New MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and probably an updated MacBook Air are coming up next week, at the Apple MacBook 2008 event. The MacBook and MacBook Pro are long due for a case redesign but, beyond...
Its been a rough week. Weve seen so many stock market trend graphs looking like cross-sections of the Grand Canyon, so many sad traders. Doomsday proclamations a-plenty. So a hard week calls for an...
So, Guitar Hero: World Tour is set to drop on the 26th. That is all well and good if you are a fan, but the last time I checked, record labels were not handing out millions of dollars to Guitar
A Brazilian artist named Vivian Caccuri has put together an installation that uses the movements of live fish to remix the music played on an MP3 player. These fish are tracked using a proximity...
Researchers are using a technique called simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) to develop helmets that rescue workers can use to navigate through heavy smoke. The helmet features an infrared laser...
The Life Clock from Jinsei Tokei is kind of like a Tamagotchi for adults—but instead of caring for it, the little guy living inside this box mimics your lifestyle. Well...sort of. You see, you...
At face value, 1080p high definition means 1920×1080 pixels presented progressive scan (all at once). But if a clip is 1080p that alone doesnt necessitate that it will look good. Just as you can...
Today, only seasoned, rated pilots are allowed to step behind the controls of an armed Predator or Reaper drone. However, the Defense Department is planning to change all that by fitting their...
Microsoft is planning to reduce the number of annoying warning popups appearing in Windows 7. Also known as user account control prompts, these things are proven to all too often either lull us into...
Just a few days after its TV anniversary, and in time for the new Star Trek movie, YouTube is now airing a bunch of full episodes of Star Trek. According to them, this is just the beginning: We are...
I threw away two batteries yesterday. I know, I know—its almost the same as chopping down like five old-growth oak trees or something, but it was just so damn easy. And what else are you gonna...
This remote-controlled Lego Mindstorms NXT Fat Boy bike is cute and stylized enough to guarantee a post on its own. But when you see that the actual controller is shaped like the handles of a real...
If you have a new 4th-gen nano and a decent ear, you may have noticed something funny: After putting it to sleep, if you wake it up by inserting headphones, the left and right channels switch. I...
New MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and probably an updated MacBook Air are coming up next week, at the Apple MacBook 2008 event. The MacBook and MacBook Pro are long due for a case redesign but, beyond...
Yep, Dell, purveyors of computers and such, currently have the best price on a really decent Sharp Aquos, the 42 LC-42SB45U with 1080p resolution. Its $899, and shipping is free, though you will...
CityWall has been around for a little bit now, offering a giant multitouch display of maps and other service-oriented features. But now the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology just launched...
Verizon has decided to start asking for $0.03 per message from anyone who wants to send mobile-terminated messages to its customers, possible strangling SMS-based services like Google SMS, Yahoo!...
With a history of giving great impressions reaching back to CES, expectations for Mitsubishis 65in LaserVue TV are high. Its the first laser-powered TV, with completely new rear-projection...
I know Im not the only one whos left on my PS3, justified it through Folding@Home, but really just wanted to recharge the USB controllers. I know Im not the only one because today Sony has...
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsJust when were all geared up to get crazy corporate with a bunch of Bold purchases, RIM has to go and make our lives difficult by reminding us that the
Filed under: WearablesWe find it hard to believe that we wont see one of these being used somewhere in the upcoming 007 film, but even if not, you can definitely put one to
Filed under: CellphonesOh sure, youve already read over our (and Ryan Blocks) brief one-day impressions of T-Mobiles G1, but one lucky (lucky!) user over at AndroidCommunity has been able to handle one for
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsAw, how convenient! Now, when you purchase your next ATM skimmer, you dont even have to risk being arrested when you wander out to retrieve it. For those outside
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsWeve seen some big names working on 32nm chips, and now we can add two more to the mix. According to Nikkei, Panasonic and Renesas have recently developed technology
Filed under: Portable AudioWere still baffled that traditional eSATA flash drives require power from the USB port in order to operate (at least until that Power Over eSATA initiative starts bearing fruit),
Filed under: Gaming, PeripheralsEven with todays wireless video game controllers, you cant stay untethered forever. After a few hours of gaming on the PlayStation 3, youll have to plug in that SIXAXIS or
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsIf youre wondering why you dont have an AT&T-branded BlackBerry Bold in your hand at this very second, the answer might lie a couple thousand miles away where Orange has
Filed under: Portable AudioOnkyos latest arent the most stylish headphones weve ever seen -- far from it, actually -- but those more concerned with audio fidelity and iPod compatibility may be able to
Filed under: CellphonesSo the BlackBerry Storm hasnt even made it onto Verizon yet, and in flies word that RIM is actually doing something other than resting on its laurels (and contemplating buyout offers
Filed under: LaptopsWeve seen tons of Eees modded with touchscreens, and it looks like ASUS is taking the hint -- its saying that it expects to launch touch-enabled Eee PCs next year,
Filed under: CellphonesFunny story -- we pretty much heard this exact same rumor floating around last August, but given the current economic situation, were inclined to believe this one a good bit more.
