Computer Scientists Find New Shortcuts for Infamous Traveling Salesman Problem | Wired Science | Wired.com

Computer Scientists Find New Shortcuts for Infamous Traveling Salesman Problem | Wired Science | Wired.com: "Not long ago, a team of researchers from Stanford and McGill universities broke a 35-year record in computer science by an almost imperceptible margin — four hundredths of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a percent, to be exact. The advance — made to that poster child for hard-to-solve computer science quandaries, the “traveling salesman” problem — was too minuscule to have any immediate practical significance, but it has breathed new life into the search for improved approximate solutions"

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Computer’s pick after 50,000 Super Bowl simulations? San Francisco 28, Baltimore 21 | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports

Computer’s pick after 50,000 Super Bowl simulations? San Francisco 28, Baltimore 21 | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports: "There's no need to watch the Super Bowl for the actual game, at least not with PredictionMachine.com having run 50,000 simulations of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup and determining that the San Francisco 49ers will beat the Baltimore Ravens by a likely score of 28 to 21. The simulations gave the edge to the 49ers' run and pass offense over the Ravens' defense and perhaps most importantly, an edge to the 49ers' run defense in stopping the Ravens' rushing attack."

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Mercedes-Benz provides closer look at its Intelligence Drive System

Mercedes-Benz provides closer look at its Intelligence Drive System: "When we looked at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class last year, one of the highlights was the vehicle's “Intelligent Drive System.” This assisted driving system is designed to avoid or mitigate collisions through a suite of sensors and computer-assisted steering and braking. The company has now released four videos that explain how each feature works."

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Lamborghini's GT3 Gallardo to be ready for 2013 and 2014 racing seasons

Lamborghini's GT3 Gallardo to be ready for 2013 and 2014 racing seasons: "Lamborghini has announced it is developing a new Gallardo race car with GT3 partner Reiter Engineering that will be finished in time for the 2013 racing season. Reiter Engineering has been building race-spec Lamborghinis since 2000, but the GT3 FL2 marks the first time that it is working directly with Lamborghini on developing a GT3 race car."

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Experimental cold climate house built in Japan

Experimental cold climate house built in Japan: "Japanese architectural firm Kengo Kuma & Associates recently demonstrated its ethos of design inspired by light and nature with an experimental house in Hokkaido called "Même." The structure is designed for cold climates and whilst based upon the local Ainu people's “Chise” (House of the Earth), it uses modern materials for an insulated double skin membrane that promotes convection and maintains a comfortable internal environment due to heat circulation from its continually lit fire."

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Breathtaking 360-degree panorama photo taken atop the world's tallest building

Breathtaking 360-degree panorama photo taken atop the world's tallest building: "Until the Sky City One tower is completed in China, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai can lay claim to being the tallest building in the world. Standing at a whopping 828 meters (2,717 ft), it's a must-visit destination for those traveling to the UAE. But now anyone can enjoy the building's stunning views from the comfort of their own home thanks to a photographer who recently composed a stunning 360-degree panorama image taken from on top of the Burj Khalifa."

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NASA's Blended Wing prototype reconfigured for extra hush

NASA's Blended Wing prototype reconfigured for extra hush: "It's easy to forget that, between roving Mars and maintaining a permanent manned space presence, NASA also takes a keen interest in conventional flight. Developed in conjunction with Boeing, NASA's unmanned X-48C is the latest iteration in its six-year X-48 program to develop an efficient Blended Wing Body aircraft. So perhaps we should modify that prior statement: NASA also takes a keen interest in unconventional conventional flight."

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A US$49 personal autonomous micro UAV?

A US$49 personal autonomous micro UAV?: "Imagine if you had your own tiny quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that you could control with your voice, that would automatically follow you while avoiding obstacles, and that could shoot and stream video of you using an onboard camera. Now imagine that you paid less than 50 bucks for it. Well, if the hype is to be believed, that’s just what tech firm Always Innovating is promising with its MeCam."

