Tag archive: water

It's almost Labor Day weekend, which can only mean one thing: Summer is nearing its end. We've hopefully got a few more weeks of sunshine and warm weather, so you might as well take advantage of it by spending time in the sun and by the pool. If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, you probably have all the basic essentials like fun noodles, floating lounge chairs, and various water toys. Unless you happen to be at… Read More

Researchers have uncovered new evidence that water is flowing just below the surface of Mars, according to a new study published in the journal Science. The discovery was made after images taken by a NASA probe revealed brown streaks (pictured above) on the Red Planet's surface, which could have been caused by moving salt water. While the study is not conclusive, scientists say the finding corroborates evidence found by other probes.… Read More

In perhaps one of the most important scientific findings of all-time, astronomers have discovered a young star that is blasting massive amounts of water — yes, water — into space, reports National Geographic. The discovery may have unlocked the mystery of how H2O, the key to life, gained such a prevalent presence on planet Earth, and could have implications beyond our greatest imaginations. Located about 750 light years form Earth, the… Read More

Losing your keys or another important object in a body of water is never fun. Whether you are participating in fast-paced water sports of some kind or simply lounging on your friend's sailboat, the danger of losing your keys or wallet into the deep abyss is enough to make anyone worry. Usually those things are lost forever, but not if you are the dorky (but smart) guy who happened to attach a WaterBuoy ($13) to the important item. This… Read More

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo took the stage to keynote the Mobile World Congress today and spoke at length about Twitter's mission to “Instantly connect people everywhere to what's most meaningful to them.” He revealed a few key facts about this mission's progress: 40 percent of users tweet from a mobile device and 50 percent of users tweet from multiple mediums. Twitter's mission is to make it easy to tweet and… Read More

Jetpacks! Every child fantasizes about flying like Superman at one point or another. That same child then grows up… and continues to dream about flying without the aid of a large, gas-guzzling vehicle like an airplane. Smaller gas-guzzling vehicles are just fine however, which is why the idea of a jetpack continues to be appealing for anyone with an active imagination. James Bond also helps, of course. Well daydream no more, as the Jetlev… Read More

Pushing aside the logistics of securing power and Internet connectivity for your travelling circus of electronics, keeping them safe from accidents, evildoers and the forces of nature can also present a challenge. With water, gravity and greed all conspiring to take away the gadgets you love dearly, you’ll need to invest in the right equipment to keep them safe. Here are a few essentials: Bags and Cases Sure, you could… Read More

If the idea of an underwater camera gets your juices flowing, the Olympus Stylus 550-WP might be for you. It uses interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal the camera so you can go ten feet under water and still capture the watery world below depths. There's even a scene mode for underwater photos, applying the correct lighting filters. The 4.5-ounce device felt light and portable in a quick test drive. A face detection system… Read More

Millions of road warriors have finally traded the folded gas station map in the glove compartment for a handy global positioning system (GPS) unit. You know, those small doohickeys that communicate with satellites hovering above the Earth to pinpoint your location on the planet. With built-in maps for the entire U.S. (and usually, most of North America), GPS navigation units can help you reach to your destination with turn-by-turn… Read More

American Water announced a first in water retention technology, a program that uses acoustic information from an automatic meter reading (AMR) system to find and water leaks.  Traditionally difficult to detect, leaky water pipes cost both companies and consumers millions of dollars every year.  Most aren't even aware that leaks exist. The AMR program, which is being piloted in Connellsville PA, is hooked in through water… Read More

It's virtually wet. It's virtually wild. It's the announcement from Atari that the first expansion pack of their popular RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, titled "Soaked!", will be washing into store shelves on June 21. This $29.99 add-on will allow theme park tycoons to create and control their own water parks. "Soaked!", according to an Atari press release, offers players more than 50 new rides and coasters, many of which… Read More

Quote from the article: “For our water cooling case mod (coming soon), we wanted to put all our water components in the case. That created a need to hide the water pump power cord for a cleaner install. This can be accommodated by using commercially available niche products, by routing the pump power cable outside the case and plugging it into an extension cord, or coming up with a compact solution using common household… Read More