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Scientists at the Gyeongsang National University in South Korea have cloned cats that have the ability to glow-in-the dark when exposed to ultraviolet light. By inserting a virus into the skin cells of a mother cat and placing those contaminated cells into the womb, scientists were able to prove that it was possible to clone an animal with a manipulated gene. Apparently, this development could allow for a better understanding of human genetic diseases in the future. But what about the benefits of glowing cats?
If you can stay sober long enough to build one, a company called Sentilla has developed a DIY “smart” beer coaster that could lead to a myriad of new drinking games for you and your friends to enjoy. The coaster is “smart” in the sense that it can detect when a drink is present and when it is removed, it can communicate with nearby coasters, and it can provide feedback in the form of flashing lights. Plus, it does it all wirelessly. More info and a video of the coasters in action are available after the break.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has a fun new flash widget on their site with a running tally of how much income the writers have dropped into a black hole since the strike started. Right now, it’s at about $120 million. Kind of a dick move if you ask us, since producers trying to screw writers is why they’re at impasse. Besides, writers stand to lose a lot more if they let producers slime their way out of fair compensation deals for new media and internet distribution. [AMPTP]
Revo, the company behind the Blik RadioStation claims that their new device is the first to combine DAB functionality, Wi-Fi internet radio and traditional FM radio in a single unit. It also offers a digital alarm clock function and the option to play your iPod tunes through the speaker. Apparently, the internet radio alone will provide access to over 9,000 channels, so if you get DAB signals it may be of some interest. Not sure about the look though —It reminds me of something. Available for £149.95 ($350) starting on December 19th. [Revo via Pocket-Lint via Techdigest]
One of the test engineers working on Windows 7, Hilton Locke, dropped a post today pimping Dell’s Latitude XT that also contained this little nugget: I will say that if you are impressed by the “touch features” in the iPhone, you’ll be blown away by what’s coming in Windows 7. Now if only we could convince more OEMs that Windows Touch Technology is going to drive their sales.
Creating an action figure that kind of looks like you is cool and all, but if you’re a World of Warcraft player you’re probably more attached to your virtual avatar’s looks than your own. That could be because you spend more time grinding than washing yourself, but if that’s you, FigurePrints can make a scale model of your character for the relatively low price of $115 (including shipping).
If you liked the Giant Nintendo controller with the built-in NES, chances are you will get a tremendous amount of geeky gaming satisfaction out of this PC mod as well. The case was built as part of a school project by students in Sweden, and the result is a precise, clean-looking mod that cost only $340 to build. Why they decided to go so big is unclear, but it works—and talk about airflow! Hit the link for a complete photo gallery detailing the construction. [Project Page via TechPowerUp via Technabob]
The new TurboUSB from Buffalo is being hyped as the fastest flash drive on the market by a whopping 20% margin. That kind of speed would certainly be useful if you are planning on transferring data approaching its 32GB storage capacity. Unfortunately, claims like that don’t amount to anything more than big talk and Buffalo exec chest-bumping until someone can prove it. Hopefully more will be revealed when the SHD-U32GS TurboUSB makes its way to store shelves. [Akihabara News via Ubergizmo]
Microsoft probably thinks they’re making things easier by rebranding its PlaysForSure DRM as simply “Certified for Windows Vista,” the sticker that’s slapped on all manner of gear and software. But they’re not—they’re folding apples into oranges, making for an even bigger flustercuck. Cue confused customers wondering whether newly “certified for Vista” media players will work on XP and why tracks loaded up with FairPlay DRM don’t work on their “certified” gear. “Does iTunes not work with Vista?” Sigh. [Microsoft]
Microsoft Withdraws Free Software Deal, Overwhelmed by Privacy-Hating Cheapskates Suckers! Not that we’re bitter or anything about all these “US residents only” offers…
Man Gets Naked, Girl Gets Arrested, Rest of the World Laughs Kiwis. Although someone will have to explain to me why the girl got arrested.
OLPC Ad by Heroes’ Masi Oka Has Us Convinced Well, with no new episodes thanks to the writers’ strike, I have to take my Hiro Nakamura hit however I can get it.
Star Wars Figures that Didn’t Make the Cut (Verdict: George, Make These. Now.) Don’t get too excited, they’re only concepts. And rocks.
Laser Gunship to Destroy Ground Targets Death Star-Style A little explosive destruction action with your morning coffee.
