Why it matters: Imagine you're deep in the backcountry when a bear suddenly appears, sizing you up. Typically, you'd reach for your tried-and-true can of bear spray – trusted by wildlife experts ...

An inventive YouTuber, Jay from the “Plasma Channel” developed a jaw-dropping gadget called the Bear Blaster 5000. Resembling something straight out of a Halo game, this custom-built zapper is ...