Brian Cooley on November 20th, 2008

"Web Edition" pre-packages an array of tech toys and rolling connectivity.

"Web Edition" pre-packages an array of tech toys and rolling connectivity.

(Credit: Chrysler LLC/Autonet Mobile)

Our eyes eventually glaze over at all of the car industry’s “limited editions,” “value editions,” and “sport editions.” But Chrysler has just announced a “Web edition.” OK, now we’re awake….

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

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Brian Cooley on October 16th, 2008

I’m a big View-Master collector but even I never sat back and wondered aloud “when will they come up with a webcam that does 3D?” Then arrives the Minoru 3D Webcam.

Minoru 3D webcam.  The name means "reality" in Japanese.

Minoru 3D webcam. The name means "reality" in Japanese.

(Credit: PDT, Ltd.)

The Minoru has two …

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Brian Cooley on October 2nd, 2008
Milton's bell rings when certain email arrives.

Milton's bell rings when certain email arrives.

(Credit: Milton's Bells)

If you’re at least a certain age you love the “ding-ding” of a service station bell, triggered by driving over a pneumatic hose. Milton Alberstadt of Houston, Texas certainly does — he makes his living …

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