Beyond Google Glass: Creating next generation augmented reality

Beyond Google Glass: Creating next generation augmented reality: "Todd Humphreys and his students at the University of Texas in Austin are tired of waiting for augmented reality that meets the promise of the technology we've been hearing about and seeing in science fiction for years now. So they set out to build it themselves, and presented a very rough prototype for the first time at the South By Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW) in Austin on Friday."

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Launch Edition Alfa Romeo 4C arrives in Geneva

Launch Edition Alfa Romeo 4C arrives in Geneva: "For two years, the Alfa Romeo 4C has been one of the great teases of the auto industry. A lusciously Italian ultralight sports coupe rumored to be as affordable as a Porsche Cayman, the 4C has shown all kinds of potential since showing up as a concept at the 2011 Geneva auto show. As promised, it's now officially here. The stylish coupe, which will mark Alfa's return to the U.S. market, is priced and ready for production lines."

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Tricycle House pedal-powered RV offers lots of home comforts

Tricycle House pedal-powered RV offers lots of home comforts: "The idea of living life on the road in an RV can be appealing. Unfortunately, most RV’s aren’t very environmentally friendly, nor are they self-sufficient. However, the Tricycle House isn’t like most RV’s, as it relies on pedal power to move between destinations, and boasts several pieces of clever folding furniture to provide those much-needed home comforts."

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Chevrolet unveils soft-top Corvette Stingray at Geneva Motor Show

Chevrolet unveils soft-top Corvette Stingray at Geneva Motor Show: "This year’s Geneva Motor Show seems to be littered with motoring anniversaries from the Porsche 911 to Italdesign Giugiaro. Now it’s the Chevrolet Corvette’s turn as it hits 60 years on the market, and Chevy’s commemoration is the 2014 Corvette Stingray. Last month, we looked at the coupé version and now, at Geneva, it’s the turn of the Corvette Stingray convertible."

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First Dreambox 3D printer vending machine heads to UC Berkeley

First Dreambox 3D printer vending machine heads to UC Berkeley: "Back in November, we hoped that it wouldn't be too long before 3D printing vending machines broke out of university and made their way into the public domain."

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FPSRussia- Coonan .357 Magnum 1911 - YouTube

FPSRussia- Coonan .357 Magnum 1911 - YouTube: ""

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Tip A Day - Manage Your Cables and Wires - YouTube

Tip A Day - Manage Your Cables and Wires - YouTube: ""

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Full text - Benjamin Franklin - The Journal of Paris, 1784

Full text - Benjamin Franklin - The Journal of Paris, 1784: "You often entertain us with accounts of new discoveries. Permit me to communicate to the public, through your paper, one that has lately been made by myself, and which I conceive may be of great utility."

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Comet Pan-STARRS at its Brightest This Weekend

Comet Pan-STARRS at its Brightest This Weekend: "A rare treat for sky watchers is hovering overhead this weekend through next week.

Comet Pan-STARRS is now visible on the western horizon in the Northern Hemisphere and viewers in the United States may be able to see it with the naked eye."

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Computer-Generated Women - Business Insider

Computer-Generated Women - Business Insider:

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If Earth Were Hosting An Alien Species, This Is What It Would Look Like | Popular Science

If Earth Were Hosting An Alien Species, This Is What It Would Look Like | Popular Science: "In 2011, the European Space Agency launched Earth's weirdest creature, the tardigrade, into orbit for twelve days on an unmanned spacecraft. And I mean on the spacecraft--scientists attached the organisms to the outside of the rocket to test just how alien-like the very alien-looking tardigrade is."

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New Porsche 911 GT3 unveiled at Geneva

New Porsche 911 GT3 unveiled at Geneva: "The Porsche 911 has been around for 50 years. With its classic design and tendency to eat up racing trophies, it’s hard to miss, and Porsche is marking the anniversary at this month’s Geneva Motor Show by unveiling the latest 911 GT3."

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