Ubisoft had made the announcement that hence forth their games would come with a crippling DRM that would kick you off your game and erase your progress if you net link dropped for even a second. Naturally this announcement was seen as an act of war. This is an infringement on the rights of game [...]
Archive for the 'Technical' Category
I Want a Hellabyte Hard Drive
There is a movement afoot, to make Hella the new SI prefix (US) for 10^27, coming after Yotta. Austin Sendek, from the UC Davis Physics Dept. said:
“The number of atoms in 120 kg of carbon-12 would be simplified from 6,000 yottaatoms to 6 hellaatoms. Similarly, the sun (mass of 2.2 hellatons) would release energy at [...]
Fun With Acetylene
Not much more needs be said here. Enjoy.
And my favorite from the group:
Wordpress For Android
Simple and clean, Wordpress for Android is a free download available here. Or, if you are an iPhone type, there is an app for that too.
X-Ray Vision is Here
The idea here is by using cameras and projectors at various angles, you will be able to “see” through walls, or at least around the corner.
Boeing’s Tactical Mounted Lasers
The future is here, well almost here. These lasers are just too cool for words. Mounted on a truck or an aircraft they can track and “kill” with precision. Check out the vids.
source: popsci.com
The Well Armed Geek
Truly one of the ultimate geek toys. You can find the build specs here. Be sure not to accidentally start any fires or burn out your eyes or someone else’s for that matter. Unless, of course, they disrespect the Federation.
Apple Announces an Announcement?
Apple has set a date for its next unveiling. Jan 27 Apple will make an announcement. That’s all we really know. FOX News has “confirmed” that Apple will unveil the 22″ tablet, but really, who knows for sure.
What we do know is that Apple is teasing us with the title “Come see our latest creation” [...]
NASA’s Spirit Is About To Die
According to NASA the Mars rover, Spirit, has gotten itself stuck and is in danger of loosing power. Last year, Spirit’s wheels became stuck in loose sand after breaking through the brittle surface. It is now in a position with its solar panels tilted towards the sun, but as the season changes the will become unaligned, [...]
Elysia Chlorotica is Not a Stripper Name
Elysia Chlorotica is not a stripper name. It is, in fact, the name of the only known animal/plant hybrid. This sea slug can synthesize chlorophyll the same as a plant can. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that, along with chloroplasts, allow it to derive energy from sunlight. Evidently, after eating a certain algae [...]

