Daily Archives: March 12, 2008

Three Seasons in One Google Map

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

In Bloomfield, New Jersey, just outside of Newark, there’s a place where you can three seasons all from one viewpoint. I call it “Google Maps,” which obviously had to slurp in satellite data taken at three distinctly different times. Mother … Continue reading →

Spent Tesla Roadster Batteries Still Have Some Life Left in Them

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

What happens to the Tesla electric car’s rather sizable lithium-ion battery pack? Treehugger reports that they are first handed off to reused in areas where a less-than-perfect pack can still be useful, like “off-grid backup or load leveling.” And if … Continue reading →

Driving a 12-Ton R/C Tank

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

Jalopnik is at a military systems show—yes, they have those, apparently—and was handed the controls to the 12-ton BAE Unmanned Combat Vehicle, a remotely controlled tank. Weapons systems were turned off for the demo, unfortunately. A short video of the … Continue reading →

Apparently NBC Universal Likes My “Week in the Woods” Idea

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

Last week I mentioned my plans to spend a week in the woods while still continuing my full-time blogging and writing schedule. Looks like NBC Universal/DVICE thinks it’s a good idea, too, since they’re looking for someone to do it … Continue reading →

Modern Mechanix Round-UP

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Charles Shopsin

Today on Modern Mechanix we look at this 1965 Time Magazine article about the impact of computers on society called “The Cybernated Generation” as well as a stratosphere airliner, a seventy-five year old cup of soup, amazing Manhattan penthouse apartments, … Continue reading →

Peggle for iPhone Confirmed

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

Among a mostly bullshit press release from Apple this morning about 100,000 copies of the iPhone SDK having made their way to developers’ computers, perhaps the most important announcement in mobile gaming since Dope Wars was ported to my old … Continue reading →

Saorise Laptop Tote Gorgeous, If You Like Purple Leather

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

If only the Saoirse Laptop Tote had backpack straps—I’d buy the $208 purple leather bag in an instant. While I like over-the-shoulder bags just fine, when I travel I pack entirely in a single bag. While backpacks may not be … Continue reading →

Korg DS-10: Emulate the Classic MS-10 Synth on the Nintendo DS

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

The Korg DS-10 is a cartridge for the Nintendo DS that turns the portable game device into a synthesized MS-10 synthesizer, including two synth engines, a drum machine, and a 16-step sequencer. You can punch in controls with three different … Continue reading →

Morning Tech Deals Highlights

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

• Blu-ray Discs – Several titles are on sale at Amazon including the remastered version of The Fifth Element for $15. Also half-off on many classic movie DVDs. [Slickdeals] • Rubber Stamp – Customized rubber stamp for $4, shipped. “FAIL.” … Continue reading →

BBtv Vlog: Krups Heineken BeerTender Review

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Joel Johnson

We finally had a chance to put the Krups Heineken BeerTender through a battery of rigorous tests, such as “Will it allow beer to escape its nozzle?” and “Hey, the beer is gone.” If you perused the unboxing spread I … Continue reading →