TechEBlog

Sith Series Double: The Real-Life Dual Blade Lightsaber

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

If you ever wanted a dual lightsaber, the Sith Series Double from Wickers Lasers is your answer. It’s “made of two Class 4 1-watt Spyder 3 lasers – the same lightsaber-ish laser that got them a cease-and-desist letter from Lucasfilm.” Click here for the first picture in gallery. For those who don’t have $600 to shell out, continue reading for a video tutorial that shows how to make your own.

Both a direct hit or a reflected beam can result in permanent blindness, cause dark surfaces to catch on fire and may ignite skin, hair or clothing. That’s why buyers will be required to apprentice under a Sith Lord review Wicked Lasers’ safety training video and pass a Laser Safety Test.

[via Technabob]

Colour: An Amazing Hand-Drawn Animation

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

What do you get when you combine hand-drawn sketches, water color, and animation? You get “Colour” of course. In this clip, ” black and white forest is colored in vibrant hues under our eyes except for one sad little panda, which sets off the compassion of an imaginative little boy.” Continue reading to watch.

[via LikeCool]

Pokemon The Later Years

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Everyone, even video game characters, have to call it quits sooner or later, and here’s what some of the Pokemon might end up doing in their later years. First up, we have Mewtwo’s Free Tarot Reading service. Click here for the first picture in gallery.

[via Dorkly]

Chicks in Awesome Geek Costumes

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Most costumes are either boring or only worn on Halloween, these female geeks decided to show off their best wares to the internet world, starting with Zero Suit Samus above by Pixelninja.se. Click here for the first picture in gallery. For those who missed it, be sure to check out these awesome Spider-Man and Lara Croft costumes.

[via Buzzfeed]

Roll a D6: The DnD Spoof of “Like a G6”

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Music fans have probably heard Far East Movement’s “Like a G6”, but now, there’s a version created specially for Dungeons and Dragons players, called “Roll a D6”. Continue reading to watch.

[via CBS News]

Demotivational Poster

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Even if battle calls for the use of an iPad, we don’t recommend storing it in a non-secured pocket — also easy access for pick pockets — like those found on these tactical pants. That’s not all, here’s a whole batch of new demotivational posters to kick off your weekend. Click here for the first picture in gallery, courtesy of VeryDemotivational.

Deal of the Day: $2495 Invicta Men’s 6562 Subaqua Noma IV Collection Chronograph 18K Gold Watch for $299 Shipped

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Amazon has the Invicta Men’s 6562 Subaqua Noma IV Collection Chronograph 18K Gold Watch for only $299 shipped, originally priced at $2495. It features “a gold case and dark gray bezel frame a luminous, cross-textured black dial that has gold-toned black hands.” Product page. Continue reading for a hands-on video.

An arched, gold-framed window between the top two subdials displays the day of the week. A date display tilts between the four and five o’clock positions. Black barrel-shaped inserts compellingly accentuate the 18k gold-plated band, which fastens securely with a fold-over clasp.

[via Amazon]

Converse Hip-Flops: The World’s First Flip Flops for Hipsters

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

Urban hipsters are known for their taste in the latest trends and fashions, so it’s no surprise that Converse unveiled the “All Star Thong Sandal”, conveniently nicknamed hip-flops by some. Available now, priced at $40. Click here for the first picture in gallery.

[via Buzzfeed – Converse]

Ukulele Super Mario Bros. Song Covers

By Jackson Chung May 7, 2011

So, we’ve covered the funniest and greatest video game song covers, now here’s a few songs from the Super Mario Bros. series, as played by ukulele wielding musicians. Continue reading to hear them all.

1-Year-Old Soccer / Football Prodigy Becomes YouTube Sensation

By Jackson Chung May 6, 2011

In less than one week, this 1-year-old soccer / football prodigy has received over 700,000 views on YouTube. Believe it or not, Dutch club VVV Venlo has signed him to a 10-year deal already. Video after the break.