What would Google gain from an online tablet store?

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225710/What_would_Google_gain_from_an_online_tablet_store_

Why I'm returning my new iPad & buying a Kindle Fire

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-57407090-243/why-im-returning-my-new-ipad-and-buying-a-kindle-fire/?tag=txt;title

Now is the worst time ever to buy an Android phone

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/22/now-is-the-worst-time-ever-to-buy-an-android-phone/

MIT unveils 3D solar arrays that produce up to 20 times more energy

http://m.inhabitat.com/mit-unveils-3d-solar-arrays-that-produce-up-to-20-times-more-energy/

WSJ: Google to sell ASUS, Samsung tablets from its own online store

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/wsj-google-to-sell-asus-samsung-tablets-from-its-own-online-st/

SHOCK! Windows 8 not perfect: Film at 11

http://blogs.computerworld.com/19963/shock_windows_8_not_perfect_film_at_11

Free universal construction kit

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/26/free-universal-construction-kit/

Japan court orders Google to halt auto-complete

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-japan-court-google-halt-auto-complete.html

Drayson Racing unveils its electric Le Mans prototype

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/drayson-racing-unveils-its-electric-le-mans-prototype

1-Bit Camera for iPhone

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/1bit-camera-iphone#more-27177

Extreme mobility: Tools & tips for smartphone-only travel

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225361/Extreme_mobility_Tools_and_tips_for_smartphone_only_travel

White House pressures AOL, Google over pirate sites

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57407401-281/white-house-pressures-aol-google-over-pirate-sites/?tag=mncol;subStories

White House pressures AOL, Google over pirate sites

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57407401-281/white-house-pressures-aol-google-over-pirate-sites/?tag=mncol;subStories

Newest Google Drive screenshot shows 5GB of free storage

http://www.talkandroid.com/103086-breaking-newest-google-drive-screenshot-shows-5gb-of-free-storage/#.T3a8ZpVhiK1

Solar installations in the US more than doubled in 2011

http://inhabitat.com/solar-installations-in-the-us-more-than-doubled-in-2011/

"Noodle gels" or "spaghetti highways" could become tools of regenerative medicine

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-noodle-gels-spaghetti-highways-tools.html

ABB & partners to study the reuse of Leaf batteries

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/abb-and-partners-study-reuse-leaf-batteries

Robot wars

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/30/robo-one-two-three-youre-out/

Skype for band collaboration

This link points to a Skype advertisement. It is posted here only for technical interest. I have no financial interest in Skype or this advertisement, except as a customer.

http://view.email.skype.com/v/3OVUXTH/N297P7/EDQPZHQ/2O05EFV/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H

Nuclear power plants can produce hydrogen to fuel the "hydrogen economy"

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-nuclear-power-hydrogen-fuel-economy.html

Mitsubishi i-MIEV takes the top spot in the annual green car rankings

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/mitsubishi-i-miev-takes-top-spot-annual-green-car-rankings

9 fun things you can do during Earth Hour 2012!

http://m.inhabitat.com/9-fun-things-you-can-do-during-earth-hour-2012/

The philosopher whose fingerprints are all over the FTC's new approach to privacy

http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/the-philosopher-whose-fingerprints-are-all-over-the-ftcs-new-approach-to-privacy/254365/

RIM blows it again

http://allthingsd.com/20120329/rim-blows-it-again/

The Australian NBN’s three year plan is here: Now what happens?

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/the-nbns-three-year-plan-is-here-now-what-happens/

Denmark announces plans to produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050

http://m.inhabitat.com/denmark-announces-plans-to-produce-100-of-its-energy-needs-from-renewable-sources-by-2050/

Google patent app details method for generating a "ghost profile", a world of anonymous G+ users

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/google-patent-application-google-plus-ghost-profile/

Urban algae farms could heat buildings while treating wastewater

http://inhabitat.com/urban-algae-farms-could-heat-buildings-while-treating-wastewater/

Inner weapons against allergies: Gut bacteria control allergic diseases

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-weapons-allergies-gut-bacteria-allergic.html

The mathematics of jury size: Statistical model shows several interesting properties of US jury configurations

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-mathematics-jury-size-statistical-properties.html

Pike report assesses 10 leading lithium battery firms

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/pike-report-assesses-10-leading-lithium-battery-firms

Sugru: Hack things better review

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/29/sugru-hack-things-better-review/#more-90591

New research suggests European Neandertals were almost extinct long before humans showed up

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-european-neandertals-extinct-humans.html

Huawei hardware won't be part of National Broadband Network, says Australia

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/huawei-hardware-wont-be-part-of-national-broadband-network-say/&icid=eng_latest_art

/ NBN /

Auto analysts assess the future of EVs

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/auto-analysts-assess-future-evs

Not just the weather: climate change acceptance nosedives with the economy

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/its-not-just-the-weather-acceptance-of-climate-change-nosedives-with-the-economy.ars

KidSafe Case for iPhone 4/4S from TRTL BOT

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/26/kidsafe-case-for-iphone-44s-from-trtl-bot/

A super efficient engine, from Pinnacle Engines

http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/01/18/a-super-efficient-engine-from-pinnacle-e?videoId=228768631&videoChannel=3400

Apple’s Siri gains traction • for some things

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/03/26/apple's-siri-gains-traction-for-some-things/tab/print/

Apple iPad (3rd generation) review

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/25/apple-ipad-3rd-generation-review/

Infiniti to unveil New Nissan Leaf-based EV at New York Auto Show

http://inhabitat.com/infiniti-to-unveil-new-nissan-leaf-based-ev-at-new-york-auto-show/

Increased production of neurons in hypothalamus found in mice fed high fat diets

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-production-neurons-hypothalamus-mice-fed.html

New research can save tropical forests

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-tropical-forests.html

Apple ready to license its nano-SIM design for free, on one not-so-nano condition

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/apple-ready-to-license-its-nano-sim-design-for-free/&post=mobilepostmini&icid=eng_latest_art

Researchers use MRI to get an inside look at a lithium-ion battery in action

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/researchers-use-mri-get-inside-look-lithium-ion-battery-action

New detector weighs in: neutrinos don't exceed light speed

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/new-detector-weighs-in-neutrinos-dont-exceed-light-speed.ars

Nathan Sawaya – LEGO brick artist

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/25/nathan-sawaya-lego-brick-artist/

Opel Ampera wins Monte Carlo Rally for EVs & alternative propulsion

http://www.hybridcars.com/news/opel-ampera-wins-monte-carlo-rally-evs-and-alternative-propulsion-43410.html

Help your child become a better driver with the Tiwi driver mentoring solution

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/25/help-your-child-become-a-better-driver-with-the-tiwi-driver-mentoring-solution/

Access to shoes could eradicate devastating tropical foot disease affecting millions

http://www.ecouterre.com/access-to-shoes-could-eradicate-devastating-tropical-foot-disease/

