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Tech News Andi Wang May 8

Gadget Deals of the Day

Don’t know what to get mom for Mother’s Day? Help her find her geek groove with some cheap gadgets, her own laptop, evil Star Trek figurines, and some freebies including lots and lots of chocolate. Computing and Peripherals: • Acer Aspire One 8.9” Netbook with WinXP for $275.99 plus free shipping (normally $345). • Lenovo…

Tech News Andi Wang May 8

Apple Patent Hints at iTunes Kiosks

A recent Apple patent application hints at the creation of iTunes kiosks for local and remote media downloading in public areas, such as airports, malls, hotels and even public transportation. With these kiosks, consumers on the run would be able to browse selective, popular media—such as new releases—and purchase then download the content into the…

Tech News Andi Wang May 7

Dry Erase Wall Clock Helps Keep Tabs on Your Appointments

For those who are prone to forgetting appointments or showing up late, this dry erase wall clock lets you write down all important appointments as a constant reminder to keep an eye on the time. Made out of plywood and laminate, the clock runs on a AA battery and comes with a dry erase pen…

Tech News Andi Wang May 6

How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger

Like a deluxe version of the DIY MintyBoost AA charger, here’s a DIY that explains how to assemble a USB charger that is not only rechargeable—with a Lithium Polymer battery—but also solar powered. https://gizmodo.com/mintyboost-diy-aa-usb-charger-177527 For this DIY, you will need an Altoids tin, a $20 MintyBoost kit, lithium polymer battery chargery, solar cell, velcro, tape,…

Tech News Andi Wang May 6

Gadget Deals of the Day

Apparently, all you hobos out there like being fed for free. Here’s an idea, you can even do a little shopping on the side with all these video games, computing and entertainment deals. Computing and Peripherals: • HP dv6t 16” Gaming Laptop for $799 plus free shipping (normally $1,199 – use promo code NB8766). •…

Tech News Andi Wang May 6

1 vs 100 Makes You the Star of a Game Show from Your Couch

The first of its kind where television meets video games meets social entertainment, 1 vs 100 is an interactive game on XBL that takes you from screaming at your TV to being on the show. What makes this game unique from other Xbox Live experiences is that it is the first time that game developers…

Tech News Andi Wang May 6

Rumor: Ex-Palm Director Working to Revive Smartphone Business at HP

Ex-Palm Senior Director Johnathan Oakes‘s LinkedIn profile reveals that he has joined HP’s Emerging Business Unit, sparking rumors that HP may be using Google’s Android as the new OS for a future smartphone. However, HP has declined to comment and minimal details have emerged except that Oakes’s duties include creating “new products and business models.”…

Tech News Andi Wang May 5

FileMaker’s Bento iPhone Application

FileMaker has just announced a new Bento application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Touted as an all in one tool, Bento is a Mac-styled, condensed database in your pocket. The original $50 Bento software—named after Japanese-styled lunchboxes that have designated spaces for different items—is intended for use at home for everyone from soccer moms…

Tech News Andi Wang May 5

The Price is Right Will Lose 3.5M Viewers Come DTV Switch

Out of the 300 million Americans in the United states, 3.5 million are still not ready for the DTV switch come June 12. Is that 3.5 million people or households? Either way, 3.5 million is quite a lot, considering my non-english speaking nanny is already all over her digital converter. Get with it, people. [Switched]

Television Andi Wang May 4

Gadget Deals of the Day

I’ve got the Monday blues, so I’m going to veg out as I shop for gadgets, dunk my food in free salsa and BBQ sauce, then wipe my face off with a free Aerie towel. Computers/Laptops: • Apple Mac minis/MacBooks (refurbished) for $999 or less (only 6 available). • Dell Inspiron 530s Desktop PC for…

Tech News Andi Wang May 4

Pet Airways Is the World’s First Pet-Only Airline

Pet Airways was designed to cater to, yes, your best friend. With potty breaks and attendants checking on your pet’s comfort, they’ll travel in the lap of luxury. Sort of. Because no humans besides the flight crew are allowed—and because there aren’t exactly effective seat-belts that’ll keep your pets from wrecking havoc on the plane—your…

