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- Voice-Controlled Helicopter
- Kids Build Remote-Controlled Flame Throwing Robot for Science Fair
- Hellboy Xbox 360 Case Mod Looks Like a Movie Prop
- Construction of Spaceport America Begins Tomorrow
- eBay Watch: Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine Replica Sells for $60,000
- Video Shows Life-Sized Gundam Moving
- Top Gear: Ferrari FXX Ultimate Lap
- Need for Speed SHIFT Profile Trailer
- Deal of the Day: $261.63 Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB SATA II Hard Drive for $66.95 Shipped
- Futuristic Bridges You Don’t See Everyday
| Posted: 17 Jun 2009 07:00 PM PDT
 This innovative R/C helicopter from Japantrendshop is basically controlled by “speaking into the controller [up / down] — physical controls are included for steering and forward/backward motion.” Video after the break.
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| Kids Build Remote-Controlled Flame Throwing Robot for Science Fair Posted: 17 Jun 2009 06:59 PM PDT
 Most science fair projects are boring, this one is not. Starting with a VEX robotics kit, these two aspiring engineers decided to build a flame throwing robot (WD-40 equipped) for their school’s science fair, according to reader Jamiw. Continue reading for the video. See the rest here:
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| Hellboy Xbox 360 Case Mod Looks Like a Movie Prop Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:07 PM PDT
 Most Xbox 360 case mods consist of a painting or the addition of plexiglass and/or LEDs, this one is different. Featuring a fully-textured shell, paint job, and the Hellboy logo. Click here for first picture in gallery. [via Geeky-gadgets] Original post:
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| Construction of Spaceport America Begins Tomorrow Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:06 PM PDT
 Construction is set to begin tomorrow on the world’s first spaceport, named Spaceport America. The company “expect it to be the major commercial interest and anchor tenant – just as American Airlines is the primary carrier at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Virgin Galactic will base their operations at Spaceport America.” Continue reading for a video of the education launch. Click here for first picture in gallery. [via Gizmodo - Spaceportamerica] Here is the original:
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| eBay Watch: Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine Replica Sells for $60,000 Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:05 PM PDT
 This Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine replica on eBay sold for $60,000. It’s powered by a “2.8-liter V6 engine driving the rear wheels, albeit the power in this one flow through a three-speed automatic transmission.” Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
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| Video Shows Life-Sized Gundam Moving Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:04 PM PDT
 From afar, this Gundam RX-78 robot may look like a monument, but it actually moves and lights up at night, which can be seen here. A few caveats: the robot can’t walk and it’s not ridable or weaponized. Video after the break. [via Gizmodo] See the original post:
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| Top Gear: Ferrari FXX Ultimate Lap Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:03 PM PDT
 In this Top Gear segment, you’ll get to “watch a piece of history – the ultimate lap in the ultimate car driven by one of the world’s greatest drivers.” Continue reading for the video. See the original post here:
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| Need for Speed SHIFT Profile Trailer Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:02 PM PDT
 Unlike other games in the NFS series, Need for Speed SHIFT’s g-force element will heavily influence gameplay for both the player and AI. Plus, you’ll have an in-depth customization mode, which even lets you add nitrious to any vehicle. Video after the break. Here is the original:
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| Deal of the Day: $261.63 Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB SATA II Hard Drive for $66.95 Shipped Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:01 PM PDT
 Amazon has the Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB SATA II Hard Drive for $66.95 shipped, originally priced at $261.63. Its “cool drive operation, no-touch head technology, and leading-edge vibration protection ensure enhanced reliability and sustained data throughput.” Product page. [via Amazon] Original post:
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| Futuristic Bridges You Don’t See Everyday Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
 It’s not everyday that you see a bridge capable of rolling up when not in use, but this gallery of futuristic structures includes that and more. Continue reading for a video of the rolling bridge. Click here for first picture in gallery. [via Toxel] Originally posted here:
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