Monthly Archives: June 2008
EarPlanes Help Flight Ear Pain
Some people like flying. They like the takeoff thrust, being up in the air, and going to new places. But for others, flying is painful. This is the case for people who have inner ear issues. The result can be intolerable pressure pain as the airplane ascends or descends quickly. Have to fear, EarPlanes are … Continue reading
Bringing Sight Through Microchips
I get a fuzzy feeling in my stomach when technology helps to bring a happy ending. Biotechnicians have been working for a long time on gadgets that help people with disabilities, especially those with sight or hearing loss. From wearable cameras that interface with the brain to ear implants, science has some promising solutions. One … Continue reading
Cyberknife Robotic Radiation Treatments
The fight on cancer, post development, is always evolving. That means that as technology advances, researchers are creating new ways to attack this awful disease. The Cyberknife, by the Accuray Corporation, allows treatment professionals to target the tumors with pin point accuracy.
Fly Fusion Pentop Computer Student Gift
So, you want to buy a school type gift that is, let’s say, unique. But you also want something that will be really useful for them. Enter the Fly Fusion Pentop Computer. It will give them more time to play video games study.
USB 3.0 Getting A Final (Sillicon) Coating
Not too long ago, I did an article about how development on new standards of USB devices and controllers had halted with the release of USB 2.0. With a capped speed between two USB 2.0 devices of 480 Mbps, this is hardly ideal for increasingly complex computer systems. As file transfers are becoming bulked up … Continue reading
Frets on Fire Open Source Guitar Hero
If you are holding out for a console or just a cheap skate, then this open source version of Guitar Hero should quench your thirst. Frets on Fire has its limitations, but it’s fun to use and the price is right.
AppleScript.THT Mac Trojan in the Wild
Macs have had the privy of not owning market share. Now, that’s good and bad. Good in that malicious individuals won’t target you because of the ROI. And it’s bad because you don’t have much market share! Anyway, Various sources are indicating that a Mac trojan, named AppleScript is actively being exploited.
DuoFertility Skin Patch Ovulation Meter
When folks are trying to get pregnant, all else seems to take a sideline. This is especially true of individuals that are having a harder time getting pregnant. The DuoFertility gadget takes the work out of it by monitoring ovulation markers, a lot.
CharBroil Big Easy Oil Free Turkey Fryer
I have to admit it, I love deep fried turkey. It’s so crisp and juicy. Just thinking about it makes me hungry, and very sleepy (tryptophan)! CharBroil has a new infrared fryer that is completely oil free – and it’s called the Big Easy.
Sungri XCPV 5 Cent kWh Solar Cell
Solar power enthusiasts have always said that around 5 cents per kWh is the magic number to compete with electricity costs. Sungri, a company haling from Hollywood, CA, says that they have a cell that will do it. And it’s called the Xtreme Concentrated Photovoltaic.
