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Iron Man Brings Sexy Back, Shows Off Gauntlet

By Jackson Chung July 23, 2007

Robert Downey Jr. gives Iron Man fans a first glimpse at one of his gauntlets, which also doubles as a high-powered flash light when it’s not in machine gun mode, or so we’d like to think. Click below for more pictures.

Here’s the first shot of Robert Downey Jr. flashing his “talk to the hand” move in the upcoming Iron Man movie, which will be hyped at San Diego’s comic con later this month. While we’ve finally admitted that our soft, pudgy exterior forbids us from being a possible Batman, having some guy make a crazy flying suit for us is still not out of the question

[via Crunchgear – Gizmodo]

It Takes More Than 9TB, to Get Into Mordor

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

Fellow TechEBlog reader Jake wanted to let Lord of the Rings fans know that “it takes more than 9TB, to get into Morodor”.

(Thanks, Jake)

A Really Bad Parking Job

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

If you thought double or even triple parking was bad, then check out what happened to this car, nearly driving through the concrete barriers and down onto the street below.

Feature: Unusual Robots That May Give You Nightmares

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

Here are four robots that you don’t want to see next when waking up at night or in the morning. This list includes a strange robotic piggy bank that eats your coins.

(Video) New Way to Play Pong with MacBook

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

A programmer has managed to create a version of Pong that use “the sudden motion sensors and the microphone” of any MacBook. Video after the jump.

The controls are semi-intuitive. Literal tilting controls the direction of the paddle. Secondly, the size of the paddle is determined via the microphone; greater dB’s equates to a larger size

[via Gizmodo]

VIDEO: Paul Moller’s $90,000+ M200G to Begin Production

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

Finally, Paul Moller’s M200G will begin production. At $90,000+, it “can allegedly operate up to 10 feet in altitude.” Video after the jump.

Of course, while Moller Industries offers lots of exciting talk about the future of transportation (as well as t-shirts, models, and investment options) to its customers, the company has never brought a vehicle to market

[via engadget]

Phone Booth You Don’t Want to be Stuck In

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

Apparently, this person just happened to be at the wrong place during a winter snow storm, and is seemingly trapped in a phone booth. On the bright side, it looks as if there’s an LCD screen inside, with power.

(Thanks, Paula)

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Looks Incredible

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

If you’ve been waiting for Gran Turismo 5, we can tell you it’s well worth the way just by this prologue. Video after the jump.

Confirmed by Polyphony Digital to be in production and scheduled for a 2008 release, Gran Turismo 5 promises to possibly be the most exacting and detailed racing videogame ever created. Sampler elements will be included as part of Gran Turismo HD’s “Premium Mode.”

VIDEO: Robo Flush Toilet Gets the Job Done

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

Put simply, “Joe built this thing to save him from holding down the toilet handle for 10 seconds every time he flushes.” Video after the break.

If you want some robotic assistance to flush the toilet this Robo Flush Toilet that Joe from Grand Idea Studio put together may be just the ticket

[via Hackedgadgets – Makezine]

Feature: LEGO Meets Video Games

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2007

So you’ve seen some of the most innovative and strangest creations, now check out four of the best LEGO-inspired game videos. Which one is your favorite?