Brian Heater
Japanese Floating Maglev Train Hits 311 Miles Per Hour During Testing With Members of the Public
The Chuo Shinkansen, a maglev (magnetic levitation) train undergoing going trials in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan hit a top speed of 311 miles per hour with…
A Gallery Show Celebrating the Fold-In Art of ‘Mad Magazine’ Cartoonist Al Jaffee in Brooklyn, New York
The Scott Eder Gallery in Brooklyn, New York is highlighting the long-running fold-in artwork of beloved Mad Magazine cartoonist, Al Jaffee (previously). Jaffee, who has…
Google Research Scientists Are Developing a Computer System That Automatically Captions Photos
Google Research scientists are working to develop a machine-leaning system that is capable of producing automatic captions based on images, a project that could eventually…
LinkNYC, A Project to Replace New York City’s Pay Phones With Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
LinkNYC is a project spearheaded by New York City mayor Bill de Blasio that will replace the Big Apple’s 6,400 coin-operated payphones with 10-foot-tall kiosks…
The Cash Cannon 2.0, An Upgraded Version of the Novelty Money-Shooting Gun
Kwasmo Enterprises is introducing an upgrade to its novelty money-shooting gun, the Cash Cannon (previously). The latest version, which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo,…
Homemade Video for ‘Fly Away’ by Lenny Kravitz Celebrates Milky Way Bars and Dragonflies
Comedian Neil Cicierega created a hilarious homage to fan-made YouTube lyrics videos with a take on the 1998 Lenny Kravitz single “Fly Away.” Cicierega’s version…
An Optical Illusion Tattoo That Creates the Appearance of a Hole Running Through a Bicep
Paul O’Rourke of All-Star Tattoos in Limerick, Ireland created a stunning optical illusion on customer Paddy Buckley’s arm using black ink, giving the appearance of…
Lumenplay, Holiday String Lights That Are Controlled via Mobile App
Lumenplay are Bluetooth-enabled holiday string lights that are controlled via Android and iOS handsets. Users can change colors, create light shows, and sync the string…
Uber Partners With Spotify to Allow Passengers to Play Their Own Music During a Ride
Uber has teamed up with popular music streaming service Spotify to allow passengers to play their own music through Uber car speakers during their ride.…
The Piano Guys Perform an Instrument-Swapping Mashup of Beethoven and The Dave Matthews Band
The Piano Guys (previously) recently performed an instrument-swapping mashup of “Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews Band and Beethoven‘s classic “Ode to Joy” on two cellos…