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Flexible organic display brings PIP-Boy one step closer to reality

WTF · Author Stuyo · June 10, 2009 · 2009 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

We've seen the occasional PIP-Boy-esque wearable in the past, and now more details have emerged on this flexible OLED that we first peeped at CES in January. The 4-inch organic electroluminescent display sports up to 1.67 million colors, QVGA (320 x 240) 100ppi resolution, and can be bent to a curvature radius of…

49-Port USB Hub Houses All Your Stupid USB Gimmicks

WTF · Author Stuyo · May 29, 2009 · 2280 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

Just think of the possibilities. 49 beer-filled USB drives. 49 humping dogs. 49 tiny, disturbing, plastic strippers. And, for you lonely types, 49 robot vaginas. It's like Brando's wet dream come to life. We're not really sure where this 49-port powered USB hub came from, only that it's designed not for robot vagina…

Lego Technic 8297 Off-roader

WTF · Author Stuyo · May 29, 2009 · 7508 reads · ★★★★☆ (3 votes)

oft spot for Lego Technic and the Off-roader is a textbook example of what makes this range of supposed kids toys so awesome. The 8297 truck is very intricately designed, a quality that culminates in a feature list longer than an issue of Custom PC magazine. The off-roader boasts working pistons, active suspension to…

Keyboard for Sleepy Ones

WTF · Author Stuyo · May 29, 2009 · 2366 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

This is an unique multifunctional keyboard called Klapodushka. This is a piece for those who are a lot of time on computer and need sleep break, after hard work - a hybrid keyboard and pillow made in Russia. Source: http://break4fun.zarke.net

45 year old modem connects to the internet

WTF · Author Stuyo · May 28, 2009 · 1716 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

We've just been hepped to a video by someone named Phreakmonkey, wherein he gets his hands on a Model A Acoustic Coupler Modem and puts it through its ever lovin' paces. Manufactured by Livermore Data Systems ca. 1964, the 300 baud device uses an analog signal powered by the computer's serial port. Of course, getting…

KOBIAN – suspiciously cute emotionally burdened humanoid robot

WTF · Author Stuyo · May 25, 2009 · 1225 reads · ★★★★★ (5 votes)

Researchers from Tmsuk I Waseda University teamed up to create new humanoid robot. Just when you think you saw everything, they present you KOBIAN - a project, which not only fascinates, but also can send shivers up your back and invoke thoughts of not so bright cyber future. Basically, KOBIAN is based on two previous…

ModReactor Forum more than 500 registered users

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · April 25, 2008 · 2131 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Although ModReactor has been around for more than 2 years, now, in the last 6 months we keep growing like never before. We hope that in the time you have been visiting this site we have been able to present you useful, interesting and even funny articles, reviews and news. In the end our success is because of you :)…

Opera 9.27 Released

WTF · Author sineoc · April 4, 2008 · 2380 reads · ★★★★☆ (1 votes)

After the release of Opera Mini for mobile phones two days ago, the Opera Software team today released Opera 9.27 for desktop PCs. Version 9.27 is a recommended security and stability upgrade for all Opera users. Changes in the web browser since Opera 9.26 include fixed BitTorrent transfer stability issue, solved…

Mindwire V5 - pure electroshock gaming torture

WTF · Author Stuyo · March 10, 2008 · 2402 reads · ★★★★★ (5 votes)

Sure, your games are thrilling and all, but they don't exactly cause actual pain, do they? Well, that's all going to change thanks to the two twisted dreamers who started the company Mindwire, and their electroshock feedback device, the V5. That's right, next time you get fragged in Unreal, sacked in Madden, or robbed…

The hidden art inside microchips

WTF · Author Stuyo · March 10, 2008 · 2377 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

This image of Thor was taken by Molecular Expressions from a Hewlett-Packard graphics chip. If you've ever wondered what a microchip looks like up-close, then you'll be amazed and surprised by the discovery that chip designers hide teeny-tiny works of art on the surface of common components. Source:…

Alien or zombies threat averted: satellite maybe destroyed

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 21, 2008 · 2440 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

Just like the Navy told us, they shot that nasty satellite out of the sky with the kind of laser-like precision they've been claiming they're capable of for years. At right around 10:30 this evening, expensive missiles were fired from the deck of the USS Erie, traveling into space at an excess of 5,000mph, which then…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 2842 reads · ★★★★☆ (7 votes)

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 65 reads

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 66 reads

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 60 reads

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 97 reads

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

New 3DMark Vantage Screenshots

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 15, 2008 · 63 reads

February 20th is the release date of the very anticipated Futuremark's GPU benchmark - 3DMark Vantage... Although we've already seen some curious screenshots in the past, now it's the first time we have a real benchmark score. It has been pictured with GeForce 8800 GTX, scoring 4203 on 3DMark Vantage RC0. As this…

