Toad Blog: October 2015

Saturday, 31 October 2015

New lithium-air battery from Cambridge is 'most efficient'

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 04:39AM by The-Syldon http://ift.tt/1NJxevU

Norris Dam State Park, Tennessee [OC] [2000 × 1333]

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Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada - Victoria Glacier in the background [2796 x 4212] [OC]

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WiliWiliNui Ridge Trail (Honolulu,HI) [2932x1139][OC]

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Misty Autumn in Wrocław, Poland [Maniek89][2048x1365]

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Custom 3D Printed Earphones

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 07:31AM by razzledazzleclyde http://ift.tt/1l16yxi

Star Wars R2-D2 Fridge Features a Rotating Head and Hefty Price

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 07:59AM by radatada http://ift.tt/1MpocAK

Middle Fork Trail: Washington State. [OC] [1872x2496]

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[858x536] A husky walks on water in northern Russia. The image was taken after heavy rainfall covered the frozen lake.

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Waterfalls in Hawaii [OC] [1400x933]

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Our brain will stop to be local and offline, our brain will be in the cloud. This is Internet of Things.

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 06:04AM by pedrorito http://ift.tt/1M3AjEa

Building a Shop

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 02:56AM by wlburks http://ift.tt/1NIPmpv

Because it's Halloween, a current view of the leaves in Transylvania County North Carolina [OC] [5184x3001]

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Artwork on Apparel

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 04:15AM by GreatMauli http://ift.tt/1PcHqyH

I was in the Vermont area for work, and was lucky enough to have my DSLR on hand when visiting near Lake Champlain. [OC][1600x1000]

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Fall in the Flathead Valley, Montana [OC] [4000x2667]

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The Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan [OC] [3000x1688]

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[OC] Cheakamus Lake , Whistler BC [4000x3000]

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Howe Sound, British Columbia [1800x826][OC]

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Forest opening - Skåne, Sweden [OC] [2703x3600]

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How to Carve an Awesome Pumpkin

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 10:54PM by kurtist04 http://ift.tt/1GEoG9S

This Gadget Turns your Paper Airplans Into VR-Controlled Drone

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Submitted November 01, 2015 at 12:12AM by Awfulreader http://ift.tt/1KNdAKT

Klamath Mountains, Oregon [OC] [2448 x3264]

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Just got back from a trip to Utah and Colorado [OC] [1400x933]

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Howe Sound, BC, Canada from the peak of Mt. Brunswick [6941x2478] (OC)

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Dune du Pilat, France [OC] [2000x3000]

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Can't Figure out How to Remove Recessed Light Bulbs - Help

Hello-

These seems so stupid, but in my bathroom I have these recessed lightbulbs and I can't get them out of the socket. There seems to be a piece of glass between the bulb and my hand and I can't get the glass out to then remove the bulb.

See photos in link:

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Thanks! Mike

Submitted October 31, 2015 at 10:30PM by mchern02 http://ift.tt/1iugaP0

My girlfriend made me a Bowser costume for Halloween!

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 10:35PM by Steeglitz http://ift.tt/1iugayI

Skellington Jack halloween costume

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 10:24PM by skullbox http://ift.tt/1OffLhY

Samsung may be ditching the Snapdragon 820 due to heat issues

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 10:13PM by linde55 http://ift.tt/1NInSAg

Goat Rocks, Washington [4608x3456] [OC]

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Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite NP [OC][3917x2611]

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I must return to Kauai! Missing these mountains [OC] [2048 x 1363]

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Stream in Breckenridge, Colorado [5184x3456][OC]

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Street lamps with Wi-Fi and electric car chargers unveiled in China

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 09:37PM by enature http://ift.tt/1M7HxdW

Fossil Q wearables reviewed: Smartwatches that actually look good

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 09:49PM by timonsmith http://ift.tt/1jZyn94

Talking Can of Vegetables Prop from Wet Hot American Summer

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 09:39PM by abadonn http://ift.tt/1N1WE4R

Any Color You Like ~ Graue Mill, Oak Brook, IL [OC][2448 × 2448]

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Best Tape and Adhesive for Skin [Help with hearing implant attachment]

I am an ABI user (similar to a cochlear implant). Because I do not have a magnet implanted internally, I need to affix a small metal disc to my scalp, and attach a magnet to that.

