April 2009
Apple iPhone "Mediapad" Could Be a Kindle Killer →
Is Apple’s rumored “mediapad” entertainment device a threat to Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader? I think it is, but the only people who may care are current Kindle owners, some of whom may end up…
NASA May Abandon Plans For Moon Base →
NASA will probably not build an outpost on the moon as originally planned, the agency’s acting administrator, Chris Scolese, told lawmakers on Wednesday. His comments also hinted that the agency is…
Portland: Sorry SF, We'll Be Industry Hub for... →
Today, Portland is unveiling their newest charging station in downtown Portland. And, they’re unrolling an electric vehicle strategy to make sure that Portland is working side by side with our…
AirPhones Review: Bluetooth Headphones Without the... →
The world is getting wireless and so is your headphones. Products such as bluetooth headphones have been popping up here and there to allow you to get rid of that pesky cord that tugs and…
Ueli Anliker Design does SLR McLaren with gold and... →
Here is the latest entrant to the family of incredible bling-bling vehicles. Swiss tuning firm Ueli Anliker Design has festooned a Mercedes SLR McLaren with 500 rubies and 24k gold accents….
I have no immediate use for Hatchet but I adore... →
I have no immediate use for Hatchet but I adore how it handles OpenID: Yeah, a nerdy thing to love about a site, but hot damn does it work well
I Don’t Like URL Shorteners →
The other day I was talking with local entrepreneur Sanjay Parekh about a domain I had recently purchased. He commented on how it was rather short and could be also be used as a URL shortening…
Giorgio Armani presents Calyx, the disappearing... →
Other than the gold-plated desk, Giorgio Armani presented a “disappearing kitchen” dubbed Calyx. Developed in collaboration with Dada, the Calyx is highlighted with its sleek finish and…
37signals products are fully PCI compliant →
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard is a comprehensive security standard that establishes common processes and precautions for handling, processing, storing and transmitting…
Downloading TV Shows - Network Sharing Goodness →
A few months ago I wrote about downloading TV shows, and the steps I take that allow me to watch them in the living room on the main TV. I was taken back by the feedback I received and surprised…
News: Feeder 2.0 Released →
Today, Reinvented Software announced version 2.0 of their feed-creating software called Feeder. We reviewed it just over two years ago and thought highly of it then.
Feeder 2.0’s new…
ExpanDrive 2.0 Released →
A while back, we reviewed ExpanDrive, the utility that treats any network drive like a regular external or internal hard drive. Just recently, ExpanDrive 2.0 has been released with some nice…
Prefetching Data With jQuery →
Found this awesome technique for prefetching data using jQuery. I’ll have to remember to take advantage of this next time I need to speed up a page load.
Sheet protection gives you finer control of your... →
When working on a spreadsheet together with others, sometimes it’s handy to allow some people to modify specific sheets but restrict them from modifying other sheets.
Today we’ve added sheet…
Bahador Pazoki →
Bahador pazoki is an award winning graphic designer based in Connecticut.
Jumpcut is "minimalist clipboard buffering for OS... →
Jumpcut is “minimalist clipboard buffering for OS X”.
‘Let It Shine’ →
Must-see Honda Insight advertisement on Vimeo. Wow.
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Vine →
What a fabulous idea: an emergency notification system based on proprietary software and which only works with one operating system.
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NYT: Portfolio Magazine Shut, a Victim of... →
On Monday, Condé Nast shut down its fledgling business publication after just two years, due to a precipitous drop in advertising that magazines everywhere are experiencing. What’s amazing, though,…
The firm's Board of Directors met this evening... →
The firm’s Board of Directors met this evening to discuss the recent layoffs and additional possible actions we might take to stem the recent economic losses and put ourselves in a strong position…
2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana →
The proposed 2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana, has all the good looks of the original Mercedez 300SL Gullwing, with the technology of 50 years later.
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OSX 10.6 to Bring YouTube Uploading →
It’s official: YouTube uploading couldn’t be any easier. Apple has just announced that, in addition to a host of new features, OSX 10.6 (better known as Snow Leopard) will allow YouTube…
The NeoCube →
The NeoCube.
Ordered. (The video sold me.)
