This is probably why Sony had to recall its batteries. Sometimes the pirates can’t spell. Other times, the misspelling is deliberate. Still, not everything has to do with spelling. And very soon, you will see plenty of iPhone wannabees. Related story:How-To: Beware of the Fake “Nokla N95” Phone
Ok, maybe not the type of “airbags” that you typically associate with, i.e. people who talk non-stop on their cellphones. Apparently, Sony believes that the cellphone has become so important in our lives that it should be protected againts accidents. The consumer electronics giant has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office… Read More: Sony thinks cellphones should include airbags »
“Necessity is the mother of invention. The father is unknown.” Luckily, there’s such a thing called “patent pending”. Otherwise, we’ll be flooded with silly patents like “Retractable Table Top for a Toilet” and “Penile Volumetric Measuring Device”. Patently Silly is a site that archives real patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for… Read More: You call that a patent? »
Based on the premise that a black screen uses less energy than a white one, Blackle – a customised Google search engine – claims to save energy simply “because the screen is predominantly black”. The idea for the site was born from a 2007 blog post titled “Black Google Would Save 750 Megawatt-hours a Year”,… Read More: The search for energy efficiency »
Found yourself in a hot seat? Fear not. The Japanese once again flexed their creative muscles to come up with a USB-powered seat cooler that will keep your derrière properly ventilated. Thanko’s USBHCU01 draws in air from the surrounding via an intake valve to provide a constant stream of air that helps to dissipate heat… Read More: Universal Serial Butt? »
Ever wondered how the mouse cursor on your computer monitor works? Through the use of a high-tech screen magnifying lens, this hitherto mysterious mechanism now becomes apparent. To find out, just visit https://www.1-click.jp/, and once the page has loaded, move your cursor to the center of the screen where a circle appears. For instant enlightenment,… Read More: One-click technology »