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cellphones

BlackBerry Bold (aka 9000) Will Sync to iTunes

According to CNET, RIM is planning to ship the newly announced BlackBerry Bold (aka 9000) with some newfangled music capability that the folks at Apple may not be all that pleased with. The program in question has been dubbed "Blackberry Media Sync"—and it will make it possible to transfer music to the phone via iTunes. There has been no official word yet, but my guess is that Steve's reaction will be to bypass diplomacy and stomp on RIM Godzilla style. [CNET]

2:21 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,128 views, 28 comments

Latest by holvey: I think Apple doesn't really care, because the DRM tracks will still be Itunes/ipod specific. I think this is more of a fix on Blackberry's part to get away from Roxio's Media Sync. The only other way to more »

koreannovation

Ears-On EX2 Force Feedback Headphones: My Ears Feel Funny

We knew we were in for good things from any company called iFeelU. Their EX2 2.2-channel body-sonic earphones promise to deliver a "home theater in your ears" with real force feedback using a second pair of conduction speakers on the back. For explosions and other big booms, these things are surprisingly great, with solid feedback and definite in-ear quakage. I could see using them for mobile gaming. Two downsides: They suck balls for music. And they made my ears tickle. They're already out in Japan and Korea (like these), but they're dropping in the States soonish for only $39, so they might be worth picking up just for watching movies on the go. [iFeelU]

12:52 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By matt buchanan
1,401 views, 14 comments

Latest by wolfenstein-3d: Excellent suggestions guys. Well well, it's about time to leave work... what i will get is still yet to be determined. more »

umpc

MSI Wind Gets Final Specs, Packs an Atom

We've gotten the final specs on the Eee PC competitor from MSI called the Wind. The big news is that the sub-$500 Wind will be the first 10" laptop to pack Intel's new Atom processor, beating Asus to the punch by a couple of months. Maybe Intel's latest and greatest little chip will help the Wind reach its promised 2.5-hour battery life with a 3-cell battery (since the HP Mini Note and Lenovo U110 both fall short in the department). We're looking forward to finding out. Here are the full specs: More »

12:50 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,789 views, 33 comments

Latest by Cordfucious: @nutbastard: For you my son they make usb sticks of the blinking cyan to "dongle" from its side..for your nefarious undertakings. Go with 'Fucious....be at peace Cordfucious more »

clips

Microsoft TouchWall: Surface for the Common Man

While we found Microsoft's Surface interesting for retail contexts, it's simply too expensive (at $10,000) for the average consumer to get all that excited about. But Microsoft has an enticing alternative to the Surface called the TouchWall—a rear-projection system constructed from just "a few hundred dollars worth of readily available hardware." And their demonstration is more than a little impressive. More »

12:30 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
7,079 views, 15 comments

dealzmodo

50% Off iPod Classic Accessories

Over at Mertiline, you can save 50% off iPod classic accessories including GelaSkins. The savings might not sound like much when it comes to already cheap accessories, but coupled with free shipping you can score a GelaSkin for $9, car charger for $5, USB car charger for $6, alarm clock for $25, or shower adapter for $23. Just make sure to enter the code "mp3ac50poff" at checkout. [Meritline via bargainjack]

10:50 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,621 views, 6 comments

clips

It's Just Kinda Neat: Interactive Color Cube

The Interactive Color Cube doesn't do anything per se, other than change color based upon its angle of rotation. Three accelerometers each control a different axis (X, Y, and Z) which directly correlate with either a red, blue or green set of internal LEDs (that "float" in a cube within the cube). The result is a logical, dynamic light show as you rotate the device. Here's a clip: More »

9:50 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,439 views, 13 comments

portable media

Hardbox External Hard Drive Hides Your Illiteracy With a Book Called Hardbox

This Hardbox enclosure from Korean company Sarotech looks even more book-like than the Western Digital MyBook drives that have been around for a few years. There are two status indicator lights on the front, behind which sits 3.5-inch SATA drives that connect to your PC via USB. It's great for hiding the fact that you don't have any books but have loads of external hard drives. That is, until someone looks closer and realizes you've read a book called Hardbox. Maybe Hardbox means something different in Korean. [Sarotech via AVING via Oh Gizmo]

6:10 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Jason Chen
2,536 views, 20 comments

Latest by 2-7offsuit: @shamoononon: Dude, it's called coprophagia and it's hilarious. more »

eye-fi

Eye-Fi Announces Explore, Share and Home Models

Not so long ago we reviewed the Eye-Fi, a 2GB SD card that adds Wi-Fi to any digital camera. Now the company is expanding their product line with the Eye-Fi Explore ($129), Eye-Fi Share ($99) and the Eye-Fi Home ($79). The big news? Eye-Fi is now supporting hotspots and geotagging with the Explore. More »

12:01 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
6,959 views, 24 comments

nintendo

How Would You Kill This DS?

If you came across this Nintendo DS resold by King Deco, the question isn't if you would kill it but how. My plan would involve a hazmat suit, the jaws of life and that big pool of molten steel from Terminator 2. But enough about me. How would you kill this Nintendo DS? [King Deco via ShinyShiny]

6:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,907 views, 80 comments

bbc iplayer

Vista Media Center Supporting BBC iPlayer (Unofficially)

For those living in the UK, the BBC iPlayer is a pretty fantastic VOD service with one drawback: you have to watch shows in-browser. Now one philanthropist coder has written a Vista Media Center interface for the iPlayer. So you can view BBC content on your TV without the PS3 and Wii workarounds, or, at the very least, break free of your browser's annoying viewing restrictions. It's a free download, so all you Doctor Who fanatics should have plenty of cash left over for living-room-destroying merchandise. [Milliesoft via eHomeUpgrade]