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessWith Sprint snagging the vast majority of the WiMAX limelight of late, we arent going to complain with a similar network halfway across the globe yanking it back. Out of
Filed under: LaptopsZepto managed to carve out a tiny niche for itself with its understated Nexus A15 gaming laptop, and it looks like its now giving it some company with its new Nox
Filed under: Displays, HouseholdLook, were not going to argue that those chintzy clap lamps werent pretty sweet in their heyday. And were also not going to put up a fuss when you assert
Filed under: Transportation, WirelessIf youre not satisfied with the driving directions you get on Google Maps, a few smart guys at MIT have created an elaborate new toy called CarTel just for you.
Filed under: CellphonesWhile many of you may be waiting for some other handset to launch on T-Mobile, BlackBerry addicts may very well be counting down the hours til this one lands on the
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, WearablesEver crawl your way through a smoke-filled corridor to save the life of someone trapped in a burning building? If yes,
Filed under: LaptopsIts pretty far behind the likes of Dell and HP in getting to the bottom of the whole defective NVIDIA GPU situation, but Apple has now finally come out and confirmed
Filed under: TransportationLook out Tesla / Lightning -- a new competitor just rolled out, and its sitting pretty. Ruf Automobile has gone public with its stunning electric eRUF concept car, which is obviously
Former Archer of Loaf Eric Bachmann has forged a quiet path since the demise of his much-loved indie band. But dont take that solemn calm--spread over three lush records and a few EPs--as
loadUniversalPlayer({playerTitle: ,lumiereQueryType: id,lumiereQueryValue: 50004005,useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,wrapperFloat:none});Too busy getting stock-market-induced whiplash this week to stay up on Crave? No worries, weve got you covered. Heres a look back at some of the truly interesting, strange, and wonderfully silly stories we
loadUniversalPlayer({playerTitle: ,lumiereQueryType: id,lumiereQueryValue: 50004024,useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,wrapperFloat:right});Its all the goods from Crave. Craves Brian Tong and Bonnie Cha talk about the new BlackBerry Storm, a reversible jacket for all conditions, and a Little Big Planet to play in.Related stories:...
Similar to what happened two weeks ago, new Samsung models dominated the Federal Communications Commissions approval database this week. Because the FCC has to certify every phone sold in the United States, not to mention test its SAR rating, the
Netbooks: So little, so ubiquitousSo, Im thinking about changing the name of this feature to The week in Netbooks. Seriously. This week we had rumors and then confirmation of Asus premium Netbook,
(Credit: Activision )Its been interesting to see hear Sarah Palin, the Republican VP nominee, accusing Barack Obama of palling around with terrorists--a huge distraction, in my opinion, from the economic crisis. If thats
One of the hardest accessory questions to answer is should I spend more for a really fast card for my camera? Only Rob Galbraith knows for sure, because he has the time to
Click for larger viewA majority of digital picture frames purchased are given as gifts. (Honestly Im not sure if this is a factual statistic or if its just what I think is true.)
The aptly named "Ouch" lenses give you that striking blood-filled eye look.(Credit: CoastalContacts.com)CoastalContacts.com has quite the extensive collection of special-effects contact lenses for All Hallows Eve this year--more than 130 styles to make
Brazilian artist Vivian Caccuri has put together a really neat piece of installation art that remixes music from an MP3 player based on the movements of live fish. The setup uses a proximity sensor to monitor what the fish are
Three dimensional orbs are the way of the future.(Credit: MultiTouch)Multitouch technology really does seem to be the next big thing as far as computer interfaces go. The iPhone has it implemented, Microsoft is
The eMachines EL1200 follows the path of HPs Pavilion SlimLine and Dells Inspiron 530s desktops. These are not quite Shuttle-style small form factor desktops, but generally the trim profile gives you a bit more upgrade flexibility that the even smaller,
(Credit: Gift Whole)Instead of the boring words-per-minute (wpm) rating when talking about typing speed, how about going by revolutions per minute (rpm)? Seen here is the USB Mice Wheel (thats
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Japanese TV programs have more than their fair share of weirdness. But let's be honest--when you've seen one British or American game show, you've pretty much seen them all. Click on
(Credit: Energy Star)On November 1st Energy Star will officially launch its revised specification for TVs, version 3.0, which promises to significantly reduce power consumption. After that date, TVs must meet the new spec
loadUniversalPlayer({playerTitle: ,lumiereQueryType: id,lumiereQueryValue: 50004012,useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,wrapperFloat:none}); Craves chief correspondent, Erica Ogg, is just back from Ceatec in Japan--and almost caught up on her sleep. In case you missed Thursdays CNET News Daily Debrief, have a look now. Erica talks
It turns out that Medical Tech would have been an unfittingly boring title for this weeks Gadgettes. Kelly is back! Lindseys here too! You know what that means? Jason feels completely outnumbered. Oh boy, its gonna be a doozy.Listen now:
(Credit: Engadget)Engadget has noted the appearance of a new PlayStation 3 accessory in Japan: a USB charger that can juice up two PS3 controllers at once. While we
(Credit: Shiro)With everything going green these days, Shiro is determined not to be left behind and has in the pipeline a solar-powered media player.Yes, a portable media player that
Last week we asked you to tell us about the best keyboard youve ever used, and the testimonials came pouring in. Today weve compiled the most popular keyboards into a
We asked and you told us what your favorite mouse is, so now were moving onto keyboards. Whats your favorite model keyboard youve ever used to get your typing done?
