Initially a British folk-rock combo called Tyrannosaurus Rex, T. Rex was the primary force in glam rock, thanks to the creative direction of guitarist/vocalist Marc Bolan. Bolan created a deliberately trashy form of rock & roll that was proud of its own disposability. This 23-track disc really is an “ultimate READ MORE >
Why confine your fish to a little glass box when you can create a subway network of pipes for them to swim from room to room?
Sony’s latest HDTVs feature OLED technology which enables a razor thin screen and a contrast ratio in the neighbourhood of a million to one. OLED technology is the future of home entertainment.
This system, as with all green roofs, provides a natural cooling effect as well as excellent thermal insulation for a building. Green roofs can also remove carbon dioxide from the air and supply oxygen, and are an excellent addition to any flat-roofed building. The TM9 turf mat is an easy way to add a green READ MORE >
Hayseed Dixie is a U.S. band that has been described as “A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC” recording cover versions of hard rock songs in their own distinctive cross of bluegrass and rock which some have termed “rockgrass.” The band’s sense of humor is evident in their name, a play on READ MORE >
Holography breaks through the density limits of conventional storage by going beyond recording only on the surface to recording through the full depth of the medium. Holography allows a million bits of data to be written and read in parallel with a single flash of light. Imagine 2GB of data on a postage stamp, 20 GB READ MORE >
During the Consumer Electronic Show held in Las Vegas, Michael S. Dell, chairman of the eponymous computer company he founded, announced that his company is worried about the production impact of electronic devices on the environment. Now every time customers buy a DELL notebook or desktop PC, Dell donates $2 or $6 READ MORE >
LG is showing off its 42 inch 3DTV. It’s difficult to show on a webpage, but the real life effect could change the way you watch tv. The picture is created from 25 different perspectives, allowing you to see the image in 3D even if you aren’t looking directly at the screen.
This R2-D2 robot is a complete home entertainment system. It includes a projector, an iPod docking station, DVD Player and wireless FM transmitter.
The Everyday Spa by Whole Foods Market is a new venture for the Austin-based supermarket chain. Housed in a 4,500-square foot space above the main floor are seven treatment rooms stocked with organic cotton sheets and towels and offering various massages, scrubs and other treatments. Massage chairs on the balcony overlooking the main grocery floor READ MORE >