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Inside Facebook’s New Office in Menlo Park, California

Posted  January 17, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

Another day, another new Facebook headquarters. This time, it’s located in Menlo Park, California. You’ll find amenities such as a giant “Like” sign, full-service cafeteria, sitting / standing desks, and even a dedicated international user operations area.  In unrelated, but still one of the hottest videos online, continue reading to see a stunning Angelina Jolie lookalike.   

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5 of the Coolest Boats Ever

Posted  January 12, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

When most people think of boats, cruises and or sailing usually comes to mind, but these five examples have designs that definitely think outside the box. Whether it be a dolphin-inspired craft or a foldable boat, you’ll find them after the break.   5. Halo Intersceptor Called the Halo Intersceptor, this Bugatti Veyron-inspired “concept car [...]

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Razer Unveils Project Fiona Gaming Tablet at CES 2012, Comes with Integrated Controllers

Posted  January 11, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

Unveiled at CES 2012 yesterday, Razer’s Project Fiona is touted as a dedicated 10.1-inch gaming tablet, complete with “a third generation Intel Core i7 processor and an undisclosed GPU.” Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Keep reading for two videos and some pictures. For a prototype, Fiona felt incredibly solid — with the [...]

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Laptops

HP Envy 14 Spectre Glass Ultrabook Unveiled at CES 2012

Posted  January 10, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

At $1400, the HP Envy 14 Spectre Ultrabook offers a “wristpad, screen, lid, all covered in a shimmering crystalline layer of ‘scratch-resistant’ Gorilla glass. Keep reading for a hands-on video and more pictures. In the engine room you’re looking at an Intel i5 or i7 processor, Intel HD graphics, an SSD of 128 or 256GB, [...]

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Mind-Bending Photographs You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

Posted  January 10, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

At first glance, these may appear to be Photoshop-enhanced images, but they’re actually “real images envisioned and portrayed by French artist Philippe Ramette, and photographed by his collaborator Marc Domage.” Keep reading for a picture and more videos…  

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Laptops

Intel Unveils Nikiski Laptop with Transparent Touchpad at CES 2012

Posted  January 10, 2012  by  Nathan Rossiter

More than just eye candy, Intel’s Nikiski laptop has a fully-functional transparent touchpad. It’s basically “a clear piece of glass that does double duty as a touchpad for the Windows 7 laptop, but also transformers into a exterior touchscreen when the laptop is closed.”  Continue reading for a video and more pictures. When you close the [...]

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Darth Vader Burger with Black Bun Hits France

To celebrate the re-release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3D, France-based fast food chain Quick will start selling a black bun (squid ink) Darth Vader burger for a limited time. In related news, continue reading to watch...
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Amazing Hybrid Animals You Never Knew Existed

Whether it be the zebroid (above), liger, leopan, grolar bear, iron age pig, or wolfdog, there are many hybrid animals you never knew existed, though some are definitely cooler looking than others. Click here to see them all  ...
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Mastretta MXT is First High-Performance Sports Car from Mexico

Weighing a svelte 2050-pounds, the Mastretta MXT is the first high-performance sports car from a new automotive manufacturer based in the city of Toluca, Mexico. Its “turbocharged 2.0L engine develops 250hp, allowing the ...
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World’s Most Creative Ring Technologies and Designs

Rings aren’t synonymous with technology or design, but rather luxury and opulence. However, these creative technologies and designs aim to change that. You’ll find ring projectors, books, and more in this gallery. C...
by Nathan Rossiter
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Underground Wine Cellar with Spiral Staircase Might Be World’s Coolest

This underground wine cellar by Spiral Cellars could quite possibly be the coolest ever. It “maintains optimum temperature for wine through the use of the company’s air flow system along with the earth’s natur...
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Barcelona Rock: The World’s First Hotel Designed to Look Like a Giant Mountain

Here’s a first: a hotel designed to look like a giant mountain, specifically for rock climbers. This “building will have fifty rooms, movie theater, spa, cafe, swimming pool, gym, bar, shops, and climbing walls for ...
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Ultimate World of Warcraft Computer Setup for Couch Surfers

Playing World of Warcraft for days on end can be tiring, for your eyes that is, and what better way to enjoy the other activities life has to offer than with this computer setup. It comes complete with two recliners and a minia...
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Infinity TSS-800CHR Home Theater Speaker System Offers Precision Sound, Gets Liquidated

The Infinity TSS-800CHR Home Theater Speaker System not only offers precision sound, but it’s currently being liquidated for just $299.99 shipped (normally $799.99). That’s not all, “to make sure that listen...
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Lamborghini Reventon Gets Unboxed

Finally, we get to see just how the $1.5-million Lamborghini Reventon looks from the factory. Unfortunately, “only one of the vehicles (#1 of 20) was sold in a regular dealership and it was through Lamborghini of Las Vega...
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Samsung’s Ultra Stylish Bang and Olufsen Smartphone Unveiled

Sleek and ultra stylish, Samsung’s Bang and Olufsen smartphone is basically “a mix between the current Samsung Galaxy lineup with B&O’s traditional slant on masculine industrial engineering.” No word...
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