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Booq’s Boa Squeeze Backpack Makes Use of Limited Real Estate

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:32 PM ET   |   0

The booq Boa squeeze is extreme organization in a small package. By design, the pack is not meant to hold your entire life. But it is suited to carry a lot of miscellaneous items that can be organized into ... READ MORE

Is Apple Readying a 15-inch MacBook Air?

Posted by  Alice Truong  Mon Nov 28, 2011 03:04 PM ET   |   0

The Apple rumor mill never closes, not even for Thanksgiving. Technically, the latest is from the Monday morning after: Apple is said to revamp the MacBook Air lineup with a new 15-inch model in the first quarter of 2012, ... READ MORE

Case Turns Your MacBook into a Vintage Book

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri Nov 11, 2011 01:11 PM ET   |   1

We’ve already discussed how to give your iPad a bookish flair, but check out Twelve South‘s vintage case for the MacBook. BookBook is a handmade, leather case that offers protection for the MacBook. It’s made of two hardback... READ MORE

Replace Your MacBook’s Aluminum Casing with 24K Gold and Diamonds

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri Oct 14, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

In 2008, Apple debuted a line of unibody laptops using aircraft-grade aluminum, shedding the not-so-eco-friendly plastic enclosure. The design and material stuck. But that doesn’t mean you can’t cover your computer in something a bit... READ MORE

The Cheapest Gadgets for Black Friday

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Sep 21, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

It might only be the beginning of fall, but some people are already gearing up for Black Friday. dealnews released its fourth annual predictions on gadget sales for this November, using a methodoogy taking into account how much prices ... READ MORE

Are New MacBook Pros on the Horizon?

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Sep 13, 2011 09:18 PM ET   |   0

Did you hear that? That’s the sound of yet another Apple rumor. Apple might be highly secretive, but that doesn’t stop everyone else from chatting. AppleInsider reported Tuesday the company is preparing a refresh of the MacBook Pro line... READ MORE

MacBook Air Doubles as Kitchen Knife

Posted by  Alice Truong  Thu Sep 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   2

The latest cooking craze? The MacBook Air. SLIDESHOW: Top 10 Social Networking Sites A Japanese blogger who described the Air to be “like a Chinese cleaver” decided to test his own statement, using the laptop as a knife on ... READ MORE

Get Ready to Game with the Razer Blade

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri Aug 26, 2011 04:42 PM ET   |   1

Gamers, rejoice. Razer has come out with the Blade, touting as “the world’s first true gaming laptop.” While that notion is a bit stretched (many manufacturers make laptops suitable for World of Warcraft), gamer and laptop... READ MORE

Alleged MacBook 3G Prototype Pulled From eBay

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Aug 16, 2011 06:07 PM ET   |   0

A coveted MacBook Pro, allegedly 3G capable, almost fetched $70,000 on eBay before being removed from the site at the request of Apple, reported MacRumors. The seller claimed he purchased the laptop, which dates back to 2007, from Craigslist, ... READ MORE

Is This Acer’s MacBook Air Challenger?

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Aug 10, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   1

Oh look, the MacBook Air. Oh wait, no, it might be an Acer, entering the ultra-thin laptop industry. These images are reportedly leaked from Vietnam, according to Engadget. Note that from here on out, all the details we’re talking ... READ MORE

Enter Engadget’s Back-to-School Contest to Win $3,000 of Gear

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Aug 2, 2011 02:52 PM ET   |   0

It’s back to school season. Rather than shop, try your luck at Engadget’s back-to-school giveaway. The blog will be giving away 15 sets of gear worth $3,000 a piece. Among the goodies is an HP Pavilion dm1-3020us netbook, Sony ... READ MORE

PCWorld: Three Alternatives to MacBook Air

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Jul 20, 2011 09:24 PM ET   |   0

If you’re a Windows diehard, don’t fret. PCWorld has put together three alternatives to the MacBook Air: the ASUS UX21 (not yet in stores), Samsung Series 9 and Sony Vaio Z (recently available for preorder). Here’s a glance at ... READ MORE

Was Speculation Right About MacBook Air’s Specs?

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Jul 20, 2011 05:18 PM ET   |   0

Does the MacBook Air’s specs hold up to speculation? About a week ago, ever-reliable AppleInsider reported on the Air’s likely new specifications. Its source, Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the Air will likely come with 4...READ MORE

New MacBook Airs On Sale Thursday (Tomorrow)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Jul 20, 2011 05:04 PM ET   |   0

The MacBook Air just got a little slicker. With the white MacBook all but discontinued, the MacBook Air is now the Apple’s entry-level computer. The line was refreshed today, with faster processors, Thunderbolt ports for super-fast transfers...READ MORE

White MacBook Now Available Only to Educational Institutions

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Jul 20, 2011 04:45 PM ET   |   0

Apple debuted some refreshed computers today, but noticeably missing is the white MacBook. Apple pulled the entry-level MacBook from its online store and website, but the computer is still available for education institutions, AppleInsider reported.... READ MORE

‘Applefied Ads’ Apply Apple’s Minimalism to Other Ad Campaigns (Photos)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Jul 18, 2012 07:00 AM ET   |   0

King of minimalism, Apple’s effective marketing appeals to people looking for uncomplicated solutions. Given Apple’s wild success with its computers and mobile devices, we can say minimalism works. With this in mind, a blog has decided...READ MORE

Flat Speaker is Thinner than a Credit Card (Photos)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Jun 26, 2012 03:10 PM ET   |   0

If you want a set of speakers to match your MacBook Air, then check out the thin boombox. Measuring a half a millimeter thick (thinner than credit cards), the speaker design from Hannes Harms, a masters candidate at the ... READ MORE

Meet the World’s First Flying, Crash-Proof Robot

Posted by  Stephanie Pearson  Fri Jun 15, 2012 07:00 AM ET   |   0

  Scientists at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems in Lausanne, Switzerland, have been hard at work inventing the world’s first flying robot that can crash, pick itself up, and fly off again. “We build robots that are better adapted ... READ MORE

Apple Censors ‘Jailbreak’ in U.S. iTunes Results

Posted by  Alice Truong  Thu May 17, 2012 03:53 PM ET   |   0

The latest bad word in Apple’s dictionary: jailbreak. Apple has begun censoring the word in its U.S. iTunes store, with some results showing up as “j*******k,” Shoutpedia reports. However, screenshots from international stores... READ MORE

Ultra-Rugged External Power Pack Delivers Juice in Extreme Conditions

Posted by  Eric Rogell  Mon May 7, 2012 12:41 PM ET   |   0

There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of nowhere on a weekend rafting trip with a dead phone battery. Especially when you hear banjo music in the distance… But bringing an external battery along where there’s water, dirt, ... READ MORE

Car-Building Robots with Laser Eyes Can “See” Exactly Where to Place Parts for Custom-Like Fit

Posted by  Eric Rogell  Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:44 AM ET   |   0

Assembly line robots that are programmed to build cars by placing parts in exactly the same place every time are no longer tech cool. You know what is tech cool?  Assembly line robots with laser eyes that can see ... READ MORE

Google’s Augmented Reality Glasses — This Time With Loads of Ads (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Thu Apr 5, 2012 02:34 PM ET   |   0

The Web’s been abuzz with Google’s augmented reality glasses, Project Glass, ever since a promotional video hit Google Plus yesterday, publicly showing the potential for its new eyewear. But Rebellious Pixels’ Jonathan McIntosh... READ MORE

Google Gives Glimpse into Augmented-Reality Glasses (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Apr 4, 2012 03:24 PM ET   |   1

More details about Google’s Project Glass, an augmented-reality heads-up display, are surfacing online. A Google Plus post on Wednesday showed the first design photos and a video that demonstrates the goggles’ potential capabilities. The... READ MORE

High-tech Dresses Become More Transparent with Each Heart Beat (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Apr 4, 2012 03:00 PM ET   |   1

Guys, it doesn’t matter if your preferred wardrobe comprises T-shirts and jeans. Chances are you’ll be intrigued with one of the latest tech innovations in fashion. Studio Roosegaarde’s Intimacy 2.0 line is made of leather and... READ MORE

Tour the White House with Google Street View (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed Apr 4, 2012 02:26 PM ET   |   0

Thanks to Google’s Street View, you can now take a 360-degree tour of the White House, no security clearance required. “The White House isn’t simply a home to First Families or meeting space for world leaders, it’s also known ... READ MORE

Move Over Michael Phelps: New Swimsuit Has Built in Gyroscope and Accelerometer

Posted by  Stephanie Pearson  Wed Apr 4, 2012 07:30 AM ET   |   0

Leave it to the Swiss to develop a tool that promises to vastly improve swimmers’ times. Scientists from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne’s Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement have designed a new waterproof,... READ MORE

We Have Liftoff. Angry Birds Blasts into Space (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:49 AM ET   |   0

The Angry Birds franchise has entered a new frontier: space. Today, Rovio launched Angry Birds Space, a game that uses a new physics engine to simulate a no-gravity virtual environment. In promoting this game, Rovio managed to enlist the ... READ MORE

Vibrating Tattoos Could Function as Ringtones

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:51 AM ET   |   3

Nokia has filed a patent for a vibrating tattoo, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the patent application, Nokia is proposing “a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a...READ MORE

After Conquering Jeopardy, Watson Takes Up Wall Street Job

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri Mar 9, 2012 11:04 AM ET   |   0

The robot that famously pwned in Jeopardy is heading to Wall Street. IBM’s Watson, which defeated two of Jeopardy’s greatest champions, will be working for Citigroup to analyze big data, Bloomberg reports. IBM expects to generate... READ MORE

World’s Quietest Room Will Drive You Crazy in 30 Minutes

A rendering of the anechoic chamber. Image via YouTube screenshot.

Sometimes, you need a little peace and quiet to stay sane. But it turns out too much quiet can drive you crazy- or at least make you hallucinate. That’s what scientists at Orfield Labs in Minneapolis have found by studying how subjects react in their anechoic chamber, also known as the world’s quietest room. The sound level in the room, which actually has the Guinness World Record, is -9 decibels, compared to the average “quiet” room’s 30, according to MPR News.

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The key to the level of silence is the fact that the walls, floor and ceiling absorb all sound, rather than reflecting it, as most surfaces do. Thus the term anechoic: no echo. It’s so quiet, you can hear your own organs: your heart, stomach, even your ears, which make a tiny amount of noise. It turns out that it’s not an especially pleasant experience, especially in the dark. The longest anyone has ever spent alone in the chamber? Forty-five minutes.

Orfield Labs uses the anechoic chamber to test the noise levels of various products like LED lights. But watch out: it could easily become a place to drive people mad.

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Inside the world's quietest room

Photo via NASA

NASA scientists have found the crash site, pictured above, of a spacecraft set into orbit during the early 60s. This one–thankfully–is not crawling with Decepticons. They believe it is the missing Lunar Orbiter 2which disappeared back in 1967 during a passage over the far side of the moon, when the craft went out of telescope and radio range.

Lunar Orbit 2′s primary function was documenting areas of the moon that would be most hospitable to the Apollo and Surveyor missions. During its run, it returned a total of 609 high resolution images and 208 medium-sized frames. This includes the Copernicus crater (pictured below) which is considered by many to be the Picture of the Century.

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Photo via NASA

While the spacecraft was intentionally downed on October 11, 1967, scientists had yet to find the crash site–til now.

The wreckage is thought to have been located by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) which is currently mapping the lunar surface in unprecedented detail. During its mission so far, the spacecraft has gathered more than 192 terabytes of data; that’s nearly 41,000 DVDs worth of data, images and maps! One of its key findings is our solar system’s coldest spot: a crater near the moon’s north pole was recorded at minus 415 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrr!

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Some of the images LRO has captured can be seen below, but you can also find more here.

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Photo via NASA

Photo via NASA

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