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Scientists turn light into a tractor beam

Scientists turn light into a tractor beam: "From The Skylark of Space to Star Wars, no self-respecting science fiction spaceship would break orbit without a tractor beam on board. We’re still a long way from locking on to errant shuttlecraft, but a team led by Dr. Tomas Cizmar, Research Fellow in the School of Medicine at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, has turned a laser into a tractor beam that works on the microscopic level."

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Prefab meets the 19th century in Method Homes' Cottage Series

Prefab meets the 19th century in Method Homes' Cottage Series: "Whisper the words "prefabricated home" to yourself, and the image you'll conjure (if you're of like mind to me) is a distinctly modern arrangement of single-story cuboids made of cutting edge lightweight materials (or if not then of reclaimed or sustainably-grown natural matter instead), probably with scant decoration or adornment. Method Homes' Cottage Series comes as a welcome twist on the prefabricated house, adopting as it does a more traditional late 19th century American style."

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Bulletproof whiteboard created to protect teachers and students from shooters

Bulletproof whiteboard created to protect teachers and students from shooters: "Given the horrific event that occurred last month in Newtown, Connecticut, it’s not surprising that we’re seeing a rise in products designed specifically to protect children against shootings in schools. One of the latest such devices is a bulletproof dry-erase whiteboard."

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ECO-Cycle kit grows greens and cleans aquarium water

ECO-Cycle kit grows greens and cleans aquarium water: "The folks at the non-profit ECOLIFE Foundation are dedicated to providing, as they put it, “ecologically sustainable water, food, and shelter to communities through education applied programs.” Part of this mandate involves the promotion of community aquaponics projects – systems that symbiotically combine aquaculture and hydroponics. Now, the group is bringing scaled-down aquaponics to classrooms and homes, in the form of its ECO-Cycle Aquaponics Kit for aquariums."

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Video Head puts the helmet cam into the helmet

Video Head puts the helmet cam into the helmet: "The helmet cam has been one of the biggest things to ever hit the action sports market. These relatively inexpensive, easy-to-use cameras have made it both affordable and easy to capture action sports film, enabling everyone from beginners to pros to film their greatest (and worst) exploits. Helmet cams have been so popular, in fact, that GoPro founder Nicholas Woodman recently made the ranks of billionaire."

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Crumpled graphene and rubber combined to form artificial muscle

Crumpled graphene and rubber combined to form artificial muscle: "Despite its numerous wondrous properties, a propensity to stick together and be difficult to flatten out once crumpled can make working with graphene difficult and limit its applications. Engineers at Duke University have now found that by attaching graphene to a stretchy polymer film, they are able to crumple and then unfold the material, resulting in a properties that lend it to a broader range of applications, including artificial muscles"

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Looking back on 40 years of the cell phone

Looking back on 40 years of the cell phone: "This year marks 40 years since the first public cellular phone call was made by Martin Cooper of Motorola. This mobile phone was a massive device by today's standards – weighing two and a half pounds (1.15 kg) and all of 10 inches long it could only be used for 20 minutes before the battery died."

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Top 40 must-have Blu-ray discs | Fully Equipped - CNET Reviews

Top 40 must-have Blu-ray discs | Fully Equipped - CNET Reviews: "Apologies for being a little tardy on updating our long-running list of must-have Blu-ray movies, but here it is, refreshed for 2013. This month's updates entries include "Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection," "The Avengers," "Finding Nemo," "Jaws," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "Titanic.""

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Ultra Cold Temperatures Change Boiling Water to Snow [Video] - How-To Geek

Ultra Cold Temperatures Change Boiling Water to Snow [Video] - How-To Geek: "If the weather is cold enough, it’s possible to toss a pot of boiling water in the air and be rewarded with a miniature snow cloud."

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Snowpig: Golf cart gets pimped into an electric snow-blower

Snowpig: Golf cart gets pimped into an electric snow-blower: "Canadian eco-enthusiast Dan Baker is at it again, pimping a golf cart into an electric snow-blowing machine. Last year Baker home built the Firefly solar-powered boat from scratch and this winter he’s determined not to be snowed in."

