Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV

Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV: "

When it comes to home theater PCs, size matters -- and it doesn't get too much smaller than Sapphire's original Edge HD mini PC, pictured above. In fact, Sapphire saw no reason to fiddle with the Edge's diminutive form factor when designing the HD2, and instead poured itself into improving the HTPC's specs. Not only is the updated mini-rig small enough to mount behind your HDTV, but it also packs a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom, 2GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. All this (and 1080p VGA / HDMI out, of course) at 30W, '20 times less power than a typical desktop PC,' according to Sapphire. No word on price (or pics, for that matter), but feel free to jump past the break for an official press release with full specifications.

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Gli inquietanti suoni del modem 56k

Gli inquietanti suoni del modem 56k: "

Vi ricordate il classico suono del modem 56k quando cercava di connettersi? In questo video la sequenza è stata rallentata del 700%. Il risultato è una serie di suoni inquietanti, che sembrano essere tratti dal più agghiacciante film dell’orrore. Si, lo ammetto, ho un po’ esagerato anche perchè ricordo benissimo che il vero “orrore” era osservare lo schermo perfettamente fermo, mentre gli scatti telefonici continuavano a salire indisturbati… era così anche per voi, vero?

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Gli inquietanti suoni del modem 56k é stato pubblicato su Downloadblog.it alle 15:27 di venerdì 01 luglio 2011.

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The world’s craziest basketball court is in Munich

The world’s craziest basketball court is in Munich: "

There is a basketball court in Germany that is about to blow your mind.

We're not sure, outside of displaying one's artistic integrity, why someone would choose to make a 3D-styled basketball court featuring lumps and lamps and all sorts of weirdness, but we do appreciate the results. Because it gives us an excuse to wonder what it would be like to play basketball on a court like this:

Or this:

Or this:

Whoa, man. Here's a description of the court, from inges idée:

A regulation-sized basketball court was erected on the grove-like forecourt of the school building of the occupational school. The court consists of a soft orange-red tartan covering and two normed baskets and seems to be forced over the grid of the lamps that have been set up. The playable court has been 'morphed' as in a 3D program on a computer and looks like the grounds of a rollercoaster, with heights and depths and calm and dynamic zones. The resulting paradox, which moves between a normative set of rules and pleasurable, anarchic change, requires creative engagement for its use.

It's best if you read the preceding paragraph with the appropriate accent.

Also, we can only hope that Dirk Nowitzki never sets foot on this court. We like his ankles the way they are.

(Images courtesy of Markus Buck)

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Smart Design: Switch Plug Saves Power [PICS]

Smart Design: Switch Plug Saves Power [PICS]: "

Take one look at this Switch Plug and you’ll immediately see its value. Plug it in while the switch is in its off position, and there’s less of a chance of sparks or shocks.

Once you plug it in, flip the switch and its LEDs light up, reminding you that there’s energy flowing through that plug, perhaps encouraging you to turn it off when not in use. Our only quibble: those LEDs better draw very little power, lest they defeat the Switch Plug’s energy-saving purpose.

Designer Gonglue Jiang, currently studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, is onto something with this design concept. The idea could be especially useful if the technology were installed on those AC adapters that act like vampires, suck sucking power 24/7, even when you’re not using the device to which they’re attached.

This is not Jiang’s first encounter with plugs — he also created this colorful design he calls “Infinite USB,” giving you the ability to daisychain USB plugs, solving that problem of the reduced number of USB ports on many laptops:

Infinite USB

Infinite USB

Switch Plug

Switch Plug

Switch Plug

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"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites

"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites: "Building on last week’s post on automatic mobile rendering, we’re excited to introduce five new templates to make it easier for businesses to create mobile landing pages. You can also start from scratch with our custom template if you’re feeling creative.


Watch the video below to see how “small” businessman, Bob, transformed his business using Google Sites:



Visit sites.google.com/mobilize to check out the five templates.

Posted by: Shiv Kumar, Google Mobile Specialist

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"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites

"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites: "Building on last week’s post on automatic mobile rendering, we’re excited to introduce five new templates to make it easier for businesses to create mobile landing pages. You can also start from scratch with our custom template if you’re feeling creative.


Watch the video below to see how “small” businessman, Bob, transformed his business using Google Sites:



Visit sites.google.com/mobilize to check out the five templates.

Posted by: Shiv Kumar, Google Mobile Specialist

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"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites

"Mobile"-ize your business with Google Sites: "Building on last week’s post on automatic mobile rendering, we’re excited to introduce five new templates to make it easier for businesses to create mobile landing pages. You can also start from scratch with our custom template if you’re feeling creative.


Watch the video below to see how “small” businessman, Bob, transformed his business using Google Sites:



Visit sites.google.com/mobilize to check out the five templates.

Posted by: Shiv Kumar, Google Mobile Specialist

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Naval Clash: il classico gioco della battaglia navale, su Android

Naval Clash: il classico gioco della battaglia navale, su Android: "

Sbarca su Android, per opera di NorthenCaptain, Naval Clash: il classico gioco della battaglia navale, a cui fa sempre piacere giocare, che si differenzia però dalla maggior parte degli altri titoli disponibili per la sua particolare grafica, 'disegnata a mano'. Scopriamolo meglio in alcuni screenshot, dopo il salto!

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..:: Sexyparlamentare.it ::.. Scegli il tuo sexy parlamentare.....

..:: Sexyparlamentare.it ::.. Scegli il tuo sexy parlamentare.....:

"Il sito è nato per aiutare italiani e non a conoscere i membri del Parlamento italiano, Camera dei Deputati e Senato della Repubblica. Abbiamo scelto la via scherzosa di una sfida sull'appeal fra parlamentari, un confronto inedito per l'Italia. Una sorta di referendum, senza raccolta di firme, per scegliere la più bella e il più bello del Parlamento. Come vedrete abbiamo pensato a confronti diretti fra le donne e fra gli uomini ma anche ad una sfida mista.Un modo di scoprire così chi ha maggiore appeal presso gli elettori. Certo l'immagine non è tutto e contano più le idee, ma dato che gli esperti di comunicazione curano anche l'immagine dei nostri parlamentari, abbiamo pensato a una valutazione diretta del popolo sovrano. Una valutazione certo non scientifica e che speriamo non offenda nessuno"