Archive for the 'Tech News 12/2007' Category

PICTURES: 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo Now for Sale (Video)

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Motorcars of Las Vegas has officially begun selling the 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, which boasts a “twin-turbo V8 mounted amidships [that] puts out 1183 horsepower and 1094 lb-ft torque.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Other features include a full carbon fiber body, navigation system, back-up camera, and a […]

Feature: Fighter Jet vs. Concrete Wall (Video)

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

The US government wanted to see what exactly would happen if they crashed a fighter jet, an F-4 Phantom in this case, into the walls of a nuclear power plant. So, they bolted a jet down to a track and sent it rocketing at approximately 500mph. Find out what happens after the break. Click here […]

VIDEO: New “The Dark Knight” Trailer Released, Shows the BatChopper

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Warner Bros. has just released a new “The Dark Knight” trailer, the sequel to Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale, Heath Legder, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Micheal Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
There’s a ton of new footage of the BatChopper (which is looking even […]

Feature: Wii-llenium Falcon

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

For Star Wars fans, the Nintendo Wii can’t look much better than this. Aside from its looks, gamers won’t be disappointed with this Millenium Falcon-inspired mod, boasting full-functionality along with a second Gamecube controller port. Click here for first picture in gallery.
(Thanks, David P)

Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Feature: Japanese Researchers Develop Artificial Muscle System, Uses Air Pressure (Video)

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Researchers at Japan’s Okayama University have developed an artificial muscle system that consists of mesh-covered rubber tubes which expand/contract, mimicking natural muscle behaviour, as air is pumped through them. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Original post by TecheBlog Staff

The Real Hustle: Fairground “Hoopla” Scam

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

In this The Real Hustle segment, Jess shows why it’s nearly impossible for people to win win at the “Hoopla” fairground game. There’s definitely more going on than meets the eye. Video after the break.
Original post by TecheBlog Staff

RIAA Backs Down On “Unlicensed Investigator”

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

NewYorkCountryLawyer writes “Texas grandmother Rhonda Crain got the RIAA to drop its monetary claims against her after she filed counterclaims against the record companies for using an investigator, MediaSentry, which is not licensed to conduct investigations in the State of Texas. The RIAA elected to drop its claims rather than wait for the Judge to […]

A new study shows that 47% of adult internet … [Google]

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

A new study shows that 47% of adult internet users have Googled their own names, and most consider the results accurate. Here’s how to have a say in what Google says about you.

Original post by Gina Trapani

Microsoft and Google Duke It Out For the Future

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Hugh Pickens writes “There is a long article in the NYTimes, well worth reading, about the future of applications and where they will reside — on the Web or on the desktop. Google President Eric Schmidt thinks that 90 percent of computing will eventually reside in the Web-based ‘cloud.’ Microsoft faces a business quandary as […]

Your Best Study Tips? [College]

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

For many of you, finals are right around the corner. If you’re starting to prepare, the College Scholarships blog has six considerations to account for when you’re getting your learn on. Avoid caffeine and other stimulant drugs, especially if you’ve exceeded the normal usage amounts as you wouldn’t want to crash during the […]

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