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Programmer Trains AI to Play Google Chrome’s Dinosaur Game, Domination Ensues

By Jackson Chung May 27, 2018

Yes, it’s been years since this Easter egg was discovered, but now, a programmer has trained an artificial intelligence neural network to play Google Chrome’s dinosaur game. This time waster is only accessible when the browser detects you’re offline, and on the ‘Unable to connect to the Internet’ error page. If you’re at said page, simply press the space bar to get T-Rex jumping, while the ground beneath him will extend to the right, and then start running. “Using NEAT I created an AI to play the Google Chrome Dinosaur Game, and its awesome,” said the programmer. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including seven more kitchen gadgets put to the test.

If the Lamborghini Aventador SV was Modeled After the All-Electric Terzo Millennio, This is What it Would Look Like

By Jackson Chung May 26, 2018

Photo credit: Fabio Puddu

Industrial designer Fabio Puddu was fascinated by the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, an all-electric hypercar designed by the automaker in partnership with MIT, so he came up with this similarly-styled Aventador SV. Featuring an all-new front fascia, wheels and rear wing. The production headlights were swapped out for a more aggressive-looking bonnet, complete with Millennio-like units located on either side of the front spoiler and a set of black red-lipped wheels. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of ten giant products that actually work.

Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with This Global Expedition Vehicle Patagonia 4×4

By Jackson Chung May 25, 2018

Photo credit: Global X Vehicles

Survive the zombie apocalypse in the Patagonia XV-Expedition Vehicle, which not only features all the amenities you’d expect from a luxurious RV, but also includes a fully enclosed garage for ATV / motorcycle storage, just in case you need to abandon ship. It features second row cab seats making it comfortable for four to ride, while its roomy body exudes luxury yet maintains function. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a Hercules Beetle metamorphoses before your eyes.

Gamer Creates Portable PlayStation 4 with Almost No Lag, Calls it the PS4 U

By Jackson Chung May 24, 2018

The PlayStation 4 may be on its way out for the next-generation model, but Sony has yet to release a portable version. This custom solution, by “My Mate Vince”, could be the next best thing, as it “allows you to play your PS4 locally within Bluetooth range on a handheld screen with no lag (very little, not noticeable).” It’s better than Remote Play since you have a full 1080p, even on PS4 and PS4 Slim, and no latency. “It has a 1080p 10″ screen which looks lovely. By using Wireless HDMI and the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con it makes it possible to mimic the best feature of the Wii U which is the 2nd handheld screen,” adds Vince. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos, including one about the time it rained for 2-million years.

When Ford Model A Meets Honda S2000, You Get This Incredible Franken-Car

By Jackson Chung May 23, 2018

Auto enthusiast James Schwartz came across a rendering (bottom image) by Aaron Beck and decided to make that vehicle a reality, and thus this Franken-car was born. He began with a Ford Model A cab, and started some heavy metal fabrication, which included a six inch chop and shortened grill. Next, a custom frame was made from square tubing with a C-notch in the rear to allow the car sit as low as possible. Last, but not least, an F20C engine and six-speed transmission was taken out of a donor S2000. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one that takes you inside a warehouse where thousands of robots pack groceries.

Forget Human Acrobats, Disney’s “Stickman” Robot Can Perform Backflips with Ease

By Jackson Chung May 22, 2018

Human performers spent thousands of years developing acrobatic techniques, but at the same time, robots have started to become more mobile and autonomous, enabling them to imitate these stunts in dramatic ways. Meet “Stickman”. Disney’s latest simple 2° of freedom robot that uses a gravity-driven pendulum launch and produces a variety of somersaulting stunts. It features an IMU and a laser range-finder to estimate its state mid-flight and actuates to change its motion both on and and off the pendulum. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a bizarre dual iPhone case.

When You Install Jet Thrusters on a Motorcycle, This Happens if You Start Sliding

By Jackson Chung May 21, 2018

It’s not uncommon for motorcycle riders to go for spirited rides through the canyons, but what happens when they lean a bit too far into a curve and then hit a patch of loose gravel? They’ll slide out of course, and hopefully, into a safe spot outside of harm’s way. However, that isn’t always the case, and thus Bosch’s anti-skid jet thruster system was born. When installed, the sensors automatically detect when a slide is occurring, and then triggers a mechanism that fires gas from an airbag-type device to correct the slide, bringing the bike back upright. The first two motorcycles to feature this technology will be the Ducati Multistrada and the KTM 1290 Super Duke. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a crazy spike tool used to pierce industrial bags.

3,500-Horsepower Lamborghini Huracan Might be Fastest Yet, Hits 229MPH at the Track

By Jackson Chung May 20, 2018

Underground Racing is no stranger to crazily modified vehicles, and their latest project is no exception. This Lamborghini Huracan’s 5.2-liter V10 engine was twin-turbocharged and now generates a whopping 3,500-horsepower. At a recent drag racing event called “TX2K18” the vehicle managed to hit 229mph during one of its insane runs, and quite easily. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of 8 survival myths that will definitely make things worse.

Google’s The Selfish Ledger is a Leaked Internal Video That Shows How Data Could be Used to Direct Human Behavior

By Jackson Chung May 19, 2018

In 2016, Google created a slightly unsettling video, titled “The Selfish Ledger,” that imagines a future where an evolving record of our online data could be used to direct human behavior. It was created by Nick Foster, Google’s head of design at their research-and-development division, X, and says this could be used so it not only tracks our behavior, but offers direction towards a desired result. “We understand if this is disturbing – it is designed to be. This is a thought-experiment by the Design team from years ago that uses a technique known as ‘speculative design’ to explore uncomfortable ideas and concepts in order to provoke discussion and debate. It’s not related to any current or future products,” said a company representative. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one showing how high-speed movement can forge metals, which is also known as friction welding.

Video Shows What It’s Like to Play Fortnite on a Crazy $20,000 Gaming PC

By Jackson Chung May 17, 2018

If the mobile and game console versions of Fortnite just won’t do, the “Xidax Limited Edition X-10” gaming PC should do the trick. Priced at a whopping $20k, it features a Core i9-7980XE CPU overlocked to 4.6GHz, 128GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, two ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 TI OC Edition graphics cards, an Intel Optane SSD 900P 480GB PCIE SSD, and dual WD 6TB Black hard drives in RAID 0 configuration, all in a Phanteks Enthoo Elite case. Click here for the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a Korean laptop that you can’t buy in the states.