Gizmodo: tracks

Hummer Tank: Right In Time for Winter/Economic Crisis

Mark Wilson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:40:00 EST

In case gas mileage on your Hummer wasn't spiting Prius drivers everywhere enough, engineers have pooled their talents to add aftermarket tracked belts in place of the "nothing wrong with 'em" wheels. Needless to say, MPG and top speed will be greatly diminished on this H2. But the tears shed in the face of its general lack of humanity should be voluminous enough to wash away the world's pollution one or two times over. [Jalopnik]

Amazon MP3 Service Going Global; Epic iTunes Battle on the Horizon

Haroon Malik — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:15:00 EST

Amazon's digital music catalogue is all set to go global, and although a launch date has not yet been settled, it shall hit sometime this year. Given Amazon MP3 offers DRM-free tracks, which are generally cheaper than iTunes limited, equivalent offerings, we cannot help but think an epic battle between the big As is all set to take off.

Amazon MP3 has the only digital music catalogue that offers DRM-free tunes from all four major labels, with around 3.3 million tracks in the library, they are packing some weight. If that fact doesn't have Apple quaking in their boots, the competitive pricing should. We couldn't care less how Amazon and Apple get down and dirty, but as they are bound to be set for a fight, teeth gnashing and all, it can only mean good things for customers. DRM-free music will have a bigger global presence, and that should solidify its worth in the consumer market. Also, the ensuing price war is not going to be too bad either. After all, iTunes surely cannot keep their offerings priced above the competition, whilst simultaneously offering DRM gimped and comparatively expensive ($1.29), DRM-free tracks. It's about to get interesting—watch this space. [Amazon]

Quick Power Connector

johnb — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 10:51:16 EDT

Because of a bad experience with a spoon, a light socket, and a wet cat, we try to stay away from electricity. Thankfully, Eubiq (Singapore) has come up with a new way to keep us safe. It's a power transmission track which, as the name suggests, is literally a track supplying power anywhere you want. Eubiq says that it can even be used in the kitchen where water is prone to splash around.Since there are not "sockets" its not possible to get a shock. If you really wanted to push it, try inserting a sharp metallic object into the track, it still won't make your hair stand on end.

Eubiq says that it is possible for them to do it by the GSS system, and it is compatible with most plugs in the market. The track itself is a kind of a long slider on which the plug can fit in at any point. The device comes with special attachments which fits on to the slider and metallic parts are kept to a minimum.
Quick Power Connector [AVing]