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Electronic System Turns a Human Face Into an Instrument and an Involuntary Performer
In 2008, Japanese artist Daito Manabe began work on an experimental music performance system that hooks up a performer’s face to electrical sensors. The system…
Robot Band Compressorhead Performs Ace of Spades by Motörhead
The robot band Compressorhead performs a rocking version of “Ace of Spades” by Motörhead. via Pewpewpew
Classic Episode of The Screen Savers Featuring Patrick Norton and Kevin Rose Rappelling Into The Studio With Hacker Gear
Kevin Rose posted a classic episode (I think it is from 2003) of The Screen Savers on Tech TV hosted by Leo Laporte and…
Mojito, An Elegant Pair of High Heels Made From a Single Spiraling Strip
London-based architect Julian Hakes has designed the Mojito, an elegant pair of high heel shoes made from a single spiraling strip. He first started developing…
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Fairy Tale Siblings Seek Revenge in Upcoming Action Film
“Revenge is sweeter than candy.” Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters is an upcoming action film that imagines the famous fairy tale siblings as witch bounty…
5 Second Film of Two People Analyzed by the Reduction of Their Smile
Post-Interaction Smile Reduction Quantifier, a quick and funny film by 5-Second Films, shows two people’s facial expressions immediately being analyzed after walking away from one…
William Shatner Tweeted an Astronaut Living in Space & He Replied
Former Star Trek starship captain William Shatner sent a tweet to Commander Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut currently living in space aboard the International Space…
The Deep End, Animation Made Using Ink, Coffee & White Out
Boston-based artist Jake Fried has created “The Deep End”, a fantastic one minute animation that was made using continuous hand-drawn layers of ink, coffee and…
Firefighter Shares Blaze Footage Shot From His Helmet Cam
In a Year on my lid, Highland Park, Michigan firefighter Scott Ziegler shares clips from a year’s worth of blaze footage shot from his helmet…
Rogue the Dog Drives a Power Wheels Electric Car All by Himself
Rogue, a year old Australian Cattle Dog, has been trained to drive a Fisher-Price Power Wheels electric car all by himself. video via Fun with…