You’ve got to give the Pentagon credit for imagining every possible threat scenario in its latest wargame, dubbed “Cyber Storm,” but the plotline this time around is pretty wild. Starting with an electronic attack on the Port Authority of New Jersey, major new networks and bloggers spread “believable but misleading” information without revealing their sources — all while hundreds of people on the “no-fly” list stream into airports, DC’s Metro trains shut down, air traffic control towers in Philly and Chicago are disrupted, and mysterious liquids are found on the tube in London. That’s quite an afternoon, but we’re taking offense to the Pentagon’s classification of the press and bloggers as “threats” — come on guys, we’re here to help. We wouldn’t spread rumors — there’s nothing at all in the hollowed-out left leg of the front pew at St. Micheal’s Church in Fort Walton, Kansas.
I can’t say for certain how NASA comes up with its designs for lunar rovers, but my guess is that the LEGO Space system plays a big part in it. Today we’re looking at Chariot, a 12-wheeled space SUV designed in 12 short months specifically for a proposed 2020 moon landing.
Lucien Junkin, chief engineer, told ABC News:
“Our mandate was building a truck that could go to the moon…Our crew members will stand up, and we can carry more than two astronauts. The Chariot can move in a crablike motion from side to side as well as forward and reverse. It has six wheels instead of four wheels.”
Speaking of crablike motions, what ever happened to ATHLETE, the other lunar rover that had LEGO influence written all over it? Chariot does look a tad more practical, if not half as fun.
See? LEGO inspired, or I’ll eat my space helmet: Check out a full gallery and story at the ABC News website. [ABC News] Thanks Paul!
With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not get something memorable for your geeky girlfriend? This customizable wood mouse is definitely a viable gift idea, featuring a wide selection of wood finishes to choose from. You can also carve designs of your choice and have the luxury of including up to 10 letters to come up with your very own personalized peripheral. The $60 price tag is definitely worth every penny for that look of thanks and admiration from your girlfriend - at least you no longer need to carve out hearts with your names in it under the old oak tree.
Kingston announced its new 16GB Class 4 SDHC flash memory card that provides consumers with even greater storage flexibility and faster speed, making it extremely suitable for higher end digital cameras. Lugging 16GB of storage space around is perfect for those who do not want to carry too many memory cards around with them, although the downside would include losing your SDHC card along with all the precious memories stored within. Each purchase comes with a lifetime warranty. There is no word on pricing for the 16GB model. Bring on the 32GB SDHC version already!
Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification version 2.00
Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
Compatible: with SDHC host devices; not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
File Format: FAT 32
Reliable: lifetime warranty
Simple: as easy as plug-and-play
Capacities: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Dimensions: 0.94″ x 1.25″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32 mm x 2.1mm)
Rumor has it that TiVo will be accelerating the end of life process on the Series3 recorder to focus all of their energy on the newly released TiVo HD. Makes sense, whether true or not because the HD is nearly as powerful as the Series 3 V1, just missing a few ports, that OLED screen and THX certification. At less than half the price, although at with less storage. UPDATE: TiVo has chimed in with an explanation.
Yes, we are nearing the end of production on this particular model of the Series3 hardware. However, we are not ‘End Of Lifing’ the product (EOL). Development continues on new features and capabilities for all Series3 platforms, including this specific model. There is no impact to current or future customers of this model, they can continue to expect and enjoy the TiVo Service on their DVR. Availability of the 250G model will vary from retailer to retailer throughout the year, and as a result we are currently recommending the TiVo HD model as an alternative solution for their customers.
Word on the street has it that Google is currently planing to work together with Dell on launching a cell phone sometime down the road. It seems that this plan will be unveiled to all and sundry at the 3GSM conference at Barcelona next month, although Google insiders do mention otherwise.
If true that might be a tough entry for Dell, which doesn’t really design or manufacture phones. It has been a long time since the Dell PDAs were hot, and the company is already in enough trouble as it is, with plans to shut down all other kiosks throughout the US.
Now the Unity Telephone is one interesting device as it provides convergence between your landline phone and your cell phone through a choice of cable or Bluetooth. What does this mean to the layman? Well, you get to share your phone directory between the two wirelessly, helping you consolidate contacts from both the landline as well as the handset. Folks who find that they have too many service minutes on their hand and want to yak the night through ought to find the Unity Telephone handy. This device can pair up with up a maximum of 8 cell phones, although they cannot be used simultaneously. The Unity Telephone retails for $239.99.
[PMA 2008] I guess you can tell from the above image that GE has failed to produce an image of its X3 digital camera, so one will just have to learn how to make do. This model stresses a whole lot on zoom, boasting a whopping 12x optical zoom and a 4.5x digital zoom for those who love capturing subjects from far away without having to make the effort to get closer. Judging by the X1 of yore, chances are the X3 ought to come in a somewhat familiar form factor. It eats up a quartet of AA batteries as this can be quite the performance camera for the budget conscious. Specifications are located below.
I must say, once your kid gets hold of this, he/she will definitely be a nuisance - at least for quite a while. The Spy Disc Shooter is capable of spitting up discs from the motorized hand blaster faster than you think. Don’t worry about getting cuts from this since the discs are made out of foam, so other than annoying parents, pets and other neighborhood animals are a good bet as well. All the usual cautions come in with this - no shooting at the face or using anything other than the foam discs as ammunition. Each $12.95 purchase comes with one shooter, a target and 20 foam discs to get you started. Powered by a couple of AA batteries, any purchase of more than one unit will result in a discount.
You’ve got to give the Pentagon credit for imagining every possible threat scenario in its latest wargame, dubbed “Cyber Storm,” but the plotline this time around is pretty wild. Starting with an electronic attack on the Port Authority of New Jersey, major new networks and bloggers spread “believable but misleading” information without revealing their sources — all while hundreds of people on the “no-fly” list stream into airports, DC’s Metro trains shut down, air traffic control towers in Philly and Chicago are disrupted, and mysterious liquids are found on the tube in London. That’s quite an afternoon, but we’re taking offense to the Pentagon’s classification of the press and bloggers as “threats” — come on guys, we’re here to help. We wouldn’t spread rumors — there’s nothing at all in the hollowed-out left leg of the front pew at St. Micheal’s Church in Fort Walton, Kansas.
I can’t say for certain how NASA comes up with its designs for lunar rovers, but my guess is that 
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Rumor has it that TiVo will be accelerating the end of life process on the Series3 recorder to focus all of their energy on the newly released TiVo HD. Makes sense, whether true or not because the HD is nearly as powerful as the Series 3 V1, just missing a few ports, that OLED screen and THX certification. At less than half the price, although at with less storage. UPDATE: TiVo has chimed in with an explanation.
