Silver pen allows electrical circuits to be handwritten on paper and other surfaces
People have been using pens to jot down their thoughts for thousands of years but now engineers at the University of Illinois have developed a silver-inked rollerball pen that allows users to jot down electrical circuits and interconnects on paper, wood and other surfaces. Looking just like a regular ballpoint pen, the pen’s ink consists of a solution of real silver that dries to leave electrically conductive silver pathways. These pathways maintain their conductivity through multiple bends and folds of the paper, enabling users to personally fabricate low-cost, flexible and disposable electronic devices. ..
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Get a workout while you work with the Elliptical Machine Office Desk
If you’re finding it hard to shed those extra pounds because you’re chained to desk all day and can’t find time to fit in some exercise then the Elliptical Machine Office Desk will mean there’s no more excuses. Consisting of an adjustable-height desk that pairs with a semi-recumbent elliptical trainer, it’s claimed the setup will allow the average user to burn about 4,000 calories in a typical working week. And with a healthy body and a healthy mind said to go hand in hand, the setup might even make you more productive in the office. ..
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New Yaris revealed in U.K.
Toyota UK released two photos and a few details of the next-generation Toyota Yaris.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
Sprint offers PlayBook for $499
Sprint now offers the 16GB Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook for $499. The news comes after a Sprint employee leaked the news last week in a blog post.
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First sketches of Husqvarna 900cc street bike
Husqvarna has released sketches of what is to be the dirtbike manufacturers’ first ever street machine. The naked streetfighter will use the recently announced 900cc parallel twin-cylinder engine developed by Husqvarna in conjunction with its owner BMW … and if you like your streetfighter with strong lines and sharp angles, it looks like you’re in for a treat…
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