ForceWare 171.23 and 173.80 Betas Released

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 14, 2008 · 2207 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

NVIDIA’s new 171.23 and 173.80 beta drivers for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit respectively have found their way onto the internet, although no new 64-bit drivers are available. There are no release notes unfortunately because the drivers are not officially available from NVIDIA, but they should support…

Monster 56-Inch LCD Monitor Claims 3840x2160 Resolution

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 14, 2008 · 2433 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

What the hell did you think buying your new HDTV capable monitor with resolution 1920x1080?! A company called Astro Systems has showed off a new über-monitor. Beside the fact this monster is 56", it has resolution of 3840x2160 and indeed a bunch of cool features. It supports up to 4 DVI/HD-SDI parallel connections in…

Tesla quitar amp

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 12, 2008 · 3819 reads · ★★★☆☆ (5 votes)

If you missed it, watch the video of Scopeboy's Tesla guitar. Click to see a 250,000 volt distortion. Wicked! Source: http://www.engadget.com

Yuno coffee mug PC probably isn't dishwashable

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 11, 2008 · 2512 reads · ★★★★★ (5 votes)

Yuno PC literally wraps the latest news, comixes, weather forecasts, e-mails around your coffee mug. It well may be only a concept for now, but we could surely say, that this is one container, that you would not leave out of your reach. Source: http://www.engadget.com

Kipnis Studio Standard - what $6 million can buy

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 8, 2008 · 3152 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

The Kipnis Studio Standard home thetre show you what you can buy for $6 million. It seems there are no buyers for now. On the link below you can find more info. Source: http://www.engadget.com

Nintendo Patents Several Odd Uses for Nintendo Wii Controlle

WTF · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 7, 2008 · 2256 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

Although the pictures can speak for themselves, I'll just say that an European branch of Nintendo has probably on crack for some time by now and is patenting different uses for Nintendo Wiimote. The most outstanding, for good or bad, are posted below. Source: techPowerUP!

H2GO RC ith fuel-cell: a panacea?

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 7, 2008 · 2517 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

Ахилесовата пета на радиоуправляемите модели винаги е била батерията. Няколко часа зареждане за минути игра не са добър начин да изгубим свещените години на младостта си - за това имаме видео игрите. Но сега имаме H2GO автомобила, който се задвижва от водородни клетки. Доставя се с станция за презареждане с вода,…

Spice Gun: "Are you hungry, punk?"

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 6, 2008 · 2759 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

Well, it's not the Spice Weasel from Futurama, but surely uses the same concept. That's right, it is a spice gun - useful device with which you can coldheartedly shoot flavour to your food. To use it, just fill the barrel with your most deadlies spice and spin it to change ammo. Source: http://www.engadget.com

DARPA finance Nanotube Anti-radiation Pill

WTF · Author Stuyo · January 30, 2008 · 2448 reads · ★★★★☆ (5 votes)

Fear not my friends, the pill is being developed as we speak, son will come the time to use it! Whoever of you dreamed as a boy to live in the world of Fallout, now can sleep peacefully - at least RadAway will be available at every local drugstore. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded $540,000 for…

Out of control satellite weeks away from slamming into Earth

WTF · Author Stuyo · January 28, 2008 · 5396 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Good news, everyone! According to reports, a US spy satellite which has lost power and propulsion is weeks or even months away from striking Earth. Officials say that the space junk -- which can now no longer be controlled and could contain hazardous materials -- is due to come smashing into some location on our…

16-year-old converts gas truck to electric

WTF · Author Stuyo · January 28, 2008 · 5496 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

We don't know about you, but we were doing far, far less productive things than Andrew Angelloti when we were 16. The green-minded youth -- a forum member over at Ecomodder -- has taken his 1988 Mazda pickup truck and converted it to run solely on electricity using $6,000 he'd earned as a part-time lifeguard. Source:…

Puppy vs. Roboquad: the ultimate man-machine showdown

WTF · Author Stuyo · January 28, 2008 · 2245 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Ever wondered what would happen if you were to pit the Wowwee Roboquad against an excitable, yapping puppy? Wonder no longer, friends, as the answer to this age-old question has been captured on video -- replete with NES sound effects and 8-bit scorecard. Watch the battle for ultimate supremacy ... our money is on the…

Researchers say helmet could help reverse Alzheimer

WTF · Author Stuyo · January 26, 2008 · 2001 reads · ★★★☆☆ (1 votes)

It may look like something that emerged from a dorm room laboratory, but a team of apparently professional researchers say that the helmet pictured above could one day be used to treat patients with Alzheimer's, and potentially even reverse some of the effects of the disease. Source: http://www.engadget.com

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