Wired: Gadget Lab
- 70-Gigapixel Photo of Budapest Offers a Great View
Supersized panoramic photos of cities are the flavor of the season. After Prague and Dubai, it’s the turn of Budapest to get a detailed online photo that you can zoom in and out of and play around with–almost like Google Earth. The photo shot over four days has 70-gigapixels. If the finished picture is ever printed, [...]… - DIY Wearable Computer Turns You Into a Cyborg
Someday humans and computers will meld to create cyborgs. But instead of waiting for it, Martin Magnusson, a Swedish researcher and entrepreneur, has taken the first step and created a wearable computer that can be slung across the body. Magnusson has hacked a pair of head-mounted display glasses and combined it with a homebrewed machine based [...]… - HTC Evo to Get Android 2.2 Upgrade Next Week
HTC’s Evo 4G phone will become the first device (after Google’s Nexus One) to get an upgrade to Android 2.2 Froyo, the latest version of the Android operating system. Sprint will begin pushing out the upgrade to Evo users starting Tuesday, August 3. All Evo users will have Android 2.2 by the middle of the month, [...]… - Genius: FridgePad Turns iPad into Giant Fridge-Magnet
The FridgePad is billed as the “ultimate fridge magnet”. I’d say it’s probably the ultimate anything. Think about it. Even with my obviously awesome “Waterproof, Kitchen-Proof iPad Case” (a ziploc bag), your iPad still gets in harms way in the kitchen. The FridgePad fixes this by mounting the iPad up where nature intended: on the [...]… - Porn Industry Aroused by iPhone FaceTime
You will not be surprised that the porn industry is all over the iPhone 4 like a bad case of the clap. The latest business opportunity is, almost inevitably, FaceTime, although it probably won’t actually be called Face Time. In the U.K., the ever-accurate Daily Mail reports that “video-sex chat services [...] are hiring workers through [...]… - GPad: Another iPhone Gamepad Case
Somebody needs to make an iPhone game-pad already. The iPhone is great for games and all, but for old-school platformers and beat-’em-ups like Streetfighter IV, nothing beats having some real buttons to mash. Enter the gPod, a be-buttoned case into which you slide the iPhone. It has a d-pad, four control buttons along with [...]… - Bottle Cap Punch Makes You Look Pretty Tough
The BottleBob Bottle Cap Punch is a gimmick, a gee-gaw, a single-purpose uni-tasking tchotchke. But despite this, what it does is pretty awesome. It cuts holes in the metal caps of soda-bottles so, when you insert a regular plastic straw, it looks like you somehow punched that thing right through it, you old tough-guy you. The [...]… - Gallery of Rephotography Shows WWII in Today’s Cities
On Monday we took a look at computational rephotography, a technique for making a new photo exactly match the point-of-view of an old photo. Today we take a look at a gallery of photos showing rephotography in action. The pictures have been put together by Russian whizz Sergey Larenkov and posted on his Livejournal (yes, Livejournal [...]… - Kindle for iOS Brings iPad Search, Dictionary, Fast-Switching
Just days after updating the hardware Kindle with a smaller, cheaper model, Amazon has updated the Kindle app for iOS devices and it remains the same size and the same price (free). This release brings something for everyone in the form of iOS4 compatibility and general improvements. There are a few dull but worthy additions: fast [...]… - Gallery: How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant Bridge
Few engineering projects have the scope, costs or risks involved in building a new bridge. San Francisco Bay Area residents got a peek at what's involved, when builders place the first segment of a tower that will soon hold up a brand-new span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Wired captured photos of the event, as well as many inside photos of the new bridge from on a recent tour of the massive construction project.…
OhGizmo!
- Announcing The Winner Of The IDAPT i3 Universal Desktop Charger!
