Nook Color Site

Here is the site that contains some really useful information about the Nook Color. http://nookdevs.com/Portal:NookColor

Hack Turns Nook Color into Kindle

This article describes how a hack can turn your Nook Color into a Android tablet that can load the Kindle eReader for Android. Also, all the Android Marketplace apps work. It looks relatively easy to accomplish.

SoftTrucks

For learning how to ollie and other skateboard tricks, SoftTrucks are a great way to go for practicing these.

Chrome OS Notebook Cr-48

Google sent me a Cr-48 for the Pilot Program. So posting this from it. First impressions are very positive. I was hoping for a netbook, but the Cr-48 is actually a 12.1" Notebook. There are a few rough edges which will be worked out by the Google team once these become generally available next year.

Been posting more to Twitter than this Blog

Since July 2010, I have been posting to Twitter more than to this blog. Since Twitter is more convenient to access from my computers and my mobile smartphone it seems to be taking over. Is this a trend or just a convenience? I think blogs are still useful but the advent of smartphones has made the micro-blogging technique more productive and accessible anywhere and anytime.

I do like blogs since you are not limited to 140 characters and which allows you to post more expressive content. But lately, it seems micro-blogging is just more convenient.

Plugless EV Charging Stations from Evatran

Wireless EV charging station introduced.. wow! Much sooner than expected. See this posting. Evatrans technology is based on electromagnetic induction. This system is only about 10% less efficient than a cord-based charging system.

CHAdeMO Quick Charging Tech for EVs

CHAdeMO is a new proposed standard for quick charging electric vehicles at Level 3 or higher. Is this Level 4 charging? Anyway, here is an announcement about it. This is definitely something to follow in the coming years as EVs and PHEVs are mass produced.

Evidence of Natural Selection in Humans

Research of Han and Tibetian human genetics has uncovered evidence of human evolution by natural selection in recent history. The amazing part is that this has occurred over a period of approximately the last 3000-10000 years. Here is the NYTimes article.

Terrafugia Flying Car Cleared by FAA

The world's first flying car, Terrafugia Transition, just received FAA approval according to this article. Delivery is expected in late 2011 and will cost about $195k.

VirginMobile MiFi Now Prepaid Now Available

Just saw this in the Best Buy ad this morning... VirginMobile now offering the NovaTel MiFi device contract-free! The device lists for $149. Awesome! Here are some announcements also, PCMagazine, PhoneScoop, Geek.com.

All VirginMobile needs now is to offer an Android phone in a contract-free environment!

Good Review of the OnLive Cloud-based Gaming Service

Nice write-up reviewing the OnLive gaming service, here. The author provided an honest and objective assessment.

YouTube Cloud Video Editor

This is impressive. The YouTube Video Editor that works entirely in your browser.

Cheapest Mobile Data Plan Around

Virgin Mobile's new $25 per month no-contract plan is an unlimited data, email, text, web plan with 300 talk minutes per month. Based on what I have seen, this is the cheapest data plan on the market today.

The Next Apple TV

Looks like Apple is making another attempt at a TV setup. "The next Apple TV". The last one was a crippled version of Mac OS X. This one is a stripped down version of the iPhone OS. Therefore, I am not sure it will work. This is Apple's version of the 'seeing what sticks' approach.

Google TV

Can't wait for this.. especially the Sony devices.

Paying Kids to Perform In School

I was given merit money for doing well in school as a kid. As a parent, it is good to see this type of behavior under serious research to evaluate its effectiveness. "Should Kids Be Bribed to do well in school?" I think it works and I would be curious see the results.

The SeaOrbiter

I saw this recently and thought it was an incredible design both visually and technologically. "One giant leap for ocean exploration". It looks like something you would expect from the 21st century. Based on what I have read, it may launch in 2011. Here is the SeaOrbiter project site.

Armored T-Shirts

Splicing boron with cotton, scientists have created an t-shirt material that can deflect bullets. "Scientists Turn T-Shirts Into Body Armor". So when will this stuff hit the market?

Big Old Battery (BOB)

Largest enerry storage battery in USA is in Presidio, TX. It provides enough to power the entire town for up to 8-hours. They call it "Big Old Battery" or BOB.

Sundolier Sunlight Transport System

This one looks interesting. Saw this in this Slashdot article, "Pumping Sunlight into Homes". Here is a nice brief posting of this new technology. The Sundolier looks very practical depending on its cost.

Bloom Box Energy Server

Here is something promising for alternative energy, The Bloom Box: An Energy Breakthrough? This technology has been in development for 9 years and just publicly announced last week. Backers include Google, Walmart, Staples, etc... a home size device was mentioned within years. Sooner would be better though. What is an Energy Server? provides good description of this new technology.

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Nerve Cells

Scientists Turn Mouse Skin Cells Into Nerve Cells - BusinessWeek http://bit.ly/9ImWTW This is potentially a major breakthrough in stem cell research.

Portable Fuel Cell Technology Available Today

Check out Horizon Portable Fuel Cell products. I first saw this here. This stuff is awesome and worth monitoring. If it delivers what is promised at a reasonable price, then it appears that 2010 will be a great year for practical fuel cells and alternative energy. What impresses me the most is that these HydroPak and MiniPak only require water as input and will extract the hydrogen for you. Read the specs, this stuff looks very compelling. I hope they get it right and price it for consumers in 2010.