Will Google's Chrome Browser Dazzle Web surfers?
Chrome Web Browser
by Ernest Lilley
Google released its own browser late on the first of September, sending Microsoft and Firefox both back to school a day early, or at least back to the blackboard. The browser is designed to take advantage of the bells and whistles that have evolved on the Web since both IE and Firefox were created, especially plug-ins and images. The browser features independent tabs that will continue to run even if one contains a stalled application. Rather than seeking to take over the browser market, though, Google is adamant that it is trying to "enlarge the pie" and improve usage of its other tools through faster and more useful Web experiences.

Climatic Cataclysm: The Foreign Policy and National Security Implications of Climate Change

by EJ McClure
Climatic Cataclysm presents three alternative futures based on projected impacts of climate change, two near term and one a 150 years from now. The near term scenarios go from 'expected' to 'severe' while the future vision considers the impact of 'tipping points' which could cause dramatic, nonlinear, changes. The authors consider climate mechanisms, societies around the world, and national security consequences.

Top-Loading Camera Pack Makes Sense For DSLR Travel
Mountainsmith Quantum Camera Backpack
by Ernest Lilley
Mountainsmith's Quantum came out two years ago, and this unique backpack has gotten good reports from users who want to take their DSLRs along but aren't into a separate camera bag. The Quantum has a detachable DSLR case built in that gives you quick access to your camera, whether on trail or Europass.

SIGGRAPH 2008 Show Report
SIGGRAPH 2008
by David Em
More than 28,000 attendees converged on LA's downtown Convention Center for SIGGRAPH, the big daddy of graphics conferences.

No Frills Headset Sounds Great To Us
Plantronics M214C Cordless Phone Headset
by Ernest Lilley
You don't have to spend a lot to get a comfortable, clear-sounding headset for use with either your wireless handset or cell phone. The Plantronics M214C has excellent sound, light weight, a noise-canceling microphone, inline volume and muting control and a boom microphone, our favorite style.

Coast-To-Coast By Hydrogen Power
Hydrogen Road Tour: August 11-23, 2008
by Ernest Lilley
When the Hydrogen Road Tour rolled into town in DC, I went down to the Department of Energy to kick some tires and take some pictures. I also got to drive both Mercedes and VW Fuel Cell vehicles, both of which were very smooth and had great acceleration on DC's city streets. Afterwards I took a ride in Honda's "Clarity" which is, as far as I can tell, the only purpose-built hydrogen vehicle of the bunch, and (as I can attest) capable of zero to 60 in under ten seconds. Check out my tour of the event and the shots I took there.

The Compact Lightweight Olympus FL-36R Electronic Flash
Olympus FL-36R Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
by Charles Mohapel
Since I knew I was going to be evaluating the Olympus E-520 digital SLR, I made a point of requesting the FL-36R flash to test at the same time.

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 Lens
Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
by Charles Mohapel
Since I knew I was going to be evaluating the Olympus E-520 digital SLR, I made a point of requesting the Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 lens to test at the same time.

The New 10MP Olympus E-520 DSLR With 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens
Olympus E-520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization w/ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens
by Charles Mohapel
With the recent release of the E-520, Olympus has done more than simply take their EVOLT E-510 and give it a bigger (2.7-inch versus the 2.5-inch on the E-510) LCD screen and Face Detection. While the in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization and Supersonic Wave Filter systems haven't changed, Olympus has improved the capabilities of their Live View LCD screen.

Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

by Ernest Lilley
Of the many Kodak point-and-shoot cameras on display at Pepcom's NYC Digital Experience this June, this is the one that keeps drawing my attention, and I confess that it's largely a matter of style. I like the rounded step around the lens and the thin case. It's not their sleekest or priciest camera, but it works nicely and comes in a nice range of colors. One thing I've noticed about Kodak's point-and-shoots is that when you point, they shoot, and they do so with less fuss than any other make I can recall. Moreover, it's got a ton of photo-intelligence built in that makes it a better judge of lighting and scene than I am, as well as providing the ability to make HD movies. If only this came with a 28mm lens, it would be nearly perfect. As it is, it's a great little camera at a great little price.

Sony DSLR With Active Live Preview Tilt Display
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350X 14.2MP Digital SLR with DT 18-70 and DT 55-200 Zoom Lens
by Charles Mohapel
When Sony introduced the 10.2MP A200, 10.2MP A300, and 14.2MP A350 at the PMA Show this past January...cont

Putting Belkin's 17-Inch Messenger Bag To The Test
Belkin Messenger Bag For Notebooks Up To 17 Inches
by Charles Mohapel
If you're looking for a well-made, padded laptop bag for either 17-inch or 15.4-inch laptops, y...cont

X300 - A Nearly Perfect ThinkPad
Lenovo X300 13.3-Inch Laptop with Solid-State 64GB Drive
by Ernest Lilley
Lenovo's X300 has been suggested as a competitor to the MacBook Air, but that underestimates it ...cont

