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Unmanned K-Max Helicopter...

Unmanned K-Max Helicopter
| August 26, 2010 | 18 Views |
Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Kaman Aerospace to develop an unmanned/manned version of Kaman’s K-Max cargo helicopter that will be deployed to support Centcom and Marine forces. The new Lockheed/Kaman adapted K-Max will pick up the Army’s Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) contract to develop an unmanned cargo helicopter as part of the Unmanned Air Systems (ATUAS) program,...

Pimped-Out Bomb Shelters...

Pimped-Out Bomb Shelters
| August 24, 2010 | 35 Views |
Where do the rich, famous, and sensible people hide when war is upon the door step? In the most pimped out bomb shelters and hardened structures of course. And ‘where exactly can I buy a decked out war shelter ready to install’ I hear you say? Surprisingly enough, there are quite a few companies out there ready to cater to your needs. The Best Bomb Shelters Available To Buy Vivos Underground...

Apple iPad Accessories...

Apple iPad Accessories
| August 22, 2010 | 37 Views |
In the short time since its release Apple’s iPad has become a tremendously popular device. Sporting the necessary functions to satisfy most everyday computer tasks, it’s hardly surprising that the minimalist touch-screen device is now the tablet of choice for millions around the world. The iPad’s all in one design allows for great on-the-go productivity, but the very nature of this design can...

JailBreakMe 2.0 For iPhone 4 A...

JailBreakMe 2.0 For iPhone 4 And iPad
| August 20, 2010 | 41 Views |
The iPhone Dev Team has released a new ‘one-click’ jail-breaking tool for the iPhone 4 and iPad that enables users to “run apps and use themes and tweaks not approved by Apple.” The tools, known as JailBreakMe 2.0, can be accessed via the iPhones Safari browser by visiting jailbreakme.com. From there users can install the hack with one simple swipe of the device’s touch-screen. JailBreakMe...

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-B...

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-Boeing JGAM Flight Tests
| August 19, 2010 | 69 Views |
In 2007 the US Defense Department requested proposals for a new Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile to replace the replace the current BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire and AGM-65 Maverick missiles. Now in 2010, competing contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon/Boeing – both of which were awarded a $120 million for the development of the JGAM in 2008 – have released videos of the first JAGM flight...

Exclusive Online Military Sale...

Exclusive Online Military Sales Discounts
| August 18, 2010 | 122 Views |
Create a separate allotment with better pricing, financing, and monthly payments. Upgrade your system or get some for the newest electronics. Below we have created specially priced packages with low monthly payments for add-on or as a new purchase. Continue to improve your credit while getting the best consumer electronics financed at 10%. Speak to a sales rep to learn how much you qualify for...

10 Simple GMail Tweaks...

10 Simple GMail Tweaks
| August 16, 2010 | 64 Views |
Many of us use GMail completely unaware of its features and potential. Whether this is due to a lack of technical knowledge, pure laziness, or a little bit of both, users need not be in the dark anymore thanks to this informative video from Techland. The clips show us 10 simple and effective GMail tricks that’ll have you navigating your email account like a computer whizkid. 10 Simple and Effective...

3 Amputee Veterans Climb Kilim...

3 Amputee Veterans Climb Kilimanjaro
| August 14, 2010 | 78 Views |
Three US amputee veterans with only 1 good leg between them have conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro to show the world that disability need not lead to inactivity. The war veterans of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, reached the 19,330ft (5,891m) summit of Africa’s highest peak in just six days. Constantly having to stop to adjust their titanium prosthetic legs, the men made extremely good time as the climb...

IP PBX Communication Systems...

IP PBX Communication Systems
| August 12, 2010 | 70 Views |
An IP PBX is a short and easier way of saying Internet Protocol – Private Branch eXchange. Well, unless you are an uber-geek that didn’t answer your question of, “What is an IP PBX?” Well we will try to answer that for you and give you the benefits on why switching to an IP PBX might be right for your small business telephone system. An IP PBX is a business telephone system that is designed...

USAF Augmented Reality Recruit...

USAF Augmented Reality Recruitment
| August 9, 2010 | 82 Views |
The U.S Air Force has developed a mobile recruiting center that uses 3-D video and augmented reality to immerse prospective enlistees in simulated military missions. The recruitment center, known as Command Center Alpha, made its debut on April 22 in Florida, and has since made visits to Indianapolis 500, the Ocean City Air Show, and Nashville’s Country Music Association Music Festival. Command...

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FEATURED ARTICLES iPhone 4G Unveiled
| June 9, 2010 | 256 Views
iPhone 4G Unveiled
So it’s finally here. After all the hype, creative PR (mistake my a**), and law suits that have become entwined to the saga, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to see Steve Jobs unveil Apples new iPhone 4G at the WWDC Keynote, June 7th. So what does the new iPhone – set for...
FEATURED ARTICLES Computer Keyboards Pose Security Risk
| May 4, 2010 | 270 Views
Computer Keyboards Pose Security Risk
A new study has shown that the microbes left behind on a computer keyboard form a bacterial fingerprint that can be analyzed to identify the user. While the findings may one day lead to effective new forensic techniques, they also impose further security risks on typists dealing with...
FEATURED ARTICLES JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times
| April 22, 2010 | 450 Views
JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times
Quick boot up times are paramount for any computer geek, I mean, who wouldn’t want their machine to boot up fully ready for operation within seconds instead of minutes? While there are several ways you can tweak you system to boot up quickly – namely disabling the automatic start...
FEATURED ARTICLES Multitoe Multitouch Touch Interactive Floor
| April 17, 2010 | 382 Views
Multitoe Multitouch Touch Interactive Floor
A group of German researchers are taking multitouch interfaces the next level. But believe it or not, the next level is the ground. Multitoe does exactly as it suggests, enabling a multi-touch screen surface on any floor, controlled and triggered by the movements of your toes (well pretty...
FEATURED ARTICLES Enlarge Firefox For Living Room Viewing
| April 13, 2010 | 486 Views
Enlarge Firefox For Living Room Viewing
Set-top boxes, media centers and TV’s with built-in Internet capabilities are bringing the worldwide web to comfort of your living room. And although many of these devices offer great GUI solutions and remote controls to make surfing from your sofa easier, viewing standard web pages...
FEATURED ARTICLES Testing Bulletproof Vests
| March 3, 2010 | 1,038 Views
Testing Bulletproof Vests
Only the most effective bulletproof vests are worthy of being certified by the National Institute of Justice. But the question is – which vest stops bullets with the least pain? Over at the Oregon Ballistics Lab, one of six NIJ-certified facilities in the US, testing is carried out...