By Chris Scott Barr Congratulations are in order for reader methodicjon who was randomly selected to win the IDAPT i3 Desktop Charger! As for the rest of you, stay tuned for more chances to win! [ IDAPT ]… - Amazon Starts Delivering Items In Reusable Totes
By Chris Scott Barr If you do a lot of shopping online, then chances are that you’re used to having a plethora of boxes and packing supplies taking up space in your house. Not only is it a pain to get rid of, but it’s not very environmentally friendly. Amazon is trying to do their part [...]… - GEAR4 UnityRemote Saves Your iPhone From Cumbersome Dongles
By Andrew Liszewski I like the idea of using an iPhone or an iPod Touch as a universal remote, but I’m not so crazy about having to stick it in a case, or attach some cumbersome dongle to give it IR functionality. So I really like the solution that GEAR4 has come up with for their [...]… - Mr. Clock Is Starved For Attention
By Andrew Liszewski From a distance, Mr. Clock appears to be uncooperative and even stubborn. Since he assumes you’re not paying attention to him, instead of showing the time, his segmented display will just show random, nonsensical configurations. But when you get right up close to him, he’ll immediately start performing his time keeping and reporting [...]… - BottleBob Bottle Cap Punch Puts A Straw Hole Anywhere
By Andrew Liszewski Besides blowing your friends’ minds with your ability to jam a straw through a metal or plastic bottle cap, this BottleBob punch should also stop that nasty habit straws have of floating up and out of a bottle filled with a carbonated beverage. Using it is as easy as placing the punch on [...]… - Plextor PX-B120U USB-Powered External Blu-ray Drive
By Andrew Liszewski Last week Plextor made things a bit easier for HD movie buffs lacking a Blu-ray drive on their laptops with their new PX-B120U external Blu-ray/DVD/CD drive. Now it’s not the most compact external optical drive on the market, and the top-load design makes it look like a relic from the 90’s, but what [...]… - NEXiLUX Portable Gaming Guitar
By Andrew Liszewski Like concerts, rhythm games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band are best enjoyed with a group of people, so if you often find yourself traveling to a friends house with your faux guitar in tow, this collapsible alternative from NEXiLUX should help you look a bit less conspicuous enroute. The neck collapses [...]… - Cisco Valet And Linksys E-Series Routers Now Available In Canada
By Andrew Liszewski It’s hard for even IT professionals to get excited about a wireless router, since arguably they all tend to offer similar functionality. You plug in your modem, configure a few security settings, and you can then enjoy the internet without any wires. But believe it or not, Cisco’s Linksys E-Series and Valet wireless [...]… - Review – NZXT Phantom
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.net When it comes to your PC, looks aren’t everything. I believe the old phrase is “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Despite this, most gamers like to have a case that can turn heads, or at least cock a few eyebrows. Well that was exactly what [...]… - The Kindle Just Got Smaller, Cheaper
By Chris Scott Barr Still sitting on the fence about e-readers? It’s an understandable position to be in, as there are a number of pros and cons for the devices. However, if price has been stopping you from getting a Kindle, then you might be ready to take that leap. Amazon has announced the latest in [...]…
Gadgeteer
- Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse Review
Microsoft was an early player in PC gaming, both in software and hardware, and lately they’re trying to reassert themselves in the genre by offering up some interesting gaming devices. Let’s see if Microsoft has the goods to keep up with the likes of Razer and Saitek these days. Filed in categories: Desktop Computer [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, GearTagged: Gaming, MouseMicrosoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 3, 2… - Message in a Memory Card and Photochaining
Have you guys heard of Photochaining or the Message in a Memory Card project? Both are similiar in that people save pictures to a memory card and then leave the cards in public places for people to find and view. The Photochaining concept is more along the lines of geocaching, in that people describe where [...] Filed in categories: Gear DiaryTagged: PhotographyMessage in a Memory Card and Photochaining originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 8:15 pm.… - Follow me on Twitter to win an Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer
I reviewed the Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One printer a couple of weeks ago and really liked it. It’s fast and very easy to use. I like being able to scan, fax and print with one device that also happens to be wireless. I asked the folks at Epson if they would let me give away [...] Filed in categories: Gear DiaryTagged: Follow me on Twitter to win an Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 4:27 pm.… - AutoSport HG400 Heads-Up Display
This heads-up display unit from AutoSport uses GPS technology to project your current speed and direction onto your windshield. It can be set to alert you when you are driving faster than a defined speed limit and it even has Bluetooth to display incoming calls from your mobile phone. Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: [...] Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: Bluetooth, Car, GPSAutoSport HG400 Heads-Up Display originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 12:27… - Sony PS3 Firmware Update Released
Sony announced today the release of Firmware Update v2.70 for the PS3. This update includes a new text chat feature that allows users to chat with networked friends in game or in chat rooms. The friends list will appear on the XMB (XcrossMediaBar). The new update also allows for external backup of purchased media, a [...] Filed in categories: Portable and Console GamingTagged: Playstation, PS3, SonySony PS3 Firmware Update Released originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 11:38 … - iPod Shuffle 4GB Review
Whenever Apple updates one of their products, it always seems to create a lot of buzz. When the third generation iPod Shuffle was announced a couple of weeks ago, the buzz was almost as audible as a hive of bees. Why so much attention for a sub $100 MP3 player that doesn’t even have a [...] Filed in categories: Audio / Video GearTagged: iPod, MP3, ShuffleiPod Shuffle 4GB Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 8:37 am.… - MSI Announces GX733 Gaming Notebook
Microstar International, famous lately for their Wind series netbooks, announced today they would be pushing further into the mobile gaming fray with the latest in their GX series of gamer targeted notebooks. Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: Gaming, MSI, notebookMSI Announces GX733 Gaming Notebook originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at [...] Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: Gaming, MSI, notebookMSI Announces GX733 Gaming Notebook originally appeared… - SISO Tablo Turns A Laptop Into a Tablet Computer
Brando brings us a sub $100 solution for adding tablet-like functionality to non-touch laptops. The $99 SISO Tablo is a USB powered clip that attaches to the top of your Windows XP or Vista laptop’s display. Then using the special stylus, you can input info by writing in the air or on the display itself. [...] Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: SISO Tablo Turns A Laptop Into a Tablet Computer originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 2, 2009 at 5:14 am.… - HTC announces the Snap QWERTY smartphone
Today HTC has announced the Snap Windows Mobile 6.1 GSM smartphone. This is a successor to the HTC Dash and includes an interesting new feature called Inner Circle. With Inner Circle, emails that are most important to you (from a pre-selected group of people), can be accessed with a click of a button, so that [...] Filed in categories: Spotlight GadgetsTagged: HTC, Smartphone, Windows MobileHTC announces the Snap QWERTY smartphone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 1, 2009 at 9:00 am… - Core Cases Customer Appreciation Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the annual customer appreciation sale at Core Cases. It might be April Fools day tomorrow, but it’s not a joke that everything on their site will be priced at $5. The site is currently on countdwon while they switch it for the sale. It will be back at midnight EST to start the [...] Filed in categories: Gear DiaryTagged: Core CasesCore Cases Customer Appreciation Day Tomorrow originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 31, 2009 at 3:45 pm.…
Gizmodo
- Bring The Stig Home With Top Gear's Stig-Copter [The Stig]
All we know is, he's called The Stig. And that now we can race through the air with an RC mini-helicopter styled after the mysterious Top Gear cast member's iconic helmet. More » … - This Pixar Luxo Jr Lookalike Lamp Was Made With a Bicycle Chain [Lamp]
Take the Pixar Luxo Jr Lamp and then remix it with a recycled bicycle chain and what do you get? An incredibly cute lookalike lamp that can be bent and shaped in multiple directions. More » … - How To Justify Charging $11,000 For A Single Car Wash [Cars]