All platforms running Firefox: Google has updated their toolbar for Firefox, and it integrates GOOG services with your browser chrome better than ever. Frankly, were not so big on browser
Yesterday we asked what the best mouse youve ever pointed and clicked with is, and hundreds of testimonials later, were here to report back. From high DPI gaming mice to
Yesterday we asked what the most comfortable and easy-to-use mouse youve ever had on your desk was, and hundreds of testimonials later, were here to report back. From high DPI
Writer Mike Gunderloy sings the praises of the Evoluent VerticalMouse, a model of mouse designed to keep your arm in a neutral position and help you avoid RSI. Not being
Apple issued a recall Sunday for its Ultracompact USB Power Adapter, the wall charger that came with every iPhone 3G, because its prongs can break off and become stuck in sockets. The
A lot of hopes and open-source dreams are riding on a plucky little phone platform called Android, and its public debut on a real-live phone happens Tuesday. Those of us at
Weblog Geeksugar raves about the Dave laptop table from Ikea, a small, sturdy, and inexpensive solution for taking your laptop away from the desk and into your living room. The Dave (oh
Blogger Jeff Atwood has been rolling with rechargable batteries since the late 90s, and after a bit of research he delves into the finer points of making the most of your rechargeable
Normally we leave gadget reviews to the crazy cats over at Gizmodo, but when reader Pete Riley told us hes totally hooked on Amazons new reading device Kindle because of its
When youre selling a small item online and you need a plain, close-up photo, blogger Mason says you can avoid flash washout or screen reflections using a flatbed scanner instead of a digital
When you finally decide its time to do something about that rats nest of cables thats spreading like kudzu, you dont have to spend a lot of time and money to
Linux only: Previously-posted Linux widget engine Screenlets can convert and run Google Gadgets and other web-based widgets on the desktop in its latest version, adding thousands of mini-apps to its menu. Youll
Coupons—theyre never around when you get that sudden urge to splurge on electronics. Not so with a 10-percent-off printable discount at Best Buy, which is posted as an image at a U.S. Postal
Youve been able to share gadgets on your iGoogle homepage for some time now, but now you can share the information stored in them—like sticky notes. Set the content of
For something that you look at every day of your working life, your computer desktop doesnt get as much attention as it deserves. Thats too bad, considering that the desktop can do a
The Cool Tools weblog raves about the Velcro One Wrap, a strip of strong velcro you can put to use almost anywhere you need a good tie. (The author uses
Last week we introduced you to Dropbox, a freeware application that instantaneously syncs files between computers and backs them up online through the Dropbox web interface. The Dropbox iGoogle gadget
The Privaris PlusID is touted as the world's first biometric fingerprint fob. It can be used to access up to four secure "applications" -- such as buildings, computers and networks -- and operation is pretty
So you say you're backing Blu-Ray in the next-gen DVD showdown? Then why don't you put your money where your mouth is and grab one of the CopyWriter Blu-Ray duplicators that Microboards Technology is shipping
Ultimate Ears is raising the bar on ear buds. It’s new triple.fi 10 Pro features three mini speakers per bud — two bass drivers and a high frequency driver. The buds, which are modeled after
Toshiba has developed an alternative to costly home theater components. The TDP-ET20 is an “instant theater” – a home theater projector with an integrated DVD player. Perfect for small living rooms, the unit projects a
Fujitsu has recalled 287,000 notebook PC batteries made by Sony Corp. For those of you keeping score, that’s more than 7.5 million Sony cells recalled since the August announcement that they could overheat
Just months after introducing the MyBook Pro Edition external hard drive, Western Digtial has unleashed the MyBook Pro Edition II. It retains the same cool bookish design but it has swelled to “War and Peace”
The Christmas shopping season is closer than you think, and this Road Warrior Kit 2 from Zip-Linq would make a great stocking stuffer. It features most of the connections a frequent traveler could
Call it a Bluetooth rival or a replacement, but cell phone manufacturer Nokia has unveiled its own short-range wireless technology, dubbed "Wibree." Like Bluetooth, it has a 30-foot link range and operates at
If you're a Mac user and want to maximize your wireless connection, check out the QuickerTek Connect WiFi amplifier. According to QuickerTek, this wireless device can quintuple the wirless range of your MacBook’s AirPort
Epson Japan has partnered with Industrial Facility on a revamping of portable color printers. Admittedly, the result looks like an Igloo cooler you’d see on a construction site, but we like the design
Celebrate evolution with this little figure set. Darwin was right: evolution is real. And now you can celebrate your place in human evolution (hopefully at or near the top) with this figure set.
