The lucky species of microbes are collectively known as anammox bacteria. The anammoxians (let the awkward handle suffice for now) are blessed with a rare appetite for bodily fluids, which isn't very surprising for bacteria. What makes them extra special is their unique role as converters in the … [Read more...] about Scientists Cultivate Bacteria That Can Fuel Rockets
Archives for October 2011
Waterbuggy Perfect For Lazy Days At The Beach
For those occasions when zipping around in anything high-speed across the waters is not an option, here's the Waterbuggy for a bare modicum of fun. Let's better 'emphasize bare modicum: the Waterbuggy operates best in shallow waters just three feet deep at the most. Also, its modular engine … [Read more...] about Waterbuggy Perfect For Lazy Days At The Beach
iCloud & AirPlay Bring iOS Gaming To The Cloud & TV Screen
Still astounded that we live in a world where you can play your Steam saved games on any device? How about doing the same thing on iOS? Bought a new iPad? Want to continue playing that game you started on your iPhone right where you left off? Bam, iCloud. Also, how do you feel about maybe putting it … [Read more...] about iCloud & AirPlay Bring iOS Gaming To The Cloud & TV Screen
Unreal Engine 3 Coming To Flash
We're not sure if Epic's Unreal engine is feeling the heat from upstart Unity, since the former is still the de facto AAA engine and not doing too shabbily on mobile either, but it's now muscling in on Unity's home turf: the browser. And what's more, it doesn't even need a separate, special plugin … [Read more...] about Unreal Engine 3 Coming To Flash
iPhone 4S, Apple’s Fifth Generation iPhone Gets Official
Apple has officially announced its latest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, which shares the same design as last years model, the iPhone 4, although the new model has a range of new specifications over the existing iPhone 4. The iPhone 4S will come with the latest version of Apple's mobile OS, iOS 5 which has … [Read more...] about iPhone 4S, Apple’s Fifth Generation iPhone Gets Official
Apple Announces New White iPod Touch, Coming October 12th For $199
Apple has also announced a new iPod Touch, and although it looks the same as the previous model, the new iPod Touch will now be available in both black and white. Additionally, a new entry-level model with 8GB of storage has been introduced, making it more accessible to a broader … [Read more...] about Apple Announces New White iPod Touch, Coming October 12th For $199
Walmart and T-Mobile Announce No Contract 4G Plan
Walmart and T-Mobile are teaming up to offer pre-paid service fans access to a new 4G service plan starting on October 16. This plan has no contract and offers HSPA+ faux 4G data speeds that are marginally faster than 3G. Plan Details and Pricing The service will be offered in Walmart stores and … [Read more...] about Walmart and T-Mobile Announce No Contract 4G Plan
iPhone Camera Turned into a Microscope
When you get into the third world areas where many doctors operate without access to the sort of facilities we have in the US and other developed countries, it can be hard to get the gear you need. Doctors working in the wilds of Africa, for instance, won't have access to a microscope to use in … [Read more...] about iPhone Camera Turned into a Microscope
Apple’s iCloud And iTunes Match Coming October 12th
As well as announcing the launch date of iOS 5, Apple has also announced that its new iCloud service which replaces its MobileMe service will be available from the 12th of October. Features of Apple's iCloud Service Apple's iCloud service will sync your photos and videos from the camera roll as … [Read more...] about Apple’s iCloud And iTunes Match Coming October 12th
Apple iOS 5 Coming October 12th
Apple announced iOS 5 back in June, and today at their iPhone 5 event, Apple has confirmed that iOS 5 will be available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad starting from the 12th of October. We have already seen many of the new features in iOS 5 over the last few months, which include the new lock … [Read more...] about Apple iOS 5 Coming October 12th
Rhapsody Acquires Napster Music Service
Rhapsody has announced this week that it will be acquiring the music service Napster in a move that will merge the two companies' user bases together. Terms of the deal have not been officially published by either side, but it's thought it will be completed around the 30th of November. Back in … [Read more...] about Rhapsody Acquires Napster Music Service
Muzee Cloudia, Portable Android Media Device (video)
Muzee Cloudia is a portable Android media device equipped with a 7-inch 800 x 600 resolution LCD display. However, it stands out from the typical Android devices on the market because it doesn't have a touch screen. Instead, its menus and features are navigated via a remote control, offering a … [Read more...] about Muzee Cloudia, Portable Android Media Device (video)
