Summary: Disney patents an augmented reality cake. Say what? If you don't believe that, then how about truck-based laser weapons? Or how about a completely new way to experience your favorite restaurant? We've got all of this nerdy news, plus our mobile app and week in Nerd History. Mobile App of the Week: Flipboard Social App - for Apple and Droid - This is a pretty cool app that lets you surf your content in a single place across most, if not all, social media and news sites. iPad version is well done. Nerd News: Follow up from Fitness show - Larklife fitness wristband, Nike Fuel Band, Jawbone UP Apple releases Lightning dock Connector for old to new conversion SpaceX Dragon launches first commercial flight Disney patents augmented reality cakes...Mmmmm Boeing says its time to test their truck based laser weapon. Microsoft+Nook = what exactly? Ziosk creates tabletop tablet/POS system. According to a little green dude: “Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” Actually Anger leads to Birds.... Flying saucer plans declassified (or Apple’s new headquarters) This Week in Nerd History: October 9, 1604 - Supernova 1604, the most recent supernova to be observed in the Milky Way. October 9, 1999 – The last flight of the SR-71. October 8, nnnn - Dave Barry says all history happens on this date. Subscribe to the WFN podcast. It's 100% free and 200% fun!