Volkswagen uses "space foil" to make cars safer

http://inhabitat.com/volkswagen-uses-space-foil-to-make-cars-safer/

Monthly shot lowers cholesterol 66 percent

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-monthly-shot-lowers-cholesterol-percent.html

Using Twitter to predict financial markets

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-twitter-financial.html

NEC's tactile touchscreen nudges at the future (video)

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/nec-tactile-touchscreen/&icid=eng_latest_art

New Japanese battery plant slashes production costs

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/new-japanese-battery-plant-slashes-production-costs

U.S. space tourism set for takeoff by 2014, FAA says

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/20/us-usa-space-tourism-idUSBRE82J0W720120320

Solar power less expensive than analysts purport

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/08/solar-power-less-expensive-than-analysts-purport/

Australian Government to sue Apple over “misleading” 4G iPad name

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/03/27/australian-gov-4g-ipad-name/

NCSettings adds sleek toggles in the NotificationCenter

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/ncsettings-adds-sleek-toggles-notificationcenter#more-26976

Keep your gadgets dry with Neverwet

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/26/keep-your-gadgets-dry-with-neverwet/

Why magicians are a scientist's best friend

http://m.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/opinion-randi-magic-scientists/

Is this Chevy Volt on “dubs” really Cadillac’s new extended-range EV?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/is-this-chevy-volt-on-dubs-really-cadillacs-new-extended-range-ev.html

Is Nokia planning magnetic tattoos that vibrate when someone calls?

http://www.ecouterre.com/is-nokia-planning-magnetic-tattoos-that-vibrate-when-someone-calls/

Nissan gets schooled with fish-inspired cars

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/nissan-gets-schooled-with-fish-inspired-cars/

Raisins & soy may ward off high blood pressure

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-raisins-soy-ward-high-blood.html

Electricity from trees

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-electricity-trees.html

World's most powerful wind turbine to be installed off Belgian Coast

http://inhabitat.com/worlds-most-powerful-wind-turbine-to-be-installed-off-belgian-coast/

Hume: the bipedal "Parkour" robot (video)

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/hume-the-bipedal-parkour-robot/&icid=eng_latest_art

San Diego electric car sharing service celebrates 100 days & over 6,000 members

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/san-diego-electric-car-sharing-service-celebrates-100-days-and-over-6000

HiFiMAN Express HM-101 portable USB soundcard review

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/24/hifiman-express-hm-101-portable-usb-soundcard-review/#more-91331

Ion-beam manufacturing halves production cost of PV panels

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/ion-beam-manufacturing-halves-production-cost-of-pv-panels.ars

US intelligence agency pays $250,000 for iPhone security hole

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/us-intelligence-agency-pays-250000-for-iphone-security-hole/

Einstein the scientist, dreamer, lover: online

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/20/us-einstein-archive-idUSBRE82I0WD20120320

GE: Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/29/ge-solar-power-cheaper-than-fossil-fuels-in-5-years/

World demands justice for Galaxy Nexus owner who "beat" Windows Phone

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/world-demands-justice-for-galaxy-nexus-owner/&icid=eng_latest_art

Can you really sequence DNA with a USB thumb drive?

http://m.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/03/oxford-nanopore-sequencing-usb/

CalypsoCrystal’s CalypsoPad is the Tempur-Pedic for your iPhone

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/25/calypsocrystals-calypsopad-is-the-tempur-pedic-for-your-iphone/

Getting out more than you put in: an overly efficient LED

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/getting-out-more-than-you-put-in-an-overly-efficient-led.ars

Facebook says: "You will break up on a Friday"

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/facebook-says-you-will-break-up-on-a-friday/

Music in the air

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/23/theres-music-in-the-air/

/ South Of Market Audio Dock /

Paul Allen gives $300 million to expand brain research

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/21/us-allen-donation-idUSBRE82K1KD20120321

USA House of Reps not liking the “100% Renewable Energy” plan

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/04/11/house-of-reps-not-liking-the-100-renewable-energy-plan/

Adobe's Photoshop CS6 Beta: even a little more magical

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/22/adobes-photoshop-cs6-beta-even-a-little-more-magical/

New EV assault planned for the 2012 Pikes Peak race

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/new-ev-assault-planned-2012-pikes-peak-race

Hospitals that Mend the Apple set

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304636404577291801968977974.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_LEFTTopNews

Up, up & away: How money power works in Australia

http://truth-out.org/news/item/8036-up-up-and-away-how-money-power-works-down-under

400 Chernobyls: solar flares, electromagnetic pulses & nuclear Armageddon

http://truth-out.org/news/item/7301-400-chernobyls-solar-flares-electromagnetic-pulses-and-nuclear-armageddon

Highlight Hunter – face palm your video

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/24/highlight-hunter-face-palm-your-video/

Signs in Mountain Lion point to "retina" display MacBooks sooner than later

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/signs-in-mountain-lion-point-to-retina-display-coming-this-summer.ars

Next iPhone said to feature 3.5-inch display, 4G LTE; launching in fall

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/23/next-iphone-said-to-feature-3-5-inch-display-4g-lte-launching-in-fall/

Senate bill looks to prevent employers from asking for Facebook logins

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/23/senate-bill-looks-to-prevent-employers-from-asking-for-facebook-logins/

A closer look at Samsung’s killer 2 GHz Exynos 5250

http://androidandme.com/2012/03/news/a-closer-look-at-samsungs-killer-2-ghz-exynos-5250/

RIM is developing a BlackBerry Mobile Fusion app for Apple iPhone

http://allthingsd.com/20120322/rim-is-developing-a-blackberry-mobile-fusion-app-for-iphone/

GE converts parking lot to solar charging station for electric vehicles

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/30/ge-converts-parking-lot-to-solar-charging-station-for-electric-vehicles/

Flying robot swarms the future of search & rescue

http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/03/20/flying-robot-swarms-the-future-of-search?videoId=232001151&videoChannel=6

SXSW Watch: Wolfram on Wolfram Alpha

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/sxsw-watch-wolfram-on-wolfram-alpha/

New version of Stuxnet-related cyber weapon discovered

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/new-version-of-stuxnet-related-cyber-weapon-discovered/

US Army debuts app marketplace prototype: iOS first, Android coming soon

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/us-army-app-prototype-oficially-announced/&icid=eng_latest_art

Surf the web with your Frank Etc. Spider

Wow – want one now!

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/23/surf-the-web-with-your-frank-etc-spider/

/ projection /

Texas: solar energy hitting Texas in 1 month = all the energy Texas oil & gas industry has EVER produced

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/10/20/texas-solar-energy-hitting-state-in-1-month-all-energy-texas-oil-gas-industry-has-ever-produced/

Man flaps his own wings to fly like a bird

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/man-flaps-his-own-wings-to-fly-like-a-bird/

New iPad’s A5X performance: Not so fast, Apple

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/new-ipad-a5x-performance/

How can I steer clear of distractions & focus while I work?

