At first glance, it would seem that Kickstriker, a website from three graduate students at New York University, is a platform designed to mimic the incredible success of Kickstarter. Digging a little deeper reveals that these projects aren’t exactly in the same vein. Of the projects currently on the site, one is for a mobile interrogation unit and another is to help fund the Tibetan militia resist Chinese rule. Essentially, it’s for publicly-funded warfare.

Though Tupac Shakur died way back in 1996, we live in 2012, an age of technological wonders, which is why those in attendance at Coachella 2012 were lucky enough to see him perform as a hologram, alongside Snoop Dogg, revisiting “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted.”

Debuting at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Volvo is introduced the new V40 wagon, which happens to come with external airbags. Volvo has always been known for safety features, so one wouldn’t be too surprised to learn that they’ll be the first car manufacturer to add airbags for people that aren’t even inside the car.

Researchers from Ohio State University have captured the first-ever images of atoms moving within a molecule. The technique used to capture used the energy in the molecule’s own electron to act as something similar to a camera’s flash in order to illuminate the movements, while a laser that shot 50 femtosecond pulses were used to actually take the pictures. A femtosecond is one quadrillionth of a second, so, you know, science.

From David Cranmer, the man who brought you the Furby Gurby, comes the unholy spawn of taxidermy, electronic instruments, and a badger. It’s called the Badgermin and it’s a theremin inside a badger. For those who aren’t aware, the theremin is a hands-free instrument made famous by b-movies and the song “Good Vibrations.” Why it’s in a badger is anyone’s guess, but it certainly does manage to turn the weird up to 11. See a video of the Badgermin in action, after the break.

Kauko, a coffee shop in Helsinki Finland, is conducting an experiment. Not some kind of boring experiment with control groups and use of the scientific method, no. Kauko is engaging in mad science, conducting an experiment with little discernible purposes, countless variables, and the potential for hilarious videos. Kauko has adjustable seats, tables, music, and lights that can be controlled over the Internet by anyone who happens to feel like it.

If you’re from this century, you know all too well what it’s like to be walking down the street — texting — and then trip on a curb, or accidentally kick a puppy, or fall down an open manhole. Okay, maybe you aren’t that familar with the actual events, but I’ll bet you’ve feared them before, but not quite enough to put away your phone. Well, the “Transparent Screen“ app for Android has your back and, catering to your lazy fear, will let you look through your device to see all obstacles in your way.

Whenever you’re cruising through CES announcements and demos, you’re always looking for that one thing that ignites that spark of excitement in your chest, lights up your eyes, and makes you realize that we’re living in the future. Well, the Samsung Smart Window will deliver. The Samsung Smart Window is a window, but it’s a display. It’s a giant transparent touchscreen you can use as a window. It’s a see-through, window iPad. It’s amazing.

If you ever wanted your own pair of remote control, motorized shoes, you don’t have to wait any longer. spnKiX (pronounced “spin kicks”) have just launched at CES and are exactly what they appear to be. These puppies boast speeds up to 10 mph and can support a wide variety of feet, men’s sizes 6-14 and women’s 7-15.5. Ironically enough, it might seem, spnKiX are NOT recommended for anyone over 180 pounds, so they’re no substitute for your trusty Rascal. That being said, they might be a step towards the future I think we all want.

The Metro UI style for Windows 8 is distinctive. It’s colorful, blocky, crisp, oh and it’s designed primarily with tablets in mind. Yeah, it’s easy to swipe and touch, but what about use on a desktop? Well the Tobii Gaze interface has you covered. By using eye-tracking software in tandem with Windows 8′s built-in set of swipe controls, Tobii Gaze eliminates most if not all of the hurdles one might face using Windows 8 on a desktop.