Dear HMG: Please Calm Down, Think Harder

This is a guest post by habibi Sometimes it seems that the government is in a blind panic about terrorism ... and the high number of convictions. Look at the successes of infiltration, electronic surveillance, and tailing of suspects by security officers who, as far as one can know, have not been spotted [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 09:08:48

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Photos of “Work From Home” Office

I saw that David was sharing photos of his Work From Home office and thought that it would be fun to give you all a peek into what my office looks ... looks like a veritable explosion of paper, books, electronics, and just random messiness. My mom ... is yet a third Thinkpad that I use as my mobile workstation (for those keeping score, on that table [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 17:01:33

TV’s to have Netflix Streaming Built In

Silicon Alley Insider reports that this spring, Korean electronics maufacturer LG is planning to offer Netflix movie screening built into some of its plasma and LCD TVs. Bypassing a set-top box makes watching on-demand content even easier ... screen of the TV, but critics hope that LG and others will add to the functionality of these devices [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 21:08:05

So Long, Circuit City Links Sunday

circuit city It is really sad to see them go after over 60 years in business, but Circuit City is liquidating all 567 of its US stores ... Your extended warranties are still covered even after Circuit City’s stores close for good.  If you need ... can even though it’s only worth pennies now. The electronics retailer’s bankruptcy actually marks [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:00:46

Guest contributor: John Maushammer

I love the people at Make and what they've done for the DIY community, so I jumped at the chance to guest blog here ... ; out. At my job, I design electronic systems; at home, I usually tend to take them apart. I love ... the security holes I found), this made cheap cameras available for all sorts of dangerous projects where [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 16:30:00

Solio: a solar powered battery recharger

After buying an Apple iPhone 3G recently, I quickly discovered the reports about short battery life were all true - the Achilles Heel of an otherwise ... - in frustration, I bought spare charger cables for the office, the backpack, adapters for the car. Sigh ... an assortment of small electronics as needed. Pro:Seems to charge quickly, and in various [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 20:32:36

Today's reader hails from one of my favorite cities, and I enjoyed meeting him at this year's Comic-Con Candy meetup ... then. Where I live: Nashville Occupation: Purchasing management in entertainment electronics wholesale Personal blog/website/MySpace: www.popgeezer.com; myspace.com/corgidad46 A movie I can't stand [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 12:58:18

Member Blog Spotlight

By Matt Hawes“Stimulus for Who?” Texas Straight Talk Posted by Fu Manchu on 01/26/09 10:53 AM                 Last updated 01/26/09 10: ... go towards health information technology, which would create a national system of electronic medical ... goes to “faith-and-community” based organizations for social services, which will further insinuate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 22:00:17

Brrrrr! Take Care of Your Gadgets in a Cold Spell

Much of the US is experiencing severe cold weather with highs in some areas not even reaching zero degrees Fahrenheit ... , is not a a friend of electronics. Unless all of your devices conform to the rugged specifications you could experience problems if you have to leave your gadgets in a car for a period of time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:43:15

The Front Lines: Inside Circuit City’s Liquidation

Technologizer’s Harry McCracken was brave enough to stop by his local Circuit City in California to see what all the fuss was about regarding the ... are the manager will be more than happy to bargain with you if you’re picking up enough goodies. After the jump, photos showcasing the death of an electronics retailer. Link [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:07:59

Buyer Beware With Closeout Sales

Just like ambulance chasers, bankruptcy specialists and foreclosure and short sale realtors, when times are hard, ... be you?  Stores like Talbots, Eddie Bauer are taking a standing 8 count, Linen’s & Things has already ... and that’s only on cables.  Major electronics have only been cut 10 percent; you can get better deals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 14:11:36

70,000 jobs lost today

This global recession seems to be picking up steam and getting harder to ignore.  It’s become normal to hear about a new round of layoffs each day ... equipment, plans to lay off 17,000 workers and buy out 2,500 others to cut costs.+ U.S. mobile phone ... conglomerate Philips Electronics will cut 6,000 jobs after reporting its first loss since 2003.+ Corus [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 19:02:42

Where in the World is Santa Claus?

