Posts Written by Paul Strauss

The Internet is a strange and wonderful place. It gives cute and cuddly cat videos, like “surprised kitty.” It also has extended the life of Star Wars franchise indefinitely. This video does both.

Mini’s Scooter E Concept is powered by an integrated electric motor in the rear wheel and features a smartphone adapter which operates as vehicle key, display and central control element.

Ok, you know that Sesame Street has gotten too hip for its own good when it does a whole skit based on the incredibly not-safe-for-kids True Blood. And The Count doesn’t even get a cameo.

Created by artist Jarbas Agnelli for the Brazilian band Pato Fu, this video combines X-ray scans of the bands equipment and CG effects to make it look like the band was in the X-ray machine too.

(NSFW) David Cross and Will Arnett reunite for the first episode IFC’s new dark comedy series “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.” Got 22 minutes to spare? Watch the premiere now.

Artist John Riepenhoff says his giant pizza topped with mini pizzas is “meant to address the ontology of the social as material in art.” Yeah, whatever. Get it on the Pizza Hut menu, John.

The developers behind the Wii’s upcoming GoldenEye 007 reboot show off the games’ retro four-player split-screen, including over 200 unique custom gameplay modes.

We’ve all seen bartenders pour a bunch of drinks from a single shaker. Big whup. But we’ve never seen 9 completely separate cocktails, each in a different color, in a single pour.

(Sllightly NSFW) Andy might look like your average ordinary guy, but it turns out that he comes from a long family line of Japanese cartoon characters, and at times lives his life in an anime.

When we first saw the works of Alexa Meade, we thought they were paintings on canvas. On closer inspection, we realized they were models covered with paint. Minds officially blown. More pics here.

The Semi-Automatic vending machine at the Hudson is stocked with a curated combination of guest necessities and luxury items, including Paul Smith toothbrushes and a red Ferrari 599 GTB.

Maserati’s GranTurismo MC Stradale combines the best elements of the GranTurismo S with the race-spec GT4: a near-competition tuned chassis, 450 hp engine and optimized aerodynamics.

Not sure how we missed this when it made the rounds, but this video of Pee-wee Herman visiting the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle festival is hilarious. His bike fits right in with all the Harleys.

Looking for something besides today’s fou-fou martinis to pipe down your manly gullet? This guide offers recipes for 60+ old-school cocktails, plus pics and quotes from the old men who drink them.

Awesomer fan fave Freddie Wong cranks out another one of his fantasy gun fights, this time with 90210’s Shenae Grimes by his side, who’s also not too shabby with her weapon skills.

If you were thinking about the new Apple TV, but would rather have 1080p video and not be tied down to iTunes, Roku’s latest players look pretty sweet. Cheapskates: pick up the $59 720p version.

Stunt duo Sam Hargrave and Monique Ganderton end up kicking the crap out of each other over a simple argument over snack food. We suppose wars have started over less, though.

We first saw the One-77 almost two years ago in concept form. Now, Aston Martin is showing off an actual car, to go into production in 2011, with an incredible 750-hp 7.3-liter V12 engine.

The new theatrical trailer for the next Harry Potter is the beginning of the end for Harry, Ron and Hermione, leading up the the great Battle of Hogwarts against the evil Lord Voldemort.

(NSFW) Graphic designers and CG artists out there should appreciate Money Money Money’s music video entitled “Gettin’ Money with a Mouse and a Wacom Pen (F*ck Comic Sans F*ck Papyrus, Too)”.

Porsche Design has created a million dollar Advent calendar which conceals some outrageously luxurious surprises, including a rose gold P’6910 Indicator watch, a P’7340 kitchen and a yacht.

The bold Converse Scoreboard Watch was inspired by game time and adapted for any kind of play. One piece construction with stacked digital display, silicone case and strap. (Thanks Tony!)

Conan O’Brien answers Facebook fan questions. This Q&A is all about sandwiches, and how to make his favorite sammie, dubbed “The Conan.” We’re surprised KFC hasn’t started making these yet.