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iPad, Not Maxipad
The much-hyped iPad is finally available for sale today. Although it has met its initial criticism for both its target market and name, I think that over time people will understand what niche its attempting to tackle. With that said, reviews have been hitting the web as of yesterday and...
Read More Star Wars SDI Malaria
Somehow someone turned that old Epson printer sitting in your closet into the next Death Star. Intellectual Ventures Labs, founded by former Microsoft chief technology officer Nathan Myhrold, have created a machine that is determined to help reduce the spread of malaria in high mosquito populations. Using a myriad of...
Read More Planes, Bullet Trains & Automobiles
High-speed railways are coming, thanks to a decade of negotiations and strong support from the Obama administration. So far, proposed lines would cover California, Texas, the Midwest, the Northeast and Florida. Wired has an excellent breakdown on this endeavor, highlighting both an interesting historical timeline with challenges in constructing this...
Read More Affordable Clean Water
Chalk an A+ for the kids at TATA as they have claimed to finally introduce an efficient and cheap way to provide clean water to millions of the world's poor. Apparently the Indian gadget, aptly named the TATA Swach Water Purifier, requires no electricity, running water, or boiling to deliver...
Read More Canon S90: An ‘SLR’ In Your Pocket
Before heading to Europe, my parents were looking to get a camera to take with them along their short trip. They liked results from a properly equipped SLR but didn't want the bulk nor difficulty of shooting that is usually associated with them. Enter the Canon PowerShot S90, a tiny...
Read More Wall of Sound
In case you're in the target market for overkill electronics, the Swedish company Brothers have introduced probably the largest Hi-Fi speaker built for an iPod. The Wall of Sound packs a 3ft x 4ft measurement and 120w power. This minimalist beast can also hit up to 96db, bringing a new level...
Read More Aston Martin Rapide
Today we get an overwhelming look at the upcoming 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. Luxist has been kind to host over 50 hi-res press images of this beast, which should satisfy anyone's curious appetite. The coupe's price tag rounds off at an estimated $260,000, which still sounds 'reasonable' than say the...
Read More Motorola Droid
Despite being a very satisfied iPhone user, Motorola's make-or-break phone is seriously catching my attention. Built on Google's Android 2.0 platform and serviced by Verizon Wireless, this smartphone simply oozes with style and sophistication that has rarely succeeded since the introduction of the Jesus Phone.
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Read More Windows 7
Microsoft's redemption round begins today with the official release of its successor to the Vista operating system, Windows 7. So far, reviews have been very flattering for the Redmond giant this time around. If you're student and your university doesn't offer a student software discount, Microsoft is offering the same...
Read More Lexus LFA
Toyota revealed today their challenger to the reigning Nissan GT-R with the Lexus LFA supercar. Speculated availability dates currently puts it in 2011, but that might not be enough time to start saving enough of those pennies considering that this beast costs a hefty $375,000. Suddenly, a Lamborghini can be...
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