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FCC Asked to Get Carriers to Hurry Up Local Number Portability Already
With all the advances in technology we've had over the last couple of decades, you'd think that something as simple as changing your land line number into a cellular one would take hours at most. At least Congress does, and its now urging the FCC to put rules in place that will speed up local number portability processing. More »
5:30 PM on Sat Jul 19 2008
By Elaine Chow
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off roading
It seems like something that would have been invented before, and by red-blooded Americans for whom off-roading is a way of life, but the Trailcart, according to TreeHugger, is the world's "first pedal-powered four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle," and it was invented by a clever German fellow named Frank Fraune.
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Trailcart: World's First Pedal-Powered 4WD Off-Road Vehicle
It seems like something that would have been invented before, and by red-blooded Americans for whom off-roading is a way of life, but the Trailcart, according to TreeHugger, is the world's "first pedal-powered four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle," and it was invented by a clever German fellow named Frank Fraune.
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10:20 AM on Mon Jun 2 2008
By Wilson Rothman
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Latest by n/a: @Optimus-Prime: actually you get more torque if your ass has some leverage behind it so this design is "better" than standing, but you do look like a total jerk as if your riding a recubent bike (dont get me started more »
jet car
Think you've got what it takes to out-do Wing Commander Andy Green and the 763 mph land speed World-record set by Thrust SSC? Well, the team at North American Eagle may have a spot behind the controls for you: they've launched an open contest for the driver of their vehicle. The crazy red car looks a shade like an F-104 Starfighter, you say? Well, that's because it actually is one. With wheels. For going along the ground, faster than the speed of sound.
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800 Mph Jet Car Needs Just One Thing More: A Pilot
Think you've got what it takes to out-do Wing Commander Andy Green and the 763 mph land speed World-record set by Thrust SSC? Well, the team at North American Eagle may have a spot behind the controls for you: they've launched an open contest for the driver of their vehicle. The crazy red car looks a shade like an F-104 Starfighter, you say? Well, that's because it actually is one. With wheels. For going along the ground, faster than the speed of sound.
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HTC Land Japan is Disneyland For Smartphone Fetishists
The Japanese tentacle of HTC's multi-armed octopus-like body is planning on opening an HTC Land in Shibuya; a place where customers can come in and fondle the goods for themselves without buying first. More »
2:24 AM on Mon Jan 28 2008
By Jason Chen
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apple iphone
We normally don't get super excited about concept cars, but this Land Rover LRX Concept has something we're quite interested in: iPhone integration. Not only does it have a slot carved out especially for the phone that allows it to dock into the car like some sort of brushed-metal lover, it's even got a gigantic "Start" button that appears so you can (we presume confirmed!) start the car! In addition to this, there's an iPod docking station on either side of the power-adjustable speakers, so you can take even more music on the go. Check the jump for an even sexier shot, and hit Jalopnik for exterior photos. [Jalopnik Gallery via Jalopnik]
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Land Rover LRX Concept Heavily Embeds iPhone, Uses It To Start Car
We normally don't get super excited about concept cars, but this Land Rover LRX Concept has something we're quite interested in: iPhone integration. Not only does it have a slot carved out especially for the phone that allows it to dock into the car like some sort of brushed-metal lover, it's even got a gigantic "Start" button that appears so you can (
robots
If there's one thing the world sorely needs it's some sort of place where robots can go to chat, find love, and make plans to destroy Humanity. Luckily, South Korea is well-aware of their plight and has announced plans to build "Robot Land" — a city entirely created for the robotics industry. The city will feature facilities for research, development, and production of robots — it'll even have a stadium for robot-related competitions, like the much-heralded "Who Can Malfunction And Kill Everyone First" contest.
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South Korea to Build Robot Land, Robots Rejoice in Electronic Bliss
If there's one thing the world sorely needs it's some sort of place where robots can go to chat, find love, and make plans to destroy Humanity. Luckily, South Korea is well-aware of their plight and has announced plans to build "Robot Land" — a city entirely created for the robotics industry. The city will feature facilities for research, development, and production of robots — it'll even have a stadium for robot-related competitions, like the much-heralded "Who Can Malfunction And Kill Everyone First" contest.
