POSTED AT 4:35 AM July 29, 2009

Recently at BBG

BBG dedicated a series of posts to explore various aspects, gear, and ideas specific "climbing." Here's what went down:

• We examined three types of artificial rock climbing walls.

• Want to climb a tree, like, for real? Here's the pro gear you need.

• Want to climb a mountain instead? Go for this gear.

• HOWTO: overcome common climbing phobias.

• We tested an ultra-light pack stove from Primus.

• We revisited the DIY ice mountain constructed in Alaska.

• What's the best food to take on a climbing/camping expedition? We tried to find out.

• We reviewed three pairs of climbing shoes. Which ones ruled?

Also at BBG:

• We put out mitts all over the HP's latest MediaSmart media server.

• We reviewed the GP2X Wiz, a handheld gaming console we learned is AWESOME.

• Could Apple's long-awaited touch tablet be due in September?

• Advisor: Why GPS is Bad for Lisa's Brain.

• Is AT&T astroturfing on Twitter?

Gadgets, recently

In praise of IBM ThinkPad warranty service

It sometimes feels like every time we mention a big company's products or services here, it's to shame them for doing something terrible or making something awful. But every now and again, you get something wonderful out of a big company, and it's worth celebrating, loudly. This time, it's IBM's ... More.

Jugaad: India's duct-tape ingenuity

Dave sez, "I'm an American who blogs about life in New Delhi. I recently published an essay about 'jugaad': the semi-untranslatable practice and philosophy of jerry-rigging that is one of the prides of India. Once you look for jugaad in India, you see it everywhere: water pumps converted into cars,... More.

The Lost Art of Cable Lacing

BB pal Gareth Branwyn has a really cool post up over at Make about the "lost knowledge" of cable lacing. This method of cable management preceded zipties, and was used in "the telecom industry, aerospace, marine applications, and elsewhere," he says. Gar's post includes some wonderful detail photo... More.

Video projector button infringes copyright at 16:9

JWZ found this description of a button on the remote for his new projector: "If the picture size is compressed or enlarged by using the 16:9 aspect ratio when the projector is used for profitable purpose or in the presence of an audience (for example, in a coffee shop or at a hotel etc.), it may inf... More.

Urban computing exhibit in New York City

Toward the Sentient City is a new exhibition in New York that explores the broad theme of urban computing, where sensors, mobile devices, pervasive wireless, and the GeoWeb intersect with city streets. The exhibit runs until November 7 at the Architectural League of New York. While it seems ... More.