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Apr 7, 2011
Nic Cho

Toyota Prius Hits 1 Million Sales Milestone In US

The well-known Japanese automaker, Toyota has announced that its highly fuel-efficient Toyota Prius green vehicle hits 1 million sales milestone in the United States, which the automaker claims as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid gasoline-electric car, aiming to save earth from global warming thanks to its low CO2 emissions.


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Nov 27, 2010
SY Tan

Five Hundred KM Run By Robot on Evolta AA Batteries

What a way to garner publicity! If you want to prove endurance, there’s no better way than to complete a 500-km run. But this test of endurance took a twist when it is completed by a robot out to prove the lasting power of a pack of batteries.
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Feb 18, 2010
SY Tan

Easier Way to Edit and Disable Google Buzz

You might get a bit annoyed when you notice the contacts in your Google account automatically set to “follow” status in the new Google Social network, Google Buzz, without your prior consent. You might not want your social circle to be widely exposed or you do not want certain people from your contact list to be included in your social networking. To overcome this problem with Google Buzz, initially users need to go to their Google Profile to make changes on the setting or disable and turn off Google Buzz manually. However, due to technical and security issues , Google’s engineers have made changes and now only allow users to do quick edit and disable Google Buzz through the “Settings” feature in their Gmail.
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Jan 22, 2010
Glaze

Watch Live FIFA World Cup 2010 in 3D

Now you can watch live 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa matches in 3D, thanks to the collaboration between Sony Corporation and FIFA. In announcing an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Sony said that up to 25 matches will be produced using Sony’s 3D professional cameras, providing coverage of the sport action that is unprecedented in depth, vividness and excitement to people around the world.

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Jul 12, 2009
SY Tan

Hide News Updates of Casual Contacts in Facebook

It is well and good to keep in touch with friends via Facebook or other social networking sites, but being informed of their every move on the Net is rather trying on the soul. One does not need to know what prize a friend has just won in an online game, or which shopping website another friend has just visited. The news feed from Facebook can be rather annoying unless one is a stalker.
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Jun 3, 2009
Glaze

Tip on How to “Shape Up” While Surfing the Internet

Here’s a great way to “shape up” for ladies who spend long hours sitting in front of the computer everyday and not having extra time to exercise. Introducing the all new Chaise Him and Chaise Her chairs.
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Mar 23, 2009
SY Tan

See Through Building With Litracon

litracon_2The fundamental basics of buildings is to provide shelter and protection to people. Unless it is an office space or workstation, most people need an enclosed space for personal living and privacy. However, against conventional practices, a Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi, has developed a see-through concrete called Litracon (Light Transmitting Concrete) which can be used for both residential and commercial purposes.
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Mar 19, 2009
SY Tan

Step on Cadillac WiFi

autonetmobilecadillacThe wireless option is available almost everywhere in buildings but it has not yet been made commonly available in cars. Cadillac has recently announced the in-car wireless option for its CTS sport sedan. Known as Cadillac WiFi, this car by Autonet Mobile can be installed by dealers and will cost users $29 per month. The device can also be transferred to another vehicle.
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