Here are some pictures of the metal disc enclosed in a duct tape sticker, and the sticker attached to my scalp. http://ift.tt/1Of6W7G
The metal disc inside is #1 size washer I found on amazon.

I currently use duct tape and gorilla glue to get the best hold. It usually lasts for 3-4 days. I have tried medical tape, with less success.

Do you have recommendations for the best tape and adhesive to use on skin, that will last the longest?

Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:02PM by YourWelcomeOrMine http://ift.tt/1Of6Ugd

Full-Scale R2-D2 Mini-Fridge Can Bring Your Beer To You

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:51PM by dominoct http://ift.tt/1Mz7Iw1

Honda Wants to Make Walking Obsolete

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:45PM by mikewater http://ift.tt/1jZoxDS

Amazon removes all the Apple TV and Chromecast listings

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:50PM by prakhar19 http://ift.tt/1WpAe2E

What Should I Do? [Weekly Thread]

“What Should I Do?”

Got a project that’s a real head-scratcher? Want to get an opinion on a design idea? Need a recommendation on what you should do? Post your design here and get the opinion of your fellow DIYers.

Rules

Absolutely NO sexual or inappropriate posts, SFW posts ONLY.
As a reminder, sexual or inappropriate comments will almost always result in an immediate ban from /r/DIY.
All non-Imgur links will be considered on a post-by-post basis.
Be civil.

Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:33PM by AutoModerator http://ift.tt/1M7C4Ug

HUDWAY Gets Your Eyes Off Your Smartphone And Back On The Road While Driving

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 08:27PM by linde55 http://ift.tt/1XHgUjR

Full Costume Finished; step by drop for Dr Who "Silence"

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 07:33PM by Notwhoyousayyouare http://ift.tt/1RjQbWE

World map for kids bedroom

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 05:53PM by IdiotWithAPhd http://ift.tt/1RjKCaV

I've been photographing fog a lot this past year. Here's one of my favorites, taken in mid-June in Marin County, California. [OC][2048x1427]

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I do swordfighting shows using rapiers and broadswords. so I fixed and repainted my old shield

Hello Reddit! First time posting, but I'm pretty proud of what I did and I felt like sharing with this subreddit which always gives me plenty of ideas.

I do swordfighting shows during medieval faires, and after years of getting beaten up I decided to fix my old shield. I used LIFECOLOR colours, they were pretty good but proved unuseable with an airbrush, so I had to do everything with a normal paintbrushes.

The colours (all acrylic)

LC72 (satin black)
a normal, brandless white
UA545 (Finnish Orange for the foxes)
UA623 (Sea Blue, for the background)
LC006 (turtles' paws)
Citadel's Dark Angel Green (turtles' shells)
Citadel's Red Blood [BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!] (for the rose in the middle)
Matte "Raw Terra Di Siena"

The shield (poplar with a layer of linen to protect the wood) was initially fixed applying simple wood putty to the dented areas, then it was all primed with black paint. I then printed the stencil of sorta good A4 sturdy paper and started painting it all.

In case anyone's is interested in the stencils I used: LINK

Edit: OH BOY I FORGOT TO LINK THE ALBUM: IMGURALBUM

Submitted October 31, 2015 at 05:14PM by thatguyinarmour http://ift.tt/1MyVMub

A Rocky Ridge in Oregon [OC] [5616x3744]

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This part of Iceland reminded me of Neverland [OC] (4928x3264)

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Friday, 30 October 2015

Remodeled a storage room into a walk in pantry/mudroom

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 03:31AM by ShankedByAKoala http://ift.tt/1khcFwx

Samsung unveils supersized 18.4-inch Galaxy View tablet so big it has a carrying handle built in

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 11:17AM by kemerwato http://ift.tt/1PVINTL

40 oz Koozie

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 12:04AM by SolidCitizens http://ift.tt/1RiGN5P

Snow capped moutains in Loveland pass, Colorado. [2240X1344]

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Tropical north Queensland [OC][2371x900]

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Kakamega National Park, Kenya [5033x3355] [OC]

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Worlds first Shatter Proof phone (Droid Turbo 2)

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Submitted October 31, 2015 at 12:50AM by ieoz8 http://ift.tt/1WoPHjs

They need to invent oil absorbing glass

Doesn't everyone hate that after 5 minutes on your phone smudges are everywhere? Imagine oil absorbing glass. You touch it, the glass absorbs it and it is gone. Of course I do not know how it would work, but hey it is a good idea. Whatever company does it would make some major $$$. Even better if it was a screen protector that can be placed on any phone.

