Ungoverned powered board tackles rocks, sand and snow — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Ungoverned powered board tackles rocks, sand and snow — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "In its early days, skateboarding was known in some circles as "sidewalk surfing," but lately we've seen a number of powered boards designed to leave the street behind and head off road. In 2009 we looked at one such prototype board known as the Scarpar Powerboard. The inventor of that board, Dan Baldwin, has now developed another prototype all-terrain board called the Ungoverned that is designed to tackle everything from rocks to snow."

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Shipping container-based Low Cost House provides home for family of seven — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Shipping container-based Low Cost House provides home for family of seven — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "We’re big fans of shipping container-based architecture here at Gizmag, and the latest such project to grab our attention comes via JYA-RCHITECTS and its Low Cost House. The budget-friendly dwelling features three shipping containers placed within a surrounding structure in order to provide a safe and attractive home for a family of seven."

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First glide test of Dream Chaser spacecraft successful, but ends in a flip — www.gizmag.com — Readability

First glide test of Dream Chaser spacecraft successful, but ends in a flip — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) carried out the first gliding approach and landing test of their Dream Chaser spacecraft at Edwards Air Force Base on October 26. The vehicle dropped from its carrier aircraft at 11:10 am, and carried out gliding and landing maneuvers flawlessly. However, the left landing gear flap did not function, causing the test spacecraft to flip on landing."

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MAVEN Mars orbiter to make launch window to study Martian atmosphere — www.gizmag.com — Readability

MAVEN Mars orbiter to make launch window to study Martian atmosphere — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "On Monday, NASA confirmed the launch date of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN mission (MAVEN). According to the space agency, MAVEN will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida at 1:28 PM EST on November 18 on the first leg of its mission to study the upper atmosphere of the Red Planet."

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Launch! Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims — www.rushlimbaugh.com — Readability

Launch! Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims — www.rushlimbaugh.com — Readability: "RUSH:  And greetings to you, music lovers, thrill-seekers, and book buyers, and book readers all across the fruited plain, Rush Limbaugh, the Excellence in Broadcasting Network.  And unlike Nancy Pelosi, ladies and gentlemen, I didn't have to read my book to find out what's in it.  I wrote it.  I know what's in it.  Happy to have you here.  Telephone number, if you want to be on the program is 800-282-2882.  The e-mail address, ElRushbo@eibnet.com. "

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Luxury catamaran concept features glass-bottom master bedroom — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Luxury catamaran concept features glass-bottom master bedroom — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Yacht designer Christian Grande has joined forces with award winning Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino to come up with a "dream" boat design. Dubbed Picchio Boat (Woodpecker Boat), the luxury catamaran concept boasts large living zones, natural wooden decking, luxury furnishings and a stunning glass-bottom master bedroom."

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World View Enterprises near-space balloon flights to begin in 2016 — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World View Enterprises near-space balloon flights to begin in 2016 — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "The newest entry in the fledgling space (or near-space) tourism sector will see passengers take a balloon ride to an altitude of 30 km (18.6 mi) from where they will be treated to a spectacular view of the Earth. World View Enterprises has now obtained US Federal Aviation Administration approval for its proposed balloon experiences, which will cost US$75,000, and are projected to begin in 2016"

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Garmin introduces tactical GPS navigator watch — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Garmin introduces tactical GPS navigator watch — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "The GPS gurus over at Garmin must be racking up serious overtime. Hot on the heels of its first actioncam and the D2 pilot watch, the Kansas company has an all-new tactical GPS watch. The Tactix combines traditional ABC hardware with functions inspired by law enforcement operations. It's the choice for everyone from special ops to weekend recreational warriors."

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7 Types Of People Who Deserve An Immediate Facebook Unfriending — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

7 Types Of People Who Deserve An Immediate Facebook Unfriending — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "Despite its many flaws Facebook is still an essential website for most people. Everybody uses it in different ways, but Facebook’s raison d’etre (reason for existence) is for friends and family to keep in touch with each other online. And it manages this exquisitely."

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Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability

Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability: "Scientists say there was a widespread extinction of bees 66 million years ago, at the same time as the event that killed off the dinosaurs.

The demise of the dinosaurs was almost certainly the result of an asteroid or comet hitting Earth."

