Saturday, November 7, 2009

Geek Out

10 Terrible Tips For Longer Battery Life

6:00PM November 7, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

Nowadays, everything comes with a rechargeable battery, but who knew that getting long battery life could get soooo confusing? Here are 10 expert-backed tips to keep you from running low on the juice: More »

Gadgets

This Inflating Bra Ad Left Me Confused Yet Reaching For My Wallet

4:03PM November 7, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Based on my non-existent Chinese skills, I managed to understand that this inflatable bra makes boobs big, BIG, BIG. And I guess there are odd sound effects and things looking firmer? Can someone please watch this commercial and translate for me? More »

Office Building Or Home To A Super Heroine?

3:25PM November 7, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Switzerland gets all the cool offices. This particular one’s dubbed “Cocoon” and acts as headquarters for an architecture firm. I prefer to imagine it as home to a super heroine who zoom-zoom-zips down that spiral and saves the day. More »

Software

New For iPhone: 2 Balls 1 Cup

2:00PM November 7, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Presented for your approval without comment. [iTunes Link via The Awl]

Pangolin Backpack

1:20PM November 7, 2009 | Brian Lam

The Pangolin is a spiny anteater covered in razor sharp scales, with razor sharp claws, that can shoot acid out of its anus. This backpack is inspired by the creature and made from old truck tyres. More »

Geek Out

Computers Are Scary, But Steve Allen Is Here To Help

1:00PM November 7, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Back in the early ’80s, computers were new and terrifying. Luckily, Steve Allen was available to chuckle you through all of that crazy jargon. [Everything Is Terrible]

Gadgets

5000 Volts Is More Than Enough Power To Crush A Soda Can

12:40PM November 7, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Bob Davis scored a complete power supply including a 5000V transformer, 100uF Capacitor and a contactor on eBay for $US100 and did what any sane person would do — he built a can crusher. More »

Science

Nanoparticles Can Rip Your DNA Apart Without Ever Touching It

11:40AM November 7, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

If I could visualise nanoparticles, I’d think of them as crime bosses because apparently they can mess with DNA without ever having direct interaction. Like a true godfather, a nanoparticle commands obeying molecules to do the dirty work. More »

The G-Bound RC Car Drives On Water

11:20AM November 7, 2009 | Sean Fallon

It’s no miracle, the G-Bound remote-control car can drive over water thanks to a waterproof chassis and inflatable tyres. More »

Intel Promises To Stop Its Firmware Bricking SSDs

11:00AM November 7, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

A few weeks ago, Intel pulled a firmware update the day after it came out because many users running 64-bit Windows 7 found that it bricked their SSDs. Whoops. The good news though is that Intel has acknowledged and replicated the bug, and is working on a fix. The bad news? There’s no timeline for when the fix will come out. [Reg Hardware]