Searaser floating pump will use the ocean's waves to generate power

Posted in Announcements by Nicr on the November 25th, 2008

A twist on the idea of the underwater turbine, the Searaser also uses the motion of the ocean to generate power. The device consists of two independent floats that move with the waves, pumping out seawater as they do. The water can then be pumped inland for hydroelectric power, irrigation, or to hilltop rese……

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Eye-Fi celebrates a year with 4GB Anniversary Edition SD card

Posted in Announcements by Nicr on the November 18th, 2008

Eye-Fi has been adding in some pretty swank extras of late for its current stable of wireless SD cards, but we're pretty sure you'll agree that we're due for some new hardware. Today, the outfit is taking the wraps off of a limited edition 4GB Anniversary Edition, which boasts double the capacity ……

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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G1 ninja-ships to consumers

Posted in Announcements by Nicr on the November 4th, 2008

Panasonic had us fooled with that press release dating its micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-G1, for mid-November. We're not sure what Panny was trying to pull, but when we took a gander at its online store today we discovered that the G1 has already started shipping. The price is $799.95 as expect……

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Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds Lumix DMC-G1 reviewed: only knock is the price

Posted in Announcements by Nicr on the November 4th, 2008

The question has been on your mind since we first got wind of this so-called “Micro Four Thirds” concept back in August: how will it stack up? Now that Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G1 is filtering out to the world, we’re able to kick back and digest a mammoth review of this here camera thanks to the fine fo……

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