Posted on February 25th, 2008 by Reuben
Yes it is a bit late, but for those who missed it, the format war has officially been over for about a couple weeks. Toshiba made a statement saying that it will “no longer develop manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders”. It seems that ever since the fiasco at CES with Warner, HD DVD has been on the downhill.
Toshiba has they have also stated that they have no plans to adopt Blu-Ray, but as Blu-ray seems to be the new next-gen format, they may inevitably have to. Hit the jump for Toshiba’s press release.
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 by Reuben
Sony’s new XDV-D500 sports a 3-inch, 432 x 240 pixel resolution display with 160-degree viewing angle and a 500:1 contrast. Apparently it also has an impressive battery life of 8-hours of TV reception. Thanks to its 2GB internal memory, it can also record ‘up to 10 hours of scheduled programming’.
For you even tinier enthusiasts, the other model, XDV-G200, comes with a 2-inch LCD including AM/FM radio. However this model lacks the recording function. Unfortunately these two mini-TVs will only be available in Japan for about $400
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 by Reuben
The new 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch are now available in the Online Apple Store, with the same specs as its predecessors. The 3G iPhone is not in sight despite assurances, but we can be happy with what we have at the moment. Both new models will cost $499 and should be available immediately. Hit the jump for the press release.
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Reuben
While oddly resembling the companion cube to some gamers, JVC’s new SP-A440 speakers are to give a ‘broader’ sound coverage, resembling that of a surround sound experience. The SP-A440 has two play modes – theater mode provides the surround sound while music mode gives us a clear two-channel sound. Prepped to come in a multitude of colors (red, white silver, and naturally black), the new speakers should be shipping in late February in Japan for around $45. Hit the jump for additional pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Reuben
He’s done it again. From the man who brought us the Xbox 360 laptop – one of our personal favorite mods, and arguably the most awesome thing to grace us since sliced bread – has come out with his brand new Xbox 360 Elite laptop, taking portable consoles to a whole new level. We can’t begin to imagine how Ben Heck would go about accomplishing such an amazing feat, but we sure as hell can sit back and let the envy flow.
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Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Reuben
Ever wish you could blow your was inflatable? Ever wish you could blow up your mouse like a balloon? Well wish no more! Introducing, the Jelly Click. This inflatable mouse is here to cater to those who need ‘extreme portability’. Hit the jump for more details.
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Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Reuben
Unveiled in the, slightly underwhelming, Apple keynote, the MacBook air will finally start shipping to all you slim, lightweight laptop enthusiast who can finally carry their laptop in nothing more than an envelope. Though complaints have arisen stating that the specs leave something to be desired, it cannot be argued that the MacBook Air is one sexy laptop. Albeit a sexy laptop without a CD drive and limited USB port space. Nevertheless, Apple fanboys rejoice!
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Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Reuben
As of late, there have been rumors surrounding the demise of the 80GB PS3 and even more speculation about a 120GB+ model with the new dualshock 3 (rumble included this time ‘round) said to replace it. While the rumors continue to run rampant as usually, it seems that it has been confirmed by GameStop that the 80GB is on the way out to make room for a new model. One with undoubtedly a bigger HD drive and possibly the new controller. However, it must be said that nothing official remains of this news. We’ll have to wait patiently for word from the top to see if a new model is in sight.
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Posted on January 30th, 2008 by Reuben
Skype for the PSP was ‘officially’ unveiled at this year’s CES and today, finally, firmware update 3.90 brings it to a reality. Available via network update, those of you who live in Japan are going to have to wait a little while longer. Unfortunately, this shiny new feature will also require a shiny new PSP headset that retails at $20. Thankfully, everything else seems to be working fine, with a super sleek interface and a generally clear audio quality. There have, however, been some reports of noticeable lag when talking. Certainly nothing to put you off, but enough for you to notice it.
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Posted on January 21st, 2008 by Zac Davis
Firefox is getting all of the attention, but have you even heard of Flock? This unknown browser has changed my life. With its perfect RSS, favorites, and media organization. The portal system is amazing, getting rid the need for Windows Vista’s sidebar, and iGoogle. The media bar is so cool, I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s so easy to search for and subscribe to the best content now. Del.icio.us also integrates amazingly well with you local favorites. If you haven’t tried this browser yet, I suggest you click read more for the link. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on January 18th, 2008 by Zac Davis
Sears.com is offering the cheapest desktop on the market, now. The machine is called the Mirus, and it doesn’t include a monitor, but it is the first system to come equipped with the CNR.com Client, which is made by the same people who brought you Linspire. It can install both .deb and .rpm files in a single click, which is pretty nice. The system is actually $284.99, it it has a $100 mail-in rebate, making it $185, which edges it past WalMart’s $199 g-OS equipped PC. Click read more to read the specs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on January 18th, 2008 by Zac Davis
Pocket Protectors were all the rage for nerds for a while, let’s bring them back in style. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on January 18th, 2008 by Zac Davis
Do you like the sexy, sleek look of Mac’s GUI, but dislike the insane price? Or the lack of games, or for any other reason? Then this is the fix for you. This program takes your Windows installation and completely transforms it to look like Mac. Click read more for a link. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on January 15th, 2008 by Zac Davis
The FCC is asking for peoples’ help in deciding whether or not to grant a petition. cNET’s News.com has reported that in response to a petition sent to the FCC by many advocacy groups that support net neutrality, the FCC is open for comments, no matter which side you are on. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on July 27th, 2007 by nateroe
This amazing levitating globe uses some very cool technology to keep the globe perfectly suspended in the air. It uses a magnetic field sensor which continually measures the height of its suspension. Go to read more to watch the video!
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