We’ve already seen the small and flexible BeagleBoard used for a couple of different DIY projects , but few quite as impressive as this wearable computer built by Martin Magnusson. In addition to complementing any outfit, this rig runs Angstrom Linux, uses a modified pair of Myvu Crystal video glasses (and some stylish shades) for a display, and simply relies on a Bluetooth keyboard for input and a tethered iPhone for internet connectivity. Of course, if the shoulder strap isn’t your thing, Martin has also demonstrated that the rig can discreetly fit in a standard CD case — check it out after the break, and hit up the source link below for a look at the complete build process

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BeagleBoard finds new purpose in DIY wearable computer

So, we’ve two main issues here. One, who in their right mind would pay $219.99 for a device that still requires a dedicated stereo in order to play back the internet radio streams that Grace Digital’s Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player delivers? And secondly, who would want to put up with Grace Digital’s thoroughly lackluster UI

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Grace Digital’s Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player adds internet radio to existing stereos

What is it about the word peel that screams “throw on the back of an iPod touch and grant it the power of mobile internet?” We spotted Yosion’s Apple Peel 520 just this morning bound for Chinese markets, and now the FCC has unveiled ZTE’s own Peel 3G router. Although the user manual and external photos don’t explicitly state it, one look at the (slightly enhanced) image above removes all doubt that this is made to fit snugly around a certain finger-friendly iDevice with a headset jack on the bottom right

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ZTE Peel for Sprint outed by FCC, another 3G-equipped iPod touch case

Asian countries top the charts when it comes to internet speeds, according to a global survey by network giant Akamai.

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State of global internet revealed

I’m bein’ for real yo! In case of catastrophic interweb meltdown, seven people across the globe have magical keys (possibly carved from witch’s tits) that can reboot the tubes and restore porn to the masses. Well thank God! The plan was drawn up by the internet domain name watchdog ICANN as a means to protect the internet in the event of a major attack on its infrastructure

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Magic!: Seven Secret Keys Guard The Internet

As a matter of fact yes, that is a picture of the GW command center . I can make calls, fax, print, copy, collate AND write Geekologie all from the comfort of my plush shitter

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Uh-Oh: IP Addresses To Run Out Next Year

A British computer expert has been entrusted with part of a digital key, to help restart the internet in the event of a major catastrophe. Paul Kane talked to Eddie Mair on Radio 4’s PM programme about what he might be called upon to do in an international online emergency.

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Web expert on his ‘catastrophe’ key

A British computer expert has been entrusted with part of a digital key, to help restart the internet in the event of a major catastrophe. Paul Kane talked to Eddie Mair on Radio 4’s PM programme about what he might be called upon to do in an international online emergency.

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The man with the keys to the web

Monsoon — after taking advantage of a few delays since our initial hands-on by adjusting the name and pricing — is finally ready to show off the followup to its HAVA line of placeshifting media streamers, the Vulkano.

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Monsoon Vulkano all-in-one DVR/placeshifting/media streaming box ready for preorder, ships August 10

Microsoft’s Hohm service has been going wild on the internets for just over a year, letting people who have signed on with partner utility companies to track their usage straight from the source. But, if you didn’t find yourself in one of the 4.5 million homes currently covered by one of those utilities you were stuck counting electrons on your own

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Microsoft partners with Blue Line Innovation for Hohm-compatible monitoring device, we go hands-on