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Retromodo

Purchase Classical Works of Art, As Dreamt by a Young Steve Jobs

Regulars might remember Adam's similar Photoshop contest a few weeks ago, but these amazing oil-on-canvas paintings were lovingly adorned with Macintosh SEs for a Sweden-only ad campaign all they way back in 1987. Erik Saxen produced these original works (inspired by a number of famous artists) for Apple's marketing, but is now seeking a (weird) collector to take them off his hands. More »

7:48 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By John Herrman
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CEDIA 2008

Oppo BDP-S83 Blu-ray Player May Be First (Almost) Universal Disc Reader

Oppo, pimps of the upscaling DVD realm and makers of one of the best (and last) SACD/DVD-Audio capable machines out there, are moving into the Blu-ray business with the BDP-S83 player. There are no announced deets, but an AVS Forum member spotted this unit at CEDIA. And from what we can see in this image and the back shot below, the feature set is laid out clearly, and something's unusual about it. More »

7:38 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Wilson Rothman
930 views, 6 comments

Latest by frigg: Actually, this looks pretty sweet. One optical disc reader to rule them all! With SACD and DVD-A onboard, that means that more »

iPhone Apps

The Week In iPhone Apps: Spore Origins Hands-On Edition

I've been running around at CEDIA this week, so for today's installment, on top of a rundown of our app news from the week, we had a chance to give Spore Origins for the iPhone a spin before it drops (hopefully) this Sunday. More »

6:57 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By John Mahoney
4,228 views, 4 comments

Latest by Dooosh: That game looks like it could impregnate. more »

Design

Google Chrome: Anatomy Of A Logo

Though it's in no way official, I happen to enjoy Google Blogoscoped's analysis of the Google Chrome logo and agree with the influences listed. In addition to the hodge podge of handheld Simons, Pokeballs, Firefox, webcams and Google logos, Neatorama also throws in the Sal-9000 eye from 2010 for good measure. It also kinda looks like that robot lamp from yesterday (obviously, they're not remotely related). Anything else this reminds you of? [Google Blogoscoped via Neatorama]

6:10 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Adrian Covert
2,640 views, 43 comments

Latest by Overheal: stargate DHD? anyone? more »

Th-65vx100u

Panasonic's 65VX100U Premiere Kuro-Killing Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Best Flat Panel to Date)

Just yesterday we got our first taste of Panasonic's new TH-65VX100U plasma technology, which features specs that meet or exceed Pioneer's Kuro. Our initial impressions were extremely positive, but Gary at HD Guru managed to get his hands on an early production sample for a closer look, and he too was impressed. In fact, he called it the "new king of flat panels." More »

5:52 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,591 views, 6 comments

Latest by scarbrtj: + Watch video more »

Clips

The 50-Foot Mechanical Spider Awakens

The 50-foot robot spider known as "La Princesse" has awakened from hibernation to explore the streets of Liverpool. This £1.5m beast is supposed to aid tourism and spur the local economy—which will just mean that La Princesse has more goodies to eat. We're not quite sure what strange marching bands and snow have to do with taming giant arthropods on a rampage, but we're not ones to judge the miracles of science. [BBC]

5:20 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
9,373 views, 54 comments

Latest by MyPetFly: That's not snow, it's bug spray. more »

Question of the Day

Question of the Day: Have You Made Google Chrome Your Default Browser?

It's been a few days since Google Chrome was released, so you should have a fairly decent idea of what the deal is by now. Obviously, it is still in beta, so there are bugs to work out and scary EULAs to be freaked out by—which is why I'm curious to know how many of you have taken the bold step of running it as your default browser. I'm also interested in knowing whether or not you plan on keeping it that way. More »

5:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
12,298 views, 100 comments

Latest by nuggetz: I voted that it was not my default browser but I've been using it exclusively since it launched because it more »

Deals

Dealzmodo: Ultimate Never Leave Home Food Kit, 275 Meals for $75

There's nothing worse than having to leave the comfort of your closed blinds and glowing computer in order to get dressed and and go outside on a sunny day just to pick up something to eat. Consolidate your trips with this emergency food kit. Lasting up to 20 years, the bucket contains 275 meals worth of sustenance so you never have to leave the house. And since you save $10 by ordering online, you could potentially never need to leave your house again. So here's your menu for the next few months: More »

4:40 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
14,335 views, 89 comments

Latest by guypatsy: Worth it for surviving an emergency, not for surviving laziness. more »

Microsoft gurus

Microsoft to Deploy Their Own Version of the Apple Genius

As part of their $300 Million ad campaign Microsoft has announced that they will begin to deploy in-store representatives to large chains like Best Buy and Circuit City to help consumers with their PC issues. Like their Apple counterparts, The "Microsoft Gurus" will not be paid on commission and they will be available to handle general questions and give demos of products—but they will not be available for any real tech support or repairs. So they are kind of like Apple Geniuses, only a lot less useful. Nonetheless, Microsoft plans to roll out around 155 of these trained experts during an initial trial run sometime before the end of the year. [Electronista]

4:38 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,040 views, 39 comments

Latest by Dancing Milkcarton: I've said it before, I'll say it again. TIN EAR. more »

Contests

Contest: Win a 37-Inch Sharp Aquos TV

Want a free 37-inch Aquos TV from Sharp? Of course you do—and the best part is that you get to put your nerd knowledge to the test in the process. All you need to do is take the "history of television" quiz after the break and send it in to us. The winner will be selected randomly from the submissions with the most correct answers. More »