Xootr Meets The Commuter Challenge
Xootr Mg Commuter
by Ernest Lilley
Ever notice how public transit is always a little farther away that you really wanted to walk? You m...cont

Web Guru Asks: How Is Search Engine Like Blind Man?
Building Findable Websites: Web Standards SEO and Beyond
by Ernest Lilley
Dr. Dobb's Web Development Portal is running a review by TechRevu editor Ernest Lilley on Bui...cont

Are You Ready For Picasa 3.0? The Beta Is Here! Introducing Picasa 3.0 (And Big Changes For Picasa Web Albums)
We can't even remember how long we've used Picasa and Picasa Web Albums, but every time we u...more

Smaller Is Better, Right? Isn't It Better???!!! Review: TiVo HD XL DVR Proves Bigger Is Sometimes Better
While many professional and consumer products are improved by being reduced in size, the TiVo TCD658...more

Are We Sending Daleks Into Space? Exterminate! Exterminate!
If you had any doubts about how space science and science fiction cross-pollinate each other, Space....more

After 5 Months Docked To ISS, Jules Verne To Return To Earth Jules Verne Prepares For ISS Departure
After five months docked to the International Space Station (ISS), the Automated Transfer Vehicle (A...more

DSLR Shooters Need A Deep Holster Teton 514 SLR Holster
We tried out an M-Rock Sierra camera bag/holster a few years back and thought pretty highly of its d...more

6-D Holograms In Early Stages Of Development 6-D Holograms Interact With Light
If you thought 3-D holograms were special, then just wait until 6-D holograms become commonplace. Ho...more

The ESA's Integral Gamma-Ray Observatory Makes New Discoveries Integral Locates Origin Of High-Energy Emission From Crab Nebula
Thanks to the ESA's Integral gamma-ray observatory, scientists have made some fascinating discov...more

NASA Honors The Late Carl Sagan Again NASA To Announce New Carl Sagan Fellowships
In life Carl Sagan marched to his own drummer as he went to great lengths to popularize space scienc...more

An Easy Way To Reduce Wasted Paper When Printing Printer Maker Offers To Help People Print Less
We've all experienced the frustration of printing a Web page and seeing it grow into two or thre...more

Sony Unveils Two New Walkman® Video MP3 Players With Noise-Canceling Earbuds New Walkman Comes With Noise-Canceling Tech
You might ask why you should consider one of Sony's two new Walkman® Video MP3 players with ...more

Phoenix Mars Lander Mission Extended NASA Mars Lander Digs Deeper As Third Month Nears End
Originally planned to last three months and end in late August, the mission of NASA's Phoenix Ma...more

Another New Palm Treo Hits The Market Review: Palm Treo Pro Brings Thinnest Treo To The World
Calling All Palm Treo Owners: The Palm Treo Pro is out.
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional - Chec...more

Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens New Nikon Is First SLR To Shoot Video
If you're thinking of moving up from a digital point & shoot to a digital SLR with a superior in...more

ISS Avoids Oncoming Space Debris ATV Carries Out First Debris Avoidance Maneuver For The ISS
Given how much space junk is orbiting the Earth (and occasionally falling out of orbit), it's su...more

Will Programmable Matter Be The Next Big Thing From Intel? Intel Teases Shape-Shifting Programmable Matter
While Justin Rattner, Intel's chief technology officer, didn't actually come out and call In...more

A Robo-Skeleton With Multiple Uses Imagine being able to walk again -- even after being paralyzed from the waist down for 20 years, whi...more

Even The International Space Station Isn't Immune To Malware Originally our own title was to be "To Boldly Go Where No Computer Virus Has Gone Before," but that ...more

Optical And Laser Mice Are SO Dated! If you're an early adopter of New Tech and switched from an optical mouse to a laser mouse when...more

NASA Making Long-Term Plans For The Moon NASA is making long-term plans for humanity's return to the Moon, and the second time around the...more

Is Alvin, The Venerable Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Submergible Being Replaced?

If you've ever watched the National Geographic Channel or one of the National Geographic spec...more

NASA's Mars Twin Rovers Keep Going And Going And Going ... Like the Energizer Bunny, both of NASA's Mars Exploration rovers, Opportunity and Spirit, are st...more

The Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) Gets New Name While the mission of the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) offered much in the way of pro...more

Formula Zero Racing Doesn't Have The Glamor Of Formula One, But...

In Formula One racing, drivers and their respective teams all strive for "First Place" and are al...more

Mommy, Where Are Stars Born? Apparently new stars are "born" when more massive stars shed material that builds up to the point wh...more

Adobe Set To Release Photoshop Elements 7 & Premiere Elements 7 Bundle In October If you are both a photographer and an amateur videographer, then Adobe's bundle with Photoshop&r...more

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