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This Is What It Sounds Like to Land on a Comet

We have sound! The stream of data from Philae, the Rosetta mission’s little lander currently hibernating on comet 67, now includes the very “thump” it made while touching down. The two-second recording is more scientifically interesting than you might think. The sound was comes from sensors embedded in Philae’s three legs as part of SESAME,…

Google News Will Now Pick Out News Stories It Thinks You Should Read

Google just added a new Suggested Stories feature to its news search results, so you can let the search engine pull up a customized selection of stories to read about based on whatever terrifyingly dense accumulation of personal data Google has on you by now. Krishna Bharat, who founded Google News, announced the new feature…

When Porn and Virtual Reality Collide (NSFW)

The porn of the future is titillating. As virtual reality matures, we’ll be aroused in three-dimensional immersive alternative realities, interacting with super-lifelike porn stars customized to our taste. People will look back on our passive and lonely 2D smut and pity us. But… when? Oculus Rift porn, like VR everything else, has been overhyped for…

Comcast Technician Tracker: Finally, No More Waiting Around All Day

Comcast is launching a new technician tracker through its MyAccount app, which lets you keep an eye on where the Comcast technician that’s supposed to be at your house actually is. Waiting around for the cable guy to show up is a total pain in the butt and a huge waste of time. I never…

This Is the Biggest Cargo Ship on Earth

In order to keep up with the frenetic growth of global shipping traffic—which has quadrupled over the past two decades alone—commercial cargo ships keep getting bigger. And the newest king of the containerships isn’t one of Maersk’s EEE titans, it’s the CSCL Globe. The existing cargo ship record holder, in terms of capacity, is the…

The World’s Longest Zip Line Roller Coaster Looks Terrifyingly Awesome

Hanging off a zipline while you soar through the air is a great experience, but it’s often just a straight-line run, and can rarely compare to the thrills you get on a roller coaster. So a bunch of enterprising Aussies had the brilliant idea to combine the two, creating the world’s longest zip line that…

How To Delete Your Old Tweets Now That All of Twitter Is Searchable

The news that Twitter has made its entire archive searchable may have caused you to cheer loudly or break out in a cold sweat. If it’s the latter, don’t panic just yet—locating and deleting your old tweets isn’t too difficult. Read on to find out how to take advantage of Twitter’s newly expanded search capabilities…

Maybe Thanos’ Real Quest Was Just a Cool Refreshing Drink

As the movie-going public slowly catches up on who Thanos is and what he has planned for the universe, the comic book fans of the world eagerly—but cautiously—wait to see how Marvel will bring The Infinity Gauntlet to the big screen. There’s one thing that’s for certain, though, there’s definitely going to finally be some…

Secret Wars is back, and so is its Toyline

Next summer Marvel is bringing back its famous Secret Wars crossover storyline for another hurrah – and now Gentle Giant is bringing back the original Mattel Toyline that accompanied the series to celebrate too. Like their ‘Jumbo Retro’ figures for Kenner’s orignal Star Wars toys, these figures take the original molds of the classic toys…

Digitize Your Doodles Into Adobe’s Apps With Moleskine’s New Notebooks

Despite there still being a place for old-school paper notebooks in anyone’s life, Moleskine is ensuring its products stay relevant as we become more and more dependent on digital devices. Today it’s introducing an Adobe Creative Cloud-branded Moleskine notebook and app that makes it easier to get your sketches, doodles, and brainstorms into Adobe Photoshop…

I have a serious burger addiction and this is just making it worse

Two days ago, I had a burger for lunch. Yesterday, I had one for lunch and another one for dinner. And right now, I would definitely eat this mouthwatering Asian inspired Pornburger with a ground beef and bacon patty, kimchi ketchup, black garlic aioli, sautéed onions marinated in black vinegar, and white miso. SPLOID is…

Watch a 55-Day Overhaul of the Largest Passenger Plane in Two Minutes

Emirates’ very first mammoth Airbus A380 has racked up some crazy stats since first being delivered to the airline back in 2008. And after 3,000 takeoffs, 12.5 million miles, and 1.2 million passengers, it’s no wonder the plane’s first major checkup took a total of 55-days. Thanks to the magic of timelapse, though, you get…

And this year’s grossest Christmas ad goes to…

Last year, Poo-Pourri’s ad Girls Don’t Poop proved that humor is the best weapon if you need to advertise a stink-eliminating toilet spray. So this year, for the Christmas campaign, they decided to take their scatological humor a step further and show to the world that Santa suffers from gastric problems too. SPLOID is delicious…

YouTube Music Key Hands On: Streaming Music Has Never Been Easier

Last week, YouTube announced its new streaming music service, which is finally rolling out in beta form. It comes complete with out-of-app background listening, cacheable videos, ad-free music, and a 6 month free trial. It turns YouTube into a great little music player. I just tried it out and so far, so good. To see…

This Umbrella’s Unlosable Sleeve Is Always Hiding In Its Handle

An umbrella isn’t any more or less effective if you keep it wrapped in that thin fabric sleeve when not in use, but many of us just prefer it that way. It makes it easier to stash in a bag, and yes, there’s a sense of panic and disorder when it goes missing. Thankfully, Nendo…

7 Crosswalk Signals You Won’t Mind Waiting For

Anything that brings more attention to pedestrians is good for cities—it helps walkers feel protected, slows cars down, and makes everyone more aware of their surroundings. Around the world we’re seeing quirky takes on walking signals that not only add a bit of whimsy to the street, they also help keep all citizens more safe.…

A year after the console’s release, the Xbox One finally has its HBO Go app. We knew it was coming—just not when—and today it arrived. The PS4, on the other hand, is still out in the cold beyond The Wall.

Hadouken the Halls With an Amazing Street Fighter Sweater

It’s about time the under-appreciated knitted sweater finally got some respect. Creating intricate patterns by simply zig-zagging and weaving yarn is an artform, and one that has possibly reached its peak with this truly magnificent Street Fighter design. Ken and Ryu remain locked in a perpetual battle, possibly unleashing some kind of snowball-based attack on…

Ready your House Stark Jokes, GoT Christmas decorations are here

You know what reminds me of Christmas? A throne of a thousand swords forged together by the heat of dragon fire hanging from my tree. Wait, what? Yes, we’re nearly in December, so it’s time for licensed nerdy Christmas stuff out the wazoo – including this new Westeros-themed decoration ideal for your fir tree and/or…

“4D” Broadcasts Will Let Hockey Fans Feel Every Hit from Their Couch

Sitting rink side at NHL games affords an unparalleled view of the action, especially when someone gets lit up on the boards right in front of you. But now, fans of the San Jose Sharks will be able to recreate that bone-jarring experience in the comfort of their own homes. The Sharks will be incorporating…