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The concept of solar ships is nothing new, but it appears that Austraila’s Solarsailor may be on the brink of bringing the technology to the mainstream. Hornblower Yachts in San Francisco is in the midst of negotiations with the Coast Guard to install a Solarsailor sail on one of their commercial ferryboats. If all goes…
The Onion has this hilarious video depicting automakers frustrated by an anchorman who won’t take "no" for an answer. Mean Automakers Dash Nation’s Hope For Flying Cars See also:Yet Another Flying Car CompanyThe Jetsons Car We’ve Been Waiting For?In 50 Years: Cars Flying Like Missiles! (Chicago Daily Tribune, 1959)Where’s My Jetpack? (2007)Automobiles Without Wheels (1958)Flying…
This lightbulb-shaped lamp can be affixed to a wall or placed on a desk whenever you need some extra light. Plus it has a touch activated dimmer to help you navigate treacherous terrain on a late-night trip to the bathroom. May also be amusing when placed overhead to indicate that you have a bright idea.…
Apple was on hand in downtown San Francisco today to launch the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store in Starbucks locations across the nation. This is the third major city to launch the service, with New York and Seattle launching back in October. Los Angeles and Chicago are due up in February and March of 2008, with…
So you’re furiously reading all the news you can on the latest Hannah Montana game, but don’t want to be found out…what do you do? If you want to protect your precious core gamer cred, my advice is the new, improved StealthSurfer, which has all the network security tools to make sure nobody finds out…
Manufactum, a German web retailer, has released a portable PC that is sure to delight Linux users. Weighing in at only 2 pounds, with dimensions of 7.1×4.4 x1.9 inches (180 x 112 x 48 mm), the “Manuscriptum” comes equipped with a 500MHz AMD Geode LX800 processor, 80GB hard drive, 1920 x 1400 graphics capability and…
We’ve all been known to smack a fellow Wii Tennis player in the head, especially when down 40-Love, two games to zilch. DreamGear’s new Soft Sports Kit has playful Nerf-like attachments that help avoid the subsequent stitches. You put your Wiimote right into a little casing, then snap on the tip of your choice, Tennis,…
• Rumors before UK iPhone release: British users to get bronze trim instead of silver? [Gadget Lab] • Qualcomm’s low-powered IMOD display replicates the light-bending qualities of butterfly wings. [Extreme Tech] • Moon filmed in HD for the first time, embarrassed to find age lines and stretch marks. [Pink Tentacle]
If you fancy waking up to the sight of your loved ones, you may be interested in this Philips AJL308 7-Inch Digital Picture Frame, Alarm Clock, Radio and MP3 player combo. This do-it-all device can even be loaded with pictures, video and music from a PC USB connection, memory stick or SD card. No doubt…
Jaehyung Hong, the the same designer that developed the Bluetooth lanyard we showed you earlier, has a slightly simpler design for us. This time it’s a set of keyboard dice assembled from the keys of an old keyboard. Each side of the die has a specific key that would correlate to any set of game…
In an effort to combat rampant piracy in China, Paramount and Warner Brothers have begun selling legitimate DVDs there for only $3. And these titles are not some bargain-bin Steven Segal DVDs either, rather new releases that are only two months out from their theater debut in the US. The $3 price tag is still…
Swedish manufacturer Doro has launched the HandlePlus 324gsm, a cellphone that they are describing as the “world’s easiest” thanks to an interface that features only seven buttons. Of those seven, there are five programmable buttons, a talk button and an end-call button. That, combined with an easy to read layout, makes it a fantastic choice…
When Everex’s gPC hit store shelves at Wal-Mart recently, the hope was that it could bring Linux to the masses while providing all of the value that a $200 price tag would entail. The folks at Wired put the gPC through its paces and determined that it does represent a fantastic deal for computer users…
Bainultra is set to roll out its Euphonia waterproof headset on December 1, so you can do your best Julia Roberts impersonation by belting out the lyrics to “Kiss” in the bathtub like the red-headed actress did in “Pretty Woman.” Unlike the waterproof earbuds we reported on yesterday, these sleek cans wirelessly connect to a…
The Digital Wall Calendar combines calendars for every member of a family, no matter what program or website they are on, into one gadget. Still a concept, the brainstorming map shows that it will use an LCD screen, SD card, have music/movie playing abilities, and an internet connection for synchronization. The development of this device…
Opera Mini 4 has officially dropped. Get it while it’s hot. [Opera]
I used to be really into politics before I realized that it’s a soulcrushing venue full of pigs and jackals with few good guys to root for and not enough hope for anything good to ever really get done. Well, if we had more politicians like Chris Knight around, maybe I’d get interested again. This…
Looking for an HD camcorder? They’re proliferating like bunnies, but is it a good time to buy one yet? Not only are there lots more HDTV camcorders on the market now than there were last year at this time, the variety of HD camcorder recording methods has expanded as well. Sure, you can record on…
T-Mobile has plans to start prorating its early termination fees early next year, charging less if you’ve been under contract for a while. Previously, you were stuck paying the same hefty cancellation fee whether or not you signed up last month or 23 months ago. Thanks, T-Mo.
Nothing makes zooming down a hill at 30MPH more fun like some recreational drinking on the chairlift on the way back up. The Flask Pack is a little neoprene case that’ll hold your flask and keep it snug up against the back of your snowboard’s bindings, allowing you to have a little nip in between…