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/ask-lh-how-can-i-steer-clear-of-distractions-and-focus-while-i-work/

BlackBerry maker seeks Apple-focused app developer

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-rim-developer-idUSBRE82L16820120322

/ RIM /

Nokia takes Apple to task over nano-SIM proposal: "does not meet all of the pre-agreed requirements"

Apple has designed a nano-SIM which requires a tray because it doesn't add any cost to their phones. Why is this? iPhone's have a fixed battery. This allows them to shrink their phones a little. Other phone manufacturers take the size hit for the removable battery & put the SIM in the area opened up by the battery door. Apple doesn't have a battery door, so where to put the SIM? ... In a tray!

http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/22/2893281/nokia-statement-apple-nano-sim-etsi

UK governments split over badger culling

http://blogs.nature.com/news/2012/03/uk-governments-split-over-badger-culling.html

Crux360 Keyboard Case for the new iPad

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/22/crux360-keyboard-case-for-the-new-ipad/

Nine strategies to end corporate rule

http://truth-out.org/news/item/7999-nine-strategies-to-end-corporate-rule

Doxie Go Scanner: this thing is actually cool

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/doxie-go-scanner-this-thing-is-actually-cool/

Scams & how to avoid them

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/australias-biggest-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/

30 best apps for Apple’s new iPad

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/16/30-best-apps-for-apples-new-ipad/#great-ipad-apps-to-get-you-started

NASA's AR headset lets pilots see through fog

http://www.gizmag.com/nasa-ar-headset/21854/

Breaking news ... the Earth is warming ... still. A LOT

http://skepticalscience.com/Breaking_News_The_Earth_is_Warming_Still_A_LOT.html

Indian wind energy potential is much greater than previously thought

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/22/india-wind-energy-potential/

Dawn gets its closest view of Vesta

http://blogs.nature.com/news/2012/03/dawn-gets-its-closest-view-of-vesta.html

/ asteroid /

New iPad: How does it affect the tablet industry?

http://www.instapaper.com/m?u=http://techland.time.com/2012/03/22/the-new-ipad-is-out-what-now-everybody-else/

TPP negotiations reveal chink in U.S.’s armor

http://www.publicknowledge.org/blog/tpp-negotiations-reveal-chink-us's-armor

Reorganize your jailbroken home screen

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/22/julies-gadget-diary-03-22-12/#more-90323

/ iPhone iPad iPod Touch iOS jailbreak widget /

One step closer to becoming a Borg

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/22/one-step-closer-to-becoming-a-borg/

Video on new Apple iPad eats up monthly data plans

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303812904577293882009811556.html?mod=djemalertTECH

Why Republicans aren’t mentioning the real cause of rising prices at the gas pump

http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/7292-why-republicans-aren't-mentioning-the-real-cause-of-rising-prices-at-the-gas-pump

Doxie Go Scanner: this thing is actually cool

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/doxie-go-scanner-this-thing-is-actually-cool/

Oracle's final damage claim against Google well under $100 million

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/oracles-final-damage-claim-against-google-well-under-100-milli/&icid=eng_latest_art

The new iPad display: tested & praised

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/20/the-new-ipad-display-tested-and-praised/

How to combat emotional warfare & root out the manipulative, abusive people in your life

Interesting to see the manipulative, abusive comments to this article.

http://lifehacker.com/5894134/how-to-combat-emotional-warfare-and-root-out-the-manipulative-abusive-people-in-your-life

Pirate Bay plans flying drones to host servers above international waters

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/03/20/pirate-bay-plans-flying-drones-servers_n_1366472.html?ref=technology&ir=Technology

New study shows that free apps are killing your battery

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/new-study-shows-that-free-apps-are-killing-your-battery/

Scientists create anthrax-unfriendly "killer silk"

http://www.gizmag.com/anthrax-killing-chlorinated-silk/21859/

Fly through the water with Subwing

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/21/fly-through-the-water-with-subwing/

How much would you pay for a car that does 0.99 liters per 100km (237 mpg)?

VW's one liter XL1 plug in hybrid is undergoing road tests.

http://gas2.org/2012/03/20/vws-one-liter-xl1-undergoing-actual-road-tests/

Fracking: Pennsylvania gags physicians

http://truth-out.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=7323:fracking-pennsylvania-gags-physicians

Why is your new Apple iPad such a data hog?

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/03/20/why-is-your-new-ipad-such-a-data-hog/

New iPad is hotter to handle by 10 degrees

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/20/heat-test-new-ipad-is-hotter-to-handle-by-10-degrees/

CyanogenMod 7.2 RC brings Ice Cream Sandwich features to Android

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/cyanogenmod-7-2-rc-brings-ice-cream-sandwich-features-to-android/

iPad 2 vs. 'iPad 3': should you keep your old iPad or buy a new one?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3-decision-to-buy_n_1339483.html?ref=technology#s763505&title=ALSO_ON_THE

Space Bar desk organizer: matches your Mac

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/19/space-bar-mac-desk-organizer/

How an appreciation for the arts may boost stroke recovery

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/16/how-an-appreciation-for-the-arts-may-boost-stroke-recovery/?iid=hl-article-latest

Mitochondria fuel cells could be powered by soda pop

http://www.gizmag.com/mitochondria-biofuel-cell/16151/

US nuke stockpile control systems are "under constant attack"

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/us-nuke-stockpile-control-systems-are-under-constant-attack/

Apple's nano-SIM proposal draws fire from Motorola, Nokia, RIM

http://m.engadget.com/default/classic/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/apple-nano-sim-motorola-nokia-rim-standard/&icid=eng_latest_art

How fast do you read?

http://t.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/technology-research-centers/ereaders/speed-reader/?t=yes&PID=4018641&AID=10422268&storeId=10001&SID=skim3125X600142Xf8ddcb2e21bf3c7ba506bcb96b3e6ad8&cm_mmc=CJ-_-4018641-_-4018641-_-10422268&CID=AFF%253A4018641%253A4018641%253A10422268

5 revelations in "This American Life" Foxconn retraction episode

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/5-revelations-in-this-american-lifes-foxconn-retraction-episode/?iid=tl-main-feature

Belkin LiveAction iOS Camera remote makes sure you’re always in the shot

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/19/belkin-liveaction-ios-camera-remote/

Wubbo Ockels' Electric Superbus undergoes winter testing (video)

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074030_wubbo-ockels-electric-superbus-undergoes-winter-testing-video

How a fertile woman affects the way men talk

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/16/how-a-fertile-woman-affects-the-way-men-talk/

Sugar-powered biofuel cell to power artificial organs & medical implants

http://www.gizmag.com/glucose-powered-biofuel-cell-implanted-in-rats/15138/

iRobot 110 first look hands-on (video)

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/irobot-110-firstlook-hands-on-video/

E-discovery in the cloud? Not so easy

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224800/E_discovery_in_the_cloud_Not_so_easy

Job seekers being asked for Facebook passwords

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/20/job-seekers-getting-asked-for-facebook-passwords/

Guardian sets usage limits on your kids’ phones

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/guardian-sets-usage-limits-on-your-kids-phones/

Sony power outlet recognizes devices & users to regulate power: convenient or creepy?

