Electricity-powered Datastorm data transfer device is retrolutionary
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Paul Miller, posted May 12th 2008 at 8:54AM Face it, that sneakernet setup of yours is way tired. What you need is a racist wireless data transfer device that fires 3.5-inch floppy disks at deadly velocity. Really, you’ve earned it. Video after the break. Read PermalinkEmail this68 CommentsFiled under: Wireless, NetworkingTags: sat-nav, computers, dap, home cinema (Read the full post about ‘Electricity-powered Datastorm data transfer device is retrolutionary’…)
Amazon Unbox content going HD on TiVo
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Darren Murph, posted May 11th 2008 at 2:26AM We had a pretty good feeling this would go down eventually, but we certainly didn’t see a confirmation (of sorts, anyway) coming this soon. Jim Denney, VP of product marketing at TiVo, has been quoted as saying that although the current version of Amazon Unbox can’t process high-definition content, TiVo and Amazon will jointly announce HD capabilities “in the not too distant future.” Granted, the content — whenever it does actually arrive — will only be accessible by “cable subscribers” with adequate bandwidth, but it’s not like that’s any sort of surprise. Sadly, details beyond what you’ve seen here were left out, but at least you can sleep soundly ton (Read the full post about ‘Amazon Unbox content going HD on TiVo’…)
Fisker Karma hybrid sports car spotted on test track complete with stripes and video
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted May 11th 2008 at 7:42AM Despite all the lawsuit hoopla over who-stole-what, Fisker Automotive is trudging along with its $80,000 Karma plug-in performance hybrid. New, stripey pictures of the actual vehicle in test runs popped up this week telling us that the Karma could actually hit dealers by 2009 as promised. The pictures are nice — so nice, in fact, that it turns out they were “leaked” by Fisker’s own PR agency along with a video. For review, the Fisker Karma will do 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and top out at 150MPH via an electric / internal-combustion hybrid engine. Latest word is that the combustion engine portion is of Volkswagen build. (Read the full post about ‘Fisker Karma hybrid sports car spotted on test track complete with stripes and video’…)
Clip Stik Ultra-Slim Fan
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
The Clip Stik Ultra-Slim Fan is one interested household gadget that offers an instant cooling breeze, no matter where you are. I guess with global warming and weird weather patterns happening all around, it makes perfect sense to keep a cool and calm head with this. Thanks to a slim “tower” design, this Lasko clip-on fan is easy to use anywhere. Clip it on a shelf or bookcase…or take off the clip and use it freestanding. Even a crowded desk or busy kitchen has room for this fan! Just clip it to a shelf, and you’ll be cooled and refreshed quickly and quietly. Two speeds—quick cooling or gentle breeze. Just adjust the swivel-action clip to direct the air flow where you need it, or away from paperwork. (Read the full post about ‘Clip Stik Ultra-Slim Fan’…)
Samsung Glyde review roundup
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Chris Ziegler, posted May 10th 2008 at 10:50AM The Samsung Glyde was one of the most hyped phones on an American carrier in recent memory leading up to its launch, and there’s one small problem with that: it’s hard to live up to the fanfare, no matter how good (or bad) the phone might be. A common early complaint coming out of the gate seems to be the lack of support for Verizon’s MediaFLO-based VCAST TV service, a service that the Glyde’s main competition, the Voyager, supports. The UI’s also getting panned for being a little more confusing that it needs to be; compounding matters is the fact that Phone Scoop describes it as a “push UI” on account of a fiddly touchscreen. (Read the full post about ‘Samsung Glyde review roundup’…)
TEO MP-301 brings Jesus and the MP3 together at long last
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted May 10th 2008 at 3:55PM Good lord. No, really. Good lord. The TEO MP-301 MP3 player from IceTech USA crams 1GB of media storage into — as you can see — a very Jesus-friendly form factor. The $49 player features a built-in microphone with voice recorder, mirrored front panel, and even a little speaker. According to reviews, the player has some serious interface issues and a weak screen, but if crucifixion is your thing, you can’t go wrong with this necklace cross-cum-mp3 player. Or is that the other way around? Is this an MP3 player that’s also a cross? Anyway, there you have it: the cross-shaped MP3 player, indeed.[Via Crave]ReadPermalinkEmail this85 CommentsFiled (Read the full post about ‘TEO MP-301 brings Jesus and the MP3 together at long last’…)
Nail ‘em power guzzlers with the Cost Controller Power Strip
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
If you’ve had the feeling that perhaps all’s not well with your monthly electricity bill, then there are two things you have to do. First, smack yourself for not making your home sufficiently energy-efficient. And second, get yourself the Cost Controller Power Strip to individually single out those appliances that are gobbling up electricity. This power strip with surge protection displays the power consumption of each device (rating 8-1800W) connected to it in terms of kilowatt-hour via a large LCD display. So you can configure the strip to monitor energy consumption by the hour, day, week or month, and then determine the exact nature of the energy bleed. (Read the full post about ‘Nail ‘em power guzzlers with the Cost Controller Power Strip’…)
Newman’s M8000 PMP: 250GB never looked so ugly
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
by Darren Murph, posted May 10th 2008 at 7:12AM Newman has never had much luck cranking out portable media players that were easy on the eyes, and unfortunately, things aren’t getting any better with the M8000. The bulky PMP features a 4-inch 320 x 240 resolution display, support for NES emulation and text viewing, a 1.3-megapixel camera, integrated speaker / microphone, video output, USB 2.0 connectivity and compatibility with a smattering of file formats. Unlike many craptacular rivals, this one comes in black or white and can be equipped with up to 250GB of internal hard drive space. (Read the full post about ‘Newman’s M8000 PMP: 250GB never looked so ugly’…)
Sony Style Mother’s Day package
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
What have you decided to get for Mother’s Day? Well, Sony has a Camcorder Package for the clueless, consisting of the Sony DCR-SR45 Handycam camcorder with the DVDirect VRD-MC5. Perfect for mom to record all those family moments, allowing her to transfer them to a DVD without the need for a middleman device such as a computer. It has a fair amount of storage space - 30GB to be exact, which is capable of holding up to 20 hours of content. Of course, this won’t preserve your favorite memories in high definition, but at least there is the memory keepsake, right? A 2.7″ touch screen LCD panel makes it a snap to control the camcorder even during the more boisterous family moments. (Read the full post about ‘Sony Style Mother’s Day package’…)
Cup eliminates the need for a stirring spoon
Posted by admin on May 12, 2008
I’ve never been much of a drinker, so the strongest thing you’ll usually find me drinking ins Mountain Dew. I don’t drink fancy coffees or teas, so I don’t normally have issues with spoons. However, if you’re wanting to eliminate this pesky utensil from your drinking routine, this cup would be the perfect way to do just that. This unique cup uses a floating mechanism, which is supported by a ceramic ball that rests at the base. When you shake it, the ball and float move about to mix up your drink. When you go to take a sip, you’ll find both objects resting gently out of the way at the bottom of the cup. Unfortunately this only appears to be a concept device. (Read the full post about ‘Cup eliminates the need for a stirring spoon’…)
