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silver surfers

Jive is Hardware-Based System to Get Grandpa Social-Networking

I thought silver-surfers were one of the fastest rising 'netted sectors of society, but designer Ben Arent thinks there are technophobic grandparents who could do with a helping hand. His Jive system integrates hardware-based social networking gizmos with a simple router to make everything a bit simpler. The idea is that instead of using a mouse, you simply slot in a physical key to the "Betty" unit and it'll do the online status updating automatically for you. More »

stephen fry

Stephen Fry Expands his Online Life with "Podgrams"

Gadget-loving actor Stephen Fry has added podcasting to his digital repertoire, though in quintessential Fry style he's dubbing them "podgrams." Issue one is out on his site now, detailing his recent arm-breaking disaster. We hope it heals soon Stephen, so that in future podgrams we can hear more of your thoughts on cool new gadgets! [StephenFry.com]

irobot

iRobot Digital Life Event: iRobot Looj and iRobot ConnectR Official

2:10 Colin Angle of iRobot is about to launch something. We'll let you know what as soon as he stops rambling. Our guess would be the iRobot Looj. More »

palm

Palm Centro Launch Event (The Treo for Hobbits)

12:25 There's little doubt today's event is about Centro. We're here, and we'll just see how it goes while we eat lunch.
12:37 Ed Colligan is up on stage, says he's going to announce a new phone, but first, goes into marketing. Yay.
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digital life

Niveus EDGE Media Center Extender Does 1080p, is Whisper Quiet, But No Wireless N

The fourth and final MCE extender is by niveus is the best looking, has 3 USB ports which is two more than what you probably need for thumbdrive playback, and best of all passive cooling. The passive cooling, if it is like the type in the full sized Niveus Media Center PCs, it uses heatpipes that go from processor blocks to the finned, aluminum case that acts like a giant heatsink. It does not, unfortunately, have any wireless capabilities. At least it's 1080p. [Niveus]


gadgets

Aphrodite Project Techie Hooker Platforms Re-emerge at Digital Life

We've heard about the Aphrodite Project before, where hooker platform shoes go high-tech in addition to alot of other arty stuff. The shoes first appeared in a show in New York last May and also surfaced at Siggraph graphics fest last summer. Now, they've re-appeared at Digital Life in New York, and pictures from their Siggraph fashion show have come to our attention as well. More »

gadgets

Pepper Pad 3 Hands On

If Batman used a portable computer, odds are it'd look something like the Pepper Pad 3, which we first reported on yesterday. Pepper Computer was at the Digital Life preview yesterday showing it off and we got a chance to play with it for a little while. More »

peripherals

iFrogz Mulit-Part iPod Cases

It's actually written into the Constitution that if you own an iPod you're obligated to buy a protective case under pain of death. IFrogz showed off their wacky brand of case last night at the Digital Life preview event in New York City. Made of the same silicone that we're all familiar with by now, iFrogz cases have a few things going for them that make them stand out, so much so that competitors were seen slicing them to shreds with Ginsu knives as reporters watched with their mouths agape. More »

gadgets

Next Week - The Digital Pub Crawl

Well good morning, my lovelies. Big news next week here in the Windy Apple and all parts unknown. First and foremost, we have the big XBox announcement(s) next Tuesday, October 11. What can we expect from the dreaded Borg/jolly game manufacturer, Microsoft. What wonders do they have in store for us? Well, after looking at X05 on October 5th, it might just be a bunch of guys sitting around going "Look at the leather detailing on that steering wheel in Pole Position 360! Killer!" But we shall see, won't we? More »