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Silicon nanoparticles could lead to on-demand hydrogen generation

Silicon nanoparticles could lead to on-demand hydrogen generation: "Researchers at the University of Buffalo have created spherical silicon nanoparticles they claim could lead to hydrogen generation on demand becoming a “just add water” affair. When the particles are combined with water, they rapidly form hydrogen and silicic acid, a nontoxic byproduct, in a reaction that requires no light, heat or electricity. In experiments, the hydrogen produced was shown to be relatively pure by successfully being used to power a small fan via a small fuel cell."

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JAC< foldable electric scooter for urban commuters

JAC< foldable electric scooter for urban commuters: "LEEV Mobility, the Amsterdam-based company responsible for the Mantys electric golf vehicle, has gone from the fairway to the roadway for its second offering. The company's JAC< is an electric scooter that is designed to solve the first and last mile problem faced by urban commuters. A fully functional prototype has been constructed and LEEV has launched a crowdfunding campaign to get the JAC< on the road."

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Earthereal: A Time Lapse Trip Around the Earth - How-To Geek

Earthereal: A Time Lapse Trip Around the Earth - How-To Geek: "This stunning video is a combination of dozens of time lapse sequences shot by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, all artfully spliced and set to a musical score."

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Hot Tub Boat combines cruising and soaking

Hot Tub Boat combines cruising and soaking: "Can’t decide between lounging in the hot tub or going boating? Well, why not do both? People in and around The Netherlands can already do so, in a HotTug. Now, North Americans can also get in on the action, with the Hot Tub Boat."

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Hennessey Venom GT sets new production car acceleration world record

Hennessey Venom GT sets new production car acceleration world record: "American tuning house Hennessey Performance Engineering is crowing after its own production car, the Hennessey Venom GT, set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest accelerating production car. To claim the record, the vehicle completed two runs in opposite directions within one hour of each other that averaged out to a time of 13.63 seconds to go from 0-300 km/h (186.4 mph)."

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Crowdfunding push for EZ-EV open source electric kit car

Crowdfunding push for EZ-EV open source electric kit car: "Electrical engineer Gary Krysztopik has been driving his self-built, open-framed, three-wheeled electric "hotrod" on the roads and highways of San Antonio (TX) for over three years now, but folks still can't help staring as he zooms past. While also working on gas-to-electric conversions (including a VW Bug and a Porsche Carrera), he's been busy refining and tweaking the design for his "battery box on wheels" and is now preparing to release the EZ-EV car as open source plans, build-it-yourself kits and complete vehicles."

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NASA team pushing towards thermal nuclear propulsion systems

NASA team pushing towards thermal nuclear propulsion systems: "Nuclear-powered rocket engines are not new. In the 1960s, both the U.S. and the Soviet Union developed and tested thermal nuclear rockets fitted with flight-worthy components."

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Aston Martin unveils Centenary Edition Vanquish

Aston Martin unveils Centenary Edition Vanquish: "Last week, on January 15, Aston Martin celebrated its centenary. To mark the occasion, the car maker unveiled its Centenary Edition Vanquish. Billed by Aston Martin as the “ultimate GT car,” this bespoke version of the luxury coupe will be available worldwide, though only 100 vehicles will be built. The company has also announced that similar centenary editions of the V8 Vantage, DB9 and Rapide are in the offing."

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Researchers create LED that produces warm white light from a single phosphor

Researchers create LED that produces warm white light from a single phosphor: "Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) have come up with a solution to the cold, bluish look of white LED (light-emitting diode) lights currently available. By creating a new lighting-emitting material, or phosphor, the researchers claim to have developed what could be the world's first LED that produces a warm white light from a single source of emission."

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Sandables mold into any shape for precise woodwork

Sandables mold into any shape for precise woodwork: "Finding the perfect tool for any job can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when that job requires precision, such as with woodworking. So what could be a better tool than one that you can mold specifically for the task at hand? That's why several collaborators recently created Sandables, a set of sanding tools that can be reshaped like gritty modeling clay for more accurate woodworking."

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China's GAC shows stunning E-JET plug-in hybrid concept

China's GAC shows stunning E-JET plug-in hybrid concept: "While big names like Corvette and NSX hogged the spotlight, one of the most visually attractive vehicles at this year's Detroit Auto Show came from a name that may be completely unfamiliar to the western autophile. China's Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) had the E-JET concept perched in the hallway of Cobo Hall, providing a warm welcome to those that entered through the doors feet beyond. The concept combines eye-capturing styling with green engineering."

