October 2007
Top 10 Free Video Rippers, Encoders, and... →
Commercial video converter software’s aplenty, but there are several solid free utilities that can convert your video files on every operating system, or if you’ve just got a web browser and a quick clip. Put DVDs on your iPod, YouTube videos on DVD, or convert any video file with today’s top 10 free video rippers, encoders and converters
Google Roll Out GMail 2.0 [pics] →
Google are starting to roll out thier new and improved new look GMail 2.0 to a few selected users. Find out how to check if you are a “selected user”
The Ultimate Copywriting Cheat Sheet, with 50... →
To become a good writer, one must first be a studious reader. (How else will you know whom to steal, er, borrow from?) So, in that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of some of GrokDotCom’s favorite Web copy resources in hopes that copywriters everywhere will steal the best tips from our colleagues, friends, and staff. Enjoy!
21 of the coolest hidden treasures in Halo 3 →
A hidden heaping of nudity, public indecency, love letters, coded symbols, mysterious music, creepy characters, pop culture references (Mario? Seinfeld?) and other inside jokes - some hilarious, some plain bizarre - left behind by the game’s sneaky creators.
Mercedes musuem hosts most powerful artificial... →
The solution was apparently a 34.4 meter high tornado, powered by 144 jets and capable of moving 28 tons of air designed to clear smoke from the building — and, for demonstration purposes, stage smoke.
Leopard Hacked! Install Leopard on your PC →
Well its been only a day since the Mac OSX Leopard was released officially by Apple and the hackers have managed to create a patched DVD that everyone like you and me can use to install Leopard on PC’s without having to buy a Mac.
LEAKS:Comcast's "We Don't Throttle BitTorrent"... →
“If a customer asks: I read that Comcast is limiting customer access to BitTorrent. Is this true? Respond: No. We…don’t monitor specific customer activities on the Internet or track individual online behavior, such as which websites they visit. Therefore, we do not know whether any individual user is visiting BitTorrent or any other site…”
Engadget - All about Leopard: gallery, apps,... →
Read on for a long list of changes, updates, additions, and impressions, and don’t forget to check out the gallery.
Ten Things You Should Know Before You Upgrade to... →
Those of you who haven’t been poring over all of Mac OS X Leopard’s feature list (because you actually have lives) probably only know a few things about it. There’s this new backup software…and…some iChat stuff? That’s where we come in. Here are Ten Things You Should Know before you upgrade to Mac OS X Leopard.
WOW!! Now this is HD TV →
This is the ultra-high resolution multi-projector VR system that will be used for training at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Built by Lockheed Martin, it uses Mersive Sol Server technology to automatically and seamlessly combine multiple projectors in one gigantabolous immersive display
Congressman to Comcast: Stop interfering with... →
Congressman Rick Boucher (D-VA) is now the first politician to speak out against Comcast’s anti-BitTorrent tactics. Within the last month, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and now Comcast have all engaged in selective filtering. Will this latest event be enough to breathe life back into the Net Neutrality debate? Contact your Congressman/woman!
Screw the Hummer Limo, I Want a Prius Limo →
Cool mod.
Boeing Successful Hydrogen Engine Test Shows... →
Boeing has successfully completed tests for the engine that will power HALE, the extreme endurance plane that will be able to fly for seven days non-stop in the stratosphere. The wünderengine—developed by the Ford Motor Company—went for three days under a simulated 65,000-feet flight, which is definitely better than a Taurus.
Dear Comcast, The Million Dollar Question: →
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t Blocking My Torrents?
Gmail gets IMAP →
Google’s Gmail has just integrated IMAP. However, its only appearing in a select accounts.
Why Are The IFPI and BPI Allowed To Hijack OiNK? →
As you have read here already, a joint team of Dutch and British police were involved in ‘Operation Ark Royal’, to take down the music torrent site Oink. This action however, has brought lots of questions, with very few answers. Questions such as “Why Are The IFPI and BPI Allowed To Hijack OiNK?”
OiNK Admin Released From Custody →
After a turbulent day the admin of the raided OiNK.cd was released from custody. At this point it is still unclear what the legal consequences will be, but it is good to see that OiNK is back home.
Happy Sixth Birthday iPod! →
It’s hard to believe that six years ago to this very day, the iPod was officially brought into the world at a Steve Jobs Special Event. In six years, we’ve seen 1,000 songs in your pocket become ever more affordable, and as hard-disk technology has progressed, so too has the number of songs an iPod can hold.
Japanese Urban Camouflage (PICS) →
A vending-machine dress, inspired by a trick used by Japan’s ancient ninja, who cloaked themselves at night under black blankets, could offer a woman walking alone a way to elude pursuers.
AMAZING! Realistic Cardboard Sculptures [pic] →
Chris Gilmour, an English artist living in Italy has created these realistic life size sculptures of everyday objects such as cars, bikes, wheelchairs, etc
First Look: The Cast of JJ Abrams’ Star Trek... →
“Now that the full crew of the Enterprise has been cast in JJ Abrams Star Trek prequel/reboot, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the talent involved. Let’s take a look at thee new crew of the Starship Enterprise.”
Jon Stewart Re-Ups as 'Daily Show' Host →
We’ll be seeing Jon Stewart on the air with “The Daily Show” for at least three more years. And you can go online to see him on past episodes stretching back to 1999.
