US to Pay You (Up to $130,000) To Weaponize Everyday Tech

If you’ve got an idea for turning a household appliance into a weapon, it’s normally best to keep it to yourself. But now the US military might pay you a six-figure sum for the idea. Regular readers will no doubt have guessed the bounty comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which is […]


Man Builds Amazingly Complex Musical Marble Machine [Video]

Martin Molin of the band Wintergatan has spent 14 months constructing this hand-operated machine which plays music using around 2,000 marbles. The machine combines a vibraphone (from the same musical family as the xylopohone), a few percussion instruments including a cymbal, and bass guitar neck (though that has to be played by hand.)

Free eBook: 13 Android Tips & Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know About

Today, we have a new free ebook from our friends over at Make Use Of, 13 Android Tips & Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know About! Android is a great little operating system. It’s absolutely packed with great features, awesome hacks, and time-saving tricks. But how much do you really know about your phone or tablet? […]