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Sergey Brin's Wife Shows Off Baby Bump and Talks About Her Invention of the Year
I was just in the midst of catching up on my daily dose of Oprah on Friday, when who should appear on her Friday Live! episode, but Anne Wojcicki, the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Alongside her 23andMe co-founder Linda Avey, Wojcicki talked about her Retail DNA Test Kit, which was named Time's 2008 Invention of the Year.
Wii-diculous - Playing the Wii in a Movie Theater
This group of geeky fellas deserves a medal. Lead by Jon Peck, who is a Zend Certified Engineer and Technology Support Professional at the State University of New York at Oswego, Ed Forth and Chris Van Deuson created the ultimate Wii experience: movie theater Wii sports. The group figured out how to play their Wii in a movie theater on a 344" screen using a homemade wireless sensor bar.
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Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Transparent Dryer
This transparent/translucent dryer that was displayed at the National Electronics' Invention Station looks like it's about ready to take off! Not only is its exterior high tech, but also its interior is as well as it uses natural dry air and therefore doesn't waste a ton of energy. Word on the street is that this dryer was for demonstration purposes only and was not an actual consumer model.
Geek Out: Which Gadget or Tech Do You Wish You Invented?
Al Gore wishes he invented the Internet. Most of us wish we created just about anything with a little "i" before the name. Or any of those can't-live-without-them apps.
Former Polaroid Employees to Invent New Instant Film
Although there have been new Polaroid camera knockoffs to lessen the pain of the discontinuation of the original Polaroid camera and its instant film, we all know that the Polaroid camera is irreplaceable. Well André Bosman, former Polaroid employee, and Florian Kaps, a former manager of the Lomographic Society, feel the same way and are now in the process of collaborating with others to invent a new instant film pack.
According to The New York Times, they purchased old manufacturing equipment from a Polaroid factory and are hoping to start production as early as next year.
Website of the Day: Bulbstorm
You've got an idea burning up your brain right now, I can feel it. If you're obsessed with shows like Shark Tank and American Inventor because you keep thinking "my idea is way better than his," then take note: Bulbstorm allows you to ease in to the product development arena by uploading your idea safely and securely to their site, and then get feedback from your friends.
After all your pals weigh in on your invention or product, you can open the door to the Bulbstorm community for their two cents, which has been known to lead to production deals, partnerships, and advice on how to polish your product before you look for financing.
Tech News Roundup - Inventions That Never Hit Shelves
- Everyday we see concepts for gadgets and gizmos that never see the light of day. Sometimes it's a pity. Sometimes it's not.
Website of the Day: This Day in Tech
If you ever want to brush up on your tech-history knowledge, I suggest adding Wired's This Day in Tech website to your RSS reader. Each day, This Day in Tech posts technological advancements that happened from the 18th century until today. From subject areas, including transportation, physics, inventions, computers and IT, engineering, communication, business, and medicine, the site is guaranteed to enlighten you on all the movers and shakers that helped shape and develop tech as we know it today.
Urban Outfitters to Sell Last of Polaroid Film Starting Today
Have you been following the Impossible Project as closely as I have? The project, which consists of former Polaroid employees, is attempting to invent new instant film in the vein of the beloved camera.
Their latest coup is an amazing one: the Impossible Project acquired the last of Polaroid's instant film and camera kits and is going to sell them via Urban Outfitters, starting today.
6 Sleek iPod Alarm Clocks
Wakey wakey! There's nothing I despise more than being jerked awake from a deep sleep by a loud alarm. Who invented those anyway?
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