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:57PM by mlvisby http://ift.tt/1NdK3Qw

DIY Snowspeeder Halloween Costume, because Star Wars

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 10:03PM by theRealBoldo http://ift.tt/1GBxOw5

[OS] Flowers blooming on Atacama Desert, Chile. Photograph by Mario Ruiz. [3500x2333]

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Achill Island, Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland [2560x1707][OC]

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Thinking about removing the plaster over the chimney in the family room to expose brick... Looking for advice

Hello all, frequent lurker but not often poster in this sub.

Anyway, I have a craftsman style house built in 1896 and am looking to expose the brick where the chimney is. As a background, the chimney is in the center of the house so it's not an exterior wall (my house is wood frame, not brick). I can't figure out how to go about where the brick starts and ends. The brick starts in the basement - there's a large triangular chimney which I think might have been a wood burning furnace at some point (I don't know for sure, I'm not knowledgeable about this). The triangular structure continues up to the first floor where the fireplace is and I'm uncertain how the brick goes up from there.

My fear is tearing off plaster only to reveal wood slats which I'm not too keen on.

Also, I'm wondering if it's better to just keep the plaster up... Would cold air come through the chimney considerably without the plaster?

I've attached some crude drawings and photos of what I'm talking about.

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:18PM by generic_username_12 http://ift.tt/1LGwkPY

Glencoe, Scotland [OC] [4160x2340]

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I’m an iOS developer, and there are two main reasons I’m giving up my Apple Watch

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:33PM by TheSuperHappy http://ift.tt/1Od5Byc

In the process of insulating my garage to make it a usable workshop during Winter, should I fill or somehow insulate the exposed cinder block voids around the perimeter of my garage floor? The blocks only rise about 2 inches above the floating slab.

I'm in the process of insulating my 2x4 studded attached garage, both in the walls and eventually blowing insulation into the attic space. My 2x4 walls rest on a concrete block foundation around the floor of the perimeter and the voids in the blocks are slightly exposed on the inside about 1/4". Is there any benefit to filling in these voids before I put up drywall, potentially covering the voids up? Should I fill or seal them off with great stuff foam? I can't imagine being able to fit anything else down into the blocks, due to the crack being so narrow.

Thanks

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 07:38PM by medelman http://ift.tt/1P9IROf

King Arthur costume for a 7 month old

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:05PM by fainting-goat http://ift.tt/1PZmegc

I completely rebuilt a bass guitar

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 06:21PM by IGetReal http://ift.tt/1Sd62Y1

Provo River Waterfalls at Sunset, Utah [1500x1001] (OS)

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I braved fierce winds, big waves and a tourist bus blocking the road to get this picture on the Wild Atlantic Way, Co. Kerry (5312x2988)(OC)

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Havasupai Falls, Red rock canyon has amazing contrast with the blue pool[OC][1644X1534]

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Harvard engineers create insect-sized robot that can both fly and swim

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 07:47PM by thatshirtman http://ift.tt/1PZipHO

ActiveOn Aims Squarely At GoPro With Feature-Rich CX Action Cam

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:03PM by tekkieJ http://ift.tt/20fTN1Z

8 Travel-Friendly Gadgets You Need to Know About

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 07:23PM by mikeow http://ift.tt/1NF4QuO

Ancient bacteria help create self-ventilating sportswear

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 06:30PM by skullsonshelves http://ift.tt/1WnJuEv

Sony Buying Guide: Best Digital SLR For The Burgeoning Photographer On A Budget

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 06:44PM by SergeyGor http://ift.tt/1PZ44Lx

[HELP] Lowering the water supply for a sink install

I need to redo this old-school bathroom and need help with how to move the water supply for the sink.

