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Saturday, March 1st, 2008
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Scientists Build Optical Databus Capable of Tbps Transfers [Speed]
19:35 29.02.2008
Scientists Build Optical Databus Capable of Tbps Transfers [Speed]
 IBM's new prototype 48-way optical databus takes up just 3 mm of width on a PCB, and is capable of a truly ridiculous data rate of around 8 Tbps. That's roughly 5,000 high-definition video streams per second, even if better has been done on fiber. Even better, this "green optical link" is a hundred times more power efficient than conventional electronic connections, so the environment benefits too.
Who needs a databus with such a high data rate? For the time being, probably only petaflop supercomputer designers needing to route vast numbers of bits very quickly between parallel processors and memory banks. Before too long though, the size and weight savings offered by that lower power consumption could mean you'd see scaled-down versions of the technology in your laptop or even your phone.
The cleverest bit is that the guys at IBM made these new "optocard" circuits by using commercially available parts and standard techniques like surface-mount soldering. This means the innovations may make it into real products much sooner than if they'd used custom technology.
It's apparently "the world's fastest and most highly integrated optical databus to date," and all that amazing speed is powered by little laser beams, guys... frickin' laser beams. And that's just cool. [Physorg]
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iPhone SDK Detail Rumors: No Accessory Support, iTunes-Centric [Iphone Rumor]
20:13 29.02.2008
iPhone SDK Detail Rumors: No Accessory Support, iTunes-Centric [Iphone Rumor]
 iLounge says they've gotten an inside look at the iPhone SDK and came up with a few interesting details, one of which is the limitation imposed on developers that they won't be able to use the dock connector to interface with accessories. That means no third-party GPS connector (or other similar devices). What supposedly will be accessible is the camera, the Wi-Fi, and the "phone" itself, which is slightly more permissive than we thought Apple would be.
As for iTunes, it seems like the iTunes Store is going to be a "hub" for application downloads. If you're a developer and want to charge for your app, you've got a method to do that through the store. This, assuming that Apple has approved your app, because they're going to "act as a gatekeeper for all applications," meaning that if you're making something a little risque or hack-ish, you run the risk of being turned down. [iLounge]
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Time Capsule Initial Verdict: Smooth Sailing, No Surprises [Apple]
20:18 29.02.2008
Time Capsule Initial Verdict: Smooth Sailing, No Surprises [Apple]
 We've been fiddling with Time Capsule since it arrived this AM, and so far it works as billed, clean and easy. The star of the show is really the new AirPort Utility software, which now comes with some neat tricks for the network-phobic. Most of all, we're learning the ins and outs of adding external drives, using networked printers, and setting up that potentially nasty initial data dump.
We've actually set up the Time Capsule several different ways already, as the only router in the network, and as an Ethernet-linked node on an existing wireless network. The start-up wizard in AirPort Utility asks you plainly what you want to do, in increasing steps like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book. I know some of you don't need that kind of child's play, but this kind of thing will even help you when you tell your mom to get one of these and realize you won't have to do tech support too.
 Once you've got it set up, either as your router or a node on your network, you can just pop into Time Machine and see it listed as a drive. If that's all you want, select the drive and you're as good as done. That first dump can be a real doozy though, so keep some things in mind:
• Set aside an entire night to get it done.
• Consider connecting via Ethernet, especially if you have an 802.11b/g Mac. (Time Capsule has Gigabit 10/100/1000Base-T wired connectivity.)
• Try not to interrupt the first dump, as the subsequent file-integrity check will take a long time too.
But say you buy the 500GB Time Capsule, and want to use an external 1TB drive to do all your serious backing up. When you connect it via USB, it is automatically visible in both the AirPort Utility and the Time Machine on your Mac. What you can't do is merge the two to make one massive 1.5TB volume, though. You have to choose one or the other.  In some cases, you may want to connect the USB drive you already use for Time Machine to the Time Capsule, to simply make the process wireless. Bear in mind that if you do that, you still have to make the massive initial dump: Time Capsule won't recognize that drive as your previous Time Machine drive, but just as new storage that you can use.
