Wednesday, April 30, 2008
RC-12 Mini Camera is Tiny, Works Underwater, Wireless to 30 Meters [Spy Tech]
The RC-12 Mini Camera is essentially a 1.2 GHz wireless camera with a 30 meter range, a 2.7 MP CMOS sensor and waterproof housing. It looks about as big as a lego brick and can shoot 45 minutes of...
HD DVD's Death Hasn't Helped Blu-ray Sales, Which Are So Bad NPD Won't Talk About 'Em [Blu-Ray]
You guys have apparently been listening to our warnings about not jumping into the Blu pool just yet. NPD says that even after HD DVD stopping peeing in it and lied down to die, not only have Blu-ray...
First ever BlackBerry clamshell phone unmasked, dubbed the 'Kickstart'
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Ready to have your brain blown out through the top of your head? Look above -- you're staring at the heretofore unseen BlackBerry clamshell, the Kickstart. The Boy Genius snagged a handful of photos of the device (which apparently he's known about for "a while"), and has decided to share his good fortune with the rest of the world. The phone sports a Pearl-esque keyboard, typical trackball navigation, and apparently utilizes both an internal and external LCD screen. No word on specs, carriers, or a release date, but BGR is saying this puppy is due before the end of the year. You'll know more when we know more!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Ready to have your brain blown out through the top of your head? Look above -- you're staring at the heretofore unseen BlackBerry clamshell, the Kickstart. The Boy Genius snagged a handful of photos of the device (which apparently he's known about for "a while"), and has decided to share his good fortune with the rest of the world. The phone sports a Pearl-esque keyboard, typical trackball navigation, and apparently utilizes both an internal and external LCD screen. No word on specs, carriers, or a release date, but BGR is saying this puppy is due before the end of the year. You'll know more when we know more!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 finally available for $99
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If you've done anything other than mash F5 (or similar) at Hercules' website the past few seasons, you've likely forgotten all about that sub-$100 Mobile DJ MP3 that surfaced over a year ago. For whatever reason, the thing is just now shipping, but we suppose obnoxiously late is better than never, right? Dubbed the world's "first wireless digital mixing mini-controller," it's available as we speak in black or white hues for $99.99. Release is posted in full after the jump.Permalink | Email this | Comments
If you've done anything other than mash F5 (or similar) at Hercules' website the past few seasons, you've likely forgotten all about that sub-$100 Mobile DJ MP3 that surfaced over a year ago. For whatever reason, the thing is just now shipping, but we suppose obnoxiously late is better than never, right? Dubbed the world's "first wireless digital mixing mini-controller," it's available as we speak in black or white hues for $99.99. Release is posted in full after the jump.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Samsung T10 goes floral for spring
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It rains every day and the birds won't shut up -- yeah, spring's here, and Samsung's celebrating by dressing up the T10 in this fetching black and purple floral number. Details are scarce, as the "La Fleur Special Edition" of the well-regarded PMP isn't official yet, but we'd expect to see it pop up rather soonish.
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It rains every day and the birds won't shut up -- yeah, spring's here, and Samsung's celebrating by dressing up the T10 in this fetching black and purple floral number. Details are scarce, as the "La Fleur Special Edition" of the well-regarded PMP isn't official yet, but we'd expect to see it pop up rather soonish.
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Tangled Wires are Ugly, But What About Tangled Wire Lamps? [Design]
Exposed cables can be downright hideous or damn near artistic depending on the situation. Apparently, when South Korean designer Kwangho Lee sees a mess of tangled wires, he thinks "art." The concept...
AT&T Giving Free Starbucks Wi-Fi to iPhone Users? [Free Wi-Fi]
Some Macrumors readers are reporting that AT&T's Starbucks and Barnes and Noble Wi-Fi hotspots are coughing up free internet access for iPhone users. When you hit up the wireless at these locations,...
EO Wilson and Elizabeth Kolbert in conversation
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Thursday night at Town Hall, the Natural Resources Defense Council presented E.O. Wilson interviewed by the author and New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert. Father of biodiversity, "Darwin's Natural Heir", Pulitzer Prize winner, author of 25 books, ecologist, and humanist...
Thursday night at Town Hall, the Natural Resources Defense Council presented E.O. Wilson interviewed by the author and New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert. Father of biodiversity, "Darwin's Natural Heir", Pulitzer Prize winner, author of 25 books, ecologist, and humanist...
New Memory Resistor Circuit Could Make Instant-Boot PCs, Emulate Brain Functions [Gadgets]
A fourth circuit element called memristor (the first three being resistors, capacitors and inductors) has been proposed since 1971, but HP labs has finally made a working physical model of the thing....
T-Mobile to debut 3G as voice-only. No data. We're over it.
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Well screw us -- T-Mobile's 3G network debut tomorrow? It's going to be voice only. That's right, you heard us, VOICE ONLY. So trepidatious is this company to actually get their 3G data rollout, um, rolled out, they're launching first with kneecapped voice-only service, keeping only EDGE for those demanding data. Here's the snippet from the memo we received:
"3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following our current GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3G is a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supporting existing data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this next generation network will power 'high-speed' (3G) products and services that connect customers in new and exciting ways. ... Inform customers who are interested in high-speed data that the first phase of our 3G roll out supports voice only."
No word on when T-Mobile actually plans to turn on the faster data, but for everyone who hasn't already jumped ship -- hoping against hope -- the wait continues.
P.S. -Don't believe everything you hear about this kind of thing being status quo. Every single major US 3G network -- including Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint -- went live as either data card-only (with phones added later), or data and voice together.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Well screw us -- T-Mobile's 3G network debut tomorrow? It's going to be voice only. That's right, you heard us, VOICE ONLY. So trepidatious is this company to actually get their 3G data rollout, um, rolled out, they're launching first with kneecapped voice-only service, keeping only EDGE for those demanding data. Here's the snippet from the memo we received:
"3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following our current GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3G is a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supporting existing data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this next generation network will power 'high-speed' (3G) products and services that connect customers in new and exciting ways. ... Inform customers who are interested in high-speed data that the first phase of our 3G roll out supports voice only."
No word on when T-Mobile actually plans to turn on the faster data, but for everyone who hasn't already jumped ship -- hoping against hope -- the wait continues.
P.S. -Don't believe everything you hear about this kind of thing being status quo. Every single major US 3G network -- including Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint -- went live as either data card-only (with phones added later), or data and voice together.Permalink | Email this | Comments
HP creates radical 'memristor' technology, brains explode
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"Memristors" are one of several memory technologies that have been theorized and promised in the coming years. HP has made a real memristor, however, and the way solid state memory is created and stored could have just changed forever. First theorized in 1971, memristors are basic circuits like resistors, capacitors, and inductors. These circuits are able to store data by allowing their levels of electrical resistance to fluctuate between high and low, or 0 and 1 to a computer. Like flash memory, they retain that data without power -- except they do it all on one circuit and at the speed of D-RAM. In the end, we could be looking at a whole new kind of storage, as long as someone can figure out how to get these things onto integrated circuits. Nerds hats off, return to your fanboyism -- now.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
"Memristors" are one of several memory technologies that have been theorized and promised in the coming years. HP has made a real memristor, however, and the way solid state memory is created and stored could have just changed forever. First theorized in 1971, memristors are basic circuits like resistors, capacitors, and inductors. These circuits are able to store data by allowing their levels of electrical resistance to fluctuate between high and low, or 0 and 1 to a computer. Like flash memory, they retain that data without power -- except they do it all on one circuit and at the speed of D-RAM. In the end, we could be looking at a whole new kind of storage, as long as someone can figure out how to get these things onto integrated circuits. Nerds hats off, return to your fanboyism -- now.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Report: In Emergencies, People Turn to Facebook
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Hollywood "Stars" Punk'd Into Going to Scarlet TV Premiere [Lg Tv]
We weren't the only ones fooled by LG's Scarlet TV that masqueraded as a TV series. LG managed to convince Hollywood's red carpet-loving "starlets" to come out as well, thinking that it was for the...
BlogRize: Social News Gets Personal
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Craig Wallen Is Rustic and In-your-face at L’Impero
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Samsung's High End 650 Series LCDs Reviewed (Verdict: Great) [HDTVs]
CNet's reviewed Samsung's 52-inch 650 series LCD, the LN52A650. While there is a 750 series, it's worth noting that those sets get MPEG and MP3 playback from USB drives but have the same picture. So,...
Yamaha's notepad / keyboard hybrid concept: a songwriter's dream
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Yamaha's got a thing for making dreams into reality, and we must say, we're crossing our fingers and hoping to all that's good and merciful in this world that the above pictured device goes commercial. Little is actually known about the keyboard / notepad hybrid aside from the fact that it was showcased at the Milano Salone trade fair in Italy, and for what it's worth, Yamaha christened the device "key for journey." Look, there's even slots in the leather-bound lid so the keys have room to breathe when it's all closed up. Ah well, a boy can dream, can't he?
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Yamaha's got a thing for making dreams into reality, and we must say, we're crossing our fingers and hoping to all that's good and merciful in this world that the above pictured device goes commercial. Little is actually known about the keyboard / notepad hybrid aside from the fact that it was showcased at the Milano Salone trade fair in Italy, and for what it's worth, Yamaha christened the device "key for journey." Look, there's even slots in the leather-bound lid so the keys have room to breathe when it's all closed up. Ah well, a boy can dream, can't he?
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Tables Available at Kingswood and the E.U.; Sfoglia and the Little Owl Mostly Booked
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It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Neighborhood Chic.
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Neighborhood Chic.
i-Bean Head Mounted Video System
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
As far as I can tell, the head mounted video viewers haven’t exactly made a killing in the consumer electronics market yet. The myvu put itself on prominent display at CES Las Vegas this year, and you can read about that on our Sister Site. The Vuzix iWear VR920 was also on display at CES, and it looks somewhat promising.
This next candidate in this growing head mounted video market is the i-Bean. This one is different from the other two aforementioned products because it is not goggles, but an attachment for regular sunglasses or regular glasses. All you have to do is suction cup them onto your usual eyewear.
The i-Bean says that it produces an image that is equivalent to a 21 inch screen from a distance of one meter away. It even has a built in TV tuner, but I’m not sure that it will work when the big HDTV changeover occurs.
As for power, the i-Bean runs on AC power, but you can take it on the road with 3 AA batteries. Apparently, this device is smaller and lighter than most devices of its type, at only 10 grams.
This device certainly costs a whole lot at $385.00, at Mikimoto Beans, a site translated from the Japanese.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
As far as I can tell, the head mounted video viewers haven’t exactly made a killing in the consumer electronics market yet. The myvu put itself on prominent display at CES Las Vegas this year, and you can read about that on our Sister Site. The Vuzix iWear VR920 was also on display at CES, and it looks somewhat promising.
This next candidate in this growing head mounted video market is the i-Bean. This one is different from the other two aforementioned products because it is not goggles, but an attachment for regular sunglasses or regular glasses. All you have to do is suction cup them onto your usual eyewear.
The i-Bean says that it produces an image that is equivalent to a 21 inch screen from a distance of one meter away. It even has a built in TV tuner, but I’m not sure that it will work when the big HDTV changeover occurs.
As for power, the i-Bean runs on AC power, but you can take it on the road with 3 AA batteries. Apparently, this device is smaller and lighter than most devices of its type, at only 10 grams.
This device certainly costs a whole lot at $385.00, at Mikimoto Beans, a site translated from the Japanese.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
Dealzmodo Ahoy: HDTVs Will Get Stupid Cheap Next Month [Dealzmodo]
According to HD Guru, Sony's not content with its less-than-number-one status in flat panels, so it's planning to claw its way back into consumers' hearts with deep price cuts on all of its 2008...
U.S. Consumers "Get the Cheap Stuff."
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Lambert, Getty ImagesWe had a faint hope that the rise in food prices might lead people to buy more carefully, perhaps cook more from scratch instead of buying prepared food, or even cut back on meat and eat more vegetables. No such luck; according to the IHT, Americans are just buying more crap, because the cheap calories come from the most processed, corn-based foods. My favourite quote:"In Ohio, Holly Levitsky is replacing the Lucky Charms cereal in her kitchen with Millville Marshmallows and Stars, a less expensive store brand." Pizza sales at Domino's are down, while Wal-Mart says that sales of peanut butter ...
Lambert, Getty ImagesWe had a faint hope that the rise in food prices might lead people to buy more carefully, perhaps cook more from scratch instead of buying prepared food, or even cut back on meat and eat more vegetables. No such luck; according to the IHT, Americans are just buying more crap, because the cheap calories come from the most processed, corn-based foods. My favourite quote:"In Ohio, Holly Levitsky is replacing the Lucky Charms cereal in her kitchen with Millville Marshmallows and Stars, a less expensive store brand." Pizza sales at Domino's are down, while Wal-Mart says that sales of peanut butter ...
iLuv kicks out i168 and i169 HD Radio alarm clocks
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Something's really wrong with the world if more than a few months pass by without a new iPod alarm clock from iLuv, so we suppose everyone's a-okay for a few more months now. Announced today, the firm has introduced its first pair of HD Radio clocks, and sure enough, one of 'em plays nice with Cupertino's darling. The i169 would be that player, which offers up a mostly black motif, dual stereo speakers, remote, iPod dock, AM / FM / HD Radio reception, an auxiliary input and dual alarm settings for good measure. As for the currently available i168, it provides most everything you read up there sans the iPod compatibility, but then again, it only demands $89.99. What about the i169, you ask? It'll set you back a cool $169.99 when it lands in "early May." Full release waiting after the break.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Something's really wrong with the world if more than a few months pass by without a new iPod alarm clock from iLuv, so we suppose everyone's a-okay for a few more months now. Announced today, the firm has introduced its first pair of HD Radio clocks, and sure enough, one of 'em plays nice with Cupertino's darling. The i169 would be that player, which offers up a mostly black motif, dual stereo speakers, remote, iPod dock, AM / FM / HD Radio reception, an auxiliary input and dual alarm settings for good measure. As for the currently available i168, it provides most everything you read up there sans the iPod compatibility, but then again, it only demands $89.99. What about the i169, you ask? It'll set you back a cool $169.99 when it lands in "early May." Full release waiting after the break.Permalink | Email this | Comments
MacBook Air users still faced with overheating problems?
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We're still hearing reports of MacBook Air overheating woe, well after an EFI update in April that was meant to address some of those problems. While hot computers are nothing new, the MacBook Air starts shutting down cores and offloading processes when things get bad, which means users are faced with aggravating stop-start freezing until they can manage to cool the computer off -- or just put it to sleep and let it "rest." Apparently some people have traced this back to the age-old misapplied thermal grease problem, but that's hardly a solace for the average consumer trying to convince Apple to fix this thing for them. We took a MacBook Air that was acting up into the Genius Bar and Apple claimed it couldn't reproduce the problem, though we have heard cases of Apple replacing the computer for users. We'd be curious to know just how many Air users are having trouble, and if the X300 is experiencing anything similar, so let us know in the comments.
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We're still hearing reports of MacBook Air overheating woe, well after an EFI update in April that was meant to address some of those problems. While hot computers are nothing new, the MacBook Air starts shutting down cores and offloading processes when things get bad, which means users are faced with aggravating stop-start freezing until they can manage to cool the computer off -- or just put it to sleep and let it "rest." Apparently some people have traced this back to the age-old misapplied thermal grease problem, but that's hardly a solace for the average consumer trying to convince Apple to fix this thing for them. We took a MacBook Air that was acting up into the Genius Bar and Apple claimed it couldn't reproduce the problem, though we have heard cases of Apple replacing the computer for users. We'd be curious to know just how many Air users are having trouble, and if the X300 is experiencing anything similar, so let us know in the comments.
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T-Mobile 3G Launch: No 3G Data?! [Rumor]
TmoNews has gotten their hands on a seemingly internal T-Mobile doc discussing their imminent 3G plans. As tipped, it'll launch in NYC tomorrow and 20+ major markets by the end of the year. One thing...
On TMO Doing 3G Voice Only... [Wireless]
BTW, you might have seen our post this morning about T-Mobile not having 3G data at launch. What I've learned from Wilson is that actually, updating networks with voice first and data later has...
Fujitsu's "Zero-Watt" Monitor Uses Zero Power in Standby Mode [Displays]
Fujitsu Siemens has developed a new monitor that claims to use zero power in standby mode. This money-saving monitor miracle is made possible thanks to a built-in switch that shuts down the monitor...
Western Digital's VelociRaptor drive gets reviewed
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We already had some early benchmarks of Western Digital's speedy new VelociRaptor hard drive the day it was announced, but the folks at Extreme Tech have now had a bit more time to spend with the drive, and they've churned out a full review of it for those that still haven't made up their mind. As with others, they found the drive more than lived up to its promise of being the "world's fastest SATA disk," with it even beating out many solid state drives in terms of write performance. The biggest downsides, as you might expect, are its relatively high (but not unreasonable) price to gigabyte ratio, and its maximum 300GB capacity, although that's nothing a second (or third) drive can't solve. Of course, they don't stop there, and you can find plenty of charts and comparisons to quench your curiosity by hitting up the link below.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
We already had some early benchmarks of Western Digital's speedy new VelociRaptor hard drive the day it was announced, but the folks at Extreme Tech have now had a bit more time to spend with the drive, and they've churned out a full review of it for those that still haven't made up their mind. As with others, they found the drive more than lived up to its promise of being the "world's fastest SATA disk," with it even beating out many solid state drives in terms of write performance. The biggest downsides, as you might expect, are its relatively high (but not unreasonable) price to gigabyte ratio, and its maximum 300GB capacity, although that's nothing a second (or third) drive can't solve. Of course, they don't stop there, and you can find plenty of charts and comparisons to quench your curiosity by hitting up the link below.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings Black / Gold
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We can expect a handful of colorways to release of the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings, and we present to you another, which features a Black and Gold color scheme. As we can see, the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings Black / Gold features a dominate Black with Gold stitching and other accents. Additional
We can expect a handful of colorways to release of the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings, and we present to you another, which features a Black and Gold color scheme. As we can see, the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings Black / Gold features a dominate Black with Gold stitching and other accents. Additional information coming soon, big thanks to our friend Jason.
We can expect a handful of colorways to release of the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings, and we present to you another, which features a Black and Gold color scheme. As we can see, the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings Black / Gold features a dominate Black with Gold stitching and other accents. Additional
We can expect a handful of colorways to release of the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings, and we present to you another, which features a Black and Gold color scheme. As we can see, the Air Jordan 6IX (Six) Rings Black / Gold features a dominate Black with Gold stitching and other accents. Additional information coming soon, big thanks to our friend Jason.
Warner Bros. to Release Movies for Apple TV and On Demand Same Day as DVD [Home Entertainment]
The format war over, and Blu-ray safely enthroned as the victor, Warner can now turn its sights beyond—to downloads and the infinite format war. Time Warner's chief executive announced today...
Stash x Nike Air Force 1 High
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Graffiti legend Stash and Nike have joined forces once again to collaborate on the Air Force 1 High. The last time these two met, it produced one of the most rarest and sought after Nike Air Force 1’s to ever be created. It was very limited and ultimately re-released at the Nike One Night Only
Graffiti legend Stash and Nike have joined forces once again to collaborate on the Air Force 1 High. The last time these two met, it produced one of the most rarest and sought after Nike Air Force 1’s to ever be created. It was very limited and ultimately re-released at the Nike One Night Only event.
This time around, the main color is black and is combined with a design on the mid-panel and on the strap. In addition, a reptile print is seen at the front and back of the shoe. Stay posted for more news. Via Recon.
Graffiti legend Stash and Nike have joined forces once again to collaborate on the Air Force 1 High. The last time these two met, it produced one of the most rarest and sought after Nike Air Force 1’s to ever be created. It was very limited and ultimately re-released at the Nike One Night Only
Graffiti legend Stash and Nike have joined forces once again to collaborate on the Air Force 1 High. The last time these two met, it produced one of the most rarest and sought after Nike Air Force 1’s to ever be created. It was very limited and ultimately re-released at the Nike One Night Only event.
