Russia is not particularly known for technological advancement, but apparently, one reporter from Russian state TV did not get that memo and got really pumped, praising a robot that appeared at a Russian state-sponsored event. The reporter commented that “(Robot Boris) has already learned to dance and he’s not that bad.” Sure, it was convincing as hell, but there is just one problem here: Boris turned out to be a man in a robot suit.
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Samsung Knowingly Partners With ‘Legal Fake’ Supreme
What a strange modern day tale we have here. We just read that during Samsung launch event for Galaxy A8s in China, the South Korea handset maker also announced that it is partnering with streetwear label Supreme in future products. Apparently, even the executives of the fashion label were present, on stage. But here’s the twist: none of the executives were actually from Supreme NY; they were from the other Supreme. Continue reading Samsung Knowingly Partners With ‘Legal Fake’ Supreme
Oops. Another Handset Maker Caught Faking Smartphone Photo…
Huawei caused a quite a stir (in a bad way, that is) when it was caught faking selfie photo to promote its Nova 3/3i smartphone. Though, it made the news, you would have thought the industry did learn not to repeat the same mistake twice. Well, nope. It happened again. This time, it was Samsung who pulled off a similar fakery, but using a stock photo by a photographer. Continue reading Oops. Another Handset Maker Caught Faking Smartphone Photo…
Key Areas To Focus On When Setting Up An Ecommerce Store
The e-commerce industry is one which continues to grow each year, and it is easy to see why. For consumers, it gives you much more choice and the ability to shop no matter where you are in the world and at a time to suit you. While this means that it could be a potentially lucrative area to enter, it does mean that it is also highly competitive, so it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and get noticed particularly early on. With this in mind, here are a few tips for setting up an e-commerce business that will go on to succeed. Continue reading Key Areas To Focus On When Setting Up An Ecommerce Store
According To Fitness Tracker, Toilet Rolls Do Have Heartbeat
Recently, Xiaomi Mi Band 3 created quite a stir after one user found out that the latest fitness tracker from the China gadget maker is able to “pick up” the heart rate of a roll of toilet paper. Yes. You heard that right. It is official that toilet paper is alive! Well, kind of. The first video was posted on Chinese micro blogging platform Weibo and it sparked a frenzy of sort. Soon after, several people took it upon themselves to explore what else has “life” in them. Continue reading According To Fitness Tracker, Toilet Rolls Do Have Heartbeat
Holy Cow… This Cow Stands Over 6’ Tall And Weighs As Much As A Car!
Most cows that are bred for their meat are destined for the abattoir. Hardly will they ever escape the slaughterhouse, but there are exceptions, like this unusually large Holstein Friesian, a breed of dairy cattle. This cow dude here has grown, like a lot, to reach a mind-blowing proportion of 194 centimeters tall (6 feet 4 inches) and tipping the scales at a grand 1.4 tonnes (1,400 kilograms, or about 3,086 lbs). The height is well over an average person’s height and the weight there… well, let’s just say that you don’t want to be standing next to it when it is feeling dizzy. Continue reading Holy Cow… This Cow Stands Over 6’ Tall And Weighs As Much As A Car!
Watch A Man Narrowly Escaped Death In A Hang Gliding Mishap
Vacationing should be a happy thing, but every now and then, bad things do happen as this man from Florida can attest. YouTube user Gursk3 decided to have a go at hang glider for the first time when holidaying in Switzerland and as you may already have guessed, things did not quite work out as it should. In fact, he had a harrowing experience when the accompanying instructor failed to secure him to the hang glider. Like, seriously WTF??? Continue reading Watch A Man Narrowly Escaped Death In A Hang Gliding Mishap
This Powerful Print Ad Has A Secret Message That Only Kids Can See
Back in 2013, an ad agency GREY’s Spanish office created a powerful child abuse awareness campaign for ANAR Foundation that deserves a mention, despite it being five years old. What makes this poster-campaign interesting is the use of lenticular printing to send different messages to children and adults at the same time, with one single print ad. Continue reading This Powerful Print Ad Has A Secret Message That Only Kids Can See
What To Expect From Your First Major League Baseball (MLB) Game
Major league baseball is one of the most popular sports to play and watch in the U.S. If you are yet to attend an MLB game, here are just a few things on what you can expect. Continue reading What To Expect From Your First Major League Baseball (MLB) Game
The Three-step Guide To Setting Up A Successful Online Shop
If you are an ambitious person who is looking to make some money, then setting up your own online shopping business could be the best decision you ever make. With an increasing number of consumers turning away from the high street in favor of the convenience and deals they can find on their laptop screens, online shopping it is a market that is only expanding. Continue reading The Three-step Guide To Setting Up A Successful Online Shop