Thursday, August 13, 2009

Aug. 14, 1877: Internal Combustion's Stroke of Genius. You ought to know that Herr Otto made the auto possible. Happy birthday, internal combustion engine.

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11:29:11 PM

Gorgeous Magic Made Out of Street Lights and Bugs [Lights] . I mean, it looks like magic to me. But it's really just a series of long exposures of bugs, flying under a street light. Which somehow makes it more incredible. [Vimeo via Nick Bilton] [Gizmodo]
9:56:25 PM

Chevy Volt to pull 230 mpg in city. General Motors says the Chevy Volt gas-electric sedan, due out late next year, will get triple-digit fuel economy based on draft EPA methodology. [CNET News.com]
9:51:23 PM

Great Geek Debates: iPhone vs. Blackberry. Forget Trek v. Wars. The real Geek Debate is not only down to earth, but in your pocket: Blackberry, or iPhone?

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9:46:40 PM

Google provides peek into new search engine. Called Caffeine, search king promises new search will be faster, more accurate and more comprehensive than current services

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9:44:19 PM