As of 6am EST both the naughty and the nice among us can track the movements of Kris Kringle as he delivers his special brand of holiday cheer ... .) As of the writing of this piece, Santa had just flown over the Great Wall of China.  Here’s to hoping ... | © PSFK, 2008. | Article Link | Comments (1) | More stories in: Electronics & Gadgets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 15:53:26

JCPenney

15% OFF your next purchase from our Stores, jcp.com, or Catalog with this coupon ... not apply to Value Right, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Cookware, Cutlery & Gadgets, Electronics, Furniture ... : Combo/“2 or more” prices, Teleflora, Jodee Catalogs, Baby Gear, Fine China, Floor Care, Housewares [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 23:00:57

It is Only Temporary

Tonight I was thinking back on my life with Sasha since we have been married.  Most married couples, after the wedding, start to acquire stuff ... .  Obviously there are electronics that do not work as well on different electrical currents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 06:30:38

16 Practical Tips for Saving Energy at Home

drawings by Alyssa DennisOne of my favorite clients sent out long list of energy-saving tips after spending close to a year shaving her family’s ... /DVD center and the sound system. All electronics still use a lot of power even when off.5.  Install motion sensor lights for outside. Retrofit any fixture with screw-in sensors available at Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 04:49:34

Hindi MP3 Download

Hindi MP3 Download 26th January 2009 in Free MP3 The music of India has many varieties, some which are directly influenced by Western soul, ... -school hip hop and traditional classic rock interlaced with electronic vibes – this is the kind ... from neighboring countries, such as Indonesia, Thailand, Portugal, Philippnies, and China. Lagu Melayu [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 12:35:21

25 Most Addictive Free iPhone Games

iPhone is an internet-connected multimedia smartphone which combines the main functions of several popular electronic gadgets in ... in watching video, accessing Internet, listening to music, communicating with friends and even playing ... graphics, and 3D positional audio. At the time we’re writing this entry, App Store contains more [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 02:10:10

LEGO gets digital

Globally loved toymaker LEGO has joined forces with Digital Blue to create a line of classic brick-themed electronic products for kids including digital cameras, MP3 players, walkie talkies and USB drives, as well as Boom boxes and alarm clock radios that feature over-sized LEGO elements. Due out this summer in both the U.S and Europe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:33:20

Consumer Reports: Tour Inside the Test Labs

YONKERS, NY -- Every once in a while, Consumer Reports opens its test facilities to others in the media for a show and tell, typically just as a major magazine issue approaches: holiday gifts in the fall, sometimes new cars in the spring. This week, with the impending release of its Best Electronics holiday issue ( [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 22:59:00

Relisys RLT1720S/B LCD TV

LCD TV, a recent pop-up in the store-shelves, is one of the hottest selling products in consumer electronics market ... of this television is 160 degrees which offers good image quality from almost all parts of the room. The audio ... to do multitasking. It is lightweight and is Vesa wall mountable, which makes it highly portable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 06:42:18

Updated Ford SYNC provides personalized traffic, directory and news services

Ford is enhancing the connectivity capabilities of its vehicles by introducing exclusive new SYNC real-time information features that deliver personalized news updates to drivers’ mobile phones while also helping them navigate around ... , Directions and Information – was unveiled at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show this week, and is destined [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:40:46

New Modular Hardware Released by Bug Labs at CES 2009

Bug Labs, a group of innovative engineers, unveiled their new additions to their Bug product at CES that enables users to create a custom device ... phone connector, audio connectors with speakers and even a QWERTY keyboard module (seen here ... , Electronics & Gadgets, Entertainment, Global Community, Music, Retail, TV & Film, Telecom, Transport [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:18:44

Low Voltage Switch Circuit Mods!

Hello I use a circuit from jaycar australia as a LVD but I want to convert to 24volt now.. so I must remove scc3 and I will buy MPPT type ... has all components Attached is an image of the circuit I wish to build I really hope you can help me to make modification as I am limited on knowledge of electronic circuits [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 11:19:13

EcoZebra is seeking contributing writers.