The internal drive and any external drives can be seen as standard network drives, too, across both Mac and PC platforms—checking the guest friendly option in AirPort Utility's disk settings is helpful there. Speaking of PC compatibility, Apple appears to be promoting Time Capsule, at least by word of mouth and in all the support literature, as a dual-platform product, even though its core Time Machine software is not available to Windows users. You can use third-party backup software and select Time Capsule as the target drive, though there are certainly many competing products that will let you do this for cheaper.
The only significant problem I've run into is the networked printer. I connected a printer to Time Capsule that I had set up for local use on my Mac. Time Capsule recognized it immediately, and the printer selection on the Mac itself showed it just fine, but when I went to actually send over a print job, I got an error that the printer was offline. (Eddie Izzard fans would've appreciated the ensuing angry outburst: "Not offline! No. Online. Control-P Print!!") I don't blame Time Capsule yet. I'm going to try it with some other printers soon, and will get to the root of it.
We will continue to test this and alert you to any issues, but in the meantime it's safe to say that this is a worthwhile product for people who have the money and want the convenience. How often do you refuse to connect the USB to your backup drive because it would hamper your style? How often are you afraid, after a long period of not backing up, of the time it may take you to perform a backup. Those issues go away with Time Capsule.
But there's a cost, particularly at the 1TB model, which is $200 more than the $300 500GB model. When we ask about this, all we get back is that these are "server grade" drives. Great, thanks, but we're gonna recommend the 500GB version. If you have 300GB of backup or less you're covered, and if you have 1TB of backup or more, you're better off scoring some massive drive or drive array at discount, and plugging it in via USB. Now go back the #&#$% up!!! [Time Capsule on Giz]
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How to Make a DIY USB Fan [Gadgets]
21:50 29.02.2008
How to Make a DIY USB Fan [Gadgets]
If you're both cheap and enjoy losing your eye thanks to a flying CD shard, take a look at this home-made USB Cooler. All you have to do is take an old CD, cut it up like a fan, melt it down so you can twist the shards, stick a cork in the middle, hook up a few wires to a little motor, hook that up to a USB port, and you're good to go. If you're really lucky, nothing will happen and you'll get a nice breeze. If you're unlucky, however, say goodbye to your corneas.
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SkyWalker 12-Foot-Tall Bicycle Probably Requires Jedi Abilities [Not Star Wars]
01:00 01.03.2008
SkyWalker 12-Foot-Tall Bicycle Probably Requires Jedi Abilities [Not Star Wars]
 In a clear effort to electrocute himself with powerlines or just cut his head with a traffic light, someone has created a 12-foot-tall bicycle from scratch. Called the SkyWalker TallBike, these bikes are not for the faint of heart. In fact, they are built for absolute lunatics. In other words, I want to ride one. Update: We talked with Brad Graham, the inventor, about how it was made and how it really works. Details and more picts after the jump.
According to Brad, the 12-foot SkyWalker is so strong that it can easily take a 500-pound pilot, a little trivia fact that makes me imagine a Fantasia hippo driving one. The bike has a built-in ladder that stops just bellow the seat, obviously to get you to the top while giving you enough space to pedal comfortably. The distance between the seat and the pedals makes it suitable for most people between 5'-8" and 6'-4.
Jesús Díaz: How much time did it take you to build this bike?
Brad Graham: SkyWalker was made in a single weekend. All welding was done outdoors in -10 degree weather using a basic AC welder.
JD: You built it with spare parts, right?
BG: Yes. All parts were scavanged from the local dump with the exception of a few lengths of hardware store electrical conduit for the frame.
JD: OK, and now the really OMFG part: how the heck do you ride this thing?
