Alleyne’s real-life Star Trek apartment…until today. Just to recap, Alleyne converted his home into an exact replica of the Transporter Control Console. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.
TCL’s 39″ 1080p LED HDTV is currently being offered at just $299 shipped, originally priced at $449. This stylish LED television with UTRA-THIN frame design and glass stand offers high-definition picture quality with incredible contrast and vibrancy with ample HD connections. Product page. Continue reading for a video review.
Notable features:
- 1080p high-definition picture quality with incredible contrast and brightness.
- ULTRA-THIN frame with glass stand.
- 3-D Y/C digital comb filter for enhanced color and detail.
- 178-degree viewing angles ensure optimum enjoyment from multiple vantage points.
- Ample HD connections; compatible with mp3, WMA, M4A (AAC), JPEG, and more.
[via Amazon]
So, you’ve seen the world’s most beautiful book store, now check out fifteen breathtaking places for book loves that you probably never knew about. Starting off, we have the Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice, Italy, which is situated right next to the water. Continue reading for more.