Photo via jeffk Wireless charging has been growing in popularity the last couple years. This last Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showed several promising companies , and there are sure to be more in January at the next show. The idea of charging devices without having to actually plug them into the wall each time is appealing to many consumers, and the market seems to be revealing this trend.
Continue reading …Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen-fueled B-Class F-Cell gets priced at $849 a month
November 24, 2010 No Comment
It’s unfortunately not the F800 Style “research vehicle” the company is working on, but those looking to avoid a hybrid or all-electric vehicle in favor of fuel cell technology can now place an order for Mercedes-Benz’s new B-Class F-Cell vehicle. Those orders actually first opened up in October, but the automaker has only just recently revealed the actual cost to customers. That will be $849 a month on a lease-only basis, which may seem a tad high but does include both fuel and insurance (alright, so it’s still high). As you might expect, however, the car won’t exactly be widely available — Mercedes-Benz says the first few will reach “selected” customers by the end of this year, with “at least 70 more” set to become available in the Los Angeles and San Francisco area by 2012. Full press release is after the break. Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen-fueled B-Class F-Cell gets priced at $849 a month Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen-fueled B-Class F-Cell gets priced at $849 a month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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South Korea said Wednesday it found two bodies in rubble on Yeonpyeong, marking the first civilian casualties from North Korea’s artillery attack on the island. (Nov. 24)
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Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale talk about boxing biopic ‘The Fighter’ and reveal how they had to slim down to play welterweight half-brothers Mickey Ward and Dickie Eklund. (Nov. 24)
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Complaints about invasive airport security procedures and high holiday travel volume could make for a long day at the nation’s airports. (Nov. 24)
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Jamie and Frank McCourt, who are embroiled in a divorce dispute that could decide ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are officially single. The divorce was finalized last month, but just made public Tuesday. (Nov. 24)
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Image via University of Cincinnati Scientists at University of Cincinnati have figured out how to use a plain old sheet of paper as a surface for electrowetting, the technology behind e-paper such as used in e-readers and similar devices. It sounds like a dream come true because, as the researchers point out, it reduces device complexity and cost. However, it could be a huge concern since it may very well result in “disposable” one-time-use electronics. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Continue reading the main story Related stories Opposition figures held in Moscow Rights activist quits Kremlin job Putin to consider presidency run Russia risks slipping into a period of political “stagnation”, President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. In his videoblog, Mr Medvedev spoke about the lack of real competition in the political arena, heavily dominated by the pro-Kremlin United Russia party. “This stagnation is equally damaging to both the ruling party and the opposition forces,” he said. Russia’s marginalised opposition has accused the authorities of harassment – a claim denied by…
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A recent article from Brian Krebs highlights a new trend in ATM skimmers : by using parts from cut-rate audio players and spy cams, criminals are able to construct something called an audio skimmer that records the data from the magnetic strip for later playback. Also included in the device is a miniature spy cam, which captures the user’s PIN. The basic methodology behind the device is nothing new (for instance, it could be found in an issue of Phrack dating back to 1992) although the use of DAPs means that the whole thing is a lot more elegant than it was in the days of the portable cassette recorder. According to a recent report by the European ATM Security Team (EAST), devices of this type have been found in five countries, two of them “major ATM deployers” (with 40,000 active ATMs or more). Please guys, don’t get any ideas. PR from EAST after the break. Continue reading Criminals constructing ATM skimmers from DAPs Criminals constructing ATM skimmers from DAPs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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TreeHugger’s Emma gets a natural beauty makeover by Blades Natural Beauty. Photo: Jessa Blades When organic beauty expert and natural makeup artist Jessica Blades of Blades Natural Beauty offered to show me some tips and tricks behind green beauty, I jumped at the chance to have my makeup done and learn a thing or two along the way. Blades, who has been recognized by Glamour Magazine and has appeared on “The Today Show,” shares 6 makeup beauty tips–from DIY-lip hues to makeup product care–to achieve a green-beauty glow. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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