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The Hyundai Genesis gets high-tech with HCD-14 concept

The Hyundai Genesis gets high-tech with HCD-14 concept: "Unveiled the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the HCD-14 Genesis is intended to showcase Hyundai's future design direction for rear-wheel drive premium cars. For a premium-sport, four-door coupe, the HCD-14 concept exhibits a surprising mixture of style choices, along with the inclusion of some interesting interactive technologies such 3D gesture tracking navigation control."

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ZT60 series leads Panasonic’s 2013 Plasma TV line-up

ZT60 series leads Panasonic’s 2013 Plasma TV line-up: "Despite the rise and rise of the LED flat screen TV, the humble Plasma is still a favored choice for home movie fans and color reproduction devotees – often with good reason. Panasonic’s 2013 offerings in this space are headed-up by the flagship ZT60 series, which the company put to task in a completely blacked-out booth alongside its predecessors at the Consumer Electronics Show."

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The VL Destino combines Fisker Karma styling with ZR1 power

The VL Destino combines Fisker Karma styling with ZR1 power: "America's smallest, newest and most expensive car company" – that's how Bob Lutz describes his new venture VL Automotive. Lutz, a former General Motors Vice Chairman, earned a name for himself as the "father of the Chevy Volt." It's interesting, then, that his latest venture involves taking the electricity out of a plug-in hybrid. Together with industrialist Gilbert Villereal, Lutz has designed the Destino, a restyled Fisker Karma that trades the hybrid powertrain in for something more potent."

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Making teleportation more energy-efficient

Making teleportation more energy-efficient: "An international team of researchers has achieved an important theoretical result by finding that quantum teleportation – the process of transporting quantum information at the speed of light, which could in theory be used to teleport macroscopic objects and, one day, even humans – can be achieved in a much more energy-efficient way than was previously thought."

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Fish out of water: The 2014 Corvette brings back the Stingray

Fish out of water: The 2014 Corvette brings back the Stingray: "You'd have to go back in time a long way to find the very first rumor about the C7 Corvette; the next-generation Corvette has been one of the most anticipated and talked about new car debuts of the past several years. At the Detroit Auto Show, Chevy finally ended the speculation and opened the seventh chapter of the Corvette, a chapter that's driven by a story of past meeting future. Like it or leave it, the new 'Vette is officially here."

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Would an Hourglass Traffic Light Work Better? | Technology on GOOD

Would an Hourglass Traffic Light Work Better? | Technology on GOOD:

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Simple animation to explain complex principles - Electronics

Simple animation to explain complex principles - Electronics:

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Glock Girl: “Somebody Picked The Wrong Girl”

Glock Girl: “Somebody Picked The Wrong Girl”: "A new advertizement by gun maker Glock will make you cheer and laugh. Watch as this guy picks the wrong girl to break in on."

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ESA to test asteroid deflection

ESA to test asteroid deflection: "When you’re trying to keep a rogue asteroid from hitting Earth, you’d better get it right the first time. With this in mind, the European Space Agency (ESA) is looking for new ideas to help develop a US-European asteroid deflection mission. With a target date of October, 2022, the purpose of the mission is to send a pair of spacecraft to a near-Earth asteroid where one will impact it while the other observes the effect"

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"Superomniphobic" nanoscale coating repels almost any liquid

"Superomniphobic" nanoscale coating repels almost any liquid: "A team of engineering researchers at the University of Michigan has developed a nanoscale coating that causes almost all liquids to bounce off surfaces treated with it."

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Fitbit debuts Flex activity and sleep monitor

Fitbit debuts Flex activity and sleep monitor: "Fitbit has added to its catalog of activity and well-being trackers with the Flex – a wireless wristband monitor which made its debut at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month."

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Filip Dujardin's impossible architectures defy both physics and sense

Filip Dujardin's impossible architectures defy both physics and sense: "San Francisco's Highlight Gallery will shortly host a remarkable solo exhibition of architectural imagery by Belgian artist Filip Dujardin. Note the avoidance of the word photography. Though Dujardin's photographs provide the building blocks for his work, the end result are fantastical, Photoshopped constructions depicting nonsensical or even impossible architecture."

