Animated pictures are nothing new, but movie fans would like to show that the technique can be applied just about anywhere, starting with Alien. Continue reading to see ten more amazing moving pictures from famous movies.
Sure, current versions of Windows seem to be less prone to problems, but if its logo was truly honest, it might look something like the example above. That’s not all, this designer has created a few more honest logos for your viewing enjoyment. Click here to see them all. In related news, continue reading to hear songs created using only sounds from Windows itself.
If you’re unfamiliar with The Criterion Collection, it’s essentially “a video-distribution company selling important classic and contemporary films to cinema aficionados, founded in 1984.” Here is how some famous SNES box art would look if given The Criterion Collection makeover. Click here to see them all.
In technical terms, stock photography refers to photographs that are “used to fulfill the needs of creative assignments instead of hiring a photographer.” The latest internet trend has people recreating funny stock photos in real-life. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see a video on what stock photography is all about.
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius sprinted his way into the record books by qualifying for the 400 meters semi-finals at the World Athletic Championships in Korea. Yes, “the South African, the first amputee athlete to race in the competition, finished third in his heat in 45.39 seconds.” Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
The 24-year-old, who had both legs amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old, came on strongly in the second half of the race to go through comfortably. Debate has raged this week over whether Pistorius should be allowed to compete with some arguing his carbon fibre blades give him an advantage.
[via DailyMail]
You know security has failed, when they use a steel wire to secure wire cutters and a tamper-proof box for the fire alarm. For more funny fails, just head on over to Failblog.org. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a few videos.
Set for release in early 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive “is an online FPS based game currently in development by Valve Software and Hidden Path Entertainment, who also are co-developing Counter-Strike: Source.” Click here for more screenshots. Continue reading for the debut trailer.
There’ll even be cross-platform multiplayer between PC and PS3, the latter able to use a mouse and keyboard (though the game will also be released on Xbox 360).
[via Kotaku]
You’ve probably come across these Star Wars toys before, but Etsy user “CorellianCustoms” has managed to turn a TIE Fighter into a fully-functional N64 console, complete with top-loading cartridge slot. Click here for more pictures of the TIE Fighter N64 as well as a Snowspeeder SNES. In related news, continue reading to see three awesome portal N64s.
Both console mods come with their respective controllers, A/V cables and power bricks (built-in on the TIE fighter N64). The best part is, you can buy both of these Star Wars consoles. CorrellianCustoms is selling the Snowspeeder SNES for $185 and the TIE Fighter N64 for $210.
The GScreen Spacebook, a 17-inch dual-screen laptop, is finally set to ship in November. Inside, you’ll find an Intel “Core i5 or i7 processor, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB of storage, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTS 250 (1GB) and DVD burner.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a hands-on video.
You can grab the entry level model for $1899, but the higher-end, two-headed beast will cost you $2099.