Automated Home

Automated Home Readers Offer from AV JungleNew website www.avjungle.co.uk has just launched bringing home automators favourites like lighting control, HDMI over CAT5 and the Squeezebox and Sonos ranges. To celebrate the opening they are offering a 5% discount for all Automated Home readers during March and April - just enter 'Automated Home' at the checkout...
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:26 am

Streaming Your AVI & MKV Video Files to the iPadBeen wondering how you're going to be able to play all your AVI and MKV movies on your shiny new iPad next month? Here's the answer, a little £1.79 app from the iTunes store. We've confirmed with the developers of Air Video that the native iPad version is in the works, and we've tested it on the iPhone and are really impressed. Here's how it works...
» 10 Mar 2010, 2:53 am

AMX Control with New iRidium iPad AppRussian developers, iRidium Mobile, have just released the new version of their home automation control application. Available on a range of platforms, - most notably now the iPad too - the system can be used to control AMX, EIB/KNX, ABB, Berker, GIRA, Jung and Modbus with DALI , X10 and Domintell protocols in the works too. iRidium can also control XBMC, with support coming in the near future for Boxee, Windows Media Center and Apple TV...
» 9 Mar 2010, 11:10 pm

Mac Home Automation on your TV with Indigo and PlexPlex + Indigo + Harmony Remote = Home Automation Bliss Why do it? About a year ago, I decided to take the home automation plunge and sought out ways to automate my home's lighting, entertainment and HVAC systems. After doing a good deal of research, I concluded that the most cost-effective and flexible solution would be to utilitze Perceptive Automationís Indigo software and Smarthome's Insteon modules for the lighting and HVAC. Once I installed all the Insteon devices (which also included a garage door opener), I installed the Indigo software on an iMac in my study, connected the iMac to the Insteon adapter which plugs into the wall and my home automation dreams were off and running...
» 9 Mar 2010, 3:30 am

Clipsal C-Bus Wiser ReviewClipsal have recently unleashed the new CBUS Wiser unit which appears to offer a great deal of potential to home automaters with CBUS to expand their CBUS network with logic features and an out-of-the-box touchscreen centric control system.In essence, the Wiser unit combines the functions of a couple of existing CBUS units that you may already own, and additionally adds functionality not previously available in a hardware based unit. The Wiser performs the following functions on a CBUS network...
» 7 Mar 2010, 4:49 am

Useful USB Port Built Into Mains Wall SocketMaplin have just introduced a new UK 13A mains wall socket with built-in USB. The £14.99 device should help to clear up the scourge of the dreaded wall wart that scars the walls of many a room. The recent move to micro USB chargers by mobile phone manufacturers will mean you can use it for your cell phone as well as power or charge iPods, MP3 players, game consoles, digital cameras and a host of other consumer electronics. The initial design is available in a single socket format only (one each mains and USB sockets) and is un-switched. Read on for the full specs...
» 2 Mar 2010, 5:05 am

Project Natal Preview - Home Automation Implications?The Gadget Show's Jason Bradbury recently attended the Microsoft hosted preview of Project Natal - the next gen gaming interface for the XBox. Watching Jason's first impressions, especially the section on walking into your lounge, being recognised and using voice control, definitely have us thinking of the Home Automation possibilities around the technology.So after xbmc will the next reason to hack your XBox be to control your entire home? Will Natal live up to the hype, or will it just be another cute gaming interface building on what the Wii started. Let us know what you think in the comments below... W81PeswSWP0
» 26 Feb 2010, 2:30 am

Crestron iPad AppCrestron have announced their 'Crestron Mobile' and 'Crestron Mobile Pro' apps are now ready for the iPad. The new versions will be available to run on the iPhone and iPod touch as before, with the addition of the ability to run at the iPads native resolution...
» 23 Feb 2010, 12:41 am

Crestron Introduces New In-Wall iPod Docking StationCrestron have introduced the new CEN-IDOCV-DSW which combines the CEN-IDOCV Interface for Apple iPod functionality plus its tabletop dock into a single, 6 x 4 in-wall unit. This dual purpose interface and dock provide a flexible option for whole house audio and video distribution from Apple iPod, iPhone and iPod touch...
» 10 Feb 2010, 11:30 pm

Mac mini Server - 19 Inch Rack Mount Shelf ReviewThe UBL-MMR from Mk1 Studio is a 19 inch rackMount Shelf for your Mac mini server. Automated Home reader Ben McCormack reviews the hardware and shows us more photos of his home automation rack project...
» 9 Feb 2010, 12:03 am

The Duke SmartHomeLUTZTpU7RO8 We just spotted this video taken late last year on the Home Depot Smart Home, a live-in research laboratory operated by Duke's Pratt School of Engineering.
» 8 Feb 2010, 12:37 am

BoingBoing Gadgets

Somebody should make a phone like thisThe Sinclair Sovereign, a pocket calculator from 1976. [Planet Sinclair]...
» 8 Oct 2009, 8:52 am

Joey Roth's Ceramic SpeakersJoey Roth, designer of the wonderful Sorapot, has a new creation: Ceramic Speakers. As you can see, it's a speaker system made from porcelain, cork, and maple wood. I wanted to reduce the speaker system to its most simple form, using raw materials that show their natural beauty and aren't usually associated with electronics. Gorgeous, but quite beyond my price range! Roth is soliciting pre-orders for the first run, which is of just 200 pairs. They are $495 a set. Specs....
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:55 am

Sidekick servers "impacted" by outage.T-Mobile's Sidekick data outage entered its third day on Sunday, according to The Consumerist. The official word: While we anticipate a significant portion of data services to be restored by Monday, some richer data services may lag. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience as we work hard with Danger/Microsoft to resolve this issue. We will continue to keep our customers updated as we have news to share....
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:53 am

Little DogVia RGS...
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:51 am

If only these retro fake ads were for real products!Bobster855's collection of ancient "National Lampoon" advertisements is fantastic--like a cross between comic book ads and Skymall. I'm pretty sure that digital grandfather clock came to be....
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:37 am

Introducing the Kindle Gutenberg BookreaderThe end-user license agreement is up at McSweeney's: Congratulations on purchasing the newest iteration of our electronic readers, the Kindle Genius Browser. We have made this new device compatible with all previous versions of the e-book, but there are some new features we'd like to introduce....
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:33 am

Flotsam RobotsPrices start at $250. [Etsy via Dinosaurs and Robots]...
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:30 am

Technical illustrations by Karl Hans JankeAn entire world could be built around them. More at Biblio Odyssey....
» 5 Oct 2009, 7:26 am

48CakeI like Rob Brennan's cake. [flickr]...
» 5 Oct 2009, 5:03 am

In future America, car stops you.To wrap up our visit to its R&D lab in Palo Alto, Mercedes-Benz's Gordon Peredo demonstrated "Smart Stop," a wireless safety system that stops cars automatically when the driver fails to heed a red light....
» 2 Oct 2009, 1:58 pm

$9,995Etsy via Cult of Mac....
» 2 Oct 2009, 9:50 am

CNet - Crave

Hands-on: Xobni's insta-address book for BlackBerryWe're excited to dive deep into Xobni for BlackBerry, an uber-utility that complements--or replaces--your address book. Originally posted at The Download Blog
» 17 Mar 2010, 4:44 pm