Bush's approval at new low in Reuters: 24 percent →
President Bush’s approval rating has reached a new low in the newest Reuters/Zogby Poll — with just 24 percent of those surveyed approving of Bush’s job performance. That is down from 29 percent last month
Motorcyclist saved from serious injury by Airbag... →
Other than a helmet (which many don’t even want to wear), there is little protection for motorcyclists in the event of an accident. A company by the name of Impact Jackets has been selling motorcycle jackets with airbags for a few years, but at $500, many find the price too high.
Undisputable Proof: The Yankees Really Are An Evil... →
Commentary on and images of the e-mail the New York Yankees ownership sent out to hundreds of thousands of Yankees fans just hours ago.
Senator Dodd Announces He Will Stop Telecom... →
Finally, a senator standing up to the White House and the telcos. Hopefully, he’ll follow through.
Artist Chains Up Dog Until It Dies… Is This Art?... →
Guillermo Habacuc Vargas had 2 children catch this dog. He paid the kids for this. He then chained the dog and used the dog as “art”. He told everyone not to feed this dog. The dog died in the gallery. He calls himself an artist. I call him an animal abuser.
Exclusive: Senator Chris Dodd Will Put A Hold On... →
Senator Chris Dodd plans to put a hold on the Senate FISA renewal bill because it reportedly grants retroactive immunity to telephone companies for any role they played in the Bush administration’s warrantless eavesdropping program.
We're Doomed [PIC] →
Last week, a large crowd of protesters marched in Chicago…
The American Freedom Agenda Act of 2007 - reverse... →
This link will take you to a form that you can use to send a message to YOUR representatives to support the American Freedom Agenda Act. It was introduced a few days ago by Ron Paul. This act will essentially reverse many of the constitutional abuses made by the Bush administration over the last few years. Here’s your chance - DO SOMETHING
The 25 Greatest Moments from "The Office" →
All the best scenes, from Michael’s Mussolini speech to “green is whorish”, including this one “Grief Counseling” from Season 3: When Michael (Steve Carell) insists on some group therapy, Pam (Jenna Fischer) recalls the heartbreaking story of her aunt, who coincidentally shared the same fate as Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby.
School Can Now Hand Out Birth Control To 11 Year... →
The school committee voted seven to two to allow a Middle School health center in Portland, Maine to give birth control pills to girls as young as 11 years old, but not without a spirited debate.
Halo: The Power of 3 →
The release of Halo 3 wasn’t just significant for gamers, with first week sales of $300 million it provides a blueprint of success for the entire gamining community.
What's New in Ubuntu 7.10? (a.k.a. Gutsy Gibbon) →
Oreilly’s ONLamp.com digs into the changes Gutsy Gibbon brings to Ubuntu users.
Burn the Guitar Hero III Demo →
Don’t have TH: Proving Grounds? Don’t need it to play the GH3 demo.
The Gutsy Gibbon is out! →
The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.10 of the Ubuntu family ofdistributions.
Man Arrested for Standing on Sidewalk →
Disorderly conduct: The officer “observed defendant along with a number of other individuals standing around” on a public sidewalk in June 2004. Mr. Jones was “not moving, and that as a result of defendants’ behavior, numerous pedestrians in the area had to walk around defendants.”
Map of Europe, If the Nazis Had Won →
One of the mainstays of speculative history is: What would the world have looked like if the Nazis had won the WWII? And yet I’ve never seen a map showing what the Nazis’ post-war plans (for Europe of for the world) were, neither from their own files or reconstructed by war historians.
Leopard release: October 26th →
If you’re one of the many speculating the release date for Apple’s next version of OS X, Leopard, you can tick the other 10 of the remaining 11 business days left on the October calendar because it’s finally official: Mac OS 10.5 launches Friday, October 26th at 6.00pm, and may we just say friggin finally.
The Smartest Futurist On Earth, or at least Bill... →
If legendary inventor Ray Kurzweil is right, the future will be a lot brighter - and weirder - than you think.
The Anatomy of a Black Hole - Interactive Guide →
A great interactive guide explaining everything you need to know about black holes.
Telemarketers Always Use a Script: Why Shouldn't... →
Every time you get a call you consider junk, just ask the questions in this script. If they answer no, you may be able to sue them. Be sure to put your phone number on the National Do-Not-Call registry by visiting http://donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
GTA IV will have 16 multiplayer for PS3 and 360 →
Firstly, the developers have been busy testing various plots and have even considered having the entire world unlocked for the player at the start of the game…Secondly, and more importantly, Rockstar is aiming for a multiplayer component to compliment the singleplayer, with up to 16 players fighting it out in various multiplayer modes.
BREAKING: Stanford Team Finds Blood Test to... →
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a potentially pathbreaking blood test that, according to preliminary studies, is able to identify patients with Alzheimer’s disease - an ailment that has been notoriously difficult to diagnose.
Is there life on a moon of Saturn? →
Cassini-Huygens probe sends exciting images and data from Saturn’s moon.
Heineken WOBO - The brick that holds beer →
Interlocking Heineken bottle bricks that never caught on. Must have been something about glass houses. These would definitely sell if they brought them to market now. I mean, I would even drink Heineken to get a collection of these.
VII-China's WII First live shots (pics) →
Bigger, better photos of the Vii, the cheaper, crappier Wii
[PIC] If You're Having Trouble Going, Just Look... →
the scariest/strangest/coolest/ restroom setup I’ve ever seen
What the F***? →
Fucking brilliant article on the linguistic perspective of swearing
The Flight and Death of the Rocket Powered X-Wing... →
Gizmodo spent a day in the desert waiting for the first (and explosively last) launch of the fan-built, rocket-powered, X-Wing fighter.