MetaFilter posts tagged with cellular

Shanzhai: I know a genuine Panaphonics when I see one.

milquetoast — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:03:48 -0800

In Chinese, Shanzhai (山寨) literally means "mountain stronghold" and connotes a place with limited accessibility -- i.e. beyond the reach of authorities. In the past couple of years, it has come to refer to the manufacture of illicit tech gadgets by unauthorized factories: show us your shan zhai ji! But shanzhai can be used more broadly to describe knockoff culture, cheeky brand subversion, grassroots industrial creativity, and a certain DIY ethos. The latter may be best exemplified in these videos of a "Shanzhai Glider" in action. Apologies if the Chinese sites are slow-loading or unreachable for Western audiences. Mouse over links for descriptions, if so inclined.

Be fruitful and iterate.

fatllama — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:41:03 -0800

Researchers discover gigantic "Caterpillar" spaceship that travels at (17/45)c. Just another exciting development in the Game of Life (previously).

Tiny Concerts

1f2frfbf — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:47:34 -0800

Composer Max Richter's newest work, 24 Postcards in Full Colour, is a series of ringtones.

Reception of this FPP will be better if you move closer to the window.

not_on_display — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:24:43 -0800

Cell Phone Reception and Tower Search: "...searchable databases of over 130,000 cell phone tower locations registered with the FCC, and over 43,000 cell phone carrier comments submitted voluntarily from real customers using their service all over the U.S. ...and with our graphical tower location search, users can pinpoint nearby tower locations. Even to the exact rooftop with satellite imagery and the help of Google Maps!"[e.g. Casper, Wyoming] You can also search for dead spots, and see how your neighbors really, truly feel about their reception.

The Androids are coming!

loquacious — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:37:00 -0800

Google's Android goes live for demo. Lots of video and stills. Cache.

Meat is Neat: Cellular biophysics video

five fresh fish — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:19:00 -0800

Meat is Neat. We are but tiny machines. Remember the YouTube video of a funky animation of cellular activity? Here it is with a voice explanation of what's going on. Absolutely mindblowing. some sort of embedded video, dsl-quality with sound. see here for other forms

Buh-BYE Sprint - Nextel wireless contract!

spock — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:05:40 -0800

PSA: Want to get out of your Sprint - Nextel wireless contract without paying a penalty? Thanks to the fine print in their contracts, Sprint must give many that option— but only until Oct. 31st. (USAfilter)

So much for #31#

riffola — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:48:51 -0800

$110 gets you last 100 calls made by any cellphone. Apparently it is legal.

aladfar — Wed, 09 Aug 2000 07:21:52 -0800

I should like to purchase this sexy phone, but am I gonna get a brain tumor if I do?