Apple kerfuffle prompts EPEAT to review thin laptops - Computerworld

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9229298/Apple_kerfuffle_prompts_EPEAT_to_review_thin_laptops

ifixit.com tear down at:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-Teardown/9462/1

/ Section 4.3.1.7 "All covered products shall not contain molded-in or glued-in metal inserts in plastic enclosures unless they are easy to remove." migration to thin form factors huge impact  coordinator at Electronics TakeBack Coalition recycling re-use electronics products Apple's new Macbook Pro retina display computers do not meet the EPEAT requirements skeptical Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool /

OnStar seals partnership with RelayRides, makes renting out your car even easier (video)

http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/17/onstar-seals-partnership-with-relayrides-makes-renting-out-your/?icid=eng_latest_art

/ peer-to-peer car sharing service API, Apple, Apple iPad, AppleIpad, car sharing, CarSharing, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Volt, ChevroletVolt, Chevy, Chevy Volt, ChevyVolt, General Motors, GeneralMotors, GM, google, google ventures, GoogleVentures, hands-on, iPad, mobilepostcross, OnStar, OnStar API, OnstarApi, P2P, peer to peer, PeerToPeer, RelayRides, remote door unlocking, remote unlock, RemoteDoorUnlocking, RemoteUnlock, sms, SXSW, text message, TextMessage, transportation, video, Volt /

Spy Hawk RC-plane lets you snoop from the skies (video)

http://www.gizmag.com/spy-hawk-rc-plane/23323/

/ drone battery powered radio controlled RC plane video record /

iOS 6 for iPhone 3GS bringing unannounced features (video)

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/07/17/ios-6-for-iphone-3gs-bringing-unannounced-features/

/ iOS 6 Beta 3 Apple more features for iPhone 3GS /

Alzheimer's: How weight lifting can reduce your risk

http://healthland.time.com/2012/07/16/mind-those-reps-exercise-especially-weight-lifting-helps-keep-your-brain-sharp/

/ MRI brain scan walking improved memory increased volume hippocampus brain region crucial processing memory strength balance mental well being multifaceted exercise program strength training balance /

Beacon Audio Launches Phoenix Bluetooth Speaker

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/07/16/beacon-audio-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-speaker/#comments

/ audio-in jack /

This actual corporate HQ transforms like an actual Transformer

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/this-actual-corporate-hq-transforms-like-an-actual-transformer/

/ parametric modelling tools /

Dropbox brings in outside team to investigate spam run

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9229316/Dropbox_brings_in_outside_team_to_investigate_spam_run

/ some European users spam email addresses associated with accounts cloud storage service investigation continues expert /

Patent wars: Samsung swallows up CSR mobile & location patents for $310 million

http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/17/samsung-acquires-csr-patents-stake/?icid=eng_latest_art

/ $310 million connectivity location patents British chip company CSR audio /

HDL influences synthesis and absorption of cholesterol

http://www.gizmag.com/brazil-research-hdl-cholesterol-insulin/23291/

/ high density lipo-protein /

Honeywell AirGenius5 air cleaner review

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/07/15/honeywell-airgenius5-air-cleaner-review/

/ HEPA filter /

Android 4.1, Jelly Bean: The complete FAQ

http://blogs.computerworld.com/mobile-and-wireless/20661/android-41-jelly-bean

/Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 polish performance enhancements fresh features ICS tablet phone smartphone Google visual subtle fine tune notification pulldown has a new look, with larger text system share menu improved open with box Project Butter smoother faster features search voice control/

Acer Iconia Tab A700 review: Sharp looking, slow moving

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/acer-iconia-tab-a700-review-sharp-looking-slow-moving/

/ A 10.1-inch 1920×1200 tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Nvidia's 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor /

Ca-Fi 621000 brings infotainment to cars with double DIN / without Connect or Sync - Engadget

http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/17/ca-fi-621000-brings-infotainment-to-cars-with-double-din-witho/?icid=eng_latest_art

/ Android-powered infotainment Ca-Fi 621000 Universal Android Gingerbread 1GHz CPU 512MB of RAM /

Chemical that slows down the biological clock could lead to new drugs to treat diabetes

http://www.gizmag.com/biological-clock-altering-chemical-diabetes/23324/

/ Scientists metabolic disorders type 2 diabetes obesity circadian rhythm biological clock biologists University of California UC San Diego chemical activity key protein regulate suppress repress production glucose liver new class drugs treat diabetes /

Google+ outpaces Facebook in customer satisfaction - Computerworld

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9229271/Google_outpaces_Facebook_in_customer_satisfaction

/ ForeSee customer experience analytics firm Facebook user satisfaction dropped social media network 800 million users worldwide /

Patent wars: Secrecy bids in Apple-Samsung patent lawsuit denied

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57474439-37/secrecy-bids-in-apple-samsung-patent-lawsuit-denied/?tag=mncol;cnetRiver

/ public during their patent battle Federal Judge denied district US U.S. USA U.S.A. District California ruled overdesignated confidential documents seal information truly sealable exceptionally sensitive information truly deserve protection redacted kept from the public /

Batman: The unanswered questions

How much does it cost to be Batman?
http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/how-much-does-it-cost-to-be-batman/#more-5273

How much is Bruce Wayne worth?
http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/how-much-is-bruce-wayne-worth/

Is Batman Keeping Gotham City poor?
http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/is-batman-keeping-gotham-city-poor/#more-5232

The CEO Wayne Enterprises deserves?
http://www.Centives.net/S/2012/the-ceo-wayne-enterprises-deserves/

/ William Earle Lucius Fox butler Alfred public shareholders board public scrutiny IPO arms manufacture stakeholder antidote fear toxin resources graffiti train "Why Nations Fail" economic woes mobsters organized crime organised police district District Attorney Harvey Dent fund raiser  economics narrow elite corrupt /

Awesome time-lapse shows how Rolls-Royce builds its jet engines

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/awesome-time-lapse-shows-how-rolls-royce-builds-its-jet-engines/

/ Rolls-Royce Trent turbofan jet engine /

Mars Rover game hits Xbox Live, tasks you with safely landing the Curiosity with Kinect

http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/17/mars-rover-game-hits-xbox-live/?icid=eng_latest_art

/ touchdown Microsoft Xbox Live players game /

Moth eye-inspired tech could lead to better, safer X-rays

http://www.gizmag.com/moth-eye-biomimicry-safer-x-rays/23206/

Ford's failure in Australia: a gamble on low oil prices

http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/fords-failure-gamble-low-oil-prices?utm_source=Climate+Spectator+daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Climate+Spectator+daily&utm_source=Climate+Spectator&utm_campaign=251b7ff723-CSPEC_DAILY&utm_medium=email

/ fuel consumption CO2 carbon dioxide greenhouse gas oil petroleum petrol gas gasoline price global warming climate change motor industry targets low rolling resistance tyres tires /