This time around, the main color is black and is combined with a design on the mid-panel and on the strap. In addition, a reptile print is seen at the front and back of the shoe. Stay posted for more news. Via Recon.
RadiSys Procelerant Z500 Atom-based COM
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Terry Kenney Wants to Turn Big Truck Traffic into Electricity
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While the Japanese are trying to produce electricity from train station gates (!?), entrepreneur Terry Kenney is going after a bigger target: Trucks. It took him eight years to get a working prototype, but now there's one working at the Port of Oakland which Kenney calls the "Dragon Power Station". Special plates are set on the road, and as big trucks drive over them (about 2,500 of them per day at the port), they compress a tank of hydraulic fluid under the road, which in turn creates a series of pumping actions that turns a generator to produce electricity....
While the Japanese are trying to produce electricity from train station gates (!?), entrepreneur Terry Kenney is going after a bigger target: Trucks. It took him eight years to get a working prototype, but now there's one working at the Port of Oakland which Kenney calls the "Dragon Power Station". Special plates are set on the road, and as big trucks drive over them (about 2,500 of them per day at the port), they compress a tank of hydraulic fluid under the road, which in turn creates a series of pumping actions that turns a generator to produce electricity....
Disney and WowWee team up on cute, killer bots for the ironic uprising
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Need some irony with your angst-battered diet this morning? Swell, try some of this. Disney and Pixar are set to release their latest animated blockbuster, WALL-E, this summer. The premise of the film finds WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class) cleaning up the Earth's trash after rampant, unchecked consumerism made the planet uninhabitable. So how do they promote the film? You got it, they launch a new line of plastic WALL-E robots developed in partnership with WowWee and Thinkway Toys which no child could possibly live without. Ultimate WALL-E will list for $190 when launched sometime this summer and feature 10 motors, a remote control, and plenty of sensors to avoid obstacles, respond to touch, and feel the mocking satire of its own existence. The bot will be joined by a $25 iDance WALL-E (think i-Species) and a $40 FlyTech Tinker Bell when they make their May 29th debut in San Mateo at the Maker Faire.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Need some irony with your angst-battered diet this morning? Swell, try some of this. Disney and Pixar are set to release their latest animated blockbuster, WALL-E, this summer. The premise of the film finds WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class) cleaning up the Earth's trash after rampant, unchecked consumerism made the planet uninhabitable. So how do they promote the film? You got it, they launch a new line of plastic WALL-E robots developed in partnership with WowWee and Thinkway Toys which no child could possibly live without. Ultimate WALL-E will list for $190 when launched sometime this summer and feature 10 motors, a remote control, and plenty of sensors to avoid obstacles, respond to touch, and feel the mocking satire of its own existence. The bot will be joined by a $25 iDance WALL-E (think i-Species) and a $40 FlyTech Tinker Bell when they make their May 29th debut in San Mateo at the Maker Faire.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
St. Pauli FC x Nike Dunk Premium Pack
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Last month, first pictures of the St. Pauli FC x Nike pack surfaced and displayed the German’s team in the form of two Dunks, one Low and one High. The Dunk Low features white as its base color accented by premium materials including an ostrich leather swoosh and embossed details on the mid-panel. Furthermore, the
Last month, first pictures of the St. Pauli FC x Nike pack surfaced and displayed the German’s team in the form of two Dunks, one Low and one High. The Dunk Low features white as its base color accented by premium materials including an ostrich leather swoosh and embossed details on the mid-panel.
Furthermore, the team’s logo can be seen on the tongue. The other pair from the pack is the black High top version which also features premium materials similar to its counterpart and a skull is printed in the middle of the shoe. Overkill has reported that they will be selling both models on May 30th, 2008.
Last month, first pictures of the St. Pauli FC x Nike pack surfaced and displayed the German’s team in the form of two Dunks, one Low and one High. The Dunk Low features white as its base color accented by premium materials including an ostrich leather swoosh and embossed details on the mid-panel. Furthermore, the
Last month, first pictures of the St. Pauli FC x Nike pack surfaced and displayed the German’s team in the form of two Dunks, one Low and one High. The Dunk Low features white as its base color accented by premium materials including an ostrich leather swoosh and embossed details on the mid-panel.
Furthermore, the team’s logo can be seen on the tongue. The other pair from the pack is the black High top version which also features premium materials similar to its counterpart and a skull is printed in the middle of the shoe. Overkill has reported that they will be selling both models on May 30th, 2008.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
How to Save The World...One Cellphone at a Time [EcoModo]
Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek put together a logical plan of action for bringing cellphone recycling to the U.S. over on his blog. However, it requires the collective effort of all of...
Black EeePC 900 appears in the wild, goes well with dinner
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Although the Eee PC 700 comes in a whole rainbow of colors, the big brother 900 has only made appearances in white so far -- but it looks like ASUS has been quietly prepping a black version as well. These pics just popped up on Flickr with virtually no explanation, but that's definitely a black Eee PC 900 next to someone's terrifying dinner. Seriously, that thing is looking at us. Hit the read link for several more shots.
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Although the Eee PC 700 comes in a whole rainbow of colors, the big brother 900 has only made appearances in white so far -- but it looks like ASUS has been quietly prepping a black version as well. These pics just popped up on Flickr with virtually no explanation, but that's definitely a black Eee PC 900 next to someone's terrifying dinner. Seriously, that thing is looking at us. Hit the read link for several more shots.
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Alienware's Area-51 m17x gaming laptop now on sale
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For most, Alienware's AlienNetwork debut was somewhat of a letdown. Nevertheless, at least one good thing did come out of the whole event, and that's the availability of the m17x gaming monster. This 17-inch beast of a laptop finally has its own dedicated page, and yes, you can get your order in starting today. Packed within, you'll find your choice of Intel Core 2 Duo processor, twin GPUs for that sweet SLI action, a WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) display, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, oodles of hard drive space, a dual-layer DVD writer (or optional Blu-ray burner), enough ports for you and your cousin and a 12-cell battery that'll likely last an hour on a good day. Sadly, this Crysis destroyer starts at $2,949 (and breaks the $5k mark with ease), and it looks as if units won't start arriving until late May at best.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
For most, Alienware's AlienNetwork debut was somewhat of a letdown. Nevertheless, at least one good thing did come out of the whole event, and that's the availability of the m17x gaming monster. This 17-inch beast of a laptop finally has its own dedicated page, and yes, you can get your order in starting today. Packed within, you'll find your choice of Intel Core 2 Duo processor, twin GPUs for that sweet SLI action, a WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) display, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, oodles of hard drive space, a dual-layer DVD writer (or optional Blu-ray burner), enough ports for you and your cousin and a 12-cell battery that'll likely last an hour on a good day. Sadly, this Crysis destroyer starts at $2,949 (and breaks the $5k mark with ease), and it looks as if units won't start arriving until late May at best.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Microsoft gives cops COFEE: free computer forensic tools
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Cops doing computer forensic work already have a ton of tools to choose from, but Microsoft is doing its part to help out as well -- the company just revealed that it's been distributing a special thumb drive to cops in 15 countries to help them identify and extract information from suspects' computers. The drive, called COFEE for Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor, is in use by more than 2,000 officers, including some in the States, and Microsoft is giving it away for free, saying that its doing it not for profit but to "help make ensure the Internet stays safe." COFEE contains more than 150 commands that can be used to collect information, decrypt passwords, and poke through network activity, which helps alleviate the problem of having to remove and transport a suspect's computer for evidence purposes -- officers can just plug in the drive. There's no word on when Microsoft will start widely distributing the drives, but we'd assume it'll be soon.
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Cops doing computer forensic work already have a ton of tools to choose from, but Microsoft is doing its part to help out as well -- the company just revealed that it's been distributing a special thumb drive to cops in 15 countries to help them identify and extract information from suspects' computers. The drive, called COFEE for Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor, is in use by more than 2,000 officers, including some in the States, and Microsoft is giving it away for free, saying that its doing it not for profit but to "help make ensure the Internet stays safe." COFEE contains more than 150 commands that can be used to collect information, decrypt passwords, and poke through network activity, which helps alleviate the problem of having to remove and transport a suspect's computer for evidence purposes -- officers can just plug in the drive. There's no word on when Microsoft will start widely distributing the drives, but we'd assume it'll be soon.
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How An Electronic Lock Helped a Crazy Austrian Man Keep His Daughter as a Sex Slave For 24 Years [Shocking]
To be honest, I wish that I never learned of the Josef Fritzl story in the first place—but it was hard to avoid given the severity of the crimes committed. However, the fact that a man could...
Weathly, Anonymous Treehugger Buys Eco-House For $15 Million [Architecture]
If you had $15 million to spend on a home, would you choose to drop that cash on this concept home set to be built in a Cotswold nature reserve? Apparently that is just what an anonymous buyer did...
iPhone Solar Star Edition from Goldstriker
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TG Sambo rolls out web-browsing, T-DMB-packing PMP for Korea
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Korean manufacturer TG Sambo has seen a few of its products released 'round these parts, but it looks like that won't be the case with its latest PMP, at least as long as it packs some of that mythical T-DMB mobile TV we keep hearing about. If that doesn't preclude you, however, the unit certainly looks to be decent enough, with it boasting a 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, built-in WiFi for some supposedly full-fledged web browsing, 16MB of flash memory, and Windows CE 5.0 for an OS. No word on a price, unfortunately, but you can at least get a good look at its 15mm-thick form factor by hitting up the read link below.
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Korean manufacturer TG Sambo has seen a few of its products released 'round these parts, but it looks like that won't be the case with its latest PMP, at least as long as it packs some of that mythical T-DMB mobile TV we keep hearing about. If that doesn't preclude you, however, the unit certainly looks to be decent enough, with it boasting a 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, built-in WiFi for some supposedly full-fledged web browsing, 16MB of flash memory, and Windows CE 5.0 for an OS. No word on a price, unfortunately, but you can at least get a good look at its 15mm-thick form factor by hitting up the read link below.
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Windows XP SP3 Officially Delayed [Windows XP]
It's April 29, and Microsoft has to make the unfortunate decision of delaying Windows XP SP3 due to compatibility issues between it and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System, something none of...
Lightning Review: Canon 40D DSLR [Digital Cameras]
The Gadget: Canon's 40D DSLR is their lower end prosumer DSLR, step above the Rebel series cams. It has, most notably a 10.1 megapixel rating and 3-inch LCD screen, Canon's latest DIGIC III processor...
The 2008 Ecocity World Summit: “Ecocity is Beautiful, Ecocity is Possible!â€
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San Francisco’s Nob Hill became a hive of green activity last week, as city planners, activists, academics, public officials, businessmen, students, indigenous leaders and others gathered to discuss issues ranging from veganism as a strategy to end world hunger to persuading unions to support high-speed rail at the 2008 Ecocity World Summit. The week-long happening, which focused on the world’s cities and their interactions with the biosphere, brought together some of the key thi...
San Francisco’s Nob Hill became a hive of green activity last week, as city planners, activists, academics, public officials, businessmen, students, indigenous leaders and others gathered to discuss issues ranging from veganism as a strategy to end world hunger to persuading unions to support high-speed rail at the 2008 Ecocity World Summit. The week-long happening, which focused on the world’s cities and their interactions with the biosphere, brought together some of the key thi...
Researchers tout progress in spinning artificial spider silk
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We've seen plenty of attempts to mimic spiders in robot-form, but that's not the only bit of inspiration arising from our eight-legged friends, with a number of other researchers also doing their best to artificially replicate the way a spider spins silk. Now, according to the BBC, it seems that a team from the Technical University of Munich has made some significant progress on that front, which could one day lead to a new means of manufacturing strong but lightweight materials. Specifically, the team created a "device" consisting of three channels etched into a piece of glass, which allows for different combinations protein and salts to be mixed together and extruded as a fiber. They are quick to point out, however, that the resulting fiber is not of "particularly high quality," and that while it's a step forward, the whole idea is still "a very big puzzle and there are many pieces missing."Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
We've seen plenty of attempts to mimic spiders in robot-form, but that's not the only bit of inspiration arising from our eight-legged friends, with a number of other researchers also doing their best to artificially replicate the way a spider spins silk. Now, according to the BBC, it seems that a team from the Technical University of Munich has made some significant progress on that front, which could one day lead to a new means of manufacturing strong but lightweight materials. Specifically, the team created a "device" consisting of three channels etched into a piece of glass, which allows for different combinations protein and salts to be mixed together and extruded as a fiber. They are quick to point out, however, that the resulting fiber is not of "particularly high quality," and that while it's a step forward, the whole idea is still "a very big puzzle and there are many pieces missing."Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sealife DC800 underwater camera goes deep, stays dry
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Attention wet people: Sealife has released the DC800 Underwater Digital Camera. This modular unit -- it drops into a waterproof case or will operate as an out-of-water point-and-shoot -- includes an 8-megapixel camera with 2.7-inch display, wide-angle lens, SD/SDHC card support, and 4x optical zoom. So what makes this camera diver-friendly? Its menus and modes are designed for sub-surface snappers with five underwater modes to deal with the various water bodies' muck, grime, and color. The DC800 will function at 200 feet, weighs about 17 ounces and will set you back $549. Sure, you could get another point-and-shoot and waterproof case, but prepare to suffer the ridicule of your diver friends.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Attention wet people: Sealife has released the DC800 Underwater Digital Camera. This modular unit -- it drops into a waterproof case or will operate as an out-of-water point-and-shoot -- includes an 8-megapixel camera with 2.7-inch display, wide-angle lens, SD/SDHC card support, and 4x optical zoom. So what makes this camera diver-friendly? Its menus and modes are designed for sub-surface snappers with five underwater modes to deal with the various water bodies' muck, grime, and color. The DC800 will function at 200 feet, weighs about 17 ounces and will set you back $549. Sure, you could get another point-and-shoot and waterproof case, but prepare to suffer the ridicule of your diver friends.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Japanese Nose Mask Pit Saves You From Allergies, Talking Normally [Japan]
Are your allergies so severe that a Claritin has no effect? The Japanese have a solution, and it involves shoving round pieces of plastic up your nose to block out allergens. It may seem unorthodox,...
Throw Alarm Clock
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Have you ever been so mad to wake up in the morning that you smash your alarm clock? Hopefully you don’t do that every day, or that would be one expensive habit.
However, you could purchase the Throw Alarm Clock, a special type of alarm clock which actually requires you to bounce or throw it in order to switch it off.
As you can see, the Throw Alarm Clock is a cushioned ball with an LCD display. It also has all the features of an alarm clock such as a time, date, as well as an hourly chime and the aforementioned alarm.
This Throw Alarm Clock is available in several sport ball shapes such as Cricket, Golf, and Football (aka Soccer). It also comes with a circular stand that mounts the ball, so it will not roll off of the nightstand.
So if you are the type who really needs to let out your aggression on your alarm clock, then you owe it to yourself and your wallet to purchase the Throw Alarm Clock now on the Boy Stuff site for £9.95. That, or you can truly deal with your anger management issues and try and wake up with a cheery disposition.
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Have you ever been so mad to wake up in the morning that you smash your alarm clock? Hopefully you don’t do that every day, or that would be one expensive habit.
However, you could purchase the Throw Alarm Clock, a special type of alarm clock which actually requires you to bounce or throw it in order to switch it off.
As you can see, the Throw Alarm Clock is a cushioned ball with an LCD display. It also has all the features of an alarm clock such as a time, date, as well as an hourly chime and the aforementioned alarm.
This Throw Alarm Clock is available in several sport ball shapes such as Cricket, Golf, and Football (aka Soccer). It also comes with a circular stand that mounts the ball, so it will not roll off of the nightstand.
So if you are the type who really needs to let out your aggression on your alarm clock, then you owe it to yourself and your wallet to purchase the Throw Alarm Clock now on the Boy Stuff site for £9.95. That, or you can truly deal with your anger management issues and try and wake up with a cheery disposition.
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Former Elaine’s Bartender Brian McDonald Tells All
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In Last Call at Elaine’s, Brain McDonald recalls his time as a recovering alcoholic, tending bar at the glamorous Upper East Side saloon-cum-salon from 1986 to 1997. McDonald left Elaine’s in the most heroic of ways, after a publication party there for his first book. However, it’s clear from his memoir that Elaine Kaufman, the firebrand who still runs her eponymous restaurant after celebrating its 45th anniversary this month, had a great deal of influence on his second career. We asked him about his time with her and what she thought of his tell-all.
In Last Call at Elaine’s, Brain McDonald recalls his time as a recovering alcoholic, tending bar at the glamorous Upper East Side saloon-cum-salon from 1986 to 1997. McDonald left Elaine’s in the most heroic of ways, after a publication party there for his first book. However, it’s clear from his memoir that Elaine Kaufman, the firebrand who still runs her eponymous restaurant after celebrating its 45th anniversary this month, had a great deal of influence on his second career. We asked him about his time with her and what she thought of his tell-all.
Question of the Day: How Big is Your Monitor? [Question Of The Day]
We already asked about the size of your TV, so it is only fitting that we do a follow-up focusing on computer monitors. The choices after the break offer a basic range that should accommodate owners...
iPhone Data Plan for Deaf Now Available: $40 a Month [IPhone]
The "near future" for the impending iPhone data plan for the deaf was apparently four months. Dubbed the Text Accessibility Plan for iPhone, it comes with unlimited text messaging, browsing and...
Survey Shows 75% of UK Drivers Want Cars with Stop-Start Systems
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Stop-start technology makes a lot of sense, and we're quite disappointed that it is taking so long to become widespread. It conserves fuel and reduces emissions in city driving by shutting down the engine when the car is stopped (red light, dense traffic, etc), and restarting it instantaneously when the drive takes his or her foot off the brake pedal. You get part of the benefits of a hybrid car at a much lower price tag.So it is not surprising that a new survey shows that 3/4 of UK drivers would buy a car with a stop-start system. Problem is, there are only three carmakers that offer stop-start systems on non-hybrid models, Citroën (we wrote about the
Stop-start technology makes a lot of sense, and we're quite disappointed that it is taking so long to become widespread. It conserves fuel and reduces emissions in city driving by shutting down the engine when the car is stopped (red light, dense traffic, etc), and restarting it instantaneously when the drive takes his or her foot off the brake pedal. You get part of the benefits of a hybrid car at a much lower price tag.So it is not surprising that a new survey shows that 3/4 of UK drivers would buy a car with a stop-start system. Problem is, there are only three carmakers that offer stop-start systems on non-hybrid models, Citroën (we wrote about the
Samsung Glyde (aka U940 née F700) Pops Up in Verizon's Database [Glyde]
Samsung's long-linger F700/u940, has been rumored to hit the big V for a while, but Phone Area's reporting that it's now locked and cocked in Verizon's internal InfoManager as the Glyde, though sans...
Alienware "Fastest Ever" 17-Inch Area-51 m17x Gaming Notebook On Sale Right Now [Alienware]
Alienware's latest community effort is AlienNetwork, a "digital channel" which debuted today. To kick off the show with a bang, they revealed that their "fastest ever" 17-inch Area-51 m17x gaming...
Shape-Shifting Robot Re-Assembles Itself, Will Chase Snotty Teens on Motorbikes One Day [Robots]
University of Pennsylvania roboticists—who talk like robot versions of Alan Alda—have developed modular artificial creatures capable of recomposing themselves in case they are...
Jumplay: Double Dutch for the New Millennium [Design]
We have all seen those gadgets that display the time or a message using a rapidly oscillating wand fixed with tiny LEDs. However, only designer Jacky Wu was clever enough to apply this technology to...
