For Valentine’s Day Give the Gift of Conception…

 

Okay, so weve reported on GIANTmicrobes before, Im sure you remember the humorously educational stuffed toys modeled on electron micrographs, then enlarged a million times its actual size. Each plush including its micrograph image and all the info about the microbe it represents. The collection is still growing, with nearly 100 microbes in the series including the Common Cold, Brain Cells, Kissing Disease, Ebola, Bed Bugs and more. I mean, is there anyone among us that doesnt know someone that can use an extra brain cell? and how about the person that always complains that you gave them a cold? Well,

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North Carolina launches FCC-approved TV White Space network in Wilmington

Back in December, the FCC approved the first white space device and database for the lucky city of Wilmington, North Carolina. Last week, the program bore its first fruits, when database operator Spectrum Bridge finally launched its TV White Space (TVWS) network in Carolina, as part of Wilmington’s ongoing “Smart City” initiative. With the TVWS network up and running, Wilmingtonians will have internet access in public parks, while authorities will be able to use part of Spectrum Bridge’s broadband for video surveillance. Public security, in fact, is among the primary functions of the new network, which will be expanded to help manage traffic congestion and to help the city function more efficiently. Read more…

‘Spare One’ Phone Runs On One AA Battery

The Spare One is just that a spare cellphone that runs on a single AA cell and does nothing more than make calls. If left switched off, it can last for up to 15 years (or the time before the battery inside decides to burst and spread its toxic innards everywhere).

Actually, it does two things: you can also use the Spare One as a flashlight.

Its a fantastic idea, and perfect as an emergency phone even for those who dont regularly carry any phone at all: the Spare One will make emergency calls without a SIM card inserted. For regular use, you just pop in your SIM, power on and go.

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Brookstone iConvert Scanner for Scanning Documents with your iPad

Brookstone just unveiled its new iConvert Scanner that will convert your iPad or iPad 2 Tablet into a portable scanner ready to scan your documents while you are on the road. The iConvert Scanner comes with the ability to scan documents in high resolution 300dpi for clear JPEG images.

In order to start scanning, the free iPad app has to be downloaded onto the tablet and the user will be provided with step-by-step prompts from options including scan, delete and save. The iConvert scans hard copies to JPEG files which are automatically stored in the picture folder, giving you instant e-copies of your documents on your tablet.

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iTwin Multi functionality announced

iTwin, the company behind the world’s first ‘limitless’ secure USB device for remote file access, recently announced their spanking new iTwin Multi functionality. This is a free iTwin upgrade that allows users to share files stashed on a computer with multiple people simultaneously. The iTwin Multi will enable multiple users and workgroups to safely connect multiple iTwins to the same computer for remote access, not to mention being able to edit and share files as well without having to go through the headaches associated with email, VPN, or remote access software.

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