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Video: Triggering lights with guitar frequency levels

Phil Tucker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:14:57 +0000

How to trigger lights automatically while playing guitar based on the audio signal.

The Popinator: Automated popcorn delivery device

Phil Tucker — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:14:32 +0000

Totally fake, totally great. Supposedly, when the hungry, hungry owner says "pop" this device locates the origin of the command (hopefully a human's food-hole) and launches popcorn at it.

Sync: The filthy gear of Tough Mudders

Phil Tucker — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:23:07 +0000

The world’s premier adventure race has finally made its way to Canada. Approximately 20,000 participated in central Canada’s first taste of Tough Mudder — I was one of them. Read on for a sampling of the gear that’s as tough …

SID 6581 / C64 Bass Guitar

Phil Tucker — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:13:42 +0000

Not sure there’s anything you can do with the SID6581 I won’t dig, after all the SidStation is one of my all time favourite pieces of kit. Jeri here has added some piezos to a bass and put together a …

Video: Blade Runner remade in animated watercolours

Phil Tucker — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:32:34 +0000

Swedish artist Anders Ramsell animated 3,285 watercolor paintings to recreate this sequence from Blade Runner. Good luck to you Anders, that reality may yet be our reality by the time you finish. [via BoingBoing]

True Bromance Comics: Strange Adventures

Phil Tucker — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:40:05 +0000

True Bromance is a webcomic, published every Monday and Thursday. It’s about dudes, bros, werewolves and hos. Seemed pretty obivous. You’re not a dummy are you? I can’t stand dummys. Tune in every Wednesday for a stale True Bromance comic …

Video: Creepy test footage from Ridley Scott’s Alien

Phil Tucker — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:23:10 +0000

Some fantastically eerie test footage from the movie Alien. Even without the full costume H.R. Giger’s beast chills. [via io9]

“Spaghetti” IP Cam / Arduino Motion Detect Sprinkler

Phil Tucker — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:04:14 +0000

After a neighbourhood dog decided my front lawn was a fantastic place to poop on and his owners decided that they don’t care for bylaws I set upon finding a solution. Sure you could try cayenne pepper, mothballs, ammonia or …

Sacrilicious Christian Jesus-pops

Phil Tucker — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:01:19 +0000

A new limited edition artwork by artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz. Get ‘em while they’re cold. “The holy blood popsicles and their uniquely designed cross stick are a comment of the artist on the close relationship between extreme religious fanaticism …

True Bromance Comics: Divided We Stand

Phil Tucker — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:46 +0000

Hye Yeon Nam: Please smile — or else

Phil Tucker — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:53 +0000

Please smile is an exhibit involving five robotic skeleton arms that change their gestures depending on a viewer's facial expressions.

Body Modification: Man embeds magnets in arm to mount iPod

Phil Tucker — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:43:43 +0000

As this fellow starts his countdown to regret we can all marvel at his stupidity. Least he could’ve done is use the magnets as a mount for a pistol or something — but an iPod? Yeesh. At least LCD screens …

True Bromance Comics: Copycat

Phil Tucker — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:30:18 +0000

Phantoms on your desktop

Mat Krepicz — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:31:51 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled a new technology which allows two remote users to see and work with shared 3D imagery on a tabletop. The exploratory augmented reality system, tentatively called MirageTable, utilizes curved screens to allow for two-way communications and interaction …

True Bromance Comics: The Cure is Worse Than the Disease

Phil Tucker — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:07:09 +0000

Video: Mind-bending sound and water experiment

Phil Tucker — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:44:28 +0000

Watch as this water seemingly freezes and then moves in reverse. A pretty swag optical illusion caused by the water passing in front of a speaker playing a 24hz (and then 23hz) sine wave and the video being recorded at …

Video: Safeguard your bike, doggy-style

Phil Tucker — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:31:21 +0000

This crafty fellow trained his pooch to watch over his bike while he’s away, upon his return, his guard dog just hops on the back and he’s good to go. Now he just needs to give the dog a chauffeur’s …

Bionic dog didn’t ask for this

Mat Krepicz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:23:25 +0000

The world’s first cyber-pawed dog may not have been working as security for Seraf Industries, but he’s sure happy to be running around on state-of-the-art augmentations. Naki’o lost four of his paws to frostbite but kept on trucking, and his …

Pixel perfect Paul Robertson

Phil Tucker — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:13:27 +0000

Artist/animator extraordinaire Paul Robertson presents some veggie gals. Paul’s work may not always be safe for work (or one’s mental state) but it’s always amazing.

