Update: Other key specs include 240x320 on screen resolution (QVGA), 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM, quad-band support, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM Radio, Digital Compass and G-Sensor.

HTC plans for the Tattoo to reach Europe in October, and the rest of the world in the months after that. It's possible the Tattoo could be cheap enough to cost nothing with a carrier subsidy/smartphone plan.

And hopefully a Sense UI update means it won't be as sluggish as we've seen in the past on the Hero. [HTC UK Tattoo Page and MobileTechWorld]

Keep in mind that tattoos of anything that falls under the nerd culture umbrella is acceptable—from physics equations to portraits of Bill Gates with the words "XOXO Forever" underneath. Bonus points if you actually have a tattoo in this category.

The original Neuma was the world's first air-driven tattoo machine. Its design somehow promised a less painful tattoo (we're confused as to how since the needle is still a needle) and it was crafted from solid aluminum for easy medical-grade sterilization. The new Neuma Hybrid is lighter—a mere 3.7 ounces—and it operates both under air pressure and electricity...which is somewhat/almost/kinda/not really at all like your Prius.

On the spec sheet, it all sounds great. But do we have any tattoo artists in the audience who might care to elaborate? [RKS via Yanko Design]

I got this tattoo about 8 months ago. I believe it perfectly sums up my feelings towards George [Lucas]. I love Star Wars, but I wish George would retire and leave the series in better hands. Just thought you should see it. I love you guys! Keep up the good work at Giz!

Kevin sent us that message along with the photo of his tattoo when he saw our Should Goerge Lucas Be Condemned for Crimes Against Our Childhood post. I edited the really harsh words out of his message, but I share the feeling completely. [Thanks Kevin G]

The ink is made up of a bunch of tiny spheres, about 120 nanometers across, that contain "the glucose detecting molecule, a color-changing dye, and another molecule that mimics glucose." Those molecules are moving around in the spheres, and when they near the surface, they grab onto either glucose or the molecule that mimics glucose. If they mostly latch onto real glucose, the ink (and consequently the tattoo) will look yellow, but if they grab the fake glucose, the tatt will look purple, indicating a low level of glucose in the bloodstream.

Apparently the tattoo itself doesn't need to be a full-sleeve naked pirate lady design or anything; it can be only a few millimeters across and get the job done. The tech is still a couple years off, but it's a much more immediate and constant monitor of the blood than having to prick and swab a few times a day. [Crunchgear]

If it were me, I would be in an alley somewhere using my last $20 to have the tattoo carved off my arm by a drifter weilding a piece of broken glass—but not Dan. He remains optimistic:

Working at Microsoft has been the greatest experience of my life and I have no desire to forget about it. And even if I don’t get back into Microsoft right away (which is, by the way, my plan!), then I have a reminder that even outside of Microsoft, I need to do my best to change the world every single day.

I have to give the guy credit for staying so upbeat in the face of such disappointment. Keep your chin up brother—it could be worse. You could be this guy. [Dan Woodman via Crunchgear via Boing Boing Gadgets]

For obvious reasons, "Insert Coin" comes to mind. While this is certainly not the first gaming tattoo I've ever seen, it's certainly the one I will always remember. In fact, every time I glance at it, I feel a BSOD coming. [Carino via Walyou]

I knew girls who apply stickers while tanning to get temporal sun tattoos, but I never heard of this technique to do the same thing with fruits. As much as I like Apple and apples, though, I prefer them on suntanning girls. [Nobon via Cult of Mac]

That's one hellish big tattoo to have to conceal/rework/remove in a few years time. The resale value of the Storm might not even cover it. Still... at least he can wear a pair of long socks and hide its ugliness from the rest of us. [Crackberry]

Harder to explain will be Mr. Guy's crucial misunderstanding of what a pentagram looks like, and his apparent need to get tattoos that will by their very nature be completely irrelevant in a few years. In any case, Zune Guy clearly wants to engage with something bigger than consumer electronics, so I'm a little bit disappointed that he hasn't decided to throw his considerable weight behind one of the current presidential candidates. Forget Colin Powell — that would be a game-changer. [iPhone Savior - Thanks, Ry!]

[Zune Scene]

Now, this is done on a plucked hair by steering a beam of gallium ions over the surface to etch the 20-micron logo into the hair cells. But imagine you really could have your hair tattooed. No-one would see it, it would be just like painting the pilot inside a plastic airplane model: you'd know it was there. What would you have?

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Best. Tattoo. Ever.

What just happened? We blacked out for a minute and someone stole our wallet/pride. [kotaku]

I am the Zune tattoo guy, Steven Smith, I would like to be able to put my 2 cents in an explain my 1st and 2nd zune tattoo as well as my 3rd tattoo I will be getting. As far as what Microsoft is doing for me, it isn't important, I did not get either tattoo to be rewarded later. But for your info I am being flown out to Redmond, Washington to have a meet and greet with the Zune Team, and to do an interview for [www.on10.net] so I think that more than makes up for my $80 tattoo. Also, I know I am fat:)

Steven, you sound like a nice guy, not one of those scary cultists that shake their fists at product announcements like book burners and get tattoos on their...wait.

Steven, I respect your dedication to both Zune and to Pepperoni Pizza, and your honesty about the whole thing. Just to let you know, whenever Engadget scoops me, I eat an ice cream sandwich, and boy are those guys good at gadget blogging. These days, I don't fit any of my pants except the sweats. Seriously, though, you're not that big.

However, you never explained why you love Zune so much you decided to get tattoos of the logo. And what is your third tattoo going to be? Jokes aside, I'd like to hear your answer.

Microsoft. Get off your cheap ass and give this guy a huge box of Zunes in every color, give him a Job in Zune PR, and give him lifetime subscription passes. –Brian Lam

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You know that guy who got a Zune tattoo, and a reward of 5 free songs and some Zune stickers from Microsoft? Here's his second tattoo. Guess he wants more stickers. Perhaps there's some subliminal programming in those new ads?

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I also notice that guy has shaved his handlebar mustache between now and then. We notice the little things, here at Gizmodo. –Brian Lam
Zune Scene [Thanks Nate, image from Engadget]

[Via 32 Nerdiest Tattoos on the Planet]

Wahl "Balder" Ultra-Close Haircut Kit
Wahl's 26 piece hair clipper piece holds the number one spot on Amazon, but this set of trimmers is endowed with an overbite that gets your fades and flat tops so close you can feel the heat of the metal teeth nuzzling into your flesh. The gold trim honors Britney's trailer-lifestyle heritage. Yee Haw!

IdealSalon's All-In-One Tattoo Kit
Includes a Tattoo gun, a rainbow of ink, a foot pedal, 4 stainless steel tips, 5 disposable tips for your skeezy friends, and an aluminum case anodized in black. That's easily enough gear and ink to xerox yourself wrist and hip with the lips, and jesus-cross Britney has.–Brian Lam

Wahl 79111-100 Balder Ultra-Close Haircut Kit [Amazon]
Tattoo Kit [Amazon]

T-Mobile still doesn't have the MOTOKRZR, so if you want a RAZR, you're pretty much stuck with these. No word on whether these tattoos can be removed once they get married and have kids. – Jason Chen

We realize it was only inevitable that someone would develop tattoo ink that's easier to remove than the current kinds, which necessitate painful, expensive multi-session laser treatments that aren't always effective, but c'mon now: disappearing tattoos are to permanent body art what Britney's Las Vegas wedding was to the sacrament of holy matrimony. Expect a marked increase in stupid tattoos on sorority girls and frat boys when this product finally hits the market.

Tattoos made of 'disappearing' ink [New Scientist]