Dialed In Podcast 119: CTIA and 4GNicole is waiting for her flight home from Austin, so Maggie Reardon joins Kent and Bonnie to talk CTIA. The fun starts next Tuesday in Las Vegas, thus we spend this episode of Dialed In dishing on what we'll see at America's favorite wireless trade show. 4G is ... Originally posted at Dialed In
» 17 Mar 2010, 4:34 pm

Zombies, karting, a fiery Frogger, and more: New iPhone games of the weekThis week's five newcomers offer a little something for everyone, but take my advice: steer clear of the new Frogger. Spring for the smashing ZombieSmash instead. Originally posted at iPhone Atlas
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:14 pm

Report: Google working on Google TV devicesGoogle, Intel, and Sony are reportedly working on Internet-connected set-top boxes and TVs that use Intel's Atom chips, Google's Android software, and Sony's hardware. Originally posted at Relevant Results
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:10 pm

Purple, powerful: Early take on Canon PowerShot SX210 ISThe SX210 packs a 14x optical zoom in a compact camera frame, but doesn't make for very good jokes.
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:01 pm

The self-driving car: Vehicle automation techWith all of the advances in vehicle automation and safety technology, cars that can drive themselves may actually be closer than you might think. Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:38 pm

Foldable plug wins Design of the Year awardMin-Kyu Choi's redesign of the charmingly bulky British three-pin plug has won the 2010 Brit Insurance Design of the Year award.
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:00 pm

Midrange Sony LED LCD sips power, turns off automaticallySony's midrange edge-lit LED-based LCD is nothing special from an image quality standpoint, but Internet video and eco fiends will find a lot to like.
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:59 pm

Nvidia releases new 3D drivers to fix fan issue(Updated) Nvidia responds to reports of most recent graphics card drivers behind fan failures.
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:55 pm

AT&T to sell eco-friendly phone chargerWireless operator is going green with a new cell phone charger that will save energy. Originally posted at Signal Strength
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:52 pm

Coolest Gadgets

LED Desk Lamp with Variable ColourSome people’s moods require different colors.  When you’re in a chipper mood you might want a bright shade or a darker one for those days after being out on the town all night long.  Well thankfully this lamp allows for you to decide how bright you want it and which shade you’d like as well.  [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:31 pm

USB Multi-Functional Mini SpeakerThis is the strangest looking gadget I’ve seen with the most normal sounding name.  That name itself barely even pulls you in, it’s the incredibly strange look that does the trick.  It looks about like something that would have been featured in the movie Gremlins.  It also makes me worry that they’ll release yet another [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:35 pm

Starburst Recycled BoomboxFor those of you that are eco-conscious with a serious sweet tooth, then this is the set of speakers for you.  It’s a boombox made out of an old Starburst box, giving you a constant reminder of your candy cravings.  I suppose that might be considered a good thing for those trying to curb their [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:38 am

Itch Chair does the job well for youWhile we can’t use our legs to give our backs a nice, long scratch whenever it starts to itch, there is always the option to use our hands – but what happens when we have just cut our fingernails, and do not have one of those wooden back scratchers? Enter the Itch Chair which will [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:30 am

Archerfish Solo – the thinking cameraWe would say that most cameras are dumb and require intelligent input to be of any use, but the Archerfish Solo aims to buck the trend by being the first “thinking” camera in the world. Having been introduced at CES earlier this January, the Cernium-developed Archerfish Solo is actually a compact, wireless, IP video camera that [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:00 am

My Apple Core gets rid of tanglesSomehow or rather, wires and cords seem to have a mind of their own, deviously plotting with one another to wind themselves up in a Gordian knot whenever there is nobody at the office or home. Well, My Apple Core prevents this unfortunate scenario from happening simply because it comes in a form factor that [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:30 am

Personal Theater kit for portable media playersDo you use your iPhone, iPod touch or other portable media players as the entertainment device of your choice? You might then want to consider the Personal Theater kit which comes with high quality graphics and detailed instructions on coming up with your very own mini movie theater that relies not on a cinema-class or [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:00 am

i-Got-Control for your Apple deviceDon’t be too happy that your Apple contraption (be it an iPhone, iPod touch or the upcoming iPad) is more or less capable of doing everything under the sun that a road warrior needs, otherwise there would not be room for improvement thanks to the genius of the folks at i-Got-it Corp., where they have [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:30 am

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» 16 Mar 2010, 10:01 pm

Razer has new mouse for leftiesWhile most folks out there are right handed, this does not give them the avenue to discriminate against us lefties, eh? Southpaws have more often than not been on the raw end of the deal when it comes to computer mice simply because most of these were designed to target right handed people, while a [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:00 am

Sony announces Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment PackSony wants more of your money, and with news that their PSP Go is even being outsold be the ancient PS2 in Japan, we guess they finally realized that the stock PSP-3000 is still the handheld console to purchase from their company. With that in mind, Sony has announced the availability of the limited-edition Metal [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 8:05 pm

D | All Things Digital

Irex's E-Reader Poses No Threat to the KindleIrex's DR800SG has a large, sharp screen for comfortable reading, but overall the device is clumsier to use than Amazon's Kindle.
» 10 Mar 2010, 6:03 pm

How to Watch Video, Wirelessly, on Your TV SetIntel's Wi-Di and MediaMall's PlayOn offer ways to watch your computer videos on your TV, but they are expensive solutions that have downsides.
» 3 Mar 2010, 6:03 pm

Mac Quicken Gets Deductions for Iffy UpgradeIntuit's upgrade of Mac Quicken keeps its promises, but is no match for the Windows version—and a step backward in some features on the 2007 Mac version.
» 24 Feb 2010, 6:04 pm

magicJack: Cheap, Way Overhyped, But Really WorksWalt reviews magicJack, an Internet-based device for making phone calls from a computer.
» 17 Feb 2010, 6:06 pm

Parallels Zips Past Fusion in Running Windows on MacsWalt reviews the latest software for running Windows on a Mac without rebooting.
» 10 Feb 2010, 6:04 pm

Two Little Laptops With a Lot to Offer Their Core UsersWalt Mossberg reviews Dell's M11x and Sony's Vaio X, two diminutive laptops aimed at radically different customers.
» 3 Feb 2010, 6:04 pm

New Mozilla Email Is Easier to Use, But Not Easy EnoughThunderbird 3 is a significant improvement over earlier versions, with some interesting new features. But all the techie rough edges still haven't been sanded off.
» 27 Jan 2010, 6:04 pm

Digital File Cabinet You Can Bring With You AnywhereWalt Mossberg reviews Evernote, which lets you create notes of text and photos and file them in your own searchable database, accessible on a number of devices.
» 20 Jan 2010, 6:03 pm

Sony's E-Reader Opens New Chapter in Kindle RivalryThe wireless Reader Daily Edition is a much-improved model that could make it more competitive with Kindle, but its interface takes some mastering, says Walt Mossberg.
» 13 Jan 2010, 6:03 pm

