Archive for 'Engineering'
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Google [HTC] Nexus One ads taking on Apple strategy
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by zevmo.
Using advertising techniques reminiscent of post-release Apple products, Google crafted a set of YouTube videos touting the Nexus One Mobile smart phone. These videos are exceptionally well done, and are quite convincing. After a week engagement with an HTC myTouch (Android OS 1.6), I would have been a little hesitant to even try another Android [...]
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Who said Sci-Fi is a waste of time? [future-tech weapons]
Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by zevmo.
Check out Wired Magazine’s post on 10 Sci-Fi Weapons that Actually Exist: The 10 rundown: XM-25 grenade launcher (I would say the XM-8 is the stocking stuffer for next year) Armored ROV’s (Aren’t they cute, until you have a 50 cal up your 6) Active Denial System (Millimeter-wave radiation- also does pancakes in your pocket) [...]
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Video: Russian Mi-26 Halo sling-loads Dutch AS 532 Cougar in Afghanistan
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by zevmo.
Cool video of a Russian Mi-26 (Halo) sling-loading a battle-damaged AS 532 (Cougar) in Southern Afghanistan. This thing is one HUGE engineering marvel. Check out the video… According to the report: “A Russian crew has successfully returned a NATO chopper to its airbase in Kandahar after the craft came under attack. The Dutch helicopter was [...]