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/19/sony-authentication-power-outlet/

How Apple keeps them lining up

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57399246-248/how-apple-keeps-them-lining-up/?tag=mncol;subStories

Teardown shows Apple's new iPad costs at least $316 to build (video)

http://allthingsd.com/20120316/apples-new-ipad-costs-at-least-316-to-build-ihs-isuppli-teardown-shows/

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/03/15/breaking-down-the-ipads-components/

New Chevy Volt ad hits back at critics with "Just The Facts"

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1072996_new-chevy-volt-ad-hits-back-at-critics-with-just-the-facts

Scientists claim that cars could run on old newspapers

http://www.gizmag.com/bacteria-convert-newspapers-to-biofuel/19636/

Visualized: BRD RedShift MX poses for the camera, shows off its rugged good looks

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/visualized-brd-redshift-mx-poses-for-the-camera-shows-off-its/

We need good code, says Diffie at Black Hat Europe

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225178/We_need_good_code_says_Diffie_at_Black_Hat_Europe

Is your cell phone making you a jerk?

http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/20/is-your-cell-phone-making-you-a-jerk/?iid=hl-main-feature

iPad 3 battery life

Movie Battery Life In Hours

iPad 3 12.8 hours

iPad 2 (iOS 5.1) 14.2

iPad 2 (iOS 4.3) 11.9

iPad 1 12.6

Improvement in battery life on iOS 5.1 is interesting.

Sources:

iPad 3 Compared With iPad 2

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57398665-37/new-ipads-battery-life-nearly-the-same-as-the-old-ipads/?tag=mncol;cnetRiver

Many Tablets Compared, Including iPad 1 & 2

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20080768-251/cnet-updates-tablet-test-results/

Affectionate parenting produces smarter, kinder kids

http://healthland.time.com/2010/09/29/no-such-thing-as-too-much-love-spoiled-babies-grow-up-to-be-smarter-kinder-kids/?iid=obinsite

How to signal that you have an iPad 3 (cartoon)

http://allthingsd.com/20120316/how-to-signal-that-you-have-an-ipad-3-comic/

Cambridge scientists use LEGO MINDSTORMS to build bone-making robots

http://www.gizmag.com/lego-mindstorms-bone-making-robots/21844/

DARPA envisions disposable SeeMe satellites for on-demand reconnaissance

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/darpa-envisions-disposable-seeme-satellites/

World's quietest drag race? Nissan Leaf vs Chevy Volt (video)

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074172_worlds-quietest-drag-race-nissan-leaf-vs-chevy-volt-video

PayPal Here mobile card reader: it's like Square, but with way more frozen accounts

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/paypal-introduces-mobile-card-reader-square-rival/

Corporations pick iPad 10-to-1 over nearest rival

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225176/Corporations_pick_iPad_10_to_1_over_nearest_rival

Do your sperm need to go on a diet? – Eating fatty foods may harm men's sperm

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/14/does-your-sperm-need-a-diet-high-fat-intake-linked-to-poor-semen-quality/?iid=hl-main-lede

Our robot overlords will have baby brains

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/our-robot-overlords-will-have-baby-brains/#more-521915

Don't click on this link: could be considered suspicious terrorist activity

http://ifixit.org/1223/close-this-window-reading-ifixit-is-suspicious-terrorist-activity/

Watch new iPads flood America in real-time

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/16/watch-new-ipads-flood-america-in-real-time/

See the "New iPad Tracker" at:

http://labs.chitika.com/ipad/

Latest GOP slap at Volt: Can't hold a gun rack (Hint: bad idea, boys)

Executive summary: rednecks don't like new ideas.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073210_latest-gop-slap-at-volt-cant-hold-a-gun-rack-hint-bad-idea-boys

Google Nexus tablet "a done deal"

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/16/google-nexus-tablet-a-done-deal-report-says/

More than half of Internet traffic is "non-human", & much of it malicious

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/16/more-than-half-of-internet-traffic-is-non-human/

The failures & fallacies of Mike Daisey's Apple attack & the media

http://allthingsd.com/20120318/the-failures-and-fallacies-of-mike-daiseys-apple-attack-and-the-media/

Audi's turbodiesel, electric flywheel hybrid, all-wheel drive prototype race car

http://www.gizmag.com/audi-quattro-race-car/21665/

"Invisible Wires" for transporting electricity on SolarWindows

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/16/invisible-wires-for-transporting-electricity-on-solarwindow/

A ten-second Camaro promotes electric drag racing (video)

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1065067_a-ten-second-camaro-promotes-electric-drag-racing

Intel experiment says “Break Glass for Ultrabook”

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/16/intel-experiment-break-glass/

Here it is, the Toyota Prius GT300 racer

http://gas2.org/2011/12/06/here-it-is-the-toyota-prius-gt300-race-car/

5 ways to fire up your metabolism

http://oralcareandhealthdaily.com.au/feature/fire_up_metabolism/index.html#axzz1pMTzWmMj

Why women moan during sex

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/08/why-women-moan-during-sex/

Study: Does eating white rice raise your risk of diabetes?

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/16/study-does-eating-white-rice-raise-your-risk-of-diabetes/?iid=hl-main-lede

Powering insect cyborgs with an implantable biofuel cell

http://www.gizmag.com/biofuel-cell-power-insect-cyborg/21036/

This is what artists do with their desktops

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/desktop-views/

IT execs still awaiting Windows 8 on tablets

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225168/IT_execs_still_awaiting_Windows_8_on_tablets

How much & how fast will electric-car battery costs fall?

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074183_how-much-and-how-fast-will-electric-car-battery-costs-fall

Volvo C30 Electric: keeping car & occupants warm in the cold

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1074186_volvo-c30-electric-keeping-car-and-occupants-warm-in-the-cold

Do e-books make it harder to remember what you just read?

