Tag: NANO

Scientific advancements are considered mature when they can do one of two things: deliver pornography, or play a rendition of the 'Super Mario Bros.' theme. Since nano-scale breasts probably won't have much appeal to the public, scientists instead decided to use the latest in etching techniques to create a musical instrument that can rock out to one of the most recognizable melodies in the world. ...

The iPod Nano wristwatch has arrived, and it's probably the best use for the Nano these days. Even Steve Jobs mentioned the Nano's potential as a watch when unveiling it to the world. So, grab a slim-enough wristband, loop it through the clip on the back, and see your fellow Apple fanboys get green with envy. Also, as a disclaimer, you may want to invest in some Bluetooth headphones, or at least ...

Scientists are hard at work developing the next generation of tiny batteries, and, instead of using dangerous chemicals and heavy metals, they're using viruses -- real, bacteria-eating viruses. For the first time, researchers at MIT recently used these little guys to build the world's first virus-built, Lithium-ion battery. Turns out that viruses can be genetically engineered to act as microscopic ...

After getting official over a year ago, missing its original production plan and eventually hitting a wall with respect to production, Tata's long-awaited Nano vehicle is all set to take to the streets this July. According to a fresh report over at Reuters, the world's cheapest car (100,000 rupee, or $1,980) is expected to be the hottest thing around when it ships in India in a matter of months. ...

With Intel's tiny, low powered Atom turning out to be a smash hit in bargain-priced, small-sized netbooks, and even upstart Via getting in on the netbook/low power with the Nano, it was a matter of when, not if, chip maker AMD would release its own competing part. And low-and-behold, the struggling processor manufacturer chose CES to unveil the Athlon Neo, a low power, low cost part aimed at ...

There are some things that technology hasn't been able to fix, and the wetness of water is certainly one of them. But now, there seems to be a solution: a new waterproof material developed by Swiss chemists is 100% water-repellent. So much so that after leaving it soaking in a bucket of water for two months, it emerges completely dry to the touch. The trick is a layer of silicone nanofilaments ...

Analog music... Consider this the ultimate pimp slap... Contexture Design, a Vancouver-based company, has created an iPod Nano case made out of recycled cassette tapes. Daaaamn, '80, you just got plaaaayed... We hadn't even seen a cassette tape in five years when we stumbled across this retro gem. The Nano gently snuggles into the remodeled Maxell cassette, providing protection to your pricey ...

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_admits_to_iPod_nano_smoking_and_sparks_will_replace'; It's only taken a number of years and some seriously ruined pants -- but Apple has finally come clean on the flammable nature of the first-generation iPod nano, and is now offering to replace the faulty devices. After reports today that two more of the media players had lit up without warning in ...

Think the iPod Nano is too small for watching movies? Check out Mark Irwin's iPod Nanoscope, an old, hacked-up 35mm slide magnifier that more than doubles the iPod Nano's viewing screen. The DIY design is complete with curved screen, built-in speakers, a slot for your Nano and a drop-down kickstand for ideal desk viewing. Sure, it's a little bulkier than the Nano, but it's definitely better on ...

Could this mean the end of laundry day? Textile scientists in Australia and Hong Kong have developed a special coating for fabrics made of titanium dioxide nanoparticles that actually cause the fabric to self-clean when exposed to sunlight. Besides the obvious benefit of less time spent doing laundry, the new fabric could also mean less water used to wash clothes and less detergent being washed ...

It looks like the iPod is getting all Zune-y on us. And by that we mean simply adding colors to the lineup to make the device seem fresh and keep it in the news. To be fair, Apple did the multi-color thing way before many did, going all the way back to original iMac. Apple's release of a pink iPod Nano, just in time for Valentine's Day, is no where near as offensive as Microsoft's 37,000 post ...

We may be half a world away at CES in Las Vegas, but this announcement out of the 9th annual Auto Expo in New Delhi certainly caught our attention. India manufacturer Tata officially unveiled what is now known as the Tata Nano. But whether you call it the Nano, the People's Car, the 1-lakh, or the $2,500 car it's still a feat of engineering. Sure, for $2,500, you're forgoing a lot of comforts ...

As you may have already heard, Apple announced a host of iPod updates at today's "The Beat Goes On" event in San Francisco. Besides wowing us with the totally new iPhone-like iPod Touch (more on that here) and Wi-Fi iTunes, Apple also announced refreshes for the iPod Nano, the iPod classic and the Shuffle. Details are below. The Nano 'Fatty' Well, those widely circulated images of the iPod Nano ...

In less than 24 hours -- tomorrow, September 5, to be exact -- Apple will be holding an event and making what will hopefully be some exciting announcements regarding new iPods and perhaps some new iTunes features. Apple is notoriously tight lipped about everything, so all we have to go on until tomorrow is hearsay and conjecture, which we thrive on. Engadget has done a quick round up of all the ...

We said it first, and now everyone else is starting to come around. Analysts are saying that next month they expect a refreshed iPod, which will likely use the same big and responsive touchscreen that the iPhone uses. Apple Insider is reporting that we can expect an update of both the iPod and the iPod Nano. Many are expecting the updated video iPod would also use the same big widescreen ...