Reader Jake sent in an interesting video showing what geeks use to light cigarettes: a lightsaber. Thankfully, nothing was damaged during this demonstration, as The Force (After Effects) was strong. Continue reading to watch.
A group of friends got together and created their own version of the Wall of Death, using 850 pallets and lots of wood. Though it may not sound very safe, it holds up quite nicely. Continue reading to see the video.
[via CollegeHumor]
User interface designer Cullen Dudas shows us what Windows 7 should be like, “but from the looks of this stunning demo of his Copenhagen User Experience design concept, Microsoft might want to hire him before someone else does.” Video after the break.
When Cullen first began working on Copenhagen, he started with a question: “How could one reenergize, reinvigorate the very essence and soul of Windows?”
[via Dvice]
Created by MIT students, the WoW Pod is basically “an immersive architectural solution for the advanced WOW (World of Warcraft) player that provides and anticipates all life needs.” Video after the break.
Inside, the gamer finds him/herself comfortable seated in front of the computer screen with easy-to-reach water, pre-packaged food, and a toilet conveniently placed underneath his/her custom-built throne.
[via MIT]
If you’ve always wondered how they transported vehicles up to the 94th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center, these images should tell all: a massive freight elevator. Click here for first picture in gallery.
..a team of workers proceeded to strap the Panamera onto a special pallet, tipped it on its tail and wedged the dark silver metallic sedan into the freight elevator to make the 1,394-foot trek up the world’s third-largest building.
[via Autoblog]
Released by the SEGA Technical Institute in 1995 on the Genesis/Mega Drive, The Ooze is basically an overhead action game that lets players take control of a green puddle, literally. ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.
[via Amazon]
At first glance, it may look like a wooden Segway, but it’s actually a custom version that “ditches the electric motor in favor of Fred Flintstone-esque motoring techniques.” Video after the break.
The crazy part? Its creator even took the time to hand craft a step-by-step guide to building your own, which undoubtedly foreshadows the real human transporter revolution.
[via Engadget – Instructables]
This retro computer part band consists of an Atai 800XL, scanner, floppy disk drives, and a Texas Instruments Ti-99/4a. In this demonstration, they recreate the Bohemian Rhapsody. Video after the break
Rounding out the bunch are the floppy drive on bass and the hard drive clanging cymbals. As many have suggested already, the “instruments” could use a good tuning or ten.
[via Gizmodo]