Thursday, December 24, 2009

Science

The Nutcracker Dance Of The Saturn Moons

11:48PM December 24, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Nothing is more Christmasy to me than the Nutcracker. OK, and Christmas pudding. Sooooo – nothing is more Christmasy than the Nutcracker and Christmas pudding – and probably eggnog. Maybe Christmas carols too. OK. Nutcracker, Christmas pudding, eggnog, carols and Saturn’s moons. More »


Gadgets

Remainders – The Good, Bad And Ugly Things We Didn’t Post

6:30PM December 24, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

Happy Festivus, readers! You lot have disappointed me in so many ways, I’m deciding to punish you with these Remainders three: HDMI prepares new 3D-ready spec, Kindle DRM stripped, and Steve Jobs takes a $US1 salary. More »


Geek Out

How To Make The First Move

4:46PM December 24, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

You just saw a cute girl. How do you approach her? Do you follow her on Twitter in hopes of catching her attention? Friend her on Facebook? Get her number and call? This chart will help you decide. More »


Science

Here’s The Final Space Shuttle Mission Patch

4:25PM December 24, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

The shuttle is retiring next year and, according to NASA, the remaining five flights may be the most difficult ever flown. That’s why they created this contest for the final space shuttle patch. More »


Computing

“You Will Be Very Surprised How You Interact With The New Tablet”

3:29PM December 24, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

According to the NY Times, a former Apple employee has told them that while he can’t say anything, he can say that “Steve is extremely happy with the new tablet.” Guess Steve might not kill this one then. More »


Researchers Accidentally Demolish Building

1:53PM December 24, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Some researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have managed to accidentally cause $US3 million of damage as they blew up one of their own buildings using a large-bore powder gun, a weapon which acts like a Civil War cannon. Updated. More »


The FCC Finds Verizon’s Termination Fee Defence “Troubling”

1:04PM December 24, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Verizon’s been defending its ridiculous $US350 smartphone early termination fee to the FCC, but those folks aren’t having any of it. In fact, the five-person committee dealing with the issue thinks Verizon’s answers are “unsatisfying and, in some cases, troubling.” More »


Gadgets

My 2010 Gadget Wishlist

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12:47PM December 24, 2009 | Nick Broughall

2009 was a good year for gadgets. But I’m hoping 2010 will be even better. Here’s my most wanted list for next year: More »


Science

Stem Cells Cure Blind Man

12:40PM December 24, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

‘Tis the time to be amazed: A 38-year-old man has regained vision in his blind eye thanks to a new stem cell therapy. It won’t cure all blind people, but it’s a giant leap. Here’s how it works. More »


In The Pantheon Of Stupid Crims, HDTV Shoplifter Reigns Supreme

12:05PM December 24, 2009 | John Herrman

December! The season of love, family and most of all, clumsy, desperate larceny. Exhibit 27: This guy, who tries to sneak an entire HDTV out of a super centre in broad daylight. What was the plan here, exactly? More »