Google's Nexus One Is Bold New Face in Super-SmartphonesGoogle's new approach to super-smartphones is the first Android phone Walt would consider carrying as his everyday hand-held computer.
» 5 Jan 2010, 11:02 am

Engadget

UK Folding Plug takes home design award, emerges in USB-infused flavorIt's far and away one of the most genius concepts we've seen in the past year, and we couldn't possibly be happier for one Min-Kyu Choi. Said designer, who recently graduated from the Royal College of Art, was recently showered with laud after the above-pictured Folding Plug nabbed the gold in the Brit Insurance Design contest. Unfortunately, we're still no closer to understanding when some moneyed manufacturer will pick this up and start producing it, but hopefully this prize will reinforce its awesomeness and catch someone's eye. In related news, we're also seeing for the first time a Folding Plug version with USB ports on the exterior, which would be just about perfect for UK-based gadget junkies. Here's hoping this dream doesn't die jus
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:31 pm

Updated Archos 13 laptop to roll out next monthThis one looks to have largely gotten lost among the hubbub of CeBIT earlier this month, but it seems like Archos quietly announced a followup to its Archos 13 laptop, which is now set to debut sometime next month. Complete details are still a bit light unfortunately, but the revised model will sport that always desirably "classy look," along with an Atom D510, Windows 7 Home Premium for an OS and, presumably, a 13.3-inch display. No word on pricing just yet, but the original Archos 13 came in at an even $800. Updated Archos 13 laptop to roll out next month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Archos Lounge  |  Tweakers.net  | Email this | Comments
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:06 pm

EVGA Classified SR-2 fits two Xeon CPUs for 12 cores, exemplifies overkillRemember EVGA's seven-GPU motherboard monstrosity, the W555? That experimental beast of a board just got declassified -- and given immediate launch orders. Under the new "Classified SR-2" callsign, the board's layout has hardly changed since CES (though the heatsinks certainly got a makeover) but the big news here is that each of its two CPU sockets will support that fancy new Intel processor. As you're well aware, two times six is twelve -- and since each of the Xeon 5600's cores can handle 12 threads -- you're looking at the basis for a 24-threaded powerhouse for mondo multitasking performance. Factor in enough slots for 4-way SLI, CrossFireX and 48GB of RAM, and it's not hard to wonder why the red-and-black HPTX (15- x 13.6-inches!) cre
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:33 pm

Windows Phone 7 Series gaming, all up in the club (video!)So... look. Sometimes you find yourself in a Vegas club at 3AM, holding a Windows Phone 7 Series testing device loaded up with a working copy of The Harvest, and you shoot what might be world's shakiest video of the gameplay using a nearby Nexus One. It's practically a rite of passage in this town, right? Video after the break.Continue reading Windows Phone 7 Series gaming, all up in the club (video!)Windows Phone 7 Series gaming, all up in the club (video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:07 pm

BlackBerry push framework now available to all developersIt's been a year or so since RIM announced that push APIs had become available to its Alliance Program members, and now it looks like the rest of us are finally able to get in on the action (at least those of us who are BlackBerry devs). Starting today, access comes in two packages: either BlackBerry Push Essentials (the free version) or BlackBerry Push Plus with a number of tiers that reflect different options and price points. So, what are you waiting for? If it's good enough to implement in Weather Bug Elite it's good enough for your application, right? Hit the source link to get started.BlackBerry push framework now available to all developers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for us
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:47 pm

Is Canada's iPod tax back? And if so, will BJ Snowden get her cut?We know, BJ Snowden is an American artist -- but since her song "In Canada" is probably on every iPod and computer up north, we have to wonder whether a proposed amendment to the Canadian Copyright act will help her finally get what's coming to her. The brainchild of the New Democratic Party's Charlie Angus, the bill would extend 1997's Private Copying Levy "to the next generation of devices that consumers are using for copying sound recordings for personal use." Proponents of the plan says that it ensures that artists get paid for their work -- essentially, the government wants you to pay upfront for the music you're likely to steal anyways by taxing your next digital audio player purchase. Of course, much about the plan doesn't make sense
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:24 pm

Make it four: Google's Nexus One coming to SprintMaking the rounds, are we Google? Just over 24 hours after we saw an AT&T-friendly Nexus One go on sale, along come Sprint yelling "me too!" at the top of its lungs. Today marks the day that Google's first-ever smartphone now has at least a holding place on all four of the major US carriers, with T-Mobile nabbing it first and Verizon users still waiting for that vague "spring release." Unfortunately, Sprint's making us wait when it comes to finding out an exact price and release date, but at least we're assured that both are coming "soon."Make it four: Google's Nexus One coming to Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Sprint  | Email this | Comme
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:57 pm

Droid's Android 2.1 update going to 'a small number' of users tomorrowPossibly confirming those leaks suggesting that the first volley of Droid updates to Android 2.1 would be limited to just a quarter million folks, Verizon just shot out a statement to let everyone know that the over-the-air push is "being deployed to a small number of Verizon Wireless test users tomorrow afternoon." Beyond that, no dates are given for the rest of us to get in on the action -- probably because Verizon and Motorola need to see how the first group manages before sending out the remainder -- so for the moment, just hope that you're one of these incredibly blessed "test users" and stay tuned.Droid's Android 2.1 update going to 'a small number' of users tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:49:00 EST. P
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:49 pm

Palm's AT&T launch pushed back to summer?Palm might be able to use a bit of good news right about now, but it looks like it may not be able to count on that coming from AT&T. As AllThingsD's John Paczkowski reports, Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek is now saying that Palm's still as yet unconfirmed launch on AT&T has been pushed back from its rumored April debut to June or July. What's more, Misek says that the delay isn't one of the usual variety, with AT&T reportedly citing a "long list of technical issues with the Pre and Pixi," and even going so far as to decrease its initial order size and "sharply reduce" its marketing budget for the launch. Of course, we are still taking about a rumored delay to an unconfirmed launch, but we should be hearing directly from Palm soon enou
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:28 pm

Dell Vostro V13 reviewWhat if we told you there was a way to have the svelteness and power of Dell's $1,500 Adamo for less than half the price? You'd be interested, right? That's exactly why we've been trying to get a Dell Vostro V13 in-hand since its launch a few months ago. Besides starting at $449 - our unit's configuration rings up at a higher $844 -- the less-than-an-inch-thick, aluminum clad Vostro V13 promises five hours of battery life and good-enough everyday performance. Sure, it was created for small business types, but its blend of style, performance and price had us convinced that it could be the best ULV laptop out there. Ah, but is it? We'll tell you everything you want to know after the jump in our full review. Gallery: Dell Vostro V13 reviewCont
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:00 pm

Google issues statement on Nexus One sales, touts Android Market's 30,000 appsdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Google_Issues_Statement_On_Nexus_One_Sales'; Numbers released by Flurry Analytics yesterday suggested that Google's Nexus One had sold around 135,000 units in 74 days (the same amount of time it took the iPhone to hit a million) -- not a staggering number by any measure. Now, we don't really have any way to assess the accuracy of Flurry's data, but we spoke with Google's team about a few things, and here's what they had to say. For starters, Google wanted to assert the idea that selling lots of a single handset isn't the company's primary goal, an idea which makes sense considering how many handsets are currently available with Android. In our conversation, Google actually called out the sales figures for
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:39 am

