Very very sad news. The body of James Kim has been found in Oregon. While this is not the ending that anyone hoped for, the bravery of this family won't be forgotten, and Kati Kim, and daughters Penelope and Sabine did survive.
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For those of you who missed out on the chance to win a Pioneer AVIC-D2 navigation system in our "Getting Lost" contest, you might want to wander over to Babygadget to enter the drawing (simple drawing, meaning you don't have to submit potentially embarassing photos or stories to qualify to win) sponsored by Pioneer -- they're giving away another AVIC-D2 unir (worth $1,500). Just click the link over on the far right, below the ads, and fill out ...
Very good, and also hopeful news, regarding CNET editor James Kim, his wife Kati, and their two young daughters, who have been missing since last Saturday. Kati Kim, and daughters Penelope and Sabine, were found alive and reportedly in good condition this afternoon by searchers in a helicopter privately hired by the family. They have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. James Kim left the car, where the family was found, two days ago on foot to ...
It's long been a tax dodge to donate obsolete electronics to charities for redistribution to those less fortunate, but according to the UN's Environment Programme those well meaning charitable donators may be contributing to environmental problems in the developing world. Recipients of recycled technology are reporting discard rates as high as 75% on occasion; many of the machines are damaged in shipping or were broken when originally donated. These machines release many dangerous compounds when disposed ...
There's still time to enter our contest to win a package of home office products from Belkin, including this TuneSync (iPod docking station with 5-port USB hub). Cats seem to figure in prominently in many of the photo entries we've received so far (give me a minute to analyze that one).
We previously announced the first prize winner of our "Getting Lost" contest, who won this AVIC-D2 in-dash navigation system from Pioneer Electronics; ...
I am fascinated with the kind of obsession that humans have for robots. The latest milestone in the robotics field is that the Aizu Central Hospital near Tokyo has become the first hospital in the world to have an android receptionist and two porters. With most of the progress in this area happening in Japan, this bit of news doesn’t really come as a surprise.
The robots produced by Japanese robot maker Tmsuk have been hired at a cost of ...
As fun as 'smart' shopping trolleys, like the U-Scan Shopper, might be to use, they hardly solve one of the fundamental problems of supermarket trolleys - they never go where you want them to.
Shoppers are likely to welcome the new MarkitCart. Its makers claim that it is more user-friendly, convenient and safe to use than the conventional shopping trolley. With a low centre of gravity, a lightweight body (made of recyclable, shock-absorbent plastics) and large ...
The NanoNuno umbrella has been nominated as one of the best inventions of 2006 by Time magazine. As I wrote previously, this umbrella does not allow moisture to penetrate through it's fabric, and hence there is no tedious drying to do after a walk in the rain.
The other equally interesting contenders in the clothing category are the Sphere Macro React tennis dress from Nike and the Hug Shirt from Cute Circuit. The tennis dress incorporates a ...
Okay, I know Halloween is over, but for those of you who are missing all the dressing up, here's a nifty product that allows you to dress up before you get dressed. Scare a few people as soon as you get out of the shower with the ghost towel. Careful though! Watch the towel doesn't accidentally slip off mid-fright; that may result in a whole different kind of scare, one that could lead to a ...
We asked readers to send us their most horrific stories about getting lost while driving, for a chance to win a Pioneer Electronics AVIC-D2 GPS and other prizes. We talked to our first place winner, Aaron Tucker from Del Valle, Texas, and found out that the day we notified him was, coincidentally, his birthday. So, Happy Birthday, Aaron! Here's his winning entry:
My wife and I won a little $100 Explorist GPS a few years ago at a casino in ...
Intel has launched its Centrino Duo Blogger Challenge with six bloggers -- including our own Mia -- and a "mystery blogger." Here's the premise:
On October 1, 2006 - Intel provided laptop machines with either the Core™ Duo or Core™ 2 Duo processor and built in Centrino wireless technology to 6 rising stars in the blogosphere. In return for these machines, our participating bloggers agreed to contribute to this group blog over the course ...
Back in May I'd made mention of nightclubs in Yeovil, Somerset that required their patrons to submit to biometric cataloging. The premise being that if a patron causes trouble in a single establishment he'll be automatically banned at all other nightclubs using the identification system. The goal was to reduce horrific bar fights that often resulted in maiming and mutilation. The problem was ...
I’ve always liked the color red. Bono of U2 along with a little nobody named Bobby Shriver must have heard me. I think Bono has reached international stardom at a level where almost everyone in most countries knows who he is. But for those of you who didn’t know, Bobby Shriver’s background could be considered as royalty if there were any kings and queens in the US. The man is merely the ...
Next week, O’Reilly’s new magazine, Craft, should be out on newsstands around the U.S. For those of you familiar with the magazine Make,(the technology project magazine) Craft can be described as its counterpart in the crafts realm.
The first issue of Craft, the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance happening within the world of crafts, will feature 23 projects; a sneak peak into its table of content can be found here. ...
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