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Branding is Hard (Rock Hard. And Glistening)

I just… I don’t know what to say. There are a thousand reasons not to use the word ‘suck’ in your product name – especially if your product is, you know, a clock. “Suck bubble” isn’t really any better, guys. That’s almost worse than the Bluetake Headsets. (Thanks, Allen!) Read – Product Page [EC21]

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Bushnell Instant Replay Binoculars Reviewed

Someday someone is going to get one of these digital camera/binocular hybrids right and have a hit product on their hands, but manufacturers’ continual insistance to make the camera lens seperate from the binoculars really futzes up what could otherwise be a fantastic product. Take these Bushnell Instant Replay binocs, for instance, as reviewed by…

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Washing Machine Reads Smart Tags on Clothing, Sends Emails

A new washing machine developed by the Dai Nippon Printing Company can read special smart tags on clothing and instruct the user the best method with which to wash the clothes. Not only that, but the LG-built unit can keep track of how many times a particular item has been washed, what material it is…

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Sony to Launch Smaller PStwo

Reuters is reporting that Sony intends to unveil a new smaller version of the Playstation two next week, called the PStwo. Like the successful shrinky-dink PSone version of the first Playstation, the PStwo will maintain all the same functionality (although who knows about the inputs and outputs) and will play all the same games as…

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Remote Controller Listener Robot

I love it when companies make gadgets so obviously useful for corporate or personal espionage, then cover their asses by calling it a ‘toy.’ Sure, this Listener Robot may look like a toy, with its little UN-vehicle wheels and cute antenna flag, but don’t tell me you can’t think of a thousand nefarious uses for…

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Morning Bits

Product Highlights • Another Way Cool Flip Clock [Chiasso] • A little more info on the PalmOne Tungsten T5 [Brighthand] • Birds-Eye Atlas of NYC [NYTimes] • Olympus Intros C-7000 Zoom 7.1MP Digital Camera [Chait] • Sharp Makes 2MP Phonecam Sensor with Zoom, Autofocus [TechJapan] Business • Creative Press Conference in Paris [iPodGeneration] Reviews •…

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Sony Shows Off Unannounced, Concept Products

Sony Marketing is holding the “Sony Dealer Convention” until the 17th, and I felt as though there were a couple items of note. So begin noting. First of all, there were a couple “unannounced” products. You can see at the right a picture of the Gran-Turismo-style-glossjob-having-wireless optical mouse, the “SMU-WSM2.” A wired model of this…

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Two New UK-Only GBA SPs

I guess it makes sense for Nintendo to get as many of these out the door as they can before the DS hits, but still, these two new Game Boy Advance SP editions are sort of uninspired. I can forgive the the Zelda version because it’s golden and shiny, but the Mario one is just…

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Two Things I Am Starting to Like

Just a couple of quick impressions to share with you this morning – not full blown reviews by any means, just two things that caught me off guard last night. The first is Salling Clicker, a bit of software for OSX that turns most Bluetooth devices into a remote control for a ton of functions.…

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eBay: Apple Twentieth Anniversary Mac

Someone is selling a mint-condition Twentieth Anniversary Mac on eBay – the same machine that gave a nod to the first Macs and yet heralded the future of Apple design in the iMac G5. I’ve always had a soft spot for the TAM; it was the first Mac to really catch my eye, and I…

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T-Mobile DE Gets Nokia 6630

Looks like T-Mobile Germany is getting the Nokia 6630 (or else they made a bad choice in stock photography in this marketing page (and putting it in the release copy)). I wonder if that means T-Mobile will carry it in the US? My guess would be no, since the whole point of the 6630 is…

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Philips Over the Counter Defibrillator Approved

The FDA has approved an over-the-counter home defibrillator from Philips for use in emergency (or kinky sexual) situations. When the shock is delivered within five minutes of the sudden cardiac arrest, 50 percent of individuals survive, said Deborah DiSanzo, vice president and general manager of cardiac resuscitation at Philips Medical Systems, manufacturer of the device.…

