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No one knows why we have been so suddenly thrust into a world knit from nightmare, but as your grandmother’s dentures lodged bicuspid-deep in your Louisville Slugger testifies: the zombie apocalypse is upon us. It’s uncertain why Z-Day stuck on that fateful day in late March. Some blame the Venusian orbiter that reentered our atmosphere,…
Zombie Killer David sent us this excellent potential Zombie Destroyer—the Bob Ross Video Game. A happy little cloud here? A happy little hill there? Enough to melt the heart of even the nastiest former Vice President cum Zombie Overlord! Also, happy birthday, Andrew. You know who you are. Press Release [Bob Ross]
For those just scrambling to catch up on what a zombie is and how to survive this apocalypse, be sure to grab your Zombie Survival Guide before it’s too late. This complete handbook for protecting yourself from the living dead contains all the valuable information you’ll need, from the best weapons to how the infection…
As the rest of the world begins to awaken to the hordes of undead walking the streets, sales of 12-gauge shotgun shells have become a high-demand commodity. Milk and bread sales have slumped as terror-stricken citizens clamor for 1300fps ammo to destroy the brain-stems of our new zombie overlords. While some manufacturers are scrambling for…
Trapped outside your submarine while zombie turtles rip and snap at your already tattered wet suit and SCUBA gear? Go down in style with the Bathy’s 100 Fathom dive watch. Designed by a dude on Kauai who was looking for something to wear while threshing some gnarly waves—Is that the terminology? Now that the OC…
Developed by Aethlon Medical (conveniently located in San Diego), the Hemopurifier is a “rolling-pin-size” unit designed initially to be used as a dialysis unit. After shunting the unit into your veins, the force of your circulation will push your blood through the device. Fortunately for you and your loved ones, there is a small, but…
Once the slavering undead have broken in, it can be hard to clear them on out. But while you’ll likely never have the luxury of mowing your verdant green lawn on a Sunday morning ever again, that neglected gas mower is the perfect tool for a little crowd control. With a patented Easy-Stride™ Self-Propel System…
Researchers have discovered that half of the world’s population is chronically jetlagged. Out of sync with daylight cycles, their circadian rhythms have dangerously slowed down their metabolic processes, making them feel as if they’ve just stepped from a trans-Pacific flight. Scientists from the Aguadeculo Institute of Metaphysical Research have concluded that the 50% of the…
If you get lonely walking that dog by yourself, why not get a genuine Zombie Hand to hold, keeping you company while you’re out for a stroll? The hand has been carefully butchered from the decaying body of a vintage zombie in Haiti, and sanitized for your protection. Let the Zombie Hand do the work…
Any large-wheeled vehicle is going to be useful in these last days, but you can take total advantage of your hot-wired tractor or bulldozer by adding on this MDS Silver Bullet Rock Bucket. Don’t just press the fields of swaying, fetid unhumanity off to one side—masticate their bloated bodies, using the Silver Bullet’s optional grapple…
Now that the zombie apocalypse is upon us, durability counts. The fuel-efficient hybrid that once seemed so green-friendly now seems like a poor substitute to an SUV with a snow plow attached as you try to crash your way through freeways pulsating with the rotting dead. And you’ve only got to see the flabby belly…
Even though most of the world has already fallen pray to the horrific events of Z-Day, some are using their pre-apocalyptic skill set to survive—and even thrive—in this new hell on earth. Jeremiah Sullivan has found unrivaled demand for his Neptunic full-body anti-bite sharksuits that not only keep the wearer free from the piercing fangs…
While it’s too late to assemble a proper bug-out bag, we hope for the sake of your easily-pierced flesh that you’ve already bugged—you’re still going to need to grab a few supplies if you want to survive this god-forsaken apocalypse. And what’s the easiest way to get what you need? Cutting right to it. Some…
News Intel Edu-Wise: Cheap Laptops For All Trans Am Onesie April Fool’s Comment Dump We Heart Apple, Bose, and Dell MPGlass 230M: Movie Glasses for the Masses More Mac Modding Madness: An iMac MAME Cabinet Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 360 LS Bellwave A308: It’s What’s Inside That Counts Aquacraft V24 Kodak Receives FCC Approval for…
Hot on the tail of the $100 laptop, Intel is looking to get itself a piece of hot third-world action by creating the Edu-Wise, a $400 laptop for developing nations. The original article was in Portuguese, but Google was able to tell us this about the project: “It, however, said that the project of the…
As the proud owner of a baby boy, I’ve come to find that baby clothes are BO-RING! Enter this wonderful Trans Am inspired onesie. What does this say about my baby? That he drinks beer, wears a mullet, and loves the throaty roar of extinct muscle cars. Product Page [MotorBrandUSA via DaddyTypes]
In an effort to stem the already rising tide of emails and IMs involving April Fool’s pranks, we hereby ordain that this post shall be the April Fool’s comment dump where you, dear readers, will post anything and everything re: April Fool’s you find. Don’t have a comments invite? Email [email protected] with “COMMENT ME, FOOL”…
Forrester Research has discovered that the top three “trustworthy” electronics manufacturers were Apple, Bose, and Dell. Microsoft scored lowest in both perceived growth and trustiness while Sony is floating somewhere in the middle. Remember—this is not about “quality” per se, but the trust a consumer feels when purchasing a product. To see Bose hanging out…
Some may argue that nothing compares to sitting in a movie theater and watching the latest Hollywood action film on the big screen. For those of you who prefer, however, not to be in the presence of loud-mouthed hooligans blabbing on cell phones, sticky floors, and high snack prices, nothing compares to watching a film…
More exciting news from the Mac modding front. This time, we have a MAME cabinet based on a flat panel iMac. The arcade emulation system’s cabinet is of the cocktail variety, that is, you use it while you’re sitting down. Made out of wood, the cabinet uses speakers that look to have been donated by…