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Hantech Pen Turns Laptop Into a Tablet PC
October 27, 2009
on Notebooks and Laptops
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Kevin Parrish
A pen mouse can turn that laptop or desktop into a tablet PC, but does it really work? Read more
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Samsung Makes World's Thinnest LCD Yet at 0.15''
October 26, 2009
on Home Theater
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Marcus Yam
Much thinner than a pencil. Read more
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Acer's 24'' LCD Has 8,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio
October 26, 2009
on HDTV
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Kevin Parrish
Acer's new monitor sports a contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1. Read more
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Funky Titanium Mouse Costs $1200
October 26, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
Funky titanium mouse looks more like a robotic claw. Read more
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Music Royalties Body Threatens Singing Store Clerk
October 23, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
A store clerk in Scotland who was told she was not allowed to sing while she restocked the shelves has received a formal apology from Performing Right Society (PRS). Read more
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Aphrodisiac Bed Sheets Pop Up at Invention Show
October 20, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
Many people dream of inventing something revolutionary that changes people's lives forever. At the British Invention Show, there are plenty of people trying to make that dream a reality. Read more
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Play SNES, Genesis Carts via USB
October 19, 2009
on Video Game Related Topics
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Kevin Parrish
Who needs console when you can pay for a $90 USB device that plays both Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges? Read more
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Nissan Shows Off Collision-Avoidance Robots
October 19, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
Nissan is developing robots that can avoid collision and traffic congestion. Read more
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Scientists Use Quake 2 Engine to Study Brains
October 16, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Marcus Yam
How long before mice can bunny-hop? Read more
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Man Finds Military Missile Launcher in Garden
October 16, 2009
on Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
A Comal County, Texas resident recently found a military missile launcher in his back garden. Surprisingly, when he called the usual suspects (FBI, DHS, the Sheriffs Department), no one really seemed all that pushed about going to his house to pick it up. Read more
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Toddler Survives Getting Hit by a Train
October 16, 2009
on Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
CCTV cameras capture a toddler getting hit by train, and escaping unscathed. Read more
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$25,900 3D Copier Makes Real Objects
October 16, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
Z Corporation has developed a printer than can generate 3D copies of objects placed inside. Read more
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Colorado Boy Stuck in Hot Air Balloon
October 15, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Jane McEntegart
Authorities in Colorado are currently trying to figure out how to rescue a boy stuck in a hot air balloon over Fort Collins. Read more
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Wristband Wirelessly Tracks Kids, Spouces
October 15, 2009
on Influence of Technology on Society
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Kevin Parrish
This wristband can track its wearer anywhere within a Wi-Fi system. Read more
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The Next Xbox May Use AMD Chips
October 14, 2009
on Video Game Related Topics
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Kevin Parrish
Looks like ATI has signed on to create the GPU for the next Xbox console. Read more