microwave Archive
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Here’s how you turn an iPad into a skateboard
Posted on May 5, 2010 | 1 Comment
Yesterday's microwave iPad experiment left a lot of you feeling empty and maybe a bit sick that someone would waste at least $500 when there are starving kids in the world that desperately could use a Happy Meal. Like all they did was put the iPad in the microwave and turn it one. That's a truly waste, a stunt designed to get a bit of Internet attention.
Well, today's video is so much better. An iPad is put to good use. The two fellows in the video truly want to know if the iPad is Shred-able. That's a legitamet question in my book. And so they set out to create a rideable iPad. You're going to wanna see this
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Castoven: Microwave with built-in YouTube player (video)
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No Comments
Two researchers from Japan's Keio University (which yours truly attended just until recently by the way) have developed a kitchen appliance aimed at the total web geek in you, a YouTube-powered microwave. The so-called Castoven [JP] is based on a conventional, unbranded model of "good quality" but sports a 10.4-inch LCD screen in the door panel.
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What happens when artificial intelligence gets too advanced for its own good?
Posted on July 26, 2009 | No CommentsImagine you're sitting at the dining table reading the latest Wrestling Observer, as you do from time to time. Nothing too crazy, just minding your own business. Then, suddenly—it's always suddenly—the microwave hops off the counter, wielding a knife, and comes charging after you. Oh, dear!
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Video: Heinz Beanzawave in action
Posted on July 2, 2009 | No Comments
Introduced last month in the UK, the Beanzawave is inching closer to a retail launch or is it? It appears that consumer demand isn't quite high enough for Heinz to roll out the microwave just yet. I, for one, wouldn't buy one because it's too small. What about you?
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Disposable flask is perfect for staying nimble while on a bender
Posted on June 11, 2009 | No Comments
Since today seems to be morphing into "Things That Help You Conceal Booze Day" at CrunchGear, here's something interesting: a disposable flask. Cool leopard print, eh?
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Daily Crunch: Beach Bums Edition
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Laser Energetics’ new light weapon puts you on the highway to the Dazer Zone
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No Comments
Are you looking to torment a neighbor / random passerby without the messy after-effects of traditional "just plain lethal" weapons? Perhaps you work for a law enforcement agency and you'd like to justify a budget increase by pouring cash into something vaguely futuristic. Or maybe you're a big city mayor with a "tough on crime" stance who'd rather not put any more money in social services. If so, we've found something both painful and cute sounding to add to your shopping list: Laser Energetics ("the total laser technology solutions company!") has just unveiled its new Dazer Laser less-than-lethal light fighting technology line. These bad boys operate at a range of up to 2400 meters (depending on the model), and work by emitting a green laser beam that fans out into a 1 x 8-foot "Dazer Zone." When focused on a person's eyes, his or her vision is temporarily impaired, their balance is effected, and they become overwhelmed by nausea. At the very least, this sounds much better than being microwaved, right?
[Via Test Freaks]Filed under: Science
Laser Energetics' new light weapon puts you on the highway to the Dazer Zone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 May 2009 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Stupid netbook tricks: DIY microwave shield testing
Posted on May 16, 2009 | No Comments
So, we're guessing that at some point in your life you've wondered whether or not your microwave oven has sufficient shielding. Well, we certainly haven't -- but maybe we're the fools for trusting the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Then again, in Russia they don't even have a "United States Consumer Product Safety Commission" (for obvious reasons). Clearly, someone over there was nagged by the thought that this appliance was scattering radiation where it didn't belong, so he got this bright idea: as microwave ovens operate at 2.45 MHz, and 802.11d WiFi operates on a 2.4 GHz frequency, any netbook placed in a closed microwave should be woefully un-pingable. And you know what? When he placed his netbook in a closed microwave, it couldn't be pinged. Clearly relieved that his microwave oven was amply shielded, the author has one final piece of advice for any of you who might be thinking about conducting this test for yourself: "Don't try to turn your microwave on, while experiment." Action photos after the break.Continue reading Stupid netbook tricks: DIY microwave shield testing
Filed under: Laptops
Stupid netbook tricks: DIY microwave shield testing originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 May 2009 07:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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How-to: set up dual-band WiFi (and juice your downloads)
Posted on May 1, 2009 | No Commentsdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/How_to_set_up_dual_band_WiFi_and_juice_your_downloads'; Let's come right out with it -- you should be running a dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi network. Why? Because the 2.4GHz spectrum is cluttered with everything from other networks to Bluetooth to cordless phones and microwaves, and all that RF interference slows everything down, making file transfers interminable and HD streaming nearly impossible. On the other hand, 5GHz 802.11n is clean and incredibly fast -- we're talking almost hardwire fast. But you can't just move up to 5GHz without leaving your phones and other legacy devices behind, so you've got to keep 2.4 around as well -- which is really easy if you've got a simultaneous dual-band router like Apple's new Airport Extreme or something like the D-Link DIR-825, and only slightly harder if you don't. And, as luck would have it, Apple just sent us a new AEBS to play with, so we thought we'd show you how to configure both kinds of setups. We promise you'll thank us.