As seen in the pictures, the hot and cold water come out separate and are controlled individually. The supply outs are approximately 102 cm from the ground, and the drain is around 49cm.

I don't necessarily intent to move the drain, but in order to have a sink where the hot and cold water is controlled from one valve, as in most modern washrooms, the supplies would need to meet the back of the sink. As it stands, 102 cm is far to high and I would not be able to install a sink that high.

The wall is concrete behind. Thank you for your input.

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 05:42PM by cdnexpat_ch http://ift.tt/1ipyoRZ

Facebook's chief product officer is forcing an untold number of Facebook employees to drop their iPhones for Android phones in a push to get employees to use the devices used by the majority of global mobile users

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 05:25PM by SAT0725 http://ift.tt/1PYPS5d

USB stick-sized Windows 10 PC could be the (even better than?) perfect travel companion

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 04:08PM by asterna http://ift.tt/1Mm5Dgw

Need help in controlling light with a device.

The title may be sorta misleading but i didn't know any other way to put it. I need to attach two light sources (LED or anything else?) to a small toy at the eyes. So the intention is to be able to dim and brighten the light to sorta make a scary toy (for some halloween stuff). It needs to be very simple. The aim is to connect two light sources at the eyes and run the wire on the back of the toy to a device to control the light. Now I don't know what device i need to use to do this. So I need help with this and also if there is any simpler way to do it then lemme know!! Thanks guys!!

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 02:36PM by rajivpenn http://ift.tt/1ip2LYD

Made my first guitar from scratch. Maple neck & fret, alderwood body with Dimarzio pickups.

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 01:39PM by stotta18 http://ift.tt/1NErjrW

I built an integrated entertainment corner

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 12:50PM by Thetmeister05 http://ift.tt/1MlQsUF

Buffy style vampire mask.

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 10:31AM by 4cronym http://ift.tt/1GOc9Aw

Crowdfunded Friday!

Hello gadgeteers! Welcome to this weeks "Crowdfunded Friday" thread!

In the past we got a ton of submissions about crowdfunded products that are not available yet. So much so that they started to overwhelm the regular submissions. This is why today we have a rule against products with on going crowdfunding campaigns.

But at same time we do recognize that a lot of people still want to see and share these campaigns, which is why we have this thread! Feel free to share and discuss any gadgets with an ongoing crowdfunding campaign here!

When sharing we suggest you use the formatting as shown below, this will make it easy for people to browse through the different campains!

# Product name ## [crowdfunding page](http://ift.tt/1PppuyC) ### Description A short description about the gadget and why you think it is worth sharing!

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 12:35PM by AutoModerator http://ift.tt/1GOqxZM

$99 Phone-sized Windows 10 PC could be the perfect travel companion

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 12:53PM by ALISHA5780 http://ift.tt/1PU7EaL

Thursday, 29 October 2015

MIT teams up with New Balance for bacteria-powered shirt

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 11:28AM by sunyog http://ift.tt/1KJwWR4

We made Dexter's Kill Room at work to go with the cardboard fireplace.

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:55AM by MrLeroux http://ift.tt/1Rhww9Y

OnePlus X (£200) hands-on review

A formidable mid segment phone with typical OnePlus positives (price & specs) and negatives (availability & camera).

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 10:06AM by nuvo_reddit http://ift.tt/1Nch4wy

Shower transformation

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:21AM by debarking http://ift.tt/1RhwCOU

Roku 4 review: A future-proofed 4K version of the best streaming box (so far)

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:48AM by CapnTrip http://ift.tt/1MlCSAB

Russian Strelets military smartwatch. Not only does it offer vitals monitoring for its user, along with a positional tracker, it also claims to "remain functional after being exposed to the electromagnetic frequency impulse (EMP) that accompanies a close-range nuclear explosion"

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:59AM by walk33n http://ift.tt/1ObMLYn

Gest: Gesture Controller for Smartphones & Computers

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 10:00AM by kazamayy http://ift.tt/1MlDo1w

GoPro Just Made Their First Drone and the Footage Is Silky Smooth

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 09:27AM by walk33n http://ift.tt/1GO4Oko

"We slept at 20,000 feet, acclimatizing for an Everest ascent, when I took this frame as part of an all-night time-lapse." - Mount Everest from the summit ridge of Lobuche peak, Nepal [2048x1374] Photo by Renan Ozturk

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Bought a Neglected Farm and Replaced the Roof with a Metal One

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:40AM by phisher491 http://ift.tt/1NE9wks

This New USB-C Hub Gives Your MacBook Every Port You Could Ever Need

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:51AM by walk33n http://ift.tt/1Wmv47u

The Wissahickon Valley outside of Philadelphia during peak fall colors [3264 × 2448]

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Could lying down at work be the future?

