All the hoopla surrounding solar cells these days revolve around a single capability: conversion rates. So here comes Spectrolab, a Boeing subsidiary, claiming their latest C3MJ+ solar cells have an average conversion efficiency of 39.2%. … [Read more...] about Boeing Bent On Mass-Producing Super Efficient Solar Cells
Archives for 2010
Say Hello To The Strangest Bottle Opener Ever
It's actually an odd sculpture that can pop open a beer bottle in no time. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To The Strangest Bottle Opener Ever
Disgruntled Apple Employee Rants On Hilarious Anti-Apple Blog
There are more than just a few sidesplitting nuggets of venomous contempt found at the CrApple Store blog. … [Read more...] about Disgruntled Apple Employee Rants On Hilarious Anti-Apple Blog
What The Heck is A Quantum Hard Drive?
It's the future, boys and girls, and when it becomes commercially viable expect the world of computers to take the next big evolutionary step forward. … [Read more...] about What The Heck is A Quantum Hard Drive?
Is Google TV In Trouble?
Google has big plans for its Google TV platform, their plan was to get a Google TV device into every home, either via a set top box or a Google TV enabled TV, but there are now signs that the platform may be in trouble. The Google TV platform was released just over a month ago, with the first … [Read more...] about Is Google TV In Trouble?
2011 MacBook Pro To Feature SSD, Light Peak And No DVD
Apple's release of the new MacBook Air last month, gives us a bit of a clue of things to come for the 2011 MacBook Pro, their advertising uses the phrase 'The next generation of MacBooks', which could give us a hint at what we will see in next years MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Air doesn't have a … [Read more...] about 2011 MacBook Pro To Feature SSD, Light Peak And No DVD
One Can Of A Vague Sense Of Unease, Please
If you're the type who wants a little more cheek in canned goods and other household items, then better shop at Hoxton Monster Supply one of these days. We're not exactly sure what the above tastes like—or if there's anything inside it at all—but the entire effect and old-world charm (say, late … [Read more...] about One Can Of A Vague Sense Of Unease, Please
Bondi Digital Unveils Eye-Popping Playboy HDD
Not just an HDD bearing the iconic bunny logo, but a digital archive of every Playboy magazine published since 1953. … [Read more...] about Bondi Digital Unveils Eye-Popping Playboy HDD
Microsoft Have A Touchscreen Keyboard In The Works
Reports have confirmed Microsoft's quest for the ultimate touchscreen keyboard thanks to a November 25 patent application. Unlike Acer, Nokia, and a bunch of others who've tried, Microsoft intends to create a newfangled typing interface that actually has texture. Tall order, you say? … [Read more...] about Microsoft Have A Touchscreen Keyboard In The Works
MyGene Testing Allows People To Discover Their Potential
Sports Gene Test Do you know your true self? Are you capable of extraordinary athletic feats? No? Maybe? Then quick, get a tissue sample from the side of your mouth and mail it to MyGene's Sports Gene Test. Understanding the Sports Gene Test What the Australian lab does is … [Read more...] about MyGene Testing Allows People To Discover Their Potential
NASA Rolls Out High Tech Space Plane For Vague Reasons
We run a significant number of space related stories here at Geeky Gadgets every month and for good reason: it's the final frontier, right? Below is a story about NASA's latest scramble for a working piece of equipment at a time when the agency isn't as endowed with generous funding compared to … [Read more...] about NASA Rolls Out High Tech Space Plane For Vague Reasons
T-Mobile UK To Offer Subsidized iPad
We have heard this week from a number of UK mobile phone operators that they will be offering a subsidized iPad with a monthly data plan in the UK. Orange, Three and Vodafone have all said that they will start to offer a cheaper iPad when you sign up to a monthly contract, now UK mobile operator … [Read more...] about T-Mobile UK To Offer Subsidized iPad
