Collection of Videogame Systems from 1970's to 2000's

Consollection is Patrick Molnar's personal collection of videogame systems. It offers a good overview of 4 decades of the videogame industry. This one pictured here is Sega's Mega CD which in 1991 introduced CD-Rom technology to video gaming long before it became the standard.

The Mission to get Osama Bin Laden

The New Yorker tells us what really happened that night in Abbottabad when Osama was shot by a team of US Navy Seals: "A second SEAL stepped into the room and trained the infrared laser of his M4 on bin Laden’s chest. The Al Qaeda chief, who was wearing a tan shalwar kameez and a prayer cap on his head, froze; he was unarmed."

Tokyobike designed in Tokyo but now ready for Singapore

Tokyobike was started in 2002 in the old Tokyo suburb of Tanaka and it was designed for navigating around Tokyo. Stripped down to the basic elements, Tokyobike bicycles are simple, lightweight and compact city bikes, which focus on the comfort of riding over speed. You can now buy one in Singapore. The cheapest bike costs $950.

Meowtron is just like Voltron but with Cats

Hey! It's Voltron with cats! Kube pays homage to the '80s classic cartoon, Voltron: Defender of the Universe by creating this collage titled Meowtron using images from the book “Legacy of Cat” by Gloria Stephens.

(Thanks primus)

Remote control Lego R2-D2 moves like the real R2

Check out this Lego remote control R2-D2 built by Ickelpete for the Lego Space event at the National Space Centre UK. His R2-D2 can move its legs, head, and it can even make the R2-D2 sounds. Video of the robot in action here.

(Thanks SJ)

A zombie infested 5K obstacle course race

Run For Your Lives is an apocalyptic 5K obstacle race. But you’re not just running against the clock — you’re running from brain-hungry, virus-spreading, bloody zombies. Runners will navigate a series of 12 obstacles throughout a 5K course in an attempt to reach the finish line — all while avoiding zombies.

GQ investigates the global sex trade, first stop Philippines

Sean Flynn wrote a three-part investigation into the global sex trade for GQ. The first part sees him explore the labyrinth of Philippine sex clubs: "She has a birth certificate that says she’s 19. It’s false, and obviously so, because she’s only 13, but nobody cares, because in the dark, under all that rouge and shadow, she looks old enough." Go read Part 2 and Part 3.

New Spider-Man is Half Black, Half Hispanic

Marvel has revealed the new Ultimate Comics Spider-Man. For the first time ever, someone other than Peter Parker will be Spider-Man. The new Spidey is Miles Morales and he is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen. Miles takes over from Peter Parker who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160. Marvel has a preview art here.

Solar Bikini collects energy from the sun to power your iPod

Next time when you're out on the beach, you can get a suntan while your bikini charges your iPod! The solar bikini is a custom made bikini swimsuit retrofitted with photovoltaic film strips sewn together in series with conductive thread. Just plug your iPod into the bikini's USB connection for some power. A male version called the iDrink is coming soon.

Miniature Guns, Rifles and Weapons for Lego Minifigs

Little-Legends Custom Minifig Shop is selling a range of custom made miniature guns, rifles and weapons on eBay for use with Lego Minifigs. Each weapon is highly detailed and makes a perfect addition to any custom, military or sci-fi style figures. This one here even has rotating barrels!

Classroom By Design creates the classroom of the future

Classroom by Design is a research project by Rachael Stefanussen that focuses on how technology can be used to engage students in their education and enhance skills that will be needed for success in the American workplace. Its goal is to create a near-future solution that is feasible in public school systems.