Crack Pipe Vending Machine Is Real
Not sure which way to go with this one. At first glance these vending machines look like they are marketing the wares towards kids. The vending machines are bright and covered in colorful polk-a-dots. Look in the display window and you will see what look like individual tampons, nope those are individual glass Pyrex crack […]
FDA Approves PillCam Video Camera
Remember when the Given Imaging PillCam was still just a dream?, We wrote about the PillCam 6 years ago., Well it like it is closer than ever to becoming a medical option for colonoscopies in the near future., The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PillCam Colon for colonoscopy procedures. No more […]
Tesla Model S Cross Country Road Trip
On January 30, 2014, two red Tesla Model S cars embarked on a cross country journey. The plan was to drive across the United States using only the free cross-continental Tesla Supercharger network. By doing this, the team would set a world record for charge time of an electric vehicle driving the across the US. […]
PG&E Power Grid Attack Is Big News That Isn’t Being Talked About
Almost one year ago (April 16, 2013) a sophisticated attack took place on PGE’s Metcalf power substation in San Jose, California. First, the attackers broke in to an underground telecommunication vault and cut six AT&T fiber optic lines. Next, at 2 a.m the attackers shot over 100 rounds of ammunition (all recovered without fingerprints) at […]
Blockchain App Removed From Apple App Store
The popular Bitcoin wallet app Blockchain has been removed from the iOS App Store by Apple., Blockchain was the last Bitcoin app left that allowed users to send and receive bitcoins from the iOS mobile devices., Blockchain has been downloaded over 120,000 times and has been in the app store for 2 years. U.K.-based Blockchain […]
Tesla Superchargers Now Stretch From Coast To Coast
Ok, let me start off by saying I am no stranger to the Tesla show. I own a Model S and love it despite some early issues (you can read my initial Tesla Model S review here). I am also the type that will hop in a car for a long road trip from time-to-time […]
By 2030 Army Will Replace 25 Percent Of Soldiers With Robots
According to General Robert Cone the US Army will lower brigade sizes from 4,000 to 3,000 soldiers making up the difference with robots. The robot soldiers will reach their peak between 2030 and 2040. While it sounds a bit shocking, this type of change is already being heavily tested and used today. Where we once […]
Toyota FT-1 Concept Car
Believe it or not, this Toyota concept car originated from Calty Design Research for the Playstation game Gran Turismo. Now this concept car, the Toyota FT-1, has actually been built. The FT-1 has a front engine with rear wheel drive. The car looks awesome and will hopefully become a full production car. Video and details […]
Cat B100 Phone = Rugged
This isn't a super spec'd phone. It is a super tough phone. The Caterpillar B100 Phone is built for guys and girls who are rough on their gadgets. The Cat B100 waterproof and dustproof (IP67 and MIL 810G), in fact you can take it three feet underwater for 30 minutes. The Cat B100 Phone has […]
Update Your Old Stereo With Ion Bluetooth Cassette Tape
Yep, time to bring your old car stereo or boombox up to date with this cool gadget from ION Audio. This cassette tape is actually a rechargeable Bluetooth adapter that will allow you to stream music via Bluetooth to your old stereo. Surprised that it took so long for someone to make a product like […]