Touché proposes a novel Swept Frequency Capacitive Sensing technique that can not only detect a touch event, but also recognize complex configurations of the human hands and body. Such contextual information significantly enhances touch interaction in a broad range of applications, from conventional touchscreens to unique contexts and materials. For example, in our explorations we […]
This handy infographic will tell you all about what the numbers on your credit card actually mean and how you can manually validate a credit card number with your mind. [Source: MintLife]
This is absolutely brilliant. Buy the poster here. [Via]
A video compilation by Duncan Robson featuring a bunch of three point landings from various movies and video games. [Via LS]
The first of May brought us the new, long-awaited trailer for “The Dark Knight Rises”. Now you, too, can be like Bruce Wayne — I mean, um, The Batman — with this cowl replica by The Noble Collection. For just $395, this authentic, 18″-tall, fiberglass cowl can be yours! Because let’s be honest — Who […]
Google has been licensed to use its self-driving cars on public roads in Nevada, the first time that’s happened in the United States. However they aren’t yet legal for use by the general public. The license follows a change in the law in Nevada earlier this year (following Google lobbying), with Google the first company […]
While the video is intended to give you a sort of explanation of how the Northern Lights work, he takes a much more humourous approach compared to most science documentaries. It’s really funny seeing some of the people’s misconceptions. “Photons and…you know, neurons…superfluidity of neurons…” That made me lol.
Interested in making your own Chell and Companion Cube amigurumis? Nerdigurumi has everything you need to get you started right here! [Source: Nerdigurumi | Via Neatorama]
Another amazing stop-motion animation by Youtuber counter656. If you’ve never checked this guy’s Youtube channel before, be sure to visit and view a few of his amazing videos. You’ll be glad you did! [Via The Awesomer]
British scientists have estimated the total methane output of one class of dinosaurs at a point around 150 million years ago. Amazingly it’s more than the total methane produced in the world today and could theoretically have prolonged a period of historically high temperatures. The work was carried out by a team led by David […]