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pcs
The BFG Phobos Is a Hefty HTPC, But Its Sequels Sound Even Better
I stopped by BFG yesterday, makers of the Phobos—a mega performance/home theater PC aimed at the rich and the lazy. Their touchscreen-wielding Phobos is an understated beast of a PC, but I'm more interested in what they're planning next. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo: WAY to big to sit in my living room. HTPC boxes should be tiny, think shuttle pc's 6 Responses | Other threads
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media
gdgt, the Data Driven Gadget Site, is Live
gdgt is a new gadget site that's database driven. You pronounce it either g-d-g-t or "gadget". I like it, mainly because I can track pieces of information about gadgets I own, but also tech I would like to have. More »
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By Brian LamComment by OMG! Ponies!: Okay assholes: Who was the jackass who registered as "OMG Ponies"?! Because it's telling me the name is unavailable. ... 28 Responses | Other threads
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photography
Zgrip iPhone Pro Stabilizer: A Bit Too Nice for Even the iPhone
Make no mistake: The Zacuto Zgrip iPhone Pro is completely ridiculous. I mean, it's a $300 iPhone handgrip. But pro video shooters—should they be shooting iPhone 3GS video for some strange reason—will appreciate all the options. More » -
maps
The Most Detailed 3D Map of Earth Yet
Forget Google Maps: NASA and Japan's Ministry of Economy have released the most detailed three-dimensional map of Earth yet. It covers our planet between the 83 north and 83 south parallels thanks to 1.3 million stereo images like these: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Bress Tess Iz: i like the way that they made the low-lying areas colored in blue so that we know what the map... 9 Responses | Other threads
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gundam
The Tokyo Gundam Like You Have Never Seen It Before
Now fully finished, the amazing full-scale Gundam has become an unofficial Tokyo landmark. The robot is so impressive that photographers are populating Flickr with beautiful photos showing every single little detail. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Jim Topoleski: You have got to hand it to the Japanese to not only pull this off, but detail it out well... 3 Responses | Other threads
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home theater
Yamaha Rethinks the AV Receiver, Creates neoHD
Reading up on this totally fresh neoHD receiver tells me that Yamaha—unlike its competition—is trying hard to keep up with the rapidly changing home theater situation, particularly where HD video is concerned. More »
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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: My five year-old Sony receiver has on-screen. I like the form factor of this, but it really needs more inputs. 6 Responses | Other threads
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robots
Japan Building Another Gigantic Robot: Tetsujin
We knew this day would come. Japan builds one giant robot and, like a first taste of heroin, the country follows a destructive path of building opulent robo statues until there's a 60-foot robot for every man, woman and child. More » -
space
Soyuz Chair Transforms Lay-Z-Boys Into Cosmonauts
Sitting in the typical recliner has become the weeknight sex of the furniture world—a comfortable task for your body while your mind focuses on TV. The Soyuz Chair hopes to break the mundanity with classic Soviet space craft design. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by mikeness: WTF? I was kidnapped and strapped into one of these and brainwashed at a hippy commune once. 3 Responses | Other threads
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motorcycles
80s Superhero Alert: Motorcycle Features Full-Sized Sidecar
The sidecar always seemed like a precarious way to ride a motorcycle. So maybe it's a good thing that this ridiculous yet awe-inducing "Snaefell" fit a whole 2-seater car on the side of a bike. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Oh, what's so wonderful about custom work? It is a violent, penetrative act that scars what you customize. I call... 19 Responses | Other threads
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pcs
Edelweiss PC is Absolutely Stunning
Holy crap, is this an awesome looking computer. The Edelweiss, created by Pius Giger in Switzerland, is one of the coolest custom rigs I've ever seen. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by tok3ninja; is strapped to a rocket for the 4th: Impressive rig, but still no floppy drive. Why does everyone have beef with floppy drives? One day you'll need it... 16 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
MiLi Pro Turns Your iPhone Into a Projector
The MiLi Pro is a LCOS, LED-driven projector for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Simply pop your iPhone into it and it can put a screen up on your wall. More » -
review
My Book World Edition II (4TB) Lightning Review
