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The Navy’s Robotic Swimming Flying Spy Drone

February 25th, 2006 at 7:17 am » Comments (0)

The Cormorant
is a new robotic-submarine-spy-plane from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works. Its just a concept for now, but it’s one badass
concept with a very cool photo.



Swiss Army Knife Includes MP3 Player in Latest Survival Tool

February 25th, 2006 at 1:52 am » Comments (0)

The famous Swiss Army Knife has added yet another tool to its roster of multi-use capabilities — MP3 player.



California Bill: “No More Toxic iPods!”

February 25th, 2006 at 1:47 am » Comments (0)

California would require manufacturers to phase out the use of
hazardous materials in making cell phones, iPods and other electronic
devices under a bill introduced by a state lawmaker.



Is Blogging Just Beginning?

February 25th, 2006 at 1:38 am » Comments (0)

Six Apart’s Mena Trott helped start the stampede by
co-designing user-friendly software. But she thinks the blogging trend
is only just beginning.



The Mysterious Microsoft Origami

February 25th, 2006 at 1:17 am » Comments (0)

Rumors are running around the web
about a new Microsoft gadget codenamed "Origami" that will unfold on
March 2nd. Interestingly, in 2001 National Semiconductor showcased a
concept prototype device called Origami, which it said could morph into
eight different types of gadgets by folding and pivoting.



iTunes Serves a Billion, but is there Trouble on the Horizon?

February 25th, 2006 at 1:06 am » Comments (0)

iTunes: One Billion Served Crank up the old PR and spin machine. Apple
today announced their one billionth iTunes download today. The song?
Speed of Sound by Coldplay.



The HyperCube in 4D Sapce

February 25th, 2006 at 12:28 am » Comments (0)

The Tesseract (or HyperCube) is mathematical prediction of what cube might look like in 4D Space.