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senseFly set to release eBee industrial UAV

senseFly set to release eBee industrial UAV: "Three years ago, Swiss sensor manufacturer senseFly released its Swinglet CAM unmanned aerial vehicle. Priced around US$10,600, the little aircraft can follow a pre-programmed flight path or be piloted by remote control, and uses its built-in 12-megapixel camera to create aerial maps, or keep tabs on things like wildlife, crops and traffic. Now, based on its experiences with the Swinglet CAM, senseFly is about to release a new UAV known as the eBee."

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Triple-junction solar cell design could break 50 percent conversion barrier

Triple-junction solar cell design could break 50 percent conversion barrier: "The current world record for triple-junction solar cell efficiency is 44 percent, but a collaboration between the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Imperial College of London, and MicroLink Devices Inc. has led to a multi-junction photovoltaic cell design that could break the 50 percent conversion efficiency barrier under concentrated solar illumination."

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Hajime Sakamoto takes a ride on giant robot legs

Hajime Sakamoto takes a ride on giant robot legs: "Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to pilot a giant robot? If you have, you're not alone. A roboticist by the name of Hajime Sakamoto dreams of building his very own Gundam mobile suit, and he's making progress on a real 4 meter (13 feet) tall bipedal robot that can carry him around. So far the legs have been completed, and you can watch them stand up and take a few steps in the video below."

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Samsung’s T9000 fridge with 10-inch touchscreen and Evernote

Samsung’s T9000 fridge with 10-inch touchscreen and Evernote: "Despite being around for a few years now, fridges with internet connectivity and LCD touchscreens haven't really taken off with consumers. Samsung isn't giving up, though, previewing its 32 cubic-feet (906-liter), four-door T9000 model at CES 2013 that boasts a 10-inch LCD touchscreen option."

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2014 Corvette Stingray debuts with rev-matching 7-speed | Detroit auto show 2013 - CNET Reviews

2014 Corvette Stingray debuts with rev-matching 7-speed | Detroit auto show 2013 - CNET Reviews: "DETROIT--Chevrolet has pulled the covers back on what is easily the most hotly anticipated (and worst-kept secret) of the 2013 Detroit auto show: the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray."

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Blazing black holes: NuSTAR provides a fresh view of the Universe

Blazing black holes: NuSTAR provides a fresh view of the Universe: "Black holes, which abound in the Universe, convert matter into geometry – the larger the amount of matter that disappears through the event horizon, the larger they grow, with the only external sign of their presence being the warping of space due to their gravity. In the process, a great deal of extremely hot gas is generated, and that gas emits hard x-rays. Now NASA's NuSTAR space telescope can find black holes by forming high-resolution images of the cosmos in hard x-rays."

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Polaroid releases Kids Tablet

Polaroid releases Kids Tablet: "If you have noticed that tots are getting acquainted with digital technology increasingly early, wait until they get hold of a tablet designed specifically for them. Polaroid has expanded its tablet portfolio with Kids Tablet, a new addition to this expanding market that includes MEEP!, Tabeo and LeapPad."

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Acrobatic polymer film developed at MIT harvests energy from water vapor

Acrobatic polymer film developed at MIT harvests energy from water vapor: "A team of researchers at MIT’s David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research has developed a new polymer film that generates power from water vapor. Consisting of two polymer films, the material makes remarkably acrobatic somersaults in the presence of even tiny traces of evaporated water, opening the way for new types of artificial muscles for controlling robotic limbs or powering micro and nanoscopic devices"

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Sony goes one (inch) better with "world’s first 56-inch 4K OLED TV"

Sony goes one (inch) better with "world’s first 56-inch 4K OLED TV": "When Sony showed up to CES 2012 with a Crystal LED prototype TV rather than an OLED TV like its rivals Samsung and LG, it prompted reports that the company was abandoning OLED TVs aimed at the consumer market. Sony might finally have put paid to these reports by displaying a prototype OLED TV at this year’s CES. And in the spirit of one-upsmanship, Sony is touting the prototype TV as the “world’s first and largest 56-inch 4K OLED TV.”"