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Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability

Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability: "ASTRONOMERS are not leaving anything to chance as regards possible asteroid impact on Earth by 2032 with the sending into space of a state of the art satellite to monitor the blind zone between the Earth and the sun to warn of incoming asteroids."

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Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "A team of researchers at the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has designed a supercapacitor made primarily of silicon that has shown much improved power density over its commercially available alternatives. The advance could allow for interesting integration of battery technology in everyday electronics, from solar cells to smartphones."

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Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Most of us break wind from time to time; it's a natural function of a healthy body. It's just a shame that farts generally smell bad enough that people will keep their distance if they suspect you've dropped one. The answer to this problem may lie in the material used in your underwear, with a technology used in chemical warfare suits providing the solution."

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World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Even before it received type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2012, the Gulfstream G650 was racking up the records, thanks in large part to its Mach 0.925 top speed. The latest record it has claimed is for the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft, which the G650 completed in 41 hours and seven minutes."

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Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability

Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability: "As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Lamborghini has unveiled a raging beast of a prototype. Next year, the luxury supercar company will launch a super-limited run of one of its most exclusive models: the Veneno Roadster, a sports racer with an asking price of more than $4.5 million."

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Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno

Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno: "Ever since the release of Lamborghini’s limited edition $4.3 million Veneno earlier this year, rumors of a topless version have been growing. This week Lamborghini turned rumor into reality with the announcement of its most expensive supercar to date – the $5.3 million Veneno roadster."

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Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road

Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road: "UK company Pro-Teq has developed a new water-resistant, spray-on coating that absorbs UV light during the day and releases it at night, adapting to the lighting conditions in its surroundings. The technology is being given a test run at the Christ's Pieces park in Cambridge, and could prove a cost effective alternative to conventional street lighting."

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Aeromobil flying car prototype gets off the ground for the first time

Aeromobil flying car prototype gets off the ground for the first time: "There is a saying in flying: “If it looks good, it will fly well.” Stefan Klein, a designer from the Slovak Republic, has announced the first flight of his Aeromobil Version 2.5, a flying car prototype he has been developing over the last 20 years. This vehicle is a strikingly beautiful design with folding wings and a propeller in the tail. But will its flight capabilities match its looks?"

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Energy-efficient LEAPrus 3912 hotel isn't for the faint-hearted

Energy-efficient LEAPrus 3912 hotel isn't for the faint-hearted: "Italian architects LEAPfactory recently constructed a new energy-efficient hotel on the southern glacier of Mount Elbrus, in Russia's Caucasus mountain range. Generally considered the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus has a summit of 5,642 m (18,510 ft). The hotel in question is located 3,912 m (12,834 ft) above sea level, hence its name: LEAPrus 3912."

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Carbyne: The new world's strongest material?

Carbyne: The new world's strongest material?: "Researchers at Rice University have used a computer simulation to calculate that carbyne, a monodimensional chain of carbon atoms, is twice as strong as carbon nanotubes and three times stiffer than diamond. If their findings are correct and the challenges posed by manufacturing it can be overcome, then carbyne could prove an incredibly useful material for a wide range of applications."

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Jessi Combs breaks 48-year old land speed record

Jessi Combs breaks 48-year old land speed record: "Back in 1965, Lee Breedlove set the women's land speed record on Utah’s Salt Lake Flats with an average speed of 308.51 mph (496.49 km/h) over four runs. That record stood for 48 years until this month, when Jessi Combs smashed it in her 52,000 hp North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger with a speed of 392.954 mph (632.39 km/h)."

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We chatted with Siri, for real, and weren't frustrated with her answers (Q&A) | Apple - CNET News

We chatted with Siri, for real, and weren't frustrated with her answers (Q&A) | Apple - CNET News: "Susan Bennett has done voice-over for airlines, TV, and radio ads. But none of that compares to being the voice behind Siri, a product loved and hated by millions. CNET chatted with her about being Apple's personal iPhone assistant."

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Spin Chill turns beverages cold in 60 seconds

Spin Chill turns beverages cold in 60 seconds: "Since the earliest days of brewing beer and making wine, the search has been on for an easy, affordable method of chilling drinks quickly without diluting them in the process. Florida-based start-up Spin Chill claims to have a solution to this vexing problem with a portable device that (literally) turns beverages ice cold in 60 seconds."