Just add one packet to a cup of water for a delicious energy boost. Everyone needs more energy. So mix a packet of EBOOST with a cup of water and it turns into
Put magnet in tube and marvel at the iron filings - they attract in the shape of the magnetic field. Magnetic fields are everywhere. This little tube lets you see a potion of
A hoodie lighted by the warm glow of the arcade cabinet. This hoodie has slightly more dots than it should. And also two starting boxes for the ghosts. So possibly it could trump
A man walks down the street in this, people know hes not afraid of anything. You know what we think? You need this hoodie. You know how we know? Because you are So
These are no toys! These are handmade custom sabers with removable blades and belt-clips! Why settle for some toy saber, when you can get a hand-made model? Our sabers offer a removable blade,
USB joystick with Atari 2600 joystick port gives old school gamers great joy! You old school gamers have a friend in this joystick. Capable of playing MAME arcade games as well as giving
Improve your eBay skills by taking professional product photos! The difference between average sellers and power-sellers on eBay is the quality of the product pictures. This portable photo studio bathes your auction-item in
Brand new high-quality t-shirts from the Final Frontier! T-shirts in the Final Frontier look just like their long-sleeve counterparts, just shorter. These officially licensed tees take cosplay to a new and comfortable level.
Prepare for your trip after you die with these invaluable kits. Worried about your future? This kit will help you secure a spot in Heaven or Hell and give you everything youll need
Time to cast your own spells with this handmade magic wand (magic not included). Magic is real, but sometimes it needs a little focusing to work right. This wand is just the tool
Zombie chow time. Make some gelatin brains for your own feast. Time to pretend to be a Zombie. Use this mold to make a brain shaped, gelatin dessert. Then you can play Zombie.
Youll see and hear what the ATV-360 does. Spy away. Spies dont let walls and halls stand in their way. See and hear everything the ATV-360 does - up to 75 feet away
Stick him anywhere and hell surprise folks by repeating your message (motion activated)! The legs can twist around almost anything. The feet are suction cups. The eye can detect motion up to 3.3
You need a t-shirt from a place to prove to your friends youve vacationed there.... Calling all Battlestar Galactica fans. You can now obtain this shirt from ThinkGeek or in the Gift Shop
Its a shirt thats pre-ironed. Get it? Pre-ironed? Were am-bivalent about this shirt. But were not really, which makes that statement iron-ic. HA! This shirt lends itself to so many bad jokes. Just
Portal: Prelude released; now you know what you’re doing this weekendSteelSeries drops WoW-oriented 15-button mouse, yes 15 buttonsTokyo Game Show: Footage from Sony’s Little Big Planet (PS3)Won’t you relax with some high-speed photography?Leaked Apple MacBook image roundup
The fan-made (but reportedly very professional) prequel to Portal I mentioned last month has been released! Thought you guys might want it, Portal fans as you are. Download it here, it’s about 775MB(!). Torrent here (meg a second, woo-hoo).Yeah, you
If you’re really in a hurry to “recover” that password from the WPA-secured wi-fi network you’re “sharing” with a neighbor, you’re going to be waiting a long time for that brute force crack to work on your old traditional processor.
Curious about what’s inside that big black box? No, not that one. Not that one either (it’s full of stars, obviously). The Sony one. Doubtless many of you want to know what its guts look like in extreme detail but
Maybe you’ll soon see some well-dressed SWAT team members running around the seedier parts of your neighborhood. They’ll look like they just got off the golf course but they’ll actually each be wearing a $12,000 bulletproof polo shirt by Miguel
I don’t know how many of you guys out there have to use chalklines very often, or indeed how many Crunchers have ever even touched one. Personally, I like the idea of chalklines but never get a chance to use
I love it! The hardest part about building a HTPC always seems to be finding a case that doesn’t look out of place with the other AV equipment. Even specialty built HTPC cases still don’t have the look and feel
Fret not Xbox 360 owners for we will all be privy to NXE with nary a problem. Those nasty ‘facts’ from earlier in the week about you needing 256MB of free space weren’t exactly true. However, you may want to
Sega’s Let’s Tap for the Nintendo Wii has one of the strangest taglines I have ever heard: “Even a penguin could play this game!”.Let’s Tap’s key point is the controls. Users are not supposed to hold the Wiimote in their
Setting up a home theater that can be a daunting task and that’s where LG thinks Wirewize can help. The service is suprisingly free and easy to use. Simply input your all of your AV gear and it tells you how to
Apple has released a statement that may affect those of you with newer MacBook Pros with Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics cards. Said graphics cards have been known to be faulty and may cause video to be scrambled or distorted.