Build your own solar-powered lawn mower

Phil Tucker — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:26:13 +0000

From the "why isn't this a commercial product already" desk check out this solar powered lawn mower.

True Bromance Comics: It’s a Trap

Phil Tucker — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:10:56 +0000

A smattering of body parts, a pinch of lightning, et voilà — Frankenthulu

Phil Tucker — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:20:54 +0000

Run out of corpses? Some squid can Frankenthulu up your monster in no time. Just in time for half-o-ween.

Dr Who Technology Now a Reality

Mat Krepicz — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:56:53 +0000

Seems the finest Scotsmen are not only Dr Who actors, but also Dr Who inventors. Scientists at Dundee University have built a sonic screwdriver similar to the one used in the fictional but much-beloved television series. [via BBC]

True Bromance Comics: Legal Endowment

Phil Tucker — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Video: Sean Young film shows David Lynch’s Dune behind the scenes

Phil Tucker — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:27:10 +0000

Footage from behind the scenes of David Lynch’s 1983 classic film, Dune. Shot by actress Sean Young.

Video: Lego-like mechanical seven-segment clock

Phil Tucker — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:21:14 +0000

SevenBlocks is a digital clock resembling a classic red on black alarm clock with one major difference — it’s mechanical. Each segment is extruded from the base physically with servo-motors. Great fun, even if it is completely over-engineered.

Gallery: Soft, cozy, retro synth furniture from Spain

Phil Tucker — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:37:38 +0000

What better to snuggle up on with your special lady friend than a sofa-sized Moog Mini? To tell you the truth I’m not even sure what some of these items are intended as, but I am sure that they tear-ass …

Eco Toilet uses drained sink water to flush

Phil Tucker — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:08:42 +0000

Designer Jang Woo-Seok’s Eco Toilet flushes using grey water collected from a washbasin’s drain — using clean water to flush our toilets has never made much sense. As it happens, this design still allows the user to switch to clean …

True Bromance Comics: Real Victim

Phil Tucker — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:24:39 +0000

Gallery: Star Wars Condoms

Phil Tucker — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:05 +0000

Designer Benedetto Papi created these odd Star Wars themed condom wrappers, perfect for the fan boy/girl -- to keep in mint condition in a plastic sleeve that is, certainly not to use.

True Bromance Comics: Bad to Worse

Phil Tucker — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:54:51 +0000

Introducing the worlds first dog stairlift for full-figured pets

Phil Tucker — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:18:17 +0000

Does your obese pet have trouble getting up and down stairs? One UK based insurance company is prototyping the answer — a stairlift for dogs. Fear not Fido, help is on the way. [via TreeHugger]

Facebook Cinema: Star Wars: A New Hope

Phil Tucker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:40:20 +0000

* Check the script ( http://tinyurl.com/3m67dz ) * Comment the next line of dialog * Share * Repeat

I’m Ghana buy one

Mykel Riley — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:44:22 +0000

Amazingly bizarre hand painted movie posters from Ghana. Judging from the posters I’m thinking these movies are better than The Hunger Games.

True Bromance Comics: Artistically Challenged

Phil Tucker — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Atomic Cuteness

Mykel Riley — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:57:06 +0000

The girls at Atomic Ami crochet these sickeningly cute lil bear things. I am trying to convince them to make one where you can rip off their head and pull out their spinal cord, or pull out their lil crocheted …

Turn a $150 Steadicam Smoothee into an $800 Merlin with DIY magic

Phil Tucker — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:43:27 +0000

CheesyCam‘s got a great how to DIY on converting a $150 Smoothee iPhone/GoPro Steadicam for use with heavier cameras such as the Mark II.

