This is so cool I want one.
From Scarab Aviation Labs based in Russia comes the Begalet - Universal Personal Transport.
It can be used on land, water and snow (with modification) and it can fly!
The craft weighs just 55Kg's when empty and can reach a maximum speed of 80kph on land and up to 160kph in the air (according to some reports). It seems to be a motorised paraglider but Scarab also have some fixed wing versions in development.
It uses a parachute in case of emergency landing when airborne and a bouyancy device to stop it sinking when on the water.
The engine delivers just 30hp with a range of up to 400km so it should be quite economical to run as well.
NVIDIA to Acquire AGEIA Technologies
There we have it. After months of rumours and speculation, it had to happen.
NVIDIA is to acquire Ageia!!!!
This may just push the market leader way ahead of AMD/ATi, but I've never seen any of Ageia's products actually helping graphics that much (except games which were specifically written).
NVIDIA Press Release: http://www.nvidia.com/object/io_1202161567170.html
[Via Engadget]
Microsoft to end digital downloads for Vista upgrades
People wanting to upgrade will now have to visit their local retailer or contact Microsoft via post
You should follow Polar Bear Farm
During the Kiwi Foo Camp 2008 I had a chance to meet Layton Duncan. He's quite active on Geekzone, mainly in the Mac OS X Mobile forum, helping others with their iPhone and iPod touch questions and comments.He is also involved with Polar Bear Farm and I think you should follow the company.
Why you should follow Polar Bear Farm? Because it's a New Zealand company creating application software for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.
They are the guys behind the PBF Search and PBF ShowTime - this one brings video recording to the Apple iPhone.
I just wanted the guys added more posts to their blog - I know they were shoing off their stuff during the MacWorld but it would b good to hear more of their experience of going to that big show.
Microsoft responds to 'Save XP' petition
Microsoft has already delayed XP's demise by six months, says spokesperson
Telecom reports half-year earnings fall
Focus moves from separation to business, says CEO
Microsoft to hold Vista SP1 release for six weeks
Users won't get a crack at it until mid-March at the earliest, says Microsoft
Adobe fixes undisclosed vulnerabilities in Reader
Users urged to upgrade to the latest version
MIT: New mobile chip will boost energy efficiency by 10x
The new design is intended for use in portable electronics, such as cellphones, PDAs and even implantable medical devices
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