You are free. That is what they say. That is what all dictators claim. You are free, as we take all of the information that you have, thoroughly investigate it, and disseminate it. After all, if you are truly a good citizen, one who has never stepped out of the line we constructed, what do you…
STOP SOPA: Support Our Memes poster by 21stgames
The makers of Nyan Cat Adventure used the sparkly rainbow power of prguitarman’s Internet-defining Poptart Cat to create this awesome anti-SOPA poster. Ride forth, denizens of the Cyber Realms. For the Internet!
(via: buzzfeed)
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ICO, Shadow of the Colossus hitting PSN next week
Sony’s announced Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will be made available next week on January 17.
Robot builders show their prowess
The structure above was designed by two Swiss architects, and it certainly looks pretty cool. However, the most remarkable part is not its design but who built it: a team of flying robots. Guided by a computer and a motion-capture system, four helicopter-like robots assembled the 20-foot building over a few days. The bots delicately shuttled bricks around the warehouse where the exhibition took place, avoiding each other and taking over when one needed to charge (which it accomplished automatically by returning to a dock). Check out the video here.
The exhibit certainly showcases the advances that have been made in robotics and autonomous construction, but scientists aren’t willing to stop at helicopters. One research team in Japan is investigating futuristic robot bees as labor for construction skyscrapers.
Because flying robots are awesome. That is all.
Because Jack is lazy. That is all.
-B
Elderflower Scrolls: Skyyrum (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Cocktail)
Created by James Dance of LoadingIngredients:
Skyy vanilla vodka
Sparkling elderflower presse
Spiced rum (Sailor Jerry)
Orange peelDirections: “We’ve based this whole drink entirely around a series of highly amusing Skyrim puns – but luckily, it’s also delicious. First, create a sugared rim by dipping your high ball glass into the vanilla vodka, and then into a plate of sugar. Now put ice into the glass and pour in 175ml of the presse down the side (the inside, of course). Add a measure of spiced rum on top of that, and garnish with an orange peel dragon’s tongue.”
I used to make cocktails, but then…
Loading, the gaming cafe and bar in Falmouth, England, has created six new brilliant gaming drinks that were recently published in an article on The Guardian. Each drink is themed after a hit game of 2011. It should be noted that this Skyrim drink is also supported by Bethesda! To see the others, visit the article previously linked. If you’re around the Falmouth area, don’t forget to stop by Loading for a drink and some good times.
