In today’s entry of “WTF Really?”, we have a Netflix spokesperson saying that they have to lay off 50 of their “technical specialists” because Silverlight, Microsoft’s Flash-esque video player tech, is so damn easy to use.
Today we reviewed Wall-E’s various toy permutations and crowned a winner; to wrap things up today, here he is in staggeringly detailed bento lunch form.
I hate Christmas time. Don’t get me wrong – Christmas day is fantastic, and I love giving gifts to my friends and family. But I hate the lead up, especially because it means that every random company and their dog sends me press releases on their completely random products and claim that they’re “the perfect gift”. Such is the case of the “Snorer’s Friend”. But rather than me bitch about it, why don’t you read the email I found in my inbox for yourself?
A while back we told you about a documentary named Japan: Robot Nation that would be on Current TV. Here’s another clip from the show. And by the way, it premiers tomorrow night.
A research team at Stanford has developed a thermos-sized refrigeration device that uses no electricity. Instead, it contains some sort of coolant that becomes cold when exposed to heat.
At last, good news for worldwide economy. A Bangladeshi company has released the SmartStitch, a portable sewing machine that will allow clothing factory workers to produce 24/7, with obvious benefits.
Wait, why do I need a special web browser? I mean, I get there’s been a long standing digital divide between black America and the technological world (controlled by The Man). But do I really need are packaged piece of software whose name evokes the Jim Crow era?
The Algonquin is not just a historic landmark known to have been the stomping grounds of many famous writers. It’s also a hotel looking to appeal to clientele with the latest in creature comforts.
Let’s face it—educational toys are not popular gift items. However, the Jet Works Engine is something that curious kids will be excited to find under the tree this year.
In their latest attempt to block homebrew on the Wii, Nintendo has begun using a new revision of the Wii’s optical drive–one that prevents any existing mod chip from functioning.