Whoops. Fox News is reporting that the World Bank is smack-dab in the middle of what “may be the worst security breach ever at a global financial institution.” It’s not really clear what exactly has happened but it is clear
Google launched its own satellite, the GeoEye1, last month and this here is its first photo. It’s a shot of Kutzton University in Pennsylvania. The GeoEye1 satellite will serve a number of clients, including the U.S. government (and Google itself).
Straight from the horse’s mouth:“As we’ve said before, Microsoft has no plans to introduce an Xbox 360 Blu-ray add-on,” the firm told Edge. “Games are what drive consumers to purchase game consoles, and we remain focused on providing the largest
The iPhone. Not that it matters much, but the stinking iPhone brought home 2008 Gadget of the Year, Best Mobile Technology, Most Stylish Technology and Technological Innovation of the Year from the British Technology Awards. The iPhone has been sweeping
Alex Ross is living the dream, man. The comic book geek dream that is, which is why Midway tapped him to create the cover for the Kollector’s Edition of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. Watch the video to see how
Dar be rough waters ahead for ‘ol Circuit City and coupon code CAAXJ9DA8E will get ya 15% off a CircuitCity.com order from 10/12 to 10/18. Enjoy!via GadgetReview
In a move that can be considered either innovative or madness, Apple has extended an invitation for K-12 students to run a muck through an Apple Store now through November 21. The Field Trip lasts an hour and lets the students create everything Macs
Research in Motion has a couple of more handsets that aren’t out just yet. CrackBerry got their hands on the upcoming Curve 2 - formally known as the Javelin. Think of the phone as a toned down Bold, notibly lacking
Anyone see The Office last night? I laughed out loud at the Battlestar Galactica bit. You? Here it is again for your viewing pleasure.For those of you who missed it, here’s the premise: Dwight claims that he never wastes the
This unique 32GB SSD brings together both eSATA and USB connectivity, making this one-of-a-kind where performance and universal compatibility are concerned. This dual-interfaced drive is capable
Making YouTube profitable is still the number one item on Googles list and running full-length show with a decent (or HD?) resolution is probably a good step to get there. YouTube announced that it has started serving such TV shows.
$8.99, Saitek J62 P2500 Rumble Force Game Pad J62$44.99, Thermaltake TR2 RX W0134RU 550W$549.99, HTC TyTN II (Unlocked Phone)$137.99, Cavalry USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Array$38.99,
I purchased the MSI Wind Netbook specifically for an upcoming vacation to Treasure Island, Florida. I usually take my Macbook Pro with me while traveling, but this time I wanted a laptop that was both light weight and small sized.
I ordered a Palm Treo Pro and received it yesterday. Its coming with me on my vacation to Treasure Island, Florida, along with the MSI Wind Netbook and a few other gadgets that Ill be testing during my week off.
How many of you are interested in the soon to be available Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Windows Mobile phone? Have you been watching the Johnny X web series too? Theres a new episode available today. Check it out...(read more...)
A few days ago, Palm quietly announced that yet again that their next OS version release date would be slipping. Instead of early 2009, they are now claiming it wont be available until the middle of next year:http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10047554-94.htmlHearing this news
By Luke AndersonNo one can argue that George Lucas will slap the Star Wars brand on just about any product imaginable. However, his other hit series usually doesn’t get a lot of wacky merchandise. At least that’s what I thought
By Luke AndersonSince I type for a living, I’ve learned to move my fingers quite quickly over the past several years. However, when you’re first learning to type, you don’t move nearly as fast. If you need a little encouragement
By Luke AndersonI’m all about having a place that smells good, but I don’t exactly go out of my way to put out scented candles and incense to get the desired aroma. Sure, I’ve got a few air fresheners here
By Luke AndersonI’ve been in the market for a new notebook for a little while, and have been trying to decide between a cheap netbook like an Inspiron Mini, or a Macbook. While I’ve always been a fan of Apple’s
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netMicrosoft is really pulling out all of the stops for this holiday season. First, they dropped the price on all Xbox 360 SKU’s a few months back, and now they’re planning on sweetening
By Luke AndersonI have two computers that sport eSATA ports on them that I’ve never touched. Sure, I even went the extra mile and made sure that the front ports on the case were hooked up, just in case I
By Jonathan KimakThis unique bicycle won the 2008 Innovate Or Die contest and was created by five IDEO engineers and designers. The Aquaduct allows a person to carry a large amount of water while filtering it into clean drinking water
By Jonathan KimakEvery so often there comes around a neat little DIY project that can be both fun and educational. If you don’t know much about circuitry, this halloween project might be the thing that finally moves you from gadget
By Evan AckermanThis, folks, is a solar powered camel. Let’s all just ponder that for a second. Truthfully, this camel is not, in fact, powered by the sun, but the refrigerator on its back is. The cooled-down camels are used
By Evan AckermanI know you’re lazy, but this mouse software under development at the University of Washington, which uses audio cues to move the cursor around, is not really for you. It’s designed for people with disabilities who, just like
By Evan AckermanOne of you guys pointed out in the comments that a bulletproof handkerchief in your pocket may not be quite enough to save you from getting shot in the heart. Fair enough. If you’re looking for something equally
Bathtub IIIBy Evan AckermanRemember that post from January about Nikon’s then new tilt-shift lens? You know, the one where I wrote a bunch of interesting stuff and then painstakingly photoshopped a sample tilt-shift image? You DO? Oh, you were just
By Jonathan KimakThis might not be a big seller for Christmas, but it is possible that this could be the next furby or tickle-me-elmo. But then again it could just be something neat that only does modest sales. The toy
By Jonathan KimakWhat do you do when you’re a tiny little country that makes more money than countries 5 times your size? You spend money on crazy stuff. At least that’s what I think the United Arab Emirates(UAE) are doing.