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/14/do-e-books-impair-memory/?iid=hl-main-lede

/ remember read /

Encyclopaedia Britannica is going out of print

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/encyclopaedia-britannica-is-going-out-of-print/

Google security paranoia forces sys admins to work in miner helmets

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/17/google-server-racks-miner-helmets/

Researchers discover how to fight fat ... with fat

http://www.gizmag.com/converting-white-fat-cells-to-brown/21766/

Nissan throws support behind fuel-efficient DeltaWing Le Mans racer

Credit: Nissan/ Gas 2

Efficiencies including new aerodynamic developments mean that a 1.6 litre turbocharged engine producing 300 bhp gives this radical design performance similar to other Le Mans racers with twice the power output.

http://gas2.org/2012/03/15/nissan-throws-support-behind-fuel-efficient-deltawing-le-mans-racer/

New laser-powered device lets you recycle paper by vaporizing ink

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/14/new-laser-powered-device-lets-you-recycle-paper-by-vaporizing-ink/

Up your daily vegies with a 70 cent office lunch

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/up-your-daily-vegies-with-a-70-cent-office-lunch/

Solar energy-harvesting “nanotrees” could produce hydrogen fuel on a mass scale

http://www.gizmag.com/hydrogen-fuel-production-using-nanotrees/21769/

Sexually frustrated flies are driven to drink

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/16/sexually-frustrated-flies-are-driven-to-drink/?iid=hl-main-lede

Sony applies for "head control" patent to frustrate non-verbal communicators

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/sony-head-control-patent/

Lawmakers want Apple to brief them on iOS app privacy

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225205/Lawmakers_want_Apple_to_brief_them_on_iOS_app_privacy

Laptop battery life has officially reached insane levels

http://techland.time.com/2011/02/23/laptop-battery-life-has-officially-reached-insane-levels/?iid=obinsite

When virtualisation is better than bare metal

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/when-virtualisation-is-better-than-bare-metal/

New production process could cut solar cell prices by half

http://www.gizmag.com/hyperion-half-price-solar-wafers/21846/

That was fast • i0n1c untethered jailbreaks the iPad 3 (video)

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/untethered-jailbreak-ipad-3

Fliders • slippers for your mouse

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/15/fliders-slippers-for-your-mouse/

The Chevy Volt is dead; long live the Volt?

http://gas2.org/2012/03/06/the-chevy-volt-is-dead-long-live-the-volt/

/ politicize President Obama /

Darth Vader & Master Yoda in the recording studio

This is actually an advertisement for voices for TomTom navigation devices. 

Very funny.

"Turn left you will."

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Uvywi0ip8

The iPhone Rangefinder from Photojojo

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/15/the-iphone-rangefinder-from-photojojo/

/ viewfinder mount lens /

Wave-energy robots break distance record, don’t even stop for high-fives

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/swimming-robots-break-record/

Potential security risk of geotagging for the military

http://thehackernews.com/2012/03/potential-security-risk-of-geotagging.html

Hands on: Firefox 11 improves syncing

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225188/Hands_on_Firefox_11_improves_syncing

Why remembering names is hard — & what to do about it

http://healthland.time.com/2012/01/13/why-remembering-names-is-hard-and-what-to-do-about-it/

These jeans are made with denim so heavy they can stand on their own

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/these-jeans-are-made-with-denim-so-heavy-they-can-stand-on-their-own/

Why Apple's new iPad should be Google's wake-up call

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/09/apples-new-ipad-should-be-googles-wake-up-call/?iid=tl-main-lede

Startram • maglev train to low earth orbit

http://www.gizmag.com/startram-maglev-to-leo/21700/

Noise police: vigilante rider shuts people up using cellphone jammer

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/13/vigilante-cellphone-jammer/

NASA begins robotic refueling mission experiment

http://www.gizmag.com/nasa-robotic-refueling-mission/21761/

Upgrade your home network this weekend

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/upgrade-your-home-network-this-weekend/#more-419691

Celebrate Einstein’s 133rd Birthday with a new USB flash drive

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/15/celebrate-einsteins-133rd-birthday-with-a-new-usb-flash-drive/

Sonos shows off upcoming Controller apps for Windows & Mac

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/sonos-shows-off-upcoming-controller-apps-for-windows-and-mac/

Bob Lutz steps up to defend Chevy Volt

http://gas2.org/2012/01/31/bob-lutz-steps-up-to-defend-chevy-volt/

Chinese Trojans Gh0stRAT used to attack pro-Tibet organisations

http://thehackernews.com/2012/03/chinese-trojans-gh0strat-used-to-attack.html

Golden Silk Orbweaver spider silk may find its way inside future electronics

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/08/goldin-silk-orbweaver-spider-electronics/

How PSN Is toughening security

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/how-psn-is-toughening-security/

Anonymous-OS 0.1 : Anonymous released their own operating system

http://thehackernews.com/2012/03/anonymous-os-01-anonymous-hackers.html

What the new iPad's Retina display means for Web developers

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/03/what-the-new-ipads-retina-display-means-for-web-developers/

Brain drain: where Cobol systems go from here

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225079/Brain_drain_Where_Cobol_systems_go_from_here_

/ legacy /

Dessert cigarettes?

???

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/healthy-dessert-cigarettes-sound-more-addictive-than-real-life-cigarettes/#more-521818

A NOSH-aspirin a day may just help keep cancer away

http://www.gizmag.com/nosh-aspirin/21790/

What does "retina display" actually mean?

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/ask-lh-what-does-retina-display-actually-mean/

U Grok It helps you find missing stuff using your phone & RFID

Something the author of the item linked below doesn't seem to understand is the term "grok".  It is a word coined by science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein for the novel "Stranger in a Strange Land".  It means know or understand at a very deep level.  For a time it became part of technofile English.

Notice the word "technofile".  Today we might use the word "geek", but at the time "grok" was in use, "geek" still meant a 1930s US circus freak (usually mentally retarded, mentally ill or alcoholic) whose "act" commonly included eating a live chicken.

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/12/u-grok-it-rfid-finder/

France's bold drink driving legislation • every car to carry a breathalyzer

http://www.gizmag.com/france-breathalyzer-legislation/21541/

Star Wars identities posters: Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/08/star-wars-identities-posters/

5 rules for working from home

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/home-office/five-rules-for-working-from-home-00000000021581/index.html

On infinite mind power, immortality & robot overlords

All for the first two; less enthusiastic about the last one.

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/14/kurzweil-south-by-southwest-keynote-speech-grossman/?iid=tl-main-lede

3D prints

3D printed examples, including guitar bodies, a geared ring ("perfect for fiddling with in boring meetings", & who doesn't need one of those) & a robot.

Downloadable files for your 3D printer.

http://www.odd.org.nz/index.html

The Emcycle: a 3-wheel, tilting, fully-enclosed 500 W pedelec weighing just 80 lb (36 kg)

http://www.gizmag.com/emcycle-tilting-3-wheeler/21310/

Most lost smart phone finders will snoop through it, only half might return it

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/most-lost-smart-phone-finders-will-snoop-through-it-only-half-might-return-it/#more-522105

Experts sound worm alarm for critical Windows bug

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225160/Experts_sound_worm_alarm_for_critical_Windows_bug

Idealism vs. pragmatism: Mozilla debates supporting H.264 video playback

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/03/idealism-vs-pragmatism-mozilla-debates-supporting-h-264-video-playback/

The blistering hot exoplanet where it snows

http://www.gizmag.com/snowy-exoplanet/21777/

"Airhead" aims to stop helmet hair

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/airhead-aims-to-stop-helmet-hair/

i4Siri lets you run Siri on older Apple devices, makes New iPad seem old (end)

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/12/i4siri-run-siri-iphone-ipod-ipad/

Mercedes-Benz showcases its Vito E-CELL emissions-free people hauler

http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-vito-e-cell/21768/

SAFFiR robot could be putting out fires on Navy ships

http://www.gizmag.com/saffir-shipboard-autonomous-firefighting-robot/21783/

James Cameron set to plunge to the deepest part of the ocean floor: The Abyss IRL?