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Asteroid to miss Earth by less than 20,000 miles next month

Asteroid to miss Earth by less than 20,000 miles next month: "Asteroid 2012 DA14 is about 40 meters (131 ft) in size, has a mass of 130,000 tons, is traveling relative to the Earth at a speed of some 6.3 km/s (14,100 mph) ... and will miss us by less than 32,000 km (20,000 miles) on February 15. If it did hit the Earth, the result would be a huge explosion yielding about 2.5 megatons,"

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IllumiRoom takes video games beyond the TV

IllumiRoom takes video games beyond the TV: "The way we play video games is forever evolving. Nintendo brought motion control to the masses with the Wii, while the rise of smartphones and tablets has meant the number of casual games (and casual gamers) has grown exponentially over the past few years. What is next on the agenda? The signs all point towards a more immersive experience being the main aim and Microsoft Research is keen to lead the way with IllumiRoom."

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World's first car-carrying electric ferry to see use in Norway

World's first car-carrying electric ferry to see use in Norway: "Presently, the Norwegian villages of Lavik and Oppedal are linked by a ferry that burns about a million liters (264,172 US gallons) of diesel a year, emitting 570 tonnes (628 tons) of carbon dioxide and 15 tonnes (16.5 tons) of nitrogen oxides. That’s about to change, however, as it’s slated to be replaced by what is claimed to be the world’s first all-electric car-carrying ferry. Developed by Siemens and Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand, the vessel can recharge its batteries in just ten minutes."

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Amazing People Compilation - Amazing skill and Talent in HD 2012 - YouTube

Amazing People Compilation - Amazing skill and Talent in HD 2012 - YouTube:

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Pistol Trick Shot! - YouTube

Pistol Trick Shot! - YouTube: ""

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M4 Carbine Assault Rifle - YouTube

M4 Carbine Assault Rifle - YouTube: ""

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Most Powerful Handgun on Earth - YouTube

Most Powerful Handgun on Earth - YouTube: ""

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Amazon lets rip with AutoRip music service | Internet & Media - CNET News

Amazon lets rip with AutoRip music service | Internet & Media - CNET News: "When you buy an AutoRip-enabled CD, you automatically get the MP3 version for free, and those MP3 versions will be available via Amazon's Cloud Player."

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Razer Edge - Tablets - CNET Reviews

Razer Edge - Tablets - CNET Reviews: "LAS VEGAS--Gaming hardware usually takes a backseat at CES, but this year seems to be an exception. We've already seen Nvidia's blockbuster Project Shield handheld Android/PC game streaming device. Today Razer announced the Edge PC gaming tablet, and we took a good long look at and played with it along with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan at this year's CES."

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NASA releases GRAIL video

NASA releases GRAIL video: "NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has released a video transmitted by the GRAIL lunar orbiters during their final days. The dramatic footage was taken on December 14, 2012 as part of a final systems check before the twin spacecraft shut down their instruments in preparation for a controlled impact into a lunar mountain."

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Hisense 60" TV concept delivers glasses-free 3D from almost any angle

Hisense 60" TV concept delivers glasses-free 3D from almost any angle: "In addition to a 110" Ultra-HD LED TV, Hisense also revealed its latest take on glasses-free 3D technology at CES with the GF60XT980 television concept. The new 60-inch TV uses an Ultra High Definition (UHD) panel to provide a clear, 3D picture from almost any angle, so multiple viewers can enjoy the 3D effect without needing multiple pairs of glasses."

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Transparent 3D display revealed at CES

Transparent 3D display revealed at CES: "As we recently heard, Hisense is showing off a glasses-free 3D TV at CES 2013. It turns out, however, that the Chinese electronics manufacturer has another interesting 3D TV on display at the show – it’s one that you can see through"

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Tethercell makes any AA battery-powered device controllable via smartphone

Tethercell makes any AA battery-powered device controllable via smartphone: "Someday we may control a variety of household objects and appliances with our smartphones. That future may be not be fully realized for several years, but one Indiegogo project wants to give you a head start. Tethercell is an adapter that lets you control any AA battery-powered device with your smartphone."

