GetJar.com for Android – free apps every day

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/09/10/getjar-com-for-android-free-apps-every-day/

The end of books — Ikea is changing shelves to reflect changing demand

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/09/death-of-books/

Another promising lithium ion battery advance

http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?8973

Can solar electricity get smart?

Rooftop solar electricity generation has been been accused of many things, most of which are either untrue or changing.

Cost has been high but is coming down due to growing volumes, thanks in part to government incentives.

One continuing problem has been difficulties it creates for load balancing.  But a solution seems to be at hand: "smart inverters".  More at:

http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/can-solar-pv-get-smart

Hammock bed rules!

http://nynerd.com/hammock-bed-rules/

Is Nike planning to release "Back To The Future’s" auto-lacing Air Mags?

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/07/is-nike-planning-to-release-back-to-the-futures-air-mags/

You get what you pay for – a case study

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/09/06/you-get-what-you-pay-for-%e2%80%93-buying-cheap-accessories-on-ebay/#more-74369

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