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/08/james-cameron-deep-ocean-dive/

What if humans were twice as intelligent?

What if humans were twice as intelligent?

http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/2066-humans-intelligent.html

We're all cyborgs now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1KJAXM3xYA

/ Amber Case /

Apple left Siri off the new iPad because Siri’s not ready for It

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/13/apple-left-siri-off-the-new-ipad-because-siris-not-ready-for-it/

Artist brings real clouds indoors

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/artist-brings-real-clouds-into-rooms/

Blogging service shootout: Blogger vs. WordPress

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224441/Blogging_service_shootout_Blogger_vs._WordPress

Frames: time-lapse & Stop motion movies on your iPhone (video)

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/frames-timelapse-stop-motion-movies-iphone-video

Deck: centralized Action-Bar for SpringBoard

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/deck-centralized-actionbar-springboard

Camera gun would let "harmless hunters" get killer wildlife shots

http://www.gizmag.com/kill-shot-camera-hunting-rifle/21802/

Robot artist draws caricatures in three minutes (video)

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/12/robot-artist-drawing/

A simple way to extend the United States’ GDP dominance

:)

http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/a-simple-way-to-extend-the-united-states-dominance/

Forget the new iPad • the sub-10-cent oPAD could save lives

http://www.gizmag.com/opad-folded-paper-biosensor/21784/

Iron Man Mk. II autopsy movie suit up for auction

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/09/iron-man-mk-ii-suit-auction/

Audi e-Tron R18 Le Mans racer opts for diesel-hybrid setup

http://gas2.org/2012/03/01/audi-e-tron-r18-le-mans-racer-opts-for-diesel-hybrid-setup/

From the Tips Box: Google logout,;Android volume; necklace clasps

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/from-the-tips-box-google-logout-android-volume-necklace-clasps/

Smartphone Notebook 2 for iPhone 4/4S • WTF?

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/12/smartphone-notebook-2-iphone-notebook/

Octocat, meet Firebug: the popular Firefox developer tool is now on GitHub

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/03/octocat-meet-firebug-the-popular-firefox-developer-tool-is-now-on-github/

Le Chal haptic feedback shoe to help the blind with navigation

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/12/le-chal-haptic-feedback-shoe-for-the-blind/

Interview: Rob Peterson of Chevy talks Volt production shutdown, reveals high customer satisfaction

http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-exclusive-chevy-talks-volt-production-shutdown-reveals-high-customer-satisfaction/

The current condition & future potential of automotive batteries

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-current-condition-and-future-potential-of-automotive-batteries-tech-dept

/ acid /

New iPad sold out

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9225077/Apple_runs_out_of_new_iPads_for_Friday_delivery

Litigation & software development

http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/litigation-and-software-development/

You might soon pump electrons like gasoline

This article is talking about a fairly old technology: the flow battery.  It can be recharged by connection to the grid, or by replacing used electrolyte.  Existing flow batteries are so large that they are only practical for stationary applications.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073908_were-not-joking-you-might-soon-pump-electrons-like-gasoline

Think different: Apple ads from the 70′s, 80′s & 90′s

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/apple-ads-70s-80s-90s#more-26702

Peugeot's elegant DL122 • the bicycle with a laptop compartment

http://www.gizmag.com/peugeots-elegant-dl122/21772/

Top 10 badarse things you can do one-handed

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/top-10-badarse-things-you-can-do-one-handed/#more-419713

Blackberry PlayBook drives R/C robot car

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/09/blackberry-playbook-remote-control-car/

Volkswagen Cross Coupe concept: 130 mpg SUV due at Geneva Motor Show

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073653_volkswagen-cross-coupe-concept-130-mpg-suv-due-at-geneva

The complete business traveller gadget checklist

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/the-complete-business-traveller-gadget-checklist/#more-419709

How to: Use i4Siri to install Siri on iPhone 3GS/4, iPad/iPad 2 & iPod Touch 3G/4G without proxies or an iPhone 4S

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/i4siri-install-siri-iphone-3gs4-ipadipad-2-ipod-touch-3g4g-proxies-iphone-4s#more-26709

Artificial vein valve could replace drugs for treating common circulatory problem

Something this article doesn't explain is that blood is pumped back to the heart from the legs by the muscles in the legs squeezing the veins in walking.  To make this work, valves in the legs stop back flow.  The article below is about replacing defective valves.

http://www.gizmag.com/artificial-venous-valve-cvi/21785/

Easiest (cleanest) way to open an Orange

http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-cleanest-way-to-open-an-Orange/

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter snaps pic of Martian dust devil in action

http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/10/mars-reconnaissance-orbiter-dust-devil/

Chevy Volt & the wrong-headed right

http://www.forbes.com/sites/boblutz/2012/01/30/chevy-volt-and-the-wrong-headed-right/2/

Fracking action "induced" quakes

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/energy-smart/fracking-action-induced-quakes-20120310-1ur0v.html

ExifRemover iOS app free for one day only

Every photograph you take with your iOS device contains information about the photograph. Some of it is harmless enough: focal length, film speed etc. Also included is more sensitive data such as time & GPS co-ordinates.

"ExifRemover" allows you to remove this information if you wish. "ExifRemover" is free for one day, so grab it soon:

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/exifremover-remove-hidden/id438392458?mt=8&ls=1

You might also like to try "Photo GPS Editor" or "Exif Wizard" (both free) or just search for "EXIF" on the App Store.

The future of the Volt: more body styles, less weight, & a smaller engine

http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-future-of-the-volt-more-body-styles-less-weight-and-a-smaller-engine/

Solar System Explorer • Android app review

http://www.androidcentral.com/solar-system-explorer-android-app-review

Joseph Kony documentary: bringing the world's attention to the horrific Lord's Resistance Army

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/08/joseph-kony-documentary-bring.html

Free tool restores Start button to Windows 8

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225016/Free_tool_restores_Start_button_to_Windows_8

Chain reaction: the (slow) revival of US nuclear power

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/chain-reaction-the-slow-revival-of-us-nuclear-power.ars

iOS 5.1 increases OTA download limit; Apple adds free trials for subscriptions

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/ios-and-mac-os-x-update-discoveries.ars

Electric vehicles added to ACT government fleet

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/7pmtvnewsact/video/podcast/574752_20120303-ACT-Government_video4.m4v

Thanks to David Glynne Jones of Canberra EV for this item.

Caffeine – hero or villain?

