Check out Blub, a nixie tube clock whose retro-cool way of telling the time reminds us of the early space age. It’s a Kickstarter project, and it’s already met its goal. Continue reading
Author Archives: Charles T. White
Take a thrill ride in a jet flying way too close to the ground [VIDEO]
Take a ride in a two-seat Typhoon multirole jet fighter at the hands of Flight Lieutenant Jamie Norris of the Royal Air Force. Continue reading
3-wheeled Elio car costs $6,800, available in 2015 [PICS]
The first minute I saw this three-wheeled Elio car, I wanted one. Even before you see it, knowing that it will cost a mere $6,800, will get 84 miles per gallon and is roomy enough for a 6’8″ man gets your attention. Continue reading
Facebook is a ripoff. Here’s why
While YouTube returns most of its profits to those who create its content, Facebook keeps all its profits for itself and its shareholders. I think this is greedy and wrong. Watch this insightful video by Derek Muller of Veritasium for details.
If you don’t feel like watching the video above, let me sum it up for you while editorializing at the same time: Facebook is reducing the number of people who see your updates. Why? Because it wants you to pay to promote them. Continue reading
Horizon, the iPhone app that makes sure you never shoot a vertical video again [REVIEW]
At last, the plague of vertical videos has been addressed with an iPhone app. For a mere $.99, Horizon makes it impossible to shoot vertical video on an iPhone.
That blessed relief comes with slight disadvantages, though. Allow me to explain in my review. Continue reading
Where does coffee come from? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Juan Valdez, right? From a coffeemaker? From Starbucks? Sure, but it’s a lot more interesting than that, especially when it’s pictured in this innovative HTML5 scrolling interactive infographic. Continue reading
Chevy rolls out the formidable 2015 Corvette Z06 supercar
What does Chevrolet do when it wins Car of the Year for its 2014 Corvette Stingray? It builds a version of the car that’s even better, faster and more beautiful, that’s what. Behold, the 2015 Corvette Z06. Continue reading
Funny Friday: ‘Danger: Humans’ video warns aliens about us
Aliens, afraid of humans? That’s the concept behind “Danger: Humans,” an imaginative video from Tom Scott. It’s contrary to most science-fiction plots where we’re more afraid of the aliens than they are of us. Continue reading