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Russians Develop Hardware For Forecasting Earthquakes From Space


The “Vsplesk” (Burst) Experiment, which will involve a crew at the International Space Station, is expected to yield new methods for the real-time forecasting of earthquakes. Read on and…be amazed.

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Lisco: Multi-purpose USB Cable and Bracelet


Though I know that I require USB cables to do almost anything from charging my mobiles, iPod, to transferring pictures from my camera to the laptop, I wish there was an innovative way to use and carry these cables.

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Too Much Thinking May Cause Obesity


A study in Canada has shown that too much thinking may lead to overeating.

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Typemonstriters : Jeremy Mayer Makes Frankenstein Proud


Remember typewriters? I barely do. I remember playing with one way back when and even then it was already considered old and useless.

Lovely, as the sounds were that came from pushing buttons and hearing the stop bell ring on an old typewriter, there is no denying that when computers came along typewriters just couldn't compare to computers. Since there was no more need for them typewriters were simply discarded. Fortunately Jeremy Mayer came a long and created a way to rescue some of them from the landfill.

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Russia Is World Leader in Security Software


Russia was certainly the first in space during the Cold War years, but it would seem a rather dubious honor to lead the world in the generation of malicious software. In any case, read all about Russia’s rise as a global software leader.

 

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Audi Introduces A Fully Customizable Dash Board


In terms of in vehicle goodies, more is almost always better. And when you can choose to have more at one point, and less a little later, you really have no room to complain. This is why when companies like Futuremark team up with Audi, the results are both amazing and completely satisfying.

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Georgian Websites Attacked by Russian Hackers


Despite an ordered halt to hostilities by the President of Russia, attacks on Georgian websites by Russian hackers remain unabated. Will it ever end? Read on for the sad prognosis.

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Robots Controlled By Brain Power: Science Fiction or Russian Reality?


More and more, technological innovation has seeped into our past illusions of reality, making the science fiction of yesteryear naïve and passé. Learn more about today’s cybernauts and what they are up to (in your brain) these days.

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Update: The N+EW Now Comes With Lights and More


Chilean graphic designer, Rodrigo Alonso Schramm has done it again and again.

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Russia’s New Unauthorized Computer Access Protection Device


The processing of three-dimensional images aimed to raise a computer’s level of protection from unauthorized access is now a Russian reality. Read on, but watch out for that camera!

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Mouse Lets You Check Heart Rate While Surfing Internet


Ever wonder if your heart rate goes up while you're off surfing the web? Well wonder no more!

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OnStar Could Save You Money...Or Cost You


OnStar has provided some amazing services over the past the few years. From locating a vehicle that has been stolen and slowing it down to, simply unlocking a door if you lock yourself out, many people have used General Motor's life saving technology. Now, OnStar can be used to track the mileage of your vehicle and possibly save you some money.

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Visual Search Engine: Preview Before You Click Through


Ever wish you could see a preview of the websites retrieved during an online search so you don't have to click back and forth, and back and forth, and...? Searchme is a visual search engine that lets you do just that.

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Ford's "Smart Intersection" Could Reduce Intersection Accidents


Talking, eating, texting, changing the radio station...all things that we do while we are driving. They take our attention away from the road and significantly increase the likelihood of an accident, especially at intersections. A new system from Ford, called "Smart Intersection" was designed to reduce the number of accidents related to driver distraction.

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Audi Takes on Traffic Lights


Red Lights; The worst enemy of almost every driver in the world. Not to mention they force you to sit there and burn your precious fuel without getting anything out of it. Audi decided that the almighty light has reigned too long and plans on taking them out of the equation.

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The Handy Makes Hard Jobs Easier


So busy that you wish you had another hand? The people at Spot Industries have taken this concept quite literally with an articulated robotic human-like hand and forearm assembly appropriately named "Handy".

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Solar Powered Teepees


If you are still looking for the perfect outdoors place to vacation this summer while keeping connected with the rest of the world, check out these Solar Powered Teepees. These Teepees in Canada's Yukon are luxurious, solar powered and eco-friendly. They are perfect for anyone who loves outdoor living without roughing it.

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A Call To The Hydrogen Cell Phone


Small electronic devices have become drastically more powerful in reaction to our demanding high-tech culture. Hydrogen fuel cells has for years been considered a real possibility for powering small electronics.

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Transcend Releases Hip USB Flash Drive


Trying to outdo the competition, Transcend has created a USB flash drive that may add a boost to our image or geekiness.

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Video Game Design On MySpace: Get In TheGame08


MySpace is a good place to keep in touch with your friends... and if you're an Asian video game designer, it could be home to your break-through game.

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