This is 30-year-old Gurcharn Sahota. He runs a car washing business out of his parents' garage. Now, before you start laughing and calling him a failure, consider this: He regularly charges up to $11,000 to clean a single car. Here's how. More » … - Dry Off Your Wet Umbrella In Styrofoam Grass [Rain]
There has to be a better way of drying a wet umbrella than just shaking it silly. This Lawn for Rain concept—where you slide a wet umbrella into the styrofoam grass—might be it. More » … - The Mysterious Box That Refused To Leave Amazon's Warehouse [Mystery]
I've learned nothing during the three minutes that I spent watching this video except that someone's order just plain refused to be a good little box and leave Amazon's warehouse. I'd just really love to know what's inside. More » … - Make Your Hammer Feel Useful Even When It's Not Hammering [Concept]
Finally there's a tool box for people who just want their tools to look pretty. This concept by Tim Oelker incorporates your hammer into its design and gives the rest of your tools form-fitting homes. More » … - Minimalist Drawing Lamp Focuses Light Where You Need It [Lamp]
The Drawing Lamp, by designer Thomas Feichtner, is a barebones light source that can be leaned closer to your desk for a more focused glow. Feichtner describes the Drawing Lamp, which he designed for himself, as "reduced to the basics." More » … - Thank You/Damn You Sys Admins! [It]
National sys admin day is a good day to remember the complicated relationships we've all had with them. More » … - DIY Wearable Computer Turns You Into a Cyborg [DIY]
Someday humans and computers will meld together to create cyborgs. But instead of waiting for it, Martin Magnusson, a Swedish researcher and entrepreneur, has taken the first step and created a wearable computer that can be slung across the body. More » … - Meet QingTing, the Chinese Company that Copies Apple's Products and Website [Knockoff]
What did Picasso say again? Oh right. Good artists copy, great artists steal. By that logic, QingTing must be the greatest artist ever. [QingTing via giz-china] More » …
Engadget
- How would you change the Drobo FS?
After years of pleading, the fine folks over at Data Robotics finally gifted you with a Drobo NAS. They called it the Drobo FS, but we all know what the real skinny is. But is the five-bay, Ethernet-friendly storage robot really a dream come true? We've had nothing but success with it in our Time Machine setup, but as with pretty much any networked drive, we've heard reports here and there of frustrations and complications. For those who have sprung for the FS, we're curious to hear what you'd … - Rover Puck WiMAX hotspot gets FCC'd, traction on ice subject of fierce debate
The pool of choices for WiMAX hotspots continues to expand, and thanks to the FCC, we now know of another up-and-comer. The Rover Puck -- trademarked by Clearwire and previously unheard of -- joins the ranks Sprint's Overdrive and its various rebrandings by providing pocketable 4G WiFi service. Unlike its predecessors, however, we finally have a new, more aerodynamic form factor. There isn't much to the glean from the user manual at this point, and the oft-referenced Rover website still isn't l… - Augen Gentouch 78 preview
It's taken quite a bit of chasing (and Kmart stalking) this week to score Augen's $150 Gentouch Android tablet, but lo' and behold, the gadget is now in its rightful home... our home! We don't need to tell you that we ferociously ripped open the box to finally see how the Android 2.1 tablet performs, test out its touchscreen and see if it actually has access to app stores (unlike Augen's smartbook which we toyed with earlier this week). We're assuming you're just as eager to find out the answer… - Magic Trackpad review
Apple's Magic Trackpad isn't the first of its kind -- in fact, Wacom has been playing this game for awhile -- but it's the first of its kind from the cats in Cupertino, so obviously people take notice. The premise of such a device is stupidly simple: it's a laptop trackpad that lives on your desktop. Over the past few years, there have been rumors that Steve Jobs has his sights set on eliminating buttons from Apple products altogether, and this certainly feels like the next step in the plan. Bu… - EVO 4G's Froyo firmware was available for download, manual install (update)
Like we said, you don't have to wait until August 3rd to get your Android 2.2 Froyo update for the EVO 4G. You can grab the update file right now from HTC's servers (via source link). All you gotta do then is move the file to the root directory of your SD card, boot the phone into recovery mode (hold the "up" button while the phone is turning on), and select apply update from the associated .zip file -- you might also have to rename the file "update.zip" and expect a few other variations in the… - Motorola Sage: AT&T's next Android phone?
