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The World’s Largest Scrabble Game

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World's Largest Scrabble Game
World's Largest Scrabble Game

Does size matter?

I suppose that in some cases, size is a major factor. Although we cannot discount the fact that a lot of pleasure can also be derived from tiny things. It really all depends on the situation!

In the case of the game Scrabble, I am not quite sure how size comes into play. Then again, that’s just me. This guy, John Kahn, apparently goes by the maxim “the bigger, the better”. One look at his creation – the world’s largest Scrabble game – and anyone will come to the same conclusion. [Read more…] about The World’s Largest Scrabble Game

Have You Heard of ACTA? You’ll Love It Just Like SOPA!

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ACTASOPA has been the talk of the town in the recent weeks, although the noise has died down a bit when the legislation was shot down. But are you aware of another piece of legislation that may affect you in an adverse way?

It is called ACTA, which is short for Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. It is an international agreement with the following entities as participants: ((via Stop Acta))

  • The European Union
  • The United States
  • Canada
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Some other countries

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The Silicon Valleys of the World [Infographic]

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Centers of Tech Innovation
Silicon Valleys of the World

What is the biggest dream of every person who works in the technology field? I would go out on a limb and say that to live and work in Silicon Valley is one of the top answers. There is the fact that the opportunities to work there are rather rare for a lot of people. That doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams! Did you know that there are Silicon Valleys in other parts of the world?

I suppose there is some truth in the argument that there is nothing quite like THE Silicon Valley, but the world has gotten smaller and smaller over the years, and centers of tech innovation are cropping up all over the planet. This spells good news for you, if you are looking to make a splash in the scene. [Read more…] about The Silicon Valleys of the World [Infographic]

Lifebook 2013 Promises a Single Convergence Device

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Lifebook 2013
Lifebook 2013

How many gadgets do you take with you when you go out? If you are like many people I know, there has to be at least these things in your arsenal: a laptop, a mobile phone, a tablet, an mp3 player, and a camera. Some may forego the tablet and the camera, but the fact that you usually need several gadgets with you can be a burden.

That is why it is not surprising at all that people have been talking about the concept of a single convergence device. In a nutshell, the nature of this device is to put together most, if not all, the gadgets that you normally need. This is exactly what Indian industrial designer Prashant Chandra has come up with. [Read more…] about Lifebook 2013 Promises a Single Convergence Device

ALON: Transparent Aluminum Armor

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ALON Transparent Aluminum Armor
ALON Transparent Aluminum Armor

Is there such a thing as transparent aluminum? Not exactly, but manufacturer Surmet has created something very much like it, and it serves as a protective armor as well. If you are a weapons enthusiast, then this is going to get you all excited.

You may be thinking about bulletproof glass and how it does the job – to a certain degree. Is there really a need for transparent aluminum armor? Definitely! As mentioned, bulletproof glass does work, but in reality, all it really does is to stop some bullets, not all kinds. More so, when you use a lot of bulletproof glass (obviously, the more you use, the better protected you are) on a vehicle, it becomes much heavier. This results in the slowing down of the car. And when you want to get away from gunfire, slow is the last thing that you need! [Read more…] about ALON: Transparent Aluminum Armor

Nissan’s Self Healing iPhone Shield

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iPhone protection
Nissan's Self Healing iPhone Shield

The other day, we took a look at Liquipel, a process/technology/coating which can protect your iPhone – and several other mobile phone models – from the disaster that is water. While water is definitely one of the worst enemies (if not the worst) of electronic gadgets, scratches are also very much unwanted. After all, who would want a touchscreen phone that is full of scratches? That is what mobile phone cases were made for, right?

Enter Nissan’s self healing iPhone shield. It is actually an iPhone case which has undergone special treatment. Not surprisingly, the special paint that is used on the self healing iPhone shield was originally designed for use for something totally different – for automotive purposes. That is, after all, Nissan’s specialty. In fact, the paint is currently being used on a variety of cars, including Nissan Murano, 370Z, X-Trail, and the Infiniti series. [Read more…] about Nissan’s Self Healing iPhone Shield