New York LEGO builder Baron von Brunk has done something I’m surprised it’s taken decades for someone to do: take Transformers villain Megatron as inspiration and build a transforming NES Zapper. More »
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From Gizmodo: Heat Seeking Robot Absorbs and Shares The Warmth In Your Home
It’s useless for keeping your floors clean, but those of us living in colder climates will certainly appreciate this concept Hagent robot that seeks out the warmest places in your home, absorbing the heat to share with you later. More »
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From Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com: University of Charleston: Cutting tuition by 22%
Will other schools follow the suit?!
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After seeing enrollment decline for the first time in a decade, the University of Charleston, in West Virginia, slashed tuition by 22% for the upcoming school year hoping to entice more students.
From DailyTech Main News Feed: Woman Receives World’s First Complete 3D Printed Lower Jaw Implant
She will receive a follow-up surgery later this month
From Autoblog: eBay Motors app adds search-by-image feature
Filed under: Car Buying, Auctions, Etc., Technology
The eBay Motors smartphone application has a clever new feature. Users can now take a photo of any car they see on the street and the app will find similar listings for them automatically. Want to know how much that 2005 BMW M3 in the parking lot is going for right now? Just point and shoot. We tested the app ourselves and found it to be fairly accurate. It had no trouble honing in on a Toyota Sienna, but struggled a bit with editor-in-chief John Neff’s 1991 Ford Taurus SHO.
The good news is that if the app gets confused, it just asks you for more information about the vehicle. Users can also be notified when they’ve been outbid on an item, share their auctions via Twitter, and watch special racing coverage with host Justin Bell. Hit the jumpto check out the full press blast.
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OK Go’s Amazing Chevy Music Video!
From NPR News: Protesting Chinese Village Elects A New Path
Go democratic power!!
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Residents of a Chinese village who rebelled against corrupt local officials have been choosing an election committee. Some observers are highlighting the unusually open and fair voting process, but there are villagers who think their struggle is far from over. Guest host David Greene checks in with NPR’s Louisa Lim in Beijing.
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