We tend to go into full-on conjecture mode when we see an interesting FCC filing, but our instincts haven't let us down in the past, so allow us to throw something out on the table. A new Motorola just hit the feds with 7.2Mbps HSDPA and 2Mbps HSUPA on the 850 and 1900MHz bands, quadband EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, AGPS, and a digital compass. In other words, this is definitely an Android set, and it could definitely work on AT&T. The Backflip's already looking plenty long in the tooth, and we w… - Motorola Droid getting Android 2.2 next week
We've just been dropped a brief note from Verizon that the original Droid will be getting the full Froyo treatment at some point next week. Considering the brevity of the announcement, it's entirely possible that this was thrown together in response to Sprint's EVO news -- but who cares? The more Android 2.2, the better, right? No official word on other Droid variants -- most of which are likely going to see Froyo updates soon -- but we'll be keeping our ears firmly planted to the ground.Motoro… - Samsung's Q3-bound tablet to boast 7-inch display, Android OS
Slowly but surely, Samsung's future as a tablet PC provider is taking shape. Details on the outfit's foray into the world of the slate has been trickling out over the past few months, and shortly after learning that a so-called Galaxy Tab would be out and about in Q3, now we're finding out two more critical details: screen size and operating system. According to the company, the Q3-bound device (assumed to be the aforesaid Galaxy Tab) will boast a smaller-than-average 7-inch screen, and rather t… - The Engadget Podcast, live at 5PM EST!
Another interesting week of news, and all the boys are in NYC, so the podcast should be extra-crispy. Can you handle it? Can we? Tune in at 5pm to find out -- the chat below is open now, so get comfy. P.S. And don't forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you out and about and you can't join in on the Flash-based fun below.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5PM EST!The Engadget Podcast, live at 5PM EST! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:… - BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls during Usain Bolt's sprints
It's not guaranteed to make you any smarter, but having such an intelligent little bird upside your ear may at least give you a minor boost in confidence. A full 1.5 years after the original Q1 made its debut, BlueAnt is introducing its Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset. Aside from being able to cancel out noise while traveling at up to 22mph (read: Usain Bolt's average walking speed), the Q2 also touts a fully integrated text-to-speech feature that belts out news, weather, sports and the latest gossi…
ThinkGeek
- CSS3 Generator
CSS3 Generator: Handy tool that spits out the syntax and associated vendor-prefixed CSS3 for properties like border-radius, box-shadow, multi-column layout and more. Especially helpful are the supported browsers icons with pop-up version numbers for each property.… - "Web design is not merely building. It’s not just designing. It’s not only the rest of the myriad..."
“Web design is not merely building. It’s not just designing. It’s not only the rest of the myriad disciplines and titles we all align ourselves with, but the culmination of all these things.” - Jason Santa Maria, A Real Web Design Application… - Bobby McKenna
Bobby McKenna: One of the most consistent and admired illustrators on Dribbble, Mr. McKenna just graduated from Notre Dame and is apparently looking for a job. Something tells me finding one won’t be a problem.… - Bye-Bye Redirect
A month into using Tumblr for the blog and portfolio here, and I’m still happy I made the move. Something that had been bothering me was the redirect that was required for the homepage. I couldn’t point simplebits.com at Tumblr completely. If I had, over 10 years of files and old archives would’ve vanished. Setting up a subdomain avoids that, but I wanted the blog to be the main index of the site. So redirecting simplebits.com to stream.simplebits.com was the best I could do. A ProxyPass r… - An interview with Think Vitamin
An interview with Think Vitamin: While I was in London for the Future of Web Design conference this past May, I had the pleasure of chatting with Keir Whitaker from Carsonified about Dribbble. You can also find the audio over at Huffduffer if you happen to huff the duff stuff.… - FontFonter
FontFonter: This is a wonderful tool. Enter a URL and replace its fonts with any of FontFonts web fonts. Hmm, this site looks rather nice with FF Dagny and FF Meta Serif replacing Helvetica and Georgia.… - 8 Faces
8 Faces: I just purchased a debut copy of Elliot Jay Stocks’ new print magazine that asks: “If you could only use eight typefaces for the rest of your life, which would you choose? 8 Faces is a new magazine for devotees of typography that asks this question — and many more — to eight leading designers from the fields of web design, print design, illustration, and of course type design itself.” Hurry though, only 1000 copies available.… - "I found myself resorting to the same button styles, shading techniques, etc… and having to force..."