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LG's Laser TV system projects 100-inch HD video from less than two feet

LG's Laser TV system projects 100-inch HD video from less than two feet: "LG has demonstrated a new Laser TV system at CES which uses an Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector to display an image on a 100-inch screen at a distance of less than two feet."

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iBattz unveils new smartphone and tablet accessories

iBattz unveils new smartphone and tablet accessories: "iBattz has unveiled a slew of accessories aimed at smartphone and tablet owners at this year’s CES. These include a wireless charging station for Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, a rugged battery-packed case for iPhone 5 and iPad, and a trio of iPhone 5 cases which feature interchangeable batteries."

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Crayon Creatures uses 3D printing to make statuettes from kids' drawings

Crayon Creatures uses 3D printing to make statuettes from kids' drawings: "Chances are, you think that your child’s drawings are masterpieces. You could put them up on the fridge, where they’ll get tattered after a while ... or you could get Crayon Creatures to turn them into a little three-dimensional sandstone statue."

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The Beech Boys | Military Aviation | Air & Space Magazine

The Beech Boys | Military Aviation | Air & Space Magazine: "If Marilyn Monroe had been an airplane, she would have been a Beechcraft Model 18. With buxom radial engines and ample forked tail, the Beech 18 has not just the movie star’s curves, but, like her, an adoring fan club. Pilot and civil engineer Matt Walker is a member."

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Manager of FPSRussia Found Dead in Georgia - OutdoorHub.com

Manager of FPSRussia Found Dead in Georgia - OutdoorHub.com: "he manager and weapons provider for the popular YouTube channel FPSRussia, Keith Ratliff, was discovered dead early Thursday evening in Carnesville, Georgia. Details have been slow to emerge, but according to WLHR Radio, authorities have confirmed that he died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head and that Ratliff had been deceased for some time before his body was found. A number of firearms were also discovered at the location."

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Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back

Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back: "Robotic exoskeletons that artificially augment puny human muscles have been in development for years, but we're yet to see any of them really take off. Panasonic is still betting on its own solution, the Power Loader Light (yes, named after the one seen in the sci-fi film Aliens), which is being developed by Activelink, one of its subsidiaries. The company has made some modifications since its initial appearance in 2010 and is showing off how it works on video for the first time."

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DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter

DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter: "Today, aerial platform manufacturer DJI announced its new consumer quadcopter, the PHANTOM. It has several features that set it apart from the popular AR Drone – which may or may not sell you on it."

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"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft

"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft: "GE Aviation is developing a revolutionary new jet engine that aims to combine the best traits of turbojet and turbofan engines, delivering supersonic speed capability and fuel efficiency in one package."

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Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line

Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line: "Belkin has expanded its line of WeMo branded home automation products with a switch that allows household lighting to be controlled remotely over the internet. The new WeMo Light Switch was announced at CES 2013 where Belkin also revealed that existing WeMo devices such as the WeMo Baby will be getting Android compatibility after previously only being compatible with iOS devices."

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Corning announces stronger, more scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3

Corning announces stronger, more scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3: "Few things are more frustrating than scratching the display of your expensive smartphone or tablet. The rest of the device could be banged and bruised, but a blemish on its screen changes everything. The window to your apps, videos, and books is suddenly tarnished. Corning is moving one step closer to solving this problem, with a new and improved version of its Gorilla Glass."

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Aeros completes construction of Aeroscraft demonstrator

Aeros completes construction of Aeroscraft demonstrator: "California-based Aeros Corporation has completed construction of its Aeroscraft airship proof-of-design sub-scale prototype. The 79-meter (260-ft) long aircraft will demonstrate the vertical take-off and landing and point to point delivery capabilities of the platform, paving the way for a planned full-scale craft that will be almost twice as long and carry payloads of up to 66 tons."