Gear Live

Nexus One coming to SprintJust yesterday we let you know that the Nexus One had made it to AT&T and Rogers Wireless, and that it would be hitting Verizon this Spring. Well, Sprint, not wanted to be left out of the party, announced today that the Nexus One would be coming to their network as well! They have no price, nor a release date, but hey - at least now we know that Google’s flagship device will be available soon on all four major US wireless carriers. That’s gotta count for something, right?
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:20 pm

How Wired Magazine will look on the iPadAbove you’ll find a demo that Wired magazine gave during SXSW 2010, showing off what they figure their app will look like on portable tablets like the iPad and HP Slate. As you can see, it’s more than just a color PDF reader, as they have video elements and animated images in the magazine content, so they’ve actually taken the time to tailor the reading experience to the device. Consider us subscribed once this is available.
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:05 pm

Thule Crossover Backpack: Protect Your Nerdy-nessJust in case you’ve blown out a shoulder or three lugging around your insanely large laptop with the 10-key, Thule has come up with a solution: the Crossover Backpack.  Amongst the goodies that this bit of nerd-ware boasts, its padded, integrated notebook compartment is able to hold up to a 17-inch MacBook Pro and it has a heat-molded, crush-proof SafeZone compartment that protects your smartphone, sunglasses, and other fragile gear; now all that you have to do is carry it on your pigeon-shoulders without crushing your 92-pound Weezer-fueled skeleton beneath it.  Off to the comic-con with you, Thomas Dolby.
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:41 pm

Sprint Overdrive 4G mobile hotspot rescues iPhone from AT&T hellI’ve been playing with the Sprint Overdrive 4G mobile hotspot device that the company sent me a few weeks ago, and I’ve gotta say, this thing has come in handy way more often than I thought it would. So much so, in fact, that I find it to be an essential tool and I carry it around in my left jacket pocket everywhere I go at this point, and charge it over USB when I am in the car driving somewhere. I’ll be giving a few examples of how the 4G Overdrive device has come in handy over the next few days, but I wanted to start with this one because I know so many iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS owners out there that cry to the heavens to be saved from the vile clutches of AT&T and their constant network FAIL.
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:42 pm

How to win at ChatRoulette: Use a piano!Okay, so ChatRoulette is all the rage right now (although, admittedly, I have yet to give it a try,) and we think we found someone that you’ll want to be on the lookout for when you are randomly talking to um, random, individuals. If you come across Merton, the improvising piano player, give him a moment. Hit up the video above to see why. He definitely had us laughing with some of his classic lines.
» 16 Mar 2010, 3:36 pm

SXSW 2010: From Hulu to Yahoo Widgets: Will the Internet Transform the TV?Rovi Chief Evangelist, Richard Bullwinkle had an afternoon session at SXSW 2010, dealing with convergence in the living room, “From Hulu To Yahoo Widgets: Will The Internet Transform The TV?” He started the session with the statement “It is difficult to upgrade your television because it is affixed to a wall.”  With computers, you can go to a new website, such as moving your social network from myspace.com to facebook.com.  With a mobile phone you can delete the location centric Loopt app and load Foursquare or Whrrl.  But your television cannot be updated and it is typically maintained by someone who put it on the wall. With the American market being spread out over thousands of miles, broadband penetration and the speed of th
» 16 Mar 2010, 12:20 pm

Nexus One now compatible with AT&T and Rogers Wireless!Looks like Google is finally ready to be serious with the Nexus One. As of today, the device is fully compatible with AT&T 3G, as well as Canada’s Rogers Wireless 3G bands. Previously, you could use the Nexus One with those carriers, but you wouldn’t be able to get 3G speeds, so you were relegated to the much slower EDGE network. You can purchase the new model, which is the same as the upcoming Verizon and currently available T-Mobile Nexus One units in every other way, as an unlocked device without a service plan, directly from Google for $529.
» 16 Mar 2010, 11:33 am

SXSW 2010: Evan Williams Twitter keynoteThree years after the Twitter 2007 launch at South by Southwest, Evan Williams announced @anywhere pages at SXSW 2010.  This service allows web publishers to enable OAth Twitter logins, much like the Facebook Connect strategy.  They are not the first web service with hundreds of millions of users to attempt this tactic.  Hotmail users were able to use that log on on other sites via the Microsoft Passport service, after the software giant bought the first web mail provider in 1997. This account was used across all Microsoft platforms like Expedia and even shopping sites like Buy.com until it was ultimately removed from service in 2009.  Today, Facebook Connect allows their 300+ million users to log on and make comments on thousands of si
» 16 Mar 2010, 10:30 am

SXSW 2010: Playing with Place - Location-aware gamesKatheryn started off the session giving us geo location coordinates that only a machine would love.  Her followup to this was the context matters; our location around a place and who is around that space with us.  There is also excitement around discovery with geo.  An example could be geocache games which created back in the old old black and white LCD “latitude and longitude” GPS units and have worked their way into the App stores of the iPhone and Android handsets. Although location is in its infancy, Foursquare has opened their APIs and sites like gatsby.com are using location data + user preferences to send SMS messages to those who are in proximity with one another and could potentially benefit in meeting up in real life.  Wh
» 15 Mar 2010, 2:38 pm

Steve Jobs hates Google CEO Eric Schmidt?Those are some strong words, but if CNBC journalists and analysts are to be believed, the relationship between Apple and Google is so strained as they both compete to win in the mobile space that it has come to a point where “Steve Jobs simply hates Eric Schmidt.” Hey, if that hared fuels the fire of innovation and competition, then it’s the consumers who will walk away the winners in this battle. Amiright?
» 15 Mar 2010, 1:21 pm

SXSW 2010: We F*cked Up: Happy Cog and Friends Exploring Failures TogetherThis cleverly named, yet light hearted SXSW 2010 panel of Greg Storey, Will Reynolds, Greg Hoy, Tracey Halvosen and was narrated by Kevin Hoffman. Panelists told stories that technology consultants must deal with every day through interactions with their clients.  Most of the stories told were a bit sensationalized around a client’s unrealistic expectations, mostly in regard to time to complete a project or disagreements of which technology to base a project on.  It seems that clients always want it faster, and typically more complex that it needs to be - something that is typically mutually exclusive. Consultants are not perfect, and testing new features or methods on a client may prove to be disastrous when you work outside of your s
» 15 Mar 2010, 12:44 pm

Geek

Sprint customers can try out new phones virtuallySprint has teamed up with DeviceAnywhere, a company which specializes in end-to-end mobile testing, to give customers the ability to virtually test drive mobile devices online. DeviceAnywhere says that customers will have the ability to test out phone features “as if they are holding the device in their hand”. Of course, once you chose your [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:56 pm

Kingdom Hearts prequel coming to PSP this summerSquare Enix Ltd. announced today a prequel to the RPG saga, Kingdom Hearts. With a new mix of Disney and Square characters, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep will be released summer 2010, exclusively for the PSP.
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:22 pm

Google fails to trademark “Nexus One”Google suffered a setback recently when the company was turned down in its application to trademark the name “Nexus One”. The company had filed for the trademark back in December 2009, hoping to gain ownership of the name of its flagship mobile phone. The application was refused because of “likelihood of confusion” with an existing trademark [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:57 pm