The Dutch Were Smart About Bikes in 1928
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Eighty years ago the Dutch were building a proper infrastructure for bikes, separating the lanes and making it a safe place to ride. We just built highways and pulled up rail lines. No wonder things turned out the way they did. ::Modern Mechanix...
Eighty years ago the Dutch were building a proper infrastructure for bikes, separating the lanes and making it a safe place to ride. We just built highways and pulled up rail lines. No wonder things turned out the way they did. ::Modern Mechanix...
Airis' Kira 740 Eee lookalike gets reviewed
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French site MobileHub has gotten its hands on another Eee competitor rip-off -- the Airis' Kira 740 (aka, Kira 100) -- and has given it the rundown. The initial impressions are about what you'd expect, besides coming with XP onboard, having 1GB of memory, a VIA C7 1GHz CPU, and a traditional 40GB hard drive, the mini-laptop is almost identical to ASUS' entry. The screen resolution is the same 800 x 480, the keyboard is apparently a shot-for-shot remake, and it features familiar ethernet and WiFi networking options. You can see in the photo above that there are some minor physical differences, though in our opinion they've somehow managed to ugly it up + 30 percent. For €299 (or around $466) you can get yourself a Kira 740 sometime soon. Yay.
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French site MobileHub has gotten its hands on another Eee competitor rip-off -- the Airis' Kira 740 (aka, Kira 100) -- and has given it the rundown. The initial impressions are about what you'd expect, besides coming with XP onboard, having 1GB of memory, a VIA C7 1GHz CPU, and a traditional 40GB hard drive, the mini-laptop is almost identical to ASUS' entry. The screen resolution is the same 800 x 480, the keyboard is apparently a shot-for-shot remake, and it features familiar ethernet and WiFi networking options. You can see in the photo above that there are some minor physical differences, though in our opinion they've somehow managed to ugly it up + 30 percent. For €299 (or around $466) you can get yourself a Kira 740 sometime soon. Yay.
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Lenovo's IdeaPad U110 available for order, shipping soon
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Just as expected, Lenovo has updated its webstore with the shiny new IdeaPad U110. The 11.1-inch ultraportable is available for customizing right now in black or red, and both hues start at $1,899. Currently, the red variant touts a 3- to 5-day wait before shipment occurs, while the black model isn't likely to head your way for 2- to 3-weeks. Of course, Lenovo may be padding those figures a touch, but there's your worst-case scenarios, anyway. Your route to being nearly two grand poorer starts at the read link below.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Just as expected, Lenovo has updated its webstore with the shiny new IdeaPad U110. The 11.1-inch ultraportable is available for customizing right now in black or red, and both hues start at $1,899. Currently, the red variant touts a 3- to 5-day wait before shipment occurs, while the black model isn't likely to head your way for 2- to 3-weeks. Of course, Lenovo may be padding those figures a touch, but there's your worst-case scenarios, anyway. Your route to being nearly two grand poorer starts at the read link below.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Israel's Guardium warbots probably not as lame as their promo video
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We've seen a couple armed defense bots make the scene now -- the US military even has a couple deployed in Iraq -- but the promo video for the $600,000 Guardium bots recently commissioned by Israel isn't exactly a fearsome demonstration of next-gen force. Not only do the rendered old-school CRT displays offer warnings like INTRUDER NONCOMPLIANT, all the bot seems to be able to do is sneeze out of a cloud of white smoke. Terrifying. Maybe these things play better at defense contractor conventions, but something tells us that an actual angry dog might be a little more effective. Check the whole video below.
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We've seen a couple armed defense bots make the scene now -- the US military even has a couple deployed in Iraq -- but the promo video for the $600,000 Guardium bots recently commissioned by Israel isn't exactly a fearsome demonstration of next-gen force. Not only do the rendered old-school CRT displays offer warnings like INTRUDER NONCOMPLIANT, all the bot seems to be able to do is sneeze out of a cloud of white smoke. Terrifying. Maybe these things play better at defense contractor conventions, but something tells us that an actual angry dog might be a little more effective. Check the whole video below.
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Solar Powered Cordless Fan uses the sun to keep you cool
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Until this past weekend came, the area where I live was experiencing near summer-like temperatures outside. I was even forced for a couple of days to kick on the old A/C for a little bit. Most of the time I made do with just some fans around the house, which got me thinking about how much power I must be using running those fans all the time. If I had one of these Solar Powered Cordless Fans, I wouldn’t need to wonder.
As you might imagine, this fan draws all of the power it needs from the suns rays. Personally, I think it’s pretty cool that it gets power from the very thing it is working against. A full charge will net you around 8 hours of life, which isn’t too bad. If you find you’re out of juice and still need some air circulated, you can always just plug it into the wall. Of course all of this energy-saving comes at a price. Around $60 to be exact. It’s more than you’d pay for a similar non-solar fan, but just think of the electricity you’ll be saving.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
Until this past weekend came, the area where I live was experiencing near summer-like temperatures outside. I was even forced for a couple of days to kick on the old A/C for a little bit. Most of the time I made do with just some fans around the house, which got me thinking about how much power I must be using running those fans all the time. If I had one of these Solar Powered Cordless Fans, I wouldn’t need to wonder.
As you might imagine, this fan draws all of the power it needs from the suns rays. Personally, I think it’s pretty cool that it gets power from the very thing it is working against. A full charge will net you around 8 hours of life, which isn’t too bad. If you find you’re out of juice and still need some air circulated, you can always just plug it into the wall. Of course all of this energy-saving comes at a price. Around $60 to be exact. It’s more than you’d pay for a similar non-solar fan, but just think of the electricity you’ll be saving.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
PS2 to PS3 converter bridges the Rock Band / Guitar Hero divide
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It doesn't look like Activision and Harmonix are ever going to make nice and implement broad hardware compatibility for Rock Band and Guitar Hero controllers, but if you've got a sizable investment in PS2 gear, The Ant Commandos' new converter might let you ignore all the nastiness and keep rockin' anyway. TAC's Universal PS2-to-PS3 Converter is compatible with PS3 Rock Band and PS2 / PS3 GHIII, and it works with basically every PS2 axe you can think of, wired and wireless. Not bad for just $20, but c'mon, guys, let's just make this stuff work for real, alright?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
It doesn't look like Activision and Harmonix are ever going to make nice and implement broad hardware compatibility for Rock Band and Guitar Hero controllers, but if you've got a sizable investment in PS2 gear, The Ant Commandos' new converter might let you ignore all the nastiness and keep rockin' anyway. TAC's Universal PS2-to-PS3 Converter is compatible with PS3 Rock Band and PS2 / PS3 GHIII, and it works with basically every PS2 axe you can think of, wired and wireless. Not bad for just $20, but c'mon, guys, let's just make this stuff work for real, alright?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Wearable Chair is the Ultimate Invention [Brilliance]
Seriously, how is it possible that the wearable chair isn't the hottest accessory around today when it was patented 30 whole years ago? Look at it! You strap it to the backs of your legs and you can...
Rachael Ray Remakes Barbuto for a Night
Rachael Ray and Bill Clinton turned Barbuto into their own pop-up restaurant last night, with aspiring teenage cooks (assisted by Iron Chef Michael Symon) preparing a full dinner for a crowd of celebrities. New York's Jada Yuan stopped by with a camera crew and chatted with diners Katie Lee Joel, Bobby Flay, and Joy Behar. Watch the video to see if the event was as Yum-o as expected.
Can Web Apps Get Too Drunk on Aggregation?
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Long tail vs. user experienceNiche Content vs. Economies of ScaleDiverse Commenting Communities vs. Centralized DiscussionConclusion
Verizon and AT&T Adding Millions of Cell Customers... But From Where? [Cellphones]
Verizon Wireless and AT&T's quarterly earnings are both out, with Verizon claiming the "highest net adds in the industry," 1.5 million new subscribers, while AT&T says they've pulled in 1.3 million....
SlingPlayer Mobile Gets Updated For Windows Mobile and Symbian [Software]
Sling's just rolled out new versions of their SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile (both versions) and Symbian S60. It's a free upgrade for current users and adds support for new handsets (Nokia...
LG Secret, a mobile with Wii like control
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Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Last week LG announced the latest phone in their Black Label range, the LG Secret. I was fortunate to be invited to the bloggers press event to hear about the phone and get my hands on one to take home.
There were 2 features of the Secret that really stood out to me, it’s hard, it’s incorporates carbon fiber and tempered glass to protect it from the elements. You can actually smack the screen with your keys without it breaking or even scratching.
Like the Apple iPhone it has a built-in motion detector so the screen automatically rotates depending on orientation and it has a fun element by being used in some of the supplied games. The phone acts a bit like a Wii controller, where you have to flick it to smack a base ball or tilt to navigate a maze. The games are very simple (both graphically and playability wise) but it’s hopefully a sign of exciting things to come.
Check out our review of the LG Secret on our sister Coolest Reviews.
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Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Last week LG announced the latest phone in their Black Label range, the LG Secret. I was fortunate to be invited to the bloggers press event to hear about the phone and get my hands on one to take home.
There were 2 features of the Secret that really stood out to me, it’s hard, it’s incorporates carbon fiber and tempered glass to protect it from the elements. You can actually smack the screen with your keys without it breaking or even scratching.
Like the Apple iPhone it has a built-in motion detector so the screen automatically rotates depending on orientation and it has a fun element by being used in some of the supplied games. The phone acts a bit like a Wii controller, where you have to flick it to smack a base ball or tilt to navigate a maze. The games are very simple (both graphically and playability wise) but it’s hopefully a sign of exciting things to come.
Check out our review of the LG Secret on our sister Coolest Reviews.
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
TeaCube Auto-Undangles Tea Bags for Perfect Cuppas [Tea]
All the knowledge about freshly-drawn, freshly-boiled water making the best cup of tea won't help you if you're as absent minded as me. Four times out of five, I forget all about the tea bag and...
Monday, April 28, 2008
How Best to Submit Our (Or Any) Stories to Digg
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Apple Store Retail Employees Getting New Shirts, Slogans, Impatient Attitude [Apple Retail]
IFO AppleStore has info the new clothing design for Apple Retail employees, who will swap out their current job titles for slightly different ones that represent Apple's iPod and iPhone business...
Urban Miners in Japan Find Precious Metals in Discarded Gadgets [Japan]
China isn't the only nation dismantling used electronics to get at the gold, copper and silver inside. This trend, called "urban mining", is even more profitable in the current market where precious...
New iMacs running an overclocked Penryn chip, not Montevina
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Following this morning's iMac introduction, speculation has been rampant as to whether Apple got an early shot at Intel's upcoming Core 2 Duo Extreme X9100 chip. The X9100 is meant to usher in the "Montevina" Centrino 2 era, and boasts significant less power consumption than its forebears, in addtion to those spiffy new clock speeds. Well, it turns out the new iMacs aren't Montevina, but instead a special-made 45nm Penryn 3.06GHz chip with a 1066MHz frontside bus. That means most of the juice of the X9100, but at 55 watts instead of 44. This chip exclusivity has been a bit of a pattern with Apple, and one which we're sure its competitors are quite appreciative of.
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Following this morning's iMac introduction, speculation has been rampant as to whether Apple got an early shot at Intel's upcoming Core 2 Duo Extreme X9100 chip. The X9100 is meant to usher in the "Montevina" Centrino 2 era, and boasts significant less power consumption than its forebears, in addtion to those spiffy new clock speeds. Well, it turns out the new iMacs aren't Montevina, but instead a special-made 45nm Penryn 3.06GHz chip with a 1066MHz frontside bus. That means most of the juice of the X9100, but at 55 watts instead of 44. This chip exclusivity has been a bit of a pattern with Apple, and one which we're sure its competitors are quite appreciative of.
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HSBC Tower Gets Mexico's First LEED Gold Rating
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We admit we should have jumped on this news earlier, like in late 2007, but better late than never to report that the HSBC Tower in downtown Mexico City is the first building in Latin America to receive LEED Gold certification from the Mexico Green Building Council, an institution that promotes and certifies sustainable and environmentally friendly design and construction. Fortunately a columnist for the Mexican paper
We admit we should have jumped on this news earlier, like in late 2007, but better late than never to report that the HSBC Tower in downtown Mexico City is the first building in Latin America to receive LEED Gold certification from the Mexico Green Building Council, an institution that promotes and certifies sustainable and environmentally friendly design and construction. Fortunately a columnist for the Mexican paper
New iMacs First to Use Intel Montevina Chipset? [Apple]
On the surface, the new iMacs just look like a speed bump, there's actually something pretty interesting under the number splooge: It's the first system we know of to use Intel's Montevina chipset,...
Exclusive: Prototype Invest - App Development for Equity
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Today on Planet Green
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:: Sweeten your purchases with a repurposed cereal box wallet.:: Win the chance to crack science myths on Discovery Channel's Mythbusters.:: Use garlic generously in Kelly's pesto recipe.:: Plop down on comfy, green furniture cushions.:: Start your day with uplifting
:: Sweeten your purchases with a repurposed cereal box wallet.:: Win the chance to crack science myths on Discovery Channel's Mythbusters.:: Use garlic generously in Kelly's pesto recipe.:: Plop down on comfy, green furniture cushions.:: Start your day with uplifting
Stair of the Week: h2o Architectes, Paris
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Justin at Materialicious nails it: "The parents of some lucky kid in the suburbs of Paris hired H²O architectes to create a private space for him in a disused garden shed in the backyard. The results are fantastic. The entire interior is built using birch plywood, on four levels, with dedicated areas for sleeping, living/study, and a bathroom. Resembles a boat interior, don’t you think? The architects call it ‘inhabitable furniture’."...
Justin at Materialicious nails it: "The parents of some lucky kid in the suburbs of Paris hired H²O architectes to create a private space for him in a disused garden shed in the backyard. The results are fantastic. The entire interior is built using birch plywood, on four levels, with dedicated areas for sleeping, living/study, and a bathroom. Resembles a boat interior, don’t you think? The architects call it ‘inhabitable furniture’."...
Eye Pod by Cermack Rhoades Architects
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It's not just a pretty building, it's a camera obscura!...
Next Generation Prius Hybrid Is Bigger, More Powerful, With More MPG [Cars]
AutoObserver reports that the next generation Prius will be four inches longer, get a more powerful 1.8 liter gas engine that when combined with electrics will do a total 160 horsepower (compared...
Virtual Console USB Duplicator: 60 Ways To Go To Jail For Pirating
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But duplication isn’t the only feature which will strike a gleeful chord with the pirating community. The Virtual Console also adds 128-bit AES encryption into the mix, with a Smart Duplication feature which transfers single files, rather than a simple binary copy of the flash drive source files. But pirating at this level doesn’t come cheap. A $7999 price tag ensures that only the heavy rollers get their
hands on this beauty.
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The music industry has evolved into a Xerox machine, of sorts. A copy upon a copy upon yet more copies. We’re waiting for the point where the major music labels throw up their hands in confusion and admit to their defeat. Because you know that’s what is happening. The music companies have already lost as an industry. It’s just a matter of discovering a way to cut their losses and work out a deal with the people behind the copies.
If we we’re heavily invested in the music industry, we’d be turning to companies that make products such as this Virtual Console USB Duplicator. Capable of duplicating 60 1GB USB cards in under two minutes, the Virtual Console is the music industry’s worst nightmare. This easily allows the average home music pirate to create a 1GB music sampling for 60 of their closest friends. Take into account that their friends could very well be making copies themselves, and musicians have a real problem on their hands.
But duplication isn’t the only feature which will strike a gleeful chord with the pirating community. The Virtual Console also adds 128-bit AES encryption into the mix, with a Smart Duplication feature which transfers single files, rather than a simple binary copy of the flash drive source files. But pirating at this level doesn’t come cheap. A $7999 price tag ensures that only the heavy rollers get their
hands on this beauty.
Product page via Slippery Brick
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
But duplication isn’t the only feature which will strike a gleeful chord with the pirating community. The Virtual Console also adds 128-bit AES encryption into the mix, with a Smart Duplication feature which transfers single files, rather than a simple binary copy of the flash drive source files. But pirating at this level doesn’t come cheap. A $7999 price tag ensures that only the heavy rollers get their
hands on this beauty.
Product page via Slippery Brick
Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
The music industry has evolved into a Xerox machine, of sorts. A copy upon a copy upon yet more copies. We’re waiting for the point where the major music labels throw up their hands in confusion and admit to their defeat. Because you know that’s what is happening. The music companies have already lost as an industry. It’s just a matter of discovering a way to cut their losses and work out a deal with the people behind the copies.
If we we’re heavily invested in the music industry, we’d be turning to companies that make products such as this Virtual Console USB Duplicator. Capable of duplicating 60 1GB USB cards in under two minutes, the Virtual Console is the music industry’s worst nightmare. This easily allows the average home music pirate to create a 1GB music sampling for 60 of their closest friends. Take into account that their friends could very well be making copies themselves, and musicians have a real problem on their hands.
But duplication isn’t the only feature which will strike a gleeful chord with the pirating community. The Virtual Console also adds 128-bit AES encryption into the mix, with a Smart Duplication feature which transfers single files, rather than a simple binary copy of the flash drive source files. But pirating at this level doesn’t come cheap. A $7999 price tag ensures that only the heavy rollers get their
hands on this beauty.
Product page via Slippery Brick
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
TomTom profits drop 83% due to price cuts
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The war for the low end of the GPS market promises to be a bloody one, and it looks like TomTom's suffered the first major injury: quarterly profits at the device maker dropped 83 percent from last year, and the company says it's due to competitive price cuts. TomTom made a net profit of just €7.3M ($11.4M) this quarter compared to €44M ($66.2M) in the year-ago quarter, results which led the company to lower its outlook for the entire year. The company actually sold 50 percent more devices than it did a year ago, but as PND prices steadily fall, it looks like TomTom will have to figure out a new way to pad those margins and refill its piggy bank if that $4.2B all-cash Tele Atlas deal goes through.
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The war for the low end of the GPS market promises to be a bloody one, and it looks like TomTom's suffered the first major injury: quarterly profits at the device maker dropped 83 percent from last year, and the company says it's due to competitive price cuts. TomTom made a net profit of just €7.3M ($11.4M) this quarter compared to €44M ($66.2M) in the year-ago quarter, results which led the company to lower its outlook for the entire year. The company actually sold 50 percent more devices than it did a year ago, but as PND prices steadily fall, it looks like TomTom will have to figure out a new way to pad those margins and refill its piggy bank if that $4.2B all-cash Tele Atlas deal goes through.
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Mother Jones Starts Dialogue on Nuclear Power with Experts
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Our friends at MoJo are giving you a chance to ask a question to about nuclear power. So whether you are pro, anti, or in between, we encourage you to join the dialogue by leaving a comment over there for one of the experts on their panel (Stewart Brand, Judith Lewis, Jonas Siegel, and Harvey Wasserman). The starting point for the dialogue is: "What is nuclear energy's place in the future mix of energy sources?" You can also leave comments over here on TreeHugger or on the TH forums to discuss the issue with fe...
Our friends at MoJo are giving you a chance to ask a question to about nuclear power. So whether you are pro, anti, or in between, we encourage you to join the dialogue by leaving a comment over there for one of the experts on their panel (Stewart Brand, Judith Lewis, Jonas Siegel, and Harvey Wasserman). The starting point for the dialogue is: "What is nuclear energy's place in the future mix of energy sources?" You can also leave comments over here on TreeHugger or on the TH forums to discuss the issue with fe...
