Steve Jobs is “pushing hard to get WiFi syncing into the next-generation of iPods,” says a person who claims to be aware of Apple’s plans. These involve releasing a new generation of players dressed up in carbon fiber to allow better WiFi reception.
The news comes amid a hiring at Apple that goes... |
12 April 2011
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After spending 14 years building carbon fiber bicycles at Kestral Bicycles, Kevin Kenney, an expert in the material, has been hired by Apple as Senior Composites Engineer. Cupertino is expected to start producing carbon-fiber shells for its portable devices, including the iPad and the MacBook Air.
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11 April 2011
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The quest for new composite materials has been raging on for years, as experts realized the tremendous potential they hold for a wide array of applications. Recently, scientists in the UK received funds to start developing high performance, fiber-reinforced polymer composites.The Engineering and Physical Sciences Res... |
28 March 2011
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For hundreds of years, the acoustic guitars have remained pretty much unchanged, as far as their principle was concerned, but also in terms of looks and construction. Yet, it seems that the time of change has come upon them as well, as Joe Luttwak of Blackbird Guitars released his two new creations: the Blackbird Rid... |
4 December 2008
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DRO Concepts has introduced its first carbon fiber iPhone cases. Simply dubbed the Carbon Fiber iPhone Case (also available for the 3G model), the product provides style and protection, without sacrificing access to your iPhone’s features. The company assures visitors of its website that real carbon fiber has ... |
27 November 2008
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Well, it doesn't really look like the car of my dreams, but it does bear some resemblance to the flying cars from 'The Jetsons', and best of all, it can run more than 100 kilometers with only one liter of fuel. Too bad it doesn't fly, though. Volkswagen's One Litre is currently the most econo... |
14 July 2008
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Asustek's tiny Eee PC is one of the best-selling ultra-mobile PCs in the world. In fact, it sold so well, that people "wearing" the Eee can be seen almost everywhere. However, when fashion is becoming a standard, there's nothing much special left in having one of the units. That's why custom-made Eee ... |
17 March 2008
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Composite carbon fiber materials are traditionally used to manufacture strong, lightweight components, which can be used at aircraft fabrication. But the tests which are made to detect the so-called material fatigue might not be so conclusive as previously thought. Studies regarding the 'tap test', which sh... |
23 November 2007
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