About The BlogEcoZebra is a regularly updated web magazine featuring news and trends on today’s emerging emerged green world.  We write on many topics and our focus broadly covers green building, sustainable development, real estate, green products from consumer goods to electronics to outdoor gear, renewable energy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 04:38:10

Net-Shopee.com - Online Shopping Made Simple

In their own words “Welcome to Net-Shopee, a complete solution to online shopping.” Why it might be a killer It simplifies online shopping no end ... that can be procured online. These range from apparel and electronics to automotive products and supplies ... that are bound to keep bargain hunters and those who have to keep an eye on their finances [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 06:29:00

MySpace Trawl – Stuff We Liked From 2008

Before we delve head-on in to 2009 and bring you such weird and wonderful sounds as Mexican two-step, ... take any piece of audio and tweak it until it’s unrecognisable. Just do a search for Cassetteboy ... produced on this project can be downloaded for free! Fragile electronics clash with post rock grooves [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:00:25

5 Ways To Reduce The Power Consumption Of Your Computer

Since computers are in use more hours per day than they used to be, making your computer more energy efficient is becoming increasingly important ... energystar Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products.  When you buy electronics, look for the logo (pictured above) or ask for similarly certified products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:13:03

Stimulus for Who?

Congressman Ron PaulThis week the House is expected to pass an $825 billion economic stimulus package ... would go towards health information technology, which would create a national system of electronic ... .  $100 million goes to “faith-and-community” based organizations for social services, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 00:16:39

Analog-jam

By Sarah van Schagen Anyone with a working TV set has likely seen the ubiquitous ads educating the public about the Feb ... , at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ETBC has been calling attention to the lack of take ... Obama to urge a delay in the transition. Such a delay could be a perfect opportunity for manufacturers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:16:27

Keith Emerson Interview

Keith Emerson Interview26Jan09 Send to a Friend | Feed for this Entry | Filed under: Electronic Musicians, Keyboard Synthesizers, Music Videos, Workstations An interview with synth pioneer Keith Emerson, via Open Labs:Hailed as a keyboard legend, Keith Emerson has been one of the most important figures [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 22:36:18

Knowledge Matters. (Just Ask Circuit City).

By Connie Moore You've probably seen them by now--the guys standing by the roadside waving big signs that exclaim "Going Out Of Business!" and promise savings of 50-70% on electronics and appliances. That's right ... it has a lot to do with reduced consumer spending. And yet, I think the seeds of the company's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 02:51:50

Live From CES, It’s All Things Digital

BoomTown, MediaMemo, Personal Technology Godfather Walt Mossberg and Mossberg Solution columnist Katie Boehret traveled to Las Vegas this week for the Consumer Electronics Show. They’re navigating the crowds in order to bring you the most ... . Don’t Expect to Buy One Cheap. CEA CEO on Economy: We Can Rebuild It. We Have the Technology… Sony [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:30:59

★ The iPhone 3G

Pt. 1: Macro Let’s just say it up front: the iPhone is the greatest piece of consumer electronics that has ever been made ... of today, it would be the iPhone. It is our flying cars. Star Trek-style wireless long-distance ... . Video games. TV. Etc. None of these features is quite what an imagination of the ’80s would [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 21:05:28

Hands-on with Aurora, Open Source DJ Control Surface, Shipping Now

Not happy with what you can get off the shelf? Build your own. That’s increasingly the philosophy of people working on music hardware. But a second economy is growing around these unique, boutique projects. By open-sourcing ... , with Matt Aldrich designing electronics, Mike Garbus designing firmware, and Maro Sciacchitano [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 19:13:25

Wal-Mart (WMT): Winner And Still Champion

Over the last several years, Wal-Mart (WMT) turned away from its strength of providing everyday low prices on items from drugs to lawn mowers ... -Mart consumer electronics section. As for all those little mom and pop stores, they can't ... of being the world's largest buyer of most retail goods. Getting better prices out of China may [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 10:20:07

Service Design Isn’t in the Touchpoint

The other day, a friend of mine from grad school was pondering the distinction between product design and service design now that many products are ... . There are still tons of products that aren’t designed to be part of a service in any way. From kitchen appliances to digital electronics there are plenty of dumb boxes in my apartment. In fact, I only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 20:24:28