4:20 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,195 views, 35 comments

Latest by Tony C: #3 will be hotly contested more »

thank giz it's friday

10 Gadgets That Turn Your Empty Kid's Room Into a Den of Depravity (NSFW)

Sending a child off to college can be a sad, lonely time for parents. That is, until they decide to take advantage of their newfound freedom. Why not travel, take a pottery class or turn your empty kid's room into a tricked-out den of depravity? Wait, what? I can't believe I just wrote that. It's perverted and wrong...just the way you like it. So grab the Mrs. and a suitcase full of Viagra because things are about to get crazy over in the burbs. More »

Feature

4:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
22,494 views, 48 comments

Latest by Amiash Day Five: hehehe more »

iPhone

Hacker to Bypass iPhone Passcode Lock During Live Webcast on September 11th

On September 11th, Data-forensics expert Jonathan Zdziarski will guide law enforcement personnel "and anyone else who has a need to access the not-so-readily available data on an iPhone" through the process of bypassing the passcode lock security using a custom firmware bundle during a 45-minute webcast on O'Reilly.com. This will enable users to "recover, process, and remove sensitive data stored on the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch." More »

3:45 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,090 views, 10 comments

Latest by krizoitz: Whats the big deal? You'd have to either get someone to install the hacked firmware or install it yourself, thus more »

Apple

Ars Technica: iTunes 8 Not Slated for September 9

While Kevin "Father of Digg" Rose may believe that iTunes 8 is hitting during the September 9th Apple event, Ars "Probably More Reliable" Technica says that Rose has the date wrong. Gizmodo "We Wish We Were More Than One Word So This Middle Name Motif Worked Better" doesn't really mind either way, as long as John "John Mayer Here" Mayer shows up to rock the house with at least two Bluetooth headsets on. [arstechnica]

3:30 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,209 views, 33 comments

Latest by mhlaxp: That image has me thinking... what the fuck IS John Mayer? more »

Cellphones

Ballpoint Pen Doubles as an Emergency Cellphone Charger

Brando is known for quirky and offbeat gadgets, but they deliver their fair share of useful devices as well. Case in point, this ballpoint pen that can also be used as an emergency cellphone charger. According to the description, it averages a 100 minute charge time, 20 hour standby time and 2 hours of talk time on one AA battery. It also features five connectors (Sony Ericsson Fast Port, Nokia 2.5mm, 3.5mm, mini USB and Samsung). It makes sense because many of us already carry around a pen, and it's not a bad deal at $18. [Brando]

3:15 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,001 views, 17 comments

Latest by theimmc: Darn.. I clicked on this because Firefox's RSS tempted me with "Ballpoint Pen Doubles as an Emergency Cellpho.." more »

Lightning review

Lightning Review: Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

The Gadget: Microsoft's SideWinder X6, their first ever bona fide SideWinder gaming keyboard, designed especially for Sith Lords with red adjustable backlighting, a pisston of macros and a hot swappable number/macro keypad. More »

3:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By matt buchanan
6,648 views, 35 comments

Latest by nuggetz: If that thing doesn't click and give feedback like my trusty IBM Model-M it can kiss my ass. more »

Weeeeeeeeeird

LightMate Pillow Looks Like Glowing Hentai Splooge Monster That Molests You to Sleep

Designed by artist Francesca Lanzavecchia, NightMates are "soft anthropomorphic pillows and warming lamps" that are supposed to keep you company (and comfy) at night. They come in different sizes, depending on how much anthropomorphic love you need, but you might wanna stick with the smaller ones that are more like Glo-Worms—the full sized ones are more than a little creepy, like something that slithered off the cover of one of my roommate's NSFW manga collection to do wrong things to you while you sleep. [LightMate via BB via popgadget]

2:45 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By matt buchanan
7,748 views, 55 comments

Latest by madog: Greatest headline eva! Thank you! more »

Vehicles

DARPA Developing a Helicopter with a Spinning Disc Instead of Blades

DARPA is investing in developing a new kind of helicopter, one with what they're calling a Disc-Rotor. What makes a Disc-Rotor Helicopter different than a boring old helicopter? Well, when the blades start spinning fast, they're retracted into a disc. This disc continues to rotate, and it acts as a "rotating circular wing." The benefit of such a system would be to provide "mobility and responsiveness for troop and cargo insertion, satisfy an ongoing military interest for higher speed VTOL and hover capable vehicles, be survivable and bridge the gap in helicopter escort and insertion missions." Ho-Kay! I don't get it, but it sure will be neat looking, so I guess I'm on board. [The Register]

2:30 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Adam Frucci
2,998 views, 37 comments

Latest by Jesse in Japan: Tom Clancy is going to be psyched! more »

Gadgets

OSIM uSpace Full Body Massage Chair Balances Your Body, Bank Account

At $6,000, this OSIM uSpace full body massage chair better do what it says in addition to just looking all sci-fi and space Pac-Manish. According to the manufacturer, the chair fixes you using mood lighting, massage, and music. They say the uSpace has three different modes: "revitalize", "relax" or "balance" you. More »

2:15 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Jesus Diaz
1,821 views, 16 comments

Latest by bitgod: That so needs to come in yellow. more »

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