Tech News Andi Wang May 2

The Week in iPhone Apps: Rained Out Beach Bum

I’m stuck indoors. First it was the Swine Flu, and now it’s raining. Oh well, I’m still going to equip my iPhone with apps that’ll be perfect for when the world is safer and warmer. Doodle Jump: Kind of like a backwards Fall Down (calculator game) meets Space Invaders, this application is another mindless, yet…

Tech News Andi Wang May 1

120 New Designs for Dell’s Laptop Art Studio

Attempting to erase the line between art and technology—and also make the laptop less “cold and impersonal”—Dell has added 120 new designs to their Laptop Art Studio. The new skins bring the total to over 200 different designs from a collection of artists. Here are a few of my favorites from the new batch: [Dell…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 30

Gadget Deals of the Day

Perhaps in anticipation of the Swine Flu outbreak mutating into a complete Zombie takeover, Left4Dead will be free for 24 hours to equip all men, women and children to kick some undead butt. Computing and Peripherals: • Apple MacBook Air 13.3” Notebook for $999.99 (normally $1,299 – use this rebate form). • 24” HP Widescreen…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 30

Century’s Netbook Stand with DVD Super Multi-Drive

Netbooks are great for travelers because they stick to the basic essentials—except sometimes you need an optical drive. Problem solved: this netbook stand doubles as a thigh-hair saver and a DVD multi-drive. Supporting DVD±R/+RW (8x), DVD±R DL/-RW (6x), DVD-RAM (5x) and CD-R/-RW (24x), this multi-drive comes with two USB ports, weighs a little over a…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 29

iTie Lets You Wear Your Goodies Around Your Neck

Perhaps an attempt at thwarting thieves on the street—or thwarting boredom at work—iTie has a concealed pocket for your iPod, mp3 player, credit cards, cigarettes, money and any other items that will fit. Just watch out how much stuff you stick in there—you don’t want to accidentally commit suicide via autoerotic asphyxiation. [iTie via LikeCool]

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 29

Biden Tells MPAA Obama’s Intellectual Property Czar Will Be ‘Right’

At a lobbying dinner hosted by the MPAA, Vice President Joe Biden chastised piracy as “pure theft” and assured the MPAA that President Obama’s administration will find the right person for the intellectual property czar. Showing favor towards the MPAA, President Obama also appointed Jon Leibowitz—former vice president of congressional affairs of the MPAA—as the…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 28

Gadget Deals of the Day

The Sharks are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs now. Time to cheer myself up with some cheap video games, a new HDTV, some random gadgets, and handfuls of free food, game/music downloads and more. https://gizmodo.com/best-video-ive-seen-today-will-make-you-smile-5231112 Computing and Peripherals: • Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 14.1” Dual Core Laptop for $449.10 plus free shipping (normally $729 –…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 28

The Bomb Vase is a Hippie’s Secret Weapon

As a statement against war, these Peaceful Bomb Vases were created to hold flowers instead of violence. As someone with an irrational fear for potted plants, it makes me want to hide. [LikeCool via geekologie]

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 27

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Gadget Deals of the Day

Apple Patent Hints at iTunes Kiosks

Dry Erase Wall Clock Helps Keep Tabs on Your Appointments

How to Make Your Own Solar iPhone/iPod Charger

Gadget Deals of the Day

1 vs 100 Makes You the Star of a Game Show from Your Couch

Rumor: Ex-Palm Director Working to Revive Smartphone Business at HP

FileMaker’s Bento iPhone Application

The Price is Right Will Lose 3.5M Viewers Come DTV Switch

Gadget Deals of the Day

Pet Airways Is the World’s First Pet-Only Airline

The Week in iPhone Apps: Rained Out Beach Bum

120 New Designs for Dell’s Laptop Art Studio

Gadget Deals of the Day

Century’s Netbook Stand with DVD Super Multi-Drive

iTie Lets You Wear Your Goodies Around Your Neck

Biden Tells MPAA Obama’s Intellectual Property Czar Will Be ‘Right’

Gadget Deals of the Day

The Bomb Vase is a Hippie’s Secret Weapon

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