Solemnity was nowhere present last Friday when Microsoft employees trooped out of their cubicles at the Redmond campus for a funeral parade equal parts Halloween and geek Mardi Gras. Donning some of the kookiest outfits in the western hemisphere, zombies, sci-fi icons (Darth Vader), and different … [Read more...] about Microsoft Employees Hold Mock iPhone And Blackberry Funerals
Massive UAV Can Leave Satellites Redundant
That is, once all the testing is done and the results are spectacular. So far the Global Observer seems on the right track. Currently being developed by AeroVironment, the hydrogen powered drone can cover vast (and we mean vast) distances over a period of days before needing to land for refueling. … [Read more...] about Massive UAV Can Leave Satellites Redundant
70-200mm Nikon Lens Thermos Has Arrived
At $69.99, it's rather cheap too. Looking beyond the exterior, what the thermos has going for it is a double wall of stainless steel, vacuum insulation to keep your liquids hot and a rust-proof finish. Throw in a heavy-duty handle in case you need to protect yourself from muggers plus a tiny cup for … [Read more...] about 70-200mm Nikon Lens Thermos Has Arrived
DTV Shredder Is A Segway Tank
Trust us, calling this mechanized beast a "Segway tank" is the best description possible. The creation of inventor Ben Gulak, his skateboard-on-treads is being touted as the next evolutionary step in mechanized warfare. How? Judging by the awful photoshopped pics on the DTV Shredder site, soldiers … [Read more...] about DTV Shredder Is A Segway Tank
New MSI CR420 Notebook Can Stream Stuff To Your HDTV
We're not kidding. Thanks to Intel's Wireless Display technology, or WiDi, this 14-inch notebook can stream your favorite online content to an HDTV near you. We have to admit this particular feature ranks high in our neat-o-meter. Where it usually takes an Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor for support … [Read more...] about New MSI CR420 Notebook Can Stream Stuff To Your HDTV
Rockchip Tease Desk-Bound Smartphone
A rather odd device graced the Rockchip booth at the recently concluded IFA 2010: a smartphone for your desk. We’re talking 3G connectivity, Android OS, and an LCD touchscreen here. Let’s not forget to mention the webcam. Of course, don’t forget the usual accoutrements like a dull old-school … [Read more...] about Rockchip Tease Desk-Bound Smartphone
Georgia Tech Scientists Build Robots That Deceive
The whole point of the nimble bots unveiled by a team of Georgia Tech scientists recently is to deceive bad guys while conducting missions. The news first surfaced on the September 3 issue of The International Journal of Social Robotics. If such a devious capability leaves you uncomfortable, do not … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech Scientists Build Robots That Deceive
Philips Unveils AC-Powered OLED
This bit of news is of great importance from the simple fact that to date, wondrous OLED illumination was a purely DC-powered thing. As the picture below suggests, it’s now AC-powered, meaning you can plug your upcoming OLED lamp or illumination to a wall socket and enjoy the glowing … [Read more...] about Philips Unveils AC-Powered OLED
Scientist Says Brainwave Readings Could Snag Terrorists
Of all the cult sci-fi films out there, it seems like Minority Report is fast becoming the template for our future. Hardly a week after we reported on billboards that profile us, a psychologist has proposed a new method of uncovering terrorist plots by reading a particular brainwave. Where … [Read more...] about Scientist Says Brainwave Readings Could Snag Terrorists
Businessweek Serves Up A Portait Of Foxconn CEO
Utter the name "Foxconn" and the fastest response you'll get would be somewhere along the lines of where-distressed-employees-jump-off-buildings. This can't be farther from the truth, with almost a dozen fatalities in the manufacturer's sprawling industrial facility despite the presence of safety … [Read more...] about Businessweek Serves Up A Portait Of Foxconn CEO
Tokyoflash Watch Concept Tells Time with Words
Tokyoflash is renowned for making some of the strangest, coolest, and most unusable watches on the planet. The watches that the company sells are usually impossibly hard to read. Anytime you have to read instructions just to tell the time on the watch it’s more work than I am interested in. I still … [Read more...] about Tokyoflash Watch Concept Tells Time with Words
You Just Gotta Have A Voltron USB Stick
We’ll spare you the details and just insist you grab one now! Why? Because it’s a Voltron USB stick! Though the picture suggests almost Lego-like features, claw hands and all, we see the coolest thing ever to be stuck on your PC. Where does the USB bit come in, you ask? It’s on the torso. You pull … [Read more...] about You Just Gotta Have A Voltron USB Stick
