The Old Man of the Lake « A Blast From The Past

The Old Man of the Lake « A Blast From The Past: "It would not be difficult to argue that Crater Lake, in central Oregon, is the most beautiful body of fresh water in the world. The lake, which is almost perfectly circular in shape, in unquestionably startling. It sits at the top of a 7,000-foot-high dormant volcano and fills its crater."

The Internet of Things moves a step closer with open source, ultra-low-power JenNet-IP

The Internet of Things moves a step closer with open source, ultra-low-power JenNet-IP: "Much has been written about the 'internet of things.' Right now, not every human being has an IP but in the very near future, low cost smart chips will be added to every device to give it an IP address and everything in one's life will become part of your private secure network to be monitored and controlled (and hence become smart) via a smartphone, tablet or PC."

Lenovo releases tough, slim and powerful ThinkPad X1 laptop

Lenovo releases tough, slim and powerful ThinkPad X1 laptop: "Lenovo has announced a successor to its 13.3-inch flagship X301 laptop with twice the processor performance and four times the graphics capabilities."

Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter hits 232 knots

Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter hits 232 knots: "After undergoing a planned upgrade to its gearbox that enabled it to operate at full engine power, Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has surpassed its original speed target of 220 knots (407 km/h or 253 mph). In a flight on May 12, the X3 maintained a true airspeed of 232 knots (430 km/h or 267 mph) for several minutes during stable, level flight."

First official images of supercharged Honda CR-Z MUGEN concept

First official images of supercharged Honda CR-Z MUGEN concept: "UK-based MUGEN Euro have taken up the challenge to give the Honda CR-Z some extra grunt. The CR-Z MUGEN concept adds a supercharger to the CR-Z hybrid's 1.5-liter gasoline engine and IMA electric motor to increase the vehicle's output from 122 to 198 horsepower and ups the torque from 128 to 181 lb-ft. Honda UK and MUGEN have just released the first official pics of the vehicle ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to be held in West Sussex, England, in July."

US$150,000 Trident Iceni 70 mpg biodiesel supercar set for launch (again)

US$150,000 Trident Iceni 70 mpg biodiesel supercar set for launch (again): "One of the most interesting supercars of recent years that has always bordered on the edge of vaporware, looks like finally becoming a reality. Fraught with on-again-off-again production arrangements, management-changes, restructuring, redesign and refinancing for almost a decade, the Trident Iceni is finally slated for launch at the UK's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power on July 15."

sbyke: the BMX, scooter and skateboard mash-up

sbyke: the BMX, scooter and skateboard mash-up: "Although a good while ago now, I still remember the bruising, the aches, and the shame of attempting (and mostly failing) all the latest tricks for skateboard or BMX. Others have faired much better, and the sports have continued to grow in popularity."

New earphone technology could be the answer to 'listener fatigue'

New earphone technology could be the answer to 'listener fatigue': "It's no big secret that wearing in-ear devices, such as stereo earphones or hearing aids, can cause the ears to hurt over time. According to the engineers at Colorado's Asius Technologies, however, this isn't due simply to a poor fit or high volume levels."

New ATM with integrated video conferencing lets customers talk live with a remote teller

New ATM with integrated video conferencing lets customers talk live with a remote teller: "Since their introduction in the 1960's, automated teller machines (ATMs) have provided bank customers with a convenient way to access their cash 24 hours a day seven days a week without having to wait until banking hours and queue to see a teller. Now the world's biggest ATM provider is putting the 'teller' back in the automated teller machine with the unveiling of an ATM with integrated two-way video conferencing that lets users talk live with a remote teller."

World’s first 100 watt equivalent LED replacement bulb

World’s first 100 watt equivalent LED replacement bulb: "Currently the brightest options for those looking to ditch their incandescent light bulbs in favor of the longer life and more energy efficient LED variety are those equivalent to 60 watt incandescent bulbs, such as the GeoBulb II."

McLaren’s MP4-12C: Surprisingly close to something-for-everyone

McLaren’s MP4-12C: Surprisingly close to something-for-everyone: "McLaren's MP4-12C is out and the company is pleased by a worldwide order book of 1700-plus units. It's a remarkable car in many ways, not least for being the first tilt at genuine populism from the only brand that matches or exceeds Ferrari for Formula One-derived brand cachet."

Genius wireless Ring Mouse released

Genius wireless Ring Mouse released: "Genius has announced the release of its Wireless Thumb Cursor Controller, or ring mouse for short. The clicking and scrolling action of the lightweight mouse replacement is thumb-controlled, its proprietary optical touch technology offers users 1000 dpi sensitivity and it's said to last a month between charges."