DXG-569V HD camcorder available for $169
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While DXG has few aspirations to taste or quality, they sure know how to price this stuff. The new DXG-569V HD cam can shoot 1280 x 720 video at 30 fps, captures 5 megapixel stills and sports a 3-inch foldout LCD, all for the bargain basement price of $169. Naturally, that video quality probably won't be putting RED ONE out of a job, and you'll need to supply your own SD card to make the magic happen, but if that doesn't dissuade you, you can swipe one from a Radio Shack shelf in silver or black as of today.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
While DXG has few aspirations to taste or quality, they sure know how to price this stuff. The new DXG-569V HD cam can shoot 1280 x 720 video at 30 fps, captures 5 megapixel stills and sports a 3-inch foldout LCD, all for the bargain basement price of $169. Naturally, that video quality probably won't be putting RED ONE out of a job, and you'll need to supply your own SD card to make the magic happen, but if that doesn't dissuade you, you can swipe one from a Radio Shack shelf in silver or black as of today.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
East Village Yacht Club Dead in the Water
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A couple of months after moving from its original East 1st Street location to Kelley & Peng’s former space on the Bowery, the East Village Yacht Club will raise its masts and sail away. Zagat gets the news from the building’s landlord, Brad Kelley, who won’t say who the new tenant is or why the Yacht Club didn’t work out. We’ve contacted the EVYC for news about its next mooring.
A couple of months after moving from its original East 1st Street location to Kelley & Peng’s former space on the Bowery, the East Village Yacht Club will raise its masts and sail away. Zagat gets the news from the building’s landlord, Brad Kelley, who won’t say who the new tenant is or why the Yacht Club didn’t work out. We’ve contacted the EVYC for news about its next mooring.
Dress Generates Power via Kinetic Energy
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Loving Dad Bakes Son a Motorized Tank Cake [Cake]
This dad went above and beyond the traditional lazydad Carvel and built his son a cake in the shape of a tank, with a motorized rotating turret. The canon also adjusts elevation as it turns. But due...
Environment Reading for People of the Book
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(Helen Jupiter)They say that Jews are the People of the Book. If so, then every Jewish TreeHugger should consider aligning their religious values with the environment. Or is Judaism naturally environmentally friendly by default? So asks Helen Jupiter, a writer and editor at the online magazine Jewcy. Last week, to honor Earth Day, she collected a fine sampling of Jewish-themed environmental literature, perfect for stocking your bookshelves. She writes: “There are a lot of paths leading from Judaism to environmentalism and vice versa, and the following ten books offer gateways and guidance. “Hopefully they’re printed on recycled paper,...
(Helen Jupiter)They say that Jews are the People of the Book. If so, then every Jewish TreeHugger should consider aligning their religious values with the environment. Or is Judaism naturally environmentally friendly by default? So asks Helen Jupiter, a writer and editor at the online magazine Jewcy. Last week, to honor Earth Day, she collected a fine sampling of Jewish-themed environmental literature, perfect for stocking your bookshelves. She writes: “There are a lot of paths leading from Judaism to environmentalism and vice versa, and the following ten books offer gateways and guidance. “Hopefully they’re printed on recycled paper,...
Seiko Slimstick
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Recently, I have become fixated with devices that help you lose weight. Last week, it was the Tanita BC558. This week, the Seiko Slimstick, a more portable weight-loss device.
The Seiko Slimstick is a more advanced version of those old-school pedometers that can count your steps. Just between you and me, I always thought those step-counters were kind of useless. Their accuracy was highly questionable, as they would register a step if they were shaken. Not only that, what good is it to discover how many steps you’ve taken in a day? I suppose you could convert that to miles, but most exercise programs are based on burning calories, not miles.
The Slimstick is a more accurate pedometer that uses dual-axis accelerometers to track the magnitude of a user’s movements. It is easy-to-use as it clips to the user’s clothing, and is the size of a pack of gum. While on the user’s person, it can then count calories burned during the day, the amount of time a user was active, and, of course, the number of steps that were taken during the day.
The Seiko Slimstick is only available in Japan, for a price that is equivalent to $60-70 US Dollars. It can be purchased in silver, pink, or gold metal finishes. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a plan for an overseas campaign.
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Recently, I have become fixated with devices that help you lose weight. Last week, it was the Tanita BC558. This week, the Seiko Slimstick, a more portable weight-loss device.
The Seiko Slimstick is a more advanced version of those old-school pedometers that can count your steps. Just between you and me, I always thought those step-counters were kind of useless. Their accuracy was highly questionable, as they would register a step if they were shaken. Not only that, what good is it to discover how many steps you’ve taken in a day? I suppose you could convert that to miles, but most exercise programs are based on burning calories, not miles.
The Slimstick is a more accurate pedometer that uses dual-axis accelerometers to track the magnitude of a user’s movements. It is easy-to-use as it clips to the user’s clothing, and is the size of a pack of gum. While on the user’s person, it can then count calories burned during the day, the amount of time a user was active, and, of course, the number of steps that were taken during the day.
The Seiko Slimstick is only available in Japan, for a price that is equivalent to $60-70 US Dollars. It can be purchased in silver, pink, or gold metal finishes. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a plan for an overseas campaign.
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Track Distributed Conversations With YackTrack
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Introducing YackTrackUpdate: Marshall made a YackTrack bookmarklet! Drag this to your browser's bookmark toolbar: yacktrack this!
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Germans Dangerously Race Office Chairs Down a Hill for Sport [Distractions]
If there's a more illustrious sport to come out of Germany this year than office chair racing, I'd like to see it. The first ever German Championships in Office Chair Racing took place on Saturday in...
Penguin Wetsuit coming along fine
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I still can’t believe my eyes after reading this news article over and over again, which is why I want to share this tech-related story with you guys. It is more of a science than anything else, featuring a penguin in a wetsuit. First of all, why would a penguin be wearing a wetsuit in the first place? Apparently, this is no laughing matter as biologists at the California Academy of Sciences had developed a wetsuit created for an African penguin in order to assist him get back in the swim of things. The penguin’s name is Pierre, ageing along pretty well at 25 years of age and is losing plenty of hair, rendering him the social embarrassment of an exposed, pale pink derierre.
While marine mammals boast a layer of blubber to help them keep warm, penguins lack this vital biological “ingredient” so to speak, relying instead on their waterproof feathers to keep them warm and toasty under blizzard conditions. Needless to say, without these feathers Pierre wouldn’t jump into the academy’s penguin tank as he surely doesn’t want to end up shivering on the sidelines while his peers have a field time moving about in the water. Staff at Oceanic Worldwide, a supplier of dive gear based in San Leandro, were approached to develop an actual penguin suit for Pierre, and managed to come up with a successful working model. Pierre’s wetsuit uses Velcro to fasten itself, covering Pierre’s torso while providing ample openings for his flippers. Pierre has managed to gain weight, grow feathers on his hind parts and regained his swagger and confidence after six weeks of wearing the wetsuit.
I guess Pierre will be weaned off the wetsuit very soon, as he learns to integrate himself with the rest of his community. This is truly a case where necessity is the mother of all invention.
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Source: USA Today
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
I still can’t believe my eyes after reading this news article over and over again, which is why I want to share this tech-related story with you guys. It is more of a science than anything else, featuring a penguin in a wetsuit. First of all, why would a penguin be wearing a wetsuit in the first place? Apparently, this is no laughing matter as biologists at the California Academy of Sciences had developed a wetsuit created for an African penguin in order to assist him get back in the swim of things. The penguin’s name is Pierre, ageing along pretty well at 25 years of age and is losing plenty of hair, rendering him the social embarrassment of an exposed, pale pink derierre.
While marine mammals boast a layer of blubber to help them keep warm, penguins lack this vital biological “ingredient” so to speak, relying instead on their waterproof feathers to keep them warm and toasty under blizzard conditions. Needless to say, without these feathers Pierre wouldn’t jump into the academy’s penguin tank as he surely doesn’t want to end up shivering on the sidelines while his peers have a field time moving about in the water. Staff at Oceanic Worldwide, a supplier of dive gear based in San Leandro, were approached to develop an actual penguin suit for Pierre, and managed to come up with a successful working model. Pierre’s wetsuit uses Velcro to fasten itself, covering Pierre’s torso while providing ample openings for his flippers. Pierre has managed to gain weight, grow feathers on his hind parts and regained his swagger and confidence after six weeks of wearing the wetsuit.
I guess Pierre will be weaned off the wetsuit very soon, as he learns to integrate himself with the rest of his community. This is truly a case where necessity is the mother of all invention.
Source: USA Today
Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
Five Stores That Hosed Customers With DRM [Drm]
Sure, it's easy to blithely state that DRM is annoying and sucks. But the fact is, it really can leave you holding vaporous media that you paid real money for, like when a vendor closes up shop or...
Psycho Constructs Bungee Cord Out of Condoms, Then Jumps [Safety First]
Why the hell would someone do a bungee jump with a cord he made out of condoms you ask? If you thought he was attempting to make a statement about safe sex, you're wrong. Apparently the only real...
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Cosmetics
In this video by the crafty geniuses at ThreadBanger, learn why the best way to find out what ingredients go into your cosmetics and skincare products is to put them in yourself. ::ThreadBanger...
Sam Talbot to Head Montauk's Surf Lodge
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Top Chef hunk Sam Talbot has a job at last. Eater reports that the season-two runner-up, who has been floating around for a couple of years, has signed on to run Surf Lodge in Montauk, starting this summer. It’s not official yet, but apparently things are pretty far along, at least based on Talbot “boasting about the deal this weekend.” Hey, if he's boasting, it must be true, right? Um …
Top Chef hunk Sam Talbot has a job at last. Eater reports that the season-two runner-up, who has been floating around for a couple of years, has signed on to run Surf Lodge in Montauk, starting this summer. It’s not official yet, but apparently things are pretty far along, at least based on Talbot “boasting about the deal this weekend.” Hey, if he's boasting, it must be true, right? Um …
Green Living Show Roundup
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We tour the booths at the Green Living Show. Image credits: Emma AlterThe Hästens $ 60,000 sleepIt is, of course, all natural horsehair and cotton and flax and pine and down. "Horsehair comes with its own, extremely effective, built-in ventilation system. Moisture passes through the hollow strands so quickly that if you wet horsehair with water and give it a shake, it dries straight away." This particular mattress also costs $ 60,000. Did it feel it? VP Sandy McDermid had to pry me off it. Unfortunately my credit card limit kicked in and I had to take a pass.
We tour the booths at the Green Living Show. Image credits: Emma AlterThe Hästens $ 60,000 sleepIt is, of course, all natural horsehair and cotton and flax and pine and down. "Horsehair comes with its own, extremely effective, built-in ventilation system. Moisture passes through the hollow strands so quickly that if you wet horsehair with water and give it a shake, it dries straight away." This particular mattress also costs $ 60,000. Did it feel it? VP Sandy McDermid had to pry me off it. Unfortunately my credit card limit kicked in and I had to take a pass.
Cell phone payment: Is it here to stay?
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I know that Japan has been using cell phones as a mode of payment for quite a fair number of years already, but that country is pretty much isolated when it comes to advanced stuff like that. How would you feel about using your cell phone to make that odd payment for your shopping or meal? While it might be much safer compared to carrying a wad of cash, what happens when you lose your cell phone (either by accident or through a theft)? Not only will you despair knowing that your contact list has been lost (serves you right for not having a backup), in addition to precious photos of your family taken by the handset’s digital camera and most importantly - your wallet. To suffer from so many blows at once isn’t exactly kind on a person, which is why I prefer to let the cell phone continue doing what it does best - communication. Let the good old fashioned wallet do the rest of the purchasing work. How do you see this?
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I know that Japan has been using cell phones as a mode of payment for quite a fair number of years already, but that country is pretty much isolated when it comes to advanced stuff like that. How would you feel about using your cell phone to make that odd payment for your shopping or meal? While it might be much safer compared to carrying a wad of cash, what happens when you lose your cell phone (either by accident or through a theft)? Not only will you despair knowing that your contact list has been lost (serves you right for not having a backup), in addition to precious photos of your family taken by the handset’s digital camera and most importantly - your wallet. To suffer from so many blows at once isn’t exactly kind on a person, which is why I prefer to let the cell phone continue doing what it does best - communication. Let the good old fashioned wallet do the rest of the purchasing work. How do you see this?
Source: Geeks are Sexy
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The Conservation Report Hosts Carnival of the Green
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This week is Carnival of the Green # 125 and it's being hosted by The Conservation Report, a blog that encompasses latest environmental news and comment from a moderate perspective. So head on over to the site to check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host (we are now accepting hosts for the second half of 2009!), please click here to link t...
This week is Carnival of the Green # 125 and it's being hosted by The Conservation Report, a blog that encompasses latest environmental news and comment from a moderate perspective. So head on over to the site to check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host (we are now accepting hosts for the second half of 2009!), please click here to link t...
FC Mobile Portable NES, Because One Screen Was Once Enough [Nintendo]
Since Nintendo's patent has dropped on the NES, we're finally seeing all of the Nintendo gear that we could only dream about as kids. The FC Mobile is such a product, bringing a Nintendo...
What You Missed Last Weekend [Roundup]
Here's a list of the best weekend gadget news you missed because you were obviously doing something more noble, like helping out with the Zimbabwe election recount.• That "leaked" glossy black...
Mural Dishwasher by Lacasse and Savard
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I previously admired this horizontal eco dishwasher concept by Marie-Christine Lacasse & Marie Claude Savard, seen at the University of Quebec in Montreal Design Grad Show, but only had the video. I am particularly fascinated by it because I used to try and get clients to install two dishwashers, which would act as storage as the dishes just went from one to another. This would save cupboard space, the work emptying the dishwasher and energy, as you don't run it until all of the dishes are moved from one to the other and it is full. This wall-unit design is a much more elegant solution. Mocoloco's Eric Demay p...
I previously admired this horizontal eco dishwasher concept by Marie-Christine Lacasse & Marie Claude Savard, seen at the University of Quebec in Montreal Design Grad Show, but only had the video. I am particularly fascinated by it because I used to try and get clients to install two dishwashers, which would act as storage as the dishes just went from one to another. This would save cupboard space, the work emptying the dishwasher and energy, as you don't run it until all of the dishes are moved from one to the other and it is full. This wall-unit design is a much more elegant solution. Mocoloco's Eric Demay p...
Big Steps In Building: Survival, Not Subdivisions
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subdivisions growing on prime farmland just north of TorontoToronto architect Phil Carter bought a farm many years ago on the edge of Port Hope, Ontario. Today it is surrounded by shopping centers and subdivisions and the farmer who plants corn on it says "this land's just good for growing houses, now." Except now, across the United States, we have thousands of houses empty or in foreclosure, worth a fraction of what they once were, while food is costing twice what it once did. More importantly, that farmland being paved over is close to cities and towns, making it far more valuable for local food. What kind of trad...
subdivisions growing on prime farmland just north of TorontoToronto architect Phil Carter bought a farm many years ago on the edge of Port Hope, Ontario. Today it is surrounded by shopping centers and subdivisions and the farmer who plants corn on it says "this land's just good for growing houses, now." Except now, across the United States, we have thousands of houses empty or in foreclosure, worth a fraction of what they once were, while food is costing twice what it once did. More importantly, that farmland being paved over is close to cities and towns, making it far more valuable for local food. What kind of trad...
Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable
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The upcoming Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is a 11 inch wonder that will fit in any purse or bag for that matter. Not that I fancy small display notebooks since I’m still so in love with my Dell 1520 notebook. The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is the smaller amongst its bigger versions - the 17-inch
The upcoming Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is a 11 inch wonder that will fit in any purse or bag for that matter. Not that I fancy small display notebooks since I’m still so in love with my Dell 1520 notebook. The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is the smaller amongst its bigger versions - the 17-inch Y710, and the 15.4-inch Y510.
I’ve found out that IdeaPads have textured lid finishes (unglossiness ?), sleek “frameless” screens, media contro keys on the top side of the keyboard and a bright orange button, called the Shuttle Key, which can be used on its own to control volume or other functions (sort of a Fn key). Also included will be a Shuttle Center media software, Dolby Home Theater sound, built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, face off biometric security and quick system recovery in case viruses strike.
Watch the Lenovo Idea Pad U110 video on CNET TV.
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The upcoming Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is a 11 inch wonder that will fit in any purse or bag for that matter. Not that I fancy small display notebooks since I’m still so in love with my Dell 1520 notebook. The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is the smaller amongst its bigger versions - the 17-inch
The upcoming Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is a 11 inch wonder that will fit in any purse or bag for that matter. Not that I fancy small display notebooks since I’m still so in love with my Dell 1520 notebook. The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable is the smaller amongst its bigger versions - the 17-inch Y710, and the 15.4-inch Y510.
I’ve found out that IdeaPads have textured lid finishes (unglossiness ?), sleek “frameless” screens, media contro keys on the top side of the keyboard and a bright orange button, called the Shuttle Key, which can be used on its own to control volume or other functions (sort of a Fn key). Also included will be a Shuttle Center media software, Dolby Home Theater sound, built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, face off biometric security and quick system recovery in case viruses strike.
Watch the Lenovo Idea Pad U110 video on CNET TV.
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Score Cheap Philips Flat Panel Refurbs [Dealzmodo]
Maybe it has something to do with them exiting the US market, but Philips has some excellent deals on refurbished LCDs. All of them are 1080p and 60Hz, featuring sweet 3 HDMI ports and dynamic...
Platt’s Deadliest Catch
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In this week's issue, Adam Platt travels to Japan to see if he can eat the world's most dangerous meal. He also reviews Commerce, so he must have lived. Rob and Robin tell the story of a biryani so good that it inspired a tiny new restaurant, Sangam, on Bleecker Street. Not far away are Royal Cafe + Pastry, a new café, and Le Petite Belge, a Belgian waffles kiosk, news of which comes courtesy of the Robs. To round things out, Patti Jackson of Centovini shares her recipe for miner's-lettuce salad with pheasant eggs, and Gael Greene reviews the new Italian steakhouse Padre Figlio.
In this week's issue, Adam Platt travels to Japan to see if he can eat the world's most dangerous meal. He also reviews Commerce, so he must have lived. Rob and Robin tell the story of a biryani so good that it inspired a tiny new restaurant, Sangam, on Bleecker Street. Not far away are Royal Cafe + Pastry, a new café, and Le Petite Belge, a Belgian waffles kiosk, news of which comes courtesy of the Robs. To round things out, Patti Jackson of Centovini shares her recipe for miner's-lettuce salad with pheasant eggs, and Gael Greene reviews the new Italian steakhouse Padre Figlio.
Nameless Kosher Restaurant Chooses Contest Winner
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When the restaurant that was formerly Chickpea turned glatt kosher and announced over a month ago that it would rename itself via a contest offering $3,000, we expected the winning name would be, well, catchy, even if not quite as colorful as Hummuscidal or Your Mother Eats Falafel Balls — just two of the hundreds of entries. (Then there was the suggestion of a Grub Street commenter: Shawarmonger.) But the winner is … Kosher Village? They paid $3,000 for this? They should've just invested that cash in a viral-marketing campaign! Oh, wait…
When the restaurant that was formerly Chickpea turned glatt kosher and announced over a month ago that it would rename itself via a contest offering $3,000, we expected the winning name would be, well, catchy, even if not quite as colorful as Hummuscidal or Your Mother Eats Falafel Balls — just two of the hundreds of entries. (Then there was the suggestion of a Grub Street commenter: Shawarmonger.) But the winner is … Kosher Village? They paid $3,000 for this? They should've just invested that cash in a viral-marketing campaign! Oh, wait…
A10 RC Model vs the Real Thing at Top Gun 2008 [Exclusive]
newVideoPlayer("A10_gizmodo.flv", 494, 390,"");Here's the 1:5 scale A-10 Warthog remote control model in some video action at Top Gun 2008, in Lakeland, FL.—the biggest remote controlled...
Radiohead Telecommute To Play Conan, Saving CO2
Last year, Radiohead bucked tradition by debuting their new album via web-only download, saving on paper and plastic. Last week, Thom Yorke and his Oxford band mates appeared on Conan's "green" show from home, saving as much CO2 as a car produces in a year, Yorke said. (But it's prob...
