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Half-Life Gravity Gun replica going on sale in spring 2013

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

We've already been treated with Portal gun replicas, which are definitely amazing to say the least, but now it's time for some Half-Life goodies, and it turns out that the same toy company behind the Portal gun, Neca Online, is making Gravity Gun replicas as well. These will be 1:1 scale replicas and are said to release sometime in the spring of 2013. Read The Full Story

North Korea rocket launch prompts widespread nuclear threat fears

, Dec 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

North Korea has successfully launched a rocket into space, deploying a weather satellite but raising international fears that the militant state is one step closer to a nuclear weapons system. Launched at 7:49AM EST, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the missile was described as "a peaceful project" by a spokesperson from the North Korean Foreign Ministry, but met with widespread criticism from the US government and other countries. Read The Full Story

Human rights groups call for ban on automated killer robots

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Human rights groups are calling for a universal ban on robotic weapons systems that are able to determine when to fire without human interaction. Clearly, someone has watched The Terminator too many times. Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School's International Human Rights Clinic have both called for all states to agree to ban the development, production, and use of fully autonomous weapons. Read The Full Story

Fixing the Deadliest Gadget

, Aug 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

I can’t believe I’m going to do this. I’m going to defend the right to own guns. You see, I’m a liberal. I’m more liberal than you are. I don’t care how liberal you think you are, I’m more liberal than you. But I also pride myself on my ability to change my mind with a reasonable argument, so there are a few positions on which I agree with conservatives. Teacher’s unions, for one thing, are pure evil. I know that from my experience working in public schools, where my job was made much harder by teachers who were resting on union protections and doing a horrible job. On gun ownership, as well, I’m confounded to say that I tend to agree more with the right-wing than the left.

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Raytheon granted contract to develop Air Soldier System for US Army

, Jul 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Defense technology company Raytheon has announced that it will be helping the US Army design and develop the next generation of the Air Warrior System, dubbed the Air Soldier System. The contract - which is valued at $4.7 million - will see Raytheon developing an ensemble of "wearable electronics that enhance life support and tactical capabilities." Read The Full Story

Pump action slingshot revealed by slingshot aficionado Joerg Sprave

, Oct 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

I know the hazards of melee combat with a hoard of ravenous zombies is significant so when the invasion comes, you want a ranged weapon. You also want a weapon that is quiet so all the other zombies don’t come running. That weapon needs to be fast loading too so you can take out multiple enemies before they eat your eyeballs like marshmallows. Read The Full Story

Navy testing remote controlled jet ski to detect swimming attackers

, Jul 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

The US military is constantly adding new remotely controlled and automated weapons and surveillance systems to its arsenal. The USAF has a fleet of drones that can perform surveillance at a location or attack targets when they have weapons onboard. The US Navy is now testing out a remotely controlled platform of its own that will be used to patrol harbors where Navy ships are docked. Read The Full Story

Joerg Sprave creates a new slingshot that flings iPhones

, Jul 11th 2011 Discuss [6]

Our sling shot making pal Joerg Sprave is back with his latest homemade slingshot. This time around, he's not flicking saw blades, machetes or even ball bearings as his ammo, he is using iPhones. I think Sprave might be onto something here. In the event of a zombie apocalypse you can collect all the iPhones from the walking dead you kill off with your saw blade slingshot and then use these iPhones to shoot at the next zombie hoard. Read The Full Story

Raytheon microwave warhead would fry enemy defenses, not blow them up

, Jun 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

Today in any military conflict there is a bunch of missiles and other exploding ordinance that is used against hard targets like air defenses to prevent them from being used on the opposing force and on civilians in the conflict. The way these missiles destroy the enemy equipment is by blowing it up. The high explosive warheads have the sad drawback of at times causing damage beyond what the military intends with civilian casualties always a risk, especially in heavily populated areas where defenses might be placed. Read The Full Story

Flamebone: The best way to make band cool again?

, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

There are a few cool, marching bands out there. The last time I took the kids to a parade there was a band from one of the community colleges that danced around as they played and it was cool. For the most part marching bands are a bit boring. I would totally go to the concerts the local high school puts on for its band if they had horns that shot flames. This guy has taken a trombone that will actually play and turned it into a flamethrower. Read The Full Story

Joerg “Zombie Killer” Sprave is back with a saw blade slingshot

, May 31st 2011 Discuss [5]

Good old Joerg Sprave is back with another deadly and scary slingshot to share with us all. If ever a geek needed to make a cameo in The Walking Dead, this is the guy. His inventions would be the perfect weapons once you run out of bullets during the Zombie Apocalypse. The last time I talked about Sprave he was showing off his machete slingshot. This time around, he has a new slingshot that is flinging blades from a circular saw. Read The Full Story

Taser Grenade used on The Daily reporter for grins

, Apr 5th 2011 Discuss [4]

I think that we are all familiar with the Taser line of non-lethal weapons. These are great things that can help protect people without having to actually kill the person attacking you. Police departments also use the Taser to stop criminals without having to kill. Read The Full Story
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