BG: The bike is very easy to ride if you trust it. Climbing the ladder while it is in motion takes some time to get used to, but after a few tries, I was able to get to the top with a coffee in one hand. Many people tried SkyWalker, and had no problem at all riding it.
I trust Brad. Or maybe not, but I want one. And then I will divorce, marry the bearded woman and buy a monkey. [Atomic Zombie and Instructables]
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ONELink Wireless, Networked, Talking Smoke Alarms Tell You When to Get the Hell Out [Alarm]
03:00 01.03.2008
ONELink Wireless, Networked, Talking Smoke Alarms Tell You When to Get the Hell Out [Alarm]
 If you are ever confronted with a fire or carbon monoxide situation in your home, it goes without saying that you would want an alarm that will give you the best chance to escape. That having been said, the ONELink system from First Alert does just about everything outside of physically carrying you out of the building. Because they can be wirelessly networked (up to 16 units), when one of the devices goes off, they will all go off, giving you more time to take action no matter where you are in a building.
The ONELink can also give you verbal alerts that define whether you are dealing with smoke or carbon monoxide and where the problem is occurring in your home. They can even be tested and/or programmed using your standard television remote. As you might expect, the ONELink is a bit pricey at $99 a unit, but if they work as advertised, it may be a small price to pay. [Smarthome and First Alert via Gizmag]
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Cellphone Makers Have No Idea Why We Hate Their Phones [Cellphones]
04:30 01.03.2008
Cellphone Makers Have No Idea Why We Hate Their Phones [Cellphones]
 Cellphone makers like LG, Moto and Nokia are apparently laboring harder than ever over what we think about their phones (mostly not happy thoughts!). But guess what? Even with this newfound "concern" they still don't get it. Here's a couple of their ridiculous, out-of-touch ideas about how make us happy from a panel at MWC:
One panelist suggested that cellphone makers tap into consumers' "neural networks", while another said they should understand their subliminal needs. WTF?
I actually know what a neural network is. But WTF does it have to do with making a phone that's not crappy? This is all BS business-speak, and talking and thinking like that is why makers put out shitty, unintuitive phones. They should make a phone with how real people use phones in mind.
This "changed world" where "there is more relevance in what other consumers say than what the company is saying" isn't a bad thing, though the article implies that's how the handset makers feel. And as long as they feel that way, they'll keep trying to push crap into people's pockets. [NYT]
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psyence by zёzick
23:21 27.02.2008
psyence by zёzick
 click on a pick bit rate: 256 kbps year: 2008 style:chill-out (psy-chill, dub) size: 111 mb play time: 60.51 min 01. Nada - Raja Mati 02. Kuba - It Could Be 03. Zen Lemonade - Die Ashanti 04. Humito - Monkey Puzzle 05. Puff Dragon - Chinese Radio (Beijing Taxi Version) 06. Tripswitch - Roll You Own 07. Youth & Pete Lazonby - Lifesong 08. Shulman - First Came The Stars 09. Deep Dive Corp ft. Basham & Bashir - Brilliance 10. Kuba - Let Go http://ifolder.ru/5528866
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chuck love - frozen in minneapolis ep [2005]
23:54 27.02.2008
chuck love - frozen in minneapolis ep [2005]
 Artist :: Chuck Love
Title :: Frozen In Minneapolis EP
Lable :: Salted Music US (SLT004)
Style :: Deep House
Date Released :: 05.07.2005
Format/Source :: Vinyl 12"Quality :: CBR 320 kbps | 44,1Hz | Joint-Stereo
Size :: 42,3MB
More house gems from Miguel Mig's Salted Music. 'Spread The Love' is a smooth old school jam with catchy guitar riffs uplifting pianoes and a seriously catchy vocal hook. Next up you will find 'El Divorcee'. A percussive latin flavored trac with a cunky sub bass line and flamenco guitar licks ready to set the dance floor on fuego. 'Back In My Life' is a bouncin' cut with a soulful vocal hook funky ass punchy B-line and chopped Sax riff! This is an all around diverse flavored EP with a little something for everybody!
