Archive for January, 2012:
Everything You Need To Turn Your Keychain Into Batman’s Utility Belt [Toolkit]
Without the vast riches of Wayne Enterprises at your disposal, building a utility belt with as much functionality as Batman’s is out of the question. But did you realize you can get pretty close by properly accessorizing your keychain? More »
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Apple seeks appeal in iPad trademark case in China
Apple wants a Chinese court to hear its case against a local company for allegedly infringing on the use of the iPad name. The case was tossed out of court last month.
Originally posted at Apple Talk
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Q&A: Only Ten Days Left to Keep Jailbreaking Legal [Jailbreak]
In less than two weeks, jailbreaking your phone, your tablet, or gaming console could become a crime. If the exemption to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act expires, what you do to your devices will again be covered under copyright law. More »
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<em>Bachelorette</em> Isn’t <em>Bridesmaids</em> and That’s OK
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I’m a Grown Man, But I Would Still Wear These Lightsaber Sneakers [Shoes]
The Phantom Menace will soon be returning to theaters, which of course means the Lucasfilm marketing machine is running at full throttle. An endless stream of new Star Wars merchandise is en route, including these fresh lightsaber kicks from Stride Rite. More »
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McDonald’s Will Stop Using Pink Goop Beef in Its Burgers [Food]
Chef Jamie Oliver calls it pink slime. We feel it’s more like pink goop. Either way, the ammonium hydroxide soaked pink crap beef is vomit inducing. Thankfully, you won’t have to eat it anymore! Kind of. McDonald’s has finally caved to the pressure and will ditch the use of the pink goop beef in its burgers. More »
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Apple Versus Google Innovation Strategies
porsche911 writes “The NY Times has a great story comparing the top-down versus bottom-up innovation approaches of Apple and Google. From the article: ‘”There is nothing democratic about innovation,” says Paul Saffo, a veteran technology forecaster in Silicon Valley. “It is always an elite activity, whether by a recognized or unrecognized elite.”‘”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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The Navy GREMLIN Will Hunt Underground IED’s Like an Acoustic Truffle Pig [Monster Machines]
EOD personnel would have a hell of a lot easier time if people would stop burying their IED’s. But, since that’s obviously not going to happen, Office of Naval Research is funding the development of an ordnance detection system that “sees” through the ground with sound waves. More »
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Apple names John Browett new retail chief
Company says the CEO of European technology retailer Dixons will take over the currently empty position in April.
Originally posted at The Digital Home
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Grope-able Grips Let You Express Your iPad Love… Physically [Ipad]
These Comfe Grips were supposedly created to give you a more secure grip on your iPad, but the product shot clearly reveals the real reason they exist. Like that Fleshlight case, it’s obviously all about getting intimate with your hardware. More »
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