Headset 'Brand Killer' filters out ads from the real world
A team of hackers have created a headset that can block out any brands, logos or adverts in the real world. Put simply by the developers, it's "AdBlock for Real Life."
Mouffe Turns Your Tent Into A Video Game. Festivals Will Never Be The Same Again
Ever had that awkward moment at a festival where you miss the comfort of playing video games on your own? The 40 cans of Strongbow you bought and the general antics of fellow campers on copious amounts of drugs may beg to differ. But if you do, then allow me to introduce you to Mouffe: a gaming system that turns the inside of your tent into the screen and your quilt into the controller.
Super Mario World AI Listens To Your Advice And Learns How To Play
The red plumber has become self-aware. Mario AI, a project created by students from the University of Tubingen in Germany, makes Nintendo's mascot both aware of his environment and responsive to your advice.
Short Film 'ReCURSION' Tells The Story Of The Worst Best Man Who Invented Time Travel
On the surface of it, ReCURSION starts off like any other romantic comedy: a best man trying to find a ring left behind. That is where all comparisons to the genre end, and take a deep dive into the world of science fiction.
'VISR' Let's You Step Into Virtual Reality Without Spending A Fortune
Is there a way to make Virtual Reality an experience for everyone? The answer to that question may reside in Hull with VISR, which is aiming to create the most affordable VR experience while not compromising on quality.
Research Shows Men Who Post Selfies May Have Psychological Issues
If you are a man who takes and shares a lot of selfies in your life, you could be a psychopath according to a study surveying the social media habits of 800 men.
Enter 'The World Of The Willows.' New Crowdfunded Thriller Shows How Life Ends At 20
In what appears to be another low budget sci-fi/thriller, 12 students from the University of the West of England are making The World of The Willows, a film that could be lumped into the same amateur bracket of many student short films. This, however, could not be further from the truth.
NASA's Kepler Telescope Discovers The Most 'Earth-Like' Planets Ever
Astronomers announced that they have found eight new exoplanets using NASA's Kepler Telescope, two of which are more Earth-like than anything they've ever seen.
Fans Working On Super Mario 64 HD Remake
When it comes to platforming games, many people look to Super Mario 64 as one of the best. Get excited, as a group of fans are giving the classic Nintendo 64 game a HD makeover, and it looks bloody gorgeous!
The Channel 13 Facebook Hoax. Your Data Is Never Private
So many of you have probably seen long Facebook statuses talking about 'Channel 13,' proclaiming that Facebook cannot use any of their profile data. I've seen a lot of our readers jump on this train, so it's time to set the record straight. This is a hoax, which has been around for more than a couple of years. And the fact you're posting it is ironically making your online information more public.
Watch What Happens When You Give Penguins An iPad
What happens when you give some Magellanic penguins an iPad? Turns out it keeps them in peak health condition, while also providing you with this pretty fascinating (and cute) video from Cool Hunting.
2015 May Not Be What 'Back To The Future' Predicted, But I'm Excited
If we were to judge what to expect from 2015 by 'Back To The Future,' it would be fair for anyone to say it's going to be a bit naff.
Watch Someone Play Quake Running On An Oscilloscope
Classic first-person shooter Quake has been ported to an Oscilloscope by Programmer Pekka Väänänen, marking one of the oldest video game demakes we've ever seen.
'Problem Solver' Beer Designed To Get You Drunk Enough To Make You Better At Your Work
Have you ever noticed a couple of beers can help you feel more creative? University of Illinois Professor Jennifer Wiley has, determining a person's peak of creativity at a blood alcohol level of 0.075, the perfect amount that lowers your ability to overthink during a task without affecting you too much.
NASA Proposes Sending Humans To The Skies Of Venus
NASA scientists have created a study proposing humans go colonise Venus. However, since the surface of the planet has 92 times more pressure than Earth's atmosphere and a temperature of 500 degrees C, we will explore from the safe distance of the clouds using Airships and Cloud Cities.
Play As Kim Jong Un And Take Down Sony For Making 'The Interview' In 'Glorious Leader!'
Chances are you've already heard the news surrounding North Korean hackers taking down Sony and forcing them to axe the release of The Interview. What would happen if Kim Jong Un took matters into his own hands and turned Rambo on the world? With that in mind, allow me to introduce Glorious Leader!
Double Amputee Makes History By Controlling Two Robotic Arms With His Mind
Colorado man Les Baugh has made history with two bionic arms attached at shoulder level, controlled by his thoughts alone. This makes him the first bilateral amputee in the world to do this.
Curiosity Rover Finds First Signs Of Potential Life On Mars
NASA's Curiosity Rover has detected the first signs of organic matter in the form of large quantities of methane on Mars, suggesting the potential for life.
New Invention Could Make Almost Any Surface Touch Sensitive
Finnish startup, Canatu, has invented a way to turn almost any surface of any shape into a touch sensor - using transparent films containing carbon nanobuds.
Tourists Take Selfies During Sydney Seige
By now you've all probably heard about the terrifying hostage situation in Sydney, Australia, as an armed gunman captured customers and staff in a Lindt cafe. The situation has attracted large crowds and some have been spotted taking selfies.