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Autopilot technology, GPS, and cameras, have grown small enough to fit on a toy plane and affordable enough for amateurs to buy, in part because these electronics are also integral components of smartphones. The domestic drones are the newest and coolest toys. Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of the Wired magazine, predicts the rise of the … Read more
Excalibur Almaz prepares tourist-trips to the moon. Excalibur Almaz, a commercial aerospace company based on the Isle of Man, British Isles, announced that the company prepares tourist-trips to the moon. Excalibur Almaz will offer the affordable and reliable transportation of humans and cargo to Low Earth Orbit, libration point, the Moon and beyond. Tickets to the moon … Read more
When you’re done listening, the great sounding headphones deserve to be stored in a nice box or a special shelf. Klutz Design completes out audiophile home catalog with a limited edition of the CanCans clad entirely in sumptuous leather by Ballerina Sweetspot (one of the world’s first purpose-built listening chairs) leather craftsman. CanCans is the ultimate … Read more
Code REDD campaign to save world’s threatened forests Illuminates Rio+20 In the heart of Rio thousands of people from around the globe gathered on June 20 o support the launch of Code REDD, an emergency action campaign to save the threatened forests of the world, by dramatically increasing the demand for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from … Read more
One of perhaps six known working Apple 1 computer went up for auction Sotheby’ssold Apple’s founding corporate papers — signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne — in December for nearly $1.6 million. Another Apple memorabilia went up for auction at Sotheby’s. An exceptionally rare, working Apple 1 computer with original Apple cassette interface, … Read more
In-flight wifi. No more boring flights. Connect to the internet, send emails and SMS text messages during long-haul flights is now possible thanks to an experimental project that will be launched by Air France-KLM and Panasonic Avionics. On-board connectivity service will be tested in 2013 on two Boeing aircraft, one flying the Air France colors, … Read more