What's that? Soviet space shuttles were supposed t deliver nuclear missiles? This from an ISS veteran and cosmonaut who shares the straight dope on the late USSR's impressive shuttle effort, the Buran. Cursory research indicates that the Buran was tested once in 1988 and was far more advanced than … [Read more...] about Secrets Of Soviet Space Shuttle Program Revealed By Cosmonaut
GE Tumblr Blog Showcases 130 years Of Innovation
In case you missed the news, Tumblr is one of the largest free blogging platforms around. So huge, in fact, it produces enough content to rival more established platforms like WordPress. Small wonder then that corporations are hopping aboard to make their brand more visible. But amid all the hoopla, … [Read more...] about GE Tumblr Blog Showcases 130 years Of Innovation
U.S. Navy Begins Harnessing Bacteria Power
As if further proof of how viable bacteria are is necessary. Bacteria are the true masters of this world. If they weren't, then how come so many varieties of consumer products claim they can exterminate them? Anyway, this particular story should be valuable to bacteria nerds in particular and U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Begins Harnessing Bacteria Power
Planetside 2 First Glimpse Trailer Unveiled (video)
If you were a fan of Planetside, the massively multiplayer first-person shooter which was originally launched back in 2003 by Sony Online Entertainment, you might be pleased to know that Sony has been hard at work creating a sequel to the popular game. Today, they have released a first glimpse … [Read more...] about Planetside 2 First Glimpse Trailer Unveiled (video)
HTC EVO 3D Overclocked To 1.8GHz (Video)
The have seen a number of Android smartphones being overclocked over the last few months, the latest one is the new HTC EVO 3D, and it was overclocked by Michael Huang from the XDA Developers. Have a look at the video of it in action below, Michael is also working to make the overclock work on the … [Read more...] about HTC EVO 3D Overclocked To 1.8GHz (Video)
Ambient TV Electromagnetic Energy Scavenged To Power Devices
A team at the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering have been developing a new type of technology which combines sensors and antennas that can be created on paper using inkjet technology to scavenge energy to power small electronic devices. The paper based sensors and … [Read more...] about Ambient TV Electromagnetic Energy Scavenged To Power Devices
Canon DSLR Camera Bank, Saves Your Pennies
Camera themed gadgets seem to be all the rage this week. We have already seen the Canon camera lens mugs and the Plush camera lens pillow, and now we have the Canon DSLR Camera Bank. The Canon DSLR Camera Bank is a money box designed to look like a Canon DSLR camera. This unique and creative gadget … [Read more...] about Canon DSLR Camera Bank, Saves Your Pennies
Swype Typing App Now Available On Jailbroken iPhones (video)
If you have been a little disappointed that the super fast text input application Swype has only been available on Android phones, you might be pleased to hear that a beta version of the application has now been ported onto a jailbroken iPhone. However, the port onto the jailbroken iPhone has left … [Read more...] about Swype Typing App Now Available On Jailbroken iPhones (video)
Panasonic Demos Android Based eBook Tablet In Japan
Panasonic has recently showcased an innovative Android-based eBook tablet at the e-Book Expo in Tokyo. This cutting-edge device features a 7-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1,024 pixels by 600 pixels, promising a crisp and clear reading experience for users. The Panasonic eBook tablet … [Read more...] about Panasonic Demos Android Based eBook Tablet In Japan
360 Degree View Of Space Shuttle Discovery’s Flight Deck
When shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center later today, it will mark the last Space Shuttle flight, and no longer will the flight deck be graced with astronauts. This historic event signifies the end of an era in space exploration, as the Space Shuttle program has been a … [Read more...] about 360 Degree View Of Space Shuttle Discovery’s Flight Deck
Asus Eee Pad Slider Delayed To The Autumn
The last thing we heard about the new Asus Eee Pad Slider was that it would go on sale in August, and now it looks like it has been delayed until later in the year and will go on sale in the UK this Autumn. Asus just announced this on their Facebook page, and they have said that they will announce … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Delayed To The Autumn
Android 3.2 Honeycomb Coming To Motorola Xoom?
We know that Google will be releasing a new version of Android for tablets shortly, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, which is supposed to bring Honeycomb to 7-inch tablets as well as other sized tablets. It looks like the Motorola Xoom may be getting the Android 3.2 Honeycomb update shortly, and the update … [Read more...] about Android 3.2 Honeycomb Coming To Motorola Xoom?
