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The Stoner Channel: Do the Cruise, THC Man Sodas, and Hollywood’s Best Threats

Tom Cruise is dancin’, Dancin’, DANCIN’! For a nutter, he’s sure got some smooth moves. This Colorado Edibles Company Is Getting Ready for a National Debut If you live in a Green State (one allowing MMJ), you are in for a treat. Dixie Elixirs & Edibles, the Colorado-based purveyors of Dixie Elixers—think an Izze with…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Jun 2 '12

Non-Zombie Arrested for Beating Man to Death With Prosthetic Arm

Ray Allen Brown, a 52-year-old non-zombie Arkansas man, is in jail tonight, charged with second-degree murder for the death of 52-year-old Robert Brindley. No bath salts are known to have been involved, nor was any human flesh consumed by the human charged with the crime. His weapon of choice: his prosthetic arm, and a rock.…

Tech News Molly Oswaks Jun 1 '12

How a Looong Steadicam Shot Was Constructed in Hugo

Long Steadicam shots have become a staple of Hollywood movies over the past decade or so. Pulling it off involves complexities way beyond the seemingly simple task of walking through a room. In this behind-the-scenes clip from last year’s Hugo, you can see the coordination and movie tricks that go into a great Steadicam shot…

Movies Michael Hession Jun 1 '12

A New Portable Vaporizer for Your On-the-Go Urges

Pax is the latest portable model out from the San Francisco-based vaporizer company Ploom. A conduction-style vape that fits in the palm of your hand, Pax ($249) was designed with all the concerns of smoke connoisseur in mind: three variable heat settings; a motion-sensing shut-off feature to put it to sleep when you set the…

Tech News Molly Oswaks Jun 1 '12

This Week’s Top Web Comedy Video: Reset Your Password

We all know we’re supposed to change our passwords every blah blah blah. And you know what? Maybe we’d actually do it if they didn’t make it so damn frustrating. Let’s laugh to keep from crying! The rest of this week’s top comedy videos, including a racoon, Iraq, and trying to kill your folks, can…

Tech News Splitsider Jun 1 '12

The Easiest, Most Trigger-Happy Way to Complain About Your Lousy Meal

Leaving a nasty Yelp review seems practically pointless, now that there’s an SMS service connecting cranky customers directly to a restaurant’s owner/s and management staff. TalkToTheManager is a new subscription app service that allows restaurants to receive realtime text messages from complaining (or complimentary!) customers, as they dine. After registering, the restaurant is given a…

Tech News Molly Oswaks Jun 1 '12

Don’t Sleep Under the Stars. Sleep in the Stars

Look at this tent. You just can’t glimpse it and not immediately want to pack up and go camping out under the beautiful blanket of the night sky food a few days. Though it will keep you dry, shade you from the hot sun, and protect you from pesky bugs, it’s not your average utilitarian…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

There Need to Be More Miniature Police Chases Created With Pico Projectors

Modern day chase scenes in movies are cacophonies of over-blown CG ridiculousness. This short film creates a classic action movie feel using a very unassuming gadget. Filmmaking duo The Theory utilized pico projectors to make their characters spring to life against the drab backdrop of an office. Speed of Light weirdly achieves kind of a…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1 '12

Instructions for Building Your Very Own Awesome, Mario-Inspired Go-Kart

Remember the Chibikart—that awesome, Mario-inspired go-kart built by MIT student Charles Guan? We loved it in an only-an-MIT-student-could-come-up-with-something-this-sweet sort of way. Luckily for us, Guan has just polished off the finishing touches on a newer, more accessible design that he says can be built even by those of us without a tricked out makerspace and…

Tech News Molly Oswaks Jun 1 '12

Nine Supercharged iOS Players to Power Up Your Music Collection

Music fans who were reluctant to replace boomboxes, turntables, and shelves of physical media with digital music players and spreadsheet-like displays of their music collection have plenty of new reasons to change their minds and get onboard. Or, if you embraced digital music from the get-go, well, now you have new reasons to justify your…

Tech News Aarti Kelapure - Evolver.fm Jun 1 '12

In future New York City, every single surface can track your movements

In the 2023, the city of New York becomes one giant fingerprint scanner. Touch a guard rail, and “The Grid” can monitor your movements. Open a door, and The Grid has you tracked there as well. It’s a new way of policing the people — until two sets of the exact same fingerprint show up…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

Reddit’s Chaotic Culture Explained

We freaking love the chaotic world of Reddit. But if you had to explain the intricacies of Reddit to your mother, how on Earth would you even begin? This video should help. Produced by PBS’ Off Book, this segment is a nice primer on Reddit culture featuring a few prominent internet figures, including Reddit co-founder…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Jun 1 '12

What’s hidden inside Looper‘s time machine?

