Who needs pockets when you have an iPhone belt buckle holder?
Posted by Adam Frucci on 12 October, 2011
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This here is a $300 belt buckle that doubles as an iPhone case, because of course it is.
Archive for October 12th, 2011
Feed the World, Save the Planet
Posted by Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability on 12 October, 2011
The world’s population will cross the 7 billion mark this month and is projected to reach more than 9 billion by 2050. So many more people, plus rising living standards, mean that global agriculture will have to double food production by mid-c…
Why aren’t we turning our plastic trash into energy?
Posted by Evan Ackerman on 12 October, 2011
In 2008, 85.8% of all of the plastic used in the United States ended up in a landfill. It wasn’t reused or recycled, and it wasn’t turned into energy. A new study from Columbia University says that turning landfill-bound plastics into energy instead wo…
The LG Doubleplay sticks a second screen in the middle of the keyboard
Posted by Adam Frucci on 12 October, 2011
Here’s a strange phone design: the LG Doubleplay is a boring-looking Android phone with a slide-out keyboard, until you notice that there’s a small touchscreen smack-dab in the middle of that keyboard.
Weird RV comes from the future, is available in the present
Posted by Evan Ackerman on 12 October, 2011
In the market for a futuristic and slightly bizarre motor home? Aren’t we all? You’ll be the envy of the trailer park when you pull up in this 500 horsepower, 40-foot long monstrosity, which features a fireplace, a pop-up sky lounge with fog machine, a…
Apple releases Airport Utility App for iOS 5
Posted by Adam Frucci on 12 October, 2011
If you’re downloading the just-released iOS 5 for your iPhone, Apple has a new goodie for you to play with: the new AirPort Utility App.
EPA Scientist Points at Fracking in Fish-Kill Mystery
Posted by Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability on 12 October, 2011
BLACKSVILLE, W.Va. — Who killed Dunkard Creek?Was it coal miners whose runoff wiped out aquatic life in the stream where locals have long fished and picnicked? Or was it Marcellus Shale drillers and the briny discharge from their wells that created a …
Can We Feed the World & Sustain the Planet? (preview)
Posted by Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability on 12 October, 2011
Right now about one billion people suffer from chronic hunger. the world’s farmers grow enough food to feed them, but it is not properly distributed and, even if it were, many cannot afford it, because prices are escalating.But another challenge …
HP and Conde Nast team up for print-at-home magazines
Posted by Adam Frucci on 12 October, 2011
Magazines have seen their profits and sales numbers go downhill ever since the internet came along, but they’re not about to go down without swinging. The latest plan to save magazines? Print-your-own magazines. Uh, OK.
Ultrabooks will get insane ‘Retina Display’ resolutions in 2012
Posted by Raymond Wong on 12 October, 2011
Man, the talk of the PC town is all about Ultrabooks. This year’s Ultrabooks already look like slick MacBook Air alternatives, but next year — with those 15-inch displays and 2,560×1,400 resolution screens — whoo, they’re going to be absolu…
Second Generation Chevy-Badged EN-V Concept Launched
Posted by Christopher DeMorro on 12 October, 2011
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Last year GM showcased a trio of small personal-mobility pods called EN-V’s at the Shanghai Auto Show. These vehicles caused quite a stir, and GM has announced that it has begun work on a 2nd generation of EN-V vehicles that will wear the Chevy bowtie.
NASA serious about locking down a manned space plane by 2016
Posted by Kevin Hall on 12 October, 2011
NASA has been flirting with a number of private firms in the hunt for a company that could offer the U.S. an option in getting its astronauts back into space by the end of 2016. It looks like one such company will be ready for a test flight by as early…
BREAKING: GM Announces Chevy Spark EV Coming to U.S. in 2013
Posted by Christopher DeMorro on 12 October, 2011
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GM has been accused of killing the electric car after its failed EV1 experiment…but things appear to have come full circle this morning as GM has announced it will be building a 100% electric car based on the Chevy Spark mini-car. And yes, they will sell it here in America.
Sony resets 93,000 PSN and SOE accounts after huge hack attempt
Posted by Raymond Wong on 12 October, 2011
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: PlayStation Network hacked. It’s happened again, only not as terrible as it was back in April. Sony says it has locked 93,000 PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment accounts after it detected a “massi…
Blue (Dogs Trust, West Calder, Scotland)
Posted by DiJ on 12 October, 2011
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Handsome Blue is an affectionate, active older boy who still loves playing and going for walks. He may be able to live with another suitable dog but not cats or younger children. Blue’s perfect home would be with a family who would give him plenty of…
Molly (Dogs Trust, West Calder, Scotland)
Posted by DiJ on 12 October, 2011
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Mollie is a sweet, gentle 15 year old who is looking for a quiet loving home to spend her twilight years. She could live with cats, older children and another dog with a calm nature. Mollie doesn’t need much in life and would make the perfect compan…
Nissan Working on Ten-Minute Fast Charger
Posted by Christopher DeMorro on 12 October, 2011
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If electric vehicles are ever to be adopted en masse, they’re going to have to cut down on charging times drastically. Nissan obviously realizes this, and they are currently working on a system to fully charge a Leaf EV in ten minutes or less.
Green News Roundup: Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Posted by Christopher DeMorro on 12 October, 2011
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There’s some big news brewing this morning from General Motors, and we will go into detail a little later. Some of today’s other highlights include an army of mimes hired to fight traffic, Mazda is working on a new fuel efficient rotary engine, and Virgin Atlantic to use a greener fuel.
Oscar (West Yorks Dog Rescue, Huddersfield)
Posted by Judith on 12 October, 2011
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Looking for a faithful friend? Then Oscar’s your perfect partner. Oscar is such a dear and has loads of love to give. He is a jolly chap who loves constant companionship and is a very affectionate and gentle dog who will stay by your side wherever y…
Guest Post: No, We’re Not There Yet – The Trouble With Hydrogen Cars
Posted by Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability on 12 October, 2011
If petroleum-based fuels are not the future for the transportation industry, what will take their place? Today, biofuels play a significant role, moving a portion of the nation’s energy supply away from traditional gasoline and diesel. But, conc…
North Pond: Mainly Microbe Monday
Posted by Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability on 12 October, 2011
Follow Dr. Katrina Edwards, as she explores the microbial life at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean 10/10/2011 [More]
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