Supercharged Nerf Cannon

KipKay shows how to hack a Nerf toy cannon to accept some real fuel achieving grater distances.

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Pick The Winner: Airbag vs Microwave

Just some more senseless violent fun of blowing up an airbag inside of a microwave over at DavidsFarm. Do we expect anything less from the guy who brought you the redneck rollercoster.

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DIY Secure Shocking Briefcase – Video

Another useful hack/mod by KipKay of MAKE magazine -- “Booby Trapped Briefcase”

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HTC EVO Hacked, Running Android 2.2 Froyo

The new hottest Android phone to hit the market is the Sprint HTC EVO. The biggest downfall of the phone is it runs Android 2.1 and not the new 2.2 Froyo which is considerably faster, features built in tethering and wireless hotspots.

Their might be a solution insite. Toastcfh on the Xda developers forum posted this video showing Android 2.2 running on the EVO.

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USC Unveils Advanced Robot Dog

The University of Southern California debuts a autonomous robot dog. The machine uses learning algorithms to make its way trough rough terrain.

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Welding Basics: Joining Plate Steel

Renowned metal artist Kevin Caron shows you to properly joint two pieces of plate steel using a TIG welder. Caron is a hardcore Youtube user, posting over 100 videos which include a wide range of topics from picking up steel, using tools, installing art sculptures and even showing the process of creating some of his commissioned art works.

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Hacked: PS3 Running XBMC

The PlayStation 3 has been tough opponent for hackers. madshaun1984, a PS3 hack forum moderator, is claiming that he has slayed the dragon. This video shows the PS3 running XBMC, although the Cell prossessor has some trouble with the media center software.

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Gadgets: USB Bottle Opener Flash Drive

Do you ever find yourself sitting at BBQ and needing to swap some data with someone? If so, check out this convenient little bottle opener flash drive sold by Brando.

This stylish gadget comes in storage capacities 2GB, 4GB, 8GB with prices ranging from $19.00 – $33.00.

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DIY: Black Dwarf 16TB NAS

Award winning computer designer and video guy Will Urbina sets out to make a custom 16TB+ networked attached storage device. Will uses a Quanmax Industrial KEEX-2030 Atom 3.5″ Mainboard (Intel Atom N270) to power the NAS. The clear case angle stacks eight 2TB Western Digital Caviar Green hard drives. His modding and video production skills clearly show in his videos.

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Tech: Stopping The BP Gulf Oil Spill

With 15,000 barrels of oil pouring in the gulf each day and the primary measures of using underwater subs to stop the oil have failed, BP changes strategy bringing in some brute force in the form of a giant concrete and steel dome.

The dome will basically sit over the well on the ocean floor and stop the leak. A relief spout attached to the dome will allow BP to pump the oil to an awaiting tanker floating overhead.

This is not a long term solution, BP is already drilling a secondary well to ease the pressure of the first. So the company can create a more permanent solution.

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MIT Unveils Tiny Printable Solar Cells

MIT researchers unveiled a tiny carbon ink based solar cells that are manufactured with a possess similar to an ink jet printer. While the small cells are only 1-2 percent efficient, the potential of mass manufacturing could make up for there lack of inefficiency.

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Home Built Cotton Candy Machine – Video

Have a craving for some sweet cotton candy, but the fair is not in town. All you need to make it at home is two juice caps, small hobby electric motor and a lighter. Put it together and spin yourself a spool of delicious candied cotton goodness.

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