Sony releases rugged Sport HD version of its Bloggie camcorder

Sony releases rugged Sport HD version of its Bloggie camcorder: "Mountain bikers, hikers and other adventurers wishing to record their outings on video now have another camcorder at their disposal – Sony’s Bloggie Sport HD. It’s a ruggedized (yes, that’s a word) version of the company’s existing Bloggie camera, and continues with the line’s smartphone-like form, which includes a 2.7-inch touchscreen display."

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Sony develops power outlet that can recognize devices and users

Sony develops power outlet that can recognize devices and users: "Sony has developed a power outlet that can identify devices plugged into it, as well as individuals using the plug. The company says such technology could allow the electricity usage of individual devices to be monitored so non-essential devices could be switched off remotely in the event of limited electricity supply, or for the billing of customers charging their electric vehicles or mobile devices in public places."

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The robots are coming! Better get used to it | Deep Tech - CNET News

The robots are coming! Better get used to it | Deep Tech - CNET News: "Robots are widely used now, and they're only spread even farther into daily life. The sci-fi future may be closer than you think."

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X-56A to aid NASA in development of new kinds of lightweight, flexible aircraft

X-56A to aid NASA in development of new kinds of lightweight, flexible aircraft: "NASA has announced it will use a modular, unmanned flight research vehicle being built by Lockheed Martin for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to test enabling technologies for new kinds of lightweight, energy-efficient, flexible aircraft. The small aircraft, dubbed the X-56A, will be used to explore ways to suppress vibrations and alleviate the load on flexible aircraft from wind gusts and atmospheric turbulence."

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Hike the United States' most stunning trails from the comfort of home

Hike the United States' most stunning trails from the comfort of home: "From the soaring heights of Denali (Mount McKinley) to surreal slot canyons chiseled below the earth's surface, the National Park System comprises some of the most stunning, superlative lands in the United States. To explore all of them would take an incredible amount of time and resources, but the new Nature Valley Trail View website is making it a little easier."

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Sandwich structure enables cheaper, more efficient hydrogen fuel cells

Sandwich structure enables cheaper, more efficient hydrogen fuel cells: "For the predicted hydrogen economy to become a reality, fuel cells must become more efficient and cost effective. Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) claim to have addressed both these problems by creating a sandwich-like structure that allows more abundant materials to be used as catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells."

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JuiceTank iPhone cover integrates collapsible wall charger

JuiceTank iPhone cover integrates collapsible wall charger: "When you think of wireless charging, the JuiceTank iPhone case probably isn't what springs to mind. The new smartphone case from phone accessory maker, Dedicated, features a collapsible electrical plug on the back that fits into any North American wall socket. Connecting the JuiceTank case to a phone not only gives it solid protection without much bulk, but also ensures you'll always have a "cordless" charger with you."

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Futuristic biplane design eliminates sonic boom

Futuristic biplane design eliminates sonic boom: "A throwback to early 20th Century aviation may hold the key to eliminating the sonic boom - at least according to researchers at MIT and Stanford University. Strongly reminiscent of biplanes still in use today, the researcher's concept supersonic aircraft introduces a second wing which it is claimed cancels the shockwaves generated by objects near or beyond the sound barrier."

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GOLD DESERT EAGLE 50 CAL - YouTube

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NASA's AR headset lets pilots see through fog

NASA's AR headset lets pilots see through fog: "NASA has developed a pair of augmented reality glasses designed especially for commercial airline pilots to see during the worst visual conditions. The glasses include a heads-up display showing a virtual overlay of the runway and airport, head tracking technology, and voice controls - features that may help pilots keep their eyes where they're most needed."

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Subwing – it's sort of like water-skiing underwater

Subwing – it's sort of like water-skiing underwater: "We’ve probably all seen scuba divers on television, hitching rides on the backs of manta rays or sea turtles. For those of us who love the ocean, it looks like a near-magical experience, but ... you shouldn’t do it. Marine biologists will tell you that it’s simply a form of harassment, which the animals themselves don’t particularly enjoy. So, how can you replicate that “flying underwater” experience? Well, Norwegian inventor Simon Sivertsen would suggest you buy his boat-towed Subwing."

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75th anniversary of the Mercedes Benz W125 Silver Arrow - 595 bhp and 750 kg in 1937

75th anniversary of the Mercedes Benz W125 Silver Arrow - 595 bhp and 750 kg in 1937: "Before the "space race" became a metaphor for national technological capability, the Grand Prix motor race was regarded, at least by Hitler and Mussolini, as the most readily available way of displaying its world-leading technological prowess. In 1930s Europe, the exploits of Mercedes Benz and Auto Union for Germany, and Alfa Romeo and Maserati for Italy, were powerful tools key to the national interests of their home countries."

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