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19 amazing man-caves

19 amazing man-caves

There are places where technology is allowed to flourish and there are places where it is not considered to be acceptable. One of the safe havens of technology is the good ol’ man-cave. For those who don’t know, a true man-cave is a sanctuary. It’s a place that men build and furnish in a way that’s meant to be sacred to them, a place to watch football or spend leisure time with their buddies. There are woman-caves as well that are equally impressive, but if the majority of a household is under the ownership and stewardship of a woman, it’s the man-cave that is the place where men can be men. Reddit user beibei93…

Hyundai kinda sorta makes a flying car

Hyundai kinda sorta makes a flying car

I just recently blogged about the top car technologies we will most likely see in the future of cars. One of those features was the ability to fly in your car. Ironically at Hyundai’s annual Idea Festival, a flying “car” was showcased at the event. The prototype designed by Hyundai engineers is a hover-type vehicle with a driver’s seat in the middle. The term car in this sense is one that should be used lightly, considering this vehicle was controlled by an outside operator with a remote control and not from the cockpit. The design seemed so simple. A bunch of rotors, 16 to be exact, surrounds…

Ford passes 5 million fan mark on Mustang Facebook page

Ford passes 5 million fan mark on Mustang Facebook page

It’s not the most popular Facebook page in the automotive industry. It’s definitely not the most active. It might, however, be the most interesting, particular to those who like the iconic American sports car. In essence, Ford gets social and they show it on their Mustang page. What makes the page better than similar automotive pages like the Chevrolet Camaro page is the interactions they have with their fans. They comb the web looking for the right content to post. They know that their fans aren’t just interested in the new Mustangs that you can find at dealerships today. They know that fans want…

5 features we could see in cars of the future

5 features we could see in cars of the future

As you may or may not know, cars these days are getting fancier and fancier with technology by the year. Remember when automatic windows and a CD player were considered amazing car technologies? Now you can talk to your car, have GPS built in, and see exactly where you are when backing up, without having to turn around! I compiled 5 more features we will see in the future of cars.   1. Gaze Control Imagine wanting to change the radio station or adjust the temperature of the car, and not have to use your hands. With the gaze control feature, the controls would appear on the windshield and the car would…

Age 3 marked as milestone in media usage

Age 3 marked as milestone in media usage

You have a couple of choices here. You can either mark this down as part of the advancement of society, one that heralds a shift for this generation to truly grow to be the fully digital age. The other option is to toss this into the WTH bin and weep for a generation of children that are growing too dependent on technology. A recent Ipso study shows that the first major milestone for digital media usage is now at three years old, a time when most children are still mastering the art of walking. Researchers have surmised that human babies are extremely receptive to digital stimuli and are able to figure out…

Subaru spinout pass and Russian meteor prove that everyone needs a dashboard camera

Subaru spinout pass and Russian meteor prove that everyone needs a dashboard camera

In Russia, a huge percentage of cars on the road are equipped with dashboard cameras. The trend has spread to other countries as well as insurance fraud and law enforcement abuses prompt the need to keep a digital record of what’s happening in front of you when you’re behind the wheel. “You can get into your car without your pants on, but never get into a car without a dash cam,” Russian motorist’ rights activist Aleksei Dozorov told Radio Free Europe. Many Americans were amazed by last month’s Russian meteor footage. It wasn’t just the spectacular streaking light show itself that blew people…

27 epic views of the LEGO Ghostbusters HQ by Orion Pax

27 epic views of the LEGO Ghostbusters HQ by Orion Pax

When LEGO building pro Alex Jones (no, not that Alex Jones) decides to hit the nostalgic road, he likes to combine geek goodness with his creative streaks. Such is the case with his Ghostbusters creation, an epic and somewhat accurate representation of the iconic movie set piece that is approaching its 30th anniversary. Better known as Orion Pax to those who follow his work, the LEGO super-stallion has taken his game to the next level with this creation. Here are 26 more images of his awesome work. …

In case you ever need a car that can do a backflip, MINI has one for you

In case you ever need a car that can do a backflip, MINI has one for you

The lengths to which automobile manufacturers will go to demonstrate that their vehicles are more technologically advanced in some way are astounding. Take MINI for instance as they claim to have put out the first ever “car doing a backflip” video. It’s really more a testament to the ability of engineers to create the right circumstances to make it happen rather than anything the car itself can do. Having the right ramp height and angle, knowing the exact speed that the driver needs to be going when he hits the ramp, putting together the snow ramp that acted as a landing strip – it’s not easy but if they…

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Don't watch this video but admire the science behind it

It’s a coin on a treadmill. That’s it. The coin is rolling on a treadmill for over an hour. There are a few notes of “exciting” things that happen below, but otherwise, it’s just a treadmill with a coin rolling on it. For an hour. Now, think about the science behind it, though. That’s where there’s at least a bit of coolness. If you were asked if a coin could roll on a treadmill non-stop for an hour, you’d probably say it was possible but it would be hard to get the speed adjusted to just the right point to keep it from falling off either end. Not so! Here are the spoilers: 06:09 to 08:50 attempts with another coin,…

Honda Type E concept would make parking a breeze

Honda Type E concept would make parking a breeze

Anyone who lives in a large metro area has experienced the trouble of finding a parking spot close to your destination. If you drive a large truck or SUV, the problems are multiplied by the fact that not all spots are made for larger vehicles. Designer Michael Brandt has a solution: the Honda Type E Concept. It’s not a car, nor is it a motorcycle. In essence, it’s a pod, a very sleek and attractive pod that looks as stylish as it looks unsafe.  While we won’t get into the practical applications of safety by wondering what would happen if it got hit by a Toyota Landcruiser, we can definitely focus on the positive…

LEGO coffee mug makes java fun again

LEGO coffee mug makes java fun again

There was a time when we were kids when drinking coffee was fun. It was such an adult thing to do that we suffered through the harsh taste of black coffee, enjoyed the lightened version filled with cream and sugar, or pretended to be all grown up with our sampling of coffee ice cream. Around that time, we probably also played with LEGO on a regular basis (yes, some of us still do). Now, the two portions of our childhood come together with this LEGO coffee mug. Fully functional, it allows the owner to add characters, blocks, or other LEGO accessories to our morning cup o’ joe. Create whatever fantasy world…

Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser

Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser

The Pez is strong with this one. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about true geeks over the years, it’s that they love Star Wars in any form. Our patience was tested to its fullest with the most recent trilogy, but we did not waver for very long. Disney and JJ Abrams give us hope, a new hope, so to speak, but until we go through another round of tests of our trust in the Star Wars universe, we have these flash drive Pez dispensers around to keep us busy. According to BitRebels: Another example are these super geeky Star Wars Pez Dispensers that are modded to include a flash drive inside. Etsy artist DHHdesign…

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