Sunday, March 11, 2012

XDModo solar charger sticks to the inside of a window to soak up the sun

XDModo solar charger sticks to the inside of a window to soak up the sun: "I guess I'm lucky that I now live in a part of the world blessed with long sunny days that are perfect for juicing up the battery on my solar device charger. I do have to keep getting up and moving it, though, so that the panels don't fall into the shadows cast by furniture in the room or even the window frames themselves, thus reducing its efficiency."

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Liquid crystal antenna promises faster, cheaper tracking of satellites

Liquid crystal antenna promises faster, cheaper tracking of satellites: "Vehicles such as cars, ships and aircraft need to stay in stable contact with earth-orbiting satellites, in order for on-board functions like GPS, internet access and satellite television reception to work properly."

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Eurocopter plans next-generation X4 helicopter

Eurocopter plans next-generation X4 helicopter: "Eurocopter is set to build on the success of its X3 demonstrator with plans to introduce an advanced X4 helicopter into service in 2017. Designed to replace the AS365 and EC155 Dauphin medium twin helicopters, Eurocopter is keeping its cards close to its chest in regards to the X4 concept under development, but has said it will feature a radically different cockpit."

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