A few weeks ago we reported on an ultra-powerful laser pointer made available for public sale and many of you commented in negative terms. It’s now emerged that George Lucas shares your dislike. As you can probably imagine, Lucas’ company is not just concerned with safety, but with intellectual property. It has written to the […]
Anyone here need a powerstrip that works while being submerged under water? No? Well in case you ever do, which might not be the most brilliant of ideas, Wet Circuits now sells a waterproof power strip. Behold: [Available for $35 on webcircuits.com]
Last week I wrote a short post about e-readers and their decided limitations during the summer months. A few of our readers suggested, in lieu of purchasing an e-reader, to go with something simpler. Like an iPod, cell phone, or other small device. Admittedly, that’s just what I’ve been doing. I have an iPod Touch […]
Developed and designed by Peter Treadway, the Treadway motorized shoes allow you to travel around at up to 10mph, and when you’re not using them, you can still do pretty much anything you like, such as walking or riding a bike. [Via James Dyson Award]
You guys have to check this awesome interactive LED puzzle made by 4 French students as part of their embedded systems architecture course at Télécom ParisTech. [Via [H]]
It’s hardly a shock to discover that people are able to read a printed book quicker than on a reading device. But surprisingly one study suggests the difference isn’t that large, and there may be little difference in enjoyment either. The Nielsen Norman Group, headed by usability expert Jakob Nielsen, carried out a test where […]
As the beach season comes into full swing, I’ve been thinking a great deal about e-readers. (I’m a geek, I have a weird thought process, okay?) I always read more during the summer months, and part of the fun is getting old used and rather beat up paperbacks, kicking back, and not worrying how much […]
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It seems the increased speed and efficiency of the iPhone 4 has been matched by the legal profession. It took just days from the new model going on sale for the first class action suit to come Apple’s way. As regular readers will have guessed, it involves the reception issues caused by the way the […]
Did you know that Apple now offers an in-store surgical procedure to help you use your new iPhone 4G without the inconvenience caused by the device’s antenna problem. Behold: [Via]