Eric Sheline

New Apple Speakers (Not What You Think)

There has been more than enough Apple coverage recently, so here is some “Apple” coverage. These new Chinese “Apple” USB speakers won’t ever replace the ill-fated iPod Hi-Fi, but they could possibly be useful as a travel accessory for that ultralight laptop of yours. [Product via 7gadgets] https://gizmodo.com/all-things-macworld-2008-get-it-right-here-345229

Ten-Mod Eee PC Stomps Competition, Still Room For More

We’ve seen plenty of other Eee PC mods, but an intrepid Norwegian bested everyone by building what appears to be the One Eee to Rule Them All. Not content with only one modification, this Eee modder installed ten add-ons to his diminutive subnotebook including bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and GPS. https://gizmodo.com/awesome-mod-550-20gb-asus-eee-pc-329722 Here’s the full list: 1&2…

Pioneer Loves Sizemodo

Pioneer compared an iPhone to their 9mm Kuro Plasma. They must be Gizmodo fans. [Pioneer Vid] https://gizmodo.com/sizemodo-pioneer-kuro-9mm-plasma-tv-concept-vs-iphone-341428

Did Robbie Bach Trash Apple TV?

During the Microsoft keynote, we heard Robbie Bach just say “We take [television software] seriously, it’s not just a hobby for us.” (Emphasis on ‘hobby’.) https://gizmodo.com/bill-gates-farewell-ces-keynote-cheat-sheet-341352

Autopage C3 Remote Unlocks, Starts and Tracks Your Ride Via Cellphone

The C3 system gives a car owner a link to their vehicle from anywhere they get cell phone reception, using either java-based software or a WAP interface. Among its many features, C3 can unlock and start your car, track it via GPS, alert you to unwanted car movement, and arm your car alarm. Paranoid parents…

Still hunting for a Wii? You might want to try Costco. [Kotaku] http://kotaku.com/338911/costcos-got-your-post-christmas-wii-bundles