The first android phones started rolling out on the T-Mobile system not too long ago, perhaps more widely knowm as the google phone. Android is the operating system the T-Mobile G1 runs under, and its almost open source, thus why I refer to such as android phones.
Whats cool, is the ability to write your own [...]

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When Pitch Trim Systems Turn Ugly.
Indeed, they can get pretty nasty. I remember my boss years ago telling me, it took all his strength, plus those of a mechanic sitting next to him to keep the plane under control, when trim runaway occurred. Thankfully, they were able to get the plane stabilized, and then troubleshoot [...]

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Highway, Rail and Barge Routes to Yucca Mountain
Some interesting transportation plans, locations of metropolitan statistical areas, and truck, rail, and barge routes.
One of many issues to consider, is the capability of hazmat response teams along these paths. While its been a considerable number of years, since I was involve with this, my guess is that [...]

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Hacking NetFlix : Netflix to Roll Out Unlimited Watch Instantly Service To Customers Today
Interesting….
Of course things are never simple. Getting video off the internet to the tv is a bit problematic, especially since the netflix app, is wintel only at the moment, so say nothing of the available videos being somewhat limited.
LG is planning to [...]

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What This Gadget Can Do Is Up to You - New York Times
Wow, they got mentioned in the NYT, thats pretty impressive. I bet Joe Born and crew are pretty busy. No doubt, their inquiry level is going to go through the roof.
This is way cool, that open source hardware is making it into the [...]

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TV Converter Box Coupon Program Website - Apply for a Coupon
Yes, thats the real govt website, the one it seems every talks about, but no one links too. Go figure.
As usual, there is a list of approved devices, some being presented at CES this week. (by approved, the design and prototype is, afaict, non of [...]

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NYT HDTV Convertors
Interesting, so the govt will provide vouchers for set top boxes when analog tv goes dark in 2009…. But, one should clearly note, antennas, make that huge, and expensive antennas will be required for viewing in fringe areas. Unlike analog tv, where one may experience snow, and picture degradation in a fringe area, [...]

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Microsoft Surface
This device is a pretty cool deal, especially the software demos they have for it.
When I first saw it this morning, I thought whoa… whats all the hype. This isn’t rocket science. The hardware to do this has been around for years, although perhaps not so much in real time on a consumer [...]

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Nuke detectors could eventually reside in your cellphone - Engadget
Well, we lost another one here, but then who knew. Back in 2000, I remember proposing a cell phone sensor interface. In the claims section, I not only noted confined space applications, but having just taken a course on biowarfare, I also included bio detectors. It [...]

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Surface Systems Product Line- Mobile Pavement Sensor
This is something I’ve thought about for quite a while. We had one as an option in our F1 setup back in 93. It was useful for profiling the circuit, especially as the suns heating changed.
This particular device is used on snowplows and other transportation equipment. One of the [...]

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