The Orange Box: HL2++
Oct 17, 2007 PC Games
HL: The Orange Box, coolest game bundle ever? It just might be, if the buzz is to be believed. I know the folks in my circle who have already played it are sold, especially with Portal. TF2 looks like a blast as well. I need this.
Tags: Console Games, games, Half Life, PC
Heated Skate Blades?
Could be the next big thing in hockey equipment, Therma Blade Inc. has developed skate blades with a battery-powered heater built in. By keeping the blades at 41 degrees, there is an increase in the thickness of the water layer between the blade and the ice, which reduces gliding friction and starting resistance. Wayne Gretzky liked them enough to invest in the company, but then again, he’s a gambler. ;) It sounds like a cool use of technology, but considering the last bit of futuristic tech in the NHL (the RBK EDGE sweaters) and how much the players are complaining about them, I would wait and see just how well they work. Players will be testing the thermablades in practice soon.
Tags: Hockey, NHL, tech, thermablade
