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iRig and AmpliTube for iPhone (and iPad)

23-Aug-10

IK Multimedia has released a version of their AmpliTube for the iPhone. Coupled with the iRig, musicians can turn their iPhone (or iPod Touch) into a very capable practice amp complete with effects. You can pick up the iRig from Amazon for $40 and AmpliTube is available in the iPhone App Store. I spent a [...]

Alka-Seltzer added to spherical water drop in microgravity

30-Jul-10

I liked a YouTube video: Saturday Morning Science:
Alka-Seltzer added to spherical water drop in microgravity onboard the International Space Station.

(March 22, 2003) — Expedition Six NASA ISS Science Officer Don Pettit performs a series of micr…

VEX Omni-directional "Centering" Robot Gen1

30-Jul-10

I liked a YouTube video: This robot uses ultrasonic sensors to sense how far away it is from obstacles, and then centers itself between them. When placed in a square area, this robot will move to the exact center.

The robot also has bumper switches o…

'Megamind' Trailer 2

28-Jul-10

I liked a YouTube video: For more info on ‘Megamind’ visit: http://www.hollywood.com

HEXBUG Nano Swarm in the Microwave

27-Jul-10

I liked a YouTube video: What happens when you put a small colony of HEXBUG Nano creatures in a microwave oven? Don’t try this at home.

I work for IFI, the company that makes the HEXBUG Nano. These were left over swarm bugs from a marketing campaign…

Marian Call at Comicon – Girl Geeks Exist.mov

27-Jul-10

I liked a YouTube video: Marian Call decided to introduce herself as a geek by singing a song.

This was a the Girl Geeks Exist panel at the San Diego Comic-con, July 22, 2010.