Well, another CES show has come and gone, but there was no shortage of weird gadgets at this year’s event. For example, the iNuke Boom is a gigantic iPod / iPhone dock that costs a hefty $30,000. Continue reading to see more.
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Believe it or not, in the “town of Hamburg, police say a bold bank robber wearing an Incredible Hulk ski mask held up a Northwest Savings Branch on Monday.” Fortunately, no one was injured during the robbery. Continue reading for the news report.
Police released surveillance images of the robber, who they say appeared to be a white male in his twenties, wearing a brown jacket, faded jeans and a long silver or gold necklace. Witnesses told investigators the masked bandit fled on foot toward a nearby Wegmans parking lot.
Let’s face it, despite countless hours of play testing, video games are bound to have many glitches accidentally left undiscovered. However, that isn’t always a bad thing, and Machinima shows why in this top 10 countdown video. Continue reading to watch.
Standing 19-feet tall and comprised of 120,000-pieces, this LEGO Saturn V Rocket is touted as the tallest LEGO structure in Australia. That’s not all, “LEGO Certified Professional Ryan “The BrickMan” McNaught included every detail, down the to the LEGO NASA Astrovan used to shuttle the astronauts across the tarmac.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video of the original Saturn V rocket launch, as captured by high-speed cameras.
[via Gizmodo – TheBrickMan]
You’d think the Sigma 200-500mm EX DG Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens from Amazon wouldn’t have many reviews, but apparently, it already has a huge fan base, despite the accessory being out of stock. This “lens can be used to create amazing image expression with various types of photography such as astrophotography, portraits, wildlife, sports. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations.” Product page. Continue reading to see more funny reviews.
A 72mm filter can be inserted at the rear of the lens, and a circular polarizing filter can be used in situ thanks to the ingenious internal rotation mechanism. The dedicated Li-ion battery BP-21 is used to power the zooming and AF operation. This battery is built in the lens barrel. For the convenience of the photographer, focusing distances and focal lengths can be viewed on the lens’ built-in LCD panel.
[via Amazon]
If you’re an avid Call of Duty fan and also own an iPhone, this is what your screen looks like when someone calls during a gaming session, or so we’d like to think. Click here to see more funny autocorrect and text messages, courtesy of Autocowrecks.com. Click here to see our favorites. Continue reading for a video on autocorrect.
Sure, it may not look even remotely close to the actual Thor hammer, but on the bright side, this version can be made with everyday household items. You’ll need: a medium-sized beer keg, table pole w/wheel, plywood, leather and industrial-strength glue. Continue reading for the pictorial.
Today only, the Canon Rebel XS DSLR is being liquidated for just $399.99 shipped (normally $649.99). Its “powerful features including a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon’s DIGIC III processor, fast shooting and more, it’s a digital powerhouse.” Product page. Continue reading for a hands-on video.
Ideal for a wide range of photographers from first-time digital SLR users to veteran photo enthusiasts, the new Canon EOS Rebel XS camera is designed to embody what you have come to expect from the EOS Rebel series — a fast, non-intimidating, lightweight, easy-to-use camera that produces excellent images and starts emerging photographers off on the right foot.
[via Amazon]
When most people think of anime, manga comics, cartoons, television shows, and movies usually come to mind. However, there were also quite a few video games based on popular anime series, and Machinima counts down ten of the best. Continue reading to see them all.
The incredible image above took home the award for best satellite image of 2011. It shows “‘The Rakaia River is in the Canterbury Plains in New Zealand’s South Island; it is one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand,’ says DigitalGlobe.” Continue reading for amazing satellite imagery.
‘The river rises in the Southern Alps, travelling 150 kilometers in a generally easterly or southeasterly direction before entering the Pacific Ocean 50 kilometers south of Christchurch. For much of its journey, the river is a braided river, running through a wide shingle bed.’
[via DailyMail]