Striker integrated display helmet has something to tell you about that old saying ‘if looks could kill’…
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We’ve been told in the past that our mean, hate-filled looks could kill, but we never took that literally. Now, if Britain’s BAE Systems has its way, that phrase could seriously have a whole new meaning. The company has developed an RAF helmet that will allow pilots to deploy and steer their weapons by turning their heads. It all sounds incredibly horrifying and futuristic, of course, but the technology which enables the new gadget is pretty intense, as well. The helmet is fitted with an optical head tracker, with targets popping up in the visor, which provides a supposedly highly accurate missile fire with low latency, at any altitude. The system has been extensively tested on the Eurofighter Typhoon, but is modular in styling so that it can be fitted to many systems. There’s no word on when this tech will see actual action, but we have our reservations about it, so we hope they take their time. Striker integrated display helmet has something to tell you about that old saying ‘if looks could kill’… originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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US businessmen accuse officials at Karni crossing of taking bribes to allow goods into Gaza
Continue reading …The Trials and Tribulations of Adélie Penguins in a Rapidly Warming Antarctic (Slideshow)
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Photo credit: Fen Montaigne The iconic Adélie penguin is one of only two species to live and breed exclusively in Antarctica. Known for its “tuxedo” patterned coloration and their annual migrations of thousands of miles across the Antarctic, the penguins number in the millions—but this large population is surprisingly fragile. For thirty years, ecologist, author, and penguin biologist Bill Fraser has worked on the Antarctic Peninsula, studying one species: Adélie penguins. In that time, Fraser has seen the peninsula—and the plane… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Thailand’s Dusit Zoo revealed on Thursday two new members of its white tiger family to coincide with the country’s Children’s Day celebration that will fall on Saturday. (Jan 6)
Continue reading …Behar and Huffington Post’s Sekoff Paint GOP as Trying to ‘Ruin’ and ‘Destroy’ Health Care
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Netanyahu in giving mood after shaming comments at memorial ceremony for Carmel blaze victims
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Photo: imdb If you are feeling very sad about the coming year, you are probably French. If the thought of the new year fills you with hope and optimism then you may be from Nigeria, Vietnam or even Kosovo. So where does that leave North Americans? The new “Global Barometer of Hope and Despair” polled 53 countries and found that the old world is worried and the new global powers are not…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Nyko’s CES 2011 gaming peripheral lineup: Intercooler STS, Perfect Shot Pro, and more
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A pinch of gaming here at the annual Consumer Electronics Show? Yeah, we’ll take that. Nyko ‘s just revealed a wheelbarrow full of new goods to pore over at this year’s edition of the show, and we get the feeling that PlayStation Move owners will be particularly pleased with what’s on offer. For the PS3, the outfit has revealed that its Raven Standard and Raven Alternative controllers are shipping now for $34.99 apiece, as is the 2- / 4-port charging station. Moving onto newer goods, the Power Shot for Move is a newfangled rifle attachment (seen above) for Sony’s play on motion gaming, with an MSRP that’s not quite final and a projected release date of March 2011. Moreover, there’s a pistol-like Perfect Shot for Move (also shipping in March at a price that’s TBD), and if you’re looking for a similar charging solution for your Xbox 360, the Charge Base S will do just that for $24.99. Comically enough, this year marks the return of the infamous Intercooler, but hopefully the STS version won’t cause your Xbox 360 S to go up in smoke . For those who like to take chances, it’ll hit retail next month for $19.99. Closing things out is the Perfect Shot Pro for Wii, which is a revamped version of the original Perfect Shot that features vibration support; it’ll ship in April for right around $20. Head on past the break for the full release, or spend a few precious minutes digging into the eye candy below. Or both. Continue reading Nyko’s CES 2011 gaming peripheral lineup: Intercooler STS, Perfect Shot Pro, and more Nyko’s CES 2011 gaming peripheral lineup: Intercooler STS, Perfect Shot Pro, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Residents of Post Falls, Idaho are in suspense waiting to see who bought a winning ticket in the $380 million Mega Millions lottery. Another winner in Washington state has come forward to lottery officials. (Jan. 6)
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Army says men were handling border fence. Meanwhile mortar shell explodes in Negev
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