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Hardware
Little Ionic Winds Stop Laptops From Burning Body Parts
12:00PM Andi Wang | We first heard about ionic winds cooling down computers by 250% in 2007. Two years later, Tessera—a chip-packing company—has modified the technology so that it would fit into a working laptop. More »
Peripherals
Cryo S High Performance Notebook Cooler Makes PC Gamers’ Dreams Come True
9:20AM Gizmodo US Edition | The “S” in NZXT’s Cryo S must stand for Super effective at heat removal. Compatible with laptops up to 15 inches, it removes heat from the fan vents, as well as the entire notebook case. More »
Peripherals
This Is Low, Brando…Even For You
11:01PM Mark Wilson | We have a love hate relationship with weird gadget retailer Brando—mostly love. But this USB Mini Netbook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5″ HDD Dock is beyond horrible.
Peripherals
Logitech Fixes Your Laptop’s Heat Problems, Slouchy Posture With the N100, N110
8:05PM John Herrman | Following Microsoft’s latest foray into the laptop accessories game, Logitech has announced both an active cooling pad and adaptable notebook stand, combating the common mobile computing problems of ball-baking and back-breaking, respectively.
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Honeywell Touchscreen Thermostat and Portable Remote Review
4:20AM Jason Chen | With two products, a touchscreen thermostat and a wireless portable thermostat remote, Honeywell has changed how I control my heating and cooling forever. In a good way. More »
Computers
MacBook Pro Graphics Issue Could Be Due to Faulty Fan Speed
1:00AM Jack Loftus | Let’s not storm the Nvidia gates with our torches and pitchforks just yet, folks, because today we learned that the MacBook Pro graphics issue could be due to a cooling problem. More »
Gadgets
Room to Room Fan Helps Cut Down on Your Energy Bill
6:30AM Sean Fallon | Heating and cooling costs can be a real drain on the bank account, especially when money is tight. This simple $US30 door fan helps push warm or cool air into neighbouring rooms. More »
Computers
Apple Patents For Liquid-Cooled Portables Surface
10:20AM Gizmodo US Edition | While us normal folk were gorging on turkey and fixings, the tireless US Patent Office was busy filing an interesting Apple patent detailing a mobile liquid cooling system–something that looks like it could be used in a future portable device. More »
Peripherals
Thanko Heating Cooling Keyboard Is Ready For Any Weather
6:00PM Gizmodo US Edition | Sure, that Thanko cooling fan keyboard was a great addition to your desktop for the summer, but temperatures have gotten chillier now and we’re all wondering how to keep our wrists warm. Why, with Thanko’s upgraded heating AND cooling keyboard, of course! The wintertime edition has three different warming spots that’ll make your hands all toasty. And if things get too hot, switch it back to fan mode to cool your fingers off. This miraculous weather-weathering peripheral is available on the Thanko website for roughly $US50. [Thanko via Akihabara News] More »
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