Glow in the dark sushi possible thanks to genetically modified fish

Phil Tucker — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:11:03 +0000

Trouble picking up sushi with chopsticks in a dimly lit diner? Those times are past thanks to new can’t-possibly-give-you-cancer glow in the dark sushi made from genetically modified fish. I’d say “No, seriously — it’s real” but I think the …

Video: The Marshall Amp Beer Fridge cools down to -11

Phil Tucker — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:38:26 +0000

The Marshall Amp Beer Fridge is the perfect, and perhaps only, way to hide your brewskis from the three other bands you share studio space with. [via LaughingSquid]

Artist carves skull out of obsolete computer manuals

Phil Tucker — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:02:52 +0000

Ontario based artist, Maskull Lasserre carved this fantastic skull out of obsolete computer manuals -- no shortage of these around. Great old vice? or calipers? as well.

Gallery: Metropolis, Behind the Scenes 1925-1926

Phil Tucker — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:29:45 +0000

These behind the scenes photos from the set of Fritz Lang’s 1927 German expressionist science-fiction film “Metropolis” are simply fantastic. This candid shot of actress Brigitte Helm as Maria enjoying a sip with some help is priceless. [via Retronaut]

Video: Metal Cover of the TMNT Original Theme Song

Phil Tucker — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:46:13 +0000

I'm a big TMNT fan, maybe not so much a metal fan -- but I can certainly appreciate this fantastic cover.

True Bromance Comics: Truth or Dare

Phil Tucker — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Video: Slow-motion speed bag and affordable high-speed video

Phil Tucker — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:50:20 +0000

Who doesn’t like watching stuff in slow-motion? Ever since I added a speed bag to my workout I’ve been wanting to see exactly what’s going on in slow-motion — turns out, exactly what you’d expect. The camera I used was …

Future Shop: Xbox 360 4GB Console w/BioShock 2 or Call of Duty: World at War $129.99

Phil Tucker — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:25:10 +0000

Future Shop's got a killer deal on XBox 360 bundles, the post title says it all, Xbox 360 4GB Console w/BioShock 2 or Call of Duty: World at War $129.99. If you've been waiting I don't think it's going to get any better than this.

Happy National Pi Day

Phil Tucker — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:41:28 +0000

It’s March 14th, or 3/14 aka Pi Day. Get it? Got it? Good. So Happy Pi Day! A day when we can all take comfort in the fact that life is a never-ending sequence of random events in which we …

Video: Eerie David Lynch Public Service Announcement about rats in New York

Phil Tucker — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:57:58 +0000

Be careful what you throw on the ground in New York — the rats are coming. Check out “We Care About New York”, the creepy public service announcement David Lynch directed attempting to address the issue. [via io9]

True Bromance Comics: Role Models

Phil Tucker — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:00:28 +0000

Meet Robot Monster’s pet, the Badgermin

Phil Tucker — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:45:26 +0000

It may not be a honey badger, but the Badgermin is sweet nonetheless. In an explosion of mad-scientist genius David Cranmer crammed a theremin into the lifeless remains of a badger.

Video: Back to the Future DeLorean Quadrotor

Phil Tucker — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:40:36 +0000

Great Scott! This fellow's built a flying scale model of Doc Brown's Delorean. He's yet to find the required 1.21 gigawatts required for time travel though.

Sync: Fake iPhone sparks double murder

Phil Tucker — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:32:53 +0000

After being duped into purchasing an iPhone knockoff one Chinese man’s quest for justice ended tragically with two others dead. Head on over to Sync to read my post with the details. [via Sync]

Apple’s making room: refurbished first generation iPads on sale

Phil Tucker — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:14:32 +0000

First generation iPads, or 1Pads as I like to call them are on sale for $319, not a bad price — if you don’t want to shell out for the “resolutionary” gag new 3Pad.

osPID Sous Vide: Open source high tech cooking on a budget

Phil Tucker — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:08:06 +0000

Commercial sous vide cookers can be extremely expensive. Creating one yourself is easy and it can be taken apart for storage, you can also salvage parts from it for other projects if need be.

