Antikythera Mechanism Decoded
It may be over 2000 years old, but it’s still cool tech.
The Antikythera Mechanism was found in 1900 by sponge divers exploring an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Antikythera island (near Greece). The precise function of the complex clock-like device has remained a mystery. Until now.
New analysis using three dimensional X-ray scanners have helped […]
PS3 vs. XBox 360: A Side By Side Comparison
Gaming site 1UP has put together a side by side comparison of the PS3 and the XBox 360 from a visual perspective. The verdict? Despite being touted as a far superior gaming system on the hardware side, the PS3s visuals look about the same as they do on the 360.
“We put the PS3 lineup […]
Audex Padded Bluetooth Hat
No need to leave your electronics at home when out on the slopes, just wear this (somewhat silly looking) padded hat developed by Motorola and R. E. D. of Burton. While the looks do leave something to be desired, the functionality actually seems pretty cool. The built in Bluetooth can be used for your music […]
Britain Okays iPod Transmitters
Britain has finally moved into the modern times by allowing the small FM transmitters that allow many people to listen to their iPods in their cars. Until now any device that transmitted radio signals was considered a radio station, and thus was banned because of radio band licensing and royalty issues. Seems silly, but of […]
Optimus Keyboard - Expensive!!
This damn OLED keyboard with programmable keys has been kicking around for so long it seemed like it would never come out.
Unfortunately, when it is finally released this spring, there are going to be changes from the original design that aren’t going to make consumers happy. First, they are only supporting black and white […]
Epson Ink Cartridge Monopoly
Epson has made a fortune selling low priced inkjet printers and then recouping their losses through high priced ink refills. In order to keep this plan in place, they have aggressively pursued the makers of compatible ink cartridges for patent violations. They have succeeded to some degree, stopping some sales and forcing others to […]
TiVo Attempts To Solve Ad Skipping
In an attempt to appease both studios and advertisers while maintaining customer loyalty, TiVo will begin offering small link ads that will appear at the end of recorded programming. These ads can be viewed, saved, or deleted at the user’s discretion.
By offering ads that are prominently displayed but “are completely opt in,” TiVo hopes […]
Video: $100 OLPC XO Runs Doom
The video above features the much hyped $100 OLPC XO (One Laptop Per Child) running the original Doom, thereby proving that its at least as powerful as an old iPod Nano.
Weak, but strangely intriguing.
Click here if you would like to check out the OLPC XO interface for yourself.
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MP3 Doorbell
The DoorLinX TX100 by Netstreams is being billed as the “world’s first IP-Based doorbell / intercom system.” Bascially it allows the user to utilize any MP3 file (up to 1/2MB) as a door chime. And let me tell you, that gives me plenty of ideas.
Unfortunately, the DoorLinX press release seems to indicate that only one […]
XBox 360 Ad Sparks Halo 3 Controversy
Take a good look at the XBox 360 commercial above - a really good look.
Someone who pays way too much attention to things has discovered that the license plates on the cars featured in this video read “GOW 1106″ (23 second marker) and “HA LO307.” (50 second marker). Gears of War on 11/06 and Halo […]
