Fashion
Kindle gets waterproof case from M-Edge, begins its life acquatic
Check this slice of molded plastic out. The Guardian case from M-Edge claims to be the world’s first waterproof flotation device for the Kindle , allowing users a “hands-free” reading experience whether they’re in the bathtub or the pool. Resisting aquatic incursions to a depth of one meter, the Guardian comes with three internal buoyancy chambers, a dual hinge, a four-latch closing system, and flexible button cutouts to keep the keyboard useful.
People of Lava’s Android TV gets tested, only your pocketbook feels the burn
When we heard an upstart named People of Lava were going to beat Google to the punch with an all-in-one TV set, we were confused, amused and skeptical all at the same time. Thankfully, Expert Reviews made a special trip to Sweden to see the company’s Android-powered television in action, and now we know what the unit actually does — it switches between an Android interface and a discrete TV mode without actually mixing the two in any appreciable fashion
Inhabitat’s Week in Green: containment domes, robot fish and lunar bases
The Week in Green is a new item from our friends at Inhabitat , recapping the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us. This week Inhabitat followed the ongoing saga of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as we tracked BP’s latest attempt to plug the leak with yet another containment dome . We can’t help but wonder why BP refuses to use hair mats donated from thousands of businesses to clean up the slick, but we’re glad that the nuclear option is off the table for now
Inhabitat’s Week in Green: electric cars, solar planes, and really sweet lights
This week several ultra-efficient transportation stories got Inhabitat’s engines running as we watched a custom built Daihatsu Mira EV travel a record-breaking 623 miles on a single charge.
Bose simplifies surround sound setup with Lifestyle systems, charges dearly for it
So, you’ve got a few options here. Do a little research and piece together your own surround system, hire a voyeur from Geek Squad to do it for you, or just hire a live-in technician to handle both present and future issues.
Viliv’s AMOLED Prime P3 media player sports both Android and Windows CE
We’ve never been comfortable with the fact that Viliv’s many fun and fashionable PMPs have yet to gain a real foothold in the states. Maybe this will change with the Prime P3 media player.
