Fun & Games
Game Capture Products Let You Share Game Play Videos
March 15, 2011 6:23 am | News | CommentsRovi Corporation today unveiled Roxio Game Capture and Roxio PC Game Capture, two affordably priced products that offer a straightforward way for gamers to quickly and easily capture and share PC and console game play videos.
Return to Zero - Moon Rock Delights
March 14, 2011 8:43 am | Articles | CommentsReturn to Zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
Why science fiction action movies need a little comic relief
March 14, 2011 7:16 am | by Alasdair Wilkins, io9.com | Blogs | CommentsComedy does have a very particular purpose in sci-fi and action movies. It's a safety valve, a way for the movie to help soothe the audience's suspension of disbelief.
Return to Zero - Shove It
March 11, 2011 6:01 am | Articles | CommentsReturn to Zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
What's in Spock's Scanner?
March 11, 2011 4:12 am | Videos | CommentsHave you ever wondered what Spock sees when he looks into that scanner thing at his science station on the bridge of the Enterprise?
Return to Zero - Cooking Guide
March 4, 2011 3:46 am | Articles | CommentsReturn to Zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
Return to Zero - Deep Freeze
February 28, 2011 3:50 am | Articles | CommentsReturn-to-zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
Agilent Easter Egg
February 28, 2011 3:32 am | Videos | CommentsIn this episode of the EEVBlog, Dave finds an Easter Egg in the new Agilent 2000/3000 series Scopes.
Nordic Powers Mind-control Gaming
February 24, 2011 4:04 am | News | CommentsWireless mind-control system developer Emotiv is employing Nordic 2.4GHz proprietary transceivers in its off-the-shelf EPOC Neuroheadset platform. Emotiv is now actively promoting the headset to the mainstream consumer gaming industry.
Return to Zero - Tin Hats
February 23, 2011 7:51 am | Articles | CommentsReturn-to-Zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
5 Sci-Fi Apocalypses The Government Is Actually Planning For
February 22, 2011 7:01 am | by Kathy Benjamin, Cracked.com | Articles | CommentsThe government has to plan for every contingency: disease, famine, political instability, drought, weather, aliens, the plot of Armageddon coming true and protecting super-evolved man from his primitive cousins. There are actual plans for every one of those scenarios.
Hacking Hardware for Health - The Walking Desk
February 17, 2011 7:10 am | by Alfred Poor | Articles | CommentsAs a knowledge worker, I’ve logged way too many hours in desk chairs than is good for me. So when I discovered the concept of a “walking desk” on the Web, I knew I had to make one for myself. The concept is simple; put a work surface on a treadmill, set it to a slow speed of about 1 mph, and then shuffle your way through the workday.
Return to Zero - Perfect Match
February 16, 2011 8:41 am | Articles | CommentsReturn-to-zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
Return to Zero - Abnormal Measurements
February 14, 2011 7:58 am | Articles | CommentsReturn-to-zero is a new comic strip for engineers, with lab humor and exploding circuits that of course makes a sport out of solving the trickiest of engineering problems.
9 Robots Who Probably Won't Take Over the World - But Could If They Wanted To
February 14, 2011 5:19 am | by Jill Pantozzi, www.toplessrobot.com | Articles | CommentsMuch like zombies, robots can be pretty frightening in mass quantities but unlike zombies, who will simply bite you and turn you into one of their own, robots will pretty much just rip your head clean off.
Engineering can be soooo frustrating!
January 20, 2011 8:48 am | by Mike Brace, EV World.com | Blogs | CommentsWhen I think back to my early years as a jet pilot in the Marine Corps I usually close my eyes, put my grin on, and imagine myself slipping those surly bonds of earth once again as a means to escape the complexities of life.
CES 2011 Oddities: The Weird, Strange, and Unique
January 10, 2011 12:01 pm | by Edited by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsEvery tradeshow has these: the strange products, human snafus, and general quirkiness that characterizes a large organized event. CES 2011 was no exception. From the "Kegputer" to "eyes-only" video gaming, there was plenty of uniqueness on display. Enjoy!
Grandma Learns How to Clean Up a CFL
December 22, 2010 11:35 am | Videos | CommentsIn Cree's lighthearted skit, they have grandma and grandson follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for cleaning up a CFL. Since fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, special steps should be taken to clean them up if they break.
TTI Launches Interactive Holiday Trivia Contest
December 15, 2010 11:01 am | News | CommentsIt’s the holiday season and to celebrate TTI, Inc. is inviting its customers, suppliers and electronics industry employees to play its new, on-line holiday trivia game launched this week that features The Specialist, the new company spokesperson recently selected from The Big Job Campaign.
TTI: The Big Job- "The Winner"
November 8, 2010 5:08 am | Videos | CommentsThe search has concluded, the votes have been counted, and a new spokesperson has been chosen. Watch the big TTI press conference and catch up on all the previous insanity.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 28, 2010 10:35 am | by Edited by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsOn Thursday, October 28th, Advantage Business Media, ECN's parent company, held its annual pumpkin carving contest. The following is a photoblog of the event. Enjoy!
Smartphone App Tracks Trick-or-Treaters
October 27, 2010 4:32 am | News | CommentsA new Smartphone app enables responsible parents to know the exact whereabouts of their trick-or-treating kids without requiring them to follow alongside in the family car.
The Ben Heck Show - Build a Portable CNC Router for Fun and Profit
October 13, 2010 6:53 am | Videos | CommentsIn this episode Ben responds to a reader challenge to build a tabletop CNC machine.