The Gadget: My Book World Edition II, a 4TB NAS in RAID configuration—in other words, a small networked hard drive with a ton of secure storage. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by jonthomasdesigns: Seriously i am scared of MyBook's i have a 1 TB version and it overheats randomly (in a open air... 7 Responses | Other threads
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gundam
Preeeeetty Pink Gundam Confuses My Masculinity
I love Gundam. Seriously, I really love love love it. But this pink hellokittyzed Gundam makes me have doubts about my sexuality. More » -
htc
HTC Hero Android Phone Hands-On (With Video)
The Hero feels more substantial than HTC's previous Android handsets, but the hardware—and the software, to a certain extent—will be familiar to anyone who's used the company's other hardware. It's all just a bit, well, nicer. More » -
htc
HTC Debuts Hero, With Fresh Face for Android
As expected, HTC has dropped the details on a new Android phone—the leaked-to-all-hell Hero, no less. And HTC's fantastic, also-leaked Android interface overhaul is here, too: it's called Sense, and it's deep. Oh, and it's got Flash support. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by TheSonOfKrypton: Oh wait....I just noticed this has a chin too. WHAT THE HELL IS THE DEAL WITH THIS PERSISTENT ASS... 8 Responses | Other threads
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media software
RealPlayer SP Rips, Converts, Shares and Syncs Internet Video
Real's new RealPlayer SP software, currently in beta, adds functionality to rip YouTube and other streaming videos from the Internet and get them onto whatever handheld you choose. It works well enough, but it's also crammed full of unnecessary features. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by cy3: Ever since YouTube blocked the RealPlayer plug-in, I just used the Download Helper add-on. It now grabs the video... 2 Responses | Other threads
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toys
$1 Transformer Armada Looks as Silly as the New Movie
Just in time to celebrate the comeback of the director of Armageddon and Miami Vice actor Michael Bay, here's a load of $1 retro Transformers made in China, probably made with loads of cancer-inducing paints and plastics. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by cpthook: This perfectly illustrates why I never liked transformers. Unlike the sweet Michael Bay version, in which they actually transform,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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leds
The Man With No Shadow Looks Like Kirk About to Teleport
He's the invisible man/ count the bubbles in your hand/ the summer sites/ and the southern skies. That's all that's left behind/ the skies, and a sweet caress/ he's the invisible man/ catch him if you can. More » -
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What Is This?
"It's so dark here. So cold. I'm about to die. So long, my friends." More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by OMG! Ponies!: Note: Do not confuse Selene, the dead space probe with Selena, the dead singer. 13 Responses | Other threads
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lenovo
Lenovo's T400s Aims For the Line Between Portability and Performance
Lenovo's new T400s laptop aims for the sweet spot between portability and performance, offering up a whole bevy of options in a device with a 14.1-inch screen that weighs under four pounds. More » -
brando
Why Is Brando Selling Obama's Face on a @%$#&*% KFC Bucket?!
I'm really, REALLY not understanding why Brando, purveyor of all things strange and gadgety, is selling a tissue holder looking like a certain fried chicken bucket— WITH OBAMA'S FACE on it. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! More »
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Comment by TCMcQueen: Shit on Bush for 7+ years, everything goes. One fried chicken bucket with Obama as the Colonel on it and it's... 56 Responses | Other threads
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printers
Hands-On: HP PhotoSmart Premium with TouchSmart Web
After playing around with HP's new web-enabled printer, it's clear they didn't take any shortcuts with the hardware, equipping it with a responsive, capacitive touch panel. But besides the same types who buy digital photo frames, will anyone use this? More »
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Comment by thePrototype: I have always been a fan of HP printing hardware, but their software has always SUCKED. I hope they improve... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Computing Classic
Computing Classic: The 1954 SAGE Protected the US From Invasions That Never Came
Dag Spicer from the Computer History Museum leaned over and unscrewed a bolt. Underneath, it read, "I can't stand it". The operator's job was to look for cold war bombers that never came. I would go mad, too. Look: More »
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By Brian Lam
Comment by Terry: Brian - This is - by far - the best piece I've ever read here at Giz. While this site... 7 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Why In Hell Are People Camping Out For the iPhone 3GS?