Triodos Bank Annual Meeting Tackles Food Security
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Image courtesy of Flourish.Whenever we’ve discussed Triodos Bank, the European sustainability-oriented savings bank with branches in the UK, Spain, The Netherlands and Belgium, we’ve always been impressed at the number of customers who attend their annual meetings. In many ways it’s no surprise though, as these events are far from the usual dry run-through of the organization’s finances â€" last year’s event included an organic lunch and a chance t...
Image courtesy of Flourish.Whenever we’ve discussed Triodos Bank, the European sustainability-oriented savings bank with branches in the UK, Spain, The Netherlands and Belgium, we’ve always been impressed at the number of customers who attend their annual meetings. In many ways it’s no surprise though, as these events are far from the usual dry run-through of the organization’s finances â€" last year’s event included an organic lunch and a chance t...
Crikey! World’s Largest Wildlife Hospital is Made of Strawbale
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When the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, died a couple of years back, after being stung by a stingray, our obituary post sparked off a torrent of views for and against Steve’s style of wildlife conservation. Let’s see how we fare this time?Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, the organisation set up by Steve Irwin and his family, is currently building what is described as the “world's largest wildlife hospital†next door to Australia Zoo in Queensland. Which is kinda cool on its own. But we also like that it will be housed in “one of the biggest strawbale constructions in the world.â€...
When the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, died a couple of years back, after being stung by a stingray, our obituary post sparked off a torrent of views for and against Steve’s style of wildlife conservation. Let’s see how we fare this time?Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, the organisation set up by Steve Irwin and his family, is currently building what is described as the “world's largest wildlife hospital†next door to Australia Zoo in Queensland. Which is kinda cool on its own. But we also like that it will be housed in “one of the biggest strawbale constructions in the world.â€...
Art Exhibit and Festival See off Earth Week in Buenos Aires
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(Picture: one of the art pieces at the exhibit. National pride, by Angles Alvarez Colombo.) In the first year Earth Day (April 22) has gained some notice in Argentina, late celebrations continued during the weekend in the country’s capital. On Friday, an exhibition focusing on artists who work with environmental and social issues opened at La Europea, a design house in Palermo neighborhood. On Saturday, the Buenos Aires Earth Day Festival had its first edition, gathering musicians and NGOs at the United Nations park, in fancy Recoleta neighborhood.Even though the events weren’t massive, they are indicato...
(Picture: one of the art pieces at the exhibit. National pride, by Angles Alvarez Colombo.) In the first year Earth Day (April 22) has gained some notice in Argentina, late celebrations continued during the weekend in the country’s capital. On Friday, an exhibition focusing on artists who work with environmental and social issues opened at La Europea, a design house in Palermo neighborhood. On Saturday, the Buenos Aires Earth Day Festival had its first edition, gathering musicians and NGOs at the United Nations park, in fancy Recoleta neighborhood.Even though the events weren’t massive, they are indicato...
USEPA Orders Recall Of "Miracle-Gro, Weed Preventer" And Fertilizer Products Containing Unregistered Pesticide
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The US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and current enabling rules have been in place since the 1970's. From the customer viewpoint, there's no excuse for a nationally prominent firm formulating gardening products without proper safety testing and registration. EPA is ordering Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., located in Marysville, Ohio, to stop selling and distributing two pesticide products that have not been registered with the EPA. The pesticides are "Garden Weed Preventer + Plant Food" and "SLS Fertilizer With .28 Halts" and are commonly used on lawn...
The US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and current enabling rules have been in place since the 1970's. From the customer viewpoint, there's no excuse for a nationally prominent firm formulating gardening products without proper safety testing and registration. EPA is ordering Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., located in Marysville, Ohio, to stop selling and distributing two pesticide products that have not been registered with the EPA. The pesticides are "Garden Weed Preventer + Plant Food" and "SLS Fertilizer With .28 Halts" and are commonly used on lawn...
FC Mobile Portable Gaming System Plays NES Cartridges
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By Andrew Liszewski Got a stack of NES carts at home that you've been dying to play while traveling? I didn't think so. Given the capabilities of the PSP and even the DS, I'm kind of surprised anyone would even want a portable way to play old NES carts when they can be so easily emulated.
By Andrew Liszewski
Got a stack of NES carts at home that you’ve been dying to play while traveling? I didn’t think so. Given the capabilities of the PSP and even the DS, I’m kind of surprised anyone would even want a portable way to play old NES carts when they can be so easily emulated. But the FC Mobile portable system does just that. It looks like a slightly fat, overly curvaceous version of the Game Boy Micro, but that’s mostly because of the slot on the back designed to accommodate NES cartridges.
You can either play the games using the FC Mobile’s 2.4 inch LCD color screen, or use the included AV adapter cable to hook it up to a television and enjoy all that 8-bit goodness on your hi-def display. It’s powered by 3 AA batteries, comes in a red & white or silver & black color schemes and appears to only play North American NES games.
Unfortunately the only place to pick one up right now is on eBay, where they range in price from around $30 to $60.
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By Andrew Liszewski Got a stack of NES carts at home that you've been dying to play while traveling? I didn't think so. Given the capabilities of the PSP and even the DS, I'm kind of surprised anyone would even want a portable way to play old NES carts when they can be so easily emulated.
By Andrew Liszewski
Got a stack of NES carts at home that you’ve been dying to play while traveling? I didn’t think so. Given the capabilities of the PSP and even the DS, I’m kind of surprised anyone would even want a portable way to play old NES carts when they can be so easily emulated. But the FC Mobile portable system does just that. It looks like a slightly fat, overly curvaceous version of the Game Boy Micro, but that’s mostly because of the slot on the back designed to accommodate NES cartridges.
You can either play the games using the FC Mobile’s 2.4 inch LCD color screen, or use the included AV adapter cable to hook it up to a television and enjoy all that 8-bit goodness on your hi-def display. It’s powered by 3 AA batteries, comes in a red & white or silver & black color schemes and appears to only play North American NES games.
Unfortunately the only place to pick one up right now is on eBay, where they range in price from around $30 to $60.
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The Whatchamacallit, Post Recession Phase Transition
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This could be a long and deep recessionThe phase transition trilogyThe Web 2.0 problem is not on the cost side, it is on the revenue side4 problems with get big first, monetize laterThe standard revenue models are hard to apply once a service has got a lot of traction. There is push-back from people who have grown used to the service without ads. Advertising that is not useful, that is simply an interruption, will alienate users. Yes, we have spoiled users with a “free and no ads” value proposition.Innovative services may need an innovative revenue model, so that the advertising is useful and is not viewed as simply an irritation. But innovating on both fronts is hard. The big budgets are allocated conservatively based on proven models, standard ratios and lots of competing sites to choose from. Cost Per Click and search was a “made in heaven” combination, since the advertising could actually be useful to searchers and advertisers were incentivized to make their ads useful. Since then what ad model innovation has moved beyond experimental to deliver $100m plus revenue lines? Online advertising is still fundamentally either CPM or CPC, with a bit of unfashionable but possibly highly effective Affiliate Marketing.Subscriptions are tougher to sell to consumers in a recession (even if we want to sell subscriptions even more in a recession). This is even harder when your competitors, who have drunk deep of the “don’t worry about monetization Kool Aid”, are giving the same thing away. Hard, but very rewarding for those that succeed. When the give-it-away crowd run out of money, the subscription business may return to favor. However to sell subscriptions you need one of two propositions. Either you can say “our monthly subscription saves you money” (e.g. Sales Force vs Siebel) but that is usually a business proposition, less often relevant for consumer services. Or you can make your service addictively fun in a market without a free alternative, which fits some game/entertainment models.The supply and demand problem. Yes we are spending more time online. So ad $$$ will flow from traditional media to online media. The gap between time spent online (20%) versus ad $$$ spent online (5%) is still “big enough to drive a truck through”. But the supply of content, created by users or programs at virtually no cost, is increasing way, way faster than online attention time. So the total ad $$$ is continuing to increase, but it is being spread a lot thinner. Particularly when you subtract Google’s revenue from the total.We bet everything on selling to consumers who were betting everything on treating their house like an ATM on the basis that property prices would rise forever. Oops.We never invented a model that effectively translated social media activity into revenue. Without that it was just an expensive playground. Double oops.
This could be a long and deep recessionThe phase transition trilogyThe Web 2.0 problem is not on the cost side, it is on the revenue side4 problems with get big first, monetize laterThe standard revenue models are hard to apply once a service has got a lot of traction. There is push-back from people who have grown used to the service without ads. Advertising that is not useful, that is simply an interruption, will alienate users. Yes, we have spoiled users with a “free and no ads” value proposition.Innovative services may need an innovative revenue model, so that the advertising is useful and is not viewed as simply an irritation. But innovating on both fronts is hard. The big budgets are allocated conservatively based on proven models, standard ratios and lots of competing sites to choose from. Cost Per Click and search was a “made in heaven” combination, since the advertising could actually be useful to searchers and advertisers were incentivized to make their ads useful. Since then what ad model innovation has moved beyond experimental to deliver $100m plus revenue lines? Online advertising is still fundamentally either CPM or CPC, with a bit of unfashionable but possibly highly effective Affiliate Marketing.Subscriptions are tougher to sell to consumers in a recession (even if we want to sell subscriptions even more in a recession). This is even harder when your competitors, who have drunk deep of the “don’t worry about monetization Kool Aid”, are giving the same thing away. Hard, but very rewarding for those that succeed. When the give-it-away crowd run out of money, the subscription business may return to favor. However to sell subscriptions you need one of two propositions. Either you can say “our monthly subscription saves you money” (e.g. Sales Force vs Siebel) but that is usually a business proposition, less often relevant for consumer services. Or you can make your service addictively fun in a market without a free alternative, which fits some game/entertainment models.The supply and demand problem. Yes we are spending more time online. So ad $$$ will flow from traditional media to online media. The gap between time spent online (20%) versus ad $$$ spent online (5%) is still “big enough to drive a truck through”. But the supply of content, created by users or programs at virtually no cost, is increasing way, way faster than online attention time. So the total ad $$$ is continuing to increase, but it is being spread a lot thinner. Particularly when you subtract Google’s revenue from the total.We bet everything on selling to consumers who were betting everything on treating their house like an ATM on the basis that property prices would rise forever. Oops.We never invented a model that effectively translated social media activity into revenue. Without that it was just an expensive playground. Double oops.
Microsoft's Yahoo Bid Deadline Passes, World Doesn't End [Microsoft]
Yahoo! and Microsoft have failed to agree on a takeover deal. The deadline for the deal was last weekend, and Saturday came and went without so much as a peep from either party. This means two...
Asus rumored to be spinning off Eee brand, 11-inch Eee PC coming too
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Information doesn't get much more twisted that this so you'd best tread lightly with it. We've got a DigiTimes rumor whose message was modified in translation. Engadget Chinese tells us that the original DigiTimes article (in Chinese) states that Asus is planning an Eee PC "sub-corporation." In other words, an ASUS spin-off that would include more than just low-cost ultra-portables. The rumor is attributed to DigiTimes' proven ASUS sources. However, DigiTimes' own English translation simply calls the move an Eee "sub-brand" which was already obvious with ASUS' announced plans for additional Eee branded products including the E-DT desktop, E-TV television, and 19- to 21-inch E-Monitor all-in-one said to be due in Q3. DigiTimes' sources also claim that ASUS will slap a 1001 model number on its 10.6-inch Eee PC and then -- perhaps supporting the spin-off claim -- says that there will be an 11-inch Eee PC before the end of the year as well. Originally, Jerry Shen, ASUS CEO, said the Eee PC would never exceed 10-inches so that it wouldn't cut into ASUS' laptop offerings. A spinoff would presumably give the Eee brand more freedom to compete.
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Information doesn't get much more twisted that this so you'd best tread lightly with it. We've got a DigiTimes rumor whose message was modified in translation. Engadget Chinese tells us that the original DigiTimes article (in Chinese) states that Asus is planning an Eee PC "sub-corporation." In other words, an ASUS spin-off that would include more than just low-cost ultra-portables. The rumor is attributed to DigiTimes' proven ASUS sources. However, DigiTimes' own English translation simply calls the move an Eee "sub-brand" which was already obvious with ASUS' announced plans for additional Eee branded products including the E-DT desktop, E-TV television, and 19- to 21-inch E-Monitor all-in-one said to be due in Q3. DigiTimes' sources also claim that ASUS will slap a 1001 model number on its 10.6-inch Eee PC and then -- perhaps supporting the spin-off claim -- says that there will be an 11-inch Eee PC before the end of the year as well. Originally, Jerry Shen, ASUS CEO, said the Eee PC would never exceed 10-inches so that it wouldn't cut into ASUS' laptop offerings. A spinoff would presumably give the Eee brand more freedom to compete.
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Apple Store Is Down Worldwide, Updates Expected [Apple]
Gimme an i! Gimme an M! Gimme an A! Gimme a... the Apple Store is down right now, worldwide. Yes, it's not Tuesday, but there will be announcements today. Or so the usual suspects say. Your bets...
Steve Ballmer's Presentation Laptop is a Strange Choice [Picture]
"You do it to yourself, you doAnd that's what really hurts."— Radiohead. Editor's note: nothing to be surprised about here. Even if he was using a MacBook for his presentation,...
RC Jump Jet Plane For Vertical Take Offs And Crashes
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By Andrew Liszewski I'm really enjoying this trend of lightweight, easy-to-fly RC planes and helicopters. Not only can they be enjoyed indoors where you don't have to deal with the wind, but they can easily survive those inevitable crashes that happen every few minutes. The latest addition to the fleet is this RC 'Jump Jet' which
By Andrew Liszewski
I’m really enjoying this trend of lightweight, easy-to-fly RC planes and helicopters. Not only can they be enjoyed indoors where you don’t have to deal with the wind, but they can easily survive those inevitable crashes that happen every few minutes. The latest addition to the fleet is this RC ‘Jump Jet’ which can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but also fly around the room like a plane. Think of it as a slightly cheaper, quieter and easier to fly version of the Harrier Jump Jet.
Like with most of the indoor RC aircraft available today, the Jump Jet itself uses a small rechargeable battery to keep it as light as possible, while the remote itself runs off 3 AAA batteries. I’ve included a video of the craft taking off and flying after the jump, and to be perfectly honest it really just looks like a 4-bladed helicopter that’s been adorned with small wings and a tail to make it look like a plane. There’s no control surfaces that I can see, and this thing would have to be moving pretty quickly through the air to generate any kind of lift with those wings. However, that doesn’t make it look any less fun.
You can find it at Drinkstuff.com for about $140.
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By Andrew Liszewski I'm really enjoying this trend of lightweight, easy-to-fly RC planes and helicopters. Not only can they be enjoyed indoors where you don't have to deal with the wind, but they can easily survive those inevitable crashes that happen every few minutes. The latest addition to the fleet is this RC 'Jump Jet' which
By Andrew Liszewski
I’m really enjoying this trend of lightweight, easy-to-fly RC planes and helicopters. Not only can they be enjoyed indoors where you don’t have to deal with the wind, but they can easily survive those inevitable crashes that happen every few minutes. The latest addition to the fleet is this RC ‘Jump Jet’ which can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but also fly around the room like a plane. Think of it as a slightly cheaper, quieter and easier to fly version of the Harrier Jump Jet.
Like with most of the indoor RC aircraft available today, the Jump Jet itself uses a small rechargeable battery to keep it as light as possible, while the remote itself runs off 3 AAA batteries. I’ve included a video of the craft taking off and flying after the jump, and to be perfectly honest it really just looks like a 4-bladed helicopter that’s been adorned with small wings and a tail to make it look like a plane. There’s no control surfaces that I can see, and this thing would have to be moving pretty quickly through the air to generate any kind of lift with those wings. However, that doesn’t make it look any less fun.
You can find it at Drinkstuff.com for about $140.
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$3,200 EeePC with 32GB Solid State Drive Now on eBay [Modding Eee PC]
Ah, the Asus Eee PC, the little computer that can be modded to do anything, from stealing all your money in an ATM to grabbing all your money on the internet. This one will snatch $3,200 from your...
Photowatch: Strap-On Digital Picture Frame and Wristwatch [Watches]
A half-way house between a digital watch and those crazy do-it-all multimedia watches, the digital photo frame watch may actually appeal to more people. The built-in memory can store 60 photos and it...
Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO product info
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The new graphics wonder card - Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO is coming out soon and the product info has been loaded on Engadget.Gamers will love this card as it features DirectX 10, PureVideo HD support and the SLI capability of the GeForce 9600 GSO GPU. Lets hope the GeForce 9600 GSO will kill the others
The new graphics wonder card - Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO is coming out soon and the product info has been loaded on Engadget.
Gamers will love this card as it features DirectX 10, PureVideo HD support and the SLI capability of the GeForce 9600 GSO GPU. Lets hope the GeForce 9600 GSO will kill the others with superb performance and a cheaper price for consumers.
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The new graphics wonder card - Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO is coming out soon and the product info has been loaded on Engadget.Gamers will love this card as it features DirectX 10, PureVideo HD support and the SLI capability of the GeForce 9600 GSO GPU. Lets hope the GeForce 9600 GSO will kill the others
The new graphics wonder card - Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO is coming out soon and the product info has been loaded on Engadget.
Gamers will love this card as it features DirectX 10, PureVideo HD support and the SLI capability of the GeForce 9600 GSO GPU. Lets hope the GeForce 9600 GSO will kill the others with superb performance and a cheaper price for consumers.
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NVIDIA's GeForce 9600 GSO series GPUs get official
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As of tonight NVIDIA's got one more notch to add to that bed post: the GeForce 9600 GSO, which is a little more on the cheap date end of the spectrum. The first of the card-makers to launch their 9600 GSO is EVGA, with a 650MHz, 384MB / 1900MHz DDR3, PCI Express 2.0 ditty (e-GeForce 9600GSO Superclocked 384MB), as well as an even lower end 550MHz, 384MB / 1600MHz version (e-GeForce 9600GSO 384MB). And yeah, it does DirectX 10 -- not that you should even need to ask.
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As of tonight NVIDIA's got one more notch to add to that bed post: the GeForce 9600 GSO, which is a little more on the cheap date end of the spectrum. The first of the card-makers to launch their 9600 GSO is EVGA, with a 650MHz, 384MB / 1900MHz DDR3, PCI Express 2.0 ditty (e-GeForce 9600GSO Superclocked 384MB), as well as an even lower end 550MHz, 384MB / 1600MHz version (e-GeForce 9600GSO 384MB). And yeah, it does DirectX 10 -- not that you should even need to ask.
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Lenovo's IdeaPad U110 showcased on video, available in US on April 29
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We already knew Lenovo's 11-inch darling was shipping to eager US-based consumers "soon," but now we've got a definitive date for you to circle on that jam-packed calendar: April 29th. The IdeaPad U110 will indeed be available for order on Tuesday, and it'll be starting a full Benjamin less than we previously heard (down to $1,899, to be exact) directly from Lenovo. We're still waiting on the full list of specifications as well as the slate of retailers that will likely be selling it, but if you're anxious for more right this very moment, you can check out a promotional video of the unit in black and red right after the break.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
We already knew Lenovo's 11-inch darling was shipping to eager US-based consumers "soon," but now we've got a definitive date for you to circle on that jam-packed calendar: April 29th. The IdeaPad U110 will indeed be available for order on Tuesday, and it'll be starting a full Benjamin less than we previously heard (down to $1,899, to be exact) directly from Lenovo. We're still waiting on the full list of specifications as well as the slate of retailers that will likely be selling it, but if you're anxious for more right this very moment, you can check out a promotional video of the unit in black and red right after the break.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Planex DigiJuke NAS snags YouTube and BitTorrent video then jams it down the Wii, Xbox 360, iPod... and throat of MPAA
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Here it is copyright bandits, the single biggest reason (other than silicone) to make a Hollywood studio notice of you: the MZK-NAS02SG1T network attached server from Planex. The main selling point behind the the ¥54,799 (about $524) 1TB Gigabit Ethernet block is the claim to "universal access" for all your devices. That little trick comes courtesy of its DigiJuke browser for searching and tagging the BitTorrent and YouTube content you want downloaded in the appropriate PSP and iPod (MPEG-4), Wii (FLV), or TV (MPEG-2) format for in-home or on-the-go viewing. The NAS also streams audio and video to your iTunes laptops or desktops or DLNA TV, Xbox 360, or other compliant device in the home. A front-facing USB 2.0 jack offers one-touch dubbing of USB sticks while a second around back offers ready storage expansion. It ships with a pair of 3.5-inch 500GB drive which you can swap out for higher capacity spinners at a later date. That is if the studios don't shut you down first.
