LG debuts Optimus LTE Smartphone

LG debuts Optimus LTE Smartphone: "Electronics giant LG has announced the Korean launch of what is claimed to be the highest resolution IPS (in-plane switching) display available on any smartphone."

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Graphene “Big Mac” brings next gen computer chips a step closer

Graphene “Big Mac” brings next gen computer chips a step closer: "Since its discovery in 2004, the two-dimensional layer of carbon atoms known as graphene has promised to revolutionize materials science, enabling flexible, transparent touch displays, lighter aircraft, cheaper batteries and faster, smaller electronic devices"

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World's cheapest tablet to launch in India

World's cheapest tablet to launch in India: "India has already churned out the world's cheapest car and is now launching what's billed as the world's cheapest 7-inch touchscreen tablet."

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Flying wing prototype takes wind-power to new heights

Flying wing prototype takes wind-power to new heights: "Wind can be an unpredictable and unstable source of power, and high in the sky where it is more stable, it's difficult to exploit. Airborne wind turbines could provide a solution to this problem, but although the idea has been around since the 19th century, it's never been exploited on a larger scale."

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First comet found with ocean-like water

First comet found with ocean-like water: "A recent discovery may add support to the theory that the water on Earth was brought by a rain of comets. Scientists have analyzed the comet Hartley 2, and discovered that ice found on it has the same composition as ocean water."

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World's oldest running car sells for US$4.6 million

World's oldest running car sells for US$4.6 million: "The historically-significant 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout which we wrote up a few weeks back has sold at auction for US$4.62 million. Apart from being the winner of the first automobile race in history, it's also the world's oldest running motor car, and now also the most valuable early motor car yet sold at auction."

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British ammo dump to become the Bilster Berg luxury drive resort

British ammo dump to become the Bilster Berg luxury drive resort: "A few days ago deep in the historic Teuteborg Forest of central Germany, the first stone was laid in the construction of an intriguing project. For twenty years prior to 1993, the 80 hectare (200 acre) site was a massive NATO ammunition depot, supplying the British Army of the Rhine during the Cold War."

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Tug-Preventing Dog Collar keeps dogs in line with an ultrasonic blast

Tug-Preventing Dog Collar keeps dogs in line with an ultrasonic blast: "If taking the dog for a walk sees you being dragged along with your pooch calling the shots and setting the pace then the Tug-Preventing Dog Trainer could be just what the doctor - or vet - ordered."

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Upgrades to extend B-52 Bomber's lifespan until 2044

Upgrades to extend B-52 Bomber's lifespan until 2044: "Mention the "B-52" to most people and they'll think of either an '80s pop group, a bad hair style, or an ancient bomber that's a relic of the Cold War."

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SWYP concept aims at reinventing the printer

SWYP concept aims at reinventing the printer: "With a view to promoting innovation in the desktop printers industry, Artefact design studio has unveiled its See What You Print (or SWYP) concept printer, operated via a touchscreen interface. SWYP aims to simplify and accelerate the task of printing by combining features of simple photo editing and immediate printing in one unit, which enables users to see exactly what the printed page will look like."

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KU:RIN sets speed record for compressed air cars

KU:RIN sets speed record for compressed air cars: "Although battery-powered cars may no longer be considered quirky and weird, automobiles propelled by compressed air are still perhaps thoughts of as a little ... fringy. The MDI Air Car looked promising, although development of the vehicle seems to have been at least temporarily suspended."

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Wrenches with embedded LEDs make light of dimly lit fixit jobs

Wrenches with embedded LEDs make light of dimly lit fixit jobs: "Homer Simpson's advice when his brother Herb shows him the baby translator he has invented is that Herb "should have just taken an existing product and put a clock in it or something." These days the "or something" could easily be a light or, more specifically, an LED as their tiny size, low cost and low power needs has seen them wedged inside a plethora of devices"

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