3:30 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,043 views, 9 comments

Latest by vertigo: @RetepNamenots: Dood[www.urbandictionary.com] more »

portable media

Narae Inter Recorder Mini, Tiny Mobile Mic

A laptop microphone can be pretty handy, but not all computers have them built in. Narae Inter's Recorder Mini is a tiny microphone that will fit in any standard mini jack microphone port and pick up sounds within a 30-foot radius. Released only in Korea at the moment, we're not certain about the price, but the magic of the internet could surely make the product part of your mobile arsenal. Like your USB hub. And your gun. [AVING via TechFresh]

12:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,156 views, 14 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: There's so many cheap, small, high quality USB mics out I'd go with one of them instead. One reason is the sound quality is much better than with a sony jack like that one. The other reason is for programs more »

mp3

Wave Goodbye To Pocket Billiards with Magnetic Knob MP3 Player

MagneticMP31.jpgWe all know the hassle of digging into a pocket to twiddle the controls on our MP3 players, but until smart clothing becomes mainstream we're stuck with it. Unless someone takes this magnetic control concept and manufactures it for real, that is. The Pocket Pal is simple: the control stays outside, but is magnetically fixed to the body, which sits inside your pants pocket. Twiddling the control is easy, and would let you adjust volume or skip songs. I'm not sure what'll happen if you lose the knob—would any magnet/iron object do?—but I like the lateral thinking here. [Inventables via Gizmowatch]

8:43 AM on Thu May 8 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,370 views, 16 comments

Latest by Brian B: "Dammit Jr., stop playing with your Pocket Pal. You'll go blind!" more »

lightning review

Lightning Review: Aluratek Wi-Fi Internet Radio Alarm Clock

The Gadget: A Wi-Fi internet radio alarm clock from Aluratek, with over 11,000 free stations worldwide. More »

8:00 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By matt buchanan
5,704 views, 12 comments

Latest by DeadlyDad: ...or you could just power your mp3 player with AC, plug in an FM transmitter, and set your regular clock radio to the proper station. As long as you make sure that your playlist will loop, it is the more »

iphone

NBC Streaming Full Episodes of 30 Rock and the Office to iPhones (for Free, No Ads!)

Even though there's no love lost between NBC and iTunes, that doesn't mean NBC doesn't love you! At least if you've got an iPhone or iPod touch. They're streaming full episodes of 30 Rock and The Office to iPhones (and touches) in QuickTime, for free, with NO ads. They work, nicely, but the major catch is that if you exit Safari, you've gotta re-DL all over again, and the files are huge, so is this Wi-Fi only, really. This looks weird for NBC, but it's really not. More »

7:50 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By matt buchanan
16,572 views, 28 comments

Latest by alxx86: quality is shit compared to the BBC Stream more »

z4z

Zune Owner Uses Craigslist for Love Connection

One lonely Zune owner in West Hollywood is searching Craigslist high and low for one of his own—a simple lady to "rocket sweet tracks up each other's Zune slots." Isn't looking for a Zune-using soulmate the technological equivalent of being the last unicorn, fervently searching Earth for a companion, but ultimately settling on a one night stand with a horse* on its way to the glue factory? We mean, what was meant to be a one night stand. Before her kids moved in. Of course, if this is a viral ad, it's far less funny. And it probably is.

*Admittedly, we have to place in our Zune-unicorn metaphor for the role of the horse. So you can just assume the Zune owner resorts to herpes-covered prostitute who uses a Rio or something. [Valleywag]

5:40 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,389 views, 39 comments

Latest by Sleeper_Service: @nutbastard: Indeed. We're used to the amusing European mark up that countries outside the EU like to apply to us. We like to think it's some kind of economic revenge for centuries of colonial oppression. more »

home entertainment

Wet X-Light Surround Basin: The World's First "Musical" Washbasin

At this point we have seen iPod docks fitted to just about everything under the sun, so it should come as no surprise that a company decided to develop a sink capable of playing tunes from your MP3 player. Fortunately for designer Jan Puylaert and the guys at WET, their X-Light Surround Basin should be considered as more than just a gimmick—it actually looks really cool with the transparent, light-diffusing acrylic polymer (PMMA) basin revealing the speaker system underneath. Throw some LEDs on this thing and it would be like a party in your bathroom. More »

2:10 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,662 views, 17 comments

Latest by carmen89: @nutbastard: lmao...man that made me laugh until tears... somehow imagining it all made it So much better,hahah more »

clothing

Hood.e Brings Speakers To Your Hoodie Hood

Tim Dubitsky's Hood.e concept was originally intended as a safer way for his nephew to walk to school and listen to music at the same time. Apparently, his route takes him across busy streets which could be dangerous for someone wearing earbuds or headphones. With the speakers embedded in the hood, users can ditch the earbuds and cords while still being able to hear the music and ambient noise. At this point, the Hood.e has not made it past the concept stage, but the idea is definitely a hell of a lot better than some of the other crap out there. UPDATE: Hood.e is not a concept, it is an actual product you can purchase now for $160. [Hood.e via Core77]

8:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,346 views, 37 comments

Latest by tmyprod: Doesn't seem that hard to make on your own. Just dig up a pair of headphones you're willing to cannabilize and spend a few min finding the right spot for the speaker to go and sow them in. easy. more »

clips

Robot Turns Your Voice Into Musical Score


In our endless coverage of robots with extremely specific functions, here's a model that analyzes the cadence of human voice and transforms the speech into a multi-instrument song—providing a sort of hyper-personalized soundtrack, the ultimate mix tape, if you will. Unfortunately, the robot lacks a mixer, synthesizer and whoopee cushion, so it's not getting all that close to reproducing our mad-melodious vocals. [via BBGadgets] More »

4:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,025 views, 25 comments

Latest by bms: Point is? more »