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May 08
Enemy rockets go up. ADAM makes’em go down… safely and in a grand explosion of fire. That’s the name of Lockheed Martin’s Area Defense Anti-Munitions system, or badass laser for short (to us, anyway), created to intercept and “negate” airborne rockets and drones. The aerospace company’s been testing its portable, prototype system — built with off-the-shelf parts — since last summer, successfully proving ADAM’s capability in detecting aerial threats at a distance of 5km or more and then obliterating those targets with its finely trained laser, or HEL beam (no, really), once they’re within a 2km range. But why waste time with words when the the company’s own slo-mo video paints a more vivid, shock and awe-some picture. Check it out after the break.
Filed under: Robots
Source: Lockheed Martin
May 06
Dead Space Plasma Cutter Replica Uses Real Lasers to Slice Through Alien Limbs
Posted in: Today's ChiliWe’ve seen some Dead Space Plasma Cutters before – even some with real lasers, but hey, lasers are always cool, so check this one out and be very impressed. The craftmanship and attention to detail here is simply stunning.
It was made by Patrick Priebe of Laser Gadgets. This weapon can actually do some serious damage, which is great if you find yourself on a derelict spaceship full of killer aliens.
Just like the video game gun it can go from vertical to horizontal and back again and as shown in the video, it can burn things of course. It’s powered by three bright 30mW green lasers for aiming, and a 1.5W blue laser for burning stuff. While Patrick doesn’t offer plans or a build guide for his Plasma Cutter, he will build and sell you one if you have enough money.
[via Obvious Winner]
May 06
EA’s Dead Space 3 may have come and gone, but one thing fans of the series will never forget is just how awesome the Plasma Cutter is as it can effectively cut up a necromorpth with very little effort. That’s why we absolutely had to feature Patrick Priebe’s working replica of Dead Space’s Plasma Cutter.
Priebe’s Plasma Cutter working replica uses a total of five laser beams – three green lasers to aim and two blue, 1,500 milliwatt beams to burn stuff with. It took Priebe a total of 200 hours to build his Plasma Cutter, and as you can see in the video above, it can shift between horizontal and vertical orientations and can even be reloaded with energy packs. The blue 1,500 milliwatt beam can be seen burning holes in a piece of wood and through a plastic bag, although we’re sure it isn’t strong enough to do any serious damage to a person.
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May 01
Ladies – I can’t think of a better way to tell the world you mean business than with a pair of these awesome Laser Space Cats leggings.
Presumably, they were inspired by the classic/weird SNL/Andy Samberg/Bill Hader Laser Cats skits, but those cats shot lasers from their mouths. I suppose they could have been inspired some other cats with laser beams for eyes.
These leggings come courtesy of Italian designer shop LovelySally, and they’re certainly lovely, Sally. They’re made from high-res inkjet printed Lycra and Elastane, along with a little bit of feline magic. You can grab a pair of Laser Cat Leggings for €45 (~$59 USD).
[via Dude!!! I Want That…]
Apr 27
Etsy stickers adorning your MacBook’s lid, oft making a cute play on the presence of that glowing Apple? That’s so 2012. Uncover, a Dutch company showcasing its talents here at The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam this week, has crafted a new method of customizing one’s MacBook lid. And, perhaps most importantly, it involves the seamless removal of the Apple logo altogether. In essence, these guys use a specialized laser cutting process that can etch out anything your brain can muster — from band logos to company mantras. And, as you’ll see in the gallery below, the Apple logo doesn’t have to be a part of the equation.
The outfit will take in any aluminum-faced MacBook from around the world, and once it lands in Holland, you’ll typically see it headed back to your domicile within four to five days. If you’re selecting one of Uncover’s designs, you can have your machine tweaked for as little as €249 (around $325), while completely custom work starts at €599 ($780). (And yes, you can just buy a totally new Mac from Uncover as well.) We spoke to Jasper Middendorp, the company’s CEO, and he confessed that only MacBooks are being accepted due to Apple’s unique backlighting arrangement. They’re obviously keen to offer similar work for PCs, but to date, every one he has seen blocks or covers the backlight in some way. For those looking to get it on the fun, allow the source link below to be your guide.
Gallery: Uncover MacBook lid modification
Filed under: Laptops
Source: Uncover
Apr 18
Mercedes-Benz likes to keep this high-tech and modern with their vehicles, so naturally it makes sense that the company’s latest concept — the GLA — has laser projection headlights capable of beaming videos. The CUV is set to make an appearance at the Shanghai Motor Show next week, but it seems the company wanted to tease it first before its official unveiling.
The laser projection headlights are something of amazement it seems, and thanks to some pretty nifty technology that’s built right into the headlights, drivers can project any image or video onto a screen. The images or video can come from a phone, tablet, flash drive, or even the internet using the GLA’s in-dash COMAND system.
However, Mercedes didn’t add projection to the GLA just for kicks and giggles — there is a logical purpose behind this, and the company says the projection system can be used as a real-time GPS navigation overlay. It’s certainly something different then just looking at a small GPS screen during the whole trip.
The headlights feature a cooling system composed of a series of fans, so you won’t have to worry about the inevitable overheating of most projectors. Plus, there’s even a pair of HD video cameras mounted to the roof of the vehicle, and they’re detachable so you can take them with you when you’re not driving around. As for the engine specs, you’re looking at a turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder motor pushing out 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive.
[via Engadget]
Mercedes-Benz GLA concept sports laser video projector headlights is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apr 16
Mitsubishi Electric – “Real LaserVue” series – latest laser LCD TV models (50 inch and 39 inch)
Posted in: Today's Chili
Mitsubishi Electric is releasing 2 new models of its LCD TV “Real LaserVue” series in late May. Both feature a red/blue/green laser backlight for more vivid and higher quality images.
We saw a 55 inch previous version last year.
Bluetooth compliant devices can connect to the TVs wirelessly to play music. Both blu-ray disk drive and hard disk (1TB) are built-in. They are capable of recording full HD movies for max 12 hours and 3D content is viewable (3D glasses need to be purchased separately).
To increase viewing enjoyment, Mitsubishi Electric has the following “Raku Raku Assist (Easy Assist)” functions built into the new models:
– “Oto Hakkiri (Clear Sound)” function that outputs clear sound even when sounds is turned down low
– “Shaberu TV (Talking TV)” where the TV reads aloud letters showing on the screen
– “Auto Turn” that controls the angle of the screen by remote control and so on.
LCD-50LSR4 (50 inch)
Size: 113.2cm x 81.1cm x 36.3cm
Weight: 27.8kg
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9
Number of speakers: 10 speakers (4 side speaker, 2 center speakers, and 4 woofers)
LCD-39LSR4 (39 inch)
Size: 88.9cm x 67.4cm x 36.3cm
Weight: 22.1 kg
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9
Number of speakers: 10 speakers (4 side speaker, 2 center speakers, and 4 woofers)
Apr 14
Welcome to The After Math, where we attempt to summarize this week’s tech news through numbers, decimal places and percentages
In a bid to neatly wrap up this week’s events, we gaze at some high-priced 4K gear at NAB 2013, figure out whether we can physically… pocket either of Samsung’s Galaxy Mega variants and think about lasers: sometimes beautiful, sometimes deadly and sometimes fighting the future war against drones. We’ve got the numbers — and a few dollar signs — right after the break.
Filed under: Cellphones, Science, Mobile, Samsung
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