Complete guide to solid-state drives

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/08/the-complete-guide-to-solid-state-drives/

/ flash performance improvements SSD solid state hard disk drive HDD hard disk disc drive Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory single-level SLC SATA III error-correcting code ECC error correcting copy migrate /

Drone to probe Sellafield silos

Sellafield is a nuclear power plant & plutonium production facility.  A problem with nuclear power plant is cleaning up the radioactive mess afterwards.  In this case, expected to cost most of the £73 billion ($US114 billion) which Britain has budgeted for cleaning up nuclear facilities.  This project may be unique amongst nuclear energy projects — maybe it will be completed on budget.

Originally called Windscale, it was renamed Calder Hall due to the infamy which the original name acquired.  Changing the name to Calder Hall  didn't fool anybody, so  Sellafield was next.  This time the authorities realized that changing the name wasn't helping & so Sellafield has remained.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/aug/03/drone-probe-sellafield-silos-hexacopter

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Apple knows about a massive hack exploit, & has done nothing

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/08/apple-knows-about-a-massive-hack-exploit-and-has-done-nothing/

/ hack hacker hacking hacked security hole negligence /

NASA's Curiosity captures awe-inspiring shot of Mount Sharp, uploads video of descent upon Mars

http://m.engadget.com/2012/08/06/nasa-curiosity-first-image-mount-sharp-descent-video/?icid=eng_latest_art

/ space soft landing lander parachute sky crane planet NASA /

ECOtality expands EV project, hints at pricing plans

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/ecotality-expands-ev-project-hints-at-pricing-plans/

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Countries opposed to EU carbon charge for airlines fail to find an alternative

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/aug/02/eu-carbon-tax-airlines

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Modder conjoins two N64 controllers for dual-analog play in Star Wars Ep. 1 Racer & Goldeneye (video)

http://m.engadget.com/2012/08/06/modder-conjoins-two-n64-controllers-for-dual-analog-play-in-star/?icid=eng_latest_art

iOS App Chirp makes some noise while moving pictures between devices

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/08/05/ios-app-chirp-makes-some-noise-while-moving-pictures-between-devices/

/ sound modulation iPhone iPad iPod transfer /

Put yourself in the picture with ClickStik

Bluetooth remote shutter release & mini tripod with app for iOS devices.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/06/put-yourself-in-the-picture-with-clickstik/

/ iPhone iPad iPod photography photograph edit /

Making the case for smart grid to shave peak power — What’s the return on smart grid investments, in terms of power plants not built?

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/making-the-case-for-smart-grid-to-shave-peak-power/

/ utility region peak power demand estimate World Energy Council value power plant never built state and federal regulators shaving potential value avoided cost customers meeting emissions targets utilities saving energy regulatory restraints /

Mitt Romney confirms he would end US wind power subsidies

Level playing field?

"However, green groups, renewable energy industry insiders, & Democrats were all quick to point out that Romney's desire for a level playing field on energy policy does not extend to oil & gas, where he has pledged to retain up to $40bn of subsidies & tax breaks that President Obama wants to see phased out."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/aug/02/mitt-romney-end-us-wind-subsidies

/ renewable sustainable green energy electricity turbine greenhouse gas CO2 carbon dioxide oil petroleum fossil fuel /

EDGE design Alfa iPhone 4S case review

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/05/edge-design-alfa-iphone-4s-case-review/

Climate change blamed for heatwaves

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn22143-climate-change-blamed-for-heatwaves.html

/ global warming CO2 carbon dioxide greenhouse gas /

Sustainable fish sales surge in the UK

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/aug/02/sustainable-fish-sales-surge

/ sustainably sourced alternative species seabass pollack trout tilapia hake pangasius over-fishing over fishing Marine Stewardship Council approved fishery South Africa responsibly farmed freshwater ponds Vietnam farming aquaculture /

40 iOS 6 features you'll actually care about

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/06/11/40-ios-6-features-youll-actually-care-about/

/ iPhone iPad iPod FaceTime Facebook Maps calls Passbook Lost Mode Turn by Turn open apps Siri VIP inbox autocorrection VoiceOver personal directory iCloud do not disturb game centre center /

Peel Wall Light has you cornered

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/05/peel-wall-light-has-you-cornered/

/ lamp YOY steel bracket aluminum frame; fabric diffuser magnetically attach /

AirDroid for Android review

Manage files on your Android from a browser on your desktop computer.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/06/airdroid-for-android-review/#more-101432

/ administer administration management phone smartphone tablet pad slate /

Candidate Romney’s energy plan revisited

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Candidate-Romneys-Energy-Plan-Revisited/

/ solar wind turbine photovoltaic photo voltaic solar thermal renewable sustainable green coal oil subsidies subsidy president presidential election platform /

A smoker who doesn't smoke

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/aug/05/vistoria-coren-giving-up-smoking#start-of-comments

/ nicotine addiction stop stopping smoking giving up quit quitting Percy Piglets sweets Champix replacement therapy patch patches NRT tobacco Allen Carr /

Gear4 Unity Remote

Nothing new about using an iPhone as a remote to control media devices.

What is new, is that there is no dongle to attach to the docking port of the phone. In this case, the phone connects to the infrared transmitter via Bluetooth.

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/tv-accessories/gear4-unityremote-review-50001725/

http://www.gear4.com/product/_/29/unityremote/ / AV audio-visual audio visual IR infra-red /