Author: kevin

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Nov 16, 2010

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Groupon, a name that blends "group" and "coupon," presents an online audience with deep discounts on a product or service. Act now, says the pitch: You have only so many hours before this offer expires. That's a familiar come-on, but it's coupled with a novel element: You get the deal only if a certain number...

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Nov 15, 2010

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Is there anything an iPhone can’t do? There isn’t much, but charging via the Sun’s rays is one thing the gadget of all trades has yet to master. Well, now Apple is looking to change that. They’ve applied for a patent for a solar-powered iPhone that could make it an even hotter commodity than...

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Nov 03, 2010

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Geneva based watchmaker, Altanus, has created the world's first biodegradable paper watch, including the LCD dial. The watch weighs in at a mere 11 grams (0.3 oz), is waterproof, shockproof, and tear resistant. (link)....

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Nov 02, 2010

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Billionaire Peter Thiel recently announced at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco that he will award 20 people less than 20 years old cash grants of $100,000 to drop out of school.The Thiel Foundation was created to help innovate the next generation of tech visionaries. He believes there is more value for the...

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Nov 02, 2010

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Health workers trying to combat the Cholera outbreak in Haiti are using local cellular networks to send out free text messages to those in affected areas, giving them tips on how to avoid infection and telling them what symptoms to look out for. Text messaging and GPS is also allowing health workers to create real-time...

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Oct 29, 2010

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Gaining a reputation over several decades for his distinctive use of stop-motion animation, Jan Švankmajer's surrealist approach has greatly influenced other artists such as Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others. Some of his most famous work includes his adaptation of Alice in Wonderland (clip above), Faust, Conspirators of Pleasure, Little Otik,...

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Oct 25, 2010

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The Eyewriter "is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus & custom software that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to draw using only their eyes." ...

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Oct 22, 2010

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A day in the life of New York City, in miniature By Director Sam O'hare using Tilt-Shift Photography Winner: Prix Ars Electronica Award of Distinction 2010...