Google updates Chrome with better privacy and automated site translationGoogle has posted a new Chrome for Windows version Wednesday that inherited two new features from a beta released earlier this month. The latest stable build carries a version number 4.1.248.1036 and enhances your browsing experience with an automatic page translation and improved privacy controls. Automated page translation, courtesy of Google Translate, works on auto-pilot checking [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:40 pm

MSI Wind U100 receives an iPad faceliftThe iPad needn’t strip you clean of your cash. If you own an MSI Wind and are into modding, you can turn your trusty old netbook into an iPad lookalike with some software trickery and a little bit of rewiring.  If all you’ve want is that big touchscreen and the iPhone-esque user interface, you should [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:15 pm

Xobni for BlackBerry creates magic address bookXobni for Outlook is a free utility that helps bring organization to your inbox and enhances your contacts by creating an automatic address book. This address book includes a profile for any person you have ever communicated with and even gives you some statistics around who you communicate with the most. The utility is clever [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:04 pm

Monster Hunter grows ten times more adorable with Hello Kitty costumesHello Kitty stamps herself onto everything you can imagine and a good number of things you can't. This time, the button-nosed kitten will be digging her little claws into a non-Hello Kitty video game franchise, Monster Hunter, Capcom announced in a press release Wednesday.
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:26 pm

Nvidia issues 197.13 drivers, corrects problems with 196.75As you probably recall from earlier this month, Nvidia had an issue with their 196.75 drivers. This wasn’t the sort or minor problem we often see in driver updates, like the new revision causing a small minority of players to experience problems playing game X if they had chipset Y. 196.75 was causing certain graphics [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:50 am

Apple bans all protective films from all its storesiPhone folks are all too aware all it takes to mar the shininess of their brand new device is ten minutes in their pocket with set of keys. In fact,  even picking up the device laying flat on your table in a hurry can result in ugly little scratches on the screen and the surrounding [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:35 am

URL shorteners slow down the web, study saysURL shortening is among the convenient things that have silently changed our browsing habits. Most people click shortened links without even thinking, although such URLs can misdirect us and even lead to malware sites. And now a new study has confirmed what some of us have been suspecting all along, that URL shorteners slow down [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:25 am

Facebook enhances its searchFacebook continues its improvements in an effort to keep and continue to grow its millions of users. The latest enhancement to come from the company this week is an improvement to its search feature. As Google would no doubt tell you search is pretty important. It’s the primary method for how users find things on the [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:16 am

Geeky Gadgets

Reminder – Win An iPod ShuffleJust a quick reminder to all our readers who are yet to enter this weeks Geeky Gadgets giveaway. This weeks prize is a brand new 2GB iPod Shuffle and you can even choose which color you would like. The contest is free to enter and open to readers from anywhere in the world, just follow the [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:42 am

HTC Desire Android Smartphone To Come In SilverThe HTC Desire is HTC’s latest Android smartphone, and it shares almost identical specifications to Google’s Nexus One which is also made by HTC. The HTC Desire features a 3.7 inch AMOLED WVGA touchscreen display, has a 1GHz Qualcomm snapdragon processor, a microSD card slot, A-GPS, GPS, and it comes with Google Android 2.1. It also features [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:13 am

Internet Explorer 9 Wont Support Windows XPMicrosoft [MSFT] has announced details of the latest version of its web browser Internet Explorer 9. Internet Explorer 9 will ass in support for HTML 5, which will add a host of new features including h.264 video playback, CSS3 support and SVG graphics, as well as a new Javascript engine and 2D graphics acceleration. One thing [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:20 am

i-Got-Control iPhone And iPod Touch Universal RemoteWe have seen quite a few different universal remote accessories for the iPhone and iPod Touch recently, the latest one is the i-Got-Control universal remote. The i-Got-Control is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and apparently Apple’s new iPad, it comes with 40,000 IR codes for different consumer electronic devices pre-programmed and an application that is [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:54 am

Shuttle XPC X50V2 Barebones All In One PCShuttle has added another all in one PC to its range with the launch of the Shuttle XPC X50V2. Shuttle XPC X50V2 is a barebones PC, which means you will need to add your own hard drive and memory. The Shuttle XPC X50V2 comes with a new dual core Intel Atom D510 Pine Trail processor and [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:42 am

Autotrader iPhone ApplicationUK motoring website Autotrader has just launched an iPhone application in the UK, called the Autotrader iPhone App. The Autotrader iPhone App lets you take a picture of a car license plate, the application then scans the picture, and will identify the make and model of the car. Once the scanning has been done you can [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 6:20 am

Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000, HD-5001 And HD-6000Microsoft [MSFT] has added three new HD web cameras to its LifeCam range with the launch of the LifeCam HD-5000, HD-5001 and HD-6000. The LifeCam HD-5000 and HD-5001 have the same feature but a slightly different design, both feature built in auto focus, a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and the ability to capture HD video in [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:37 am

Razer Launches Left Handed Gaming MouseRazer has launched a new gaming mouse which is specifically designed for left handed gamers, the Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition. The Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition features an ergonomic left handed design and a 3500dpi 3.5G infrared sensor with 1000hz polling, and five programmable buttons. “Leftie gamers have long been requesting that we develop a [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 5:23 am

Astro A30 Cross Gaming HeadsetIf you own more than one games console, and are looking for a headset that you can use with all of them then you may want to check out the Astro A30 cross gaming headset. The Astro A30 comes with three different adapters that will work with virtually all the games consoles available today including the [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 4:44 am

No Copy And Paste For Windows Phone 7 SmartphonesIt looks like Microsoft [MSFT] has decided to leave an important feature out of  Windows Phone 7 smartphones, Copy and Paste. Microsoft’s Windows Phone Executive Todd Brix said  “We don’t enable copy and paste and we do that very intentionally”, it does seem somewhat of a strange move considering the amount of hassle Apple received over [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 3:43 am

iLuv App Station iPhone Dock Now AvailableSome of our readers will remember the the iLuv App Station iPhone dock that we featured on the site back in January. Good news if you have been waiting to get your hands on one, as the iLuv App Station iPhone Dock is now available. The iLuv App Station iPhone Dock is designed to be used [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:59 am

Gizmodo

Does WiMax Matter in a Phone? [Editorial]We already know 4G data is going to be good in getting massloads of data to your laptops on the go, but how good is it for phones? For example, is Sprint's upcoming HTC WiMax phone going to be useful? More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:50 pm

Google's Trademark Application for the "Nexus One" Name Was Rejected [Google]On December 10, 2009, Google applied for a trademark on the Nexus One name, but it looks like they've been rejected: More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:36 pm

Google TV Set-Top Box In the Works From Google, Intel and Sony [Google]We knew that Google had its sights on the living room, but the NYTimes has new details on Google TV, an ambitious platform to deliver web content to Android-based set-top boxes and TVs through partnerships with Sony, Intel, and Logitech. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:30 pm

Drops Let You Caress People Remotely [Concept]"Oooooh...hmmmyes, please. Up to the left, to the left, up, up, no, a little down, doooown, theretherethere... A little to the right? Oh yes. Theeeere! Aaaahooooohuuuuh. So good." This is how I wish the Drops worked. But it's still neat. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:20 pm

Verizon: Android 2.1 Upgrade for Droid Begins Tomorrow [Verizon]We heard whispers of it yesterday, but now Verizon has confirmed it: More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:15 pm

Scientists Successfully Embed Silicon Chips Inside Human Cells [Science]Scientists have already created mini-cyborgs out of living cells and semiconductor materials, but now biological cells can also contain tiny silicon chips, which could become sensors that monitor microscopic activities, deliver drugs to target cells or even repair cell structures. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 2:03 pm

Big Data, Big Problems: The Trouble With Storage Overload [Memory Forever]We collect an astonishing amount of digital information. But as the Economist recently pointed out in a special reports, we've long since surpassed our ability to store and process it all. Big data is here, and it's causing big problems. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:40 pm

HELLO STEVE JOBS [Self-Promotion]Well isn't that nice! Silicon Alley Insider has it on good authority that Gizmodo is one of the tech sites Steve Jobs has bookmarked in Safari on his iPad. Hi, Steve! We knew he was a fan, but I'm glad to see he's keeping up with us tablet-style, even after letting Bill Gates' byline run here sometime last year. How do we look on that 1024x768 screen? My email's below. Or better yet: drop us a line in the comments. P.S. Can you get us an iPad early? Seriously, it would make life a lot easier! [SAI] More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:17 pm

Shooting Challenge: Reflection In a Mirror [Photography]It's the oldest trick in the book—reflect any object in a mirror and said object becomes infinitely more artsy. For this week's Shooting Challenge, let's show the world why mirrored surfaces have still got it. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:20 pm

Nexus One Coming To Sprint, Too [Nexusone]Perhaps spurred on by yesterday's flurry of Google phone activity, Sprint confirmed that the Nexus One will be coming to its network, though the price and date are yet to be announced. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:12 pm

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]What makes a great deal? Savings of course, like with today's 47" inch HDTV from Hitachi, get a Lenovo ideapad on the cheap, and with the warmer weather have yourself a free ice too. More »
» 17 Mar 2010, 12:00 pm

Oh Gizmo!

Windows Phone 7 Series To Lack Copy And PasteBy Chris Scott Barr If Apple learned nothing else after releasing the first two versions of their iPhone software, it was that users wanted copy and paste functionality. It seems like everyone and their brother myself (and my brother) voiced their frustration at Apple’s apparent disregard for a feature that everyone clearly wanted. Thankfully, such a [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:19 am

Romain Gauthier Mechanical Cufflinks Are Awesomely Over-EngineeredBy Andrew Liszewski My daily routine doesn’t require me to wear or even own a pair of cufflinks, but I’m sure the day I do need a pair these mechanical versions from watchmaker Romain Gauthier will be well out of my price range. The cufflinks will be officially unveiled at this year’s Baselworld Watch and Jewellery [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 11:04 pm

Yoshi Tongue ScarfBy Andrew Liszewski If it wasn’t pushing 60°F where I live, I’d be all over this Yoshi tongue scarf, created by Etsy seller ShadowsInTheNyte. It’s 72.5 inches long, made from 100% acrylic yarn and features Yoshi’s head on one end, from which his red tongue protrudes. Normally the scarf is $45 but since it’s been making [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 10:03 pm

PETA-Friendly Bear Skin RugBy Andrew Liszewski Always wanted a bear skin rug but were worried about the wrath of PETA? Or maybe you just haven’t been able to nail down a single motif for your living room renovation? Either way, Lise Lefebvre’s Barenjager or ‘Bear Hunter’ rug is an almost stylish cross between having a rustic bear skin on [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 10:02 pm

Sony Unveils New MDR-RF4000K Wireless HeadphonesBy Andrew Liszewski Yesterday Sony announced a couple of new cordless headphones for privately enjoying your home theater setup, and the MDR-RF4000K, pictured above, is definitely the more interesting of the two. The headphones use a secure digital RF signal which provides a decent range of up to 30 meters or around 100 feet, and their [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 9:24 am

Easy To Thread Spiral Eye NeedlesBy Andrew Liszewski We’ve got robotic rovers crawling over the surface of Mars (at least we did) and put 12 men on the moon, but it took an inventive mom from Minnesota to come up with a sewing needle that’s dead-easy to thread. Pam Turner’s Spiral Eye Needles feature a simple yet clever design that makes [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 6:18 am

Spring Design Alex eBook Reader Now Available for Pre-orderBy Andrew Liszewski If you’re not suffering from iPad fever, there’s a good chance you still have your eyes on an e-paper based book reader, and the Spring Design Alex we first brought you back in October, and spent some time with at CES, is now officially available for pre-order for those of you who’ve been [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 6:03 am

Rocket Powered Helicopter Is Crazier Than It SoundsBy Evan Ackerman Rather than being powered by a conventional engine, someone decided that it would be a good idea to install itty bitty rocket engines on the tips of the blades of this helicopter to power it. And the really scary part is that it works. Very well, in fact. The hydrogen peroxide rockets (the [...]
» 16 Mar 2010, 2:56 am

Coffee Delivered Via InhalerBy Chris Scott Barr Do you grow tired of drinking coffee?  I don’t mean the flavor, or even the hassle one has to go through to procure a good cup of Joe. No, I mean are you tired of having to lift a cup to your lips and drink every few minutes in order to get [...]
» 15 Mar 2010, 10:39 pm

A-Team: The Complete Series DVD Box SetBy Andrew Liszewski Thanks to hundreds of cable specialty channels with thousands of hours to fill every week, I get to watch reruns of all the classic sitcoms and TV shows I grew up with back in the 80’s. For the most part I’m left feeling that the first 18 years of my life could have [...]
» 15 Mar 2010, 10:39 pm

PersonalFile Products

FAQ: Buying the right Windows 7 upgradeWhen I wrote on Monday about the ins and outs of what counts as proper licensing of Windows 7, I was worried that it might turn into a flame war. But, instead, readers sent in a whole bunch of really good questions on the intricacies of licensing Windows 7 that went beyond the basics I had covered. ...
» 5 Nov 2009, 8:55 am

Leaked docs confirm Droid Eris details: November 6, $99(Credit: Engadget) New leaked documents suggest all the Droid Eris grumblings we've heard were true: it should launch November 6, and it will supposedly run $99 after rebate. That's pretty cheap considering it matches the specs of the $180 Hero. What we've heard about the HTC Eris ...
» 2 Nov 2009, 2:59 pm

