whootowl commented on A First Look at USB 3.0, at 4:55 PM on Aug 18 900mA should vastly improve the USB-powered popcorn popper. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on SATA Rev 3 Specs Will Be Faster Than SATA 1 and 2 Combined, at 4:42 PM on Aug 18 @aliskaba: @aliskaba: All the more reason to use flames to make it look faster. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Physicists Devise Warp Drive Plans for Traveling Faster Than Light, at 3:16 PM on Aug 18 The last time somebody tried this the whole universe instantly collapsed to a singularaity and then exploded with a big bang. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Pandora Internet Radio Can't Take Royalty Rates, Will Likely Close the Box, at 5:58 PM on Aug 17 @s5: Jinx! more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Pandora Internet Radio Can't Take Royalty Rates, Will Likely Close the Box, at 5:57 PM on Aug 17 Pandora has been the perfect way to discover new music that is compatible with my tastes, resulting in many music purchases that never would have happened otherwise. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Bono Loves Own Voice So Much He Blasts New U2 Album Loud Enough for Fan to Record, Leak It, at 2:29 AM on Aug 17 YouTube, Brute? more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on How to Watch Michael Phelps Snag 8th Gold Medal, Obliterate World Records Live Tonight, at 2:14 AM on Aug 17 @thor79: Good observations, but how much did Phelp's legs contribute to those relay margins? more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on How to Watch Michael Phelps Snag 8th Gold Medal, Obliterate World Records Live Tonight, at 6:05 PM on Aug 16 Phelps has set 6 WRs, yes? more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Bono Loves Own Voice So Much He Blasts New U2 Album Loud Enough for Fan to Record, Leak It, at 5:51 PM on Aug 16 U2, Brute? more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Foliage Penetrating Radar Detects Baddies In the Jungle, Bin Laden to Cancel Brazil Vacation, at 2:20 PM on Aug 13 LynxSAR II rules. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Navy Drops $7.5 Million on an EMP Generator, at 6:49 PM on Aug 11 @Killjoy: Beyond rail gun technology, this is just a wee bit sensitive in that certain international treaties would be violated. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Navy Drops $7.5 Million on an EMP Generator, at 12:02 PM on Aug 11 @Killjoy: Of course, the identity of your friend will be ascertained by first contacting... more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Intel Nehalem Chip Moniker Begets "Core i7" Branding, at 11:56 AM on Aug 11 The trademark "Pentium" (root "pent" meaning 5) was milked for years. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Blue Screen of Death Strikes Bird's Nest During Opening Ceremonies Torch Lighting, at 11:36 AM on Aug 11 The "Human Bodies" exhibit that has been touring the United States is about to receive a few more specimens. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Navy Drops $7.5 Million on an EMP Generator, at 4:05 AM on Aug 9 @Killjoy: Not to confirm nor deny, but your friend might now expect a visit from a couple of guys wearing black coats. more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Samsung Working With Developers To Optimize Solid State Drive Performance In Operating Systems, at 4:01 AM on Aug 9 Best focus on a OFFS (Open Flash File System). more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Navy Drops $7.5 Million on an EMP Generator, at 9:29 PM on Aug 8 Lead Scientist for anthrax defense, what happened? more » [gizmodo]

whootowl commented on Study: Average Mac Computer Price More That Twice That of Average PC, at 4:02 PM on Aug 6 Total cost of ownership needs to assign a value to your time, to include time spent maintaining and operating the computer. more » [gizmodo]