Scott Bain's Micromachina are intended to make the viewer consider questions of nature, urbanization, genetic modification, and mechanization. How do they do that? By showing a world in which bugs are terrifying massive machine-filled super creatures. And, yes, those are real hollowed-out bugs Bain's using. Gross. More »
In California, some impressionable, young Chinook Salmon in the Sacramento river are heading down the wrong path. A path leading towards death and destruction. A path otherwise known as the San Francisco Bay. To get these disenfranchised fish on the right track, the Department of Water Resources are installing an underwater "bubble barrier," complete with loud acoustic noises and a strobe lights. That shit sounds like a rave to me. More »
Jakks Pacific's SpyNet line of toys, comprising functioning audio bugs, night vision googles, and video-recording spy watches, are that rare breed of toy that might be just as fun for the parent as they are for the kid. The new SpyNet Laser Tripwire, which creates a working, extendable tripwire for just $25, is no exception. More »
If you have a need to encrypt and secure your internet connection—whether you're using an unsecured public Wi-Fi connection or are worried about an authoritarian government snooping your data—a VPN service is just what the doctor ordered. Earlier this week you shared your favorite VPN service; here are the five most popular tools for the job. More »
