WankerWeasel writes The latest version of Apple’s operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion, hid Wi-Fi diagnostic application that allows the user to view information about the performance of wireless network performance record, and also capture raw images. Hidden in the system folder of the application is designed for Apple Tech diagnostic use, but is also very useful for any user interested in Wi-Fi diagnostic or monitoring of network performance problems.

An anonymous reader writes Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have isolated and explained the phenomenon that causes microbes to generate electricity while cleaning nuclear waste. The team hopes to use their results to create a microbial fuel cell that is capable of generating renewable energy while it cleans environments exposed to nuclear waste. The bacteria in the team studied is a kind of Geobacter is covered with a mantle of tiny nanowires that protect natural bacteria from toxic materials. While completing the complex task of stabilizing radioactive spills, bacteria simultaneously creates energy that can be exploited and used as a power source with zero emissions.

Samsung has certainly had his moment of glory last week, but it seems that another attractive smartphone will soon come out of South Korea – this time as the rating of LG Optimus – which occurs in nature and with one shot Press escape. We say a function dual-core 1.2GHz Tegra 2, with a 4-inch WVGA display NOVA and Gingerbread. We can also expect a shooting game with a primary 5-megapixel LED flash at the rear, a front VGA camera in front, 8 GB of internal storage and direct WiFi capability. The device itself is 12.3mm thick, which can accommodate a row of four sliding QWERTY keyboard. Although this version seems destined for the territory LG home, we can not help but wonder if we’ll see similar specifications in the Optimus slider that is bound Sprint. In addition, because the phone has not yet become official, perhaps a last minute name change is in order? As you ponder that last point, hop break and take a squint at the best of Mr. Blurrycam.

Eight months is the year of dog in the world of consumer electronics and yet we still have a weakness

for HP Pavilion dm1 , a very cheap 11.6-inch ultraportable that ushered in the AMD Fusion chips long overdue. HP has announced the second generation model, which includes some refreshments spec bumps, and a new design and a software add-ons (because we loved so much bloatware load in the original!). Setting increases performance out of the way, it will now be offered with a processor Ultra Low Voltage Core i3, while blending options now include the E-300 and E-450 chips (so far, it has been sold with the E – 350). AMD will launch versions for $ 399 with the Core model i3 fetching $ 599 or more. For some reason, even HP does not seem able to explain, the Intel version will come with an external optical drive, but models of AMD will not. At least you know you’ll get more Intel brand name for these extra two hundred dollars. The version with the black, non-reflective cover will go on sale this fall, with the number brighter charcoal available earlier. Until then have a look at our hands, bumps and go with the video.

GovTechGuy wrote The Obama administration wants hackers to be prosecuted under the same laws used to target organized crime syndicates, according to two officials who appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning the article. ‘Sub – Assistant Attorney General, James Baker and Deputy Special Agent Secret Service in charge of Pablo Martinez said the maximum penalties for cyber crimes have failed to keep pace with the severity of the threat. Martinez said pirates are often members of criminal networks. Secret Service investigations have shown that electronic complex and sophisticated crimes are rarely committed by one individual, said Martinez.

Oh, look – it’s Pixar lamp iconic Frankenlife brought to the real world. Well, not really, but automation, voice activation mod is as close to the icon of the movie studio as a kit of piracy and five euros in a Swedish furniture store can you get. The prototype, affectionately called The IKEA lamp annoying or SM-1, came ArduinoArts finalist for the SeeedStudio contest Grove toy kit. Led by the Industrial Engineer Javier Lander, the project marries two servos (one in the database and in the lamp), motion sensors and sound, a three-axis accelerometer, LED light panel and audio to an Arduino shield , springing from the modjob to program the alert and irritation. We welcome Javier avoiding mawkish road well traveled , and giving the fire a banal office grumpy old man makeover. Click past the break to see this desk accessory curmudgeonly in action.

from: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/fiskers-shooting-brake-surf-ev-to-make-waves-at-frankfurt/:

Frankfurt ready to hang ten as teaser images of Fisker Automotive is shooting brake electric whisk again fell just in time for the performance of the car in the city on September 13. Affectionately known as the surf, two-door sedan is the latest incarnation of Karma , Fisker wide range of electric vehicles was launched last year. Although the company will not release any details on the new ride at the moment, we expect it to be somewhat similar to the old model of the company, which has two electric motors of 150 kilowatts, a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 and a lithium-ion battery. Join the ranks of luxury cars like the other FF Ferrari Surf the top-of-the-last design is guaranteed to be a change knotty variety of luxury four-door standard, and you can bet we’ll be there for the full reveal.

An anonymous reader writes: Israeli scientists have used technology created in a U.S. lab funded national research to create a new kind of spun yarn from sapphire crystals, which is a far better driver than the son of traditional copper. The research could have profound implications for renewable energy generation because many are in remote locations. It could help bring more electricity from renewable sources for cities.