Samsung Joins The Connected TV Movement

One emerging trend in this year’s Consumer Electronics Show: Internet-connected televisions ... series of 1-inch thick plasma TVs. They have new Blu-Ray players and home theater systems, including ... of the Samsung press conference: It is working with consortium for Wireless HD content transmission [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:28:00

Web-Connected TVs Expanding Entertainment Offerings

Jump to CommentsThat oldest of questions — “Anything good on TV?” — may soon get a new answer: Personal Home Videos via the Web ... on your TV or a friend’s TV via iMemories.com. No CommentsFiled under Consumer Electronics, Online Video ... from the buzz that connected TVs from Samsung, Sony, Vizio and LG generated at the International Consumer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 20:12:19

ECCO: A GPS to Find Something, and That's It

ecco%20gps%20for%20blog.JPG IDC Design Corp. has announced a tiny GPS system that can be mounted on a pair of keys, as an electronic breadcrumb trail back to a particular location. Think of it as a "car finder ... ," attaches to a set of car keys in much the same way. The company is marketing the gadget as an aid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:57:45

How to create micro-hybrid magic

I just read a press release about a new development in "micro-hybrid" automotive technology and it made me mad ... electronics into a "a single integrated package" that can be plugged into existing car engine designs ... belt-driven alternator technology allowed a car engine to shut down immediately when idle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:38:19

Daily Tidbits: Amazon posts a huge holiday season

Amazon posted its biggest holiday season sales in history, the company reported Friday. According to data it compiled from witnessed sales, over 6 ... . The Samsung 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color was the top-seller in consumer electronics ... on connecting the Web to mobile phones, launched a new Facebook app Friday called Voicetag, which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 17:36:00

LG Unveils Viewty’s 8 megapixel Successor KC910, Available This October

LG Electronics announced today that it would launch the LG-KC910, a 8 megapixel multimedia phone with a full touchscreen interface ... stabilization, auto-focus, manual focus, Face Tracking, Smile Shot and blink detection. An embedded GPS receiver ... s comprehensive feature set, are A-GPS enabled navigation, compatibility with the latest 3G HSDPA networks [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 05:40:44

Reuters Science And Technology News: 25 January 2009

January 26th, 2009 • Reuters, Science, TechnologyIntel’s Barrett to bow out as tech crisis simmersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) ... Electronics posted its first-ever quarterly loss, in the latest signs of recession hitting ... as economic slowdown chokes consumer spending, Strategy Analytics (SA) said. IBM tool helps companies cut [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 05:10:55

Competing Complements

Published:September 11, 2008Paper Released:July 2008Authors:Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, Barry Nalebuff, and David B ... in industries such as communications, consumer electronics, automobiles, and health care ... industries, firms may be "complementors," rather than customers, suppliers, or competitors. Classic [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 16:36:04

Red Lights Ahead for NYC Subway Surveillance Plan

The high-tech plan to secure New York City's subways is sliding deeper and deeper into trouble, ... Authority, signed a contract with defense contractor Lockheed Martin to put in thousands of security ... money on unproven technology." And the so-called "electronic security program" has never really gone [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 16:50:45

Cory Doctorow: The WorldChanging Interview

The World Intellectual Property Organization is one of those incredibly important international bodies of which most of us have never heard. Cory Doctorow, besides being a bull goose blogger and science fiction writer, is one of the Electronic Frontier Foundation's key activists, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 19:34:42

Chinatown In San Francisco

Chinatown In San Francisco Chinese culture is welcomed all over the world and many major cities have a Chinese community ... can easily explore the district on foot, by bus or cable car. A large traditional gateway stands ... , electronics and video game stores and shops selling modern and traditional Chinese clothes. Chinese [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 20:15:03

Airport Screening: What Is It Good For?

Airport Screening: What Is It Good For? December 23rd, 2008 by K. T. Bradford ... electronics — including video cameras and game systems like PS3s — to eliminate items that might block their view. They’re looking for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or components hidden in the guts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 17:11:28

Republican judge allows court challenge to warrantless wiretaps

A federal judge has ruled against the Bush administration’s attempts to have a case challenging possible warrantless wiretapping dismissed ... of the Bush administration’s warrantless electronic surveillance program. Northern District ... would effectively render those provisions of FISA that allow penalties for illegal surveillance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 01:32:07

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