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A Videogame Controller Designed To Operate Construction Equipment
May 27, 12:00AM
In the world of remote control airplanes, it was found that kids who grew up playing video games were far more adept at piloting the small aircraft after spending their childhood honing their hand-eye coordination skills with game controllers. And that's the same idea behind the SafetySense controller from Humanistic Robotics, except that it's designed to remotely operate giant construction equipment.
Veteran tells how killing a young German soldier haunted him for life
May 26, 11:23PM
In this day of remembrance for all of those who fought to defend this country, I thought it would be good to hear the heartbreaking story of Joseph Robertson, a World War II veteran who had to kill a young German soldier face to face, during the Battle of the Bulge. Listen—and think.
There's a Joker Repairing Chicago's Horrible Potholes With Mosaics
May 26, 11:00PM
As a transplant Chicagoan, one of my favorite daily rituals is calling 311 to report the potholes that make my street un-driveable. Fellow Chicagoan and artist Jim Bachor is taking a more proactive approach: He's repairing them, but also turning them into tiny little jokes.
This Bunk Bed Sofa Out-Transforms Even Optimus Prime
May 26, 10:30PM
Life in the big city usually means life in a small apartment. It's fine while you're by yourself, but it gets complicated when it comes to giving visitors a place to stay. So if you find yourself lacking a guest suite, this transforming sofa bed called the Palazzo provides a double-decker spot for a couple of people to sleep.
A Zen Garden Is Even More Relaxing When a Robot Does All the Work
May 26, 10:00PM
The obvious goal of maintaining a zen garden is to find inner peace and comfort—hence the zen—as you rake intricate designs and patterns into the sand. But for some people, that zen actually comes from sitting in a lawn chair with a cold drink in hand while a custom-built robot called the Zen Gardner does all the work.
Dive into This Digital USS Arizona in the Name of Conservation
May 26, 9:30PM
For nearly three quarters of a century, the USS Arizona has rested practically untouched in the waters of Pearl Harbor, acting as both the final resting place of and enduring tribute to the 1100 marines and sailors that lost their lives aboard it. Today, the National Park Service and Autodesk unveiled the results of an intensive modern survey that will soon allow anyone in the world to virtually explore the battleship in all her former glory.
These Split Beer Glasses Are Perfect for Half-Pints
May 26, 9:00PM
For those times when you really only want, or can really only handle, half a pint of hooch, these modified beer glasses leave no doubt that you're drinking with a little moderation. Because instead of being shorter, thinner, or modified in shape, they look like a standard pint glass that's been bifurcated with a guillotine.
Why We Shouldn't Worry About Open Wi-Fi
May 26, 8:30PM
Everyday cafes, airports, libraries, laundromats, schools and individuals operate "open" Wi-Fi routers, sharing their connection with neighbors and passers-by at no charge. The City of San Francisco recently deployed a free, public Wi-Fi network along a three-mile stretch of Market Street. Sometimes people use those connections for unauthorized activities. Most of the time they don't, and the world gets a valuable public service of simple, ubiquitous Internet access.
Watch a Robo-Crocodile Sneak Around Hippos to Study Their Poop
May 26, 7:00PM
Like most creatures, hippos do not fancy being followed around by humans as they poop. But a robot boat carefully disguised as a crocodile? Why not.
The Washington Monument's Moving Shadow Is a Fun Google Maps Easter Egg
May 26, 6:00PM
If you've got a lot of time to kill on this work-free Memorial Day, you can spend a good chunk of it over on Google Maps checking out this fun Easter Egg discovered by Michael Sippey. It turns out the shadow cast by the Washington Monument moves throughout the day, accurately reflecting the position of the sun in the sky over Washington D.C.
China tries to make artificial lake, fails and creates desert instead
May 26, 5:37PM
Officials in Zhengzhou, China, wanted to build an artificial lake on the outskirts of the city but everything went wrong. The source of water they intended to use dried up and the hundreds of thousands of tons of sand destined for the artificial beach began to spread, covering an area the size of four football fields.