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Here it is copyright bandits, the single biggest reason (other than silicone) to make a Hollywood studio notice of you: the MZK-NAS02SG1T network attached server from Planex. The main selling point behind the the ¥54,799 (about $524) 1TB Gigabit Ethernet block is the claim to "universal access" for all your devices. That little trick comes courtesy of its DigiJuke browser for searching and tagging the BitTorrent and YouTube content you want downloaded in the appropriate PSP and iPod (MPEG-4), Wii (FLV), or TV (MPEG-2) format for in-home or on-the-go viewing. The NAS also streams audio and video to your iTunes laptops or desktops or DLNA TV, Xbox 360, or other compliant device in the home. A front-facing USB 2.0 jack offers one-touch dubbing of USB sticks while a second around back offers ready storage expansion. It ships with a pair of 3.5-inch 500GB drive which you can swap out for higher capacity spinners at a later date. That is if the studios don't shut you down first.
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Brando 3-Port Hub + Mini-USB Cable is Useful [Peripherals]
Brando has given the quirky R&D team the week off. In the meantime, they've actually got the innovative group into replace them, and the new clan has come up with something that's actually...
Nintendo Not Slashing Console Prices [News]
Bad news, bargain hunters; Nintendo has gone on record saying there are no imminent price cuts for the Nintendo Wii or DS. Satoru Iwata, the company's president, said he did not believe in the...
Nike Air Force 1 - Lebron James Dunkman
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Picture above, is the latest Lebron James inspired Nike Air Force 1. This Air Force 1 appears to feature premium materials and a Lebron James silhouette on the tongue. It looks like a lot of execution has gone in to shoe which compliments its subtle color-way. A great creation by Nike that is sure to
Picture above, is the latest Lebron James inspired Nike Air Force 1. This Air Force 1 appears to feature premium materials and a Lebron James silhouette on the tongue. It looks like a lot of execution has gone in to shoe which compliments its subtle color-way. A great creation by Nike that is sure to get people talking. Unfortunately, there is no word on an official release date so stay posted. Via Sole Collector.
Picture above, is the latest Lebron James inspired Nike Air Force 1. This Air Force 1 appears to feature premium materials and a Lebron James silhouette on the tongue. It looks like a lot of execution has gone in to shoe which compliments its subtle color-way. A great creation by Nike that is sure to
Picture above, is the latest Lebron James inspired Nike Air Force 1. This Air Force 1 appears to feature premium materials and a Lebron James silhouette on the tongue. It looks like a lot of execution has gone in to shoe which compliments its subtle color-way. A great creation by Nike that is sure to get people talking. Unfortunately, there is no word on an official release date so stay posted. Via Sole Collector.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Teuco Sorgente Bathtub Is a Bathroom Accident Waiting To Happen [Bathtubs]
When Teuco isn't creating ludicrously expensive cromoexperience showers for Adam Frucci, they're inventing jaw-dropping Sorgente bathtubs that straddle the line between extravagant cleanliness and...
Screen Grabs: Lost's Ben shoots Nikon
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Ben (aka Benjamin Linus), leader of the Others and all around creepy manipulator, doesn't just shoot guns all the time -- as we find out in a flashforward to 2005, he also apparently shoots Nikon as well. Now, there's certainly nothing wrong with a D100, but Ben does kind of strike us as the calculating, discerning type that would probably prefer a full-frame Canon though, you know?Permalink | Email this | Comments
Ben (aka Benjamin Linus), leader of the Others and all around creepy manipulator, doesn't just shoot guns all the time -- as we find out in a flashforward to 2005, he also apparently shoots Nikon as well. Now, there's certainly nothing wrong with a D100, but Ben does kind of strike us as the calculating, discerning type that would probably prefer a full-frame Canon though, you know?Permalink | Email this | Comments
Rumors swirl of Sanyo selloff to Matsushita / Panasonic
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Details are fuzzy right now -- and what details there are have been officially denied -- but the Japanese press is having a bit of a field day over the possibility of a Sanyo selloff to Matsushita / Panasonic. Apparently Goldman Sachs, Sumitomo, and Daiwa own some 67% of Sanyo's equity, and as Japanese paper Yomiuri reports, are looking at the possibility of transferring said equity to or otherwise forming a partnership with Matsushita. Again, both Matsu and Sanyo are denying the report as of now, so it's all still up in the air as the salarymen figure out whether to combine both companies to make a corporate entity larger than even Hitachi (which currently sits at the top of Japan's heap).
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Details are fuzzy right now -- and what details there are have been officially denied -- but the Japanese press is having a bit of a field day over the possibility of a Sanyo selloff to Matsushita / Panasonic. Apparently Goldman Sachs, Sumitomo, and Daiwa own some 67% of Sanyo's equity, and as Japanese paper Yomiuri reports, are looking at the possibility of transferring said equity to or otherwise forming a partnership with Matsushita. Again, both Matsu and Sanyo are denying the report as of now, so it's all still up in the air as the salarymen figure out whether to combine both companies to make a corporate entity larger than even Hitachi (which currently sits at the top of Japan's heap).
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Retailers Corroborate iMac Refresh Rumor For Next Week [Apple]
Things are looking good for a now probable iMac refresh this coming week, with MacRumors' retail sources confirming that new iMac part numbers have shown up in their systems. Delivery should hit...
No, Nintendo is not dropping the price on the Wii or DS
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Waiting for a price drop on the Nintendo Wii or DS? Don't hold your breath. Nintendo's Satoru Iwata told analysts on Friday that there are no price drop plans for the hot-selling units. Iwata insisted this is because Nintendo doesn't want to annoy those who already paid full price, but it's pretty clear that there's also just no need to drop the price on something that's already selling like mad.
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Waiting for a price drop on the Nintendo Wii or DS? Don't hold your breath. Nintendo's Satoru Iwata told analysts on Friday that there are no price drop plans for the hot-selling units. Iwata insisted this is because Nintendo doesn't want to annoy those who already paid full price, but it's pretty clear that there's also just no need to drop the price on something that's already selling like mad.
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Nike+iPod Patent Shows Heart Rate, Temperature and Hydration Monitors [Nike+]
The main complaints about the current Nike+ Gear aren't that it doesn't do a good job keeping track of how far you run, it's that it doesn't measure stuff like heart rate, body temperature and other...
Weekly Wrapup, 21-25 April 2008
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Five Cool Cargo Bikes And The Return Of The Long John
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Pictured is the Danish Kangaroo cargo bikeAfter a car-free 1.5 years in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, it had become time to reassess the bike set-up, because a wire basket, back rack and single pannier just didn't seem to be cutting for this rider anymore. When you have to carry every liter of milk, stick of butter and pot of paint either by foot or on your own pedal power, cargo bikes had started to look more and more enticing. That recent weekend in Copenhagen also again made it clear that the Danes are a light-year ahead of everyone (except, perhaps, the Dutch) when it comes to all things urban biking.So it was timely to see a weekend revi...
Pictured is the Danish Kangaroo cargo bikeAfter a car-free 1.5 years in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, it had become time to reassess the bike set-up, because a wire basket, back rack and single pannier just didn't seem to be cutting for this rider anymore. When you have to carry every liter of milk, stick of butter and pot of paint either by foot or on your own pedal power, cargo bikes had started to look more and more enticing. That recent weekend in Copenhagen also again made it clear that the Danes are a light-year ahead of everyone (except, perhaps, the Dutch) when it comes to all things urban biking.So it was timely to see a weekend revi...
Kiss Me lets you know if you need a mint
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Fresh breath is something you should have whenever you’re around another person. I don’t really care how your breath smells when you’re sitting at home by yourself, but the minute someone smells that foul odor coming out of your mouth, you can bet they’ll put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Usually if you brush your teeth and use some mouthwash at the appropriate times, you’re good to go, however, there are some times where you want to be extra sure. That’s when you’ll turn to the Kiss Me.
The Kiss Me Personal Bad Breath Detector is simple, just breath on it, and LEDs will light up to indicate just rank your breath is. Then you’ll know to slip off for a quick brush of the teeth, or if you’re out and about, at least pick up some mints or gum. I’m usually pretty confident in the freshness of the air coming out of my mouth, plus I really don’t need anything extra to carry around. However, if you spend most of your days with very important persons (and perhaps eat lots of onions) then you might want to consider spending the $19 on one.
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Fresh breath is something you should have whenever you’re around another person. I don’t really care how your breath smells when you’re sitting at home by yourself, but the minute someone smells that foul odor coming out of your mouth, you can bet they’ll put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Usually if you brush your teeth and use some mouthwash at the appropriate times, you’re good to go, however, there are some times where you want to be extra sure. That’s when you’ll turn to the Kiss Me.
The Kiss Me Personal Bad Breath Detector is simple, just breath on it, and LEDs will light up to indicate just rank your breath is. Then you’ll know to slip off for a quick brush of the teeth, or if you’re out and about, at least pick up some mints or gum. I’m usually pretty confident in the freshness of the air coming out of my mouth, plus I really don’t need anything extra to carry around. However, if you spend most of your days with very important persons (and perhaps eat lots of onions) then you might want to consider spending the $19 on one.
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
RIM developing "Apple Killer" touchscreen BlackBerry?
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The times has a verbose 2,000 word piece about the high stakes world of high-end cellphone manufacturers (no way!), specifically centered around RIM's post-iPhone trials and tribulations. Besides a bit of vague lip service paid to the 9000 series, they're claiming that two 3rd party developers -- no sources cited -- leaked that RIM has a skunkworks product dubbed "AK" (which stands for "Apple Killer"), and that apparently it'll be touchscreen. And then comes the tub-thumping money shot from co-CEO Mike Lazaridis: "I couldn't type on and I still can't type on it, and a lot of my friends can't type on it. It's hard to type on a piece of glass." Right, until you guys decide to do one of your own -- these executive types are so transparent they might as well just be up front.
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The times has a verbose 2,000 word piece about the high stakes world of high-end cellphone manufacturers (no way!), specifically centered around RIM's post-iPhone trials and tribulations. Besides a bit of vague lip service paid to the 9000 series, they're claiming that two 3rd party developers -- no sources cited -- leaked that RIM has a skunkworks product dubbed "AK" (which stands for "Apple Killer"), and that apparently it'll be touchscreen. And then comes the tub-thumping money shot from co-CEO Mike Lazaridis: "I couldn't type on and I still can't type on it, and a lot of my friends can't type on it. It's hard to type on a piece of glass." Right, until you guys decide to do one of your own -- these executive types are so transparent they might as well just be up front.
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Adidas Concord - UK Exclusive
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These two Adidas Concord’s look as if they were straight out of the 80’s. Both feature bright and vibrant colors mixed with snakeskin panels. Definitely a great combination of style and design. Adidas has placed the snakeskin in all the right places to compliment the bold colors. The Concord is being offered in two different
These two Adidas Concord’s look as if they were straight out of the 80’s. Both feature bright and vibrant colors mixed with snakeskin panels. Definitely a great combination of style and design. Adidas has placed the snakeskin in all the right places to compliment the bold colors. The Concord is being offered in two different color-ways, white/aqua and white/sublime and will sold exclusively at UK Adidas retailers and Size?
These two Adidas Concord’s look as if they were straight out of the 80’s. Both feature bright and vibrant colors mixed with snakeskin panels. Definitely a great combination of style and design. Adidas has placed the snakeskin in all the right places to compliment the bold colors. The Concord is being offered in two different
These two Adidas Concord’s look as if they were straight out of the 80’s. Both feature bright and vibrant colors mixed with snakeskin panels. Definitely a great combination of style and design. Adidas has placed the snakeskin in all the right places to compliment the bold colors. The Concord is being offered in two different color-ways, white/aqua and white/sublime and will sold exclusively at UK Adidas retailers and Size?
Hymotion Prius Plug-in Conversion Kit Gives 100+ MPG For Short Distances [Prius Plug-in]
Like the previously released EDrive kit, this Hymotion Prius conversion package lets you convert your stock Prius into one that can be plugged in for charging. After a 4.5 hour charge time, your...
iPhone Getting iTunes Remote Control App? [Software]
TUAW's tipsters tell it that, based on code found in the latest iPhone SDK beta, Apple's working on an app called iControl to hook up with iTunes libraries. Their guess is that it'll enable your...
Wiis Today at Toys R Us! [Deals]
If you still haven't gotten a Wii for yourself, Toys "R" Us has truckloads of them in stores today for Mario Kart fever. Problem is, they're probably 1985 Datsun trucks, so you'll need to head down...
Internet TV News: Three More Netflix Set-Top Box Partners, New Hollywood JV, PS3 Movie Download Service
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Motorola HSDPA Z8m phone
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I am a sucker for sliders nowadays since I got a Nokia N95. The newly upgraded Motorola Z8m phone now comes with HSDPA features faster download speed up to 7.2 Mbps, 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera, 80MB internal memory, microSD card slot (4GB max), one-touch music access, photo viewer, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and GPS functions
I am a sucker for sliders nowadays since I got a Nokia N95. The newly upgraded Motorola Z8m phone now comes with HSDPA features faster download speed up to 7.2 Mbps, 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera, 80MB internal memory, microSD card slot (4GB max), one-touch music access, photo viewer, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and GPS functions in case you get lost. Right now its out only in S.Korea for about $500 USD.
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I am a sucker for sliders nowadays since I got a Nokia N95. The newly upgraded Motorola Z8m phone now comes with HSDPA features faster download speed up to 7.2 Mbps, 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera, 80MB internal memory, microSD card slot (4GB max), one-touch music access, photo viewer, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and GPS functions
I am a sucker for sliders nowadays since I got a Nokia N95. The newly upgraded Motorola Z8m phone now comes with HSDPA features faster download speed up to 7.2 Mbps, 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera, 80MB internal memory, microSD card slot (4GB max), one-touch music access, photo viewer, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and GPS functions in case you get lost. Right now its out only in S.Korea for about $500 USD.
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Eric's Huge iPhone is Large, Probably Doesn't Make Calls [Picture]
The picture is all we have to go on, so what we can tell is this; it looks like an iPhone, but that probably isn't a real touchscreen. Sadly, we doubt it will be making any calls either. You know...
Apple i Keynote Parody is Spot On [Humor]
College Humor is running a parody of Steve in Keynote mode, we know it isn't the first or won't be the last, but it has some of the Steve's actions, crowd reactions and the overall atmosphere pretty...
Earthrace Launches Attempt to Break Circumnavigation Record
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Earthrace, billed as "the world's fastest, coolest and greenest powerboat" launches today, seeking to break the world record for circumnavigation in a power boat. Over two years have passed since Earthrace announced their intention to break the record in "one of the most eco-friendly boats ever made". Two years during which even the mainstream experienced intense sensitization to green issues. Will this newly informed public still be enthralled by the excitement of seeing green technology pushed to its limits, or will the question be: "is that the flatten-the-rainforest biodiesel or the take-food-from...
Earthrace, billed as "the world's fastest, coolest and greenest powerboat" launches today, seeking to break the world record for circumnavigation in a power boat. Over two years have passed since Earthrace announced their intention to break the record in "one of the most eco-friendly boats ever made". Two years during which even the mainstream experienced intense sensitization to green issues. Will this newly informed public still be enthralled by the excitement of seeing green technology pushed to its limits, or will the question be: "is that the flatten-the-rainforest biodiesel or the take-food-from...
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Europe Kicks Off Saturday Night With A Rocket Launch [Rockets]
Europeans sure know how to celebrate a Saturday night! While I spent the good part of Happy Hour knocking back shots, our cousins from across the ocean shot a satellite up into space. The Giove-B...
Azoo Eco-Desk Puts a Self-Cleaning Aquarium in Your Desk [Design]
I'm pretty sure Missy Elliot had something similar to Azoo's Eco-Desk, which has a self-cleaning tropical fish aquarium contained within a glass and aluminum body. Alas, hers was made by Lamborghini,...
Google Docs Lives to Share the Words
Mike Riversdale wrote the best article I've read about Google Docs. "Google Docs ... so what - the ONE reason why you should care" doesn't talk only about Google Docs, it's also about Zoho, wikis or any other tool that lets you write, collaborate and share your documents. It outlines the major difference between Google Docs and office suites like Microsoft Office or OpenOffice: Google Docs is built for a connected environment.
Documents (PC-based I'm thinking) are fundamentally about "one person". The document you edit looks lovingly into your eyes proclaiming ever lasting love just for you. If someone else tries to muscle in on this close(d) relationship they will get told to go away, I am with someone else.
Of course the words inside the document want to be loved by all and to love all. They force the document to dump one person and love another in a serial monogamy type of way. The document that was only for you will quite easily tell you to go away as they are now in a one-on-one relationship with someone else...
This issue - words love all / documents love one at a time - is a fundamental issue that many have tried to solve using any number of clever means. We've had software attempting to mediate the differences - every electronic document management (EDMS) system you've battled against lives this category. We've had consultants claiming to solve it via changes in work practices - 'workflow" and the bottlenecks they employ.
The most common way employed by everyone ever is ... copy the document. The words love this - they can love more and more people, more words can join them as they spread around the network - you can put in your words, I can add my words, Stevens from Accounts can remove the words he doesn't want - the words are out there, they love to be free and are loving all.
But once set free they're bloody near impossible to reign back in, for a start where the frig are they - out there in the wilds of the electronic world running free is all well and good until some poor sod has to try and reign them in. (...)
Google Docs doesn't live in the 'document' world. Oh it has similar naming conventions, it uses all the jargon that we're used to and it pretends to be a document ... but it's not because it comes from the 'words' world view. It knows that the words you're gonna edit are, 99.9% of the time, going to want to be loved by many more than you. And being on the Web they know that the world of connected people at your fingertips is massive. Not only is there the list of attractive people in your contacts list but there is everyone with an internet connection!
Google Docs lives to share the words:
* knows that words want to be shared and that's why you've typed them.
* its world view knows/understands its connected environment
* its capabilities are built to use this environment
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Single Mother Gets RIAA Suit Dismissed, Sues Them Right Back [Justice]
Now here's something we love to see: Tanya Andersen, a 45-year-old single mother, is taking on the RIAA for their sleazy tactics and appears to be winning. After being sued for piracy and having the...
Solar Water Heater Provides Free Hot Showers [Environment]
The SolarStore is essentially a hot water heater that uses the sun as its energy source. Inflatable from a backpack, this guy will hold up to three full tanks of water and make it nice and toasty for...
EMOPORT Tries To Make That Time Of The Month Fun, Fails Miserably [Women]
You know how us girls have these nasty things called "periods" we need to deal with that turn us into moody, erratic, cramping monsters? The EMOPORT "software/games" device promises to magically make...
Nanomaterial Photos As Modern Art [Nanoart]
Sunflowers? Nope. Actually, they're silicon oxide nanowires grown in gallium and gold catalysts — and they're only several microns in length. The photo, by Chinese University of Hong Kong...
Haptic Feedback Implementation Coming to iPhone Courtesy of Immersion Corp? [Rumors]
If a Palluxo.com source is to be believed, Apple is currently in talks with Immersion Corp. regarding haptic technology implementation for the iPhone. Immersion Corp. solutions have been implemented...