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 08:29AM by NeverXpected http://ift.tt/1kfzmBp

We hiked the Stampede Trail in September. We couldn't make it to our destination, but with views like this, we weren't troubled. Healy, AK. [OC][2912x1942]

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This crevice. [700x700]

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Lonely on the road? What about a robotic driving companion?

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 07:14AM by atomicpete http://ift.tt/1WmiogR

Painting tips: When to use primer

I'd like to offer a few tips for DIY painters and when to use primers. I think priming is one of the most misunderstood aspects of painting and maybe this can help settle some of the confusion. I am by no means an expert but I do think I know what I'm talking about. If anyone has some counter points or other tips, please discuss and we can help each other.

In general primers have 2 main functions: promoting adhesion and sealing / stain blocking. Most people think primers are used to cover dark colours when painting light colours. I'll get back to that.

My rule of thumb is to prime anything that hasn't been painted before. Drywall, wood, metal, plastic, etc.

I never use Home depot paint products but I know most people do, I'll post the related home depot products. Also, when going to home depot or lowes, etc, be careful about the information they tell you. They often aren't trained properly.

drywall primer - This is the cheapest of all the primers. I'll use it to prime over new drywall that has been taped and sanded. This primer will seal in the plaster and help you get even coverage with the topcoat. These are sometimes called PVA primers.

Kilz Pro-x http://goo.gl/iOhHt8 and Behr Premius Plus drywall primer & sealer are two options http://goo.gl/I5NhUw

wood primer - bare wood should be primed with a general purpose primer. I have used the PVA to prime poplar trim and it does work, but a primer designed for wood will make the job a little easier. Wood grain tends to rise when its contacted with latex paint. Wood primers will lessen that effect and require less sanding afterwards.

Behr all in one primer http://goo.gl/cz2VGX

adhesion promoters - These primers are more expensive. I'll use these to prime bare metal, plastic, oil paint, varnished wood, melamine, etc. Make sure you scuff glossy surfaces. This will help adhesion as well. If you have an older house your walls might be painted in oil. This is also where you would have to prime your walls. To test if your walls are painted in oil, rub a cotton ball soaked with acetone on the walls. If the paint comes off on the cotton ball, it's latex. If it doesn't come off, it's oil.

Zinsser 123 http://goo.gl/zmI5BG

stain blocking primers - certain stains will come through latex paint no matter how many coats there are. These include cigarette smoke, water stains, grease, knots in wood, crayon, etc. Generally you'd have to use oil based paints to cover stains but there are some that will be covered with latex. For example, Kilz Max claims they cover water stains, but it takes multiple coats. It should take one coat with an oil or shellac primer.

Zinsser cover stain http://goo.gl/bOnxIm in oil or Zinsser Bin http://goo.gl/yXIs7h for tougher stains

exterior primer - These are generally used for exterior projects such as priming wooden windows, doors, masonry, shutters etc. Exterior paints are more elastic than interior paints and can handle adverse weather conditions

Behr exterior primer http://goo.gl/5tu8p1

OK so covering up dark colours with light colours. Here's my opinion on this. Primers don't have a lot of pigment in them. They're very watery. This means they won't do a great job covering up old colours. It's probably more effective to spend more money on the paint than to get cheap paint and cheap primer and try to do things in less than 3 coats. I did an experiment with a few different primers, trying to cover a dusty rose with a yellowish off white. I painted vertical stripes, overlapping each one just a bit until I couldn't see the pink underneath. It's hard to see from this image, but the winner was the top row which didn't have primer at all. http://ift.tt/1NbSQT5 Primers aren't more effective at covering up dark colours than paint. HOWEVER, primers are cheaper than paint. So say you know for sure you're going to need 3+ coats to cover. Do the first coats in a TINTED primer, leaving the final 2 coats for the paint. It's better to do 1 coat of $20 primer and 2 coats of $40 paint than 3 coats of $40 paint. Always do 2 coats of paint, no matter what.