Yeah, we think you should make the switch.Continue reading How-to: set up dual-band WiFi (and juice your downloads)
Filed under: Networking
How-to: set up dual-band WiFi (and juice your downloads) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 May 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Solaren Corp to supply California with space-based solar power
Posted on April 15, 2009 | No Comments
After JAXA's announcement of space-based solar power for Japan, we've been keeping our eyes peeled for some news of similar projects Stateside. Lo and behold, California's largest energy utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, has agreed to do just that, inking a deal with solar power startup Solaren Corp. The agreement calls for the utility to purchase 200 megawatts of electricity once the company starts beaming power down from Earth orbit beginning in 2016. A solar-power satellite would consist of mirror arrays -- perhaps measuring up to several miles wide -- which would focus sunlight onto photoelectric cells. From there, the electrical power is converted into a microwave beam that is directed downward toward Earth, where it's converted back into electricity and then fed into the grid. According to the company, the system could generate roughly 1.2 to 4.8 gigawatts of power, at a price comparable to that of other renewable energy sources. When asked for a comment, legendary sci-fi jazz composer Sun Ra was more than enthusiastic. "Space is the place," he said.
[Via Fresno Bee]Filed under: Wireless, Science
Solaren Corp to supply California with space-based solar power originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung’s latest fuel cell prototype proves again that soldiers get the coolest toys
Posted on April 9, 2009 | No CommentsBack in 2006, a bright-eyed Samsung pledged a simple, methanol-powered dock that could power a laptop for a whole month, promised availability by the end of 2007, and then ran off to look for unicorns. Three years on an older, wiser Samsung is making some rather more modest statements about its latest generation of DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell), now set for release in 2010 -- only for the military. But, trendy requisition officers will have their choice of three colors: black, gold, or black. This 3.5 kilogram device is said to provide 1,800 watt-hours without a recharge, enough to power all a soldier's mil-spec gadgetry for three days. That's a far cry from the 30 days promised a few years back, but far better than the 10 kilograms of batteries you'd need otherwise. Want to get your hands on one of these? Start by heading to your local recruiter's office -- and don't mind the giant human microwave.
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Laptops
Samsung's latest fuel cell prototype proves again that soldiers get the coolest toys originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tactical flashlight records late night jungle excursions
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No CommentsMuch like the toaster, the microwave and the sandal, the flashlight hasn't changed an awful lot since being first engineered in the late 1300s. Thankfully, we're finally seeing a little innovation in the space with Hammacher Schlemmer's Infrared Flashlight Video Recorder. Upon first looking it over, it's hard to tell that this thing is different from any other heavy duty tactical flashlight; underneath that matte black finish, however, are 17 infrared LEDs and a video camera capable of capturing footage (with audio!) up to 13 feet away from the device itself. Both video and snapshots are captured in VGA (640 x 480) quality, and while only 15 seconds can be logged on the 128MB of built-in memory, the miniSD expansion slot opens that up immensely. The rub? Nah, it's not the absurd $399.95 price tag, it's the "three C-sized batteries" requirement. Drat.
[Via OhGizmo]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Tactical flashlight records late night jungle excursions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video: Fun with a microwave and PS3
Posted on March 12, 2009 | No CommentsWhile the image above may be disturbing to the PS3 faithful, the path taken to its artistic destruction is oddly intoxicating. It's the latest console mod / art piece by the microwave Intertainer going by the alias d0vetastic. The video is long, real long at 12 and half minutes -- no sound track, no voice over, just you and your computer holed-up with a coagulating 60GB PS3 console and controller. So pull up a chair, set the video to full-screen and prepare to feel the darker side of your emotional response system. Anyone can microwave popcorn -- only an artist can microwave his gaming console. Heh.
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Filed under: Gaming
Video: Fun with a microwave and PS3 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Chinese man killed by exploding cellphone; a few helpful tips
Posted on February 4, 2009 | No CommentsMake sure to say “I love you, honey” after hanging up on your wife today. You know why? Because if what happened to a man in China happens to you, you'll be as dead as Colin Quinn's career. The man was killed last week—I guess news trickles slowly out of China—when his cellphone exploded, breaking an artery in his neck. Ouch.
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CES 2009 Prep: The Things We’ll Carry
Posted on January 6, 2009 | No Comments
CES can be a lot of fun, but it's a whole friggin' lot of work, too. Meetings, press announcements, booth tours, darting back and forth from hall to hall, show floor to hotel, and a whole lot of trekking around the show floor in search of diamonds in the rough. Media attendees probably walk more in the four days of CES than most people walk in a month - all while wearing a backpack stuffed to the brim with every single tool we might need.
If you were to take a peek into one of these mystical blogging tool chests, what might you find? Find out after the jump.