A-Data Theme Series T703 Disney Flash Drive
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The 2GB model will come in white, red and purple colors, while the 4GB model has only white and purple, retailing for $33 and $49, respectively.
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Here’s an excerpt of the product description for the A-Data Theme Series T703 Disney flash drive - grammatically corrected, warts and all.
The super light and handy Mickey flash drive weighs only 15 grams, and has a gorgeous Mickey hanging ornament. You can either wear it or use it to decorate your cell phone or bag. No matter how you use it, you will always attract people’s attention. The T703, authorized by Disney, not only provides you with a classic Mickey Mouse image, but also presents a creative design for the flash drive. After removing Mickey’s ear, you can easily save your files to the flash drive. In addition to being a useful office tool, its unique mirror design can help you check your appearance anytime your want. It can also be used as a mini photo frame. Let Mickey Mouse’s lovely smile accompany you around the marvelous digital world!
The 2GB model will come in white, red and purple colors, while the 4GB model has only white and purple, retailing for $33 and $49, respectively.
Pressy idea: Educational Toys
The 2GB model will come in white, red and purple colors, while the 4GB model has only white and purple, retailing for $33 and $49, respectively.
Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Here’s an excerpt of the product description for the A-Data Theme Series T703 Disney flash drive - grammatically corrected, warts and all.
The super light and handy Mickey flash drive weighs only 15 grams, and has a gorgeous Mickey hanging ornament. You can either wear it or use it to decorate your cell phone or bag. No matter how you use it, you will always attract people’s attention. The T703, authorized by Disney, not only provides you with a classic Mickey Mouse image, but also presents a creative design for the flash drive. After removing Mickey’s ear, you can easily save your files to the flash drive. In addition to being a useful office tool, its unique mirror design can help you check your appearance anytime your want. It can also be used as a mini photo frame. Let Mickey Mouse’s lovely smile accompany you around the marvelous digital world!
The 2GB model will come in white, red and purple colors, while the 4GB model has only white and purple, retailing for $33 and $49, respectively.
Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Self-Conscious X Adidas Collabo Now Available @ Self-Conscious
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Self-Conscious in Chicago has received their new Adidas collaboration forum low that was set to release April 1st but was pushed and is available now @ Self-Conscious.The concept of the shoe consists of the Chicago flag color way with each of the major expressways printed on the shoe. The airplane and tracks on the toe
Self-Conscious in Chicago has received their new Adidas collaboration forum low that was set to release April 1st but was pushed and is available now @ Self-Conscious.
The concept of the shoe consists of the Chicago flag color way with each of the major expressways printed on the shoe. The airplane and tracks on the toe box and around the shoe signifies a plane flying from O’Hare over each expressway.
The shoe will run in Kids Sizes 3.5-7 and Mens 8-14
More pictures of the shoe after the jump!!!!
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Self-Conscious in Chicago has received their new Adidas collaboration forum low that was set to release April 1st but was pushed and is available now @ Self-Conscious.The concept of the shoe consists of the Chicago flag color way with each of the major expressways printed on the shoe. The airplane and tracks on the toe
Self-Conscious in Chicago has received their new Adidas collaboration forum low that was set to release April 1st but was pushed and is available now @ Self-Conscious.
The concept of the shoe consists of the Chicago flag color way with each of the major expressways printed on the shoe. The airplane and tracks on the toe box and around the shoe signifies a plane flying from O’Hare over each expressway.
The shoe will run in Kids Sizes 3.5-7 and Mens 8-14
More pictures of the shoe after the jump!!!!
Oscar Castillo aka Wreckinkickz
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Self-Conscious
1021 W. Lake St
Chicago.
1(312) 633-4000
Apple looking to Immersion for haptic technology on iPhone?
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Immersion, the same folks responsible for adding haptic technology (force feedback from touch panels, pretty much) in a fleet of Nokia handsets, could be looking to do the same with Cupertino's one and only. While VibeTonz isn't specifically mentioned by name, a recent report (which should certainly be filed as a rumor for the time being) is suggesting that bigwigs from both outfits are in ongoing meetings "over licensing and implementation issues of iPhone haptics." Interestingly enough, this news is flowing hot on the heels of Immersion appointing Clent Richardson as president and CEO; if that name rings a bell, he previously spent five years pretty high up the ladder at Apple. Of course, all the signs pointing to yes doesn't mean anything in and of itself, so we'll just twiddle our thumbs a bit longer and hope to have some feedback for 'em soon enough.
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Immersion, the same folks responsible for adding haptic technology (force feedback from touch panels, pretty much) in a fleet of Nokia handsets, could be looking to do the same with Cupertino's one and only. While VibeTonz isn't specifically mentioned by name, a recent report (which should certainly be filed as a rumor for the time being) is suggesting that bigwigs from both outfits are in ongoing meetings "over licensing and implementation issues of iPhone haptics." Interestingly enough, this news is flowing hot on the heels of Immersion appointing Clent Richardson as president and CEO; if that name rings a bell, he previously spent five years pretty high up the ladder at Apple. Of course, all the signs pointing to yes doesn't mean anything in and of itself, so we'll just twiddle our thumbs a bit longer and hope to have some feedback for 'em soon enough.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Joystiq goes all out with Mario Kart Wii controller comparison
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As we're all too well aware, Mario Kart can be serious business for some folks, and Mario Kart Wii will certainly be no exception, which makes the right choice of controller all the more important. Thankfully, our pals at Joystiq have now come through with a meticulous comparison of all five driving options at your disposal. That includes the Wiimote on its own, the Wiimote with Wii Wheel, the Wiimote / nunchuk combo, the Classic Controller, and the tried and true GameCube controller. Somewhat surprisingly, while the GameCube Controller and Classic Controller each helped to put in some solid times, Joystiq actually found the WIimote / nunchuck combo to the best all around option, with it faring particularly well when using a bike. Lagging far behind, however, was the solo Wiimote (which they recommend to avoid at all costs), although the addition of the Wii Wheel did apparently did help to make things a bit more manageable. Hit up the link below for the full rundown.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
As we're all too well aware, Mario Kart can be serious business for some folks, and Mario Kart Wii will certainly be no exception, which makes the right choice of controller all the more important. Thankfully, our pals at Joystiq have now come through with a meticulous comparison of all five driving options at your disposal. That includes the Wiimote on its own, the Wiimote with Wii Wheel, the Wiimote / nunchuk combo, the Classic Controller, and the tried and true GameCube controller. Somewhat surprisingly, while the GameCube Controller and Classic Controller each helped to put in some solid times, Joystiq actually found the WIimote / nunchuck combo to the best all around option, with it faring particularly well when using a bike. Lagging far behind, however, was the solo Wiimote (which they recommend to avoid at all costs), although the addition of the Wii Wheel did apparently did help to make things a bit more manageable. Hit up the link below for the full rundown.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sponsor a Lifestraw Family Water Filter with Project H Design
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We've oohed and aahed at the Lifestraw, the cigar-sized personal point-of-use water filter produced by Vestergaard Frandsen. While it certainly has the potential to provide clean drinking water to a lot of people, a family of five would potentially need five Lifestraws to insure access to clean water. That's why they de...
We've oohed and aahed at the Lifestraw, the cigar-sized personal point-of-use water filter produced by Vestergaard Frandsen. While it certainly has the potential to provide clean drinking water to a lot of people, a family of five would potentially need five Lifestraws to insure access to clean water. That's why they de...
Creepy 80-Year-Old Japanese Robot Brought Back to Life [Robots]
Gakutensoku is Asia's oldest modern robot, built in 1928 for the ascension of the Emperor Showa (aka Hirohito). Twice as tall as the emperor at 10 feet, 6 inches, it could tilt its head, blink, smile...
Sprint Phones Now Come With Nude Photos of Employees (Free!) [Sprint]
Daryl J. Roy isn't your average Sprint sales drone. Service doesn't stop just because you've got the receipt and walked out the door. Have you ever checked out Sprint's picture mail? He wanted to...
NVIDIA pushing up GeForce 9900 to outgun Radeon HD 4800?
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NVIDIA's been on a hyper-competitive tear lately, and while the latest rumor isn't quite on par with Roy Taylor saying that the Intel CPU is "dead," it reinforces the company's new win-at-all-costs attitude. Seems ATI's upcoming RV770-based Radeon HD 4800 might threaten NVIDIA's dominance of the high-end graphics market, and that's just not acceptable -- so the company is planning on pushing up the release of the GeForce 9900 to July. That's one billion transistors and GDDR3 memory, if you haven't been memorizing rumored graphic card specs -- we're guessing that blue screen of death will render mighty fast on that rig.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
NVIDIA's been on a hyper-competitive tear lately, and while the latest rumor isn't quite on par with Roy Taylor saying that the Intel CPU is "dead," it reinforces the company's new win-at-all-costs attitude. Seems ATI's upcoming RV770-based Radeon HD 4800 might threaten NVIDIA's dominance of the high-end graphics market, and that's just not acceptable -- so the company is planning on pushing up the release of the GeForce 9900 to July. That's one billion transistors and GDDR3 memory, if you haven't been memorizing rumored graphic card specs -- we're guessing that blue screen of death will render mighty fast on that rig.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
From The Road: Is This The Most Effective Way To Advertise Your Cellular Service?
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By Andrew Liszewski While walking home last night I happened to notice this bizarre truck stopped at a red light. It was your standard cube van, except for the fact that the cube portion featured windows on all sides. And while it's kind of hard to tell in this photo, inside the truck was someone dressed
By Andrew Liszewski
While walking home last night I happened to notice this bizarre truck stopped at a red light. It was your standard cube van, except for the fact that the cube portion featured windows on all sides. And while it’s kind of hard to tell in this photo, inside the truck was someone dressed like an alien on vacation. The rest of the aliens were actually similarly dressed mannequins, but I guess they felt they needed at least one actual person to make it more realistic.
I can’t deny the fact that the truck served its purpose of grabbing people’s attention (I did stop and take a photo after all) but it was really a lame advertising stunt. And I can’t help but feel that other people might decide to arbitrarily boycott this company like I have, because of it. (It doesn’t take much.) If you work in advertising and are reading this post here’s my suggestion on how to improve this idea. You should replace the aliens with a machine that shoots out money, and instead of driving around the city you should just park in front of my apartment building. Then I’ll buy whatever you’re selling.
By Andrew Liszewski While walking home last night I happened to notice this bizarre truck stopped at a red light. It was your standard cube van, except for the fact that the cube portion featured windows on all sides. And while it's kind of hard to tell in this photo, inside the truck was someone dressed
By Andrew Liszewski
While walking home last night I happened to notice this bizarre truck stopped at a red light. It was your standard cube van, except for the fact that the cube portion featured windows on all sides. And while it’s kind of hard to tell in this photo, inside the truck was someone dressed like an alien on vacation. The rest of the aliens were actually similarly dressed mannequins, but I guess they felt they needed at least one actual person to make it more realistic.
I can’t deny the fact that the truck served its purpose of grabbing people’s attention (I did stop and take a photo after all) but it was really a lame advertising stunt. And I can’t help but feel that other people might decide to arbitrarily boycott this company like I have, because of it. (It doesn’t take much.) If you work in advertising and are reading this post here’s my suggestion on how to improve this idea. You should replace the aliens with a machine that shoots out money, and instead of driving around the city you should just park in front of my apartment building. Then I’ll buy whatever you’re selling.
More iPhone 2 Details: 3G, GPS, Back in (Glossy) Black and a Little Fatter [Rumor]
Ryan at Engadget says they've been chatting up one of the divinely chosen to lay eyes on the second-gen iPhone, and they're claiming a couple details we haven't heard before, as well as the by-now...
Archos TV+ TVportation plug-in shifts your TV to 605 / 705 PMP
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Got yourself an Archos TV+? How's about a WiFi-enabled 605 / 705 PMP? Even if you're sadly answering "no" to the latter question, folks with a Windows or Windows Mobile-based machine can still get in on the placeshifting action, as Archos has just announced a swank new TV+ plug-in that brings Slingbox capabilities to those devices. The May-bound TVportation application, which will be available gratis for those who register their Archos TV+ on the firm's website (it's $49.99 otherwise), simply enables users to control their set-top-box from anywhere where WiFi is accessible, giving users the ability to watch live TV on their handheld. Sure, it's more of the same, but for the Archos faithful who refuse to trade in their 605 / 705, it's a dream come true. Check out a lengthy demonstration vid after the break.
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Got yourself an Archos TV+? How's about a WiFi-enabled 605 / 705 PMP? Even if you're sadly answering "no" to the latter question, folks with a Windows or Windows Mobile-based machine can still get in on the placeshifting action, as Archos has just announced a swank new TV+ plug-in that brings Slingbox capabilities to those devices. The May-bound TVportation application, which will be available gratis for those who register their Archos TV+ on the firm's website (it's $49.99 otherwise), simply enables users to control their set-top-box from anywhere where WiFi is accessible, giving users the ability to watch live TV on their handheld. Sure, it's more of the same, but for the Archos faithful who refuse to trade in their 605 / 705, it's a dream come true. Check out a lengthy demonstration vid after the break.
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Psystar Won't Let You Reinstall Leopard By Yourself [Psystar]
A MacFixIt reader had a very interesting email exchange from Psystar's support, who told him that they don't want customers installing Leopard themselves. Here's the quote from the support team:We...
NVIDIA VP joins the smack-talk fun, says the Intel CPU is "dead"
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Alright, we're loving this new hyper-aggressive, sorta-nasty version of NVIDIA. Not only has CEO Jen Hsun-Huang promised to "open a can of whoop-ass" on Intel, the company has been touting its new sub-$45 integrated platform as far superior to Celeron-based systems, and now we've got VP of Content Relations Roy Taylor sending out emails saying that "a war has started" and pronouncing the Intel CPU "dead." Roy says Intel is "panicking" because CPUs have "run out of steam," and that they "no longer make anything run faster." According to Roy -- whose nickname is "Big Pipe," no joke -- the only thing that needs to get faster is the GPU, and NVIDIA's going to make it happen. That's some brash talk, all around -- let's hope NVIDIA's ready when Intel brings Nehalem out to play. Check out the whole email at the read link.
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Alright, we're loving this new hyper-aggressive, sorta-nasty version of NVIDIA. Not only has CEO Jen Hsun-Huang promised to "open a can of whoop-ass" on Intel, the company has been touting its new sub-$45 integrated platform as far superior to Celeron-based systems, and now we've got VP of Content Relations Roy Taylor sending out emails saying that "a war has started" and pronouncing the Intel CPU "dead." Roy says Intel is "panicking" because CPUs have "run out of steam," and that they "no longer make anything run faster." According to Roy -- whose nickname is "Big Pipe," no joke -- the only thing that needs to get faster is the GPU, and NVIDIA's going to make it happen. That's some brash talk, all around -- let's hope NVIDIA's ready when Intel brings Nehalem out to play. Check out the whole email at the read link.
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Midtown Machers Get Their Own Entrance to Brasserie 44
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When you’re a high-powered Manhattan macher, you can’t be bothered to walk around the block: You need backdoor shortcuts along the lines of Henry Hill’s Copacabana entrance in Goodfellas. That seems to be the feeling of management at Brasserie 44, at the Royalton, whose 44th Street entrance is inconveniently a block away from their biggest customers in the media and fashion business. Owner John McDonald explains, “We have such a large client base in the media and fashion biz (conde nast, hearst, nytimes, grace building i.e. Michael Kors, Tahari, and more) that as a special VIP service they no longer have to do the long walk around the block and back through the lobby. We have stationed a door person who is at the back door from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. who greets and allows you direct access to 44.” So pay no attention to that plaque next to the door. Just say you’re here for lunch and Johnny Mack sent you.
When you’re a high-powered Manhattan macher, you can’t be bothered to walk around the block: You need backdoor shortcuts along the lines of Henry Hill’s Copacabana entrance in Goodfellas. That seems to be the feeling of management at Brasserie 44, at the Royalton, whose 44th Street entrance is inconveniently a block away from their biggest customers in the media and fashion business. Owner John McDonald explains, “We have such a large client base in the media and fashion biz (conde nast, hearst, nytimes, grace building i.e. Michael Kors, Tahari, and more) that as a special VIP service they no longer have to do the long walk around the block and back through the lobby. We have stationed a door person who is at the back door from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. who greets and allows you direct access to 44.” So pay no attention to that plaque next to the door. Just say you’re here for lunch and Johnny Mack sent you.
First iPhone Video Recorder Software With Audio [Software]
Here's some iPhone software that is supposedly the first to record audio on top of video, at 128kbps sound and 320 x 416 video res. That makes it good fix for the iPhone's official lack. In 2 months,...
How would you change Samsung's YP-P2?
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Considering that Samsung's YP-P2 just might be the most updated PMP of all time, we're guessing that a lot of things that users would have changed just months ago have already been done by the powers that be. That being said, we critical gadget owners are never truly satisfied at heart, so we're curious to know how you'd spin the forthcoming firmware update(s). Or would you focus your attention on external matters, instead? We know you've had ample time to fool around with one of Sammy's most prized media players ever, so don't be shy down there in comments, alright? Who knows -- your recommendations could be front and center in the next Blue Wave.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Considering that Samsung's YP-P2 just might be the most updated PMP of all time, we're guessing that a lot of things that users would have changed just months ago have already been done by the powers that be. That being said, we critical gadget owners are never truly satisfied at heart, so we're curious to know how you'd spin the forthcoming firmware update(s). Or would you focus your attention on external matters, instead? We know you've had ample time to fool around with one of Sammy's most prized media players ever, so don't be shy down there in comments, alright? Who knows -- your recommendations could be front and center in the next Blue Wave.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Super Mario Singing Star Gives You Immunity To Carpal Tunnel For 15 Second Intervals [Toys]
The Super Mario invincibility doesn't really make a huge appearance in Super Mario Galaxy as far as we've seen, but this desk version should more than fill in. For $17.99 you get an unlimited amount...
Choux Beignets And Apricot Curd
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I don't really like to start a post with a conversation but after trying different ways to write it up, I found that the accurate was to relate the conversation that took place between B. and myself last night before falling asleep. If you were to eavesdrop on the following conversation you'd think we lead the grand life:
B: what time is the cocktail party tomorrow?
Me: starts at 7pm. What time is the band playing?
Him: starts at 9pm.
If you know us a little better, then the rest of the conversation about our friends' party for their anniversary makes much more sense:
Me: I need to have the 300 cream puffs done by 10am at the latest, they are picking them up and the cake by noon.
Him: I've got to be at the party site by 6pm to hook up the PA system and practice some tunes with the guys. Well, at least we can have breakfast together. Anything special (with that look of "please, no more clafoutis")?
Me: what about some "choux beignets" with some of the leftover cream puff dough I am bound to have?
Him: I'll fry!
Me: deal! (meaning I can shower, cook down some rhubarb and write a post all at once, the usual!)
What a breakfast! We were perched on our chairs like little kids enjoying their latest pranks! It has been a while since we had any sort of fried dough for breakfast, keeping it relatively healthy during the week while buttering some brioche on Sundays. I don' eat a lot for breakfast but I love baking breakfast items. The choux are what we call "Pets de Nonne" (Nuns' Farts) which always made me giggle as a kid, not so much as an adult about to eat them for breakfast. I paired the choux beignets with an apricot curd I had made the day before just because I was tired of starring at a lonely bottle of apricot nectar in the pantry. Worked perfectly for dunking! The choux are really fun to watch when you fry them as they puff like crazy and wobble in the oil and shrivel like little old ladies when you let them sit for a while. Bonus, these are a breeze to make: mix, scoop and fry...and eat!
I am sorry if I have to leave you on this short post but I have got to finish some stuff for the party favors and there is a wild baking weekend coming up. I want to get some stuff done ( not to mention cleaning up a bit and organizing) before Marce from Pip In The City comes on Tuesday. She is staying for 5 days and beside her request to have me teach her macarons, I plan on the two of us having a fun time on the town! I have got the camera ready!!
