Friday, February 5, 2010 at 9:30PM 
As far as practical renewable energy concepts go, these wind-powered highway lights are pretty elegant. And from my layman's perspective, they seem to be practical and realistic. I like 'em! [Turbine Light via Inhabitat]
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:49PM
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:57PM By Mick Webb
15:45 February 4, 2010 PST
A 50-inch display is able to detect up to sixteen fingers simultaneously
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One doesn’t have to look very far these days to see the ever increasing prevalence and popularity of multi-touch technology and the additional interaction it offers the consumer. Opening up an even bigger world of potential interactive possibilities is Portuguese company Displax, which has announced the development of a “skin” that can virtually any surface into a multi-touch display.
Based on capacitive technology, the “skin” is developed on a thinner-than-paper polymer film that turns a surface, be it glass, plastic or wood, curved or flat, into an interactive touch screen display.
The technology works by a grid of nanowires placed throughout the film recognizing touch screen interactivity. These input signals are then passed to a microprocessor controller that analyzes the data and determines the exact location where the contact took place.
The hypersensitive lightweight “skin” features air movement detection as well as touch sensitivity, so will, for what is thought to be the first time, react to a user blowing on it, registering both the intensity and direction of the air flow.
So far the “skin” has a size dimension ranging from anywhere between seven inches and three full meters diagonally, and with a transparency rate of 98%, you can still see the surface underneath. At present a 50-inch display is able to detect up to sixteen fingers simultaneously.
While Displax initially began developing the multi-touch technology for use by manufacturers of LCD screens, the future potential uses are many and varied. Aside from audio visual integration through projection displays and enhanced gaming possibilities, the ability to cover bigger areas could see the technology used in a host of commercial environments, both in and outdoors.
Displax is expected to start shipping the multi-touch “skin” towards the middle of the year.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:53AM Is it Black Friday again already? No, but this deal sure seems like a leftover: Target is offering a Sylvania LC320SLX 32-inch HDTV for $269.10, plus sales tax in most states.
That's after applying coupon code URTYJLI8 at checkout, otherwise you'll end up with the already-pretty-low sale price of $299.
The sellout potential here is through the roof, so I'm just going hit the highlights. The LC320SLX features 720p resolution, three HDMI inputs, and a remote control.
Now for the lowlights: The set has an ATSC/NTSC tuner, but its specifications don't mention if it supports QAM. The parts warranty is one year; however, its labor coverage is only 90 days--and we all know the labor charges are "where they get ya."
CNET hasn't reviewed this model, and the user reviews on Target's product page are decidedly mixed. Ideally, you should visit your nearest Target store and get an eyes-on look at this TV before pulling the trigger.
If you like what you see, this is without a doubt the lowest price I've ever seen on a new 32-inch LCD. Heck, it costs less than most tuner-less 28-inch monitors I've seen.
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SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- <Visual News> LG Display has developed the world's largest flexible electronic-paper screen measuring 25cm by 40cm, which translates into a 19-inch screen size.
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