“I found myself resorting to the same button styles, shading techniques, etc… and having to force myself to go back and change things up. I figured that if these guys can spend a year making a single piano, I could probably spend an extra couple hours here and there on refining these details.” - Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain on his redesign of Steinway & Sons… - Q & A with Jason Munn of the Small Stakes
Q & A with Jason Munn of the Small Stakes: Grain Edit interviews the prolific music poster designer. Have long been a fan, and now purchasing the book, which collects over 150 of Munn’s poster designs for various indie bands.… - Font metrics and vertical space in CSS
Font metrics and vertical space in CSS: Tim Brown from Typekit explains the complexities of visible and invisible vertical space between characters when typesetting with CSS.…
Ubergizmo
- Verizon To Push Android 2.2 Droid Update Next Week
Those on the original Motorola Droid will not have much longer to wait as the nation's largest carrier has sent a note to media stating that an Android 2.2 Froyo update will get pushed out to that device beginning next week. Updates can be performed over the air and comes hot on the heels of Sprint's announcement that the EVO 4G will get its Froyo update starting on August 3. Permalink: Verizon To Push Android 2.2 Droid Update Next Week from Ubergizmo | Hot: iPhone 4 Review, iP… - Rogers Collapses Under Canadian iPhone 4 Launch
The popularity of the iPhone 4 in Canada has led to the collapse of Rogers' activation system for the Apple-made smartphone. Although unlike in the US where there is an exclusive carrier so that all demand is driven to AT&T, Apple is using a multi-carrier strategy in Canada so that Rogers is not the only one handling iPhone activations. Carriers Bell, Fido, Tellus, and Virgin are all offering iPhone 4 devices, including Apple with its unlocked model. Although Rogers is affected by system ou… - New York City Subway Riders To Get Cell Phone Coverage
While Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders have had cell phone coverage--both for talk and data--for a while now crossing the tunnel from the East Bay into San Francisco, it seems that Manhattanites are finally going to get their gab on in the subways. MTA city transit officials had agreed to a deal with Transit Wireless to bring cellular reception underground three years ago and now the company is finally getting serious about its plans to bring voice and mobile data access to New York subways… - All Canadian iPhone 4 Sold Unlocked
It seems that Canadian users who are starting to purchase their iPhone 4s today are noticing that their Apple smartphones come unlocked out of the box, but there is a huge caveat to that: unless you specifically pay the full, unsubsidized retail price for the iPhone at an Apple Store in Canada, iPhone 4s purchased through Canadian carriers will get locked up when the phone gets activated through iTunes. That means that iPhone 4s are essentially shipped--and sold--unlocked, that is until Apple a… - SOS (Stress Outsourced System) to receive haptic massage as source of relief
The SOS (Stress Outsourced System) is a pretty unique idea, where this wearable unit will hold wireless signaling technology that is used to send out an SOS to fellow users worldwide whenever you feel that the world is working against you on that day. Those who receive your SOS have a choice to send a relief signal back to you, where you will receive it in the form of a haptic massage. It takes around a second or so for each recipient on the network to respond, where the clothing will generate … - Samsung Vibrant tethers without need for rooting
For those of you out there who want to make full use of their unlimted 3G account, you might want to check out tethering the Samsung Vibrant to your computer without the need to root the phone. This method utilizes a USB cable which will offer Internet access to Windows XP and Windows 7-powered computers. Using Samsung’s own Kies software, it will perform all the tethering needs, as long as use the magic number to connect on T-Mobile USA networks - ‘epc.tmobile.com’ for the AP… - Solar Powered Wireless Webcam
