Matrix

Science

Scientists Have Wired A Cockroach, Matrix-Style

7:00PM February 3, 2012 | Andrew Tarantola

Cripes, why don’t we just hand the planet over to the robots already. Things were bad with the self-controlling war machines and computers capable of destroying our greatest trivia minds, but now we’ve invented biological electricity harvesters. Might as well build a fleet of Squids while we’re at it. More »


Cameras

Watch 52 Canon DSLRs Bring The Matrix To Surfing

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11:30AM October 8, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Surfing doesn’t pop up too regularly on Giz, but when the guys from Rip Curl decide to create some Matrix-style, bullet-time video of world champions Mick Fanning and Steph Gilmore at the Sunway Lagoon Wavepool in Malaysia using 52 Canon DSLRs, we just had to take notice. More »


Geek Out

Fox News To FBI: Get In Front Of Some High-Tech Looking Stuff!

6:40AM December 31, 2009 | Sean Fallon

That’s not an actual quote of course, but the scene here looks so contrived that it seems plausible. The scary thing is that the Cybersquad is protecting our data with old Dells, Windows XP and “intimidating” Matrix screensavers. More »


Photo Of Boeing’s Matrix Laser Destroying An Air Drone

4:36AM November 19, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Boeing has successfully tested their new Matrix laser over airborne targets, which is a world first. In total, they shot down five drones at various ranges. That’s a lot of pew pew in a day. More »


Lego Matrix Zion’s Last Stand Arrives Six Years Too Late, But It’s Still Awesome

12:20PM June 27, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Here’s a Lego diorama of one of the best scenes of Matrix Revolutions: Zion’s last stand against the Matrix, humans in their mechas against merciless Sentinels. The close-up of the human resistance mecha begs for an official Lego version. More »


Gaming

Plug & Play WiiZii Brings Hard Drive to Wii Minus Solder

11:40PM January 16, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Nintendo is working on some sort of storage solution of their own, but to those of you who can’t wait, the WiiZii is on its way.

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Gadgets

Mcor Matrix 3D Printer Replicates Objects on the Cheap With Simple Paper and Glue

12:40AM November 8, 2008 | John Mahoney

3D printers are awesome. Feed them a computer model, and out comes a real object–often with complexity that is impossible to conjure into reality via any other means. Still blows my mind nearly every time I see one in action. Especially cool, then, is the Mcor Matrix, a 3D Printer that aims to keep cost of ownership at a minimum by using as its elementals regular office paper and a common water-based glue. This hand model, for instance, was produced for only €3.70 ($US4.73). galleryPost('3dprinter', 3, '');

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Mobile

Lightning Review: Pantech Matrix Dual Slider Mobile Phone

10:10AM October 16, 2008 | Adrian Covert

The Gadget: Pantech’s Matrix dual sliding phone was just announced today on the AT&T network. Unlike last year’s WInMo-running Pantech Duo, the Matrix opts for a more straightforward dumbphone interface while adding 3G HSDPA, GPS and a slick looking design into the mix. galleryPost('pantechmatrix', 3, '');

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Entertainment

Japanese Matrix Trilogy Blu-ray Collection Arrives in the Nebuchadnezzar

6:00AM September 29, 2008 | Jack Loftus

Japan, not content to be our betters with just Internet service providers, is upping the ante again with this extravagant Ultimate Matrix Collection Blu-ray limited edition set. Available only in the Land of the Rising Sun, this set includes a 7-disc collection, which can be stored inside a 2-foot model of the Nebuchadnezzar. The 7 discs include Blu-ray versions of The Matrix trilogy and The Animatrix, as well as three standard-definition DVDs featuring ‘making-of’ documentaries. The Ultimate Matrix Collection is currently slated for a Japan-only release on December 17 for about $US375. [WHV via OhGizmo]


Chair Made from Torpedo-Lifting Jaws from a Nuclear Sub Will Cradle Your Explosive Parts

2:45AM August 6, 2008 | Adam Frucci

I can’t say that the Matrix Unplugged Chair looks very comfortable, but it certainly does look badass. That’s because it’s made from the torpedo-lifting jaws of a nuclear submarine. That’s right: the parts that used to handle delicate explosive torpedoes will now be handling your delicate ass.

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