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land ahoy
In 2001 some Canadians tried to row across their home country using a "road-boat." This is a vehicle made of several rowing machines, powered by a group of muscular Canadians. They failed then, but now they're trying again. The team will be fund-raising for The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, so we hope that this time they make it all the way. [Rowing Across Canada]
Rowing Across Canada in a 'Road-Boat'
In 2001 some Canadians tried to row across their home country using a "road-boat." This is a vehicle made of several rowing machines, powered by a group of muscular Canadians. They failed then, but now they're trying again. The team will be fund-raising for The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, so we hope that this time they make it all the way. [Rowing Across Canada]
land line love
Samsung has come up with a sexy landline phone with all sorts of net capabilities. The SMT-i8080 can give you two-way video calls via Ethernet thanks to its flip-up LCD and embedded video cam, as well as allowing users to buy stuff, reserve movie tickets, stream audio and watch internet TV, using the phone's navigation buttons below the screen.
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Samsung's SMT-i8080 Connects to Net, Hosts Video Calls
Samsung has come up with a sexy landline phone with all sorts of net capabilities. The SMT-i8080 can give you two-way video calls via Ethernet thanks to its flip-up LCD and embedded video cam, as well as allowing users to buy stuff, reserve movie tickets, stream audio and watch internet TV, using the phone's navigation buttons below the screen.
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lay of the land
All Quiet on the 5th Avenue Apple Store Front
Proving the old adage, "The media loves a whore," the man with the pole posish at the 5th Avenue Apple Store iPhone line, Greg Packer, was besieged by microphones and cameras. A CNBC news van was on its way out as I came in, and it looks like Fox News woke up one of their reporters for a quick stand-up. No comb, buddy? What startled me most was when Packer rose out of his seat and left. You think the #1 man in line would guard that spot with his life. He came back, though, and I'm glad he did. Because he changed shirts. And I saw them. Both of them. The nipples that are more well known than Packer's day job. Happily for you, I was too stunned to get a snap.
fantasy land
Laptop Mag's Perfect Phone
The lads over at Laptop Mag are so tired of dealing with the phones on the market now they decided to design their own perfect imaginary phone. What does it consist of? Well, an operating system from Google, an interface by iRiver, wireless connectivity like Zing, a CPU from Qualcomm, 8GB flash, 2.8-inch LCD and camera features like a Sanyo 6-megapixel camcorder. More »
gadgets
A Retro Phone Your Grandpappy Would Have Loved
For those of you who haven't yet given up land lines for cell and skype phones, you might as well show off your meaningless attachment to antiquated technology rather than disguise it with fancy looking yet boring phones. More »
announcements
High Tech Suit To Storm into Battle
The Land Warrior suit is on the cusp of revolutionizing how our soldiers do battle. A high-tech collection of electronics, the suit includes a helmet-mounted monocle that gives soldiers sniper-like vision thanks to its 12x zoom and built-in night vision. The suit also has its own PAN (Personal Area Network) that distributes power and data. A built-in GPS lets soldiers know where they stand at any given moment and the suit's 12 pound weight is a huge improvement over previous incarnations that have tipped the scales at 40 pounds (or the weight of two XPS M2010 laptops). Shocking as it may sound, a lot of today's ground soldiers don't even have radios, so this is an excellent upgrade for our folks overseas. More »
robots
Wearable Robot Suit Complete With Side Mounted Gun For Sale!
phones
Zenith Clamshell Land-Line Phone
The BT Zenith phone is for all of the people that want the coolness of a cell phone without the messy contract or hassle. It looks like a traditional clamshell cellphone and even has similar features. It answers calls with a flip-open, has caller ID on the outer LCD, can store contacts and even supports polyphonic ring tones. This phone retails for roughly $172. You will be faux cool in no time. More »
4:22 PM on Wed Feb 22 2006
By Travis Hudson
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cellphones
RCA's Cell Docking System
Avoid the call confusion at home by combining your land-line and cellphone with this product. The RCA cell docking system allows you to utilize the convenience of your home phone by combining it with the flexibility of a cell phone. Simply place your cell phone on the dock and then switch between the lines using the other cordless handset. This could be a great gadget for those busy bumblebees who are constantly on the phone, whether it be at home or on-the-go. It retails for $129. More »
1:08 PM on Sun Feb 12 2006
By Travis Hudson
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