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no joke

Youth Killed By a Helicopter While Getting His Mail Sparks Debate About Headphone Safety

Seriously guys, you just can't make this stuff up. A 23 year old Canadian college student was killed when a crashing helicopter struck and dragged him as he was walking to his mailbox. Apparently eyewitnesses noticed that the youth was completely unaware of his impending doom and a friend told reporters that he often listened to music through earbuds underneath the hood of his sweatshirt. Naturally, reaction was swift. If he had not been listening to music perhaps he could have nimbly sidestepped the helicopter and gone about his business as if nothing had happened. After all, this sort of crap happens everyday right? More »

9:20 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,595 views, 86 comments

Latest by shamoononon: @Rabid Penguin: It was a quiet road without much traffic, I guess he didn't think it was necessary to look behind him when he crossed the road. more »

zunephone

Zune Finding Ways to Work with Danger = Zune Hiptop?

After a presentation at Microsoft's Zune media event, Chris Stephenson, GM of Marketing for Zune, offhandedly mentioned that they're finding ways to integrate and work with Danger's 250-man staff. As a reminder, Danger, who Microsoft bought, is strictly a consumer handset OS maker. No one has officially confirmed the Zune Phone project's existence until now, without a retraction. But this is a step in the right direction.

4:53 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Adrian Covert
3,398 views, 21 comments

Latest by Kamenwati: @LagunaSol: Indeed but wait isn't that what apple does hell don't they all do it more »

sidekick 4

Sidekick Aspen/Gekko Screenshot Leaked

Danger fans Hiptop3.com have managed to get a screenshot of the Sidekick Aspen/Gekko, the company's replacement for the teen-friendly iD. It seems like the newest addition to the Sidekick family will be a cheaper option to the more upmarket LX, and will feature web browsing, a 2-megapixel camera with video capture mode, and "highly customizable features." It's not completely clear what "highly customizable" means, but looking at the picture, it might have to do with the ability to switch colored bumpers. Also not clear: why there were two different release dates for the Apsen and Gekko if they turned out to be the same product. [Hiptop3]

10:00 AM on Sat May 3 2008
By Elaine Chow
9,985 views, 13 comments

Latest by Ultraorange: There is another sidekick. find out about the 3rd more »

rumor

Rumor: Next-Gen Sidekick Prototype Details

In a Q&A with the Sidekick maker Danger's CEO, Financial Times asks him about what he's got in his pocket. Surprisingly, Hank Nothaft tells.

A prototype of the next Sidekick (mobile-cum-internet device). It's thinner and less wide but has a bigger keyboard. Now I no longer keep it on a belt, I'm always losing it. I was known as the "absent-minded professor" as a student.

Bigger keyboard, thinner and less wide? Sounds like a winner to us. If you're really a Sidekick fanboy, head over to FT for the rest of the interview. There isn't a whole lot of pertinent Sidekick detail, but you can get some insight into their leader. [FT - Thanks tipster!]

Update: Is this the Sidekick 4, code-named Gekko or Aspen? TmoNews has more details.

2:30 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Jason Chen
3,012 views, 8 comments

business

It's Official: Microsoft Has Acquired Danger

It looks like Microsoft's acquisition of Sidekick-maker Danger is complete and official. Whether or not this is good news or bad news for fans of the Sidekick has yet to be seen, but we'll try to stay positive and keep an open mind. Hit the jump for the full press release. More »

11:38 AM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Adam Frucci
5,135 views, 23 comments

cellphones

Fire Red Sidekick Slide Coming May, Juneish

We know how much you kids love the Sidekicks, which is why you'll be excited at getting a completely new color: fire red. Boy Genius has the image above, plus gives the estimated release date on T-Mobile at either late May or early June. It's no Sidekick 4, but it'll do for now. We're still wondering how much they had to pay Michelle Yeoh to pose for their promo shots. [Boy Genius]

2:50 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Jason Chen
3,401 views, 26 comments

rumor

How Much Did Microsoft Shell Out for Sidekick Maker Danger?

