‘Virtual’ studios could offer a real alternative to green screen special effects

For as long as filmmaking has existed, there has been a need to build fantastic worlds in front of cameras. The earliest techniques borrowed from theatre: Painted curtains and wooden, two-dimensional backdrops. Then, we painted worlds onto glass, pho...

A Barely-there Projector

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Nothing will kill a beautiful white wall faster than a TV set! That’s where video projectors can be an interior design lifesaver. Still, the large projectors on the market can also be a bit of an eyesore on the opposite part of the room.

Void is a pint-sized projector that explores a reduction in size without sacrificing power. By changing the outer shell and exposing some parts of the projector, a small footprint and slimmer profile are achieved. Thanks to a specialized spin feature, the ceiling-mounted design can illuminate vertical walls in any direction and adjust to accommodate for varying distances.

Designer: Hsin-yu Tsaih

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Deal: Get the Cheerful SOND Digital Watch for Just $76

Void Watches makes a variety of cool timepieces which combine retro and modern design elements. The SOND offers a bright and colorful case and strap, and houses a cool and minimal LCD backlit screen.

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The watch features a stainless steel case, a matching nylon strap, water resistance to 3 ATM, and a quartz movement. Choose from bright green or yellow over in The Technabob Shop, and save 20% off the regular retail price.

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Sperm Donor to Shell out Child Support


William Marotta had responded to a newspaper ad by two lesbians seeking sperm donation. After he was through and the child was born, a judge deemed him responsible for supporting the little baby. The...