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How Money Is Made - Making of the New Hundred Dollar Bill - Esquire

How Money Is Made - Making of the New Hundred Dollar Bill - Esquire: "Unless you're more of a player than we think you are, that new hundred-dollar bill coming this fall won't wind up in your pocket very often. But it may be America's most popular export, the most coveted bill in the world. And the story of the new hundred — still made by hand with ancient tools — is the story of American money itself. "

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New “Magic Number” inside Atoms Discovered: Scientific American

New “Magic Number” inside Atoms Discovered: Scientific American: "“Magic numbers” of protons and neutrons can make an atomic nucleus exceptionally stable—and a new one has just been added to the existing menagerie that helps sketch a fuller picture of the complicated inner workings of atoms."

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LG announces mass production of flexible OLED phone displays

LG announces mass production of flexible OLED phone displays: "LG today announced that it is to start mass producing flexible OLED display panels for smartphones. The company says that its technology uses plastic substrates rather than glass, and claims that a protective film on the back of the display makes it "unbreakable" as well as bendable."

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ARGO 8x8 XTI tackles the toughest lands (and waters) on Earth

ARGO 8x8 XTI tackles the toughest lands (and waters) on Earth: "Many vehicles claim to be "all terrain," but few of them can match the all-out, rove-over-anything capabilities of ARGO's line of 6x6s and 8x8s. The latest member of the amphibious family is the 8x8 XTI, a vehicle designed to reach the most remote worksites on Earth"

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Mayan calendar and why the world didn't end

Mayan calendar and why the world didn't end: "Will Dec. 21 2012 be the end of the world? We have made it, the end of the world didn't come on that day. There have been a lot of discussion on this topic. There were a lot of end of the world predictions and arguments saying that the world was going to end on Dec 21. What is the basis for these predictions?"

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Stand-alone earbud player puts the bite on music

Stand-alone earbud player puts the bite on music: "Want to listen to music in public but not be obvious about it? Until someone figures out how to make music play in your head, the next best thing might be Split. Developed by Greenwing Audio in Miami Beach. Florida, Split is a music player set in a pair of wireless, synchronized earbuds that are controlled by biting. Still under development, its the focus of a Kickstarter campaign running until October 31 to bring the player to market."

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World's first floating apartment build to commence in 2014

World's first floating apartment build to commence in 2014: "The Dutch are known for their ingenuity in taming it and using it to their advantage, but their systems for keeping water at bay are now being rethought by architect Koen Olthuis and his team at Waterstudio. While rising sea and river levels have inspired governments around the world to invest in better flood defenses, with the Citadel, Olthuis is embracing water-borne housing with particular vigor."

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Top 10 greatest guitar players all time

Top 10 greatest guitar players all time: "My picks for the top 10 greatest guitar players of all time, may be a little different than yours, but you can't disagree that these guys are fantastic. This is not necessarily the order that I would put them in from best to 10th best, it's really hard to pick the best ever."

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Hyundai and co give the Genesis Coupe a 1,000 hp stampede

Hyundai and co give the Genesis Coupe a 1,000 hp stampede: "Preparing for next month's SEMA Show, Hyundai has revealed an ultra-powerful version of its Genesis Coupe. With some serious wrenching by Bisimoto Engineering, the show car packs 1,000 horses of raw power – some 650 hp more than the stock Genesis Coupe V6. We can already see the white smoke."

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Review: Defender Bike Light

Review: Defender Bike Light: "Last year, a couple of MIT grads took to Kickstarter to raise production funds for their just-about-everything-proof bicycle light, the Defender. Made mainly from a solid block of aluminum, the light was reportedly tough as nails, waterproof, and very theft-resistant. It was also designed to look like the cylinder of a revolver. Well, the Kickstarter project was a success, and the light is now available for purchase. I got my hands on one, to see if it actually lives up to its makers' claims."

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Converting Cordless To Lithium Li-Po

Converting Cordless To Lithium Li-Po: "As time moves we find that our drill don't cut it any more as now there are all of these new powerful cordless drills with lithium but the price of one of them cost about an arm or leg so what do you do?

Convert them to lithium"

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