$500 million. Says Om Malik, who's about as reliable as they come. A lot for the assimilation, but nothing compared to what they're throwing at Yahoo. [GigaOM]

5:55 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By matt buchanan
2,003 views, 9 comments

cellphones

Microsoft Absorbs Sidekick Maker Danger Inc.

Out of left field, Microsoft has bought Danger Inc.—best known as the Hiptop/Sidekick's daddy—for an undisclosed hunk of cash. Fear not, Sidekick fans, it'll be business as usual on that front. But this pretty much confirms that Microsoft's new growth strategy in areas it's obsessed with but weak in is simple, ill-fitted assimilation. Obviously, the goal is to grab Danger's mobile expertise, but I'm not really seeing the mesh here. Well, two words, maybe: Zune Phone. The full, official details below. More »

11:54 AM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By matt buchanan
5,928 views, 30 comments

Latest by pinolo: My opinion is that the purchase of Danger has much more to do with a shift in attitude instead of a willingness to succeed in pushing WinMob to all manufacturer. Microsoft realized that Apple's way of doing things is much more more »

danger

PSP Spontaneously Combusts, Burns Hole in Kid's Pants

A PSP residing in the pocket of a Michigan elementary school student caught fire in the kid's pants and caused burns to the boy's inner leg. The boy escaped serious harm, only being treated for minor burns at the hospital. But maybe Chen should start considering what he puts or doesn't put in his pants. [Click On Detroit via Kotaku]

7:40 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Adrian Covert
5,270 views, 24 comments

game of telephone

Nokia Sniffing Around Sidekick Territory with New Patent Application

Sneaking a peek at a patent application by Nokia shows the company slipping into me-too territory, doodling an application to the U.S Patent Office that looks surprisingly like a T-Mobile Sidekick. Supposedly sidestepping any danger of patent infringement is one notable difference: an odd crank-like device on the side that must be turned to open up the screen, with a half-turn revealing the QWERTY keyboard nestled underneath. Too much like a sidekick to be a separate patent? Nokia knows what it's doing, but this could still end up more as a court decision than an actual product. [Unwired View]

8:38 AM on Wed Nov 21 2007
By Charlie White
1,833 views, 10 comments

Latest by johnkzin: Maevro: that'd be about the time the WiMAX version is due out ... I wonder if that's what your rep was referring to? Empire: the side crank is, from what some read further into the patent application, a camera. So more »

sizemodo

Sidekick Slide Super Sizemodo

First you get a taste of what the two sexy new Sidekicks, the LX and Slide, look like side by side. (Can someone please tell me why the logos are all oriented for "portrait" when there's never been a more "landscape" phone? I need an explanation.) That, my friends, is but the appetizer. Your main course is a smorgabord of Sizemodology, pitting the new little Sidekick Slide against the roughest, toughest "consumer" smartphones around: the T-Mobile HTC Shadow, Sprint's Palm Centro, the BlackBerry Curve, and of course the iPhone. You will find that deluxe second gallery after the jump.
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11:17 AM on Wed Oct 31 2007
By Wilson Rothman
7,521 views, 10 comments

Latest by SneakerFiend: Well whats the point of a sizemodo on two phones that come out within 2 weeks from the same line and not comparing the two phones.Lets see a sizemodo of only t-mobile phones now.How about HTC Wing vs. Sidekick Slide more »

cellphones

Sidekick Slide Slides Out of the Box

While there isn't a lot to say that we haven't already said, it's nice to finally get the thing in the box and have a look. As Blam mentioned last week, it's sturdy and slim, with a nice bright screen—though not the biggest. It's definitely the most comfortable Sidekick for the pants... pocket. (I won't comment on the other pants attributes, as I do not have a degree in pantsology like Chen.) The interface is all too familiar, but the smaller form factor makes me happy. From what we can tell, the $199 phone is still slated to arrive at T-Mobile locations on November 7. Now, enjoy the gallery and stay tuned for one serious Sizemodo. [T-Mobile]