Choux Beignets and Apricot Curd:
For the choux:
85 gr all purpose flour
75ml water
75 ml milk
65 gr butter
3 eggs
1 Tb sugar
1/8 tsp salt
canola oil for frying
Sift the flour and set aside. Heat the water, milk, butter and salt to a full rolling boil, so that the fat is not just floating on the top but is dispersed throughout the liquid. Stir the flour into the liquid with a heavy wooden spoon, adding it as fast as it can be absorbed. Avoid adding it all at once or it will form clumps. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the lumps if necessary, by pressing them against the side of the pan with the back of the spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the dough to a mixer bowl. Let the paste cool slightly so that the eggs will not cook when they are added. You can add and stir the eggs by hand but it requires some elbow grease. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, using the paddle attachment on low or medium speed. The dough should have the consistency of thick mayonnaise.
Heat the oil to 360F in a medium pan (I use a 8 inch cast iron) and scoop small rounds of dough that you drop into the oil. Fry until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towel, serve with the apricot curd if desired.
For the Apricot Curd:
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp lime zest
Combine the zest, sugar, nectar in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until light. Beat some of the apricot mixture into the eggs to temper. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and cook stirring constantly until it thickens up, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temp and use to fill the cake.Strain and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.
I don't really like to start a post with a conversation but after trying different ways to write it up, I found that the accurate was to relate the conversation that took place between B. and myself last night before falling asleep. If you were to eavesdrop on the following conversation you'd think we lead the grand life:
B: what time is the cocktail party tomorrow?
Me: starts at 7pm. What time is the band playing?
Him: starts at 9pm.
If you know us a little better, then the rest of the conversation about our friends' party for their anniversary makes much more sense:
Me: I need to have the 300 cream puffs done by 10am at the latest, they are picking them up and the cake by noon.
Him: I've got to be at the party site by 6pm to hook up the PA system and practice some tunes with the guys. Well, at least we can have breakfast together. Anything special (with that look of "please, no more clafoutis")?
Me: what about some "choux beignets" with some of the leftover cream puff dough I am bound to have?
Him: I'll fry!
Me: deal! (meaning I can shower, cook down some rhubarb and write a post all at once, the usual!)
What a breakfast! We were perched on our chairs like little kids enjoying their latest pranks! It has been a while since we had any sort of fried dough for breakfast, keeping it relatively healthy during the week while buttering some brioche on Sundays. I don' eat a lot for breakfast but I love baking breakfast items. The choux are what we call "Pets de Nonne" (Nuns' Farts) which always made me giggle as a kid, not so much as an adult about to eat them for breakfast. I paired the choux beignets with an apricot curd I had made the day before just because I was tired of starring at a lonely bottle of apricot nectar in the pantry. Worked perfectly for dunking! The choux are really fun to watch when you fry them as they puff like crazy and wobble in the oil and shrivel like little old ladies when you let them sit for a while. Bonus, these are a breeze to make: mix, scoop and fry...and eat!
I am sorry if I have to leave you on this short post but I have got to finish some stuff for the party favors and there is a wild baking weekend coming up. I want to get some stuff done ( not to mention cleaning up a bit and organizing) before Marce from Pip In The City comes on Tuesday. She is staying for 5 days and beside her request to have me teach her macarons, I plan on the two of us having a fun time on the town! I have got the camera ready!!
Choux Beignets and Apricot Curd:
For the choux:
85 gr all purpose flour
75ml water
75 ml milk
65 gr butter
3 eggs
1 Tb sugar
1/8 tsp salt
canola oil for frying
Sift the flour and set aside. Heat the water, milk, butter and salt to a full rolling boil, so that the fat is not just floating on the top but is dispersed throughout the liquid. Stir the flour into the liquid with a heavy wooden spoon, adding it as fast as it can be absorbed. Avoid adding it all at once or it will form clumps. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the lumps if necessary, by pressing them against the side of the pan with the back of the spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the dough to a mixer bowl. Let the paste cool slightly so that the eggs will not cook when they are added. You can add and stir the eggs by hand but it requires some elbow grease. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, using the paddle attachment on low or medium speed. The dough should have the consistency of thick mayonnaise.
Heat the oil to 360F in a medium pan (I use a 8 inch cast iron) and scoop small rounds of dough that you drop into the oil. Fry until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towel, serve with the apricot curd if desired.
For the Apricot Curd:
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp lime zest
Combine the zest, sugar, nectar in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until light. Beat some of the apricot mixture into the eggs to temper. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and cook stirring constantly until it thickens up, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temp and use to fill the cake.Strain and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.
MIRA 'Plugless' Plug-In Hybrid Car Has Removable Battery Packs
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The Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA), a British automotive design, development and certification consultancy, has done what many TreeHugger readers have been suggesting in the comments of many posts about plug-in hybrid cars: Removable battery packs that can be swapped.Their test vehicle is a modified Skoda Fabia which they call the H4V (Hybrid 4 wheel drive Vehicle) because the gasoline engine powers the front wheels while two 35kW electric motors power the rear wheels. The regular gasoline version of the car gets 32 mpg (7.24 L/100km) while their 'plugless' plug-in hybrid prototype returned 53 mpg (4.4 L/100km)....
The Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA), a British automotive design, development and certification consultancy, has done what many TreeHugger readers have been suggesting in the comments of many posts about plug-in hybrid cars: Removable battery packs that can be swapped.Their test vehicle is a modified Skoda Fabia which they call the H4V (Hybrid 4 wheel drive Vehicle) because the gasoline engine powers the front wheels while two 35kW electric motors power the rear wheels. The regular gasoline version of the car gets 32 mpg (7.24 L/100km) while their 'plugless' plug-in hybrid prototype returned 53 mpg (4.4 L/100km)....
Question of the Day: How Much Time Do You Spend on The Computer? [Question Of The Day]
There is no doubt that many of us spend entirely too much time sitting in front of a computer each day. Naturally, this problem is even more acute for people who rely heavily on computers as part of...
Improbable Blu Jacket Custom Made For Attention Seekers [Design]
The Blu Jacket concept from Lunar Design aims to turn our children's children into walking billboards using an electronic fabric based on e-paper technology and space-age organic fabrics. It could...
MSI unleashes drool-worthy press shots of the Wind
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Just in case you need 500 pixels or more to really determine whether something is sexy or not, MSI has finally put together a sweet pack of press shots that really do the Wind justice. Needless to say, we'd be mighty hesitant to start bangin' out the 42nd page of our dissertation with grease-covered digits on this beauty. Did someone say high maintenance? Hit the read link for lots more looks.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Just in case you need 500 pixels or more to really determine whether something is sexy or not, MSI has finally put together a sweet pack of press shots that really do the Wind justice. Needless to say, we'd be mighty hesitant to start bangin' out the 42nd page of our dissertation with grease-covered digits on this beauty. Did someone say high maintenance? Hit the read link for lots more looks.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
GM Volt Milestone: First Prototype Running on Lithium Ion Battery
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Look Out Eco-Extremists, the General Motors Chevy Volt is On the RoadThe ever Volt-vigilent and perenially in-the-GM-loop Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com tells us the Detroit News is reporting that the first Chevy Volt prototype with an actual full-sized lithium ion battery is up and running. Dennis sees this as a "critical turning point" in the car's development as he deems this particular iteration to be the "Proof of Concept" for GM's would-be game-c...
Look Out Eco-Extremists, the General Motors Chevy Volt is On the RoadThe ever Volt-vigilent and perenially in-the-GM-loop Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com tells us the Detroit News is reporting that the first Chevy Volt prototype with an actual full-sized lithium ion battery is up and running. Dennis sees this as a "critical turning point" in the car's development as he deems this particular iteration to be the "Proof of Concept" for GM's would-be game-c...
Audio Ping Pong is a Pain in the Neck...Literally [Gaming]
The arduino platform has been the basis for a lot of bizarre gadgetry over the years, and the audio ping pong project by Mike McCracken certainly stands up to the best of them. The game is...
WiFi adapter makes you scream “I have got to get me one of these!â€
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Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Remember the scene in INDEPENDENCE DAY when Jeff Goldblum places a satellite like dish on the roof of his dad’s car and triangulates the signal of his wife’s cellphone to determine where she was in the White House? His dad asks him how he can do that and he replies “all cable repair men know how to do this, pop.†Well, the Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter from Hawking Technologies won’t triangulate a signal in the White House, but it will boost weak WiFi signals in areas where a signal isn’t very strong to begin with.
With a supports range of nearly 4,000 feet, this 802.11n capable antenna can extend a wireless network up to six times its range and claims a data throughput 12 times the average for transfer speeds in excess of 300Mbps. IN addition, the 300-N is purely plug and play by USB and is portable. Simply plug the 300N into your laptop, install the included software, and direct the HWDN1 towards a wireless source. The result will be blazing speeds when the only open chair at Starbucks is wrapped around rebar yielding a paltry 1 bar signal.
Just don’t tell those invading aliens we can do that. Otherwise they’ll use our wi-fi signal to cripple our defenses.
Hat Tip: Forever Geek
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
Hat Tip: Forever Geek
Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Remember the scene in INDEPENDENCE DAY when Jeff Goldblum places a satellite like dish on the roof of his dad’s car and triangulates the signal of his wife’s cellphone to determine where she was in the White House? His dad asks him how he can do that and he replies “all cable repair men know how to do this, pop.†Well, the Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter from Hawking Technologies won’t triangulate a signal in the White House, but it will boost weak WiFi signals in areas where a signal isn’t very strong to begin with.
With a supports range of nearly 4,000 feet, this 802.11n capable antenna can extend a wireless network up to six times its range and claims a data throughput 12 times the average for transfer speeds in excess of 300Mbps. IN addition, the 300-N is purely plug and play by USB and is portable. Simply plug the 300N into your laptop, install the included software, and direct the HWDN1 towards a wireless source. The result will be blazing speeds when the only open chair at Starbucks is wrapped around rebar yielding a paltry 1 bar signal.
Just don’t tell those invading aliens we can do that. Otherwise they’ll use our wi-fi signal to cripple our defenses.
Hat Tip: Forever Geek
Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
Musical magic in GarageBand
Jim Dalrymple (macworld.com), still going strong on his recording project, knew he wanted to write “a traditional type blues songâ€"nothing too complicated, just a good slow blues number in A.†But even though he knew what he wanted, laying down some tracks proved harder than he thought. Until, that is, Dalrymple remembered Magic GarageBand. Just 45 seconds later, he “had the perfect slow blues song playing, while I filled in the leads.â€
Social Tools for the Office Worker: How to Subvert I.T. and Play at Work
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Problems & SolutionsBring Your Own BrowserDying for IMSneaking in Your TweetsMindless Blog SurfingFacebook at WorkFight FriendFeed WithdrawlOther TipsWhy?
Problems & SolutionsBring Your Own BrowserDying for IMSneaking in Your TweetsMindless Blog SurfingFacebook at WorkFight FriendFeed WithdrawlOther TipsWhy?
Uno: a Unicycle-Motorbike-Segway Hybrid [Unibike]
Sometimes a bike is just a bike... there's no photoshopping going on here, guys. This is Uno, of course, a segway/motorcycle mashup shown publicly for the first time at the recent Toronto National...
[Sunspots] The old-fashioned edition
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Q&A with Khoi Vinh at the New York Times “We draw inspiration from what’s happening in digital media at large, regardless of whether or not a news organization is explicitly involved, and often regardless of whether a given digital product deals in the news at all. That means that sites of miscellaneous classification like YouTube, Wikipedia, Craigslist and Facebook â€" and countless others, many of which might have only recently emerged from their founders’ garages â€" are of as much interest to us as top-shelf competitors like The Guardian and our other peers.” Do you focus on bad luck? “Remember that whatever you pay attention to grows in your mind. If you focus on what’s going wrong in your lifeâ€"especially if you see it as ‘bad luck’ you can do nothing aboutâ€"it will seem blacker and more malevolent. In a short time, you’ll become so convinced that everything is against you that you’ll notice more and more instances where this appears to be true. As a result, you will almost certainly stop trying, convinced that nothing you can do will improve your prospects.” You weren't meant to have a boss “Another thing you notice when you see animals in the wild is that each species thrives in groups of a certain size. A herd of impalas might have 100 adults; baboons maybe 20; lions rarely 10. Humans also seem designed to work in groups, and what I’ve read about hunter-gatherers accords with research on organizations and my own experience to suggest roughly what the ideal size is: groups of 8 work well; by 20 they’re getting hard to manage; and a group of 50 is really unwieldy.” Is Apple creating some kind of a virtual world environment? “ would clearly indicate that there’s a store front involved here in order for a user to know that it’s a sunny day in the fall in this virtual world. Something a little outside of the box I’d say and definitely far beyond anything known by any of us shopping at the Apple Store today.” Making long-distance work partnerships succeed “Technology makes it possible to run a business from practically anywhere on the planet. But what if your business partner lives in a different city or a different time zone? How do long-distance partners make it work? The answer appears to be with lots of planning and smart use of technology. And even in the best long-distance arrangements, an old-fashioned in-person meeting now and then seems to reignite the spark.” Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch “Emmy-nominated series Deadliest Catch returns for a third season of daring adventures on the high seas. Viewers once again voyage to the Bering Sea and follow the brave captains and crew of eight crab-fishing vessels as they struggle against the treacherous weather conditions doing one of the deadliest â€" and most lucrative â€" jobs in the world.” Timeframe date picker “Click-draggable. Range-makeable. A better calendar…I’m just sick of multiple date pickers on the same page.” Scott Raymond nails the recent Twitter flap in the blogosphere “Twitter must be really grateful for the goldmine of free technical and business advice they’ve gotten in the last 24 hours.”
Q&A with Khoi Vinh at the New York Times “We draw inspiration from what’s happening in digital media at large, regardless of whether or not a news organization is explicitly involved, and often regardless of whether a given digital product deals in the news at all. That means that sites of miscellaneous classification like YouTube, Wikipedia, Craigslist and Facebook â€" and countless others, many of which might have only recently emerged from their founders’ garages â€" are of as much interest to us as top-shelf competitors like The Guardian and our other peers.” Do you focus on bad luck? “Remember that whatever you pay attention to grows in your mind. If you focus on what’s going wrong in your lifeâ€"especially if you see it as ‘bad luck’ you can do nothing aboutâ€"it will seem blacker and more malevolent. In a short time, you’ll become so convinced that everything is against you that you’ll notice more and more instances where this appears to be true. As a result, you will almost certainly stop trying, convinced that nothing you can do will improve your prospects.” You weren't meant to have a boss “Another thing you notice when you see animals in the wild is that each species thrives in groups of a certain size. A herd of impalas might have 100 adults; baboons maybe 20; lions rarely 10. Humans also seem designed to work in groups, and what I’ve read about hunter-gatherers accords with research on organizations and my own experience to suggest roughly what the ideal size is: groups of 8 work well; by 20 they’re getting hard to manage; and a group of 50 is really unwieldy.” Is Apple creating some kind of a virtual world environment? “ would clearly indicate that there’s a store front involved here in order for a user to know that it’s a sunny day in the fall in this virtual world. Something a little outside of the box I’d say and definitely far beyond anything known by any of us shopping at the Apple Store today.” Making long-distance work partnerships succeed “Technology makes it possible to run a business from practically anywhere on the planet. But what if your business partner lives in a different city or a different time zone? How do long-distance partners make it work? The answer appears to be with lots of planning and smart use of technology. And even in the best long-distance arrangements, an old-fashioned in-person meeting now and then seems to reignite the spark.” Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch “Emmy-nominated series Deadliest Catch returns for a third season of daring adventures on the high seas. Viewers once again voyage to the Bering Sea and follow the brave captains and crew of eight crab-fishing vessels as they struggle against the treacherous weather conditions doing one of the deadliest â€" and most lucrative â€" jobs in the world.” Timeframe date picker “Click-draggable. Range-makeable. A better calendar…I’m just sick of multiple date pickers on the same page.” Scott Raymond nails the recent Twitter flap in the blogosphere “Twitter must be really grateful for the goldmine of free technical and business advice they’ve gotten in the last 24 hours.”
Tanita BC558
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It has been a while since we have reported on Tanita’s products. Tanita probably makes the best weighing scales in the world, but one of their products, the BC558 is more of a “Segmental Body Composition Monitor†than a scale.
So what exactly is a Segmental Body Composition Monitor? It is a way of taking individual measurements for each body segment, including the trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg, and left leg.
So what exactly is the Tanita BC558 measuring? Everything. This includes your body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat, metabolic age, as well as weight. All of this information can be used to set up an exercise plan for yourself, and the Tanita BC558 can graph your weight loss progress on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
The set up of the Tantia BC558 is somewhat difficult, and involves setting up the date, time, and other personal weight settings. This setup process use retractable handgrip electrodes that allow for more accurate readings of the measurements that I mentioned above.
So if you are looking for a more disciplined and technical way of losing weight, the Tanita BC558 is the way to go. It can be purchased at the Competitive Edge website for about $299.99.
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Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
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Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
It has been a while since we have reported on Tanita’s products. Tanita probably makes the best weighing scales in the world, but one of their products, the BC558 is more of a “Segmental Body Composition Monitor†than a scale.
So what exactly is a Segmental Body Composition Monitor? It is a way of taking individual measurements for each body segment, including the trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg, and left leg.
So what exactly is the Tanita BC558 measuring? Everything. This includes your body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat, metabolic age, as well as weight. All of this information can be used to set up an exercise plan for yourself, and the Tanita BC558 can graph your weight loss progress on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
The set up of the Tantia BC558 is somewhat difficult, and involves setting up the date, time, and other personal weight settings. This setup process use retractable handgrip electrodes that allow for more accurate readings of the measurements that I mentioned above.
So if you are looking for a more disciplined and technical way of losing weight, the Tanita BC558 is the way to go. It can be purchased at the Competitive Edge website for about $299.99.
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Like Coolest Gadgets, check out our sister site Coolest Reviews for unbiased and hands on tech reviews.
Call for Entries: Discovery Young Scientist Challenge 2008
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The Discovery Young Scientist Challenge is back, and they're looking for a few good students and teachers. The premier national science competition for students in grades 5 through 8 (and their teachers) is accepting entries through June 15, so if you are (or know) a student interested in science, create a short (1-2 min.) video about one of this year's scientific topics -- The Science of Space is the theme -- and you could win a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the finals later this year.Here's how it works: create a video that demonstrates the student's understanding of the scienti...
The Discovery Young Scientist Challenge is back, and they're looking for a few good students and teachers. The premier national science competition for students in grades 5 through 8 (and their teachers) is accepting entries through June 15, so if you are (or know) a student interested in science, create a short (1-2 min.) video about one of this year's scientific topics -- The Science of Space is the theme -- and you could win a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the finals later this year.Here's how it works: create a video that demonstrates the student's understanding of the scienti...
Desktop Clutter Art A Go-Go [Reader Participation]
Purple Tentacle, Iron Man, the Spaghetti Monster, a super cool MacBook Air, Master Chief, Ren & Stimpy, and even a Blue Screen of Death made entirely of folders? Oh yes. We got 14 entries for the...
Computing : HP Mini-Note 8.9" Aluminum Laptop
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With a high-res 8.9" 1280 x 768 display, a 120 GB hard drive, 92% of full-size keyboard and all-aluminum case the HP-Mini Note is one cool bit of tiny laptop technology. The all-aluminum case makes the HP Mini-Note look a little like a Macbook pro...
With a high-res 8.9" 1280 x 768 display, a 120 GB hard drive, 92% of full-size keyboard and all-aluminum case the HP-Mini Note is one cool bit of tiny laptop technology. The all-aluminum case makes the HP Mini-Note look a little like a Macbook pro...