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soulcast volume 2
19:46 28.02.2008
soulcast volume 2
soulcast volume 2
artist: va
title: soulcast volume 2
format: dj mix
releasedate: 28-02-2008
quality: 192 kbps / 44,1kHz
playtime: 58:35
size: 80.6 Mb
genre: soulful house
promo use only
tracklist:
01. andre harris - what makes u think (key-a-pella) [innate soul digital]
02. andre harris - feel this (vox) [innate soul digital]
03. danny clark - fading to grey (original vocal mix) [barcoda]
04. groove junkies ft wendy brune - work it out (gj's funk fusion dub) [morehouse]
05. justin michael & secret soul ft gina rene - celebration of music (peak time dub mix) [hermosa]
06. reel people - amazing (tarantulaz main mix) [papa]
07. jamie lewis ft keith thompson - body music (jamie lewis main mix) [purple music]
08. julius papp & dave warrin - lookin up (vocal excursion) [esho]
09. ranura de alma - mariposa (word of mouth remix) [sun soaked]
10. darryl dbonneau - revenge (scott wozniak club mix) [jellybean soul]
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RECORD GLAM VOL. 1
01:23 01.03.2008
RECORD GLAM VOL. 1
RECORD GLAM VOL. 1
Музыка счастливых людей Released: February 15, 2008 Label: Радио RECORD (4LUV Records) Cat№: AR-01335 Genre: House/Soulful House/Funky House/Disco House/Deep House Format: mixed CD Bit rate: 320kbit, 44100Hz Joint Stereo Total Time: 1:07:00 Total Size: 143 MB More Info and Listen:  radiorecord.ruну вот и русское произведение... ну в смысле микс )) мне понравился... -------------------------------- Product DescriptionRECORD GLAM VOL. 1«Радио Рекорд» и лейбл «4LUV» представляет абсолютно новую серию дисков, который доказывает, что хаус-музыка – это не только жесткий электронный бит, но и красивые мелодии, запоминающиеся гармонии, чувственный вокал и «живые» инструментальные партии. SOULFUL HOUSE - это легкая и ненавязчивая музыка, которая надолго заряжает позитивным настроением. Блеск гламура, красивые люди и сладкая жизнь – все это в серии миксов «RECORD GLAM». Музыка счастливых людей...Диск скомпилирован хорошо известным за рубежом российских хаус-продюсером ди-джеем Слайдером. Пластинки его проекта «4LUV» (совместного с DJ My Stereo) регулярно выпускаются на европейских и американских рекорд-лейблах. Highly Recommended!!!--------------------------------- TRACKLISTING --------------------------------- 01. Central Ave - For Only You (4LUV Remix) [Delectro Rec] 02. Blake Reary feat. John Hull - Hot Commodity (4LUV Vocal Mix) [Delecto Rec] 03. 4LUV feat. Kathy Moon - How Are U [4LUV Rec] 04. 4LUV – Can You Feel It [4LUV Rec] 05. Roed Svensk & DJ Circle – We Play House [White Lotus Club] 06. Doobie J feat. Yvonne Yanney - Sunshine (DJ Slider Goes Deep Mix) [Citrus Sound Rec] 07. Dan Rubell featuring Erin Perry - In The Sunshine (4LUV Soulectro Vocal) [Guajiara Rec] 08. DJ Slider - 4Leaf [4LUV Rec] 09. 4LUV feat. Jane - I Found It Out (Original Mix) [La Musique Fantastique] 10. Divided Souls feat. Kwame Remy – I Can Feel (Yogi & Husky's Random Soul Rub) [White Lotus Club] 11. DJ Slider - New Soulectro [Delecto Rec] 12. Doobie J feat. Martha Evans - Saturday Night (4LUV Soulectro Mix) [Citrus Sound Rec] ----------------------------------- Links:(openfile.ru)  Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar----------------------------------- Links:(filehoster.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar----------------------------------- а теперь не мои ссылки, найденне на просторах и-нета, при поиске инфы про релиз... ))) Скачать / Download Record Glam vol.1 2008----------------------------------- Links:(openfile.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar----------------------------------- Links:(dump.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar_parth1.rar Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar_parth2.rar----------------------------------- Links:(rapidshare.com) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth1.rar Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth2.rar----------------------------------- Links:(zippyshare.com) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth1.rar Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth2.rar----------------------------------- Links:(zippyshare.com) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth1.rar Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth2.rar----------------------------------- Links:(filegu.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1----------------------------------- Links:(filestock.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1----------------------------------- Links:(Ifolder.ru) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth1.rar Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1_parth2.rar----------------------------------- Links:(xtra.me.uk) Скачать Record_GLAM_vol.1.rar-----------------------------------
