It may be small in size, thanks to a built-in power supply, but the redesigned Apple TV gives you "instant access to the hottest Hollywood titles and new releases - often the same day they come out on DVD." Available now, priced at just $99. Continue reading to see the Steve Jobs presentation. Click here for more pictures.
Since Apple TV features a powerful A4 chip, it streams everything effortlessly, without frozen screens or stutters. Video looks crisp and clear. And just like watching a DVD, you can fast-forward through opening credits, pause for a popcorn break, or replay a hilarious scene until you memorize every line.
KipKay, gadget hacker extraordinaire, shows off his latest project: an air-powered t-shirt cannon. Best of all, "once assembled, all you'll need is a bicycle pump to put enough air in there to get the t-shirt flying through the air." Video after the break. Want to build one yourself? Click here to get the instructions.
Priced from $229 (with free engraving), the iPod Touch 4th generation boasts "a Retina display, Apple A4 processor, gyroscope, and a digital camera, both on the back and for FaceTime." Video of presentation after the break. Click here for more pictures.
...while the back camera can record H.264 video at 720 lines of resolution (720p) and 30 frames per second, the resolution for photography is not as high as the iPhone 4. Just the same 960 x 720 pixels of the video.
The new touchscreen iPod Nano was shown by Steve Jobs at the Apple press conference today. Unlike its predecessors, this model's "controls for playing, pausing and selecting music are right on the screen; it will cost $149 (8GB) and $179 (16GB)." Hands-on video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
The screen is crisp and top menu navigation is smooth, but can't say we have great feel for moving back out of sub menus (via swipe or holding down the screen).
iTunes 10 with Ping Social Network Revealed at Apple Event »»
Apple revealed iTunes 10 with their all-new Ping social network today. Ping is essentially "Apple's take on a music-centered social network, which will let you follow people, establish a 'circle of friends,' post comments, check out custom song and album charts, and even find over 17,000 concert listings." Click here for more pictures.
Motorola Milestone 2 Unveiled, Powered by Android 2.2 »»
The Motorola Milestone 2 has been officially unveiled. Featuring a speedy 1-GHz processor, "512MB of RAM, 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of integrated storage, and Android 2.2 as the default." Available Q4 2010 in Europe. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
One advantage over the Droid 2 here is the addition of 720p video recording. It's still the exact same imager as on the back of the first Milestone, but now you can catch moving visuals in HD resolution.
NASA successfully completed a test of the world's largest solid rocket motor yesterday in Utah. Within 2-minutes, "the motor, designed to provide up to 3.6 million pounds of thrust, roaringly fired a column of flame, while some 760 instruments monitored its every aspect." Video after the break.
Before the motor was fired, the engineers chilled it to 40 degrees below zero, for additional stress testing. It reportedly passed every test. The motor is intended to be used in the heavy-lift rocket segment of the Constellation program that NASA has slated for 2015.
According to Treyarch community manager Josh Olin, in addition to "a full multiplayer reveal on September 1, there will be 'one more thing' to come, along with a co-op mode reveal before the game's release on November 9." We'll definitely have the trailer for you when it's released. For now, continue reading for the teaser video released last month.
"To be completely honest, I think that the players are going to be very, very shocked when we reveal our stuff," he told DS. "I don't think they're going to expect this out of Treyarch, because we just haven't had the time or resources to do something like this. If you look at the size of any other studio that works on two-year development cycle on a first-person shooter, and compare that to Treyarch, we are a Goliath.
At $2.99, this Inflatable Toast isn't high-tech nor tasty, but it's quite popular with Amazon customers. User Timothy says: "For those occasional laundry day mishaps, when you forget that you have a piece of toast in your pocket... and let's face it, who hasn't been there? I found that this product holds up far better than real toast in this situation." Product page. Here's what Joanna has to say:
If you are going the low-carb lifestyle, you know that all you get is one slim slice of toast per week. This toast is inflatable, and it's made of vinyl, so it isn't even digestible by the human digestive apparatus, meaning you get a big slice and it won't throw off your ketogenesis.
Sure, you can't wear the slick Dr. Martens USB drive above, but with the technology available now days, you can turn just about anything into a functional gadget. Click here to see forty-two more cool USB gadgets.
New EPA MPG Stickers - May Be Simple as A, B, C »»
EPA Fuel Economy stickers are on all new cars and light trucks and ahve been for decades. They list the city and highway mpg as well expected annual feul costs and some information about emissions.
The EPA is now looking to modify (again) the labels ... to allow meaningful comparisons between newer type vehicles ... such as hybrids where MPG does not really apply. They might group cars by letters like A, B, and C.
" .. provide ... simple, straightforward energy and environmental comparisons across all vehicles types, including electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and conventional gasoline/diesel vehicles. ... information, such as ratings on fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and other air pollutants ..."
SunPower won several US Government contracts to install solar products for numerous agencies " ... Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Navy and the Air Force. ... " These will create " ... more than 1000 local jobs during the construction ... represent a minimum of 20 megawatts (MW) of new solar projects ..."
One for the Air Force is to be the largest federal solar site in the US at Luke AFB in Glendale, Arizona.
SunPower is a leader in solar products and technology and was founded in 1988. They have worked with various federal agancies since 1999. They are listed on NASDAQ [SPWRA, SPWRB] and have their HQ in San Jose, California.
Green Chemistry Recognition for Bio Composite Material »»
University of Delaware chemical engineering researcher integrates biomaterials into new applications for renewable energy. …
… “Wool's research centers on the use of soybean oil and chicken feathers in new bio-based composite materials, including computer circuit boards and hurricane-resistant roofs.
Wool is using the bio-based materials in support of several renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, hydrogen storage and energy efficient housing, as practical solutions to global warming.” …
22 kW solar energy system installed on the roof of the Church of the Brethren, in University Park, Maryland, with construction by Standard Solar. Read more...
Wisconsin lake house integrates cool, modern design with sustainable, LEED platinum capabilities. The house deploys geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. …
… “one of two homes in Wisconsin to gain platinum LEED certification for its green features … ” …
Via New York Times: Modern Lake House (pic), (article).
Most municipalities accept #1 - PET and #2 - HDPE plastics for recycling. Philadelphia now accepts #3 -#7 as well! This means #3 - Vinyl, #4 - LDPE, #5 - PP, #6 - PS and #7 - other / mixed.
" ... Philadelphia has citywide single stream recycling. ... all recyclables can be put in the same container, including plastics and cardboard." This makes it easier for residents and business as there is no more sorting into different containers at home.
There is even a section about debunking Phila Recycling Myths ... that gives the real info on recycling in the City.
Check out the web site for information you can use no matter where you live !
Solar Panel Dust Cleaning Sustains Power Conversion »»
Dust and dirt are significant contributors to the derating of solar panel power levels. Researchers focus on developing coatings that repel dust from the surface of panels. The coatings use electrostatic force to clear dust from the solar panel surface. …
… “A dust layer of 4 grams per square meter can decrease solar power conversion by 40 percent, says Malay Mazumder, a research professor in Boston University … ” …
Valdosta State chemistry team conducts research into semiconductor nanoparticles for energy conversion at the Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Labs. …
… “Her team's goal was to assemble films that upon irradiation with light could generate current -- much like solar panels, but more efficient and accessible for solar energy conversion devices.
The students gained experience with nanoparticle synthesis methods, photoelectrochemistry and related topics … ” …
GE introduces new hybrid heat pump water heater, the GeoSpring, which is targeted at saving energy in retrofit applications. It is Energy Star-qualified and can reduce water heater operating expenses up to 62 percent. …
… “The GeoSpring hybrid electric heat pump water heater is ideal for energy efficiency and low-income weatherization programs, offering easy replacement of a standard electric water heater and offering a Savings to Investment ratio (SIR) of between 2.0 and 2.8 for the 10-year warranty period.” …
Poland Spings Eco-Shape® Bottle with Eco-Slim Cap Saves Plastic »»
Poland Spring has been actively reducing the amount of plastic in its water bottles. Less plastic means less enerfy to make, less energy to ship and less impact overall. Of course recycling the bottles completes the loop.
" ... Eco-Shape® bottle ... made with an average of 30% less plastic ... a label approximately one-third smaller ... more flexible so it's easier to crush for recycling. ..."
The label notes that the cap is also smaller ... resulting in less plastic !
What if roads were also solar panels ? The power they collect could be used to power LED lane markers, road signs and warnoing signs. And possibly heating elements to melt snow and ice. And even better put power into the GRID. "... road ... [that] housed solar cells to collect energy, which could pay for the cost of the panel, thereby creating a road that would pay for itself over time. ... ideas and possibilities just continued to roll in and the Solar Roadway project was born."
New survey highlights the unrealized opportunity to save energy through behavior change and taking informed actions. Survey data confirms that people are only realizing the low hanging fruit of energy savings which does not translate into significant aggregate impact. Educating consumers on making energy efficiency investments and understanding the acceptable financial payback period could enhance our energy savings performance. …
… “The research from Columbia University’s Earth Institute and the university’s Center for Research on Environmental Decisions is the latest attempt to probe the psychological roots of the energy problem … ” …
Arizona Public Services and SunPower to Own / Build Largest Solar Project on Federal Property »»
The 15 megawatt PV plant will be located at Luke AFB in Glendale, Arizona. Comprised of 52,000 SunPower PV panels it will be the " ... largest solar installation on U.S. government property."
"Arizona Public Service Co. will own and operate ... hired SunPower Corp. to design and construct the solar plant ..."
" ... will ... follow the sun ... 25 percent more energy than if the panels were stationary. ..."
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-#7 as well! This means #3 - Vinyl, #4 - LDPE, #5 - PP, #6 - PS and #7 - other / mixed. 
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