Friday, October 2, 2009

Biomega’s Boston Folding Bike Cannot Be Stolen And Ridden Away

11:51PM October 2, 2009 | Joanna Stern

If Biomega’s Boston folding bike could laugh when somebody tried to steal it, it would. It has an integrated lock and if a thief cuts the wire it becomes unrideable. Even though it’s part of the frame, it is repairable. More »

Apple May Be Working On Touch-Based Mightier Mouse

11:20PM October 2, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Here’s the latest Apple rumour: The Mighty Mouse may get mightier-or less suckier, because that nipple sucks a lot — with new looks and touch technology. I hope so, although I would be just as happy with an anti-filth mouse. More »

Online

Still Don’t Know WTF Google Wave Is All About? This Might Help

11:00PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

So I get that Google Wave is an attempt to re-invent a modernised version of email. But its mashup of email, documents and social networking is kinda hard to get your head around. For me at least, this video helped: More »

Entertainment

Parody: Weta’s Special Effects Technology Creates Digital Erections

10:55PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

Something fun (though NSFW) to start your weekend: Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshop has provided amazing effects for movies like Lord of the Rings, but can it green-screen naughty bits for indie-film makers? This mock behind-the-scenes look answers that question. More »

Unsightly Flip Video Remote Appears

10:37PM October 2, 2009 | Joanna Stern

It seems as if Flip Video is getting into some non-camcorder territory. My guess is that this Flip Video Remote that appeared on the FCC controls some sort of accompanying settop box. More »

Science

In An Emergency, Place A Brassiere Over Your Nose And Mouth

10:00PM October 2, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Yes, that’s Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman there with half a brassiere clamped tightly over his nose and mouth. That said, this is not some scandalous spy shot that will bequeath Bill O’Reilly’s next wet dream. It’s actually this: More »

Computing

Asus EeeBox EB1501 Nettop: DVD Slot Drive, Ion Graphics

9:16PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

Wow, this could be my fallback plan for a lightweight entertainment PC if the Eee Keyboard ends up sucking. The EB1501 is the first EeeBox with an optical drive, Windows 7, and a classy new design. More »

Cars

Ford’s Nucleon Concept: Twin Steam Turbines And A Nuclear Reactor

8:20PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

Say what? Back in 1958, Ford designed models of its batmobile-like concept with lead-shielded uranium fission-plant. Fears of nuclear-meltdown meant it never got built, but it lovingly appears in two recent car retrospectives well worth a read. [Jalopnik and LIFE]

Novation Launchpad Lights Up Ableton Live DJ Sets

7:25PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

Seriously, some of the coolest-looking gadgets coming out these days are for electronic musicians. The latest example: this USB MIDI controller that has a 64-button grid specifically designed to trigger audio clips in Ableton’s Live music creation/performance software. More »

Geek Out

Man Arrested After Threatening To Shoot His iPhone At Apple Store

4:45PM October 2, 2009 | Danny Allen

I know it’s frustrating when your phone is borked, but telling an Apple Store staffer that you’re “so mad I could pop a 9mm at it”—then revealing your concealed gun—probably isn’t the best way to resolve the issue. More »