True Bromance Comics: Deadbeat It

Phil Tucker — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:54:04 +0000

Video: Behind the scenes look at the making of Halo 4

Phil Tucker — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:54:26 +0000

I stopped playing the Halo series somewhere in the middle of 3, but it’s always interesting to see how the game evolves from release to release. Here we get a behind the scenes look at the making of Halo 4 …

Miniature time-based sculptures executed on vintage watch faces

Phil Tucker — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:48:26 +0000

Super classy time-based sculptures by artist Dominic Wilcox depict modern scenes on vintage watch faces. Come to think of it, I do need a new watch. [via ThinkGeek]

Jewelry takes flight with winged kinetic rings

Phil Tucker — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:02:55 +0000

Designer Dukno Yoon’s steampunk’esc ring wings may be some of the most magical jewelry out there — but I think I’m going to need a couple more fingers to get airborn, either that or some help from Miyazaki. [via MAKE Magazine]

Video: Game of Thrones style Simpsons opening

Phil Tucker — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:41:12 +0000

The 501st episode of the Simpsons sports a Game of Thrones inspired intro — fret not though, Homer manages to keep his head throughout the show. [via Laughing Squid]

Video: New Avengers trailer — it might not suck after all

Phil Tucker — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:04:12 +0000

Then again it probably still will (suck that is) but why not get your hopes up anyway?

Video: Urban beekeeping captured in all its glory

Phil Tucker — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:26:49 +0000

The fantastic video series, Made by Hand, has done it again with “The Beekeeper”. This video profiles Megan Paska, a Brooklyn based beekeeper who has witnessed beekeeping morph from an illegal (and possibly crazy) habit to a sustainable, community-supported skill. …

Skype released for Windows Phone

Phil Tucker — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:07:55 +0000

I hate my Windows Phone. Now that we have that out of the way, Skype beta is available free for Windows Phone. Searching the Market Place for “skype” didn’t work so you’ll have to head over to the Skype Big …

I can has politicz? Real life LOLCat runs for U.S. Senate

Phil Tucker — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:29:15 +0000

Oh internet, how many times do I have to tell you to stay out of real life? Meet Hank, a Virginia cat who is running for U.S. Senate. “No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to …

Video: Dare-devil keel walk on 60ft HUGO BOSS yacht

Phil Tucker — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:03:49 +0000

Professional sailing captain Alex Thomson attempts what he calls “The Keel Walk” on the 8 tonne, carbon-fiber yacht, “HUGO BOSS”. With the stones on this fellow it’s a wonder he didn’t sink straight to the bottom after diving in. [via …

Toronto cars emitting more black carbon than previously thought

Phil Tucker — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:18:47 +0000

Alright, maybe all cars, but at this point it’s a study done of Toronto cars that shows them putting out twice as much black carbon as was previously measured. Think of black carbon as an evil alternate universe carbon with a …

The Force is strong with Ryan Andrews’ Star Wars pixel art

Phil Tucker — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:21:49 +0000

Comics illustrator Ryan Andrews has created a number of lovable Star Wars character illustrations, all with less than 12 parsecs pixels. These would make some fantastic sprites, not that licensing would ever be possible for a game of this sort. [via Laughing …

Blizzard community manager warns gamers Diablo 3 isn’t awesome

Phil Tucker — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:50:36 +0000

Perhaps I misunderstood the purpose of community managers, I wouldn’t be surprised if that was indeed the case, but comparing Blizzard’s upcoming Diablo 3 to a new M. Night Shyamalan movie of unknown worth doesn’t strike me as very evangelical …

Video: In a dead-end job in Toronto, they’re boys without girls

Phil Tucker — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:05:03 +0000

It’s starting to look like 2012 is Toronto’s year for viral videos, another fine example, this one reminiscent of Flight of the Conchords — “Boys Without Girls” comes from Jan Keck and Red Gecko Productions. [via blogTO]

80% Off Adobe Master Collection CS5.5 Student & Teacher Edition

Phil Tucker — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:39 +0000

Now here’s a spicy meatball! Using promo code SAVE80EDU will save you up to 80% on various Teacher and Student editions of Adobe software. Photoshop CS5 Extended Student and Teacher Edition – $39.80 (regular student price $199) Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium …

How to remove your Google search history before Google’s new policy exposes it

Phil Tucker — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:55 +0000

Google’s new Privacy Policy will soon allow other Google properties to access any search data connected to your Google account. This includes any searches on Google or visited search results while logged into a Google account. Follow these steps to clear …