By Evan AckermanTrees. All they do is stand there and obscure otherwise dramatic views of forests. Why shouldn’t we expect them to do something helpful to humanity, for a change? MIT feels exactly this way, and has figured out how
By Luke AndersonHow many times have you been walking down the street and thought how much more exciting things would be if you had your own set of sound effects like Mario? I know, I think about the same thing
By Luke AndersonIn case you weren’t aware, any time that a retail employee tries to get you to upgrade to a “higher-quality” cable for just about anything, they’re really just trying to rip you off. While there may be the
By Luke AndersonI’m not an important enough person to worry about someone trying to off me, nor do I carry enough cash to justify putting up a fight against an armed mugger. However, there are those people that do worry
By Luke AndersonI still haven’t upgraded my movie collection to Blu-ray, for several reasons. First, only in the last year or so have I finally rid myself of every last VHS tape in the house, and don’t really feel like
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netWe’ve been hearing a lot about the “New Xbox Experience” since this year’s E3. This overhaul of the Xbox dashboard promises to give us a large number of new features that is sure
By default, most Linux distributions still retain its uber-geekiness by showing each and every detail of the boot process, e.g., what hardware are detected, services that are started, etc. Frankly, I think this is only necessary on first boot, right
A friend of mine just got an office-issued black Macbook and he mentioned dual-booting it with Mac OS X and Ubuntu via ReFiT. Whilst there is nothing wrong doing it, I just do not see the point unless you really
The Give One, Get One program of the One-Laptop-Per-Child (OLPC) is about to end tomorrow and I have yet to get my hands on one.My main contention is WHY is it only available
If you have not heard of the news about Google using Linux, where have you been? ha-ha-ha. Anyway, it was rumoured that Google will be releasing its own Ubuntu-based Linux distribution and when
Not too long ago, I featured Elisa, the open source media center that connects to iTunes shared libraries. This time, we feature Firefly, previously known as mt-daapd, the media server that allows you to share your library with iTunes users.
When I first started using Linux, I was fond of invoking the 'who' and 'w' commands to find out information about users who are logged in the server. Sometimes I'll send them a message across the network or issue a
There is no denying the fact that open source software are the prime tools for hacking (and cracking). In this example, see how you can use Linux to eavesdrop on a conversation between someone using a Bluetooth headset and another
Back in 2006, I wished for a Linux port of Google's Picasa for photo editing and sharing. Google answered my prayer and gave us a Linux port. Whilst it is not entirely a
Last week's CES featured quite a number of new devices running on Linux. It is unfortunate that I could not make it to Las Vegas to personally check out the cool gadgets so I rely on others to feature it.
I know that this is not a HackItSolaris blog but it pays to monitor the friend or foe of our preferred operating system. Well, just a disclaimer, I do have Solaris and Linux as guest operating systems on my Macbook
One of the Mac's features is Automator, a tool that allows you to record user actions to make often repeated tasks automated. This is one of the features that is often ignored but proves to be very powerful.
Who here does not regularly use a web-based service? I reckon that we all do - in my case, I use Twitter's web interface when I am not using a Mac. I also use Meebo for my instant messaging when
Yesterday, a friend of mine mentioned his friend installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware and after a week of using it, ending up getting a Mac. Whilst this clearly violates the Mac OS X EULA but if you are
Today's geeks might have missed the wave when getting online means hearing those tones, beeps and hisses and not to forget hogging that phone line for hours when you download files. Whilst today's connections are mostly broadband, either wired or
If scientists can now clone sheep, I am sure that we Linux geek can clone our own drives. Just in case you do not know how, well, here is ArsGeek's how-to.You will need
Not too long ago, I wrote about Gnome Launch Box, a Quicksilver-like app on the Mac OS X, for Linux. Whilst Gnome Launch Box is promising, the new Gnome DO seems to have improved on the features beyond what I
The very first Linux distribution that I have tried as a full install for a server was Slackware. I still have some preference to Slackware but given the improvements and features from Ubuntu made it difficult for me to tinker
It is common knowledge that we use ssh for remote access as well as the underlying transport for some other services, e.g., VNC over SSH, FTP over SSH, etc. One you have SSH installed, you can also omit FTP along
With the major DNS backbones being upgraded to support IPv6, it will not be that long before the shift will officially start. Now is the time to play with it and make sure
With WINdows Emulation (WINE) getting more and more mature, an easier way to manage bottles is needed. Here is where WINE-Doors come in - a GUI-based WINE manager. Now on version 0.2, the
Apparently Knight Rider was big in Japan. Much bigger than I ever imagined. This YouTube video shows off a new Knight Rider themed GPS and Radar Detector that was released in Asia only - and has already completely sold out.The
Those of you that have been eagerly awaiting the Apple/Wii inspired refresh of the Xbox 360 dashboard don’t have much longer to wait. Microsoft announced today at the Tokyo Game Show that they will be releasing the updated Dashboard on
A robotic suited called the HAL-5 (which was created by Tsukuba University professor Yoshiyuki Sankai) which was created a few year ago will be available for rent in Japan starting this Friday.The suit will be available for $2,200 a month.