New Mummy X-Rays Let You Peer Right Inside Ancient Egyptian Bodies
May 26, 5:00PM
A new set of visualization of x-ray data allow scientists—and the public—to undress ancient Egyptian mummies, peel back their skins and see (virtually) inside. The results looks as terrifying as you might expect.
WWII Germany Hunted Tanks with Explosive Goliath Beetles
May 26, 4:00PM
While the Russians were busy training dogs to deliver their tank-stopping charges (like a bunch of assholes), Nazi Germany took a more technocentric approach to its anti-armor efforts. The result: a deadly R/C mini-tank laden with more than 200 pounds of explosives. Thank goodness these things were so easy for the Allies to disarm.
Report: Apple's Turning the iPhone Into a Remote For Your Entire House
May 26, 3:42PM
In addition to a new iPhone possibly making an appearance at Apple's June 2nd Worldwide Developer Conference launch event, the Financial Times is reporting that the company plans to introduce new smart home software and functionality that puts your iOS devices in control of everything in your home—from lighting to your security system. Because your life different already revolve around your iPhone enough.
Look at This Monstrous Moving Machine Illuminated By Starlight
May 26, 3:30PM
No, this enormous diesel powered beast is not a discarded movie prop from James Cameron's Aliens. He is Otto, one of the two huge transporters of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array radio telescope field, at the high site of Chajnantor Plateau, Atacama Desert, Chile.
All the Best Memorial Day Sales on Gadgets, Clothes, Games, and More
May 26, 2:45PM
Before you head out to fire up the grill, be sure to peruse this list of all the best Memorial Day sales from around the web. Naturally, a ton of clothing outlets are offering huge sitewide sales, but there's a bucketload of gadgets, games, and household goods to be had as well. We'll keep our eyes open and add more deals throughout the day, but if you see any we missed, be sure to let us know.
Behind-the-scenes photos reveal the secrets of Mad Men sets
May 26, 2:22PM
If there is something that transports us directly to the world of Mad Men it is its award winning set design. I can't believe some of these aren't real places.
This Iconic Parisian Swimming Pool Is Reborn After 25 Years of Neglect
May 26, 2:00PM
For 60 years, the Piscine Molitor—tucked away in the leafy outskirts of Paris—was the height of French sophistication: an Art Deco destination for chic sunbathers and sophisticated celebrities to swim. Twenty five years ago it was closed and left to ruin—but now it's been faithfully restored to its former glory.
Japan to Start Building Giant Ice Wall at Fukushima
May 26, 1:00PM
Remember that time Japan had the crazy idea to build a giant ice wall to contain the plant's radioactive water leaks ? Well, it got funded and now it's about to be built. Really.
London's Narrowest House Is For Sale
May 26, 12:00PM
If you think small is beautiful, this is the perfect London home for you: thought to be the narrowest house in the entire capital, the Denmark Hill residence is on sale for a cool $750,000.
This Satellite Image Looks Like a Cartoon Landscape
May 26, 11:00AM
Depending on how you look at this image, it's either a striking view of Western Sahara, or a cartoon mountain, backed by blue sky and shrouded in cloud.
When Someone Posts a Screenshot It's Impossible to Ignore a Low Battery
May 26, 10:00AM
It's never been easier to quickly post a screenshot of your phone online for all to see but... wait, why the hell is this person posting screenshots when they only have 4 percent battery? Why aren't they madly scrambling for a charger? Why?
HTC One Mini 2 Review: Premium Looks for Smaller Pockets
May 26, 9:03AM
As soon as the flagship HTC One M8 was revealed back in March it seemed inevitable that HTC would follow it up with a smaller, more affordable miniature version. With the HTC One Mini 2 now revealed, that's turned out to be only half true — it may look like the M8 but, as its name suggests, this handset has just as much in common with last year's initial HTC One Mini.
Exactly How Do Macs and PCs Differ?
May 26, 8:00AM
Mac or PC? Over the past decade, that's become an increasingly divisive question, with camps on either side insisting they know best. But, fundamentally, what's the difference between a Mac and PC?
Swallows learn to open automatic doors to create nests inside a parking
May 26, 7:36AM
These swallows learned how to fly in and out a parking garage—where they made their nests—by triggering the detectors on the automatic doors. Watching them flying in and out is simply amazing.
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