In Fracture, “players are equipped with an arsenal of futuristic weaponry to strategically reshape their surroundings on the fly.” Continue reading for the trailer. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Every action they perform dynamically reshapes the earth in ways no videogame has ever seen. When Briggs throws a tectonic grenade on a level battlefield, the ground blasts upward to provide access to an otherwise unreachable area.
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WebRidesTV pits “BMW’s new M3 against a Dinan-tuned 335i coupe.” Though it may seem equal, “you can’t ignore the allure of the Dinan 335i’s torque and lower curb weight.” Video after the break.
The BMW 335i has proven itself as a credible player in the sports coupe segment, particularly with a tweaked ECU to extract maximum output from its twin-turbo’d 3.0-liter inline-six.
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Players in Tom Clancy’s EndWar “represent one of three national armies (U.S. Russia or Europe) and participate in massive multiplayer battles.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
EndWar can be played almost entirely by voice command and also features a customizable army, as well as the ability to fight in various battlefields and cities around the world.
Called the “LIFESAVER”, this gadget is “the world’s first all in one ultra filtration water bottle — removes bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and all other microbiological waterborne pathogens without using chemicals like iodine or chlorine.” No word yet on availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Winner of countless design and product awards, the LIFESAVER bottle dispenses the need for tablets, boiling, chemicals, tubes, shaking, scrubbing, waiting or effort. The LIFESAVER bottle could be one of the most important designs this century so far.
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Yes, a Lithuanian sculptor actually built a car — or at least the body panels and interior — using polyurethane foam, “the wonder-polymer used in everything from appliances and textiles to electronics and footwear.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Tossing all OSHA and DOT regulations out the window (no problem in Lithuania), this crafty coach-builder mixes up batches of PU foam in 2-liter soda bottles before “applying” them to the framework of his creation.
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In addition to being the world’s largest subwoofer, the “MATTERHORN” just might be the most powerful as well — built by Danley Sound Labs. Continue reading for an overview and video. Click here for first picture in gallery.
If you’ve always wanted to build your own non-functional Arc Reactor, just like Tony Stark, then check out this tutorial. Supplies needed include: “LEDs, a 9-volt battery, plywood, 22 AWG gauge copper wire, assorted resistors, and a substance called polymorph.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Unfortunately, it’s just papier-mache with a great finish. What this guy fails to realize is that being Tony Stark is not a matter of arc reactors and metal suits.
Inside Line pits the 2009 Nissan GT-R against the Audi R8, Porsche 911, Subaru STI, Mitsubishi Evo, and Lotus Elise in a street comparison test. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We also learned that speed doesn’t always cost money. The Evo, the cheapest car in this test, proved that. Just as the Audi R8 demonstrates that it’s possible to have a comfortable street car that makes the numbers and goes really friggin’ fast.
[via InsideLine]
If you think pocket watches are a thing of the past, think again. This digital pocket watch concept features an OLED touchscreen that “can be changed to suit your needs – from minimal analog hands to a full on digital display.” Click here for one more picture.
Along with state-of-the-art voice recognition software, there�s a hidden spot on the back for house keys. All I need is this, a monocle, top hat, and a walking stick.
[via YankoDesign]
