VMware ThinApp

For deployment of Windows applications, VMware has a product called ThinApp (Wikipedia) which is an application virtualization and portable application creator suite by VMware that can package conventional applications so that they become portable applications. These thin apps virtualize the entire underlying Windows registry and device driver stack so that you can package and deploy portable applications on any type of storage device (i.e., USB drive, flash drive, etc...) Check it VMware Thinapp. Sounds promising... this is something to research in 2010.

Whole House Lithium-ion Battery

A new Lithium-Ion Battery to Power Up a House in 2011 for up to 1-week was announced by Panasonic. http://bit.ly/8GbLnl So why not sooner in 2011? It seems that all these new alternative energy announcements and products are always 2-years away. They appear to be a carrot on the stick. I recall that 2-years ago that in 2009 we would be able to purchase electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Now, this is still 2-years away. Huh?

MaxFlight FS2000

I went to a X-Mas party at VASC and got to enjoy the MaxFlight FS2000 simulator. All I can say is, "I gotta have on of these!". Incredible! This is what gaming should evolve into in about 10-20 years from now.

Tips on getting Hulu working on PS3

Hulu blocks video streaming the PS3 for whatever reason. Here is a tip that allows you to setup a DNS proxy that re-enables Hulu on PS3. Hulu and PS3. This tip is not really for those who are novices with networking. Otherwise, just try Sling.com.

Netflix on PS3 rocks!

In early November 2009 Netflix released its PS3 disc. The implementation and quality is the bet I have seen for any streaming video on any platform. I just totally rocks and the user interface is very intuitive. I have not seen any buffering or hiccups on the PS3 like I do on Windows or the Mac. I am impressed... oh yeah, and all this is happening over an 802.11g WiFi connection.

NASA Finds Water on the Moon

The LCROSS experiment last month (Oct2009) found lots of water on the Moon. This article from USAToday, NASA: Water found in moon crater, has a good graphic showing the mission.

Vatican Seeks Signs of Alien Life

The Vatican is seeking signs of alien life. See this article. This is a long way from the days of Galileo who was tried as a herectic and Darwin who was ridiculed for theory of evolution.

Mars in 39-days using new VASIMIR engine technology

This just sounds too good or far-fetched to be true. Anyway, saw it on Slashdot and here is the NewScientist article. The new technology, VASIMIR engine (nice diagram), is what makes is possible if it can be built and demonstrated.

Ultracapacitor charges at stop

This is interesting if can be brought to market. "Ultracapacitor Bus Recharges At Each Stop"

Google PowerMeter and TED-5000

I have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Google PowerMeter software and the TED-5000 bring it to you. Check this blog post, "Google PowerMeter's first device partner" dated 10/5/2009.

Portable Car Cam with LCD

This is very cool and practical if you want to record what you see while driving into a digital video. Check out this i4u post.

The Missing Link - Oldest Human Ancestor Discovered

Scientists have announced discovery of early humanoids that pre-dates 'Lucy' by one million years. See this article.

Holy Grail in America

The History Channel has a really good show, Holy Grail in America, that describes the Kensington Rune Stone and the theory that the Knights Templar may have discovered America 100 years before Columbus.

Color-blindness Cured by Gene Injection

This is incredible, "Color-blindness cured by gene injection in monkeys". This was accomplished in an experiment at the University of Washington.

Sony PS3 Slim!!!

The anticipated redsign of the PS3 is out. Smaller, quieter, more power efficient... I am in.

Lost Venetian City Found

Scientists uncover lost Venetian City using aerial photography and infrared. "Scientists uncover lost Venetian city" The lost city is Altinum which residents fled after an attack by Attila the Hun in 425 A.D. to found Venice.

Web-based Screen Casting

Take a look at ScreenJelly.

Firefox 3.5 is fast!

I installed Firefox 3.5 as soon as it was available on my MacBook. It is noticeably faster than 3.0. I like it. I am still waiting for Google Chrome on the Mac. I use Safari 4 and Firefox 3.5 daily and both run really well together.

Novatel MiFi first hand

I went to BestBuy and was able to check out the MiFi first hand. I am impressed with the form factor and weight. Wow! Next problem to address are the service and 2-year contracts.

PSP Go!

Can't wait to try this nextgen PSP this fall!

Novatel MiFi

I just read about this yesterday in my local newspaper. This is the mobile communications device that makes the most sense for me. The MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile hotspot. Watch out WiFi, Here comes MiFi says it all. All I can say is wow!

WiFi to Go, no Cafe Needed is a good NYTimes article about it.

Zecharia Sitchin / Niburu

Over at About.com, I found a good index of Zecharia Sitching and Niburu. Here is a briefing of Zecharia Sitchin biography and key ideas.

Odd Things In Wrong Places

This is an interesting set of posts about odd things being out of place in time. "Time Upside Down". Is this science, B.S., archaelogoy, or something else. It is an interesting read and somewhat related to the "The 10 Most Puzzling Ancient Artifacts".

Finally, the PSP Stand I really want

The Cobra PSP stand is flexible and can be reshaped like a goose neck microphone stand. I have been looking for one of these since I got my PSP. For $23, this is no-brainer. Cobra PSP Stand Bundle Kit.

Nanowire battery 10x better than Lithium-ion

Battery technology research keeps getting better. This was announced back in December 2007 in Stanford News Service article.

Telsa Motors unveils 4-door sedan

Earlier this week Tesla Motors unveiled its promised sedan following up on its electric 2-seater, Roadster. "Tesla Shows Off Family Friendly Electric Car". Unless someone else comes up with a viable electric car, the Tesla Model S is my next sedan if is available.

The Missing Secrets of Nikola Tesla

I found this video that is available on Google Video, "The Missing Secrets of Nikola Tesla". It is available as a iPod/PSP also.

Prince 3-D assault

Prince is releasing a new 3 disc sonic assault! One of the discs is 'rock-guitar-fueled'... hmmm... available exclusively at Target on Sunday for $11.98.

Terrafugia Flying Car Maiden Flight!

The first practical flying car. Watch the YouTube video of it.

Ovonic Battery

While watching "Who Killed The Electric Car" a 2006 bdocumentary on SonyClassics DVD, there already is a battery technology called the ovonic battery developed for GM that would solve the EV-1 battery issues. The battery inventor's company, Energy Conversion Devices, that has gotten into solar roof shingles and other alternative energy technologies. This is something to watch.

Ancient Aliens in HD

The History Channel HD just broadcast a new documentary that was quite incredible. I watched "Ancient Aliens" last night which featured the infamous astroarchaeologists including Erich Von Daniken and David Hatcher Childress.

GeoEye Gallery

Here are the GeoEye (Google sponsored) high resolution image gallery.

Atlantis found with Google Ocean?

Google recently added bathymetric information and visualizations to Google Earth. This is called Google Ocean. Is this underwater discovery off thte Canary Islands Atlantis? "Is this Atlantis?" You will need Google Earth 5 to see this. Spotted this Slashdot posting.

Track your Friends' Location using Google Latitude

Google introduced a new capability called Google Latitude that permits you to track your friends via their mobile device using Google Maps. Here's a quick link explaining how it works.