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  • Nooka “Asset Organizer” seems like a bad wallet

    Nooka “Asset Organizer” seems like a bad wallet

    Sorry Nooka, you're probably not going to like me much. Taking a look at this wallet, I see several issues. First off, it's made from silicone rubber. Two words: butt sweat. Also, rubber isn't exactly known for being easy to pull out of your pocket when you need to get at your ATM card, or ID.

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  • New bendable silicon semiconductor chip may pave the way for fancier gadgets

    New bendable silicon semiconductor chip may pave the way for fancier gadgets

    Major Japanese chemical company Teijin, in cooperation with California-based NanoGram, has developed a technology that makes it possible to produce bendable silicon semiconductor chips. This method could make it easier to manufacture curved solar panels, for example, that could be installed on uneven walls (the explanation for the picture: Teijin isn't offering any pictures at this point - sorry).

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