New process for nanotube semiconductors could be graphene's ticket to primetime (video)

In many ways, graphene is one of technology's sickest jokes. The tantalizing promise of cheap to produce, efficient to run materials, that could turn the next page in gadget history has always remained frustratingly out of reach. Now, a new process for creating semiconductors grown on graphene could see the super material commercialized in the next five years. Developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the patented process "bombs" graphene with gallium, which forms droplets, and naturally arranges itself to match graphene's famous hexagonal pattern. Then, arsenic is added to the mix, which enters the droplets and crystallizes at the bottom, creating a stalk. After a few minutes of this process the droplets are raised by the desired height. The new process also does away with the need for a (relatively) thick substrate to grow the nanowire on, making it cheaper, more flexible and transparent. The inventors state that this could be used in flexible and efficient solar cells and light emitting diodes. We say forward the revolution.

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New process for nanotube semiconductors could be graphene's ticket to primetime (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sumo Bean Bags Get Furry

The folks at Sumo Lounge are now offering most of their line of adult sized bean bag chairs in new cozy fabric covers that include Microsuede, Corduroy and Ultimate Fur. Curling up in an Ultimate Fur Sumo Bean Bag will make you feel like you’ve snuggled up with a big bear. One that doesn’t want to eat you. Like their original bean bags, they are filled with 100% Polyester Fiber “beans”. I reviewed the Sumo Omni Bean Bag last year and found it to be a big step above the bean bag chair of my childhood. Sumo chairs range in price from $149 – $549.

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Tagged: Furniture

Sumo Bean Bags Get Furry originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 30, 2012 at 9:28 am.

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/09/30/sumo-bean-bags-get-furry/

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This is the carbon fiber core of Ferrari's first hybrid

Ferrari has already said that it will never make an electric car -- at least, not while Luca di Montezemolo is in charge -- but we already know that a hybrid Ferrari is in the cards. And, this is what will hold it all together. At this year's Paris Auto Show the company rolled out this carbon fiber cage that is the core chassis of the machine. Other than a pledge that the thing will use F1-inspired technology nobody would tell us what it would be called (possibly F70, at least internally) or just when the rest of its components will be bolted on. But, for now, enjoy this sneak peek under the skin of Ferrari's next hypercar.

Gallery: Hybrid Ferrari carbon fiber chassis

Steve Dent contributed to this report.

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This is the carbon fiber core of Ferrari's first hybrid originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Daily Crunch: Mouse And Rat

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Source: http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/12/daily-crunch-mouse-and-rat/

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Spraypant Spirograph: It's Banksy for Beginners [Video]

The Spirograph completely revolutionized doodling as we know it, and Narcélio Grud hopes it can do the same for street art which is commonly looked at as nothing more than graffiti. His machine lets anyone who's unskilled with a can of spraypaint make complex patterns with a spin of its wheel. More »

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Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit tells Judge Koh to revisit Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction

One of the hallmarks of the US judicial system is its seemingly inexhaustible system of appeals -- a system for which Samsung is likely most grateful at the moment. Its earlier entreaty to Judge Lucy Koh to have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 preliminary injunction lifted may have been denied, but the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is giving the Korean company another bite at the Apple. That court has granted Samsung's request to have the injunction issue remanded so that the trial court can re-consider Samsung's motion to dissolve it. The ruling enables Samsung to argue that the injunction should be lifted because the jury failed to find infringement of the tablet design patent upon which the injunction is based. Will Judge Koh lift the ban? Perhaps, but we're pretty sure that the crowd from Cupertino will be doing plenty to prevent that from happening. Stay tuned.

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Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit tells Judge Koh to revisit Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T8 Announces Storm Wallet Cases and Zephyr Lanyards for iPhone 4/4S

I know you’re thinking that the iPhone 5 is out now, so what’s with the iPhone 4/4S accessories?  But a lot of people are still using these iPhones, and Apple is still offering them at discounted prices, so people are still going to want cases for them.  Well, T8 Cases is introducing the Storm iPhone 4/4S Wallet case and matching Zephyr lanyards so you can wear them around your neck. (Click the picture for a better look.)

