Archive for September, 2008

Removing CO2 From the Air Efficiently

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Canadian scientists have created a device that efficiently removes CO2 from the atmosphere. “The proposed air capture system differs from existing carbon capture and storage technology … while CCS involves installing equipment at, say, a coal-fired power plant to capture CO2 produced during the coal-burning process, … air capture machines will be able to literally […]

Marriott and Renaissance Hotels to offer in-room Nintendo Wii

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Marriott announced on yesterday that they will begin offering a “Wii and You” hotel room package that includes a Nintendo Wii gaming system. The specially built Wii console will come with 20 different pre-installed games (no CD required) including Mario Cart, Super Mario Galaxy, WiiSports, and Wii Fit. Rooms with unlimited in-room use are available […]

T-Mobile G1 unboxed and on video

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

TmoNews has gotten hold of some pictures of the T-Mobile G1 and there are plenty of shots for all to see! The device isn’t scheduled to launch until October 22, but someone has managed to grab a box and crack it open for the drooling masses. The pics are just a teaser for things to […]

New Type of Atomic Microscope On the Way

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Iddo Genuth writes “Researchers at the Surface Science Laboratory at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have created an ultrasmooth mirror that could be used to create a revolutionary new atomic microscope within the next several years. The new atomic microscope — using helium atoms for imaging — has the potential to provide the same resolution as […]

Two Bills of Interest Advancing In Congress

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

pgn674 writes “While the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 failed to pass in the House of Representatives, two other bills of interest to this community are currently moving through the US lawmaking process. One is the Broadband Data Improvement Act, which Communications Workers of America claims will help us towards bringing high-speed Internet access […]

D-Link makes DIR-825 official

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

D-Link today officially announced a new lower-cost dual-band dual-radio draft 11n router and said that it has started shipments.
Original post by Gina Trapani

Feature: Build it Yourself Flying Boat Cruises at 44MPH, Doubles as Hang Glider

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Flying just became easier and a lot more affordable, with the BRio. Best of all, you can build it yourself. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Google Mobile Phone

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The G1 Google Mobile Phone boasts a 3.17-inch touchscreen, 3.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, GPS, and a full QWERTY keypad. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
In general, the G1 is somewhat large, and somewhat heavy, but it’s just small and light enough to avoid being labeled a “brick”. […]

Fifth Gear: Fiat Punto Abarth

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this Fifth Gear segment, Tom Ford takes the Fiat Punto Abarth out for a road test. This car is basically a competition version of the Punto, with plenty of upgrades. Video after the break.
Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Mega Man Review

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

If you don’t already know, Mega Man 9 features “five pieces in total, with the first two modes, namely “Proto Man Mode” and “Endless Attack,” scheduled to arrive on October 6th or 200 Wii Points and 300 Wii Points, respectively.” Continue reading for the Mega Man review.
Proto Man Mode, October 6, 200 Wii points: “Play […]

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