August 25, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
Low-tech, but high functioning barrier to keep you you from getting frustrated.
August 19, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
Previously impossible, Logitech introduces a mouse for the office of the future.
August 18, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
These computers are some of the most stalwart offerings out there.
August 12, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
A keyboard with a build in LCD dashboard? Count us in.
July 13, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
Two new portable drives and a drive networking dongle just for you.
July 9, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
They tested it by dropping it. Repeatedly.
May 27, 2009 by Michael Kaufmann
Today, Microsoft confirmed the existence of the Zune HD, which had been rumored for weeks now.
While details for the device aren’t plentiful, we do know that the device will have an integrated HD radio receiver, a 480 x 272 pixel OLED multi-touch screen, and is Wi-Fi enabled with a web browser optimized for multi-touch browsing. [...]
November 18, 2007 by John M. Guilfoil
On October 9, Indianapolis-based EnerDel unveiled a new Lithium-ion battery pack for hybrid-electric vehicles.
“We believe that our battery technology is a pivotal advancement that will enable HEVs and eventually PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) and EVs (electric vehicles) to become the predominant forms of transportation in the world,” said Charles Gassenheimer, Vice Chairman of Ener1, EnerDel’s parent [...]
October 19, 2007 by John M. Guilfoil
“This product protects the electronics in portable devices — cell phones, PDAs, whatever — from damage from electrostatic discharge,” said Michael Markowitz, spokesman for STMicroelectronics.
I would never have guessed what the 600W high-temperature clamping diode does. I just know it’s shiny.
October 12, 2007 by John M. Guilfoil
Sun Microsystems recently completed energy efficient data centers in US, UK and India, reducing Sun’s energy costs by 60 percent and earning the company nearly $1 million in rebates and awards, a company statement said in August. They’re also shiny.
“Put into operation between January and June of this year, all three data centers were built [...]
October 5, 2007 by John M. Guilfoil
I’m pleased to announce a new component to Blast Magazine. For a bonafide nerd, there’s nothing exciting than a bunch of circuits, wires, boards, lights and plugs — especially when you have no idea what they do.
That’s just what we’re going to celebrate. Our new feature “Shiny Things” looks at all things in the realm [...]
