To promote Watchmen, Dr. Manhattan was projected onto the River Thames using the world’s largest water projector. Unfortunately, the said projector is not capable of animations. Video after the break.
Dr Manhattan was projected using the largest water projector in the world. I’m disappointed he didn’t move, but it sure looked like a spectacular show.[via Gizmodo]
It’s that time again, time for yet another graphics comparison. This time, GT pits the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Street Fighter 4 against each other to see which reigns supreme. Video after the break.
Amazon is selling the Canon PowerShot SD770IS for just $144.95 shipped, originally priced at $229.99. Beautiful “images are easy to create thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that eliminate blur.” Product page.
What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon�s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots.
[via Amazon]
Here’s one way to prevent family members from messing with your PS3: use epoxy putty and hand sculpt layers upon layers of Aliens inspired creatures into the case. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Once dried the shell turned out about as hard as metal. Followed up with an ample coating of the appropriately named Chaos Black paint bony Alien swimming in primordial black soup.
[via Technabob]
For $300 or less on eBay, you could pick up a custom Halo Transformer. Just a “quick transformation turns him from the iconic Spartan soldier into a battle ready Warthog LRV.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Stands 5 1/4″ tall when transformed and comes with a variety of weapons including a Sniper Rifle, Spike Grenade, and Warthog turret.
Hate wearing Bluetooth headsets, but have an Airsoft gun laying around? This project should do the trick. Simply “pull the trigger to receive calls, listen through the barrel, and talk into the grip.” Video after the break.
Naturally, this handset works with any cell phone. You just feel like pulling the trigger more if you own an iPhone.
[via Toxel – Instructables]
At just 1-inch thick and 2.4-pounds, the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA is designed for the mobile warrior. Featuring “802.11n, Bluetooth, 3G and WiMAX options, and packing in it Eee Sharing and Eee Arena software.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
As far as anyone can tell the laptop harbors fairly traditional netbook specs and a netbook pricepoint, but the exterior is all new and rather attractive.
[via Engadget]
If you’ve always wondered what R2-D2 was really saying in the movies, look no further than this clip. Unfortunately (or fortunately), “the subtitles are NSFW because he’s a pretty angry little droid.” Video after the break.
The guy gets no respect. Like me after I rescued that kid from a tree. So what if it was partially my fault he was up there in the first place. He wanted to sit on the rocket-bike.
[via Technabob – Geekologie]
We’re not quite sure if the computer actually works, but this person shows what not to use when building your own system: old television set, typewriter, clothes iron.
(Thanks, Jalenie)
The Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro is claimed to be the worlds fastest hybrid concept, powered by “an 814cc rotary engine driving a generator.” This setup allows the vehicle to go from 0-62mph in just 3.5-seconds, with a top speed of 187mph. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The generator charges a 400V lithium polymer battery pack that feeds electrons to a pair of electric motors at each axle with a cumulative output of 362 hp.
[via Autoblog]