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New Screen-Protecting Film Heals Itself Like Magic

Toray Advanced Film Co Ltd (mouthful!) has developed a new self-healing film that protect the glass screens on our phones, tablets, and computers. The film can repair itself in just 10 seconds at room temperature, and while it won’t withstand the incision of a knife, it is very durable against the dings and bangs incurred…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Finally, A Multitool Designed to Help You Blow Shit Up

Gerber’s newest pocket toolbox has everything you’d expect from a pocket full of do-it-all—plus a little extra firepower, you know, just in case you need to blow a pass through a mountain or go to war with a gopher. Beyond the standard knife, screwdriver, ruler, and file assortment, this stealthy Multiplier packsa spike for punching…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Egg Hunt

It’s almost Easter, and that means Easter egg hunts. Those are pretty fun—for the participants. But have you ever tried to set one up? Putting together a thoroughly enjoyable egg hunt is hard work. Here’s everything you’ll need to pull off an egg hunt to remember. Plastic Bright Egg Assortment (144 pc) Sure, this one…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Instagram for Android, Hipmunk Update, and More

Android got some love this week with the launch of Instagram, the social photo sharing app already madly popular on the iPhone. Updates rolled out to Hipmunk and SwiftKey, and an app that lets you control your phone from a web browser, Phonedeck, appeared. If you were excited for opening day, you’ll be pleased to…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Mad Magazine, The Masters, and More

This week’s best iPad apps bring beautiful things to you. Though you might not be able to travel to great distances or through time, you can still check out the catalog from the London Design Museum, see how the Titanic was built, and stay up-to-date with the Masters, all from your tablet. Building Titanic: This…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Black SMS, BiteHunter, Shazam, and More

Secret texts, DIY synths, and music tagging win for the best iPhone apps this week. And though you might not be studying for tests anymore, a new app will give you the abridged versions of classic novels. SparkNotes: If you’re trying to write a research paper but you plum forgot to read the book, you’ll…

Tech News Leslie Horn

This Scary Zipline Roller Coaster Looks Like a Dizzying Way to Die

The first zipline roller coaster in the United States debuted at Florida EcoSafaris in St. Cloud, Florida and turns ziplining into a curvy course of thrill seeking fun. Instead of ordinary straight line ziplining, which is plenty scary already, the zipline roller coaster throws sharp turns and big drops. Fun! Called the Rattlesnake, the zipline…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Five Most Mathematically Essential Bottles of Booze

You’re getting classy. You’ve served your guests enough Miller High Life. When you entertain, you want to do it with style. It’s time to set up a proper home bar. But with such a huge array of spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and other ingredients out there, it’s hard to know which type of booze gives the…

Tech News Brent Rose

I Can’t Believe This Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza Isn’t American

Holy heart attack, this hot dog stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut UK is probably the most delicious meal you can get in England and I assume two is a lethal dose. I’ll have seven, please. What the hell, America‽ I thought we were the land of junk food? I thought we were hot dog…

Tech News Mat Honan

What’s the Marines New “Highly Classified” Secret Weapon?

The Marines are about to arm their tactical drone, the AAI RQ-7B Shadow. They were going to use an off-the-shelf precision-guided killer missile but they mysteriously changed their mind at the last minute. Nobody knows what they are cooking. They picked something completely different, a highly classified “high-TRL [technology readiness level] system”, according to Lt.…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

What It’s Like Living in an Abandoned Auto Factory

Some people take pride in the huge gardens or expansive rooftop decks they have at home. Alan Hill of Detroit, Michigan? He lives in an abandoned automobile factory. And he’s every bit as happy with his home as they are. This short doc by David Usui and Ben Wu of Lost and Found Films features…

Tech News Michael Hession

Anyone Can Play Steve Jobs—Even Ashton Kutcher

Our first reaction to Ashton Kutcher playing Steve Jobs was abject horror. But once the because it’s Ashton Kutcher! nausea dissipates, you’re left with something more salient: Steve Jobs is not a hard acting role. And Ashton might be perfect. https://gizmodo.com/a-list-of-actors-wed-rather-see-play-steve-jobs-than-as-5898310 The Steve Kutcher backlash is off the mark for two reasons. First, Kutcher will…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Now You Can Turn Yourself Into a Batman Action Figure

