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November 30, 2010 No Comment
We’ve seen ridiculous fridge concepts from Electrolux before and covered Linux running on all types of gadgets , so it’s only natural that the OS has found its way into an icebox developed by Electrolux’s Brazilian subsidiary in partnership with ProFusion Embedded Systems. Dubbed the Infinity I-Kitchen, it sports a Linux-based 800 x 480 touchscreen computer built around a 400Mhz Freescale i.MX25 SoC — which itself is based on 400MHz ARM926EJ-S core and already used in some automotive systems. The touch UI was developed by the open source organization Enlightenment Foundation Libraries and allows users to control a variety of fridge functions like internal temperature in addition to running apps for notes, calendars, contacts, photos, and recipes. All of the particular open source code modifications developed for the fridge have also been shared back with the community in Tux-approved fashion and will soon be posted to Electrolux’s site too. Unfortunately, there’s no mention however of features like internet connectivity (WiFi or otherwise), USB ports, or SD Card slots being on the appliance. Likewise, details on pricing or availability are also unknown, so your iPhone can hold off on making those the jealousy-fueled fat jokes for now. Infinity I-Kitchen sports Linux-based touch screen computer, kitchen sink still not included originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Hilary Swank and Paul Rudd were among the stars attending the 20th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York. (Nov. 30)
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Trapped in their classroom with a student gunman, a group of terrified Wisconsin high schoolers worked desperately to keep their captor calm. The 15-year-old gunman eventually shot himself as police stormed the room. (Nov. 30)
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IDF chief visits military recruit center, says WikiLeaks revelations ‘teach us about a new world with risks.’ Hezbollah not likely to attack Israel after UN tribunal releases Hariri report, he estimates
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In urgent letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Rabbi Amar says automatic recognition of army conversions will have ‘severe consequences’
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Images Credit Tyler Held TreeHugger loves repurposing, even more than recycling. Artists and designers have the opportunity to challenge us with new ideas, new ways of looking at what we used to throw away. But can one have too much of a good thing? Designboom writes that Philadelphia designer Tyler Held “focuses on his process of repair and customization. he exposes the renovation of a once discarded object by highlighting functional and aesthetic hybridity.” In this case, he creates a hybrid between an old stove and a m… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: GoinGreen There was a time when the virus-like spread of the G-Wiz electric vehicle in London (known as the REVA elsewhere) was big news on TreeHugger. And while certain opinionated motoring journalists may have been less than complimentary about the G Wiz , there is no doubt that as an early pioneer of electrified transportation it has filled a niche market for urban emission-free private vehicles. But wit… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Madonna opens a gym in Mexico City; James Franco and Anne Hathaway are picked as co-hosts for the Oscars; Johnny Depp says Disney hated his Captain Sparrow. (Nov. 30)
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