Monthly Archives: July 2017
FCC says sharing DDoS attack details undermines security
Lyft’s ‘Minnie Vans’ will drive guests around Disney World
The unlikely Hand-Sanitizer we need
I’m declaring myself a Germophobe (germaphobe, mysophobe) after hearing what scientists have to say about escalator handrails. Brace yourselves, but those handrails on escalators and walkways are by far some of the dirtiest things your hands can touch. Microbiologists have tested these handrails positive for traces of (read further only if you have the stomach for it) food, blood, mucus, urine, feces and E.coli, aside from other bacteria and viruses. It’s a rather strange compromise, to hold onto something for balance only to find it contaminated with absolute filth.
The good thing is there’s a solution for it too that doesn’t involve face masks and disposable gloves. The UV Handrail Sterilizer from LG Innotek and Clearwin is a simple yet effective solution that just snaps onto the handrails of these escalators and walkways. The retrofittable design consists of a universal clamp, a power-unit, and a UV bulb that blasts all these germs and vermin to oblivion. The bulb has a life of about 10,000 hours (which should last one and a half years if used for 20 hours a day) and runs on no external power supply. It cleverly draws power from the handrail’s movement itself, turning mechanical energy into electrical energy that powers the UV bulb so you don’t have to roam around in a Hazmat suit every time you want to use the subway.
Designers: LG Innotek & Clearwin.
Multiplayer VR is about to look much more realistic
What we’re using: The Razer Blade and switching back to Windows
15 Coolest Game of Thrones Items for the Die-Hard Fan
Few things are bigger than Game of Thrones right now, which means there’s plenty of merchandise out and about trying to grab a fan’s attention. We looked at almost every item available, and came up with the 15 best Game of Thrones items for the show & book fans to have:
Hodor Doorstop
Hodor, as in Hold the Door Hodor, deserves a Game of Thrones doorstop more than anyone on the show.
Game of Thrones Monopoly
Any board game gets enhanced in a Game of Thrones version. The Game of Thrones Monopoly collector’s edition is no different.
Game of Thrones Risk
The perfect board game for Game of Thrones, Risk Game of Thrones raises the stakes on the whole global domination thing.
Game of Thrones 3D King’s Landing Puzzle
Made by 4D Cityscape, this 260-piece King’s Landing 3D puzzle will keep you busy for hours, maybe days.
Game of Thrones Westeros Puzzle
Also 3D like the previous puzzle, the Game of Thrones Puzzle of Westeros has a jigsaw map, 3D replicas and over 1400 pieces.
Game of Thrones Pillow Cover
It might cause you nightmares, but it’s hard to deny how cool this Game of Thrones pillow cover is.
Game of Thrones Mother of Dragons Tank Top
You can get the Game of Thrones Mother of Dragons tank top for women in 10 different colors.
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming T-Shirt
A now one t-shirt for the guys (although women can wear it too): A Winter is Coming shirt, the line you hear more than anything else on the show.
Game of Thrones Wall Clock
An awesome Game of Thrones wall clock displaying the hours as sigils of Westerosi houses, including Stark, Martell, Tully, Targaryen, Lannister and more.
Game of Thrones House Stark Banner
An awesome addition to any room in the house, the Game of Thrones House Stark Banner will do more than bring depressing omens to your life. You can buy it on Amazon.
Game of Thrones Wine Glass
There’s a lot of talk about wine in the show and in the books, so it’s quite fitting for a Game of Thrones fan to have these glasses in the house.
Game of Thrones Hand of the King Bottle Opener
The Hand of the King might not be the most rewarding job in the Game of Thrones universe, but it does make a cool bottle opener.
Game of Thrones iPad Case
This Game of Thrones iPad case is specifically made for fans of the Night’s Watch.
Game of Thrones Iron Throne Ornament
The Game of Thrones Iron Throne ornament is available on Amazon.
Game of Thrones Keychains
A cool collection of keychains for every major Westeros house in Game of Thrones.
Poke Ball Pizza Cutter: Pepperoni! I Chews You!
Being a geek, I don’t cut my pizza with a normal knife or pizza cutter from Walmart – that would be lame. I have a sweet Starship Enterprise pizza cutter that I prefer. If you geek bent leans more towards Nintendo than Star Trek, this Poke Ball pizza cutter is just the thing to cut your favorite pie.
The cutter has a case that covers it fully so you don’t cut yourself digging around in the drawer. It is dishwasher safe and the back case is hinged so the blade can come out for cleaning. That’s the biggest downside to my Enterprise pizza cutter, where the blade spins, it always catches cheese and grease inside.
Pokémon fans can catch one of these sweet pizza wheels over at ThinkGeek for $14.99(USD).