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Architecture
Portable French Log Cabin Would Not Have Pleased Honest Abe
When you say "log cabin," I think of maple syrup or Abraham Lincoln chopping wood in Illinois. I don't think avant-garde French architecture. I love many French things, but this spin on a very old (American) theme ain't one of them. More » -
ecommerce
Toddler Buys Industrial Excavator Online, "Doesn't Even Like Tractors"
A 3-year-old New Zealand girl, bored in the early hours of the morning, hopped on her parents' computer and, via auto-logins, managed to buy a used mechanical excavation machine for around $15,000. More » -
Hacks
Is It Possible? Role Playing Dice Just Got Nerdier
If you assumed nobody could top a classic D20 for sheer nerd equity, you assumed wrong. Builder Itay—who confesses he is new to Dungeons & Dragons—thought he'd improve the sport by cobbling a variable-number die out of two 5×7 led displays, a Freescale accelerometer and love. More » -
man vs machine
...And Then The Robots Will Learn Compassion
In the robot wars, much blood and oil will be shed because of our differences, and lack of understanding. But one day, perhaps amid the fighting, a robot will learn the human value of compassion, and humans will respond—well, like humans. [Broken Robot Nozomi via JapanProbe] -
Dell
Dell Ditches Gender-Based Della Brand
Ten days after its initial launch, Dell's website designed specifically for women, Della, had been taken down and relaunched with a "Lifestyle" brand, void of all Della content, presumably because of all the animosity its girlie name sparked. We are geeky women, Dell, hear us roar. [Lifestyle via RegHardware] -
Space
Rotating Space Elevator Could Use Earth's Energy For Cheap Orbital Launches
Think of Archimedes' screw, only sticking up tens of thousands of miles from the surface into the earth, carrying tons of space crap without the need for rocket or laser propulsion. More » -
man vs machine
The Transforminators Will Be This Summer's Biggest Disappointment
"It was bad enough when we were fighting the Terminators. But then the Transformers came. Now we just call them the Transforminators." - John Connor More » -
Flash
Flash Storage Is About to Hit a Brick Wall
That dire warning comes from SanDisk's CEO Eli Harari. The capacity of flash chips has doubled 19 times in 14 years to 64 billion bits, currently. But Harari says they're "running out of electrons." More » -
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bonus round
Wall-E vs. Johnny 5: Who Would Win In a Deathmatch?
The question of which machine is deadliest of all-time has already been answered—but it's the bonus round that will prove to be the most exciting matchup. Who would win in a battle between Wall-E and Johnny 5? More » -
Circuit City
It's Alive: CircuitCity.com Retail Site Is Online
We knew it would be rebooted in a few days, and sure enough, the promise has come true. Question is, are the prices any better in the afterlife? [Circuit City - Thanks Kevin!] -
iPhone Apps
This Week In iPhone Apps: Deer Carcasses and Browser Tabs
This week, we revisit some classics from your (and your grandfather's) childhood, iPhone browsing gets upgraded, and I play what it probably the best 3D multi-animal hunting game available for the iPhone. More » -
tgif
10 Creepy Machines From Robot Hell
When machines behave deadly, they are forced to spend eternity tortured by robots like these 10 monstrosities. More » -
unconfirmed
Windows 7 Starter Edition for Netbooks Might Ditch 3 App Limit
Paul Thurrott's reporting that Microsoft's going to drop the three-app-at-a-time limitation from Windows 7 Starter—the cheaper Windows 7 geared toward netbooks. He doesn't know if they're going let you change your wallpaper with Starter though. No, really. [WinSuperSite] -
Dealzmodo
Gadget Deals of the Day: Memorial Day Weekend Edition
We've got about 60 deals for you today, including discounted laptops and games, a bunch of mid-sized HDTVs (for those of you who complained), cheap movies, a free boobie rub, and a list of where you can catch some awesome deals for the Memorial Day weekend. More » -
Space
First TV Image of Mars Ever Was Made With Crayons
What you are looking at here is the very first image ever taken of the surface of Mars. It was acquired by NASA's Mariner 4 using a television camera, and rendered using crayons. Look closer: More » -
Image cache
What Is This?
Looks like a billion gazillion television screens, thundering their nonsense and babbling at the same time in some gigantic art installation. Or maybe one of those crazy LED art projects in a skyscraper. It's better than all that, put together. More » -
man vs machine
The Death Row Inmate Who Turned His Toilet Into an Electric Chair
Michael Anderson Godwin was a murderer. He was awaiting South Carolina's electric chair in 1989 when he decided to fix his TV set while sitting on his cell's metal toilet. You can probably see where this is going. More » -
Question of the Day
Gort vs. Caprica 6: Which Machine Is Deadlier? (Championship Round)
Gort and Caprica 6 pulled out victories in the final round of the Heavyweight and Humanoid division battles. Just for fun we are pitting them against one another in a final, championship round. Which machine is the deadliest of all-time? More » -
Gaming
Iwata: Nintendo Design More Appreciated than Apple Design
Nintendo has traditionally ignored the iPhone as a competitor, claiming that the DS and iPhone were chasing different markets. Now Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has given in the reality of commerce and started the smack talk. More » -
Airplanes
USAF Boeing C17 Globemaster Is One Heck of a Machine
We take these huge military airplanes for granted, but listening to an expert describing the technology—like titanium heat dissipators and thrust reverters mounted on top—is quite enlightening. Best thing, however: Furry pilot seats. More » -
Toys
Just What I've Always Wanted! A Transformer/USB Hub/Fake Netbook/Cassette Player!
All we can say is, Michael Bay had better really step up his game for the sequel. More » -
Bikes
Zweistil Shape-Shifting Bike Is Born to Be Wild
I'm looking to buy a bicycle to enjoy NYC's spring, and would love to get the Zweistil—it transforms from speed bike to chopper on the fly, as their prototype shows on this video. More » -
Rumor
Microsoft's "Maximum" Windows 7 Netbook Specs Kinda Suck
Hoping that netbooks will get dramatically better as technology marches on? Not if Microsoft has anything to say about it. TechARP has apparently dug up their "maximum specs" for netbooks, and they ain't pretty. More » -
Led
Energizer Hard Case Tactical Flashlight Shoots R, G, B and Infrared
Energizer's latest industrial-grade flashlight will take LEDs to war...or just your next backyard camping trip. More » -
windows 7
Rumor: Windows 7 Will Be Priced In June, More Expensive Than Vista
Being temporarily free and, most importantly, good has done wonders for Windows 7. The one thing that could temper everyone's excitement? Bad pricing. TechARP says it'll be announced in June, and CNET says it'll be steep. More » -
Comics
Spam Headlines, Reimagined
What if all those spam emails you received every day weren't meant to be read as perverted? What then? Artist Elliot Burford shows us in his collection of 24 hilarious one-frame comics. [ElliottBurford via jesspiration via Unplggd] -
Flame War
A Classic Revisited: Apple vs Microsoft, FIGHT!
Here I was, thinking that Apple was this tiny David fighting the Microsoft Goliath. Rebels vs Empire my ass. Wolfram Alpha—with its clearly presented data—has opened my eyes, giving new light to the classic flamewar: More » -
Gaming
Castrade Game Box Converter Connects, Upscales Consoles To Any Monitor
Expensive adapters combined with endless scaling woes can make connecting a console to your LCD monitor or project a daunting prospect. Castrade's Game Box makes the process as painless as possible. More »