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Android-powered ARCHOS TV connect turns a HDTV into an oversized tablet

Android-powered ARCHOS TV connect turns a HDTV into an oversized tablet: "Despite being developed primarily with mobile devices in mind, Android is finding its way onto bigger screens via Google TV set top boxes and games consoles such as the OUYA and GameStick. Already having mobile Android gaming covered with its GamePad, French company ARCHOS is adding to the Android-powered devices battling it out for a place on the big screen with the TV connect."

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Hyundai integrates Google Maps features into its cars

Hyundai integrates Google Maps features into its cars: "The seamless vehicle technology previewed by the Connectivity Concept may take a few years to become reality, but Hyundai's in-vehicle tech is getting incrementally more advanced. The Korean automaker announced today that it will integrate Google Maps application programming interfaces (APIs) into its U.S.-based Blue Link infotainment systems, underpinning a smoother navigational experience for drivers."

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GameStick Android-based game console the size of a USB thumb drive

GameStick Android-based game console the size of a USB thumb drive: "Just a few months back, the internet was gushing over the announcement of a tiny, Android-based video game console called the OUYA. Well, history may repeat itself with the introduction of the a new, and very similar, console called the GameStick. However, this Android-based system is actually cheaper and substantially smaller that the OUYA."

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Bentley to debut world's fastest four-seat convertible at NAIAS 2013

Bentley to debut world's fastest four-seat convertible at NAIAS 2013: "On January 14, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible makes its international debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Boasting a six-liter twin-turbocharged 48-valve W12 engine, improved suspension, all-wheel drive and a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h), Bentley claims it is the world’s fastest four-seat convertible."

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The new hottest place on Earth

The new hottest place on Earth: "There has been some dispute and controversy over the past 90 years about what place on Earth holds the record for the highest temperature reading. In July 1913 there was an official reading at Furnace Creek in Death Valley of 134 degrees. In 1922 there was a temperature recorded in Northern Libya of 136 degrees, that took the record away from Death Valley."

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The best NASA images from 2012

The best NASA images from 2012: "2012 saw a number of significant milestones in star gazing and space exploration. NASA's Mars rover Curiosity touched down on the Red Planet in spectacular fashion, super-Earth's were discovered, the Moon pounded and Voyager 1 edged ever closer towards interstellar space and we saw more of the universe around us than ever before."

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Samsung teases TV with "unprecedented" design

Samsung teases TV with "unprecedented" design: "When we talk about revolutionizing television, we usually mean new approaches to content and connectivity, expecting the television's form factor to remain roughly the same. But if a new teaser is any indication, Samsung may turn that idea on its head … or perhaps on its side."

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2012: A year in technology

2012: A year in technology: "Keeping tabs on the furious rate of technological development happening all around us is no easy task and the passing of another year provides a good excuse to reflect and take stock of the major milestones we've seen. So sit back in your power-generating rocking chair, crack yourself a self-chilling beverage and enjoy our take on the significant trends, technological victories and scientific bombshells of 2012."

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High Speed Photography Captures Bullet Peeling Banana - How-To Geek

High Speed Photography Captures Bullet Peeling Banana - How-To Geek: "There’s more than one way to peel a banana it would seem and, courtesy of some high speed photography, we get to see how you can get the job done with a bullet."

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Fake eagle video, real Obama photo go viral - CNN.com

Fake eagle video, real Obama photo go viral - CNN.com:

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Danger meets discovery: Top 10 science stories of 2012 - CNN.com

Danger meets discovery: Top 10 science stories of 2012 - CNN.com: " From faraway planets to the deepest depths of the ocean, 2012 has been an exciting year for scientific achievements and milestones."

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Apparently This Matters: Meggings - CNN.com

Apparently This Matters: Meggings - CNN.com: "Each week in "Apparently This Matters," CNN's Jarrett Bellini applies his warped sensibilities to trending topics in social media and random items of interest on the interwebs."

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NUGENT: Open letter to Joe Biden on guns - Washington Times

NUGENT: Open letter to Joe Biden on guns - Washington Times: "Congratulations on your appointment to lead a presidential commission to end gun-related violence.

As a National Rifle Association board member, husband, father, grandfather, law enforcement officer and genuinely concerned American, I too want nothing more than to see evil, senseless massacres stopped. I concur with the president and caring people everywhere: It’s time to end these slaughters."

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