Author: Robby S.
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Nike Lunarendor QS Snowboard Boot
Not sure why, but I have always wanted those blinky shoes that kids wear. Too bad they don't come in size 12. Guess I will have to settle for snowboard bling this year. The Nike Lunarendor QS Snowboard Boots come with a switch activated LED lit Nike Swoosh. Each swoosh is lit by thirty LEDs…
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Cattle Round Up Robot
If you have ever spent much time on a farm you know that it is a very time consuming job. Farmers get up early in the morning and tend to work long days. Any help with their jobs is welcome. This bit of help comes in the form of a cattle herding robot named Rover.…
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FAA Allows In-Flight Use Of Electronic Devices
Looks like our fine US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (the FAA) lightened up the rules against passengers using their Personal Electronic Devices during the flight. Oh joy… Candy Crush from gate to gate.
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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Gets 50 MPG In The City
Look for Honda’s latest Accord Hybrid ($29,155) to hit US showrooms by the end of this month. Finally someone is getting close to the Toyota Prius mpg… close but not quite as good yet. The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid uses a 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack to get a 50 mpg city rating. The Accord…
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CuBox-i Mini Computer Available For Pre-order
“Israel’s SolidRun has announced the second generation of its tiny fanless computer system, the CuBox-i. Available in red or black, the Series starts with the CuBox-i1, which is able to run Android Jelly Bean or Linux, and packs a 1 GHz processor, 3D graphics and 512 MB of RAM. Not too shabby for just under…
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Apple Sells 9-Million iPhones Over The Weekend
Apple continues to break sales records with each new iPhone. The iPhone 5S and 5C didn’t disappoint. In this weekend alone Apple has sold over 9-million iPhone units. Rumors have it that the iPhone 5S is out selling the 5C by 3.4x. The last iPhone, the 5, sold 5-million units during the launch. Tim Cook…
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Binatone “The Brick” Phone
Binatone, a UK electronics company, has just re created a brick style phone aptly named “The Brick”. The Brick has a whopping 3 month standby time, 28 hours of talk time, and get this… a built-in flashlight. Funny stuff. The phone looks to be a copy of the 1992 Motorola International 3200 brick phone. The…
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McDonalds Blitz Box
The gourmet chefs at McDonald’s are trying out a new family-sized meal called the Blitz Box. The Blitz Box comes with two Quarter Pounders with cheese, two medium fries, and 20 chicken McNuggets. All this goodness for just $14.99. Unfortunately it is only available in Kansas City, Missouri for the time being.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 And Galaxy Gear Demo Video
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 should be hitting US carriers in the next few weeks. If this is a gadget you are pining for, check out this 18 minute demo video on the Galaxy Note 3 after the break. One of the focus points of the video is the use of the new S Pen…
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Huawei Honor 3 Semi-Rugged Smartphone
For folks in the US who haven't heard of Huawei (pronounced WAH-WAY), they are a pretty big manufacturer of electronics in China. Well today Huawei announced their latest Smartphone that is IP57 rated for water and dust resistance. They also have a high-sensitivity touchscreen that will work with wet hands. Another cool hardware feature added…