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June 30, 2007

ARGH! Enough about the iPhone already!!!

by @ 12:56 pm. Filed under Commentary

Enough about the iPhone already!
[Vent mode on]
For the past week, nearly every single one of my RSS feeds has been 'disabled' as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't matter if it was Engadget, Gizmodo, or electronics hacking sites, they were all worthless for the week and continue to be so today. Why?
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June 28, 2007

How a pinball machine is designed and built

by @ 6:15 pm. Filed under Pinball

The designers have a little fun and play-test the machine
Ever wondered just how all of those custom plastic pieces, mechanical assemblies, and electronic circuits are designed and built to make a fun pinball machine?
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June 22, 2007

Rejoice for the Indiana Jones 4 movie is on the way!

by @ 5:40 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff

Indiana Jones
Harrison Ford had donned his Indy costume and Spielberg is rolling the film!
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June 17, 2007

When two worlds collide: Ferrari + Port-A-Potty

by @ 8:45 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff

Ferrari parked next to a portable toilet
How often do you get to see a Ferrari parked next to a portable toilet?
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June 16, 2007

Real world gas and driving data of a small SUV

by @ 6:20 pm. Filed under Commentary

Pumping expensive gas
This is probably more of a curiosity for data-minded people than anything, but here is the complete gas price, gas mileage, and miles driven for the nearly four years I drove a compact SUV.
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June 4, 2007

Amazing robot with perfect balance

by @ 6:14 pm. Filed under Electronics, Technology, Video

The Murata Boy bicycle riding balancing robot
Able to balance perfectly on only two wheels, you have to see the videos to appreciate just how cool this is!
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