Why are these people waiting in line for the iPhone 3GS? It's the same iPhone but faster, there will be plenty available in stores everywhere, and you won't be any cooler for having it now because nobody will notice. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by blazedshaggy: Got to the AT&T store at 6 am and was first in line. I pre-ordered so it was a... 25 Responses | Other threads
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yachts
Code-X Yacht Will Have Two Kinds of Power: Super Clean and Oh So Dirty
There's a real company promoting a not-so-real poweryacht called the Code-X. The differentiator—or "thing that's supposed to land a billionaire customer"—is that the boat will have two Formula 1 engines and two solar-powered electric ones. More »
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Comment by NUstar: Does it come with the nautical themed pashmina afghan? 4 Responses | Other threads
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image cache
The Things You Have to Do for Money—and a Good Photo
"OK, I'm ready for everything! EVERYSINGLETHING!" More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by witnessx: What woman wouldn't want to have large, phallic-y lens strapped on her body? 7 Responses | Other threads
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bike
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. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Kaiser-Machead: $800 for a bike is not that bad actually. My Specialized's frame alone was like $1,100, but it's super light... 19 Responses | Other threads
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space
First Spaceport Ever Begins Construction this Friday
This newly-released image shows the sun rising over Spaceport America. It hasn't been built yet, but construction starts this Friday. It will be the beginning of the real future, the stuff dreams are made of.* More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Hello Mister Walrus: But more seriously, would anyone care to summarize the operational differences between this and a regular airport? 16 Responses | Other threads
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digital cameras
Olympus E-P1 4/3 Compact Camera Fondled On Video
I was really excited about the beeeuteeefuuul Olympus E-P1, thinking it was going to be more or less small. After watching these scantly dressed girls playfully groping it on video, I'm not so convinced anymore. More » -
review
Battlemodo: The Wiimote vs. The Cheap Knockoffs
The Wiimote is a cute controller, but it's $40. And now Nyko and Mad Catz have each released nearly identical alternatives that run $5 and $10 less, respectively. But do they work in performance-heavy gaming? Actually, yes, yes they do. More »
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By Mark Wilson
Comment by Thats Dr Bear to You: I have a better question: Can you name any third party controllers that are better than the "first-party" one? I've had... 11 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Mario World To Take All Over Your USB Ports
I wish these Mario, Koopa, Goomba, and Shroom 4GB USB thumb drives were actual Nintendo mass-produced products. That way I wouldn't have to spend $55 on each of them, but hey, they are handcrafted with love. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by LoneLatinLord: Want 2bB the Frst on my Blk w/these gemz... =0) 10 Responses | Other threads
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reader submission
The Atari 2600 iPod Dock
In the days of touchscreens and wireless data, our heroes of yesteryear find solace in the companionship of one another. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by strider_mt2k: Wasted space, no real additional features. Just an iPod dock stuck into the cart hole of a dead gaming icon's carcass. Sad... 3 Responses | Other threads
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browsers
Opera Unite: Your Browser Is Now a Media Server
On top of the server-side compression and new interface we saw last week, Opera has done something pretty wild with the next version of their software: they've turned it into a zero-config server for files, music, photos and websites. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Lukasz Fabis: Arrgh. The more Opera adds, the further I get pushed away. As far as each individual feature goes, I love Opera's... 9 Responses | Other threads
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cameras
Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Goes Legit With 12.3MP, 720p Video
After getting us all hot-and-bothered pre-release the Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds rangefinder-esque camera has now been officially revealed. More »
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By Simon CrispComment by The Lab: Lovely piece of kit but too big to be pocketable. If you can't keep it in a pocket, I... 11 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
At Last, Microsoft Word Editing In the iPhone
Rejoice, Microsoft Office and iPhone users, because now you can edit, create, and view Microsoft Word files. Dataviz Documents To Go doesn't bring Excel editing as promised, but at least is here now for $5. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by chefgon: Lame, I bought this exact same package on Android for $20. What's with the iPhone discount, Dataviz? 14 Responses | Other threads
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surfing
Mairine Big Wave Surfing Jacket Makes You Look Like a B-Series Superhero
If you always wanted to be engulfed by a hundred tons of shark-infested water, you really need one of these Mairine surfing jackets. It really can save your life. If this thing were real. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by nukee: Looks a bit like the jacket Cole wears from inFamous. 2 Responses | Other threads
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concept
Squad Firefighter Positioning System
The Squad Firefighter Positioning System is like Jack Bauer's PDA, which magically shows his position in a building plan. Except that firefighters would extinguish the fire, and Jack Bauer would probably set the building on fire. More » -
cameras
12.2-Megapixel, HD-Shooting Samsung WB1000/TL320 Arrives Next Week, Still Thinks It's a Car
Samsung has posted the full details of its WB1000 (née TL320) analog-gauged point-and-shoot, and its specs—like its exterior—are eye-catching. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by NeoAkira: Does anyone really buy cameras that aren't Canon or Nikon? I've found the former two to generally be more feature-rich... 6 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
The iPhone User Interface Stencil Kit
As an illustrator and UI designer, this is one of the most beautiful iPhone-related products I've ever seen: A stainless steel stencil kit to quickly draw iPhone applications user interfaces. It even comes with a Zebra mechanical pencil. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by DipDog3: When do you ever need to draw anything from the iPhone on paper? This is worthless! 10 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Snow Leopard's New Exposé and Dock Explained
With so many people excited (and enraged) about iPhone 3GS, it's no wonder we glossed over Snow Leopard's cool UI update, which gives you Exposé control from inside the Dock. Now's your chance to see the video demo: More »
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Comment by Dara Moghaddam: Wow, I thought I couldn't be more underwhelmed. Windows 7 >>> No Leopard 30 Responses | Other threads
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