Six-Legged Walking Robot Decides Its Own Speed

It’s safe to say that most robots are still pretty stupid. The future we planned with fully-autonomous robots on isn’t quite here yet. Most are still strictly human-controlled and/or have a one-track mind. Researchers in Gottingen, Germany have developed a six-legged arachnid robot which autonomously decides its own gait speed, depending on the terrain, using a system called “chaos control.” ...

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M&M Dispenser Maze Adds an Obstacle for Dieters

I know it must be hard living without your daily sugar fix when you’ve become accustomed to munching on sweets whenever you want. Just because you’re dieting doesn’t mean you have to cut out the candy completely. Just make it a little harder to access. Deter yourself from overeating by adding a little challenge into the mix. The M&M Dispenser ...

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Gameboy Advance Touch is Really Just an iPhone in Disguise

Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, this Gameboy Advance Touch might seem like some sort of new console in the Gameboy line, but alas, no such console exists. This “console” is nothing more than an iPhone with a fancy gutted Gameboy Advance case. While this might be nothing more than a simple iPhone case, it’ll be fun to briefly fool ...

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The Easiest Way to Download YouTube Videos Ever

It couldn’t get much simpler, even if YouTube added their own download button. Replace the “Y” of any YouTube video URL with a “3” and you’ll be automatically directed to 3ouTube’s awesome download service which allows you to download the video with a click or two. For example, say the URL of the video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY (one of my personal ...

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“Get a Mac”: The Complete Campaign

Apple’s much touted, much beloved “Get a Mac” campaign is celebrating its fourth year running. Pretty impressive for a technology ad campaign when you figure that Microsoft can barely keep a campaign running for more than a few weeks without it tail-diving into failure. AdWeek has published a collection of all 66 “Get a Mac” ads in their entirety. Sounds ...

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Flair Hair Visor Transforms You Into Even More of a Douchebag

Balding got you down? Is your hairstyle just not douche-y enough? The Flair Hair Visor gives you that look of douchebaggery you’ve been craving, transforming any receding hairline into a spiky nest of asshat. Let’s be honest, the visor is just an act. A convenient way to hide the wig. If your buying this hat, you’re likely not purchasing it ...

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Apple iPhone OS 4.0 Features Revealed

BGR has done it again. And by done it again, we mean dredged up some early information about the upcoming Apple iPhone OS 4.0. From the sounds of it, this update might alter the UI of the OS more than any of the past major updates. We’ll keep an eye out for any other exciting rumors and updates. But for ...

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Transformers All Spark Xbox 360 Mod

Ya know, Transformers don’t just spring into action for the hell of it. There is a rhyme and reason behind electronics magically becoming animated. And that rhyme and reason is the All Spark, a glyph-covered cube capable of instilling life in inanimate objects. Flickr user givintats took the concept of the All Spark and ran with it for his All ...

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Kama Sutra Cookie Cutters

Is conventional baking just not cutting it for you anymore? Need something a little more risque in your life? These Kama Sutra Cookie Cutters turn the wholesome act of baking cookies into an explicit experience, not to mention a lesson in variety. While I wouldn’t recommend Kama Sutra cookies for your local church’s bake-off, these cookie cutters are a fun ...

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