Sikorsky X2 Demonstrator takes-off for first time

This is the Sikorsky X2 Demonstrator, it’s a futuristic helicopter that’s not completely ready yet, but today it had its first flight. The single-engined fly-by-wire aircraft was in the air for around 30 minutes.

While the X2 Demonstrator was airborne it demonstrated a hover turn, forward flight and hover. The helicopter features a pusher propeller and coaxial rotors, Sikorsky said that they believe the X2 will revolutionize the helicopter world.

Current helicopters have cruise speeds of around 150 kts and a Westland Lynx holds the helicopter world speed record at 216.45 kts. The Sikorsky X2 Demonstrator will have cruise speeds of around to 250 kts.

To find out more about Sikorsky’s X2 and why current helicopters are limited by rotor aerodynamics, hit the read link below.

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Don King Presents Prizefighter for Xbox 360

Don King Presents Prizefighter™for Xbox 360® takes the sweet science in a new interactive direction with its rare documentary-style presentation. You play as “The Kid,” an upstart raw talent striving to break through the professional ranks and carve out your own legend among the boxing greats.

The Kid’s Journey - You begin Prizefighter by creating your own boxer with all the customization features you would expect as you tweak sliders for every facial feature Read more

MSI Wind Notebook Launched Now: Linux with Intel Atom processor in summer

MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to announce the official launch of the much anticipated Wind Notebook. The Wind, an acronym for “Wi-Fi Network Device,” is the first 10” notebook to feature the speedy new Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz processor.

The 2.6 lbs Wind features 5+ HR battery life, Windows XP, ergonomic keyboard, and 80G hard drive all for under $500. “Intel is excited to collaborate with MSI to usher in the next generation of mobile computing devices,” said Steve Dallman, Intel VP Sales and marketing Group and GM, Worldwide Reseller Channel Organization. “The Wind’s user–friendly design, combined with the low power and 45nm High-K process of the Intel Atom processor, makes for an exceptional netbook.”

Weighing in at just 2.6 lbs, MSI designed the Wind to be lightweight and ultra mobile, without sacrificing convenience or performance. The Wind features an ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than of a full sized keyboard, with keys spaced a comfortable 0.68 inches apart. Business travelers will welcome the extended battery life available with the Windows based version, which provides up to 5.5 hours of untethered work time.

The Windows version of the Wind features an 80G / 2.5” SATA hard drive, which further sets it apart from other ultra portable notebooks, whose manufacturers have compromised memory capacity to save space. The Wind’s display features embedded LED power-saving backlight technology, which provides superior color quality and brightness. This innovative notebook also comes standard with a 1.3M webcam, Bluetooth capabilities, 3 USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader.

The Windows version of the Wind is priced at $499 MSRP, and will be available for purchase starting June 16th, 2008 at msimobile.com. The Linux based models of the Wind will be available at the same site later this summer for $399 MSRP.

Earth Day: Doing your bit with the technology you buy

To say Earth Day is a big event would be an understatement, today over 1 billion people at rallies, concerts and neighborhood cleanups will take part and that’s also in 174 countries. Why should we care? Well the answer is simple, it’s the Earth that place we all live on and should look after. This is why we wanted to highlight the products and technology you buy on Earth Day, in the rest of 2008 and year after year.

You should think about the products you buy for your home, the gadgets you have in your office and many other products as these can be replaced with ones that help look after our planet a little more. One product we found on IWOOT is the “Solar Powered Keyring Torch”, this is a tiny device that is also very cheap and can help shine a little light when you need it thanks to the free power of the Sun and this helps not use other methods that will harm our planet.

While some people will say that nothing in life comes for free, they are wrong as sunlight is given to us all and does not cost you a thing. So why do we not use it a little more in the technology we buy, you can view a nice list of greener products on IWOOT here and they include things like a Can Crusher to help be more environmentally friendly, a Wind-up Multi Mobile Charger and a Solar Power Charger that can recharge many appliances including Blackberry phones and Apple iPods.

Think a little greener on Earth Day.

Beyonce Knowles shows wedding ring 4 days after marrying Jay-Z in secret

Beyonce Knowles wedding ring has not seen the light of day; well at least in the public’s eye until now. Beyonce Knowles married Jay-Z in secret four days ago (Friday) at Westchester, N.Y., and on Tuesday night she flashed the ring to fans at the Jay-Z’s concert in Atlanta, Ga.

