Jul 24
The computer printer maker said its financial woes would stretch into the third quarter because of factors including higher-than-expected costs to make some new printers.
Jul 24
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
The International Design Excellence Awards are in, and if you can sit through the 14 different awards given to the Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet, there are some real gems in there. We were into the LOMAK (light operated mouse and keyboard) for the physically impaired, MY_WAY Printer that prints left to right and top to bottom, the sexy HomeHero Fire Extinguisher, or the Nanopoint cellTRAY biological liquid medium. With over 80 winners it’s tough to cover all these designs here, but check out BusinessWeek’s IDEA awards site if you’re in the mood to push some of the ugly out of your day.
[Via Core77]
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
Jul 24
Pacific Gas & Electric, Northern California’s major utility, is announcing a commitment on Wednesday to make one of the largest ever solar power purchases.
Jul 24
The company said second-quarter profit rose 7 percent, to $460 million, helped by higher information technology sales and an insurance gain at its shipbuilding unit.
Jul 24
The online retailer announced Tuesday that its second-quarter net income increased more than threefold, with revenue up 35 percent.
Jul 24
Filed under: Household
If you’re not exactly keen on dropping a substantial amount of dough in order to grab one of those snazzy Toto toilets that flush as you walk away, why not devise your own flusher that not only removes the need to stand around and hold the handle down for ten or so seconds, but also captures data on exactly how many times you visit the lavatory. Apparently, an artful fellow decided to do just that, and the resulting robotic flusher requires but one momentary press in order to successful flush any rigged toilet. And yes, the video (crank the volume!) is awaiting you after the break.
[Via MAKE]
Continue reading DIYer crafts robotic flusher to save time, impress guests
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
Jul 24
The arrests and seizures came at a time American politicians and executives are pressing China to take strong measures to curb software piracy.
Jul 24
The company will begin offering its employees in the United States specialized savings accounts for training and education.