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electrothermindustrysmoke.jpg Electricity

Electricity Generator Gets Its Power From Waste Heat

Dallas' Southern Methodist University is now recycling energy with one of the first commercial electricity generators that use thermoelectricity—the act of drawing power from waste heat. The machine operates by using heat given off by other processes (such as manufacturing) to boil liquids, which then turn into steam, which then turns an electricity-generating turbine. More »

7:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
5,818 views, 33 comments

Latest by VarneyRegillus: This is a great story. I'm associated with a company that does something similar -- Recycled Energy Development (recycled-energy.com). And more »

Steampunk tea

Steampunk Tea Pots Are Very Rust-Tea

Apologies to reader Miguel for taking his fantastic creations and shoving a lousy pun on it, but it was either that or "sTEAmpunk". These Steampunk Tea Pots are really, really amazing, and they're all hand-made and unglazed colored clay pots perfect for putting your morning tea into. Mr. T would approve. More »

6:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
10,897 views, 52 comments

Latest by libelle47: @StarChaser Tyger: depends on the kind of clay and what temperature it's fired at. High fire ("Stoneware") clay is completely more »

Deals

Dealzmodo: 5% Off Anything at Amazon.com

Lockergnome has somewhat convoluted way to game the Amazon system to get an extra 5% off of anything in the store, as long as it's actually sold by Amazon.com and not a third-party retailer. It's too long to list here, but the gist of it is that you tell Amazon you already own something, wait a day, and they'll recommend that item back to you at a 5% discount. Not sure how this makes sense, but Lockergnome says it works. Go check it out, cheapos. [Lockergnome]

5:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
7,142 views, 23 comments

Latest by Joseph: @technophobia: That does make a lot more sense! more »

Multi-touch

College Student Makes Multi-touch Table Out Of Cardboard Box

Microsoft's Surface multi-touch table sure is cool, but who has $10,000 to spend on a gadget like that? I personally have maybe fifty bucks to my name right now, so I guess I'll have to fulfill my multi-touch itch with a cardboard box and a webcam like this guy. More »

4:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
12,547 views, 33 comments

Latest by king_of_fools: Boy is that guy busy or what; he made the same thing back in april on Endgaget [www.engadget.com] more »

Deals

Dealzmodo: Callpod Chargepod Universal Charger Down to $39.95

One of our favorite multi-tipped chargers, the Chargepod, has just gotten a $10 discount down to $39.95 for the base. We're not going to be d-bags and say that our recommendation in the review last year for them to drop the price down to $39 had anything to do with it, because our egos aren't that gigantic. Their bundle pack with six adapters, chargers, and some various other stuff (carrying case) is $79, but that's a pretty small price to pay to keep your charging station organized and compact. [Callpod via PRnewswire]

3:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
3,348 views, 8 comments

Latest by Jones91: @craiglurey: yes i'm aware of that, you can get adapters for almost nothing, in fact in the drawer next to more »

lgdecoy.jpg Cellphones

LG Decoy Comes With Removable Bluetooth Headphone, Will Drop June 16

Verizon subscribers and slider phone fans can look forward to the new LG Decoy which, after a slight delay, is now set to launch on June 16. The phone is a CDMA dual band, with a QVGA 240 x 320 pixel display and a 2.0 megapixel camera. It supports video and mp3 playback and has an expandable microSD slot. The Decoy also comes with a built-in removable Bluetooth earpiece, so you're less likely to lose your BT headphone and risk not looking like a douche. Just kidding. It'll cost $349 for full retail, $249 with a 1 year contract and $179 with a 2 year contract. [Phone Arena]

Feature

2:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
6,716 views, 6 comments

Latest by kbraun819: @XxRiXoNxX182: It's real [www.phonearena.com] more »

geekgangsignsmain.jpg geek culture

Geek Gang Signs Might Get You Shot In Compton

First came Pharrell's hip-hop funk group N.E.R.D, then Chamillionaire's Ridin' (Dirty) was appropriated into White n' Nerdy, and now the disparate worlds of hip-hop culture and geekdom have crossed once again, with this poster depicting geek gang signs! More »

2:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
45,104 views, 43 comments

Latest by redwitsheashea: please i repeat please do not put up these signs just to have fun because i was a blood (still more »

motorola zn5

Motorola + Kodak's 5-Megapixel Cameraphone Leaked Shots

We've been hearing about a 5-megapixel cameraphone from Motorola and Kodak for more than a year now, but we've only recently seen leaked photos of the actual device. Boy Genius says it's running on Motorola's MOTOMAGX Linux platform and has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 100MB internal storage and a ROKR touch wheel. The problems? The camera isn't autofocus (ruh roh), and there's only EDGE. Someone's going to have some good times uploading blurry pictures over a slow connection when this is released. [Boy Genius]

1:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
4,127 views, 26 comments

Latest by Trance-Addict: well the center button my rizr was like a sticker. it peeled off. the z9 looks the same but im more »

Battlestar Galactica

LEGO Battlestar Galactica Cylon Minifig Beats Star Wars Minifig Any Day

Sorry Jesus. The Star Wars Minifig may be nice, but it's got nothing on this Battlestar Galactica Cylon LEGO minifig. Its eyes light up (just like yours) but has that glowing red dot flash back and forth like in the show. Yes, the light moves. We have it on video. THIS is the best use of light-emitting diodes sir. Good day! More »