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TiVo Rewards Program Ending May 28th [TiVo Scheme]
18:00 01.03.2008
TiVo Rewards Program Ending May 28th [TiVo Scheme]
 TiVo is officially saying bye-bye to their rewards scheme, and any unused points must be spent by April 28, this year. To get the reward points blowout well underway, TiVo has added a few extra choices to the scheme, including a My DVR Expander drive, (28500 points); TiVo Rewards Entertainment Package (120,00 points) and a TiVo Rewards Ultimate Entertainment Package (150,000 points.) The entertainment packages will both offer TiVo HD with lifetime service and a TiVo Wireless Adapter, whilst the Ultimate package will come with a My DVR Expander drive, too.
TiVo Lovers, the blog responsible for breaking this story, has said a replacement rewards network is in the pipelines. It sure makes sense, and we would be totally bummed if there wasn't something in the works to commend our undying loyalty. We want rewards, dammit. [TiVo Lovers via TiVoBlog]
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WiiMax Gun Gives Laser Sites, Takes Dignity [Peripherals]
19:00 01.03.2008
WiiMax Gun Gives Laser Sites, Takes Dignity [Peripherals]
[ Error: Irreparable invalid markup ('<img [...] http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11233">') in entry. Owner must fix manually. Raw contents below.] <lj-raw><small>19:00 01.03.2008</small><br> <b><a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/243922786/wiimax-gun-gives-laser-sites-takes-dignity">WiiMax Gun Gives Laser Sites, Takes Dignity [Peripherals] </a></b><br> <p><img alt="wii_light_gun_box.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/03/wii_light_gun_box.jpg" class="center:/>While Nintendo may have invented one of the most graceful products of the modern era in the Wiimote, such only makes it all the more tempting for third party manufacturers (as well as Nintendo its freaking self) to spoil the fun with extrapolation. Take the Wiimax, it turns your Wiimote into a coveted plastic machine gun or rifle—but it doesn't stop there, my friends. </p><p>WiiMax takes superfluousness of design one step further, adding a laser site. While some may believe the laser is for aiming, the wiser among us realize that the Wiimax's designer, forced to take such a lousy position, added the laser in hopes that a mirror would one day refract the beam into a user's eyes, burning the retina like a sizzling egg and preventing any more enjoyment/bastardization of the Wiimote. </p> <p>Seriously, these peripherals are the equivalent to putting a sweater on a cat. The cat may look stupid, but you're the one who looks like a douchebag. Please stop. [<a href="http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11233">product </a>via <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/29/wii-light-gun-gets-laser-sight-for-precision-aim/">technabob</a>]</p> <br style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e2ab0f22b1bba3e6811abe7de742382a"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=e2ab0f22b1bba3e6811abe7de742382a"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=e2ab0f22b1bba3e6811abe7de742382a" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/> <p><a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=oHGghQ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=oHGghQ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=RrLbGjF"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=RrLbGjF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MwepR5F"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MwepR5F" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=mXhXnkf"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=mXhXnkf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=SNhCHVf"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=SNhCHVf" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/243922786" height="1" width="1"/> <br clear="all"> <p></p><small><a href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/243922786/wiimax-gun-gives-laser-sites-takes-dignity">read more</a> at <a href="http://gizmodo.com">Gizmodo</a></small></lj-raw><div align="right"><small><a href="http://hiero.ru/rss2lj/" rel="nofollow">rss2lj</a></small></div> |
