MIT’s folding CityCar takes a spin on video, still no room for humans
The MIT Media Lab has been working on a folding, stackable electric vehicle for quite a few years now, but it seems those have at least been fairly productive years, as the so-called CityCar has now finally progressed to something resembling a finished prototype. The only problem for those eager to hop into one is that it’s a half-sized prototype, which makes accommodating a driver just a tad difficult. It does do a fairly good job of folding itself up though, and MIT expects a full-size version to go into production in 2013. Interestingly, MIT doesn’t necessarily see people actually owning the vehicles themselves, but it would like to see them be made available throughout cities — letting you rent one for a short trip across town, for instance, and not have to worry about returning it. Head on past the break to see it on video courtesy of The Next Web.
Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon
Wondering what Mountain View has in store for Google TV — that half-baked content platform available on only a small handful of devices? Well, it’s not going away, apparently, and may even cross the Atlantic into Europe next year. Google Chairman Eric Schmidt is currently making waves in Scotland, giving Edinburgh International Television Festival attendees a rather vague overview of what the next generation of Google TV may look like. Schmidt said that the service has yet to take off because it’s currently integrated with (a rather limited selection of) TVs, which we don’t tend to upgrade more than once or twice a decade. He added that additional hardware and content partners will be coming soon, though, and didn’t deny that Google TV could end up on Motorola cable boxes — an obvious move, given the company’s recent acquisition announcement. With widespread implementation and many more content partners, Google TV could definitely be a hit, but with ABC, NBC and CBS still unwilling to come onboard, the struggling service likely has a very rocky road ahead before it can be deemed a success.
Switched On: The accidental handset company
Tech company acquisitions often seek to reshape a company or even the entire industry. Buying Applied Semantics catalyzed Google’s rise to online advertising dominance. Apple’s purchase of NeXT transformed the former’s operating system’s roadmap. And HP’s merger with Compaq created a $40 billion powerhouse vendor of Windows PCs. [Read more...]
Android on HP TouchPad coming from CyanogenMod team
At $99, the HP TouchPad is a heck of a deal — if you can find one. It’s also leaps and bounds better than the scores of Shanzai Android tablets you’ll find at that price on eBay and sites around the web, and it does run webOS. That doesn’t mean Android can’t run on the HP TouchPad. It’s built using the same ARM internals as many Android tablets, after all. [Read more...]
5 Ways to Tell if You’re in the Friend Zone
If you’re looking to become romantically involved with a woman, the very last place you want to be is in the friend zone. Some men disregard the friend zone, believing that eventually any girl will come around if you play your cards correctly.
This is a mistake.
The friend zone is very real and will bring you much confusion and distress if you don’t realize it. The worst part of the friend zone is that it takes most men quite some time to recognize that the girl is not interested beyond friendship. They feel they’re making progress, but ultimately they are disappointed and even heartbroken.
In this article, I’ll touch on 5 ways to tell if you’re in the friend zone with the girl of your dreams.
1. You text her all the time
If you’re texting a girl all the time over a period of a month or more, chances are that she’s just looking for someone to talk to. [Read more...]
Get Paid to Play FarmVille!
This new community leader would clean up any and all troublesome issues relating to the World, write extensive guides, and be available for all World member FAQs. Help us continue to grow FarmVille World into an increasingly vibrant FarmVille community!
This potential admin should be capable of excelling at the following tasks: [Read more...]
CryEngine 3: Now Everyone Can Make a Game As Good As Crysis 2… For Free
Crysis 2 is the current standard for high-quality graphics in video games. No other game looks so smooth, so colorful, so… ultra-real. German developer Crytek has built their reputation on PC game technology to the limit, and the CryENGINE 3 graphics engine they used to make Crysis 2 might be the most powerful tool for creating 3D video game graphics on Earth. As of yesterday, it’s also free for anyone, yourself included, to download from Crytek’s website here. [Read more...]
How to Stop “Liking” and Start Google +1ing
The Google +1 button isn’t as ubiquitous as the Facebook Like button, but it’s getting there. Google’s working hard on improving its functionality, and recently we’ve seen some innovative features added. The +1 button now appears on over one million sites, and you can do more with it than you could initially.
Share Your +1s with Your Circles
If you want to take advantage of the latest +1 features, sign up for the Google+ Platform Preview. Just add your Gmail address, and as long as you’re logged into your Google account, you’ll be able to preview the latest Google+ features. I especially like the ability to share to your circles directly from the +1 button. Just add your own commentary, select your circles, and share. [Read more...]
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