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The next time you take a look at a pile of bricks, try to see things a little differently. That’s what people at Twente University did, and this led them to create a new air-purifying concrete that could result in a positive breakthrough in the fight against air pollution. This unique concrete comes with a titanium dioxide-based additive, where under the influence of sunlight will bind the nitrogen oxide particles emitted by vehicle exhausts, converting them into harmless nitrates instead. A single shower of rain will wash everything clean, making it ready to be used over and over again. Currently, this piece of concrete is targeted for use in a trial on a road of a small Dutch town of Hengelo. (Read the full post about ‘Air-purifying Concrete’…)

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It may be a celebration of un-augmented human potential, but the Olympic Games are bristling with more technology than a conference hall full of Linux nerds. Let’s start with the video tech. The 2008 Beijing Olympics will be broadcast with some of the the most high-quality, in-your-face technology to date, including advanced digital camcorders worth up to $90,000 apiece. Some innovative cameras are designed to get shots from inside the action — alongside divers as they splash into the water and right behind runners in the field, for instance. And various gadgets are being utilized to maintain reliable, high-quality broadcast signals. (Read the full post about ‘The Gadgets That Bring the Olympics to You’…)

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Targeting the sometimes forgotten end of the HDTV market, Sharp have announced the “affordable quality” entry-level Sharp SB Series. Sharp is aiming to bring large screen HD experience available to more consumers with the new SB series. These affordable full HD 1080p LCD HDTV have the highest HD format available and come in three large sizes. First up is the 42-inch Sharp LC-42SB45U, followed by the 46-inch LC-46SB45U, and finally the huge 52-inch LC-52SB55U. As stated earlier, all have a full HD (1920×1080 pixels) LCD screen, and a piano black frame which looks as good as any high end model. These reasonably priced models from the SB series incorporate Sharp’s high picture quality and renowned features. (Read the full post about ‘Sharp SB Series | LC-42SB45U, LC-46SB54U, LC-52SB55U’…)

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How far is too far? The answer to this question keeps getting ripped at the seems as more and more geeks around the world undertake extreme projects which take up days upon weeks of their time. This project is no different. It stretches the imagination on just how far geeks will go for their hobbies. The Mario Scarf is an experiment in “extreme-geek knitting”. And when they say extreme, they mean it. Our favorite side scrolling classing of all time, Super Mario, and the iconic first level of the game are being knit into one long scarf. The first stage is very early in Mario’s quest to save the Princess, but it’s the level that most people remember, hence, the one we always have to start on after losing all of our lives. (Read the full post about ‘Super Mario’s First Stage, in knit form’…)

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Logitech has announced the availability of the first diNovo keyboard for the Mac. The first diNovo was launched in 2004 so it seems that Mac users have had to wait many years for their own version. The new Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition is as stylish as the Mac you own with its anodized-silver finish and high gloss, semi-translucent Plexiglass frame. The keyboard even features a power button enabling you to turn your Mac on and off. A TouchDisc is also included which allows you to control the cursor on the screen in addition to scrolling vertically and horizontally through documents. The keyboard includes a rechargable battery with a charging base. (Read the full post about ‘Logitech announce first diNovo keyboard for Mac’…)

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Nikon has further expanded its Coolpix line of compact digital cameras by releasing a plethora of models for the masses. They’re all pretty much on par when it comes to specifications with a mid-range compact digicam, so I guess the purchase decision is divided into Nokia fans, first timers, or repeat customers. First off we have the Coolpix S60 that comes with a 16:9 touch screen 3.5″ display, a 10 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom, while HDTV Pictmotion allows you to view your photos via HDMI on a connected HDTV. As for the S560, this model will oust the S550 by bringing 10 megapixels’ worth of goodness to the table with the S610c boasting Wi-Fi connectivity as well. (Read the full post about ‘Nikon Refreshes Coolpix Line with New Models’…)

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Forget Monster Trucks. The next thing you’ll see stomping over dead cars down at the local rally will be this eight wheeled Segway, modified to an awesomely impractical width with the addition of six wheels.

The mod was done as a gag, by YouTuber Ksagal, and lasted just one hour before he pulled off the extra wheels to save the delicate axles. (Read the full post about ‘Video: Monster Eight Wheeled Segway’…)

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Sony expanded its Cybershot line by introducing the DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 models, so don’t expect any DSLR class cameras in this post but welcome highly capable point-and-shoot devices instead. The former shares all the specifications of the DSC-T77 and more, and is perfect for casual shots, as it makes searching in-camera a snap thanks to the internal database structure and 4GB of integrated memory. Of course, that can be further expanded upon by using a Memory Stick, greatly adding to the initial capacity. As for the 10 megapixel T77, this is Sony’s thinnest Cybershot digital camera, featuring a 3″ widescreen touch panel LCD display, intelligent scene recognition technology, Smile Shutter and face detection technologies, high sensitivity shooting and in-camera image management. (Read the full post about ‘Sony has new Cybershots’…)

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Iomega has just debuted its Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link device that makes it a snap to access multimedia content on your spanking new high definition TV (or standard definition if you have not yet made the jump - it doesn’t matter) without the need for a computer to function as a bridge. Each Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link will be accompanied by a full-function remote control, while the inclusion of a USB port makes it a snap for you to hook up compatible storage devices such as external and portable hard drives, USB flash drives and maybe a compatible portable media player for you to enjoy audio and video content on the TV. (Read the full post about ‘Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link’…)

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The Bedol Water-Powered Clock offers a new way to power your clock without resulting in even more waste to pollute the environment. It also prides itself in being the first device from the company to fall under the “Green” product line. The Bedol Water-Powered Clock, with its stylish circular design and bright attractive colors, makes it a fun, versatile and environmentally friendly product for everyday use. A dash of salt in the water is all that’s needed for the clock to harvest energy and operate. A great feature for holiday gift ideas, this stylish desktop clock will please the eco-conscious and gadget-savvy person on everyone’s gift list. (Read the full post about ‘Bedol Eco-Friendly Clock’…)

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