Moon-landing Conspiracy Debunked Using Video Game Graphics Cards
Nvidia, makers of video game graphics technology claim they have used it to recreate the lunar landing to prove it wasn't fake, refuting the hoax that it was filmed on a movie set.
Welcome Back. We've Missed You
It's been a long time in the making. Welcome back to New Rising Media.
Do You Want To Be A Jedi? This Armband Could Replace Your Mouse With The Power Of The Force
We've seen plenty of hands-free gadgets that are aiming to kill the mouse when it comes to computer control. Myo, an armband from startup Thalmic Labs is the latest in this long line of motion controllers, but what it does makes all the difference.
If You Fold A Piece Of Paper In Half 103 Times It Will Be As Thick As The Universe
The current record for folding a piece of paper in half stands at 12 times, contrary to the myth being 8 times, but fold it 103 times and the thickness will be larger than the observable universe.
Procrastination Is A Bitch. Resurrection Is Tricky
With yet another month passing with no posting, it is time to kick the procrastination bug that many of you will be familiar with.
Internet Porn Comments Depicted By Lego
When it comes to porn, it's fair to say the comment sections can be a source of hilarity. So when Alex Eylar decided to re-enact some of these comments in a more innocent context using Lego, the comedy value is drastically increased.
The Plan For New Rising Media
So here I sit on the balcony at my flat, drinking cider and eating pepperoni pizza to perfectly accompany the arrival of summer: an ideal place to write the second part of New Rising Media's return.
New Rising Media Will Return
"When you feel like quitting, think about why you started" - Author Unknown
I guess it takes standing on the edge of a cliff in the Peak District, seeing the world in front of you to truly take stock of what you have and what you dream to achieve someday.
Germany Creates Robot Strippers. Skynet Brings Sexy Back
Germany's Tobit Software has built robot pole dancers as their own booth babes at the country's CeBIT computer expo. Truly innovative work, which shows just what humans think of doing when they have incredible technological capability at their finger tips...build strippers.
Post-Apocalyptic Fairytale 'The Reverie' Asks "Are We Alone At The End Of The World?"
'The Reverie' has been receiving a great amount of attention over the past 3 days on Kickstarter, moving along nicely towards its funding goal and being selected as a "Staff Pick." This short film set in the wake of an unnamed catastrophe has shown our appetite for independent projects from talented people, refusing to let the film industry fall into the ironically dystopian plains of big budget cinema pleasers.
Robotic Prosthetic Arm Turns Man Into Superhuman Cyborg Drummer
Drummer Jason Barnes was electrocuted two years ago, which resulted in the amputation of his right arm below the elbow. To most, this would be the end of any dreams of drumming; but thanks to a robotic prosthetic he has achieved his lifelong goal with superhuman ability.
'The Last Of Us' Is Being Made Into A Live-Action Movie
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us is being turned into a live-action movie by Sony subsidiary Screen Gems. It's easy to get excited about this classic being put to film, but many reservations are held based upon the quality of previous video game adaptations.
Turn Your iPhone Into A Bacon-Scented Alarm Clock With This Meaty Accessory
Meat producer Oscar Mayer is giving iOS users a chance to wake up and smell the bacon with this app and iPhone dongle, enabling users to torture themselves every morning with the scent of this meat of the Gods.
Classic 'Legend Of Zelda' Gets First Person Remake For Oculus Rift
The Legend of Zelda for NES is loved by anyone who has ever heard of Nintendo, so one developer has decided to remake this 8-bit classic as a first-person game for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
Mogees Turns Everyday Objects Into Musical Instruments
Ever looked at the household objects around you and thought to yourself "what would that sound like as a musical instrument?" Not really a question you think about, but one that definitely came up in my younger music nerd days! 'Mogees' looks to answer that question with a rather innovative piece of kit.
Jamaican Bobsled Team Crowdfunding To Reach Sochi Olympics
Jamaica's two-man bobsled team has successfully qualified for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, bringing back the glory days for Cool Runnings fans the world over. However, bringing the unfortunate side of the aforementioned film's plot into the 21st century, it's going to take a lot of money to get them there, which they do not have. That is where you come in.
Let's Get Going Again. Part One: This Is My Apology
So one question remains on the lips of over 1,000 amazing people who visit this site every day: why has New Rising Media stopped posting? There was a promise of plenty of content, which seems to have been broken.
Well to be brutally honest, dear reader, I have broken this promise and I am sorry. Before me lies a mountain of unfinished projects, thrown to the side in a haze of full-time commitments and procrastination.
Scientists Search For Time Travellers On The Internet
Have you come from the future? If you want your secret to be preserved, be sure to not Tweet about it. Physicists from Michigan Technological University have started searching for signs of time travellers on Facebook and Twitter.
New Skyrim Mod Replaces Dragons With Thomas The Tank Engine
Every felt like your experience with Skyrim felt lacking without the presence of Thomas the Tank Engine? Well your prayers have been answered, as Pastaspace's mod turns every dragon into the cheeky little engine. It's a rather surreal experience!
Canadian Researchers Send A Text Message Using Only Vodka And A Fan
York University researchers in Canada have managed to send a text message using vodka and a desk fan. In the experiment conducted.
A whole new meaning to the words "drunk text."