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A Lifelike Robot Agrees to Destroy Humans During an Interview at SXSW
Sophia, a lifelike robot developed by Hanson Robotics, agreed to destroy humans during an interview at SXSW with CNBC. Sophia’s creator Dr. David Hanson jokingly…
Traffic Reporter Pays Tribute to the Late Phife Dawg by Inserting Song Lyrics Into His Updates
Yeah, this rush hour coming with more hits than the Braves or the Yankees. WSB-TV traffic reporter Mark Arum paid tribute to the late Phife…
Jurassic Carpark, An Incredibly Realistic Animatronic Dinosaur Scares People in a Dark Parking Garage
“Jurassic Carpark” is a clever prank, orchestrated by Hamish & Andy, where a realistic animatronic dinosaur creeps up and scares the living daylights out of…
Virtual Desktop, A 3D Computer Desktop Environment for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Virtual Desktop is a 3D computer desktop environment for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The program puts the desktop in a 3D environment where users…
A Visual History of the Ever Changing Profile of ‘The New Yorker’ Mascot Eustace Tilley
Eustace Tilley, the dandy mascot of the long-running magazine The New Yorker, has appeared on a great many covers since his (and the magazine’s) inception…
Cufftore, A System of Interchangeable Magnetic Suit Buttons
Cufftore is a system of interchangeable magnetic suit buttons that offer people a new accessory option when wearing a suit. Once magnetic studs replace the existing…
A Fascinating Profile of the Man Who Provides Perfectly Tuned Drums to Famous Percussionists
Media Bird, the storytelling production house has put together a fascinating profile of Ross Garfield, aka The Drum Doctor. Over the many years since he…
The Iconic Sights of Paris Shown Through a Dizzying Two Minute Hyperlapse Video
Videographer Taylor Fairbank has created “Bonjour Paris“, a gorgeously filmed, dizzying two minute hyperlapse video that encompasses many of the iconic sights of La Ville-Lumière.…
Purin the Super Beagle Sets a Second World Record For Fastest Dog on a Ball on National Puppy Day
The incredibly talented Purin the Super Beagle has gone on to set a second Guinness World Record for being the fastest dog to travel 10…
Mini Materials, A Line of Miniature Construction Materials Made From Real Wood, Cement, and Brick
Mini Materials is a line of miniature construction materials made from real wood, cement, and mix. The line includes miniature wood two by fours, concrete…