Student Tech News

The Trufill beverage dispenser somehow manages “to manipulate matter on the quantum level, overcoming such issues as the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, to essentially transfer the beverage from a holding tank directly into the glass.” Video after the break.

If I’m right, Scotsman’s new technology will have other groundbreaking uses, like filling Twinkies with cream or even Caramilk chocolate bars with caramel.

[via Dvice - OhGizmo]

Though it may look like an old ping pong match dug up from the Bruce Lee vaults, this clip is actually a commercial for Nokia’s new phone. Video after the break.

Still, in terms of ads, Nokia seems to have hit on a winning formula. I can’t think of many things I love more than Bruce Lee, ping pong and pwnage!

[via Gizmodo]

We’ve seen the BSOD at the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, a Dell XPS computer at CES 2008, and even giant billboards, but now, it’s even shown up on Shell gas pumps. Click here for one more picture.

Seeing a Windows blue screen of death is fine, if annoying, if you’re just balancing your checkbook, but what if you see it in more…precarious situations? Like when you’re pumping gas?

[via Gizmodo]

The Coffee Cup Power Inverter from ThinkGeek is basically “a conveniently shaped power source that coverts your car’s DC power into two 120-volt AC outlets.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

This coffee cup also has a USB charging port providing 500mA of power. The unique coffee cup shape fits nicely in today’s auto/boat/truck cup holders, preventing it from moving around inside your vehicle.

[via ThinkGeek]

Revealed at the LA Auto Show, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder “offers a new 5.2 liter engine with 40 additional horsepower than its predecessor; allowing it to sprint from 0-62 mph in only four seconds with a top speed of 201 mph.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The car’s agility has also been greatly refined with a new, lighter transmission, which allows increased shift times by 40 percent (Corsa Mode), combined with an all-new chassis, suspension and Lamborghini’s permanent all-wheel drive system.

[via Jalopnik]

If you’re a gadget lover, the last thing you want to do is stand out in a crowd, but these geeky beverage coasters let you do so subtly — includes iPhone Apps, floppy disks, and even Mario. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here’s a bit more info on the ones pictured above:

Created by the guys over at Brazil’s Meninos design (the same guys who make these awesome hard drives), these icon coasters are a great gift for any iPhone addict. All your favorite applications are there.

[via Toxel - Technabob]

For $2000 or more on eBay, this custom-built PS3 Gran Turismo racing setup could be yours, complete with Recaro seat, a PS3 console, Logitech wheel, and RCA TV. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

skunk2 racing custom aluminum game chair, with playstation 3, logitech grand turismo steering wheel with motorized telescopic settings, genuine jdm recaro racing seat(adjustable), and a rca “true flat” 32″ tv (non-panel) $3500.00 or obo.

[via eBay]

Amazon has the XFX GeForce 9600GT Extreme Edition 512MB video card for just $59.99 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $228.99. This card is “loaded with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and the newest generation of 9 Series GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) from NVIDIA to ensure that you’ll have compatibility with the most current games and plenty of power to handle numerous games to come.” Product page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Watch the latest HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies with brilliant clarity. With the XFX NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT, amazing graphics performance is now within your reach. Note: HDMI kit included.

[via Amazon]

Alien vs Predator for the SNES “is a typical beat ‘em up in which the player controls a Predator and must advance through various stages killing all of the Aliens.” ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.

The player character may become temporarily invisible and may charge their energy weapons to destroy all onscreen enemies at once.

[via Wiki]

A 19-year-old has apparently committed suicide while filming himself on the online live-video streaming service Justin.TV. According to NewTeeVee, not only has the suicide been confirmed, but he was apparently egged on by commenters at both Justin.TV and BodyBuilding.com.

Abraham K. Biggs killed himself on camera Wednesday night. His handle was CandyJunkie on the Bodybuilding.com forum and Feels Like Ecstasy on Justin.TV. According to reports, he posted a suicide note on the Bodybuilding.com forum, but strangely (suspiciously), that forum is down for “maintenance.”

The suicide note was cross-posted to this forum, however.

At that point, Biggs turned on his Justin.TV channel, took the pills and laid down to go to sleep on his bed, in front of all. Watchers evetually became concerned, and called the Broward County Sheriff’s Department, who broke down the door (video below, may be disturbing to some) before covering up the camera.

NewTeeVee confirmed Biggs’ death with the Broward County medical examiner.

While not explicitly related to cyberbullying, it’s truly ironic that this occurred on the same day that the Megan Meier MySpace Suicide case against Lori Drew commenced.

It’s sad. His Facebook page seems to be one of a good person, one dedicated to his friends. His note on the FP says:

Hi there, Mr. Biggs speaking. I’m a good hearted guy, I care a lot about my friends and my family and I would do almost anything for them. I’m the kind of person that is there for my friends regardless of time, I tell all my friends even if it’s 3-4AM and they need someone to talk that they can always call and I’ll never turn them away.

It’s unfortunate no one took his posts and threats seriously; since he was lying there for hours he might have been saved.

This footage shows the police breaking down his door just prior to the camera being covered: