April 4th, 2006 Posted in Misc |
The specs use electrodes that can alter the configuration of the LCDs, automatically refocusing based on what the wearer is looking at. There are, however, a couple of downsides. Other researchers scoff that the lenses would end up being too heavy and thick (and the prototype pictured here does look kind of goofy). The other downside: if the batteries give out, you’re left with plain glass.
via EngadgetÂ
March 8th, 2006 Posted in Misc |
Similicio.us is a brand new search engine that matches up the database of del.icio.us with the power of the search engine EasyUtil.com The result is a new blog finder tool that can help you discover new websites based upon what you currently like. Interesting to see a small time guy come up with a pretty cool tool like this while the major search players are spending millions trying to improve their own relevancy in blog search
January 28th, 2006 Posted in Misc |
We all know that the world’s magnetic field is weakening, but could it be because we are due for a magnetic field reversal? This would mean that animals might go the wrong way during migration or the fact that compasses might swing 180 degrees and point south. The magnetic shield might even disappear for a century or two.
PBS: Nova - Magnetic Storm
January 26th, 2006 Posted in Misc |
James Lipton reads lyrics from the Kevin Federline song, “PopoZow”, on Conan O’Brien.