Lego "Astronaut" Takes One Giant Leap for Brick-kind

What were you doing when you were a teenager? These two Canadian teens launched a Lego minifigure into the edge of space......»»

[Via: PCWORLD][Cat: top]Jan 26th, 2012

Canadian teens put a (Lego) man into space for just $400

It was probably a rather small step for Lego but it was certainly one giant leap for a Lego man when he was launched into space by a couple of Canadian teens recently. The mission was the result of the hard work and ingenuity of friends Mathew Ho and Asad.....»»

[Via: DIGITALTRENDS][Cat: top]Jan 28th, 2012

Hey Anti-Lego Feminists, "Lego for Girls" Actually Kicks Ass [Rant]

The cool space fighter above was created with bricks from Lego Friends' Butterfly Beauty Shop, Olivia's Invention Workshop, Stephanie's Cool Convertible, and Emma's Fashion Design Studio. It proves one thing: feminists criticizing the new Lego Friends set.....»»

[Via: GIZMODO][Cat: top]Jan 3rd, 2012

Best Use of New MakerBot: Terrifying Lego Space Zombies [Makerbot]

We told you about MakerBot's new 3D printer when they announced it. We showed you a hands-on video of how it cranks out beautiful plasticky toys. But what we haven't shown you, until now? What's inside the spaceship. More ».....»»

[Via: GIZMODO][Cat: top]Jan 11th, 2012

For gay teens, words of understanding and support on YouTube

Year in Hashtags: Uploaded in their thousands by politicians, celebrities and ordinary people, the It Gets Better videos convey a message of hope to young people whose sexuality, and the bullying that too often results, puts them at risk of suicide.....»»

[Via: THEGLOBEANDMAIL][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

Google Currents (for iPad)

The free Google Currents is a welcome addition to the iPad newsreading apps space thanks to a slick design, the ability to tap your Google Reader feed for content, native offline reading, and cross-device syncing. It has some issues?namely unidentified pa.....»»

[Via: PCMAG][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

NASA Sees Drones Flying In U.S. Airspace

Space agency hires contract to develop communications systems to allow unmanned aerial vehicles to safely fly alongside manned aircraft......»»

[Via: INFORMATIONWEEK][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

Physicist creates $2,600 Lego model of LHC ATLAS detector

Physics enthusiast Sascha Mehlhase creates a $2,600 Lego model of the Large Hadron Collider's Atlas detector, petitions Lego company for further funding......»»

[Via: DIGITALTRENDS][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

Samsung can"t cram both TouchWiz and Android 4 onto Galaxy S, Tab

The original Samsung Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S will not be updated to Android 4 because Samsung's TouchWiz interface takes up too much space, the company announced Friday. Samsung calls the choice between TouchWiz and Android 4 "inevitable," but insists to .....»»

[Via: ARSTECHNICA][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

FCC green lights first white space broadband device

In September of 2007 the general public first heard about "white space" broadband devices via a series of scary television advertisements rolled out by TV broadcaster groups. "Digital television means you can watch your favorite shows with a crystal-clear.....»»

[Via: ARSTECHNICA][Cat: top]Dec 27th, 2011

Global Consumer Network Storage: Say Goodbye 500GB, Hello 2TB

Although the consumer network storage space was already crowded, there are still new entrants. Because of the crowding, some jockeying in market share has been taking place......»»

[Via: INSTAT][Cat: communication]Dec 26th, 2011

Motherboard and PC CEMs in China and Taiwan

Taiwanese manufacturers have completely dominated the global desktop motherboard and PC CEM space......»»

[Via: INSTAT][Cat: communication]Dec 26th, 2011

Global Consumer Network Storage: Adding Media Servers, Remote Access, and DLNA

The consumer network storage space is becoming quite crowded, especially with an additional segment of Windows Home Server products—many of which have not appeared in the market yet......»»

[Via: INSTAT][Cat: communication]Dec 26th, 2011

UMDs—Are They For Real? A Worldwide Snapshot

The ultra mobile device space has been an enigma for many, as market watchers try to determine if it’s a market verging on explosive growth, and, therefore, an opportunity that should not be missed, or, instead, a market that was never meant to be......»»

[Via: INSTAT][Cat: communication]Dec 26th, 2011

UMDs—Are They For Real? A Worldwide Snapshot

The ultra mobile device space has been an enigma for many, as market watchers try to determine if it’s a market verging on explosive growth, and, therefore, an opportunity that should not be missed, or, instead, a market that was never meant to be......»»

[Via: INSTAT][Cat: communication]Dec 26th, 2011

Storage Space - Issue 24 - 2011- HDD Supply is Improving and Expects to Meet Demand by End of Q3 2012

By Fang Zhang.....»»

[Via: ISUPPLI][Cat: hardware]Dec 26th, 2011

Storage Space - Issue 23 - 2011- Ultrabook Clarity Strengthens Cache SSD Forecasts

By Ryan Chien.....»»

[Via: ISUPPLI][Cat: hardware]Dec 26th, 2011

Storage Space - Issue 22 - 2011- Thailand Flood Changing HDD Market Landscape

By Fang Zhang.....»»

[Via: ISUPPLI][Cat: hardware]Dec 26th, 2011

Nasa Spreads Intergalactic Holiday Cheer

NASA is throwing their own Festival of Lights, with two new images awash in brilliant colors and awe-inspiring swirls that reveal the staggeringly immense beauty of outer space. The green-tinted cloud is Barnard... NASA is throwing their own Festival.....»»

[Via: CHIPCHICK][Cat: blog]Dec 27th, 2011

Dyson Hot Review

The Dyson Hot AM04 is the modern day answer to those nefarious hot coil space heaters. With its sleek design, high temperatures, and safe construction, it is ideal for those who need to keep... The Dyson Hot AM04 is the modern day answer to those ne.....»»

[Via: CHIPCHICK][Cat: blog]Dec 27th, 2011