Is this the hotel room of the future? →
If you agree with what Diana Plater thinks, pictured above is the hotel room of the future, and it is number 1014 Pullman Paris Bercy. Pullman Paris Bercy’s hotel room is equipped with…
Just a Suggestion →
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Just a Suggestion
Building a URL Shortener →
With all the talk of URL shortening services, I decided to add a quick service into Snook.ca, which is run on CakePHP, to redirect a short URL to a post. Because my static content already has short…
Evelien Lohbeck's Noteboek →
Dutch artist Evelien Lohbeck has created a short film(a paper notebook) for his graduation project.”..(more…)
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. →
Sasquatch Mucous, X-Ray Vision, Helium Gum, all this and more is available from the one-stop shop for superheros, the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., just one of several design projects…
More examples, improved help, and Extras at the... →
As mentioned previously, there’s a new look for the Backpack marketing site. You’ll now see more Examples of all the different ways you might use Backpack. We’ve also improved the…
Skin Deep Usability, Take 2 « Momentum →
We are X3 Studios →
ExpanDrive 2.0 →
ExpanDrive is one of my favorite utilities — it lets you mount remote server volumes over SFTP and treat them like external hard drives attached to your Mac. New in version 2.0 is support for Amazon…
Particles have free will →
Particles have free will.
A new paper co-authored by mathematician John Conway, inventor of a cellular automata demonstration known as the Game of Life, argues that you can’t explain the spin…
Multimedia “InfoLine” lounger integrates a... →
Splurging on the home is one of those trends that has seen an upswing in the recession. And if you too are on the way to a heavenly abode then designer Helmet Schafferhofer has a great…
News: Twitterrific 2.0 for the iPhone Coming Soon! →
The Iconfactory has recently released a teaser at their Twitterrific website showing us a preview of the next version of Twitterific for the iPhone. Twitterrific was one of the original…
Chronos luxury watch safes please those who demand... →
Addiction for high-end, luxury watches is one thing, and taking care of them is another. Enter the Chronos luxury watch safes, which offer a blend of custom crafted individuality and consistent…
Rogue Amoeba Airfoil →
Rogue Amoeba has carved out a unique niche — they offer what can only be described as an arsenal of high-quality audio software, particularly with regard to moving audio from one place (or app) to…
Conficker Virus Begins To Attack Computers →
Conficker, also known as Downadup or Kido, was expected to wreak havoc on April 1 when it was due to be activated, but it failed to cause many problems. Internet virus experts, however, claim it is…
The BBC Rehashes MPAA Propaganda →
As a government owned corporation the BBC has a duty to educate, and be evenhanded in its dealings with subjects. Yet in a recent segment on their long-running ‘Film’ program, currently hosted by…
Deadly swine flu outbreak 'can't be contained' →
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says an unusual new flu virus has spread widely and cannot be contained, as the World Health Organisation urges governments to be on the alert.
Rapidshare Shares Uploader Info with Rights... →
In Germany, the file-hosting service Rapidshare has handed over the personal details of alleged copyright infringers to several major record labels. The information is used to pursue legal action…
Michigan Student Aces ACT, SAT, PSAT →
The Detroit News reported Saturday that the 17-year-old senior at southeast Michigan’s Canton High School got perfect scores on the ACT ,SAT and the PSAT.
BNP candidate arrested on suspicion of selling... →
BBC - David Lucas was arrested on suspicion of selling illegal firearms
GM receives further $2bn in loans →
General Motors (GM) has received another $2bn (£1.4bn) in loans from the US Treasury, it has been announced.
The internet is killing your back, It's all about... →
Even as you are reading this whether it be on an iPhone, blackberry, laptop or a desktop you are probably hunched over with the weight of your neck hanging down.
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Product Designers and Product Design consultants... →
I received an invitation today to an... →
I received an invitation today to an associate’s wedding. I don’t know why any of my associates would think I would want to see them socially, or be part of their lives. I don’t know why any of them…
‘Hidden photons’ to send secret messages through... →
‘Hidden photons’ to send secret messages through Earth.
Hidden photons are a class of particles predicted by so-called supersymmetric extensions to the standard model of particle physics….
Spider "Resurrections" Take Scientists by Surprise →
Spiders in a lab twitched back to life hours after “drowning”—and the scientists were as surprised as anyone.