Disney has released a whole load of Tron Legacy concept art, posters and stills. The movie will hit theaters in December, and yes there is a whole lot of graphic goodness in these images. More after the jump. Via: io9
UN has an office for Outer Space Affairs, probably troubled over cow abductions
This borders on the weird, but the UN actually does have an office for Outer Space Affairs. Malaysian-born astrophysicist Dr. Mazlan Othman is now our ambassador towards aliens, and as such will have a lot of work to do if we come into contact with an alien civilization. Also, we suggest she ask those aliens [...]
Batman’s utility pouch gets room for the phone
Yeah, Batman has all those nifty gadgets and all, but he also needs to take care of the mobile phone. Seriously, that thing is a problem with the bat costume. This utility pouch isn’t going to solve Batman’s problem, but fans would get to keep their phones handy. Also, it is going to look quite [...]
Man builds R2D2 large enough for him to drive
This guy’s DIY project you see here of course is an R2D2 replica, but its claim to fame is that it is motorized and spacious enough to (uncomfortably) seat a guy and let him “drive.” Checkout the video after the jump, the kids have no idea what the weird thing their father is driving.
Detailed and drivable 1966 Batmobile replicas
Batmobiles have to be somewhere near the top of the desirable car list. And if it is a 1966 Batmobile you were thinking of, then Mark Racop has licensed and fully detailed Batmobiles on offer. The cars are made to be as “functional” as you’d expect the batmobile to be, and yes, that does include [...]
Ferrari SA Aperta
At the Paris Motor Show, Ferrari will show the SA Aperta, a super exclusive car that will have a production run of 80 units, all of which have already been sold. The supercar also marks the relationship between Ferrari and Pininfarina, who has designed a number of cars for Ferrari and is turning 80. In [...]
Robot learns archery, gains perfection in eight attempts
Humanoid robot iCub is learning the ways of the bow and the arrow. The robot kid has become quite an archer at the Italian Institute of Technology’s Advanced Robotics department. Researchers at the university taught the bot to shoot arrows, and employed algorithms and feedback from a camera to turn the iCub into a formidable [...]
XOS Robotic exoskeleton gets more powerful in the new edition
Raytheon has unveiled the second generation of its exoskeleton robotic suit. The XOS 2 is more powerful and lighter, as compared to its predecessor. In fact, you could probably play soccer wearing one, but you’d probably like to reserve the suit for heavy lifting rather than playing soccer. Now I am just curious to know [...]
Knitted Elvis Wig
Knitted Elvis wig will make you look like the King, with knitwear on his head. Well, that ain’t a pretty picture, but you get to act like Elvis. Via: Cupckake Crafts, Neatorama
Gimme Robot Eyeballs will continue following you unless you part with some money
Robots are supposed to make life easier for us and do our work while we just get lazy. Considering that, the Gimme Robot Eyeballs will make the “job” of beggars a hell lot easier. Why worry about anything when a robotic eyeball can zero in on potential targets, and badger and follow them with an [...]