Most of our childhoods were spent alternatingly dressing up like superheroes and playing with action figures in their likeness. Now you can combine the two by actually getting your own head on the body of your favorite superhero, like Batman or Superman, on one of these custom action figures. All you’ve got to do is…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

The Tragic Consequences of Mixing Love and Video Games

You love playing first-person shooters. You also love your significant other. Wouldn’t it be great if you could somehow combine the two? Then you could love everything, all at once. Yeah! Don’t do it. It’s a trap. The Setup I met this girl, let’s call her Frannie, while I was involved in theater. I was…

Tech News Brent Rose

This Steam Cleaner Is Your Get-The-Wrinkles-Out-Like-A-Pro Deal of the Day

There are certain things that just require a professional. Take any Stephen Baldwin movie for instance. That guy can act. He goes from one movie being a kind-hearted, yet troubled protagonist battling some evil force to another flick where he’s a troubled protagonist with a heart of gold. The man is the Magic Drinking Bird…

Tech News Andrew James

Silent Era Back to the Future May Be Silly, But I Like It

After watching The Artist and now this Back to the Future Doc Brown to the Rescue! short, I hope that Hollywood starts re-releasing every film with the silent film treatment. That would be a lot better than making every old hit 3D. And screw DTS and Dolby while you are at it: put a pianist…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

SushiBot Churns Out 300 Perfect Rolls Per Hour

If you suffer from insatiable cravings for delectable raw fish, and your takeout bills are skyrocketing, it might be time to invest in one of Suzumo’s Sushi-making robots. GadgetLab reports that at the World Food and Beverage Great Expo 2012 in Tokyo Suzumo is showing off the future of your daily toro habit: a roll-making…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

AT&T Will Unlock Off-Contract iPhones Starting Sunday

According to 9to5Mac AT&T is going start unlocking iPhones for customers who have fulfilled their contracts or paid an early termination fee. That’s great news for anyone looking to take a paid-off iPhone to a new carrier. According to the statement AT&T gave 9to5Mac, this could be your lucky Sunday if you’re an out of…

Tech News Mat Honan

No One Wants To Shop From an Interactive Music Video

Canadian retailer SSSense has developed a shoppable music video in hopes that watching cool people flaunt couture will inspire you to impulse buy a bunch of crap you don’t want and can’t afford. The song is not terrible! But the shopping experience is noisy and totally ruins the video. Nobody who likes music actually wants…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Miracle Worker Glove Helps Deaf and Blind People Communicate

It would have been much easier for Anne Sullivan to get Helen Keller to spell out “water” with this innovative mitten. The Mobile Lorm Glove allows people who are deaf and blind to communicate by transmitting tactile signals to their hands. It uses something called the Lorm Alphabet, a hand-touch sign language that assigns characters…

Gadgets Leslie Horn

New Screen-Protecting Film Heals Itself Like Magic

Finally, A Multitool Designed to Help You Blow Shit Up

Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Egg Hunt

Instagram for Android, Hipmunk Update, and More

Mad Magazine, The Masters, and More

Black SMS, BiteHunter, Shazam, and More

This Scary Zipline Roller Coaster Looks Like a Dizzying Way to Die

The Five Most Mathematically Essential Bottles of Booze

I Can’t Believe This Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza Isn’t American

What’s the Marines New “Highly Classified” Secret Weapon?

What It’s Like Living in an Abandoned Auto Factory

Anyone Can Play Steve Jobs—Even Ashton Kutcher

Now You Can Turn Yourself Into a Batman Action Figure

The Tragic Consequences of Mixing Love and Video Games

This Steam Cleaner Is Your Get-The-Wrinkles-Out-Like-A-Pro Deal of the Day

Silent Era Back to the Future May Be Silly, But I Like It

SushiBot Churns Out 300 Perfect Rolls Per Hour

AT&T Will Unlock Off-Contract iPhones Starting Sunday

No One Wants To Shop From an Interactive Music Video

Miracle Worker Glove Helps Deaf and Blind People Communicate

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