One final thing: for the love of god, don't put semi gloss on your walls. It looks horrible and it's not necessary. Again, don't listen to home depot. Just get good eggshell paint and don't worry about it.

TLDR - prime previously unpainted surfaces

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 06:53AM by belardi http://ift.tt/1M0s4bZ

Dr Who "Silence" Mask (xpost r/drwho)

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 05:47AM by Notwhoyousayyouare http://ift.tt/1kXbpiO

Google's plan to fold Chrome OS into Android

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 03:43AM by Logan42 http://ift.tt/1MXG1aw

Surprisingly emerald waters in Polylimnio, Greece [OC] [3888 x 2592]

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First dusting of snow in the Sierra yesterday, North of Lake Tahoe near Mt Rose [oc][2048x1357]

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When Autumn turns Winter. Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. [2000x564] Photo by Tomasz Janicki

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Watkins Glen State Park (640 x 640)

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Help With Paint Choice

Long time reader, first time poster in this sub. Anyways, I'm going to be stripping and refinishing a wood aquarium stand and hood and would appreciate any recommendations for a sturdy, water resistant paint, by type and brand. It will be getting water on it from time to time, I'm sure. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 12:54AM by henchmanup http://ift.tt/1GN8HpM

3D printing hair is as easy as using a hot glue gun

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 01:41AM by thatshirtman http://ift.tt/1WlJ69x

Rocky Mountain Summit, Wanaka, New Zealand [3984x2241] [OC]

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Golden sunset on Half Dome, Yosemite [2400x1600](OC)

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This is the emerald benchmark, River Soča, Slovenia [OC][2638x3518]

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GE's newest smart bulbs sync with your sleep patterns

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Submitted October 30, 2015 at 01:08AM by tekkieJ http://ift.tt/20dUVTK

Blackberry Priv Overview

https://youtu.be/3d0bqe2Z7pI

Saw this video on r/android.

A new video about the Blackberry PRIV slider showcasing features:

Blackberry hub - unified inbox
Pop up widgets - access widgets by swiping up on an app
Screen - dual curved, quad HD, 540ppi
Keyboard - touch enabled for word prediction, scrolling through pictures, web pages, etc
Virtual keyboard - flick word prediction
Battery - 3410 mAH 22.5 hour mixed use
Camera - Schneider-Kreuznach certified 18mp ois dual flash rear camera
Video - 4k recording at 30 fps
Security - Dtek security analysis and suggestions

Hope the formating came out okay

Submitted October 30, 2015 at 12:35AM by kurchak31 http://ift.tt/1keDGko

Slice of Chicago, simplified, I drew on my wall.

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Submitted October 29, 2015 at 11:42PM by IightfIame http://ift.tt/1Ml28qR

GoPro shows off footage from its first camera drone

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Submitted October 29, 2015 at 11:58PM by FreeSkies http://ift.tt/1LEGeld

Honda's latest mobility concept is like a tiny moving waiting room.

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Submitted October 29, 2015 at 11:21PM by mukarramraza http://ift.tt/1Nb74Ue

Live-edge box lamp for above my bed

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Submitted October 29, 2015 at 09:33PM by McMagic http://ift.tt/1He8dnD

The world's first 'shatterproof' smartphone, Motorola Droid Turbo 2, goes international under Moto X Force moniker

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Submitted October 29, 2015 at 11:06PM by beladona_ http://ift.tt/1Rgp1js

I need a media player for the car with RCA jacks and internal storage

I have a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. I'm looking for a media player that I can load with movie for road trips. The van has rca jacks and a 110v plug. I don't need the media player to be able to stream from the internet. I was looking at a Roku 1, but it seems that most of it's functionality is streaming.

Submitted October 29, 2015 at 10:29PM by ctcook http://ift.tt/1jUtDBv