TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste on less money, but with more design. He calls it “LifeEdited.” I have been having so much fun with LifeEdited, , trying out all the ideas I have been thinking about for years, getting my old mad Sketchup skilz back, designing again. Here is a riff on Yen Ha and Michi Yanagishita’s pullout bed/ raised platform that we showed a few years ago, with a twist…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Bummer. Just a few short days after PlayOn support was apparently added to Roku’s stable of set-top boxes, it looks as if the fun has come to an abrupt halt. Based on quotes from both PlayOn and Roku staff members, it sounds like the PlayOn channel will no longer work on those who try to get it installed, but those who managed to slip in early may be in the clear. Jim, a PlayOn staffer, stated that his company was “contacted today by Roku and told that they were going to disallow this channel,” and because neither the Roku channel developer nor Roku “are affiliated with PlayOn, [they] have no control over the situation.” On the Roku side, one Patrick has confirmed that “while… many of you are excited about a PlayOn-compatible Channel and may be using it, it unfortunately presents the possibility of legal exposure for us; as a result, the current PlayOn channels have been removed and are no longer available to add to your Roku player.” If your bubble has just been popped in the worst possible way, we’d probably start looking into that 30-day return policy — for you early birds, is PlayOn still working on your Roku box? Hit us up in comments below. [Thanks, Brian] Roku ‘disallows’ PlayOn, cites ‘possibility of legal exposure’ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …It doesn’t matter anymore (from the Denver Post ): The Colorado Supreme Court issued a controversial opinion
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Looking for some earphones below a $999 reference set of buds but above the mid-range fare filling the shelves at your local department store? Then you can now at Future Sonics’ new Atrio Special Edition “professional” earphones to your list of options. Coming at $229, the earphones pack the company’s MG7 transducer and so called TrueTimbre technology to provide what’s described as “rich, dynamic and full sound” — in terms of specs, you’ll get a frequency response of 8Hz – 20,000Hz, along with a sensitivity level of 112dB at 30Hz, and ambient noise rejection of +/- 26 dB. As a bonus, you’ll also also get a carrying case made from reclaimed tires, which is not only environmentally-friendly but one of a kind in appearance. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the link below for a hands-on look courtesy of Gadling . Continue reading Future Sonics debuts Atrio Special Edition professional earphones Future Sonics debuts Atrio Special Edition professional earphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There isn’t much to say here, so let’s just get on with the facts: Intel , Samsung , and Toshiba are joining forces and pooling R&D efforts in a consortium funded in part by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (an expected 50 percent, or 5 billion yen / US $62 million) and the rest from the members. The goal? Semiconductor chips nearing 10nm by 2016. Ten more companies are expected to be invited once things get sorted out, so major chip-related corporations, please keep checking your mailboxes daily. Intel, Samsung, Toshiba form consortium aiming for 10nm chips by 2016 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The Week in Animal News: Lion Cubs Swimming, Halloween with Hippos, and More (Slideshow)
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Credit: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin What happened in the animal world this week? Ants got closeups, birds got snapped with bees (well, technically a wasp), and baby tigers hit the water for their first swimming lesson — plus a nearly-invincible black rhino, a hippo celebrating Halloween, and wild dolphins teaching each other new tricks.
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Tired of looking at the same, aged, lifeless pixels day-in and day-out? Now you’ve a way to change it. AOC has just unveiled its latest range of LCD monitors, and the whole lot is seductively thin. Measuring just 12.9 millimeters on the depth chart, this sixpack ranges from 18.5- to 23-inches and offers up a 16:9 widescreen viewing angle. Unfortunately, screen resolutions are being kept secret (we’re crossing our fingers for 1080p across the board), but we are told to expect VGA / DVI inputs, a flexible base, five millisecond response times and a laughable dynamic contrast ration of 50,000,000:1. Mum’s also the word on pricing, but look, at least you’ve got a lovely selection of high resolution images to gawk at below. Gallery: AOC’s ultraslim LED-backlit monitor collection Continue reading AOC goes ultraslim with new sixpack of LED-backlit monitors AOC goes ultraslim with new sixpack of LED-backlit monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A Georgia firefighter who sent around personal cell phone video of a horrific crash has been dismissed. The father of the crash victim eventually received the video via text message from a friend. (Oct. 29)
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A baby fighting for its life in a tiny hospital is one of many needing urgent medical care after Monday’s tsunami in Indonesia. Breathing problems and high blood pressure were afflicting those near the erupting Mount Merapi volcano. (Oct. 29)
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