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Tech NewsGadgetsIBM NanoPrinting Delivers 100,000 dpi and The Future
IBM has developed a new printing technique that can achieve 100,000 dpi in a world dominated by 1,500 dpi printers. Creating 60-nanometer dots 100 times smaller than a red blood cell, the exact process will be detailed in an upcoming journal article. What we know at the moment is that these printers use “direct assembly,” … Continued
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Photoshop Goes Online and Free
While it’s still a teaser at the moment, John Nack (senior product manager for Photoshop) has confirmed the development of Photoshop Express. It’s a free online photo editor that’s not meant to replace Adobe’s current offerings, but “make Adobe imaging technology immediately accessible to large numbers of people.” And from the screenshot here you can … Continued
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Genetic Disease, All Over Your Face
Instead of mapping chromosomes and protein patterns, London scientists have developed software that can detect 30 different genetic diseases with an accuracy of 90%, just by analyzing a 3D facial scan. And while it may seem…superficial to judge disease through a patient’s face, apparently there are over 700 genetic diseases that have identifiable facial patterns. … Continued
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Apple Eying Open Wireless Spectrum Battle
According to multiple Business Week sources, Apple has been considering the merits of bidding on the 700Mhz open wireless spectrum that goes up for grabs this January. Expected to sell for around $9 billion, most say Apple has the liquidity to make the purchase—even among competition like Google. What would the deal mean for Apple … Continued
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Most Disappointing Transformer Ever
First off, the GX-32 Gold Lightan Transformer is actually made of silver. And secondly, the badass robot turns into a cube rectangular solid. Yes, a freakin’ cube rectangular solid—the most boring geometrical shape in existence that’s good for building cool things out of. Remember back when Transformers became guns? Oh, how the mighty have fallen. … Continued
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Apple Signs 3G Deal, Who Knows When It’ll Matter
Apple recently signed a 7-year, $56ish million contract with wireless technology firm InterDigital. According to an involved analyst, the licensing agreement covers “various 2G and 3G cellular technologies encompassing bandwidth allocation, roaming and power efficiency controls, and most likely also includes some type of packet data coding and delivery.” Oh, and some chunk of this … Continued
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Amateur Flamethrower Porn = Hot
Our favorite part of this video is not one of the many ridiculous flamethrower scenarios. It’s a shot about halfway in where—with no semblance of cohesion—the filmmakers roll a 70″ television down the stairs. We all know that firefighters are heroes. But based upon the brilliant sacrifices of safety throughout this video, I’d argue that … Continued
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RFID Chips May Cause Tumors
We guess some technology is just too bad to be true. Because despite being approved by the FDA back in 2005, RFID chips were shown to cause animal tumors—in a number of studies—back in the mid 90s. So are the studies bunk? Not necessarily, because the AP has consulted “leading cancer specialists” who feel the … Continued
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First WiFi Blackberry (8820) On Sale Now
The Blackberry 8820, the first WiFi-equipped Blackberry, is on sale now at Amazon for use with AT&T. It’s an update to the 8800 that adds a little 2005 razzle dazzle to the aging but solid line of push email products. Listed for $199, you’ll have to wait 2-4 weeks for delivery. So until then, we … Continued
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Blu-ray and HD DVD, Meet $150 HD VMD ML622S
We first told you about HD VMD over two years ago, then we told you again about one year ago. But the “next gen” HD optical disc aiming to take down…giants…Blu-ray and HD DVD is finally coming to fruition. New Medium Enterprises will launch its new ML622S HD VMD player next month, a 1080p, single-slotted … Continued
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Bookinist Chair for Biker Librarians
We’ve long been missing Something in our lives, and we believe It to be the Bookinist chair. Accommodating eighty or so books we’re meaning to read, a secret arm compartment will hide our shameful lack of erudition while we really only use the chair to pop some wheelies. Sure it looks a bit absurd now, … Continued
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Zune 2 Accessory Pricing Leaked?
In what is further confirmation of the Zune 2 coming (if a reliable, unnamed third party manufacturer telling me wasn’t enough), one GameCrazy employee has allegedly grabbed a shot of a Zune 2 accessory list. Zune AC Adapter (V2) – $29.99 Zune Cable Pack (V2) – $39.99 Zune Car Pack (V2) – $79.99 Zune Dock … Continued
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Crazy Sexy Cool Lamps, 100% Made From Bulbs
Bulbs Unlimited offers kits to make your own incredible lamps and fixtures, composed from little more than your old light bulbs. It’s sort of like building a home from your own useless toenail clippings, but a lot more stylish and a bit less freaky. Kits include necessary hardware and a special bulb-marking template. You use … Continued
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Verizon Follows iPhone Converts Like a Jealous Ex
Click to viewA reader of ours recently canceled decided to cancel his Verizon contract early just to buy an iPhone. Through some sort of ESP, Verizon sent a “why don’t you love me anymore I have music too and can change” email that probably came with an e-card and set of virtual flowers…right alongside his … Continued
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Viacom Putting All of Daily Show Online
Whether it was the cause of or the reaction to their $1 billion lawsuit against Google, Viacom will be launching TheDailyShow.com with the entire back catalog of Stewart clips available for viewing (we’re assuming for free). It’s a progressive move by Viacom, and hopefully the clips aren’t so chock full of ads that we can’t … Continued
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LEAKED, Electric Meets Diesel in Opel E-Flex
We shouldn’t know about the cars of the future yet, and let me be the first to say, I’m sorry they don’t fly. But the Opel E-Flex is a European concept of the Chevy Volt unleaded/electric hybrid. Other than its propensity to drink more wine and go “on holiday,” the Opel will use a 1.3lt … Continued
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Firefox Reaches 400 Million Downloads (tear)
Since its launch on November 9th, 2004, Firefox’s downloads have continued doubling on a yearly basis. And now, they’ve reached the blessed, fabled, Holy Grailish 400 million mark. OK, maybe there’s nothing special about 400 million in particular, but it seems like an impressive amount. And congrats to the Mozilla on their free product. Because … Continued
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BRio Flying Boat: Flies, Boats
The BRio flying boat may look like a raft glued to a glider, but it’s so much more! Because when the $10,000 kit is assembled with an engine, you and a bikini-clad friend will boast cruising speeds of 44mph for distances over 100 miles. The contraption works because the hydrodynamic boat is naturally aerodynamic. And … Continued
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Matty Lovo is a Hero (and PS3 Owner)
Matty Lovo, the 9-year-old who singularly saved his passed-out dad’s life behind the wheel of a tractor, said he deserved a PS3 for his heroic display on national television. And despite his outspoken nature, it’s tough to disagree with the kid. Matty wasn’t falling into the Brady Bunch episode trap, asking for a whole store’s … Continued
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