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Dev-Team Shows Live iPhone 3G Unlock 'Yellowsn0w' Demo
[HTML1] This video is the first public demo of the iPhone 3G unlock, named "yellowsn0w", courtesy of Dev-Team member MuscleNerd. With a wave of his hand, he goes from AT&T to T-Mobile, and makes a call. The target release date for the official unlock is New Year's Eve. The unlock will only![MIT Scientists Increase Fuel Cell Efficiency 50% [Fuel Cells]](http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/FuelCellMIT1.jpg)
MIT Scientists Increase Fuel Cell Efficiency 50% [Fuel Cells]
Scientists at MIT have been tackling the efficiency of next-gen power source fuel cells, and have discovered how to significantly improve it. Most current direct-methanol fuel cells use a membrane called Nafion sandwiched between their electrodes, and apparently it's got a flaw. As well as letting h
New Paint Could Block Wi-Fi From Nosey Neighbors
Living in an apartment building, I can spot about twenty active Wi-Fi networks at a time. And the worst part is that they can all see me, too. While we've had RF-blocking paint to cellphone signals for some time, manufacturers have been thwarted when attempting to stop higher frequencies, lik
SunCat Solar Batteries: Well That Was Obvious
Rechargeable batteries can be a bit of a pain—you have to carry around an adapter, find an outlet, and even bend over to plug in the adapter. It's hell, really. The SunCat batteries solve all of these issues while giving the environment a firm pat on the butt by wrapping standard NiMH recha
HTC Shows Off Desire HD in Closer Detail
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHO9A9Zf5g8&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] If you don’t think you have seen enough of the HTC Desire HD over the past week or so, maybe HTC’s own video detailing the phone in — what else — HD on their YouTube page. Take a look at the uni-body
Intel's Next-Gen Atom Puts CPU and GPU on One Fun-Lovin' Chip
Along with its neato Moblin 2.0 netbook OS, Intel's also laid in more detail out what the next generation of Atom looks like—Pineview integrates the CPU, GPU and memory controller onto one chip, making the platform cheaper and less power-hungry overall. As Ars' Jon Stokes points out, this is new
Google Buys BumpTop, But Why?
[HTML1] Yesterday, TechCrunch caught wind of a very interesting rumor that stated Google was either preparing to buy BumpTop, or that the deal has already gone down. Since then, the story has been confirmed by Google themselves, however there was no reason nor did their exist any detail
How many atoms to build a computer?
Because transistors will inevitably stop to shrink in size in the future, European researchers are studying atomic-scale computing. According to ICT Results, this would allow computer processes to be carried out in a single molecule. ‘In theory, atomic-scale computing could put computers more powe
Aria Headed for HTC’s Home Turf Taiwan
Since its announcement, the HTC Aria has been seen as a device exclusive to America through AT&T, but it’s looking to pack its bags and take a trip to Taiwan. FarEasTone – one of the bigger carriers over there – will be holding the device starting tomorrow. It’s not packing the mostTornado Tower Looks Like a Cloud, Makes Its Own Energy
Posted by AceNik on Jul 20, 2009•
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The Tornado Tower is a design for a performing arts center in Taipei, Taiwan, and man is it crazy. That huge bubble on top is where the theater sits, and the whole thing harnesses the wind for energy.
The entire exterior is covered with curved fins that generate wind energy while also making it look like a huge cloud. At least it would be, if it was selected as the winning entry in the contest to design the performing arts center. Which is wasn’t. But still, it’s a pretty stunning design. [Plus Mood via Inhabitat]
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