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If you've just updated your iPhone to the 1.1.4 firmware and have been awaiting an easy jailbreak and unlock process, iNdependence v1.4 beta 5 is out and brings "jailbreak, activation, SSH installation and ringtone/wallpaper/application." The Mac-only software is still beta and as it goes with any iPhone hacking, you must use caution, especially with the SDK coming next week. [
Having an air conditioner running during the summer while we're sitting naked on our leather chairs is luxurious enough, but an air conditioner that also kills germs? That's just plain opulent. Samsung's Vivace Shadow and Neo-Forte (black and white) air conditioners do just that, using their Micro Plasma Ion technology to kill 78 percent of fungus and 58 percent of bacteria within 30 minutes in a closed environment. It may look like a printer, but when's the last time you hung a printer on the wall? [
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That website where you upload a picture of yourself and it tells you which celebrities you look like is fun, but what if you could do the same thing in reverse? Microsoft's latest image-based face search has just that application, allowing you to potentially upload a picture of a celebrity and find matches on dating sites depending on how close he or she looks to the shot you picked. That's right, you can pick a date based on their likeness to Angelina Jolie or Evangeline Lilly. Plus, if you're having a hard time getting over a breakup, you can pick a woman that looks as close to your ex as possible, ensuring that your relationship will be long and healthy. [
This is a pen that is also a slingshot. That means you can shoot a rock at the head of that dick in the cubicle across the aisle from you that always listens to his headphones loud enough for you to hear it, but then when he goes looking for a culprit, you'll just be making some notes on the latest earnings report. The perfect crime! Hit the jump for a video of this bad boy in action.
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Gadget addiction. It sounds stupid, but names like "Crackberry" exist for a reason. Think of all the shiny gadgets you own and ask yourself "could I do without?" More specifically, which gadget do you need more—a computer or a cellphone?
AppleInsider says Apple is "actively" poking Sony (as opposed to other BR manufacturers) for slot-loading Blu-ray drives for MacBook Pros—Apple supposedly even wanted to offer BR SuperDrives with the 
Amazon's Unbox service might finally get some HD action. This screencap is from a survey sent out to their customer panel—notice the $4.99 pricepoint to rent an HD movie is the same as iTunes. Where's the "cheaper, plz" option? They also asked whether there's interest in subscriptions—like to "hit movies," or say, indie flicks. What say ye? [Thanks Michael!]
Need to unwind? The RelaxStyle Room Palette Effect lamp can transport you to a tranquil undersea world at the push of a button. The lamp projects light onto walls or ceilings that resemble undulating waves—giving users the feeling of being submerged in shallow water, looking up into the sunlight. You can even set a timer that will automatically shut the light show down after 120 minutes. That way you can blissfully set adrift into sleep and peacefully pee your pants in the middle of the night. Available for $69. [
David Eggers can now add time travel entrepreneur to his long list of literary and social accomplishments thanks to the Eco Park Time Travel Mart he recently opened in LA. Some of the humorous products available for purchase include: mammoth chunks, barbarian repellent, packets of shade and anti-robot fluid. More info after the break.
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Fans of green technology will undoubtedly be glad to hear that MSI has developed a working concept design that utilizes Stirling Engine Theory to power a motherboard fan. Instead of conventional electricity, the fan will harvest heat emanating from the processor to function. 
Well, that didn't take to long; aptly named Flickr user, nakedmac has taken the plastic white goodness from off of his