Fans of green technology will undoubtedly be glad to hear that MSI has developed a working concept design that utilizes Stirling Engine Theory to power a motherboard fan. Instead of conventional electricity, the fan will harvest heat emanating from the processor to function.

Interestingly enough, during a recent visit to their HQ in Taiwan, MSI told TweakTown that they “would probably end up adding the world’s first powerless air cooler to an Nvidia motherboard.” Nvidia? No wonder MSI boards suck. [TweakTown via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Original post by Sean Fallon

Cellphone makers like LG, Moto and Nokia are apparently laboring harder than ever over what we think about their phones (mostly not happy thoughts!). But guess what? Even with this newfound “concern” they still don’t get it. Here’s a couple of their ridiculous, out-of-touch ideas about how make us happy from a panel at MWC:
One panelist suggested that cellphone makers tap into consumers’ “neural networks”, while another said they should understand their subliminal needs.
WTF?
I actually know what a neural network is. But WTF does it have to do with making a phone that’s not crappy? This is all BS business-speak, and talking and thinking like that is why makers put out shitty, unintuitive phones. They should make a phone with how real people use phones in mind.
This “changed world” where “there is more relevance in what other consumers say than what the company is saying” isn’t a bad […]

Original post by matt buchanan

David Eggers can now add time travel entrepreneur to his long list of literary and social accomplishments thanks to the Eco Park Time Travel Mart he recently opened in LA. Some of the humorous products available for purchase include: mammoth chunks, barbarian repellent, packets of shade and anti-robot fluid. More info after the break.
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As with the other novelty stores in Eggers stable, the time travel mart will be used to support his non-profit 826 chain of tutoring and writing centers. If I lived in LA, I know that I would be a generous supporter. After all, how many places can you say “I want that yesterday” and get your wish? [Product Catalog and 826LA via io9 via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Original post by Sean Fallon