Posts Filed Under — Wired Madness

[ April 30th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Homer Simpson Coded in CSS

Pictured above is a screenshot of the Homer Simpson CSS image. I think that you will agree that it is a highly accurate representation of the animated goof-ball. It is the creation of one Roman Cortes, who claims that the code is cross browser compatible. This is an enormously good job and while code snippets [...]

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[ April 17th, 2008 ] ... [ Vic DaSilva ]

Shoe Vending Machine, Buy Shoes 24/7

If you can have a vending machine with soccer balls why shouldn’t there be one for shoes. The shoe vending machine located in London’s Carnaby Street, has 24 pairs of running shoes in six different sizes. I can see this being a hit with tourist’s who wear bad footwear. After miles [...]

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[ March 31st, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Do you Buy INFO Live?

I remember not all that long ago there was that thing with the computer in a coffee cup. While I didn’t comment on it specifically as there was better stuff to write about at the time, I could not help but thinking, “Who wants computer with their coffee?” I get having a coffee [...]

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[ March 20th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

A Helicopter Simulator that Costs Almost as Much as the Real Thing

I love a good simulator, but when you see the price tag on the FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator thing, you are definitely going to think twice. Not only is it expensive, you can probably pick up a second hand chopper for about the same price.
The FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator is all about the software, [...]

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[ March 11th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Shocking Stupidity, the Mindwire V5

There are some gaming accessories that should never be made. Guess what? This is one of them. I understand the appeal of a force feedback vest, but I fail to see how being shocked with electricity enhances the gaming experience. Don’t get me wrong, I am no stranger to pain; I can [...]

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