Weirdnology

Incredible map shows every internet-connected device in the world

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:45:00 +0000

The internet is often considered to be a universal resource, but just how ‘world-wide’ is it?

This map from Shodan founder John Matherly shows every device connected to the internet around the globe.

John created the map by sending a ping request to every IP address on the internet.

Eastern USA and Europe glow a deep red due to their high levels of internet connectivity, however the map also gives us an insight into internet usage in the developing world.

The east coast of South America and India both have a high number of internet-connected devices, as do Thailand and Indonesia.

There is even a little dot right in the middle of Greenland – a research station perhaps?

Interestingly it actually took John more time to make the actual map than collect the data.

‘It took less than five hours to gather the data, and another 12 hours or so to generate the map image,’ he told Gizmodo.

Story and source: Metro

Women in Hong Kong ‘are staring at the sun to lose weight’

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:40:00 +0000

In what must be the oddest new weight loss trend, women in Hong Kong are reportedly staring at the sun in order to lose weight.

Hong Kong’s fitness-mad culture means green juices and hypobaric chambers are no longer just the reserve of the most extreme health fanatics.

But the latest means of staying in shape seems really bizarre.

Women have been spotted staring directly at the sun before sunset on a beach in Sam Ka Village, Coconuts Hong Kong reports.

According to dieters, looking into the sun allows you to absorb solar energy, which means you no longer need calories from food.

Right.

‘We practice sun-gazing as a substitute for eating,’ one dieter told Coconuts Hong Kong.

‘Some of us who have finished the therapy now eat less, and others don’t have to eat at all.’

Some participants say that there is a religious element to the practice.

Story and source: Metro

Incredible Roy Keane look-alike found in Renaissance painting

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:24:00 +0000

The mysterious man in the painting by Italian renaissance artist Paolo Veronese - called Portrait of Gentleman in a Fur - looks remarkably similar.

That magnificent beard, the furrowed brow, those dark eyes staring daggers at you.

Everything about this portrait bears an uncanny resemblance to Roy Keane. Except, it's not.

The former Manchester United star's doppelganger has been discovered in nothing less than a Renaissance painting, the Irish Mirror reports.

The mysterious man in the painting by Italian renaissance artist Paolo Veronese - called Portrait of Gentleman in a Fur - looks remarkably similar to the Ireland manager - right down to the grey-streaked beard (though we're not too sure about the fur-lined clothes).

Dated somewhere between 1550 - 1560, the painting hangs in the Galleria Palatina in Florence.

The identity of the man in the portrait is unknown.

The artist - originally born Paolo Caliari - was a Venice-based artist that is considered one of the ‘great trio of painters that dominated Venetian painting’ in the late 16th century.

A photo of the painting was posted to reddit by Deeheefish on September 3.

Story and source: The Mirror

Kermit Denies Brunette Pig Is His New Flame

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:10:00 +0000

Kermit the Frog has taken to Twitter to deny rumours that he has a new girlfriend called Denise.

The Muppets star said he was forced to take to social media to set fans straight after photos emerged of him with the glamorous brunette pig in a new mockumentary series.

Denise is said to the head of marketing for television network ABC.

Kermit tweeted: "Sheesh. I can't believe I already have to do this again... Here is the official statement on my relationship status:

"While I prefer to keep my personal life private, this is Hollywood, so who am I kidding? It is true that I am dating again.

"However, at this time no one woman - pig or otherwise - is my official "new girlfriend". We are simply close friends."

But the news is unlikely to make his former flame Miss Piggy jealous.

She was pictured getting cosy with Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth last week.

Hemsworth, who made a cameo appearance on The Muppets docu-series, posted a photo on Instagram with the comment: "Spent Friday with the most beautiful girl in the world. Kermit, #SorryNotSorry. #TheMuppets #misspiggy."

Kermit and Miss Piggy announced their split last month after more than three decades together.

Kermit said: "Piggy and I have gone our separate ways, romantically."

Miss Piggy wrote on Facebook: "After careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling, we have made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship.

"We will continue to work together on television."

She added: "Our personal lives are now distinct and separate, and we will be seeing other people, pigs, frogs, et al.

"This is our only comment on this private matter...unless we get the right offer. Thank you for your understanding."

The series about the personal lives and relationships of the Muppets premieres on ABC in the US on 22 September.