Much has been written & spoken about caffeine, often contradictory. E.g.:

• promotes wakefulness – I think we can all agree on that one
• helps athletic performance
• hinders athletic performance
• helps concentration
• hinders concentration

Chris Forbes-Ewan discusses caffeine with references to research. Briefly:

• OK in moderation
• not for children or pregnant women
• don't mix with alcohol
• no causal link with osteoporosis or arthritis
• no causal link with high blood pressure in the long term
• does help concentration & alertness
• helps athletic performance, even at very low levels
• extremely high levels can reduce athletic performance

Podcast & transcript in two parts at:

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/the-effect-of-caffeine-on-human-health/3864424

&

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/the-effect-of-caffeine-on-human-health/3874518

Podcast also available on iTunes.

Chevrolet announces running changes for Volt battery safety structure & cooling system

http://blog.caranddriver.com/chevrolet-announces-running-changes-for-volt-battery-safety-structure-and-cooling-system/

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th edition for Android

Primarily for those learning English.

http://www.androidcentral.com/oxford-advanced-learners-dictionary-8th-edition-android

UPacks formfit packaginging

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/09/upacks-formfit-boxing/

Canadian copyright consultation drawing to a close - time to contact your MP

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/08/canadian-copyright-consultatio.html

SpinCam brings shareable 360-degree photos to iOS

http://gigaom.com/mobile/spincam-brings-shareable-360-degree-photos-to-ios/

Chrome succumbs to Pwn2Own contest hack

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225010/Chrome_succumbs_to_Pwn2Own_contest_hack

Adobe Shadow aims to ease mobile Web development headaches with simultaneous browsing

http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/adobe-shadow-aims-to-ease-mobile-web-development-headaches-with-simultaneous-browsing.ars

Cheetah struggling to reproduce due to climate change, scientists warn

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/07/wildlife-animals

Mitsubishi confirms 2013 Outlander plug-in hybrid

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073721_mitsubishi-confirms-2013-outlander-plug-in-hybrid-geneva-motor-show

SugarSync app for Android updated

http://www.sugarsync.com/blog/2012/03/01/our-tastiest-android-app-ever/?utm_source=all&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar2012newsletter

Google Maps updated with simplified Navigation menus

http://www.androidcentral.com/google-maps-updated-simplified-navigation-menus

Elgato’s Thunderbolt SSD is lightning fast!

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/09/elgatos-thunderbolt-ssd-is-lightning-fast/

Arnold Schwarzenegger launches virtual "sustainable world" project‎

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/07/arnold-schwarzenegger-sustainable-world

Bentley EXP 9 F concept for plug-in hybrid SUV: Geneva Motor Show

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073712_bentley-exp-9-f-concept-for-plug-in-hybrid-suv-geneva-motor-show

iPads using iOS 6 & high-res displays showing up in Ars server logs

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/ipads-using-ios-6-high-res-displays-showing-up-in-ars-server-logs.ars

Warner Bros. embarrasses self, everyone, with new “Disc-to-Digital” program

http://www.publicknowledge.org/blog/warner-bros-embarrasses-self-everyone-new-"di

Word-for-word comics adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars"

Warning, material at the link below may offend some readers.

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/08/nsfw-word-for-word-comics-adap.html

How Hadoop can help keep your money in the bank

http://gigaom.com/cloud/how-hadoop-can-help-keep-your-money-in-the-bank/

Download BBC radio programs with Radio Downloader

http://www.instapaper.com/m?u=http://www.ghacks.net/2012/03/09/download-bbc-radio-programs-with-radio-downloader/

And now for the important part: Jailbreak for iOS 5.1

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/redsn0w-jailbreak-ios-51

Solar storm doesn't bash Earth but more are coming

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225029/Solar_storm_doesn_t_bash_Earth_but_more_are_coming

Venezuela's Opec stand is a win for climate change campaigners

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/mar/02/venezuela-opec-stand-win-climate-change

Post-PC Apple, by the numbers

http://allthingsd.com/20120307/post-pc-apple-by-the-numbers/

Google Chrome's winning streak fades at annual hacking contest

http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/google-chromes-winning-streak-fades-at-annual-hacking-contest.ars

FAQ: What you need to know now about the "new iPad"

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9225027/FAQ_What_you_need_to_know_now_about_the_new_iPad_?taxonomyId=163&pageNumber=1

Microsoft develops digital signage through cooperation with Intel, NEC, says executive

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120306PD200.html

Future weapons

http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/future-weapons/

Carry a Scanner in Your Wallet — The Gadgeteer

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/08/carry-a-scanner-in-your-wallet/

Amazon reportedly working on original TV content

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/07/amazon-reportedly-working-on-original-tv-content/

UK nuclear sites at risk of flooding, report shows

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/07/uk-nuclear-risk-flooding?intcmp=122

Mitsubishi MiEV House

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073736_mitsubishi-miev-house-2012-geneva-motor-show

A visit with Box.net's Aaron Levie at his new office (video)

http://allthingsd.com/20120306/a-visit-with-box-nets-aaron-levie-at-his-new-office-video/

Apple may have finally dropped Google Maps in iPhoto for iOS

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/apple-may-have-finally-dropped-google-maps-in-iphoto-for-ios.ars

The five technologies that will transform homes of the future

http://arstechnica.com/business/the-networked-society/2012/03/the-five-technologies-that-will-transform-homes-of-the-future.ars

U.S. warns Apple & Publishers

http://allthingsd.com/20120307/u-s-warns-apple-publishers/

Today’s iPad Keynote in just 99 seconds

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/todays-ipad-keynote-in-just-99-seconds/#more-520550

New device heralds potential to turn sewage plants into power stations

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/01/device-sewage-plants-power-stations

How animated GIFs grew from meme to medium

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/how-the-animated-gif-grew-from-meme-to-medium/#more-520584

Ten One Design Blue Tiger pressure-sensitive pen for your iPad

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/07/ten-one-design-blue-tiger-pressure-sensitive-pen-for-your-ipad/

Coming Wednesday: Apple iPad event liveblog

Live blog at the link below from
13:00 Wednesay US ET. That's 18:00 GMT, or 05:00 Thursday Australian EST (daylight saving).

