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DigitalDame2 writes
"Steve Wozniak, co-inventor of the Apple personal computer (along with Steve Jobs), hosted the first annual Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge. Wozniak's favorite invention is one that shows where to clip your dog's claws without injuring the dog. The Strawjet, a creation that weaves straw left over from a harvest into building materials, won the grand prize."
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zmarties writes
"Having recently bought the company and 3d design product
SketchUp, Google has now taken the next step of releasing a
free personal version of the SketchUp software.
Currently available for Windows XP, with a Mac version 'coming soon', the program allows for
simple drag and drop design of 3d models - which amongst other uses can then be displayed in
Google Earth. The pro version remains available
for commercial use, with lots more features. Google are also introducing
3D Warehouse, designed as a repository for 3d models created in the program. The models can be viewed in Google Earth via a network link, so you can see geolocated models as you browse the world, rather than having to explicitly download them. Google has pre-populated the warehouse with a number of models which range from complete complex buildings, such as the Taj Mahal, through to individual design elements such as traffic lights and furniture."
