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The Mythbusters have finally tackled the long-unanswered question, “Why don’t cars have square wheels?”
What’s that? You’ve never wondered why? Neither have we, because it’s freaking obvious. But equally obvious is how awesome it would be to test out a square-wheeled vehicle anyway, which is exactly what the Mythbusters guys did, using an older Ford F-Series pickup.
While the full episode is not available online, you can get the gist of the segment by watching the eight clips Discovery has posted, which we’ve conveniently organized for your viewing pleasure below.
Continue reading Mythbusters tests the square wheel theory
from Autoblog
The science fiction author and visionary nails it at a time when the so-called experts didn’t see it coming.
from xkcd.com
Chrome: We’ve mentioned lots of ways to keep your bookmarks in sync across browsers and across computers, but if your bookmarks are older than your choice of browser, it might be time to clean them up, get rid of any duplicates you may have, and get rid of any old, dead links that you may have lurking in an old bookmarks folder from way back. Bookmark Sentry for Chrome does just that. More »
from Lifehacker
Continue reading Acer’s C120 pico projector goes on sale, ready to be powered by your PC
from Engadget
High-tech sensors are everywhere. They alert us to spoiled food. They monitor our stress levels. And they’re blowing up in the health and fitness space, too, helping us track our key sleep and activity metrics.
And now we have the Philips ErgoSensor Monitor, a desktop display that keeps an eye on one’s posture
The 24-inch LCD monitor uses a built-in CMOS sensor to determine your
distance from the screen and your neck angle while sitting. The monitor
works with software made by DigitalOptics Corporation, and, like a
worried mother, will remind you to straighten your back, keep your
distance from the display, and take breaks from sitting at the computer.
from Ars Technica
