Go home, robot, you’re drunk: Boston Dynamics’ BigDog can now hurl cinderblocks
Watch out, enemies. Mess with us and you may have to face the wrath of Boston Dynamics' BigDog robot, who can now fling cinderblocks in your direction.
King of the Nerds episode 107 recap: Let’s get physical
In our last episode before the finale of "King of the Nerds," contestants are finally challenged to do something relatively nerdy: Solve physics problems.
‘Help Sony President Name His Pink Balls,’ pleads Sony. Yeah, really
Sony U.S. President Phil Molyneux posted a blog last night, requesting the help of Sony fans to "name his pink balls." Excuse me?
Heat-sensitive, color-changing jeans won’t so much as let you hide a fart
Those looking for a pair of jeans that changes as their body temperature shifts can rest easy knowing these Naked and Famous denims exist.
Crapject, hat tip, and more tech lingo you need to know
Found your life revolved around the Internet? Here are some jargon you definitely need to know to keep up with the Web.
King of the Nerds episode 106 recap: Dance Dance Confusion
In the latest episode of "King of the Nerds," it is our last chance to watch sweet old Virgil scare the crap out of you with his awful singing and dancing.
Vaguely sexist On The Rebound app scours Facebook for newly single hookups
Facebook app On The Rebound aims to find your next hookup from the data on your profile's feed. But it may not be well received by some female users.
Samsung’s TV Discovery app will keep your eyes locked on your device
Samsung has announced a new content streaming app that will allow users to double the device as a home entertainment center.
Boatbound, the Airbnb for boats, is for people who really like spending money
For those tired of looking to Airbnb for an impulsive getaway, check out Boatbound - a new startup that'll let you rent yachts on a nightly rate.
With this HTML5 technology, video players will literally never look the same
A Swiss company is aiming to change the scope of video players by embedding them into HTML5, allowing media to load regardless of Web browser.
Selfie, netiquette, pre-commerce, and more tech lingo you need to know
In an era of smartphones and Instagram, more people are taking kitschy "self portraits" than ever. So why not call the act with an equally kitschy word?
Israeli soldier Instagrams a photo of a child in sniper’s crosshair
An Instagram photo of a child in the crosshair of an Israeli soldier has sparked public outrage, with news outlets calling it "tasteless and dehumanizing."
In Plymouth, U.K, movie watches you (and changes endings depending on your reaction)
Based on your brainwave activities and heart rate, the film Many Worlds will select upcoming scenes to keep your body constantly enticed.
‘Generosity begets business’: Why The Meatball Shop gives away the family jewels online
We chatted with the co-creater of one of New York's most popular restaurants, The Meatball Shop, to learn why he took to the Web to host a cooking class.
King of the Nerds episode 105 recap: Angry nerds are scary nerds
We're five episodes into "King of the Nerds" and this is a challenge that'll truly test their IQ: Sudoku, Rubik's cube, and Memory games!
Meet the tinkerer-turned-prosthetic pioneer who 3D printed a working hand
From YouTube to South Africa, this is a story of a man who went from building crafts to creating a 3D-printed hand for a boy who was born with no fingers.
This Valentine’s day, is it time to tell your Twitter crush you care? Well look no further!
Got a secret crush? With You So Fu*king Hot, anyone can use the Twitter service to send anonymous love letters - as long as you keep them to 140 characters.
The owner of Segway died so we could have these next-gen ‘people movers’
If you can't be bothered to take a few steps toward your destination, hop on Inventist's line of "People Movers" to get you where you're headed semi-safely.
‘Intimacy 2.0’ is Valentine’s Day fetish wear for serious science fiction geeks
An art project never looked so sensual. The Intimacy 2.0 dress changes from opaque to see-through based on the wearer's increased heart rate.
Blurstagram, physible, bashtag, and more tech lingo you need to know
Saw something on the Web you want to gossip about with friends but not sure how to describe it? Our tech lingo lesson will illustrate some useful terms.
King of the Nerds episode 104 recap: Comical catastrophe
Guest judges Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes join King of the Nerds and act as panelists for a comic-themed debate. A lot of crying ensues. A. Lot.
Forget Roomba, the window-washing Winbot is the Spider-Man of self-scrubbing automatons
Cleaning windows suck. If you hate said chore and have a home full of windows, the Winbot may be what you're looking for. Here's our sneak preview.
Brooklyn artist makes 3D portraits using DNA from your unwanted trash
A Brooklyn artist has swept up hair, chewing gum, and cigarette butts from New York City to garner enough data to create 3D portraits of these DNA owners.
Profess your nerdiest ‘I love you’ with this sciency aerogel heart
Declare your love this Valentine's Day in the geekiest way possible with this airy heart sculpture - made with the lightest solid material used by NASA.
Are you a better artist than the Senseless Drawing Robot 2?
A Japanese art duo has created the Senseless Drawing Robot 2 which can create abstract graffiti that may just rival some pieces found in museums today.
Statistically, these are the best and worst Super Bowl XLVII ads
Here are the winners and losers of last night's ads. If you were online during the game, you may already know the general consensus.
Neuromarketing, curated crowdsourcing, and more tech lingo you need to know
Have you ever felt lost reading an article with technical riff raffs which seemingly make no sense? We're here to help you decode those trendy tech jargon.
What the Superdome control room looked like during the Super Bowl blackout
An official statement claims an abnormality in the system caused half of the Mercedes Benz Superdome's lights to shut off during Super Bowl XLVII.