Boy Genius Report managed to get ahold of spy shots of the Amazon Kindle 2 last week. This newest reader from Amazon seems to have it right this time. The design is much cleaner, and I may just have to
Mitsubishi’s latest projector is a heavy weight. The FL6900U features 1920, 1080 resolution, 4,000 ANSI lumens, an RS-232 control port, automated zoom and focus, plus digital keystroke correction, and a built-in motion sensitive anti-theft alarm system. The price is no
Ferrari has started sticking their logo on a variety of products to sell to their rabid fan base. Acer has just announced the latest such item in the F-22big, a 22-inch LCD sporting a 1680 x 1050 resolution and a
Rumor has it that Nintendo is preparing the next generation of its insanely popular Wii console for 2011. Of course the logical next step for the console is to go HD - which is apparently the plan, but more interesting
We are officially on the last day of September 2008, and so far we haven’t heard a peep from electric car maker Green Vehicles on their new line of purely electric autos.The Triac, Moose, Microwatt, and Buckshot are supposed to
Dell has released an impressive 1080p 23-inch LCD monitor. It also offers 300 cd/m2 brightness, up to 1000:1 contrast ratio and support 24-bit (16.7 million colors). Right now this is only available in Canada (huh?), but hopefully this bad boy
Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy successfully flew 22 miles to cross the English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled wing today.He is the first man to ever perform such a feat. The trip traced the route of French aviator Louis Bleriot who
Sling Media’s Slingbox PRO-HD is finally out in the wild and you can get yours for $299.99 from their website or other B&M retailers. The highly anticipated device is also going to be making its way to Canada in a
T-Mobile and Google have teamed to release the first touch screen phone with Google’s “Android” mobile OS. Google hopes to release this operating system on a variety of phones, but the G1 is clearly a direct response to Apple’s iPhone.The
Another eReader is now on its way, and boy is it expensive. The iRex 1000, 1000s, and 1000SW each have a 10.2-inch b&w e-ink display. The S and the SW each support a stylus and the SW kicks it up
WowWee has introduced a variety of robot toys. This latest offering appears to be targeted at a slightly different market, though. The Rovio is a robotic sentry that can patrol your house, and use its 640×480 webcam to snap pictures
There aren’t too many sub-$300 Blu-ray players on the market right now, so its nice to see that Memorex is putting another one out there, but the lack of Profile 2.0 may be a problem (and if you don’t know
fit-PC Slim is being billed as the world’s smallest, most energy efficient PC available - and at 13 ounces it looks like is. The dimensions of the machine measure (4.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches). It draws 6 watts of
The Chevy Volt is likely to be the talk of 2010. Heck it’s already the the talk of 2008. The vehicle has a rather average outer shell, but the interior of the car is something to behold.Take a look…Suddenly Knight
Since January of this year 3M has been showing off a prototype for a micro projector. Now, they have announced that their prototype will go into full production and will be available worldwide on September 30th.It’s called the MPro110 and
Plastic Logic’s full product demo is now online, and you can see it in the video above. The device is insanely thin, and looks very, very impressive. I’m still waiting for e-ink to go color (as is the rest of
In addition to the Blue Track technology Microsoft is ready to put into as many mice as possible, the company has also revealed a new folding mouse design.It’s called the Arc Mouse, and the idea is to great a small,
Growing up, I was always told that airing your dirty laundry in public was a bad thing, but that was before the Internet brought us blogging, podcasts and forums where we all give away
Weve talked before on Popgadget about some of the geek girls who inspire us the most. So when one of those women, Cali Lewis, talked about a site called Nerd Girls, an online community
Over-pushy parents used to worry about getting their babies into the right college or how to have them read Proust before they got out of diapers (I exaggerate, but only slightly). Now the super-ambitious
Of all the sweet and chic cases available in plenty for your iPhone, why would you want to even glance at this leather iPhone case which, at best, can only be termed an
If your desktop looks like something out of a Stephen King movie, with cords twisting and writhing all over the desk, USB chargers littering the top like so much strewn garbage, you need this
Anyone who has blogged for more than two minutes knows about the abusive comments the activity can invite. Its always been assumed that the anonymity of the Internet was a big reason for the
You probably wouldnt expect to find advice on the current financial crisis in a science magazine. But Scientific American has posted a short article offering same. The piece has nothing specifically to say about
This cute little night light - with a shining sun for day and sleepy moon for night - is actually a clever behavioral modification device designed to help little munchkins learn to sleep by
If, like me, you think from time to time about switching from a PC to a Mac, youll want to check out Robert Jensens account of how, in the course of reviewing the new