12:29 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
12,164 views, 22 comments

Latest by dascoyne: I heard that Columbine started with a LEGO dispute, too. more »

Pantech duo 2

Pantech Duo 2 Dual-Sliding Windows Mobile Phone Leaked on FCC

Seeing as the original AT&T Pantech Duo 1 is the C810, this C820 has a really high possibility of being the Pantech Duo 2. There aren't many details, but it's got WCDMA 850/1900, which is AT&T's 3G, and probably will run Windows Mobile like the previous ones. It's interesting to check out the differences between this and the Ocean 2, which also popped up on the FCC a few weeks back if you're into looking at FCC drawings. [FCC]

12:00 PM on Sat May 31 2008
By Jason Chen
10,223 views, 6 comments

Latest by GuitarSolo: thats just dumb, get an iphone instead more »

egg_speaker.jpg Speakers

Egg Speakers Provide Hours Of Wobbly Fun

In case you were dying for a pair of egg-shaped speakers but the Sony Rolly just didn't seem... wobbly enough, Brando is now offering an ovoid sound system that'll fulfill your whimsical music listening needs. The speakers come in black or red, twist open for enhanced bass output, and run for several hours off of a USB-rechargeable battery. They also totter, but don't fall, if you flick them—a feature sure to entertain you on those ultra boring days at the office. Available at Brando for $15 a piece. [Technabob]

11:00 AM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
4,369 views, 20 comments

Latest by Jones91: @strider_mt2k: @shenanigans61: yes yes i've heard it all before haha, there are certain things that Zune owners have to deal with more »

SPClock2.jpg Steampunk

Son Gets Steampunk Clock As Wedding Present From Dad

In a story sure to melt the gears in our brass-and-copper hearts, one steampunk fan toiled for weeks in his workshop in order to present his son with an intricate walnut clock as a wedding present. The best thing is, the son had been the one to introduce him to steampunk in the first place. The dad-humor in the note that came with the present puts an "aw shucks" smile on my face. More »

10:00 AM on Sat May 31 2008
By Elaine Chow
13,489 views, 18 comments

Latest by Evan394: @aeroworks: whoops, sorry. Is there an echo in here? more »

marsarm.jpg nevermind

Mars Lander Can Move Arm Now, Probably Just Slept On It Wrong

Putting rest to fears that the Phoenix Lander might be DOA, the lander wagged its robotic arm on Thursday. NASA was worried that a stuck piece of plastic casing could prohibit the 7.7 ft titanium appendage from extending, making it impossible for the Phoenix to carry out crucial drilling experiments. More »

8:41 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Adrian Covert
18,593 views, 65 comments

Latest by johnnyabnormal: @icegnome: I'm sorry, you're right. I should display a better appreciation of the largest printing of fiction writers ever more »

0529_iphone.jpeg Apple

GPS On the iPhone 2: Do Not Want


The drawbacks outweigh the benefits. More »

Feature

smallwonder.jpg Video Cameras

RCA Releases New Mini-Camcorders With Expandable Memory, Water Resistance

RCA is refreshing and expanding its line of Small Wonder mini camcorders, positioned to compete with the wildly popular Flip Ultra. The new cams feature upgraded video quality, storage and skins, though unfortunately no rechargeable battery. The Pocket and MyLife models don't offer anything too revolutionary, but keep the same fold-out screen of the original, while the more rugged Traveler claims water resistance and shock-proof battery contacts, though the screen is built in to the body. More »

8:12 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By John Herrman
3,483 views, 8 comments

Latest by Babylish: I think it would depend on what you need. For me, I'm using my creative vado to record fun clips more »

big-closet.jpg Eagle Eye

Security Camera System Busts Homeless Woman Who Lived Undetected in a Man's Closet For a Year

A homeless woman in Japan was recently busted by the police for trespassing after the man who had been unknowingly harboring her began to notice that food was disappearing from his kitchen. To discover the source of the problem, he had security cameras installed that transmitted images to his cellphone. It wasn't long before the cameras captured someone moving in his home, so he called the police who proceeded to thoroughly search the premises. They eventually found a woman cowering in the closet who later revealed that she had been living there for a year. More »

8:00 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Sean Fallon
32,533 views, 76 comments

Latest by nocturnus: It makes you wonder about those noises in the night that you dismiss as bugs outside your window or the more »

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GPS Art: This Time, It's the Real Deal

A few days ago, a story about an "artist" (advertising student) using DHL to create the biggest GPS drawing in the world surfaced and, like most cool stories, it turned out to be a complete fake. However, the concept itself was fantastic—and the good news is that there is a guy out there named Antti Laitinen who is the real deal. More »

7:30 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,119 views, 22 comments

Latest by Wwhat: "and the good news is" Really? Seems low standards for the concept of 'good'. more »

Comcast

How Two Teenage High School Dropouts Hacked Comcast

A couple days ago, a pair of teenagers brought down Comcast's homepage and mail service. They haven't been arrested (yet), so they gave the full story to Wired. Like most nuclear-level hacks, they didn't intend to hijack the website and mail hosting of the biggest cable company in the country. They say they even tried to warn Comcast. But, "once we were in," said EBK, the younger of the two, "it was, like, fuck it." Here's how it went down, in a nutshell. More »

7:30 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By matt buchanan
50,953 views, 87 comments

Latest by Puck: "If he wasn't such a prick, he could have avoided all of that," says EBK. Awesome. more »

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