If you ever heard anything about all those E.T. Atari game cartridges buried in the desert, this movie shows what led to them gettin’ there…and what happens when they dug them up. The documentary will premiere on XBOX.
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What a delight. Please watch this little, um, documentary before heading to their Institute’s website.
As an Internet Lawyer, Kent Wesley has sued the pants of many a pants wearer.
You can watch these spots and get your Arrested Development fix (or Old Spice, depending on how you look at it) or if you’re really feelin’ motivated you can go to You’ve Got a Case on Facebook where he’ll “serve” your friends and family. (Thanks, Ty)
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Credit goes to Twitter‘s own Drunk Hulk (aka) for making the Daylight Savings connection. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Gizmodo has Andy’s best tech essays while Time has the 10 grumpiest Andy Rooney segments.
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The best part is, this is not a hack. It’s a new toy. And it’s going on my Christmas list.
I mean, my sons‘ Christmas list.
To go with the built-in camera is a built-in, tiny LCD. They also give you a mount so you can use the car as a regular ‘ol video camera. All for about $60. Seems like the kids who grew up playing with Hot Wheels and computers are growing up and putting that creativity back into the toys. Wonder what else is revvin’ in their skunkworks. (via LS)
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This is one of the better odes I’ve seen. Well done, Ned.
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Wow, who needs a CamStache when you’ve got a whole cam-face? You can even have a AR Steve Jobs mask just like his book cover.
It’s still rough but you can imagine the creepy possibilities. And how many hours that Webcam Girl would spend trippin’ on it. (Thanks, Paul)
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“To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve “
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Kids and stoners alike will eat this up with a spoon. But don’t even show it to the Trippy Webcam Girl. She’ll just explode.
Autodesk just released this real-time video effects app, Motion FX, which uses your Mac’s FaceTime, iSight, or external camera and facial tracking [see: CamStache] to apply crazy effects like fire, smoke, and rainbow plasma (which I like to call the Predator filter).
Download the app free if you have OS 10.7. (via MacRumors)
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Not just a killer way to make killer angular designs on your iPad, IsoSketch also lets you export them for use in other programs on your computer—without having to sync your iPad.
Created in part by PixelRevision, the same Developer behind CamStache and Space Invaders Augmented Reality test.
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I can’t tell you if this was shot with a radio control Millennium Falcon or not. All I can say is this R/C cameraman has mad skills. The video’s beautiful.
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Probably one of the most entertaining and badass walkthroughs I’ve ever sat through. And I haven’t sat through single f-ing one. Until now.
You know what I mean by f-ing, right? (Thanks, Bill!)
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Damn, I made it to Maker Faire this weekend to catch Blue Ribbon Salvage but missed Adam Savage —dancing to the Dr. Who theme with ArcAttack! at the helm. I did happen to catch a different ArcAttack!/Tesla Coil show with a chain mail guitarist. Will post pics soon.
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Today is International (er, –Galactic?) Star Wars Day. What better way to celebrate than with new-ish spots for LEGO Star Wars III? Killer work by the same peeps who did the end-card animations for our ampm Secret Menu spots, The Core LA.
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Can you believe it’s been a whole year since the since last May the 4th? Here’s a handy look back at everything you May’ve missed (see what I did there). Geek out with the Ümlaut:
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Don’t forget to check out all the linkage from last year’s May the 4th »
Oh, happy day. Not only was Portal 2 released, but this single from The National, too. It’s a piano-driven number, much like their contribution to the Win Win Soundtrack, only more chilly. Gorgeous nonetheless. Even if the cake is still a lie. Purchase it here.
The National “Exile Vilify” from the game Portal 2 [BUY on iTunes]
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