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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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Microsoft Working on Blood Sugar Monitor Contact Lens

Microsoft Reasearch and The University of Washington are working on amuch nobler idea – contact lenses which automatically display blood sugar levels for diabetics. The team is working on a contact lens which non-invasively ...
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China Builds Ultra High-Speed Train That Can Reach 311MPH

China has developed a high-speed train — based on CSR’s CRH 380A –that can reach 311mph, without the use of MagLev technology. That’s right, “this train has been streamlined, uses lighter materials...
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Incredible Giant Spider Web Made from Packing Tape

At first glance, this may actually look like a room that Spider-Man has done battle in, but it’s actually an art installation made from packing tape. That’s right, “with its long, hollow tubes suspended five f...
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World’s Coolest Battery Technologies and Designs

Though many of today’s gadgets have opted for the longer lasting lithium batteries, there are some exciting technologies and designs on the horizon. Whether it be a wind-up or finger-powered batteries, you’ll find t...
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Amazing House Boat Designs

House boats are nothing new, but when’s the last time you actually got an up-close look inside one of them? These cool homes show us why floating around on a body of water might not be so bad at all. Continue reading to s...
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One Does Not Simply Rock Into Mordor, They Get This

One can not simply walk into Mordor, but rocking into it with an awesome “Eye of the Sauron” tattoo is another story. Continue reading to see the hidden Lord of the Rings Google Maps Easter Egg.  
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Stunning Observatory House Looks Other Worldly

At first glance, it may look like a scene from a science-fiction movie, but the stunning house pictured above is real and located in Roca Blanca, Mexico. It was “designed by Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco and built by arch...
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Honda EV-STER Electric Roadster Unveiled, Headed for Production

The Honda EV-STER, an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car, is now more than just a concept as it’s heading for production. Its “easy-to-operate twin-lever steering was adopted for the thoroug...
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MIT Student Wants Easier Way to Get Around Campus, Buids Self-Balancing Unicycle

MIT student Stephan Boyer wanted an easier way to get around campus, without needing a bicycle or car, so he built a self-balancing unicycle, called “Bullet”. Unfortunately, “it only balances forward and backw...
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5 of the Coolest Transparent Gadgets and Technologies

Sometimes, less is more, and in the case of gadgets, that means transparent designs. For example, the “Water Watch” above was designed to look like it was crafted from a single block of ice. Unfortunately, it doesn&...
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