J.D. Power smartphone study ranks iPhone #1 in customer satisfactionFiled under: Enterprise, Wireless, Odds and ends, Surveys and Polls, Apple, iPhoneI don't know about you, but when I hear the name "J.D. Power and Associates," I think of customer satisfaction for automobile manufacturers. The company also does customer satisfaction surveys in a number of other industries, and yesterday they released the 2009 Wireless Consumer Smartphone Satisfaction Survey and the 2009 Wireless Business Smartphone Satisfaction Survey. As you might not expect after all of the commenter griping we see about the iPhone, Apple nabbed the number one spot in customer satisfaction in both the consumer and business surveys. As you can see in the regretfully fuzzy screenshot above, the iPhone took first-place honors in the consu
» 11 Oct 2009, 8:22 pm

iPhone's Google Maps app now shows adsFiled under: Software, iPhone, iPod touchHave you noticed the new "Sponsored Link" search results showing up when you search in Google Maps on your iPhone? These new search results are ads. They're easy to pick out, because they use a customized icon instead of the typical push pin icon. While it's not surprising that Google is going to want to find every way possible to monetize its mapping service, it's still a little disconcerting to see these results popping up. Given this obvious new revenue stream, it makes us wonder whether Apple wants to get in on the lucrative mapping action. Their recent purchase of the mapping service company Placebase certainly suggests the possibility. Do you mind seeing ads intermingled with your map search re
» 11 Oct 2009, 8:21 pm

Sneak peek at Dell's even-slimmer new Adamo(Credit: Dell) Dell offers a tantalizing sneak peek at a revamped Adamo laptop today, with a photo and brief teaser description of the new system: 9/9/09 comes only once and today Dell is offering a glimpse of its highly stylized, thin 9.99-millimeter Adamo By Dell concept that'...
» 22 Sep 2009, 9:09 am

Microsoft to take on the Apple tablet?With the hype around Apple's near-certain upcoming tablet PC seemingly cooling off, our attention now turns to Microsoft--as the company is rumored to be preemptively working on its own Apple-tablet killer. ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley reports that Microsoft plans to create a tablet, which is based in part on ...
» 22 Sep 2009, 9:08 am

Snow Leopard selling faster than LeopardFiled under: Retail, Software, Snow LeopardThey aren't flying off the shelves, but early signs are that Snow Leopard boxes are far exceeding sales of Leopard, and 4 times higher than sales of Tiger. That's the assessment of the NPD group, which tracks retail sales for many industries. The firm also notes that sales declined about 25% from week 1 to week 2, again, far better than both Leopard and Tiger. Tiger was released in April of 2005 and Leopard hit the streets in October of 2007. Of course, Snow Leopard sells for US$100.00 lower than the price of previous versions of Mac OS X, so that could be a large part of the success of the release. Stephen Baker of NPD noted, "As we head into the fall selling season, and the release of another
» 21 Sep 2009, 9:27 am

Dell's 9.99 MacBook Air Killer Design ConceptApple’s flagship laptop, the MacBook Air, is a beauty. Very thin, very light, it is a piece of art. There have been three attempts so far to build a product that would outdo the Air: the HP Voodoo Envy, the Lenovo ThinkPad X300, and most recently, the Dell Adamo. Let’s talk about each, and end with the 9.99 design concept, the only product I’ve recently seen that could make us forget the MacBook Air....
» 10 Sep 2009, 2:14 pm

iPod nano: Cheaper, more features, and a video camera too!Filed under: iPod nano Apple appears to be aiming right at the Flip market with its release of the updated iPod nano today. A quick rundown includes: Storage capacity: 8GB for $149USD, 16GB for $179USD. 2.2-inch color display. 240-by-376-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch. Battery: 24 hour playback for audio, 5 hours for video Video camera. H.264 VGA video, 640 by 480 pixels, up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio. Real-time special effects include: Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl FM radio featuring iTunes tagging and live pausing (for those who still like to listen to Delilah.) Pedometer and
» 9 Sep 2009, 11:55 am

AT&T Announces Rollout Plans for 7.2 Mbps 3G ServiceAT&T today announced its plans for rolling out 7.2 Mbps 3G data service on its network. Deployment will begin in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami, with service in those cities beginning by the end of the year. Service will...
» 9 Sep 2009, 8:44 am

Survey: Average iPhone user has spent $80 on appsFiled under: Analysis / Opinion, Software, Freeware, Developer, iPhone, App Store$80 on apps? I didn't think it was that much, but after going over estimates in my head, that sounds about right, actually. A survey of 1200 App Store customers estimates that we've spent about $80 on applications so far, with an average of about 65 applications per customer. There's a little weirdness in those figures though: they also say that 65% of the apps downloaded were free, and that the average app price was $1.56. There's some extra information hidden in there: if 65% of the apps are $0, and the average price is still up above $1, that means people are spending way more than $1 on the apps that they do buy. More research seems needed there. There's a
» 8 Sep 2009, 10:39 am

Product Reviews

Splinter Cell: Conviction, Follow Sam Fisher on TwitterIf you are a big Splinter Cell fan this next news may interest you, you can now follow Sam Fisher on Twitter, to follow him check out this link. Exactly what Ubisoft are going to use this account for is a little unclear, however tweets so far have included “drunk driver… never believed that. I’ll do [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:50 am

Fujistu ProGREEN Laptop Line: Offer 18 Hours of Battery LifeThese days it seems as if portable device manufacturers see impressive battery life as a high priority when designing new laptops, netbooks etc, that said Fujitsu’s claims for their new ProGREEN laptops completely set a new standard for manufacturers to aim towards. There are two laptops which are currently known to be part of their ProGREEN [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:19 am

Google vs Facebook: Facebook more visited in the USThe growth of Facebook has been massive over the last couple of years, however I must admit I never saw this next news coming, Facebook is now the most visited site in the US. Prior to this Google held the number one spot, however now Facebook is responsible for 7.07 percent of web visits in the [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:05 am

Aliens Vs Predator (PS3 and Xbox 360): Patch update adds balancing and weapon tweaksI’m sure this piece of news will be like an early Christmas present for owners of Aliens Vs Predator, as it has been confirmed that a patch update is on the way for the game – intended to fix up the series of issues affecting the multiplayer portion of the game. As reported from VG247, [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:07 am

Updated Apple MacBook Pro, Air and Mac Pro: New PriceWe have heard a number of rumors that Apple were updating a range of their products, as well as offering a more respectable price. We can tell you that Apple have updated the prices of their MacBook Pro, Air and MacBook Pro; this is according to PC Authority. Engadget thought that they would take a closer [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 9:00 am

F1 2010 (PS3, Xbox 360): First video footage released by CodemastersWe have some great news for F1 fans now, as Codemasters has just unleashed the very first video footage for the game – expected to release on consoles in September. The video comes to us courtesy of IGN, and gives you a first glimpse of how the game is looking. It is worth pointing out [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:56 am

Windows Phone 7: New Samsung Slate is a Microsoft hack of i8910HD phoneSome interesting news to bring you now, as it has been revealed that the ‘Samsung Slate’ – previously thought to be the second Windows Phone 7 handset, isn’t an official product from Samsung at all. According to this report from Pocket-Lint, the handset that Microsoft showed at MIX10 this week, is actually a Samsung i8910HD, [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:48 am

Windows Phone 7: Full details of developer tools releasedFor all you developers out there who are planning on working within Microsoft’s Phone 7 Series operating system, you’ll be pleased to know that Microsoft has just detailed the series of tools that you will have at your disposal. As reported from Information Week, it is understood that the majority of these tools have been [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:37 am

