Archive for September, 2009
HP Envy 13 Review: The MacBook Imitated, Not Duplicated
By AutoBlog at 30 September, 2009, 12:01 pm
You know what they say about knock offs; they’re never quite as good as the original. But HP’s Envy 13, which is clearly a rip of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (everything down to packaging screams Apple), comes pretty darn close. (more…)
Read More >>NASA Can Now Create Objects Using Electron Beams
By yanko at 30 September, 2009, 11:30 am
Instead of using traditional 3D manufacturing , NASA has developed an electron beam fabrication system capable of creating any object. And hey, if it uses electron beams . Electron beams, people. That means it’s awesome. (more…)
Read More >>The Science Of The Soccer Ball
By Hong Kiat at 30 September, 2009, 11:00 am
Before the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the boffins at Adidas designed the ‘world’s roundest ball’ for the world’s second biggest sporting event. It was the result of years of research, some complicated science and the hard work of a robotic kicking machine. (more…)
Read More >>Man, They Just Don’t Make Tech Demos Like They Used To
By Gizmodo at 30 September, 2009, 10:30 am
In 1878 Charles Bennett, a gentleman, discovered a new gelatine dry plate emulsion, which allowed for photos to be exposed almost instantaneously. So how did he show off his amazing new technology? By blowing up a mule , naturally. (more…)
Read More >>200 Starlings Hitting Aircraft Engine On Take Off
By Engadget at 30 September, 2009, 10:00 am
See those black bits scattered around this Boeing? It’s just part of a massive flock of starlings hitting its fuselage and engine as it was taking off at 322km/h. About two hundred birds were sucked into the turbine. (more…)
Read More >>QOTD: What’s Your Favourite Sports Game Of All Time?
By admin at 30 September, 2009, 9:30 am
If my actions playing sports games counted towards sporting achievements, my trophy cabinet would be a lot fuller. (more…)
Read More >>Foxtel Download. 10 Things You Should Know
By Gizmodo at 30 September, 2009, 9:00 am
In principle, the idea of legal movie and TV show downloads from Foxtel is a welcome one, because it paves the way for the market to grow. So while there’s room for a lot of improvement, the best news here is that there’s room in the first place. For improvement. In the meantime, here’s 10 things you should know about the service, complete with suckage ratings. (more…)
Read More >>Vegemite iSnack 2.0 Is The Future Of Disgusting Australian Spreads
By Gizmodo at 30 September, 2009, 9:00 am
It takes a lot to get Australians riled up, as they’re all descendants of violent criminals (just ask Giz’s Danny Allen, whose grandparents murdered a Prime Minister). But a new version of Vegemite called iSnack 2.0? Get the pitchforks! (more…)
Read More >>This No-Name HTPC Remote Can Work With Game Consoles?
By Engadget at 30 September, 2009, 8:30 am
If this $US40 remote actually does what it says it does, then it might be one of the most useful HTPC remotes out there. It looks like a Motorola Q, but communicates over RF to its USB receiver. (more…)
Read More >>The 10 Best Sports Games You’ve Ever Played
By Gizmodo at 30 September, 2009, 8:00 am
Sometimes it’s not enough to simply enjoy a sport; to play it, watch it and wave a novelty flag while cans of beer are strapped on either side of your temple. Sometimes it’s necessary to indulge your inner geek in the most athletic way possible. Cue the humble sports game. (more…)
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