Atari Arcade brings classic games to the Web with HTML5

Atari Arcade brings classic games to the Web with HTML5: "This year marks the 40th anniversary of Atari releasing its first arcade game. The name of that game was Pong, and although the gameplay consisted of nothing more than two paddles moved up and down to deflect a ball to the other side of the screen, it heralded the beginnings of a huge mainstream industry."

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WWII veteran creates bird-friendly wind turbine

WWII veteran creates bird-friendly wind turbine: "World War II veteran Raymond Green, an 89 year old resident of Jackson, California, has created a working prototype of a "bladeless" wind turbine which is bird and bat-friendly, and very quiet in operation. Though still in development at present, Green intends his design to be produced in various sizes, from smaller personal versions to much larger turbines which could be implemented in wind farms."

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Golfer takes delivery of first "Tailor Made" Ferrari in North America

Golfer takes delivery of first "Tailor Made" Ferrari in North America: "It's a given that anyone in the market for a Ferrari is looking to stand out from the crowd. If you are really concerned about the prospect of having to park next to an identical supercar on your next trip to the shops though, you can always go for some extra personalization. Ferrari has long been aware of this dilemma and late last year ramped up its personalization efforts with the launch of the "Tailor Made" program."

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How to Snap Wood With Your Hand - Muscle and Fitness

How to Snap Wood With Your Hand - Muscle and Fitness: "When you were 8 years old, the words ninja and karate master weren’t Internet memes or punch lines but held a place in your mind as legitimate career options. Then you smacked your hand against a wooden board, expecting it to fly apart into splinters, and nearly broke your hand."

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note II, hits shelves in October

Samsung announces Galaxy Note II, hits shelves in October: "Taking the stage at IFA 2012, South Korean technology giant Samsung has announced the successor to its stylus-equipped, supersized Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note II."

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In the flesh: 145 inches of 8K Super Hi-Vision

In the flesh: 145 inches of 8K Super Hi-Vision: "I see your 84-inch 4K TV, and raise you one 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision monster of a display. First seeing light of day back in April, this collaborative effort from Panasonic and Japanese national broadcaster NHK has a resolution of 7680 x 4320 (more than 33 million pixels), and, being a plasma screen, is the first 8K display without need of a backlight. Naturally, Gizmag jumped at the chance to see it in the flesh at IFA 2012."

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WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage

WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage: "WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage"

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KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Farmer won't be charged for shooting rogue deer

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Farmer won't be charged for shooting rogue deer: "A northwestern Minnesota farmer who made news when he got pummeled by a deer won't be charged with shooting the buck out of season."

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"Real-life tricorder" to be tested on International Space Station

"Real-life tricorder" to be tested on International Space Station: "While still impressive, the capabilities of early "tricorders," such as the Scanadu and Dr Jansen's tricorder, fall well short of the Star Trek device that inspired them. But new technology to be tested on the International Space Station (ISS) brings the age of instant diagnosis of medical conditions using a portable device a step closer."

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Pyros Small Tactical Munition hits bulls-eye in field testing

Pyros Small Tactical Munition hits bulls-eye in field testing: "Raytheon's new Pyros small tactical munition has passed an end-to-end live test with flying colors. The Pyros was dropped from a Cobra unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate the glide bomb's semi-active laser and GPS guidance modes, its height-of-burst sensor for standoff detonation above a target, its electronic safe and arm device, and the new five pound NammoTalley multi-effects warhead."

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Fliz bike combines walking, cycling, and nostalgia

Fliz bike combines walking, cycling, and nostalgia: "Bicycles haven't really changed much in over 100 years. Of course the materials used, technologies employed, and safety equipment utilized have all improved a great deal, but two wheels, one of which is linked to pedals by a chain, is still the basic layout."

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Mobile app turns smartphones into “virtual radios” for first responders

Mobile app turns smartphones into “virtual radios” for first responders: "In an emergency, every second counts, and communication between various emergency services and government agencies can be of critical importance."

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