Iain Barclay has come up with the Solar Powered Wireless Webcam which he dubs the FieldCam. After all, this is one webcam which relies on the power of the sun to function, and not only that, it works fine sans wires. Using a handful of off-the-shelf parts, a 3G cellular phone dongle and router, and a custom circuit board, the FieldCam was born. Of course, the box will need to be placed in the field under the open skies for it to obtain a constant charge on a clear day, where it will collect eno… - HP 12C financial calculator emulated, runs on webOS
The webOS platform is not quite dead yet, and is pretty capable if placed in the right hands. We're talking about the HP 12c financial calculator being emulated on webOS, thanks to the magic of Javascript emulation. While this is not the full application, it will still let you perform all the relevant calculations that you've ever wanted to do with this classic. The program is known as Calc12c, where it will support both the Pre and the Pixi, delivering haptic feedback for each press of the on-… - Luxurite offers Glass TV, making it the biggest in the outdoor market
Contrary to popular belief, size does matter when it comes to TVs, and Luxurite intends to stay at the high end segment by offering its 82" Glass TV from the Giant series. This is a two-way mirror with an LCD display behind it. Whenever you activate the LCD, you will be able to see the display, although turning it off will let it function as a mirror. As a TV, it will deliver full HD resolution support, 120,000:1 contrast ratio and a three HDMI inputs. Being an outdoor TV, you can be sure that … - Oregon Scientific ATC 9K All Terrain Video Camera now available
For those who have a penchant for outdoor activities will find that Oregon Scientific's ATC 9K All Terrain Video Camera is extremely handy in recording their adventures. AFter all, it comes with an integrated G-Sensor as well as the ability to record HD video in 1080p. An LCD display is there for you to check out the latest adrenaline rush moment instantly, and for it to be water resistant is another plus point just in case watersports is your cup of tea. Depending on how much storage space the…
CrunchGear
- Test Pattern Mouse Pads For The Broadcasting Ephemera Buff In Your Life
It may be that not everyone finds old test patterns as entertaining as I do. I just love everything about them! I don’t know why! And yet — they wouldn’t really work with the aesthetic I’ve got going on my desk right now (black and metal (not black metal)), so it’s up to you guys [...]… - ATI Releases StarCraft II Anti-Aliasing Hotfix
This is just a heads-up for any ATI folks out there looking to add a little anti-aliasing to your StarCraft II-ing. ATI has released an updated driver, version 10.7a, that includes a hotfix that enables forced AA for the game. You have to activate AA inside the Catalyst Control Thingamajig outside of the game. End [...]… - Review: NOX Audio Specialist Gaming Headset
Short version: NOX’s first entry into the crowded gaming headset market sets itself apart with its portability, comfort, and ease of use. Features: Fold-up design Retractable microphone Xbox 360/PS3 compatibility (with Negotiator adapter) Earcup-mounted volume control MSRP: $79.99 Pros: Solid sound Very light and comfortable Actually pretty attractive Cons: Cord is short and rubbery Mic [...]… - New Price For Older Xbox 360 Bundles As Best Buy Clears Shelf Space
Best Buy is reducing the price on old-model Xbox 360 bundles Theyl need to be cleared out to make space for the new slim design. Packaged with the console will be either Final Fantasy XIII or Splinter Cell Conviction, depending on your choice. No custom art on the console, though. Both consoles will come with [...]… - Samsung’s Tablet: Android, 7-inch screen, August 11th announcement?
Samsung has a real chance of being a player in the tablet game. From what we've heard so far, their offering will be basically a larger version of the Galaxy S cell phone, called the Galaxy Tab. It will run Android, presumable 2.2, on a 7-inch screen. There might even be a phone function, something the iPad lacks. A Reuters report published today echoes pretty much all of that but notes that Samsung is shooting for a Q3 release. Interestingly enough, shortly after that report hit, I got a fa… - Some Say He Can Fly. All We Know Is, He’s Called The Stig Copter!
