Thursday, October 20, 2005
Sunday, October 09, 2005
4 vehicles finish $2 million robot race
Four robotic vehicles finished a Pentagon-sponsored race across the Mojave desert Saturday and achieved a technological milestone by conquering steep drop-offs, obstacles and tunnels over a rugged 132-mile course without a single human command.
Full Story
Where's Blizzard?
With nearly everybody who is anybody in the world of virtual worlds on hand at the State of Play conference here this weekend, the thing no one could figure out was where was Blizzard Entertainment?
Where's Blizzard?
Sunday's Round Up
Few interesting finds today. More to follow.
While this estimation is interesting, I find it hard to believe. What are your thoughts?
Google ETA? 300 years to index the world's info
While a great addition for my PSP, a bit too pricey if you ask me.
4-GB Battery Is Pricey PSP Add-On
If your into graphic design, this will prove very interesting. Great program!
First look at new GIMP
Just thought this was interesting. Apparently there be giant cats in the outback no one thought was there.
Giant Cats in Australia?
Thanks,
Adam
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Tuesday Tid Bits
No real surprise on this, but it would appear Apple is prepping their Ipod Video launch. Just think of the possibilities. Porn everywhere you go. Hmmm.
Apple planning launch of video iPod according to AppleInsider
Great for the web developer. Check this out.Useful Online Tools
Just thought these were cool to look at
Jet Blue landing gear damage (pics)
Not a very detailed article, but worthy of my attention being a long time patron of EB. Somewhat in denial they're really being bought out. Eh, life goes on.
GameStop raises $950 Million to buy EB
-Adam
Monday, October 03, 2005
Today's Finds
Sit back and enjoy today's findings. Some good, some bad and some just lame. When searching I try to find little tid bits that will appeal to many. So, here goes:
Working in the web industry, I found this article right on. It's amazing how many young graphic artists or newbies to the industry want to overwhelm or sometimes do just the opposite and underwhelm their viewers. Give this a good read and learn.
Top Ten Web Design Mistakes of 2005
Been a lot of hub bub about Nintendo's recent controller announcement. This write up puts an interesting spin on things.
Sony already patented a controller like Nintendo's Revolution
Several words and phrases that started on The Simpsons television series have now become mainstream words or sayings. The most famous of which is Homer's saying: "D'oh!", which is now listed in the Oxford English Dictionary !
Made-up words in The Simpsons
This is pretty cool. Build with legos, virtually. Thought this was pretty neat.
LEGO CAD software, first you create then you build.
Remember all those movies with the meteor hitting earth causing mass destruction? Set your calendar...here it comes, maybe.
Asteroid to hit Earth on Sunday, April 13, 2036?
Nice little tool for page ranking stats. Some good links afterwards as well.
Check all you website rankings
Actually found this link more useful.
http://www.iwebtool.com/backlink_checker
Tis enough for this evening. Enjoy.
-Adam
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Today's Picks
A little pricey, but proof that we are nearing The Jetsons era.
$575,000 Skycar for sale on UK website..with 8 videos!!
While the previous link pushes us into the future, this one takes us back, way back. Won’t be long before a real version of Jurassic Park is upon us. An interesting read though.
Prehistoric spider find sparks 'Jurassic Park' hopes
This is just plain cool. A coaster that electronically informs your bartender that you’re in need of a frosty refill. That’s all well and good, now if they could make the bartender give a damn, then they’ll be on to something. Perhaps an electrical shocking mechanism? Hmm.
Beer mat knows when it is refill time
If I come across anything else interesting, I’ll be getting them posted later this evening.
-Adam