Story and source: Sky News

My Brain Dots YouTube Playlist

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:01:00 +0000

Stuck on a level on Brain Dots for Android or iphone? Below is a playlist on my YouTube channel with solutions. I am currently working through this game so this playlist will be updated as I progress through more levels.

Enjoy.

Hudl 2 Remote Play Stress Test Android

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 20:57:00 +0000

Below you can find a video that demonstrates how well the Unofficial Remote Play App for Android works on the Hudl 2.

It's a pretty flawless experience in my opinion.

Minecraft PE on Android with Six Axis

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:49:00 +0000

When Martial Arts Fight Back....

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:02:00 +0000

Spectators in hair-raising near-miss after crossing track in front of racecar

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:52:00 +0000

This is the heart-stopping moment four spectators at a race event narrowly avoid being hit after deciding to cross the track moments before a car comes hurtling round the corner.

Footage of the incident shows the group trying to dash across the road as a racecar approaches at top speed.

A witness can be heard exclaiming "Oh my God", as one woman appears to be seconds away from disaster.

Luckily the group all make it across just in time as the car flies past.

Watch this video to see dramatic near miss caught on camera by another spectator.

Lifeline Mobile Game

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:40:00 +0000

If you are looking for a good fun and casual mobile game then Lifeline might be what you are looking for.

The Google Play synopsis reads:

Lifeline is a playable, branching story of survival against all odds. You will help Taylor make life or death decisions, and face the consequences together.

Acclaimed writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us) weaves a gripping interactive story through the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon. Taylor is stranded, the rest of the crew are dead or missing, and Taylor’s communicator can only reach you.

A totally unique experience enabled by modern devices, this story plays out in real time. As Taylor works to stay alive, notifications deliver new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free.

Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and see what happens when you make a different choice. Simple actions can have a profound effect. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode.

Lifeline is a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes. Taylor is relying on YOU.

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Lifeline can be found by clicking the link on the left. It's a good fun game and although you get hooked, you don't need to spend your entire life playing it.

Pro surfer fights off attacking shark

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:31:00 +0000

Mick Fanning, one of the world's top surfers, has been attacked by a shark during a televised

competition in South Africa.

The Australian emerged unharmed after punching the shark and swimming away from it, he said.

Video of the attack showed the shark's fin rising out of the water behind Fanning as he paddled on his board before taking his turn in the J-Bay Open event in Eastern Cape.

"I was just cruising, just waiting for my turn, my opportunity," said the 34-year-old, a triple world champion who was competing in the finals against fellow Australian Julian Wilson.

"I felt like I was just about to start moving, start paddling, get going again when all of a sudden I had this instinct there was someone behind me and all of a sudden I started getting pulled underwater.

"And then the thing came up.

"I was on my board and it was like right there and I saw the whole thing like thrashing around.

"I was getting dragged under by leg rope and then I felt like it kicked me off, but it was still there attached to my board.

"It felt like I punched it a couple of times and I felt like it was dragging me underwater and then my leg rope broke and I was like, 'Alright, just start swimming and swimming and swimming.'"

He recalled: "Swimming and screaming and shouting to Jules (Julian Wilson) to move."

Fanning was picked up by a jet ski after the attack and taken to shore.

Story and source: Sky

Photo of candle-lit 'ghost' terrifies museum staff

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:23:00 +0000

It was taken during a ghost hunting evening at Torquay Museum in Devon and staff claim nobody else was in the room when it was shot.

The image was captured in the museum's Old Devon Farmhouse Gallery - a mock-up of a cottage filled with 300-year-old artifacts and furniture.

Staff were randomly taking photos and only spotted the figure when looking back at the images later.

Marketing manager Carl Smith said: "We saw something in the middle of the photo and when we adjusted the contrast we clearly saw the woman.

"It was a bit of a surprise and pretty creepy.

"From the angle of the photograph it looks like she is submerged into the floor, almost like she is below floor level.

"There was no-one else present when the photo was taken so we are at a loss to explain it.

"It is a bit of a mystery, and there seems to be no other explanation."

Story & Source: The Mirror

Animated Fly Over of Pluto

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:16:00 +0000

This simulated flyover of Pluto’s Norgay Montes (Norgay Mountains) and Sputnik Planum (Sputnik Plain) was created from New Horizons closest-approach images.

Norgay Montes have been informally named for Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two humans to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Sputnik Planum is informally named for Earth’s first artificial satellite.

The images were acquired by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) on July 14 from a distance of 48,000 miles (77,000 kilometers). Features as small as a half-mile (1 kilometer) across are visible.

Credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI

Fallout Shelter to Release on Android Sometime in August

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:39:00 +0000

The Android version of popular Fallout mobile game Fallout Shelter should launch sometime in August.

That's according to Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines, who shared the release window on Twitter in an exchange with a fan.

"Coming along nice," Hines said about the Android edition. "Haven't announced a date, but should be out next month. We'll let you know when we have specifics."

Fallout Shelter was announced during Bethesda's E3 briefing last month and was released later that evening. The free game immediately raced to the top of the charts, generating lots of revenue through microtransactions even though Bethesda claims the game is not necessarily about making money.

Just this week, Fallout Shelter added its first Fallout 4 character, Commonwealth Minutemen leader Preston Garvey, along with his Laser Musket.

Story and source: Gamespot

Man Gropes Mannequin In Public

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:29:00 +0000

A man was caught on camera as he inappropriately touched a mannequin in the middle of a busy street - in broad daylight.

The astonishing clip shows the man check over his shoulder several times before grabbing hold of the plastic model's breasts.

He then leans in and kisses her on the chest, before moving his hands down to her bottom.

The man gropes the lingerie-clad mannequin's posterior for several seconds as several cars pass by his indiscreet location.

In full view of the street, he makes one final obscene gesture before he quickly turns on his heel and walks away from the model.

A van blares its horn, apparently in the man's direction as it drives past.

The video's description suggests that the man is an Arab but does not state where the footage was filmed.

The bizarre clip was shared across viral video site LiveLeak.com on July 3 and has already clocked up more than 105,000 views.

Story and source: Mirror

"Blood Rain" to Fall Over Britain

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:21:00 +0000

Rare 'blood rain' is set to fall on Britain, staining windows and cars.

The sinister sounding-soaking occurs when sand from the Saharan Desert mixes with precipitation, giving it a reddish-tint.

When dry, it leaves a thin layer of red dust which can coat houses, cars and garden furniture- hence its ominous name.

All parts of Britain could be at risk from the rouge rain.

MeteoGroup forecaster Billy Payne said: “The air plume still contains dust from the Sahara.

"Rain on Friday night and Saturday morning means Saturday is the most likely time to find cars covered with reddish or orange dust, meaning the rain is known as ‘blood rain.’

“This dust could be found anywhere in the UK - including Scotland.”

Forecaster Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said: “’Blood rain’ due to dust from the Sahara Desert means orange dust is expected to be seen quite clearly on house windows, garden furniture and cars.”

Story and source: Mirror

KFC is launching a comic book featuring Colonel Sanders next week

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:16:00 +0000

KFC shot down rumours Colonel Sanders was cooking up mutant chickens with eight legs and six wings… but maybe fictional ones will appear in the new comic book he’s writing.

Judging from the teaser image it will feature a standard Western plotline, but we think some robotic alien cockerels could really shake things up.

Fast food fans can get a copy of ‘KFC Presents: The Colonel’s Adventure Comics’ at next weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con.

The Colonel tempted fans on Twitter telling them: ‘If you love comics and fried chicken and subliminal marketing, then you’ll love this exclusive comic about me!’

His website promises people can ‘learn the true story of how Colonel Sanders shot a man, delivered babies, and made the world’s best chicken’, so maybe his new graphic novel will grapple with these gripping themes.

Story nd Source: Metro

This strawberry looks weirdly like a chicken

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:42:00 +0000

BWAAAAAARK!

That’s the noise we’d expect this strawberry to make – as it looks freakily like a chicken.

But it isn’t the work of some talented food artist, the resemblance is entirely natural.

There’s a head, wings, and even a leafy beak.

It was found at Grove Farm in Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, when farmers Reuben and April Welch were harvesting their strawberry plants for the summer.

Story and source: Metro

Freaky Picture

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:35:00 +0000

My bro sent me this picture to stick on the blog.

I wont point out what is strange about this picture, I'll let you work it out yourself.

But when you see it, you'll know!

NASA Finds Mystery 'Pyramid' On Dwarf Planet

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:45:00 +0000

Scientists are investigating a mysterious, pyramid-shaped mountain on the surface of Ceres.

The triangular peak was spotted by NASA's Dawn spacecraft as it orbited 2,700 miles above the distant dwarf planet.

The mountain towers three miles above Ceres' flat surface - more than half the height of Everest.

"Curiouser & curiouser. @NASA_Dawn sees pyramid-shaped peak," NASA tweeted after taking images of the mystery mountain.

