Posts Written by Paul Strauss

(NSFW: Language) Okay, we shouldn’t expect the iPhone 4S Siri “intelligent assistant” to be able to understand a thick Japanese accent like this guy’s, but the resulting dialog is too funny not to share.

Take a good, long look at this mind-bending image. Then try and figure out how the hell the nail got though there. Perplexed? Then watch the video to see the totally logical, but still amazing solution.

These book-style wooden iPad 2 cases protect your precious wonder-tablet, while at the same time looking great and providing function as a stand. Crafted from hand-selected walnut or bamboo.

At least Jerry had a master kind enough to build him a robotic fetch machine. This little Jack Russell has to fend for himself entirely, but Sid does a surprisingly good job keeping himself occupied.

We always thought that sitting out on the ice, waiting for fish to bite sounded like a difficult way to get a meal. But in Canada, they take their ice fishing seriously (and perhaps a bit too literally).

A suburban father hunts a feral girl in the woods, and brings her into captivity to “civilize” her. His family gets way more than they bargain for in Lucky McKee’s controversial horror flick, out now.

Brinno’s wireless, waterproof TLC100 camera automatically captures 1280×1024 time-lapse shots onto your USB flash drive. Just set your interval, lock down the camera, wait, and out pops a video.

There’s nothing we hate more than when someone messes with our game control settings, and we guess Freddie Wong doesn’t either, as is evidenced by his latest bullet-riddled short.

(NSFW: Language) Joey hates his job. Instead of just walking out or sending an email, he shows up at his crummy hotel job and tells off his boss with style – and his own personal marching band.

The ending credits of Portal (and later Portal 2) feature some of the greatest song lyrics in the history of video games. Now you can enjoy GLaDOS’ Still Alive courtesy of your web browser.

In anticipation of the upcoming movie, animator James Curran created what he hopes the opening credits might look like, cleverly incorporating elements from each of the 24 Tintin books.

(Not Safe for Washers) We don’t know what’s got this washing machine all hot and bothered, but it’s ready to light up a cigarette just as soon as its washed its load. Boy that doesn’t sound right at all.

After a bunch of trailers that had little to do with the movie, we finally get a peek at some more muppety goodness awaiting us in the actual movie, due out this Thanksgiving. And singing chickens.

Designer Naihan Li created this series of furniture that folds neatly into its own rolling crates when not in use. The portable foosball table-in-a-box to be turned into a product now.

The 335i has a 300hp six, while the 328i boasts a zippy 245hp turbo four. BMW’s 3-series sedan even offers an optional eight-speed manual trans, and will come in sport, modern and luxury versions.

Chaos and corruption throughout the galaxy can mean only one thing – war is coming. Take a closer look at the battles, both intimate and epic in scale – in the latest trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

While it never does come to fisticuffs, it’s still the best fight we’ve seen all week. The first rule of crazy old Brazilian guy Fight Club is: you don’t talk about crazy old Brazilian guy Fight Club.

In homage to Moneyball, this FoD clip chronicles Matt Millen’s horrific run as GM of the Detroit Lions from 2001-2008. There’s no way they could name it Schwartzenball, right? (Thanks, Jake!)

Derrick Rose collaborated extensively on his latest shoe release with Adidas; this pair features an adjustable collar, lightweight build and welded sprint frame support for all your wicked cuts.

The RED Epic is a drool-worthy 5K camera fit for Hollywood’s finest filmmakers. But that doesn’t mean it can’t get cooler – like when you strap it to an eight-bladed R/C chopper and send it skyward.

We’ve got a theory that your equipment enhances your performance; case in point, these drawings by Chan Hwee Chong, created in a single stroke with a Faber Castell Artist’s Pen. Action video here.

Using actual zombie sounds, learn how to blend in and avoid being eaten while carrying on with our everyday activities like ordering a latte from a zombarista and shopping at a zombie-infested mall.

Adam Butcher’s Internet Story is a rather chilling, well-written tale about a treasure hunt in Britain based on The Pardoner’s Tale that leads to a mysterious murder. (Thanks, James!)