The Week's Funniest and Most Intriguing News (week starting May 30)
As the weekend gets closer and closer, your productivity simply goes out the window. You don’t feel like working and you’re not really willing to go over serious news about serious topics.
So just like the weeks before, I invite you to check out 10 news that will put a smile on your face, make you laugh, and probably even make you say wow or what the f...
1. Meet the robotic laundry-folding machine
Do you like to fold clothes? Me neither. Come to think of it, I doubt anybody likes to perform such a tedious and time-consuming task. It comes as no surprise then to find out that someone came up with a robot that can perform this dreary task. Say hello to FoldiMate Family, the robotic laundry folding machine every family needs.
The company behind this robotic laundry folding machine plans to start shipping it by 2018. Learn more about the device here.
2. Even a Fallout 4 Radroach couldn’t escape from this trap
In Fallout 4’s post-apocalyptic world, radiation has turned roaches into these giant creatures the size of a house cat. To keep them out of the pantry, you’d need a roach trap with some really, really, really strong glue – like Mega Gokiburi Hoy-Hoy, the super-strong adhesive created by Japanese pest control company Earth Chemical. It’s so strong it can even trap humans.
There's an idea for a Fallout 4 mod. Who needs guards and turrets? Put some of these roach traps around your settlement and nothing will get in.
3. ASUS presents Zenbo, a cute little robot for kids and seniors
ASUS unveiled several new products at Computex 2016, including a smart robotic companion called Zenbo. According to ASUS, "Zenbo is designed for everyone, but he has specific functionality that helps senior family members safeguard their health and well-being as well as enjoy a connected digital life. Zenbo is also a fun and educational playmate for kids who entertains them with interactive stories and learning games that foster their creativity and logical thinking skills."
Zenbo is ASUS’ first home robot and it's priced at about $600.
4. Would you marry your smartphone? This guy did!
Aaron Chervenak, a video artist and adventurer, married his smartphone at a little chapel in Las Vegas. Not for real, because you can’t legally marry your smartphone. He did it to see how people would react to such a crazy notion.
"Of course it’s not as emotional as marrying a person; the emotional connection is a completely different one,” said Chervenak. "And the marriage is symbolic, since by law it is not possible to marry an object. But the message is still there: These little devices have become incredibly precious to us, so my little symbolic act demonstrates that high value."
5. PulsePet's GoBone is an app-controlled smart toy for your dog
GoBone is a dog toy. Not just any dog toy though, it’s a smart dog toy that you can control from your phone to play with your dog. If you’re away, the toy plays with your dog automatically using intelligent software.
Learn more about GoBone on Kickstarter.
6. 100 flying drones are better than fireworks
If you’ve never heard of Drone 100, let me quickly put things in perspective. It is Intel’s world-record-holding drone performance, featuring 100 light-equipped drones. The drones fly in the sky, performing amazing choreographed moves. Like this.
Drone 1000 will make its public debut as part of Vivid Sydney, for 5 nights from June 8 to 12. Learn more about the first live public appearance of this world-record-holding choreographed drone performance.
7. What’s Lyft? And why is Shaq driving for them?
You’re familiar with Uber, right? In that case, the main thing you need to know about Lyft is that it's a ridesharing service similar to Uber. Lyft asked Shaquille O’Neal to go undercover and surprise passengers in Atlanta. Here’s how it went.
Learn more about Lyft on its official website.
8. No more gender discrimination in The Sims 4
Want your Sims 4 male character to wear a dress, or your female character to have a sturdy male physique? Now you can! Via a free update, the game got rid of all gender-specific rules for clothing and customizations.
“For the first time, you'll be able to customize your Sims without the gender boundaries previously set in place. This means you can now create Sims with any type of physique, walk style, and tone of voice you choose – regardless of their gender,” said The Sims team.
9. GTA Online will get a massive new update. Here’s the trailer.
"Further Adventures in Finance and Felony," a massive new update for GTA Online, will be released to the public on June 7th. This trailer introduces the update, presenting the main things it has to offer.
One of GTA Online's biggest and deepest updates yet, Further Adventures in Finance and Felony builds on the Executives and Other Criminals update that was released back in 2015.
10. Playboy released a music app for iOS and Android
Playboy Music, a new mobile app developed by BAMM.tv, combines music with videos of scantily clad models. What else did you expect?
"Playboy Music celebrates the diversity of female sexiness with a curated playlist of songs framed within beautifully crafted videos," says Jeff LaPenna, Creative Director of the Playboy Music app at Bamm.tv. "But the models are more than just sexy - they are the focal point of a narrative that connects beauty with music in a way that men will enjoy and women will find empowering."
Playboy Music is a premium app for iOS and Android, available for 99 cents per month.
So just like the weeks before, I invite you to check out 10 news that will put a smile on your face, make you laugh, and probably even make you say wow or what the f...
1. Meet the robotic laundry-folding machine
Do you like to fold clothes? Me neither. Come to think of it, I doubt anybody likes to perform such a tedious and time-consuming task. It comes as no surprise then to find out that someone came up with a robot that can perform this dreary task. Say hello to FoldiMate Family, the robotic laundry folding machine every family needs.
The company behind this robotic laundry folding machine plans to start shipping it by 2018. Learn more about the device here.
2. Even a Fallout 4 Radroach couldn’t escape from this trap
In Fallout 4’s post-apocalyptic world, radiation has turned roaches into these giant creatures the size of a house cat. To keep them out of the pantry, you’d need a roach trap with some really, really, really strong glue – like Mega Gokiburi Hoy-Hoy, the super-strong adhesive created by Japanese pest control company Earth Chemical. It’s so strong it can even trap humans.
There's an idea for a Fallout 4 mod. Who needs guards and turrets? Put some of these roach traps around your settlement and nothing will get in.
3. ASUS presents Zenbo, a cute little robot for kids and seniors
ASUS unveiled several new products at Computex 2016, including a smart robotic companion called Zenbo. According to ASUS, "Zenbo is designed for everyone, but he has specific functionality that helps senior family members safeguard their health and well-being as well as enjoy a connected digital life. Zenbo is also a fun and educational playmate for kids who entertains them with interactive stories and learning games that foster their creativity and logical thinking skills."
Zenbo is ASUS’ first home robot and it's priced at about $600.
4. Would you marry your smartphone? This guy did!
Aaron Chervenak, a video artist and adventurer, married his smartphone at a little chapel in Las Vegas. Not for real, because you can’t legally marry your smartphone. He did it to see how people would react to such a crazy notion.
"Of course it’s not as emotional as marrying a person; the emotional connection is a completely different one,” said Chervenak. "And the marriage is symbolic, since by law it is not possible to marry an object. But the message is still there: These little devices have become incredibly precious to us, so my little symbolic act demonstrates that high value."
5. PulsePet's GoBone is an app-controlled smart toy for your dog
GoBone is a dog toy. Not just any dog toy though, it’s a smart dog toy that you can control from your phone to play with your dog. If you’re away, the toy plays with your dog automatically using intelligent software.
Learn more about GoBone on Kickstarter.
6. 100 flying drones are better than fireworks
If you’ve never heard of Drone 100, let me quickly put things in perspective. It is Intel’s world-record-holding drone performance, featuring 100 light-equipped drones. The drones fly in the sky, performing amazing choreographed moves. Like this.
Drone 1000 will make its public debut as part of Vivid Sydney, for 5 nights from June 8 to 12. Learn more about the first live public appearance of this world-record-holding choreographed drone performance.
7. What’s Lyft? And why is Shaq driving for them?
You’re familiar with Uber, right? In that case, the main thing you need to know about Lyft is that it's a ridesharing service similar to Uber. Lyft asked Shaquille O’Neal to go undercover and surprise passengers in Atlanta. Here’s how it went.
Learn more about Lyft on its official website.
8. No more gender discrimination in The Sims 4
Want your Sims 4 male character to wear a dress, or your female character to have a sturdy male physique? Now you can! Via a free update, the game got rid of all gender-specific rules for clothing and customizations.
“For the first time, you'll be able to customize your Sims without the gender boundaries previously set in place. This means you can now create Sims with any type of physique, walk style, and tone of voice you choose – regardless of their gender,” said The Sims team.
9. GTA Online will get a massive new update. Here’s the trailer.
"Further Adventures in Finance and Felony," a massive new update for GTA Online, will be released to the public on June 7th. This trailer introduces the update, presenting the main things it has to offer.
One of GTA Online's biggest and deepest updates yet, Further Adventures in Finance and Felony builds on the Executives and Other Criminals update that was released back in 2015.
10. Playboy released a music app for iOS and Android
Playboy Music, a new mobile app developed by BAMM.tv, combines music with videos of scantily clad models. What else did you expect?
"Playboy Music celebrates the diversity of female sexiness with a curated playlist of songs framed within beautifully crafted videos," says Jeff LaPenna, Creative Director of the Playboy Music app at Bamm.tv. "But the models are more than just sexy - they are the focal point of a narrative that connects beauty with music in a way that men will enjoy and women will find empowering."
Playboy Music is a premium app for iOS and Android, available for 99 cents per month.