10:57 AM on Wed Oct 31 2007
By Wilson Rothman
4,575 views, 7 comments

Latest by SneakerFiend: My second post is to say that the screens wont get messed up as much since it slides directly up.My friend has a SK3 and his does a 360 degree turn.The phone is hot but needs a better screen.thats all more »

sidekick

Sidekick LX Unboxing Gallery and Sidekick Sizemodo

The FedEx man just made us happy by dropping off a Sidekick LX, which will be available to T-Mobile customers tomorrow, and will be "widely available" on October 24th at T-Mobile stores and at t-mobile.com. Here's a look at its classy exterior, definitely more of a grown-ups Sidekick than any we've seen before. Notice the WQVGA screen with "high-definition" LCD technology, as well as the "mood lights" on the ends of the phone. Sizemodo gallery after the jump.
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11:47 AM on Tue Oct 16 2007
By Wilson Rothman
18,618 views, 12 comments

Latest by doubleodusty: Looks cheap. the comparison makes me want to get an iPhone. more »

sidekick

Sidekick LX Interface Walkthrough

Boy Genius has a walkthrough of the Sidekick LX, which you still can't buy now, but will be able to get soon. They take you through the phone, myFaves, AIM, music playback, MSN, and Emailing screens, you can take a look at below. Kick on over to Boy Genius to see the entire gallery. [Boy Genius Report]

9:40 PM on Tue Oct 2 2007
By Jason Chen
7,955 views, 6 comments

Latest by firesign: if t-mobile's coverage didn't suck so badly around here, i'd still be using a sidekick. even with it's limitations, the sidekick 2 was a great smartphone for me. i might look into them again though, since it looks like most more »

cellphones

Sidekick LX Gets Release Date and More Grainy Shots

Following up on the previous grainy shots of the Sidekick LX, Hiptop 3 has more shots plus a release date. The date is supposedly October 24, which is far enough away from the holidays to make for a nice present. The LX looks a bit thinner/wider than the ZANTE, also known as the Sidekick Slide (we think). The sound you hear is 5 million teenagers smashing open their piggy banks in preparation for the 24th of October. Not so fast kids, this is still unconfirmed. [HipTop3]

2:50 PM on Thu Sep 20 2007
By Jason Chen
17,172 views, 7 comments

Latest by lajawil11212: "I Buy That for a Dollar..." RoboCop (1987) more »

cellphones

Sidekick LX Appears In The Wild

Remember the non-sliding Sidekick LX "Shuriken" we mentioned had made it through the FCC obstacle course? The Boy Genius got his hands on pictures of the thing, though alas no additional details for T-Mobile's upcoming Sharp-built EDGE Danger device. [Boy Genius Report]

8:07 AM on Tue Sep 4 2007
By Wilson Rothman
6,061 views, 1 comment

Latest by SirNirian: wtf why aren't there any posts yet omfg i thought there would be like 6000 but im the first? anywho i want one of these sexy bay bays i dont care if tmob doesn't get service where i live. more »

cellphones

Sidekick 4/LX/Shuriken Gets FCC'd

The rumored Sidekick LX, otherwise known as the Sidekick 4, has been as hidden and stealthy as a ninja, but now it's been outed by the FCC. There aren't more details or images, but supposedly is a Sharp device (like the 3), has Danger OS v4.4, a 400 x 208 pixel screen, EDGE, and a bigger battery. More »

9:12 PM on Mon Aug 6 2007
By Brian Lam
81,793 views, 13 comments

unconfirmed

Sidekick Users Getting MySpace App

If you thought Helio was the only handheld device to have a dedicated MySpace app, think again. T-Mobile and Danger are planning to roll out a Sidekick MySpace app that lets you upload pics, edit profiles and do many of the things kids used to sneak into Apple stores for for. More »

2:45 PM on Mon Jun 18 2007
By Jason Chen
8,590 views, 11 comments