Story or action? Gamers call one Dragon Age writer a “cancer” on BioWare

Phil Tucker — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:31:51 +0000

Calling someone a “cancer” is a little extreme, I much prefer bestowing the lesser title of “measle” on those folks deserving, regardless, a “cancer” is exactly what some are calling Dragon Age writer Jennifer Hepler. The reason? Answers purported given …

Sonic Fabric Neckties let you wear a piece of music history

Phil Tucker — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:16:01 +0000

These neckties are made from 50 percent polyester and 50 percent recycled audio cassette tapes. That’s not all Sonic Fabric creates with their least favourite samplers, they also weave the magical ribbon of yesteryear into messenger bags and purses. [via Retro …

Canadian universities agree that emailing a link is the same as making a photocopy

Phil Tucker — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:18:46 +0000

In a fantastically bone-headed maneuver the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto signed a deal making the act of emailing a link equivalent to photocopying. Each student and faculty member will cost the universities $27.50/year for this …

Scientists grow meat for test-tube burger

Phil Tucker — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:23:42 +0000

Dutch scientists have succeeded in growing meat in a laboratory, which they hope to turn into the world’s first “test-tube hamburger” later this year, hello guilt-free heart attack. Scientist plan to mix the meat, which currently looks like calamari, with …

Video: Batman keeps Toronto safe from harm

Phil Tucker — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:24:59 +0000

Fear not Toronto! Batman has taken our fair city under his protective wing, I think I know that other fellow too. [via blogTO]

Video: Amazing time-lapse of the Milky Way will blow your mind

Phil Tucker — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:27:13 +0000

This time-lapse video by Randy Halverson features an original score by Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, Eureka, etc) and is simply breathtaking. [via Geek]

World’s tiniest and potentially cutest chameleon discovered

Phil Tucker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:56:02 +0000

A tiny island off the coast of Madagascar is the host to this chameleon small enough to perch on a match head. The recently discovered Brookesia micra is now officially the world’s smallest chameleon. From nose to tail, adults of both sexes grow …

Video: The Simpsons celebrate their 500th episode this Sunday

Phil Tucker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:33:02 +0000

This Sunday the 500th episode of The Simpsons will air boasting a guest appearance by the whistle blower everyone loves to hate, hates to love, loves to love or that last one, Julian Assange. [via Newsday]

How to make your bike zombie-ready

Phil Tucker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:58:29 +0000

Wondering how to protect yourself from zombies whilst riding your bike? Step 1 – Add a chainsaw to the front of your bike Step 2 – Get off your $%#^!%* bike! What are you nuts?! [via DVICE]

Canadian digs out basement in 7 years with R/C toys

Phil Tucker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:36:16 +0000

It took Saskatchewan man Joe 7 years to dig out his basement using only remote control toys. Needing a purpose for his R/C toys as well as something to occupy his time over the winter Joe started the “Lil’ Giants Construction Company,” the …

Video: Sneak peak at Content-Aware technology in Photoshop CS6

Phil Tucker — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:54:06 +0000

Watch and be amazed as Content-Aware tools in Photoshop CS6 make all your clone and patch skills obsolete! [via DVICE]

R2-D2 to learn some respect serving as the master’s Xbox 360

Phil Tucker — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:49:20 +0000

Pre-order your Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Starwars Bundle today on Amazon, it’s just the droids you’re looking for, you’re their only hope and so on and so forth. This R2-D2 themed console and C-3PO themed controller are sure to tie folks …

Study says MMORPG’s aren’t all bad — just bad for marriages

Phil Tucker — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:34:45 +0000

A study of 349 couples conducted by Brigham Young University researchers explored the effects of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) on married couples finding that while there were good aspects to gaming, behaviors associated with online play lowered marital satisfaction. “Results …

Video: Car accident scam caught on camera and uploaded to YouTube

Phil Tucker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:10:34 +0000

This fellow was lucky enough to have a dashboard camera recording his, I’m sure always entertaining, highway antics when another driver attempted to grift him out of $500 by reversing into his car. Supposedly this occurred on Highway 401 in Toronto …

Turn your iPhone into a vintage rangefinder camera

Phil Tucker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:58:31 +0000

Turn your iPhone into a vintage rangefinder camera with the snazzy iCA case from Gizmon. No apps required, no funny business, just point and click the shutter release to take a shot. Not a bad way to disguise your iPhone, …

Numberlys offers Metropolis inspired learning for iPad

Phil Tucker — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:48:55 +0000

Fritz Lang’s vision of the future may have been depressing and ominous, but that doesn’t mean your kids can’t learn their letters and numbers from it. Numberlys is a beautifully rendered iPad app by Oscar-nominated Moonbot Studios where the Numberlys help kids …

What if iOS had been released in the 1980′s?

