Computer use timeline
I really like this chart Todd made of his last 25 years of computing – Link.
Technology
NES emulator for the iPhone
Jeez, that was quick! – Link. It’s slow, it’s not ready for prime time – it’s an excellent start!
Pump as you go air chair
If you ask me (and I know you didn’t), there just aren’t enough things being done with shoes that recycle the energy you generate as you walk. This project, done by designer JooYoun Paek, combines shoe power with inflatable furniture to create a chair you pump up as you walk. And *so* stylish, too. Does […]
iPhone unlocked using SIM cloning
It’s not a consumer-friendly hack, but some of the uber hackers over on the hackint0sh forum have figured out a way to use other carrier’s SIM cards in the iPhone using some SIM cloning techniques. The method was posted by a person claiming the device now completely works with service in Croatia. Hopefully a reader […]
Touch box
Craig writes – Recently I have been exploring Physical Computing. I have always preferred learning new subjects by developing self-defined projects that use the topics, skills or components I want to understand. Here is my latest project that is helping me understand digital electronics. This whatchamacallit uses an Arduino NG for the microcontroller and an […]
HOW TO – Sprinkler control with embedded linux
Dave writes – Arek combines a wireless router, NAS, and a USB Bit Whacker to take control of his sprinkler system. Reflash the router and NAS with linux, add some PHP and USB controlled phototriacs to the sprinkler controller and control it all from the comfort of your PC. HOW TO – Sprinkler control with […]
AVR based homemade robotic cat toy
Brad made a home-made automated cat toy…