Here’s something you might have missed if you’re not in the UK. Top Gear is one of the most popular television programs in the world. With over 350 million viewers, it’s actually fairly surprising that there aren’t more licensed products out there. I guess James May could have his own line of “Captain Slow” sweaters, [...]… - New York City Subway To Get Wi-Fi, Cellphone Service
You’ll soon be able to use your phone in the New York City subway system. It’s part of a $200 million renovation of the system, which, well, not to say that it’s falling apart, but it’s seen better days. There used to be a W train, for example. Memories. The plan to wire the subway, [...]… - Prediction: The RIM BlackPad Will Crash And Burn Just Like The Storm
Sorry, BlackBerry fanboys, the BlackPad -- or whatever it will be called -- is going to flop in a monumental way. Remember how RIM's last iDevice clone, the Storm, failed in such a public way? Yep, it's going to happen all over again. RIM has no business making a consumer tablet. We all need to give major props to Research In Motion. They were really the first major player to make smartphones relevant by offering a nearly-bulletproof mobile emailing system to business. Eventually RIM started … - Keuring Could Put RFID Chips In Their Coffee Pods
According to an FCC filing, the folks at Keuring (they basically make a single serving coffee machine) could be adding RFID tags to their pods in order to allow the machine to sense the type of coffee being placed into the device. This would, in turn, allow the machine to change temperature, milk type, and whatever else the coffee requires.… - University Of Central Florida Developing Motion-Controlled Abstinence Simulator
Not a headline I was expecting to write today. A program at the University Of Central Florida is putting together a video game aimed at promoting abstinence among middle-school-age girls. It utilizes a full-body motion-capture studio to put girls in situations where they need to reject their pawing suitors. Right. Well. Couple things.…
Lifehacker: Gadgets
- How Can I Make iOS 4 Usable on My iPhone 3G? [Ask Lifehacker]
Dear Lifehacker, My iPhone has been intolerably slow since I upgraded to iOS 4, and while I know I can downgrade to 3.1.3 if I have to, I was wondering if I can do anything to speed things up on iOS 4. More » … - From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities [From The Tips Box]
Readers offer their best tips for getting a closer look at windows in Exposé, cleaning your mouse's scroll wheels, and managing your online identity. More » … - This Week's Most Popular Posts [Highlights]
This week we geeked out on DIY food projects, rebooted our attention span, made our Android smartphones truly a helluva lot smarter, and more. More » … - Less Spam, Please Generates Temporary, Anonymous Email Addresses On-the-Fly [Downloads]
Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Less Spam, Please adds an item to your right-click context menu to automatically generate an anonymous, disposable email address so you can try out a new service without fear of spam. More » … - Turn Off HTC's Sense UI on Your Android Phone and Use the Default Android Launcher [Android Tip]
While a lot of people really like HTC's custom Sense UI, many prefer the vanilla Android experience available on the Droid or Nexus One. Reader Duane shows us how to disable Sense on some HTC Android phones. More » … - Change Your Account's Gender in Web Services to Avoid Annoying Advertisements [Webapps]
The great (and sometimes annoying) thing about the internet is that most web services attempt to tailor their ads to you. Reader Defunctfrenzy, though, found that he actually got better ads by switching his gender in his account settings. More » … - Create a Shortcut Key to Replace Text with Hyperlinks in Any Editor [Autohotkey]
If you do most of your editing in a plain text environment, you don't get to take advantage of time-saving features like easily replacing text with hyperlinks—but a quick AutoHotkey script can make it much easier. More » … - Spotify Music App Delayed in U.S.—or Will Still Launch in 2010 [Music]
We were over the moon about Spotify when we first tried it out about a year ago, but despite lots of speculation, the service still isn't available in the U.S. Spotify's CEO projected the app's launch before the end of the year, but Billboard reports claim it's "back to square one". According to the folks at Spotify, however, it's still on course for a 2010 launch. It really is one of the best desktop music players we've used, so here's hoping it's still on course. More &r… - Freemake Is a Remarkably Simple, Yet Feature-Filled Video Converter and Editor [Downloads]
Windows only: With all video converting apps out there, it can get a bit overwhelming. Freemake combines almost everything you need into a clean, simple, one-stop-shop for all your video converting, editing, and burning needs. More » … - Cellphone and Wi-Fi Coverage Coming to New York City Subway [Cellphones]
Wireless access, including cellphone and Wi-Fi coverage, is coming to New York City subways, according to news site Bloomberg. More » …