Beyonce had an impressive gem on her finger while she parted with her mate Usher in the V.I.P. area, Jay-Z was photographed on Monday without a ring.

Lets hope this marriage is one that sticks as many celebrities find it hard in the spot light.
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Jay Z and Beyonce are now husband and wife

As we thought Jay-Z Beyonce Knowles are now husband and wife after they married in a private ceremony at a chapel in Scarsdale Village in Westchester, New York, on Friday with 30 close friends and family.

Beyonce’s band mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams attended as well as Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow. The reception was held at Jay Z’s New York penthouse apartment in the TriBeCa area of the city and more then 200 guests turned up including Usher, Wyclef Jean and Kanye West.

A source said that “It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair - close friends and family.”

The couple’s representatives have yet to confirm that they did get married.

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Congratulations to them both

The Air Poo: The Must-Have Toilet For An Apple Fan

LOLZ LLC have obviously thought long and hard about just what iAccessory people actually want. Their Air Poo is simply genius! Not just any old toilet, the Air Poo comes rocking a built-in docking system for your MacBook Air and a built-in 802.11 wireless router so you can work from the loo if needs be! Read more

UK’s Top 10 Love Songs for Valentine’s Day

Singtones has revealed that classic love songs are more popular than modern chart hits for serenading lovers on Valentine’s Day. Record-your-own singing message service, ReVoice Singtones, today revealed the UK’s top-ten favourite Valentine’s Day love songs. Their findings are based on download data from the busiest week of Singtones’ year, as people across the country record themselves singing love songs and send them to their lover’s mobile phone as a unique Valentine’s Day message.

The most popular love song for Valentine’s Day is Barry White’s version of ‘Just The Way You Are’, with Andy Williams’ ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ a close second Read more

Hands On With The Ultimate Grammy Collection: Contemporary R&B and Contemporary Pop

When I received the Grammy Collection: Contemporary R&B and Contemporary Pop CD’s on my desk I knew that the CD’s were going to have some of the best music in the industry on it, after all that’s what the Grammy’s are about right?

Well, reading the track listings, I was amazed at how diverse these Grammy Winners were. The two CD’s I had were filled with anthems that almost everybody knows and it was clear to see that the Grammy Awards really do celebrate all music. Read more

Palm-Z Silverlit Mini RC Indoor Airplane

The Palm-Z makes the perfect present for friends and family of all ages.

This mini plane comes with long-lasting internal rechargeable Li-Poly battery, the hottest/newest in RC battery technology. Read more

Usher’s Dad Dies

It has been reported that Usher is in mourning following the death of his father on Friday.

It’s said that Usher’s father, Raymond III, passed away at an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. Read more

Last 30 News & Products: 01-13-2008

Usher Itching to Release New Album

In a follow up to his 2004 album Confessions, Usher is now ready to release another. It has been revealed by Jermain Dupri who worked on the album with Usher that he is ‘itching’ to release it.

Dupri told Billboard “He has been taking a pretty long time to put it out, Read more

Military Robotics Engineering Gets $14.4 Million Updated

Is this the future for armies going robotic? In the past couple of weeks I have wrote about a few bits of new military equipment, they all seemed to be unmanned! Read more

Usher And Tameka Foster Welcome Baby Boy

Usher And Tameka Foster have welcomed their Baby Boy at 9.30pm on Monday night the 26th November according MTV.
The baby boy is said to have weighed in Read more

Last 30 News & Products: 11-28-2007

Usher’s love for Tameka Foster stronger thanks to rift rumours

Usher has said that the rumours about a rift in his marriage have just made his love even stronger.

As we all know Usher called off his July wedding to Read more

Last 30 News & Products: 10-28-2007

Usher Unveils His And Hers Perfumes

Usher has become the latest celebrity to launch a fragrance, following the release of P Diddy’s new scent earlier this month.

Usher unveiled his perfumes Usher For Women Read more

Dad to-be Usher wants boy’s name Usher: wife Tameka Foster happy

R’n'B star Usher is going to be a dad for the first time as his manager and wife Tameka Foster is having a baby boy.

The child is expected in the autumn and Usher has apparently said “I just want my son to fully be coherent and to be healthy, first and foremost”.

Usher also hopes that his son will have the same amount of energy that he had as a child Read more

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