All the Windows Phone 7 Phones
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Google's out with Android 2.2 —codename: Froyo—and so far we're impressed. But what is it, exactly? It's a mobile platform... Froyo (following Google's adorable alphabetized dessert naming convention) is the latest iteration of Android, Google's mobile operating system. Simple enough! If y
What Is iPhone 4's FaceTime Video Chat?
Steve Jobs usually saves the meatiest bit of his keynotes for the end. But WWDC's "One More Thing" was a little tame: FaceTime, a video chat system for iPhone 4. So, what's special about FaceTime, and how does it work? First, let's get this out of the way: Yes, FaceTime is video chat, similar
Fujitsu M2010 Joins the Atom Netbook Army, Struggles to Stand Out
Fujitsu's M2010 is a 10.1-inch Windows XP netbook, based on Intel's 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor and 945GSE chipset, with a 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, a 3-cell battery, a 1.3MP webcam and an integrated multi-card reader. Familiar, no? That's what's so curious about the M2010—it really strikes me as ju
Ferrari Gets a Limited Edition Motorola Milestone
As if owning a Ferrari wasn’t enough of a status symbol, the company has tasked Motorola with a custom deco of the original Milestone to slide into pockets lined with one hundred dollar bills. The phone looks pretty delicious in Ferrari red, but if you are hoping to get your hands on it you migh
DuraPower Cell Energized?
The light is within it, yes within its body, oh so comfy and cozy that you can hardly make out its presence. The idea is to incorporate a minitype LED within the traditional AA or AAA battery sans fuss. This is because you may just want to use a mini flashlight at the drop of a hat or because
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, likThermally-Activated Roof Tiles Change Color to Conserve Energy
Posted by AceNik on Dec 3, 2009•
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Since black roof tiles absorb heat and white ones reflect it, we should all just plain re-do our roofs biannually to save energy as the seasons change. Or maybe just get roof tiles that change color on their own.
A bunch of MIT students came up with this funky-looking roofing material, dubbed Thermeleon, which changes color based on temperature. According to initial studies, “in their white state, the tiles reflect about 80 percent of the sunlight falling on them, while when black they reflect only about 30 percent.” This would translate into about a 20 percent saving on cooling costs in the summer.
Pretty neat, but unfortunately there are no plans to commercialize the tiles yet, and even if there were you’d probably have quite a battle with your home owners association to install them. [MIT News via Gizmag]
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