ShareTweet The iPhone application, iMussolini, containing 100 of Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s speeches, recently became the 2nd most downloaded item in Italy. The application, which can found at Apple’s online store for 79 Euro-cents, was created by 25 year old Luigi Marino and includes speeches and videos from 1914, before ‘Il Duce’ came to power […]
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iPad to Hit Stores on April 3rd
March 5th, 2010
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ShareTweet We finally know when the “giant version of the iPhone without the phone” [as it’s been popularly called] will be out! Earlier today, Apple announced that the Wi-Fi model of the iPad will be available to buy in the United States as of Saturday, April 3rd. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be released […]
A Tour of the International Space Station
February 17th, 2010
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ShareTweet The International Space Station (ISS) is an internationally developed satellite which is currently being assembled in low orbit earth. Construction of the station began in 1998 and is expected to be complete by 2011. The ISS is a joint project and is operated by 5 participating agencies: the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Russian Federal […]
Nintendo Classic Sells for $13,105 on eBay
February 15th, 2010
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ShareTweet Today, the best, most high-tech gaming consoles will run you anywhere between $250 to $500 – depending on what region of the world you live in. In america, I think the Nintendo Wii starter bundle goes for about $220 and the Playstation 3 for around $300. And those, as well as others, include surreal […]
The Long Awaited Apple iPad is Finally Here!
January 28th, 2010
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ShareTweet it’s real and it’s here! if you’ve opened a paper, a magazine, the internet or simply been breathing the last few months – then you’ve heard about the 2nd coming in the technology world. what we thought at one point could be called the ‘islate’ is in fact the ‘ipad’ – apple’s newest gadget. […]
Sony’s Dash – A Personal Pocket-sized Internet Viewer
January 27th, 2010
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ShareTweet earlier this month, at the consumer electronics show (ces) in las vegas, sony revealed their new touchscreen pocket device for surfing the web – otherwise known as dash. it looks like just about everyone is trying to compete with apple’s upcoming tablet – rumored to be launched tomorrow at a press event under the name ‘islate’. […]
Smartphone Faceoff – Nexus One vs. IPhone
January 18th, 2010
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ShareTweet Google’s new HTC-made, android-based, Nexus One, has created quite a stir in the mobile world. but most of all it’s given the almighty iphone a run for its’ money! In the ongoing debate of which smartphone is better, cooler, faster… Here are 6 features that the Google phone has which the iPhone doesn’t. It’s […]
Samsung’s Transparent Laptop Unveiled
January 14th, 2010
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ShareTweet electronic giant, samsung, revealed the prototype for its’ 14 inch transparent oled laptop at the 2010 consumer electronics show (ces). the screen casing is made out of plastic and when the device is off, the panel is up to 40% transparent – as opposed to the industry average of below 25%. details are pretty […]
Wooden Combination Lock
January 8th, 2010
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ShareTweet here’s one for all you lock pickers! mechanical and woodworking expert, matthias wandel, demonstrates the inner workings of a combination lock that he cleverly made out of wood. look on the bright side – if you can’t figure it out, you can always torch it! 😉