The Storm wallet is handmade of premium Italian vegetable-tanned calfskin leather; they are hand-dyed using environmentally friendly dyes and assembled with non-toxic water-based glue.  The edges are painted and sealed.  The back has two lined and reinforced card slots to hold IDs, cards, or cash, and the interior of the phone compartment is made of rubber to grip your phone tightly.  It’s available in black or tan leather with blue trim or in tan leather with red trim.  The wallets are $60.00.  The matching Zephyr lanyards are made of 3/8″ soft nylon, so it’s comfortable to wear.  It’s 16″ long and has a metal clip to attach it to the storm case.  The come in blue nylon with black or tan leather trim or in red nylon with tan trim to match the wallets.  The Zephyr lanyards are $15.00.

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Tagged: iPhone 4/4S, iphone wallet

T8 Announces Storm Wallet Cases and Zephyr Lanyards for iPhone 4/4S originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 28, 2012 at 10:00 am.

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/09/28/t8-announces-storm-wallet-cases-and-zephyr-lanyards-for-iphone-44s/

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Distro Issue 59: Boston's DBC City Bike is putting a new spin on an old design

As the summer comes to a close (as least north of the equator), temperatures are dropping and the leaves are beginning to change their hues. Leisurely strolls and bike rides that had become quite uncomfortable are options for relaxation once again. Speaking of bicycles, that's precisely where the cover story of this week's edition of our tablet mag focuses. Terrence O'Brien visits with Dan Sorger at his DBC City Bike workshop in Boston and discovers how -- with the help of designers, engineers, and medical professionals from institutions like MIT -- The Swift takes a beloved European-style bike and adapts it for American city dwellers. This week's "Hands-on" section circles the globe as we check in at the Tokyo Game Show and Nokia's HQ before returning in the States. On the review front, we put Sony's Xperia T and Xperia Tab as well as Vizio's all-in-one through their respective paces and offer our detailed impressions of each. Find yourself a spot on the porch and settle in before grabbing the latest issue via any of the options that lie down below.

Distro Issue 59 PDF
Distro in the iTunes App Store
Distro in the Google Play Store
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Distro Issue 59: Boston's DBC City Bike is putting a new spin on an old design originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iOS 6 Triggers Wonky WiFi Woes

Maps aren't the only thing causing grumbling among the Apple faithful these days. Complaints are piling up about WiFi performance, too. Customer grousing about WiFi problems has filled 93 pages at one Apple forum with beefs about disabled options, failure to link to corporate networks and logy connections. After upgrading his iPhone 4S to iOS 6, Adam Nations, communications director for uBreakiFix, a national smartphone repair chain, began experiencing WiFi connectivity problems.

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Gadgets Week In Review: Parts

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OmmWriter brings its clean, calm writing interface to Windows

I have a thing for full-screen text editing. I use WriteMonkey for my creative writing needs, and VIM in a full-screen PuTTY session for my Web development work. That being the case, I'm all over the monospace, dark-background, focused editing scene.

OmmWriter attempts to take that aesthetic and make it somehow more spiritual, with three picturesque backgrounds and ambient background audio tracks (there are seven of each in the paid version).

I'm of two minds about this app. On the one hand, yes, it's beautiful. But if you want music as a background to your writing, why not pick your own soundtrack with Winamp or Foobar2000 running in the background?

OmmWriter also offers three keyboard-clicking sounds, which are kind of nice. None of these features are groundbreaking, really. OmmWriter could be seen as a way to gently ease into the world of distraction-free writing -- in case something like WriteMonkey's dark background is just too oppressive for you.

After the fold you can see a video showcasing several of OmmWriter's features and creative soundscapes.

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OmmWriter brings its clean, calm writing interface to Windows originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How the Kindle Paperwhite Got Its Shine [Video]

We know first-hand that the new Kindle Paperwhite is a stunning little device, but how did it get so good? The Amazon employee's who developed the reader have gotten together to explain. Interestingly enough, they cite the ultimate goal as being able to make a device that sort of "disappears" as you use it. That's going to be tough with a screen that pretty. [Slashgear] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/_DGTKUhzIrc/how-the-kindle-paperwhite-got-its-shine

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