I dont have a non-digital camera anymore, but I do have a lot of old photos in boxes in the hall closet, and a lot of negatives to go with them. My mom even has boxes of slides in her
A Japanese company called D-Barcode has chosen to illustrate the fact that a little bit of creativity can do absolute wonders to the mundane aspects of everyday life – by unleashing their imagination on
Despite vehemently denying a new Kindle was on the way, it looks like Amazon is getting version 2.0 ready to go. Boy Genius Report picked up some pictures which seem to show the next
Now that snow has begun to fly and the drifts are piling up, its boot time. Just kidding about the snow, but it IS boot time. Green boot time, in fact. This eco-conscious roundup,
Panasonic has just released its premium DVD Home Theater System 1250W system, and heres why you want it:- Kelton Subwoofer delivers powerful base- Wireless rear speakers-Whisper Mode means great sound even at soft volume-
Japans CEATEC technology exhibition kicked off last week and one of the prototype technologies to get a lot of attention for its innovative design is this new Fujitsu phone:Instead of the old idea of
A hitherto modest Israeli company called Emblaze Mobile has set out to challenge the smartphone majors such as HTC, RIM and Apple in (what else but) introducing smartphones that are rumored to have some
Speaking of cell phones, and arent we always, CNET has rounded up details on several that are in the works for autumn and the holiday trade. Or are supposed to be.
Any day that doesnt start with decent coffee and the satisfying crunch of a newspaper in my hands is not a good day. Staring at a monitor is not really a reasonable alternative. But
Nokia is saying its first iPhone clone will be in Europe and Asia before the end of this year, but not until next year in North America. No carrier(s) selected yet either. Estimates are
If you have a teenager, you already know this. In a study released this week, polled teens say that after clothing, a cellphone tells the most about a persons social status or popularity. It
FROM GAMERTELL - Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter has expressed his support for the idea, revealing that he is “absolutely convinced” a “Wii HD” is in the works… MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. |
Section: Audio, Car Audio, Portable Audio, Gadgets / Other, GPS/NavigationNormal POIs in GPSs can do only so much, such as letting you know when you come near a place that many
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Originals, Web, GoogleA couple of weeks have passed since the T-Mobile/Google event and my uneasy silence hasn’t dissipated. Sure, I am impressed that beloved Google is involved, the apps are cool
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Software / Applications, Wireless, Gadgets / Other, Web, Downloads, Web BrowsersFirefox Mobile Concept Video from Aza Raskin on Vimeo.Rumored to be “soon” or even next week, Firefox Mobile Alpha will be released onto the Nokia
Section: Audio, Portable AudioRecently, sports gadget manufacturer Freestyle, has released a new waterproof MP3 player called the Soundwave. Nope, this has nothing to do with Transformers, unfortunately. Although bringing your
Section: Video, Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, MobileTalk about ideal product placement gone mad. In the upcoming James Bond Quantum of Solace movie, there are eight different characters sporting six different Ericsson phones.
Section: Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle, Web, WebsitesTech site RedFlagDeals.com opens the door of a female focused websiteWalmart is often accurately accused of having everything you need all in one place. If you are
FROM GAMERTELL - Ben Heck and eDimensional have created a $129.95 dollar, one-handed controller specifically designed with handicapped players in mind. The Access Controller works with PCs, PS2s and PS3s, and has removable control modules so players can customize it.
FROM APPLETELL - The results of this year’s British Technology Awards are skewed so heavily towards Apple that I have to wonder if Steve Jobs wasn’t a judge. MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment
Section: Communications, Computers, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other, Originals, Columns, Whos On Crack, FeaturesThis is where we call out by names the actions and companies that seem odd, out of touch or just plain straight up smokin’ crack. Technology
Section: Computers, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Imaging, Accessories, Reviews, FeaturesGadgetell Quick Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2What is it?Lightroom 2 is a program for Windows and Mac OS X designed
Section: Computers, Networking, Software / Applications, Imaging, Accessories, Peripherals, Displays, Printers / Scanners, Web, Downloads, Web 2.0, Web Apps, Web Browsers, Websites, Online Music/VideoHP and MySpace just announced that they’ve teamed up and
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, MobileOrange had to suspend their sale of the Blackberry Bold, listing their reason as “software issues” in an internal memo to employees. It seems that AT&T wasn’t
Section: Computers, Software / ApplicationsWe were strolling through New York’s Times Square last night, and captured a priceless Windows moment via camera phone. Apparently Times Square is a PC.Update: We
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