Archive for ‘August 31st, 2011’

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Aug31

Sprint Nearly Doubles Early Termination Fee—Just Like Verizon Before the iPhone [Blip]

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Guides

You used to be cool(er) Sprint. Now we’re hearing that you’re raising your pro-rated ETF (Early Termination Fee) to $350 from $200. Just because AT&T and Verizon are charging $350 doesn’t you need to raise yours.

Aug31

Offline Gmail, Google Calendar and Docs? Um, Yes Please! [Google]

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Guides

Gmail. Damn near everyone you know uses it, and now they (and you) can use it offline. Sound the trumpets! And if that’s not enough, offline Google Calendar and Docs will be rolling out within the week. This pleases me.

Aug31

Nevis Swing is the world’s highest swing at a 300 meter arc

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Coolest Gadgets
Aug31

Sony unveils HMZ-T1 head-mounted 3D visor

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Coolest Gadgets
Aug31

Sony’s Wearable 3D Home Theater Sits on Your Face [3D]

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Guides

File this one under crazy/awesome/but really more crazy. This fall, Sony will be releasing personal 3D home theater headgear for one viewer at a time. Called the HMZ-T1, it’s your chance to finally quash your Geordi La Forge envy.

Aug31

Unique Video Captures the Sun Changing Its Spots [Video]

by on August 31st, 2011
Posted In: Guides

We knew that sunspots change quite rapidly from photos, but this video shows how fast this phenomenon is. The video was made from visible light frames captured by the NASA SDO’s Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager. [NASA Goddard Flickr]