We keep getting more fascinating glimpses of Rian Johson’s time-traveling gangster movie Looper. The latest clue: This strange poster, which only raises more questions. What’s the time machine filled with? Books, journals, or something else? We don’t know. What we do know is that this movie stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a younger version of Bruce…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

R2-D2 Flash Drive Cufflinks Are Obviously the Best Cufflinks In the Galaxy

If I had to wear a suit to work, I would definitely buy these R2-D2 USB flash drive cufflinks. They can store 2GB of data each, which is pretty good. In fact, I can’t think of a better cufflink—except a pair that also made R2 sounds. They are silver plated, with the R2-D2 paint job…

Gadgets Jesus Diaz Jun 1 '12

Watch the alternate opening sequence of John Carter. Could it have helped the movie?

John Carter of Mars was sadly complicated and did not take any breaks to let the audience catch up with the complicated backstory of Barsoom. But in its defense, this movie had a hefty load of source material to adapt. Would it all have been easier to follow if Andrew Stanton had used this original…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

Cosmic Quilt, Recycled Vinyl Lamps, and More

We’re giving you a host of lovely things to gaze upon this week. You’ll be lusting after vintage cameras, a hidden coffe shop, and so much more. If Only Digital Cameras Were as Beautiful as These Restored Vintage Rangefinders https://gizmodo.com/if-only-digital-cameras-were-as-beautiful-as-these-rest-5913943 There is so much beauty in those dusty old cameras you see at thrift stores…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

Salty? Earthy? Bitter? I don’t know, but gazing at these deep fried gadgets leaves me wondering what it’d be like to chew on one. Photographer Henry Hargreaves teamed up with food-stylist Caitlin Levin to produce this series of crunchy looking photos. This sort of deep-frying has been attempted before, but not with such beautiful and…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1 '12

AT-AT Bunk Bed is the Best Bunk Bed

This kid totally has it made. Gaze upon the glory that is the AT-AT bed. Then find me this child’s residence, so we can convince him to let us stage a Hoth rebel base takeover in it. The folks over at

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

Yahoo Time Traveler, Music Unlimited, and More

We’ve got all kinds of goodies for you in this week’s best iPhone apps. So load up the App Store, because you’ll definitely want to make some new additions to your portfolio. Yahoo TimeTraveler: It’s tough to make an itinerary for a trip if you’re not familiar with the city. This app solves that dilemma.…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

Play Safe, Kicksend, and More

This week’s best Android apps will have your phone running like never before. We’ve got games, parental controls, a sweet music player, and so much more. Play Safe: Your child might be operating your smartphone like a pro, but that doesn’t mean he should be able to use the thing however he pleases. Play Safe…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

The Stoner Channel: Do the Cruise, THC Man Sodas, and Hollywood’s Best Threats

Non-Zombie Arrested for Beating Man to Death With Prosthetic Arm

How a Looong Steadicam Shot Was Constructed in Hugo

A New Portable Vaporizer for Your On-the-Go Urges

This Week’s Top Web Comedy Video: Reset Your Password

The Easiest, Most Trigger-Happy Way to Complain About Your Lousy Meal

Don’t Sleep Under the Stars. Sleep in the Stars

There Need to Be More Miniature Police Chases Created With Pico Projectors

Instructions for Building Your Very Own Awesome, Mario-Inspired Go-Kart

Nine Supercharged iOS Players to Power Up Your Music Collection

In future New York City, every single surface can track your movements

Reddit’s Chaotic Culture Explained

What’s hidden inside Looper‘s time machine?

R2-D2 Flash Drive Cufflinks Are Obviously the Best Cufflinks In the Galaxy

Watch the alternate opening sequence of John Carter. Could it have helped the movie?

Cosmic Quilt, Recycled Vinyl Lamps, and More

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

AT-AT Bunk Bed is the Best Bunk Bed

Yahoo Time Traveler, Music Unlimited, and More

Play Safe, Kicksend, and More

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