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Jan
3
2006

Last 1000 pixels worth $20,000



Posted in Latest news

The last 1000 pixels on MillionDollarHomepage.com are being auctioned on eBay. For anyone that hasn't already heard, the site sell pixels at $1 each, and there are only 1000 left.

eBay Auction

Jan
2
2006

EyeBud wearable display for iPod Video



Posted in Latest news and Technology

eyeBudeMagin, which makes video display products for military and industrial uses, has unveiled the EyeBud headset, a new wearable display for video iPods.The headset gives the feeling of watching a 105-inch display from 12 feet away, and will cost $600.

I could see how this would be good for long motorway journeys, all I need now is a cigarette lighter adaptor for my mini fridge…

Jan
1
2006

Contemplating Existence Wallpaper



Posted in Latest news and Site news

Contemplating Existence

A modified pic from my window, taken while listening to Nichts in der Welt by Die Ärzte. I love the view at sunset

Download [1280×1024]
Download Widescreen [1680×1050]
Download Widescreen [1900×1200]

Dec
30
2005

Man meets God, answers some big questions



Posted in Latest news

At fullmoon.nu, Harry Stottle has described an experience he had where he met God. It's a bit philosophical, and from the article I don't know whether he's describing actually meeting God or just remembering an acid trip.

See for yourself [Fullmoon.nu]

Dec
6
2005

Remote Controlled USB Missiles



Posted in Latest news

Remote Controlled MissilesMarks & Spencers are selling a USB dart launcher that can be controlled remotely using a mouse. The USB launcher is available for
£19.50, and they’re already working on a way to control a set over
VNC…

M&S Online Shop

Oct
14
2005

Gigabyte Quad SLI Mobo supports up to 10 displays



Posted in Latest news and Technology

Gigabyte have released a motherboard with four 16x PCI-Express slots, as well as two PCIe 1x slots. This means that by plugging in another graphics card to one of the slower slots, it's possible to connect 10 displays, giving you a desktop resolution of 6400×2048. I'm not sure whether you'd be able to play HL2 on one of these, but it would rock if you could. They managed to get it working with only a 480W PSU.
10 LCDs

Source: Tom's Hardware

Oct
10
2005

Terror Alert Status Increased



Posted in Latest news

The newswires have reported that the French Government has announced that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's White Flag factory, effectively disabling their military.

The Germans also increased their alert state from “disdainful arrogance” to “dress in uniform and sing marching songs”. They have two higher levels, “invade a neighbour” and “lose”.

The Italians have increased their alert level from “shout loudly and excitedly” to “elaborate military posturing”. Two more levels remain, “ineffective combat operations” and “change sides”.

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from “isolationism” to “find somewhere else in the Middle East ripe for regime change”. Their remaining higher alert states are “take on the world” and “ask the British for help”.

Finally in Great Britain they've gone from “pretend nothing's happening” to “make another cup of tea”. Their higher levels are “remain resolutely cheerful” and “win”.

Oct
6
2005

MIT I/O Brush



Posted in Latest news

MIT have created a paint brush that lets you draw onto a screen with
textures from the world around you. By holding the brush over a
surface, a picture or video can be used as a texture for the brush.
Watching the video is the best way to understand it.

Source: MIT

Oct
3
2005

VoomPC – InCar PC for less than $300



Posted in Latest news

VoomPCVIA Technologies and Mini-box.com recently announced the VoomPC family of x86 car PC kits for the telematics market. Based on the low-power EPIA-series Mini-ITX mainboards from VIA Technologies, the x86-based PC barebone is specifically designed for the ultra-power sensitive conditions of
in-vehicle applications.

Only two varieties are currently available, costing $299 and $319. The PCs are targetted at people who need access to data on the move, and are ideal for GPS navigation, or World of Warcraft while you're stuck in traffic jams.

The unit is claimed to use between 15-30 watts, less than the dimmest car parking lights. The VoomPC also features advanced audio control, with 'anti-thump' technology that keeps car amplifiers turned off while the
PC starts, eliminating annoying speaker thumps and pops, while the VIA Vinyl Audio Six-TRAC audio codec enables stunning six-channel surround sound for a more authentic listening experience with greater depth, the
companies stated.

Source: DigiTimes
Manufacturer: Mini-Box

Aug
21
2005

Amazon Opens Sex Shop



Online marketplace Amazon has quietly opened a Sex Store selling over 40,000 products. The store is located in the category ‘Sex & Sensuality’.

Now you can order anything and make it look like a book…


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