At its core, the ongoing research by ASU's John VandenBrooks aims to find the link between paleo-oxygen levels (as in the amount of oxygen millions of years ago) and evolution. What VandenBrooks and his team are doing is raising insects to determine how big they'll grow when there's more and less … [Read more...] about Arizona State University Raising Giant Insects To Solve Evolution Mystery
Vintage Star Wars Travel Posters Are Awesome To Look At
If anything touched by classic Star Wars is your weakness, you'll want to buy these so bad it almost hurts. The picture you see above is among eight travel-themed promo posters of yore (say, the 20s and 30s) that have a Star Wars spin. Created by artist Steve Thomas for release and printing via … [Read more...] about Vintage Star Wars Travel Posters Are Awesome To Look At
Clever American Girl Foils Kidnap Attempt With iPod Bluff
An unnamed 12 year old girl from Stanton, Delaware has done her bit thwarting crime by becoming the supposed victim of what authorities believe was a full-fledged kidnap attempt. In a flash of MacGyver resourcefulness, some quick-thinking scared off her would-be abductor. … [Read more...] about Clever American Girl Foils Kidnap Attempt With iPod Bluff
H.U.M.A.N. Vending Machine Is Here To Save Us
Ah, vending machines, the eternal dispensers of much goodness. Last week we were almost raving (and a little skeptical) about Shanghai Hairy Crab, this time an American inventor has made it a personal crusade to save us with an eco-friendly vending machine called H.U.M.A.N. … [Read more...] about H.U.M.A.N. Vending Machine Is Here To Save Us
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD Now Shipping for New MacBook Air
When it comes to keeping your gadgets like notebooks and smartphones safe, scratch protective films are a great way to start. These films provide a durable layer of protection that can significantly extend the life of your devices by preventing unsightly scratches and minor damage. I have used the … [Read more...] about ZAGG invisibleSHIELD Now Shipping for New MacBook Air
Bang & Olufsen Add 32-inch HDTV to BeoVision 10 Line
In the world of high-end audio gear, one of the most notable brands is Bang & Olufsen. The company offers up some unabashedly expensive gear for all sorts of uses from computer speakers and headphones to docks for the iPhone and HDTV sets. B&O has had its BeoVision 10 line on the market for … [Read more...] about Bang & Olufsen Add 32-inch HDTV to BeoVision 10 Line
Twitter Official Windows Phone 7 App Announced
Yesterday, Twitter announced their official Twitter app for Windows Phone 7, and the app is available for all Windows Phone 7 smartphones. This new app comes with similar features to the Twitter apps on other platforms like Apple's iOS, ensuring a consistent user experience across different … [Read more...] about Twitter Official Windows Phone 7 App Announced
Asus Reveals Details On Their Tablet Range
Asus has finally revealed some details on its range of tablet computers, which according to the company's CEO Jerry Shin will launch in December. There will be three different sized tablets released, a 7-inch version, 10-inch version, and a 12-inch version. The 12-inch version will be a … [Read more...] about Asus Reveals Details On Their Tablet Range
Everest Summit Gets 3G Connectivity
If you are planning a trip to Mount Everest, you may want to take your smartphone or laptop with you, as it seems that the summit of Mount Everest now has 3G web connectivity. Ncell, which is part of Swedish Phone giant TeliaSonera, has set up a high-speed 3G phone base station at 17,000 feet near … [Read more...] about Everest Summit Gets 3G Connectivity
Philips Launches Econova Green TV And Solar Powered Remote
Philips has added a new TV to its range with the launch of the Philips Econova Green TV, but the interesting part about it is the remote control that comes with it. The Philips Econova Green TV remote is solar powered, and unless you live in a cave, the light coming into your room should be enough … [Read more...] about Philips Launches Econova Green TV And Solar Powered Remote
Microsoft Giving Windows Phone 7 Devices To All 89,000 Employees
It looks like Microsoft wants all its employees to use its new Windows Phone 7 platform, as the company has announced that it will be giving each one of its 89,000 employees a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. Microsoft will be giving the Windows Phone 7 devices to its employees by Christmas, so I guess … [Read more...] about Microsoft Giving Windows Phone 7 Devices To All 89,000 Employees
Telstra T-Touch Tab Android Tablet
Every day we hear that another manufacturer is launching a tablet based on Google's Android OS. The latest one is from the Australian company Telstra, with the launch of the Telstra T-Touch Tab. The Telstra T-Touch Tab is powered by a 768MHz Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. This processor, while … [Read more...] about Telstra T-Touch Tab Android Tablet
