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Flutter, the new Twitter

This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on April 7, 2009 at 9:48 am, filed under Funny, Stupid, Technology, Video and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Fresh made pizza vending machine

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on March 26, 2009 at 11:31 am, filed under Awesome, Food, Technology, Video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Webcam Brings 3-D to Topps Sports Cards

The best application of this technology I have seen so far. Check out the Video also.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/09/technology/09topps.html?_r=1&src=SkimTE

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Since the 1950s, Topps has sold baseball trading cards filled with photos and stats, bringing the game to life. Now the company is bringing its cards to life.

Beginning Monday, collectors who hold a special Topps 3D Live baseball card in front of a webcam will see a three-dimensional avatar of the player on the computer screen. Rotate the card, and the figure rotates in full perspective. It’s called “augmented reality,” a combination of a real image with a virtual one.

This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on March 9, 2009 at 4:20 pm, filed under Awesome, Products, Technology, Video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

My Worst Nightmare as a Designer

I think I scream at Adobe for this glitch about 2 times a day. It has been doing this in pretty much all OS X Photoshop users for the past few versions of photoshop.  All of a sudden you will be doing something simple such as Save for Web, Text Editing, moving a layer, and the Beach Ball of Death will appear and spin for no reason from 1-10 minutes. It only happens with Photoshop at least on my computer. Adobe and Apple are probably ( I am not joking ) responsible for a good 2-5 hours wasted a week between all the people in my office who use photoshop.

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on February 20, 2009 at 11:22 am, filed under Stupid, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Research team “near production” of a cheap lightbulb, lasts up to 60 years

“A team at Cambridge University may be close to having a winning design on their hands, perhaps for the L Prize, if they’re eligible, and for the consumer market.  The university has produced a new design which costs a mere $2.85 USD and despite being the size of a penny, produces similar light to a fluorescent bulb while lasting over four times as long with a lifetime of 60 years.”

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on January 30, 2009 at 2:50 pm, filed under Cool, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Apple Evolution Poster – Now updated for 2009

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on January 27, 2009 at 1:46 am, filed under Computers, Cool, Images, Interesting, Technology and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Gary Vaynerchuk (Wine Library) Talks about loving what you do.

This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on January 26, 2009 at 3:44 pm, filed under Business, Cool, Technology, Video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

iStats Menu is a very nice program for your Mac

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on September 30, 2008 at 11:10 am, filed under Computers, Cool, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

BlackBerry Bold vs. Iphone Web Browser

[ via Gizmodo ]

This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on August 21, 2008 at 8:48 am, filed under Technology, Video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

E-paper magazine cover coming to Esquire

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on July 30, 2008 at 11:15 pm, filed under Advertising, Awesome, Interesting, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

m21 Flat TV Console

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on June 25, 2008 at 8:29 am, filed under Cool, Design, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

BMW Shapeshifting Car

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on June 11, 2008 at 10:34 am, filed under Auto, Beautiful, Technology, Video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Hypermiling – How to be a hypermiler + 100 Tips on how to save gas.

The Basics

With gas going for more than four bucks a gallon, lots of people are ditching their SUVs in favor of hybrids. That’s great, but you don’t have to shell out that kind of cash to get better fuel economy. A few simple tricks can boost your fuel efficiency by 10 to 40 percent. No single technique will max your mileage, but add ‘em up and you’ll squeeze 5, 10, even 15 more miles out of every gallon.
Hypermiling 101:

  1. Go easy on the accelerator and follow the speed limit. It’s a no brainer, but how many people actually drive 55 mph? Fuel economy drops like a stone above 60 mph, so slow down. You’ll bump your fuel economy by 7 to 23 percent.
  2. Take all the junk out of your trunk. Why are you hauling those tire chains in July? When’s the last time you used those golf clubs? That big brush guard with the million-candlepower lights may look cool, but it’s killing your fuel economy. Every 100 pounds of stuff you’re needlessly hauling around drops your fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent. Ditch it and it’ll rise accordingly. While you’re at it, lose the roof rack and gain another 5 percent. Keep the spare though. You’ll need that.
  3. Get a tune-up and use the lightest viscosity oil your engine will live with. A well-tuned engine is an efficient engine, and lighter weight oil reduces drag. Can’t remember the last time you had a tune-up? Getting one could raise your fuel economy as much as 10 percent.
  4. Keep your tires properly inflated. The softer the tire, the greater the rolling resistance – and the more gas you burn. Being 10 pounds under pressure can cut fuel efficiency by 4 percent. Pump those babies up!
  5. Don’t idle. How many miles per gallon do you get sitting in the drive through? Zero, that’s how many. If you’re going to be stationary for more than 30 seconds, turn off the engine

Advanced

Advanced hypermiling: OK, you’ve mastered the basics. Now you’re ready for the big time.

  1. Buy a fuel economy gauge. Nothing will turn you into a hypermiler faster than seeing, in real time, exactly how much fuel you’re sucking down. If your car was built after 1995, fuel economy computers like ScanGauge are plug-and-play. Older cars may require a vacuum gauge, but they’re pretty easy to install.
  2. Coast. Hyper-milers suggest turning off the engine and coasting downhill. Be warned, though – automakers and some consumer groups say you could lose the power brakes and steering, making the car hard to turn and stop.
  3. Inflate tires to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. The pressure recommended by the automaker is a compromise between fuel efficiency, handling and comfort. If you want maximum efficiency, go for the maximum pressure. The ride quality will suffer, but you’ll get better mileage. Here, too, critics have a warning – over-inflating your tires could lead to premature wear and poor handling.
  4. Lay off the brakes. In traffic, maintain a slow creep instead of accelerating and braking. Ignore the horns and middle-finger salutes.
  5. Draft. This one’s controversial because it’s dangerous. But we trust you: Inch up behind, say, an 18-wheeler, and kill the engine as you enter its slipstream (you’ll feel it). You’re drafting now, getting pulled along by the truck’s gas instead of your own.

100+ Tips on how to save gas (after the jump)

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on June 10, 2008 at 4:14 pm, filed under Blog News, Interesting, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

iPhone 3G

GPS, 3G, 3rd Party Apps, Improved Audio. The Perfect Phone. Starting at $199

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on June 9, 2008 at 11:36 am, filed under Beautiful, Cool, Design, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

First Look: Acer Aspire Predator Gaming PC

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This entry was written by Tofslie, posted on May 22, 2008 at 3:15 pm, filed under Beautiful, Design, Technology. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

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