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224928/Coming_Wednesday_Apple_iPad_event_liveblog

Why I bought a Prius plug-in, not a Volt or Leaf

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073612_why-i-bought-a-prius-plug-in-not-a-volt-or-leaf-a-readers-choice

Secure your browser: add-ons to stop Web tracking

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/02/secure-your-browser-add-ons-to-stop-web-tracking/

Americans listening to politicians, ignoring climate scientists

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/02/americans-listening-to-politicians-more-than-climate-scientists.ars

E-discovery in the cloud? Not so easy

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224800/E_discovery_in_the_cloud_Not_so_easy

Ralph McQuarrie, Star Wars concept artist, RIP

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/06/ralph-mcquarrie-star-wars-con.html

Chevy Volt production to halt for 5 weeks due to oversupply

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073633_chevy-volt-production-to-halt-for-5-weeks-due-to-oversupply

Gmail users claim Google is sending spam emails from their accounts

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/06/gmail-users-claim-google-is-sending-unauthorized-spam-emails-from-their-accounts/

Police agencies in the United States to begin using drones in 90 days

http://dgrnewsservice.org/2012/02/26/police-agencies-in-the-united-states-to-begin-using-drones-in-90-days/

We're underestimating the risk of human extinction

http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/were-underestimating-the-risk-of-human-extinction/253821/

Why is copyright dominating all digital policy debates when powerful copyright provisions exist & sales are booming?

http://www.sroc.eu/2012/03/why-is-copyright-dominating-all-digital.html

How RPG fans convinced Nintendo to release two Japanese titles in the US

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2012/02/how-rpg-fans-convinced-nintendo-to-release-two-japanese-titles-in-the-us.ars

/ RPG role playing games Nintendo /

Telefónica working with Mozilla to build open Web-centric smartphone

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/02/telefonica-working-with-mozilla-to-build-open-web-centric-smartphone/

The nutcracker croc of Cretaceous Texas

http://m.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/the-nutcracker-croc-of-cretaceous-texas/

/ crocodile /

The little white box that can hack your network

http://m.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/03/pwnie/

/ Pwn Plug /

Hands-on: Dell's XPS 13, a next-gen ultrabook

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224791/Hands_on_Dell_s_XPS_13_a_next_gen_ultrabook

/ notebook /

Envia Systems claims energy density record for lithium-ion batteries

- Two to 3 times times current energy density
- testing by ARPA-E
- $7 million from GM

Ticks all the boxes for a serious effort with good prospects for real world production.

Hopefully, all the above & the, "should cost less than half the price of existing li-ion batteries", makes it into production soon.

More at:

http://www.gizmag.com/envia-systems-record-lithium-ion-battery/21653/

Viral graphic: put down that computer (it's killing you)

http://allthingsd.com/20120305/viral-graphic-put-down-that-computer-its-killing-you/

/ gain sedentary /

Deptartment of Energy signs agreements to develop small nuclear generators

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/dept-of-energy-signs-agreements-to-develop-small-nuclear-generators.ars

What it's like to wear a brain-stimulating "thinking cap"

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/04/what-its-like-to-wear-a-brai.html

/ learning enhancement tool thinking cap flow state accelerated /

Albatros bookmark follows your reading journey

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/04/albatros-bookmark-follows-your-reading-journey/

Picture of the day: map of a galaxy cluster, 2.4 billion light years away

http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/picture-of-the-day-a-map-of-a-galaxy-cluster-24-billion-light-years-away/253958/

What was your favorite thing from Mobile World Congress?

http://www.androidcentral.com/what-was-your-favorite-thing-mobile-world-congress

A normal sleep schedule?

http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/a-truly-normal-sleep-schedule/

/ unbroken wakefulness /

Connect with your creation through a real-time editor

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/03/connect-with-your-creation-through-a-real-time-editor/

Privacy & civil liberties in the digital age

http://m.wired.com/epicenter/2012/03/opinion-franken-privacyliberties/

You’ll be paying off your credit card until 2056

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/youll-be-paying-off-your-credit-card-until-2056/

/ minimum repayment /

Elgan: This year's mobile screens will stun & amaze

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224833/Elgan_This_year_s_mobile_screens_will_stun_and_amaze

RIAA CEO says Google & Wikipedia "misinformed" the public about SOPA, PIPA

Wonder if he can say this with a straight face?

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/02/riaa-ceo-says-google-and-wikipedia-misinformed-the-public-about-sopa-pipa/

The little phones that could: OS update to bring Windows Phone to the masses

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/02/nokia-lumia-610-and-its-256mb-of-ram-will-bring-windows-phone-to-the-masses.ars

Plug-in hybrid F-150 pick-up truck put to the test

http://gas2.org/2011/08/10/plug-in-hybrid-f-150-pick-up-truck-getting-put-to-the-test/

Dr. Seuss's little-known book of nudes

http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/03/dr-seusss-little-known-book-of-nudes/253891/

/ illustrate illustration drawing Theodor Seuss Geisel children's /

Samsung Galaxy Beam • hands-on with pico projecting goodness

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-beam-hands-pico-projecting-goodness

Top 10 mistakes people make with passwords

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/top-10-mistakes-people-make-with-passwords/

/ same two-factor factor

App deals: iPhone, iPad, Android, WP7

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/app-deals-iphone-ipad-android-wp7-43/

Question: If climate change is happening, why isn't land being lost to rising sea level?

Answer: It is.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/disappearing-world-global-warming-claims-tropical-island-429764.html
 
Streaming video & audio at:

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/2012-03-04/3857272

Downloadable audio podcast is available on iTunes.  Search for "Background Briefing".   Provider is ABC Radio National.  Episode is dated March 03, 2012.  The podcast should also be available from the Web address above early next week.

/ Torres Strait / Bay of Bengal /

Ocean acidification to hit 300-million-year max

Even if climate change wasn't happening, ocean acidification is something we don't want.

http://m.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/ocean-acidification-peak/

Science-&-engineering workforce has stalled in U.S.

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224823/Science_and_engineering_workforce_has_stalled_in_U.S._report_says

/ workforce /

Malicious apps beware: Windows 8 will feature a "kill switch"

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/02/malicious-apps-beware-windows-8-will-feature-a-kill-switch/

Explaining the explosion: rate of white dwarf mergers matches frequency of type Ia supernova

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/02/white-dwarf-mergers-may-be-responsible-for-nearly-every-type-ia-supernova.ars

/ supernova binary /

Is antivirus software a waste of money?

http://m.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/03/antivirus/

Bizarre TV interview with Senate candidate & his 5-year-son

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/03/bizarre-tv-interview-with-sena.html

/ lip /

Free Mac tools that make writing easier

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/free-mac-tools-that-make-writing-easier/

/ FlyCut  stylesheet DashExpander Alfred /

Google privacy change draws "firestorm"

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9224820/Google_privacy_change_draws_firestorm_

CutYourSIM brings back the permanent AT&T iPhone 4/4S unlock

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/cutyoursim-brings-permanent-att-iphone-44s-unlock

China becomes first country to reach 1 billion mobile subscribers

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/02/china-becomes-first-country-to-reach-1-billion-mobile-subscribers/

Nokia 808 PureView 41 megapixel smartphone hands-on

41 megapixels? Misprint?   If not, 41 megapixels is the kind of resolution that makes digital zoom useful.

http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/27/nokia-pureview-808-hands-on/

BitTorrent's elite switches from Xvid to H.264

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/03/bittorrents-elite-switches-f.html

5 ways Windows 8 Is better than iOS & Android

http://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/03/5-ways-windows-8/

/ recent /

NSA builds Android phone for "Top Secret" communication

http://m.androidcentral.com/nsa-builds-android-phone-top-secret-communication

Top 10 pro tips & tools for budding Web developers & designers

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/03/top-10-pro-tips-and-tools-for-budding-web-developers-and-designers/

/ designer Lorem Ipsum brush CSS shadow tips tools /