Phil Tucker — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:27:04 +0000

Meet iOS ’86 or in other words, what iOS would’ve looked like if it was based on the original Mac OS. A concept rendering by Anton Repponen. Sweet retro sweetness. [via Gizmodo]

“Vampire” parasite found entombed in amber

Phil Tucker — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:57:17 +0000

The first fossil of a rare “bat fly” has been discovered in the Dominican Republic preserved in amber. While this particular bat fly genus is long extinct, numerous bat flies still exist today, thankfully feeding exclusively on bats’ blood. [via National Geographic]

Video: Iron Sky Official Theatrical Trailer

Phil Tucker — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:40:22 +0000

It’s Nazis from space — what else you want me to say about it?

Modern Coop keeps chickens in style

Phil Tucker — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:51:38 +0000

John Wright uses reclaimed wood to craft these phenomenal backyard chicken coops. Your neighbours may not like chickens, they may not like chicken wire and plywood, but they’d be hard pressed not to adore one of these coops — and …

Chomp – the Affordable, Open-Source MIDI Controller

Phil Tucker — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:30:03 +0000

Meet Chomp, the Configurable Hardware Open-source MIDI Platform – also the latest Kickstarter project I’ve funded. I’ve been meaning to pick up an Arduino MIDI shield for some time (they exist right?) but just haven’t gotten around to it. Thanks to creator Max …

Will there be a Psychonauts sequel?

Phil Tucker — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00:55 +0000

Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has offered to fund a Psychonauts sequel. With Minecraft recently passing 20 million paid users he’s got the goods and he’s “serious” about the offer. [via Ars Technica]

How to properly sharpen a chisel

Phil Tucker — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:28:58 +0000

Carl shows us how to properly sharpen a chisel on instructables. Remember dull tools make for dull results. [via MAKE]

Rock n’ roll on the moon

Phil Tucker — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:54:51 +0000

A large boulder stopped on its way down a sloping wall — on the freaking moon! Some suggest that this venture was triggered by an impact of some sort. I guess we’ll have to send a probe to determine once and …

Inside the office of National Geographic’s “Explorer-in-Residence”

Phil Tucker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:03:45 +0000

I already knew I’d never match Wade Davis’ job title prowess, but now I see that his writing office is almost as enviable — almost. [via BoingBoing]

Gallery: Cat Breading

Phil Tucker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:19:21 +0000

Charlie If cats wearing fruit helmets didn’t tickle your style fancy, perhaps you’d prefer your cat breaded? [Breaded Cats via BoingBoing]

Mashup: The Adventures of Tauntaun

Phil Tucker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:51:06 +0000

Mr Whaite treats us to a Star Wars and Tintin mashup, oddly enough he’s not the only one.

Video: Dear old Dad blows away his Daughter’s laptop with a .45

Phil Tucker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:08:33 +0000

Ah Fatherhood, isn’t it every man’s dream to own children whose laptops you can send to the Best Buy in the sky with your .45? Apparently Daddy’s little girl posted a less than cordial note on Facebook triggering her Father’s trigger …

Sync: Monolithic gadgets heat up to save you time and energy

Phil Tucker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:06:28 +0000

Head on over to Sync to read my post detailing what these cube-tastic models of gadget design can do for you. [via Sync]

Video: The International Space Station flies-by-night

Phil Tucker — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:20:35 +0000

Seems to be a good time for -- videos from space! Quite a bit of fantastic footage getting beamed back, this video is no exception.

Video: Ferris Bueller then and now

Phil Tucker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:06:40 +0000

This video was inevitable. The recent Super Bowl commercial reenactment side-by-side with the original film.