Here's the latest shot from Iron Man 2, which, if I understand it correctly, is a prequel about how Tony Stark got his start slinging donuts in suburban Southern California. Can't wait!

China has celebrated its 60 years since its unification under the communist fist of the dictator Mao. The country has advanced dramatically and it's now becoming one of the biggest techonomical superpowers in the planet. Some things, however, never change.

The fact that the Tesla Roadster is both electric and attractive should have conditioned us to see supercars as being electric-capable, but it's still hard to swallow.

During Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines last week, residents had to figure out creative ways to stay dry and get around. There are about a dozen reasons this seems like a bad idea, however. [Big Picture]

This is nothing more than a beautiful shot of a Gameboy without the case. Inhale it like roses or whip cream gas, then move along with your day. [flickr via BBG]

Last week, a Venn diagram made us face the harsh truths of early adoption. This week, we face unfortunate realities of Macs, Windows and Linux. You may disagree, but you'd be wrong.

No really, so happy you called. [Engrish via Craziest Gadgets]

The circle on the left could also read, "champions regret." [Indexed]

Is it a communist naval mine? A communist robot? A communist giant ashtray? A communist trashcan? What? In the name of Mao Zedong I ask you: What are you, you weird ironclad device you?