Google Maps Hack Creates a Fake Traffic Jam

Artist Simon Weckert performed an experiment that highlights the way our world now works. He piled 99 smartphones into a wagon and pulled it down a street in Berlin. As you can see, it was a light traffic day, so much so that he could walk down the middle of the road. But Google’s location tracking saw 99 phones in one place, and flagged Google Maps to alert users to a traffic jam there. Once that happened, there were even fewer cars on that street, as traffic app users went around the area. The stunt highlights how closely your phone and activities are being monitored. [via Laughing Squid]

DC Brings Joshua Middleton’s Harley Quinn to Life with Sparkly Statue (GIVEAWAY + Sponsored Post)

A few weeks ago, we reviewed the fabulous Frank Cho-designed Batgirl statue from DC Collectibles, and today, we got a brand new one for you guys. This one is based on a popular Harley Quinn variant cover by artist Joshua Middleton, and we’re GIVING IT AWAY. Keep on reading for more details on how this one can be yours! Congratulation to Eric M. You are the winner!

First, this 7.59″ tall Harley Quinn statue is a little different than what we usually see in the world of collectible statues: it sparkles! The paint job on this piece makes it the first one in the line to feature this unique look, and it totally fits the flamboyant and girly side of the character. Unfortunately, the camera doesn’t bring out the sparkles quite as much as I’d like it to, but as you’ll see below, they’re still there.

For those interested in getting the statue, only 5,000 will be released later this month by DC Collectibles, with a suggested MSRP of $90USD. Fortunately, some online retailers are already offering it for pre-order at a price that’s a little lower than that.

Interested in winning this one? We’re GIVING IT AWAY to one lucky Canadian or American fan! For those interested, all you have to do is to leave a comment under the Facebook post for this article on our Fan page explaining why you’d like to win it. We also invite you to like our fan page if you like what we do, but that’s entirely up to you! Here are the details:

-No purchase is necessary.
-You have to be located in Canada or in the Continental U.S. to participate and have to be aged 18 or older at the time of entry.
-The giveaway begins today, February 03, 2020 at 3PM EST and ends in 1 week, on February 10, 2020 at 8PM EST.
-The winner will be chosen at random by myself among some of the best entries I’ve received
-The giveway is administered by Geeks are Sexy
-The prize is one “HARLEY QUINN RED, WHITE & BLACK: HARLEY QUINN BY JOSHUA MIDDLETON” statue.
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How-To: D&D Glowing Potion of Clairvoyance Prop

From Hendo Art:

This tutorial is for How To make a glowing Potion of Clairvoyance prop from D&D! At 0:48 I’ll walk through how the potion works in Dungeons and Dragons and the lore behind ingredients, and at 2:58 I’ll get down to building the actual prop!

Prop Materials:
➞ Bottle or Decanter
➞ Hair Gel (1-3 bottles)
➞ Food Coloring
➞ String, Gems, Stickers
➞ Gift Tag
➞ Resin mold / Measuring Spoon / Something Half-domed
➞ Printed iris
➞ Epoxy Glue
➞ FIMO Baked Clay / Model Magic / White Clay or Foam
➞ Super Glue
➞ Push Light

[Hendo Art]

Guardians Of The Galaxy: Groot Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder

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Need something to hold your phone or game controller while you’re not using them? This Groot cable guy might be just the thing you need if your a Guardians of the Galaxy fan! Stading at 8″ tall, the officially licensed statue also includes a 6ft micro USB charging cable!

[Groot Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder]