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When I first saw the these renderings of the Kvant Motorbike, sort of a cross between a snowmobile and a motorcycle, my first thought was “Wow, those really would have been a convenient way for the Rebels to get around Hoth. The tauntauns just didn’t seem to be cutting it.” Wouldn’t most people be dreaming about owning one of these ...

How the Tony Hawk video game franchise keeps chugging along is beyond me, especially with the release of Skate 2. So to keep things fresh, the latest incarnation of the franchise, titled Tony Hawk RIDE, will feature an actual skateboard controller. See it down there? With all the buttons on the side? How the fuck is this thing going to ...

While I don’t see Wolfram Alpha becoming a total Google-killer, I can see it gaining a lot of ground in the coming weeks. The “computational search engine” launches tonight at 7pm PDT and will finally be available to the public after a brief webcast. Wolfram Alpha looks badass though, as you could totally use it to solve complex mathematical problems ...

Oh boy. 3D Realms shuts down and next thing you know, all hell breaks loose. Apogee Software LTD, the legal name of 3D Realms, got sued to hell and back for breach of contract by Take Two Interactive. Know why? Take Two was supposed to publish a little game called Duke Nukem Forever, which as you may or may not ...

Oh boy. What a trainwreck. What a fanboy. What a character. Peep that sick Nintendo Fun Club t-shirt. And his DIY entertainment cabinet? Priceless. This dude is fucking serious about his Punch-Out! Link

I gotta tell ya. I keep getting more and more convinced that I should take up knitting or sewing, or maybe both. But then I remember that I don’t wear my hair in a bun and my bowel movements are still consistently solid. Sorry, grandma. This awesome Shark Attack Hat makes reality look like a scene out of a low ...

Perfect for those confidential notes that call for being destroyed right after being read. The Amazon Kindling was created using a laser cutter. This reminds me of that famous holiday ditty: Amazon Kindling on an open fire Jeff Bezos nipping at your nose (but mostly your wallet) Link [via]

You know that super awesome hiding place you chose for your extra house key? Everybody knows it’s there, seriously. What’s the point of hiding an extra house key under your doormat anymore? As far as your home security is concerned, you might as well advertise your transparency, maybe get a few brownie points for honesty and an oddly self-inflicted sense ...

Want the punching power of a knuckle duster with a little more style? Ditch the brass for these acrylic animal rings that will seriously mess up your opponent’s face upon contact. Forests, wolves, chickens – I love the way these things look. And for $12, you’ll like the way your next bank statement looks, too. Link [via]

Check out this blurry photo. It features a white DualShock 3 controller that some guy apparently purchased at Walmart. This is the first time I’ve heard of a white DS3 for the PS3, let alone seen one. Can any of you guys confirm that Walmart is selling these? That packaging looks a bit off… Link