Adobe sneak peeks amazing "de-blurring" plug-in for Photoshop

Adobe sneak peeks amazing "de-blurring" plug-in for Photoshop: "Adobe showed what it calls a "sneak peek" of some technology at last week's MAX conference, that may or may not make its way into a future version of Photoshop (we're pretty sure it will)."

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Home-built rocket climbs to 121,000 feet in 92 seconds

Home-built rocket climbs to 121,000 feet in 92 seconds: "Launched from Black Rock Desert in Nevada on September 30 in an attempt to win John Carmack's 100kft Micro Prize, Derek Deville's home-built Qu8k rocket reached an altitude of 121,000 feet (36.8 km) after 92 seconds flight ... and captured some excellent video footage along the way."

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RoChair offers a unique form of wheelchair propulsion

RoChair offers a unique form of wheelchair propulsion: "Imagine if the only way of propelling yourself on a bicycle was to reach down and turn one of the wheels with your hand. It would be pretty inefficient, yet that's essentially how a wheelchair works."

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Nissan developing 10-minute EV charger

Nissan developing 10-minute EV charger: "If there are two obstacles that are still keeping the general public from embracing electric cars, those would have to be the vehicles' limited driving range and long charging times."

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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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