As the craft gets closer to Ceres - the largest object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter - more and more features are beginning to reveal themselves.

Story and source: SKY

Samsung accused of disabling Microsoft security updates

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:41:00 +0000

Samsung has been accused of disabling Microsoft's software in preference for its own, leaving computers insecure.

Microsoft technical expert Patrick Barker said he had found Samsung software downloading and running a file called Disable_Windowsupdate.exe, while helping a user with a computer problem.

He said "a few Samsung-manufactured computer systems" were affected.

Samsung said it was just giving customers the choice about running Windows software.

"It is not true that we are blocking a Windows 8.1 operating system update on our computers," Samsung said in a statement.

"As part of our commitment to consumer satisfaction, we are providing our users with the option to choose if and when they want to update the Windows software on their products."

According to Samsung, the SW update allows users "to download the newest drives, updates and software for your Windows PC".

But the response baffled Mr Barker.

"I never implied it specifically blocked a Windows 8.1 OS system update, just that their SW Update software is preventing Windows Update from automatically installing updates, and forcing the user to have it set to 'let me choose whether to download and install,'" he wrote in his blog.

"It's disabling Windows Update from working as the user intends it to," he added.

Mr Barker said if the Windows Update was turned on manually, it was disabled by the Samsung update when the machine was rebooted.

The software did not come pre-installed on computers but downloaded in the background, he said.

"It doesn't appear to uninstall properly," he added.

Parts of the software remained, including the folder that contained the command to disable Windows Update, he wrote in his blog.

Microsoft said: "Windows Update remains a critical component of our security commitment to our customers."

"We do not recommend disabling or modifying Windows Update in any way as this could expose a customer to increased security risks.

"We are in contact with Samsung to address this issue."
Superfish

Security consultant Graham Cluley said that turning off Windows Update was a "risky move" for any company.

"As there are many instances of malware trying to deliberately disable Windows Update in order to get on with their dirty work, I personally wouldn't feel entirely comfortable if Samsung was going around doing the job for them," he wrote in his blog.

The news did not go down well on Twitter either, with some comparing what Samsung was doing with an earlier Lenovo case.

In February, the Chinese computer maker was forced to remove hidden adware from its laptops and PCs.

The adware - dubbed Superfish - was potentially compromising security, experts said.

Story and source: BBC

30 Disturbing Things Found on Google Maps

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:34:00 +0000

There are some weird things on this list. Especially the Paris Weird thing.....

Man Buys Fallout 4 PipBoy Edition with Bottle Caps

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:30:00 +0000

Ahhh.... Bottle Caps.

The currency everyone speaks in Fallout.

The Bottle Caps

Well guess what?! Someone has been saving up their beloved bottle caps for 7.5 years and wrote to Bethesda in the hope of securing a copy of Fallout.

Most people laughed this off around the web but the idea has actually paid off.

Bethesda have confirmed that they will honor this and give the guy a copy of the game.

Below is the copy of the letter that is nothing short of genius:

So who says bottle caps aren't real currency.

Hats of to Bethesda on this one!

Driveclub PS+ Edition Finally Available

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:19:00 +0000

Sony have finally dropped the Driveclub PS+ Edition on the Playstation Store.

While I can't complain at the fact it is free, I have to say the wait has been nothing short of terrible and I have personally lost all interest in this one.

To make matters worse at the time of writing this the PSN is having woefully slow download times so it looks like Sony just want you to wait that extra bit longer......

I've started this downloading but given that driving games aren't my favorite genre I can't see it lasting long eating up valuable space.

Also the fact that most of the free DLC is only compatible with the purchased version and not the PS+ Edition is pretty poor.

Strange Lights in the Sky Freak Out Cyclist

noreply@blogger.com (PixelShorts) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:04:00 +0000

A cyclist has captured a strange light in the clouds that looked like a giant was flashing a torch in the heavens.

Of course that’s impossible, so it was probably aliens.

Or it could have been a strange weather phenomenon.

‘A lightning discharge in a thundercloud can temporarily change the electric field above the cloud where charged ice crystals were reflecting sunlight,’ the apod.nasa.gov website said while talking about a similar video.

‘The new electric field quickly re-orients the geometric crystals to a new orientation that reflects sunlight differently.’

The cyclist who recorded the clip in Greenwood, Indiana, seemed really shocked, although we’re not quite sure why.

The YouTube video was uploaded by NomadFreeman.

Story and source: Metro