Internet Explorer will not support Windows XPFollowing on from our previous post, in which Microsoft announced details regarding HTML5 support within their new Internet Explorer 9 browser, it has also been confirmed that the browser will not have support for Windows XP. As reported from Geeky-Gadgets, other features aside from HTML5 within IE9, include the likes of CSS3 support, 2D graphics [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 8:25 am

Tiger Woods: EA issue statement on his return to the MastersFollowing on from Tiger Wood’s admission that he will be returning to action at this year’s Masters tournament, EA’s Peter Moore has also spoken out on Tiger’s decision to return so soon. As reported from VG247, the president of EA used his personal blog to give his opinions on Tiger’s return, stating that they are [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:27 am

Pogoplug Update offers PS3 and Xbox 360 StreamingThere is no denying how awesome the Sony PS3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 are, but there are a few things that both game consoles could do with – one of them is the ability to stream media from a computer or media server. A software update from Popgoplug will now make this possible. Cnet News has [...]
» 17 Mar 2010, 7:15 am

Uber Gizmo

Google Nexus One heads for SprintLooks like Sprint will be yet another carrier that will carry the Google Nexus One which they hope will be able to take full advantage of Sprint’s 3G Mobile Broadband Network. There is no word on pricing or availability, but do expect some news concerning both to be available pretty soon. Sprint touts that their 3G network has double the coverage of AT&T and 10 times that of T-Mobile when based on square miles. Expect Sprint's Nexus One to be powered by the Android 2.1 operating system. Other hardware specifications remain intact, so why not check out our review of the Nexus One and see whether it rocks your boat or not? Permalink: Google Nexus One heads for Sprint from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Pa
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:22 pm

ICOO E900P portable media playerAnother day, another portable media player to hit the market - this time round it would be the ICOO E900P which boasts support for 1280p videos - yup, you read that right. Forget about full HD as the E900P ushers in an even higher resolution, eh? Too bad the drawback would be less storage space due to the larger file size. Features include a 5" display at 800 × 480 resolution, USB on the go, support for popular audio and video codecs as well as a YPbPr port for video output. Funny how there is no HDMI port on this - what a shame! Permalink: ICOO E900P portable media player from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:15 pm

Typeface personalized fontMost of you out there love to stand out from the rest of the crowd, and the world is full of personalization for some egoistic reason or another. Same can be said for Typeface - personalized fonts which is based on how your mug looks like. That's right, this new business concept will analyze what your face looks like, converting it into an appropriate font. No idea on how the technology works, but woe to you if your font is illegible to most folks - guess it is time to get a little nip and tuck, eh? Permalink: Typeface personalized font from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:13 pm

Bing market share increasesInteresting - US search market figures for last month by Nielsen points towards the ascension of Microsoft's Bing with Google's market share figures dropping. With Bing being the default search engine for Internet Explorer and Motorola's range of Android-powered handsets, Microsoft must be doing something right to keep 'em coming back for more. Proportionately speaking, Bing experienced a 14.7% increase compared to Google - which is a totally different story from its traditional path which came at the expense of Yahoo instead. Where do you think will be Bing's saturation point? Permalink: Bing market share increases from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:09 pm

Cody humanoid robotCheck out this humanoid robot known as Cody, who is able to perform a variety of basic functions such as opening doors, drawers and cabinets. One is able to control it using a controller that resembles that of a PlayStation console, or you can also choose to rely on the force-torque sensors in the robot’s wrists to have it moving. Basically, it allows folks who are unfamiliar with video game interfaces to make Cody move around and about. Features include stereo cameras for vision as well as a laser range finder. Permalink: Cody humanoid robot from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:05 pm

Acer Calpella Timeline series notebooks ready to be unleashedAcer is working to roll out its Calpella Timeline series of notebooks when March 22nd rolls around, featuring machines which run on Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors. The series will feature a variety of display sizes that range anywhere from 13" to 15", boasting an 8-hour battery life which is similar to their current ultra-thin Timeline models. They might share the same thickness as that of current Timeline models, although their weight will be increased due to the cooling modules within. No idea on pricing details though. Permalink: Acer Calpella Timeline series notebooks ready to be unleashed from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 1:01 pm

Google Makes It Easier To Migrate From Microsoft Exchange To Google AppsIf you’re currently running Microsoft Exchange in your office and have been toying with the idea of migrating to Google Apps, but the pain of migration might have stopped you, Google has just made it easier for you to do so. The search engine giant has released a new migration tool that will help you migrate your company’s email, calendar, and contact data from Microsoft Exchange to Google Apps. The good news is that it just takes a few steps, it’s efficient, fast and (apparently) painless. Users can even continue to use Microsoft Exchange during the process of migration. Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Exchange currently works with Exchange 2003 and 2007 and both on-premise and hosted Exchange. So will you be moving to Google App
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:33 am

Sprint To Unveil HTC Supersonic Next WeekWord is going around that Sprint will be unveiling the HTC Supersonic, the first handset compatible with Sprint’s 4G data network, at CTIA next week. The device should be running on Sprint’s new WiMAX network, which should offer speeds up to 10 times faster than current networks. Until now, Sprint only has WiMAX in a few dozen cities, so if you’re a frequent traveler, WiMAX might not be your favorite thing. Of course, let’s not forget the Sprint Overdrive that we recently reviewed too. Looks like we’ll have to wait a few more days will we get the full details on the HTC Supersonic. Till then, stay tuned! Permalink: Sprint To Unveil HTC Supersonic Next Week from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Pap
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:24 am

Nokia CS-12 Internet Stick Headed For AT&TWhile there isn’t any official word from Nokia or AT&T just yet, a recent FCC filing seems to indicate that Nokia’s CS-12 Internet Stick might be headed for AT&T, as it features all the appropriate GSM and WCDMA bands needed for AT&T’s network. AT&T’s current network won’t be able to hit the CS-12’s 5.56Mbps speeds, as the network is still stuck on 3.6Mbps, but if the connection is stable, it shouldn’t be that bad. FCC Filing. Permalink: Nokia CS-12 Internet Stick Headed For AT&T from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 11:04 am

iLuv ISP150 Bar SpeakeriLuv is ready to rock and roll with the ISP150 Bar Speaker, where it will turn the rather ordinary iPod into a portable disco - assuming you aren't rocking out in some huge hall, of course. Meant to work in tandem with the iPad, notebook and iPod, its integrated speakers can be powered via USB or a quartet of AAA batteries. Features include a 3.5mm audio jack, USB connectivity as well as a power switch and volume control. At $34.99 a pop, we wonder who would want to lug it around on their travels since it doesn't seem all that convenient. Permalink: iLuv ISP150 Bar Speaker from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:59 am

Samsung BD-C6900 Blu-ray player shipsIf you happened to have pre-ordered the Samsung BD-C6900 Blu-ray player on Amazon a while ago, you'll be pleased to know that shipping hsa commenced, where it retails for $399.99, where it will come equipped with 1GB of built-in memory, explosive 3D capabilities and DLNA streaming among others. Looks pretty phat to us - any takers, or do you prefer to pick up a PS3 instead? Permalink: Samsung BD-C6900 Blu-ray player ships from Ubergizmo | RSS Sponsor: Win a Fellowes Microshred Paper Shredder!
» 17 Mar 2010, 10:55 am