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Philips 755 Scribble Phone

The last time I saw something like this I think I made fun of it for some reason, but I’m going to 180 and say this Philips 755 “Scribble Phone” looks like it would be amusing for at least a few minutes. Its touchscreen lets you draw little messages with a stylus and send them…

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Morning Bits

Product Highlights • Yellow Arrow – SMS Sticker Graffiti [YellowArrow] (Stupid Flash site, makes noise.) • High-Tech Hearing Bypasses Ears [Wired] • The Darkness opens digital song service [TheReg] • ISRAEL GETS KILLER DRONE? [DefenseTech] • Cingular Makes Phone for Vision-Impaired [AP] (Expensive!) Business • Sony Set to Exert Influence on Discs [NYTimes] • With…

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Kikkerland Motion Flip Alarm Clock

I’d say my chances of getting a hold of a Dutch-designed clock from an out-of-stock Korean vendor are pretty slim, but that doesn’t make me want this Kikkerland “Motion Flip Alarm Clock” any less. My grandparents had a flip-clock when I was growing up that I was captivated by – and Groundhog Day is less…

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Radeon 9800 Pro Video Card $155 Shipped

New York electronics superstore J&R has the VisionTek Xtasy ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (128MB) video card on sale for just $150 with $5 shipping (New York state crew pays tax). The 9800 Pro isn’t the most cutting edge video card out there today, but I can personally vouch for its continued ability to play all…

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XM to Start Internet Radio Service

XM Radio has announced their intention to market their own internet radio station, rebroadcasting (or simulcasting, I guess) the 200+ channels of music that XM subscribers now receive for $8 a month (or $4 if you already get the satellite service). Their intention to launch their own internet radio station clarifies their highly-antagonistic attitude towards…

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Sony’s Hi-Contrast Black Projection Screen

Here’s another shot of that Sony Hi-Contrast black front projection screen from CEDIA (it’s the one producing the gorgeous colors on the left). While it may not replace white and gray screens for all applications, in situations with a lot of ambient light, this could really open up the market even more for front projection.…

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Vodafone’s New Euro/Aussie BlackBerry 7100v

Seems that the 7100t isn’t the only new BlackBerry phone coming from RIM, as Vodafone has announced the exclusive distribution of the 7100v, an even more traditionally shaped handset that appears to be essentially a re-packaged version of the 7100t. With the same funky QWERTY keyboard, the 7100v supports a much wider range of languages…

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Oakley Thump MP3 Sunglasses

Oakley has their official product page up for their Thump MP3 sunglasses, and I have to admit, except for the typical tragic Oakley styling, they look pretty cool. Available in both 128MB and 256MB models, the Thumps have a USB 2.0 connection, can play MP3s and even rights-restricted WMAs, and have up to a 6…

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Branding is Hard (Rock Hard. And Glistening)

Bushnell Instant Replay Binoculars Reviewed

Washing Machine Reads Smart Tags on Clothing, Sends Emails

Sony to Launch Smaller PStwo

Remote Controller Listener Robot

Morning Bits

Sony Shows Off Unannounced, Concept Products

Two New UK-Only GBA SPs

Two Things I Am Starting to Like

eBay: Apple Twentieth Anniversary Mac

T-Mobile DE Gets Nokia 6630

Philips Over the Counter Defibrillator Approved

Philips 755 Scribble Phone

Morning Bits

Kikkerland Motion Flip Alarm Clock

Radeon 9800 Pro Video Card $155 Shipped

XM to Start Internet Radio Service

Sony’s Hi-Contrast Black Projection Screen

Vodafone’s New Euro/Aussie BlackBerry 7100v

Oakley Thump MP3 Sunglasses

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

‘Supergirl’ Will Feature David Corenswet’s Superman in a Sort of Big Brother Role

Report: FDA Set to Unban RFK Jr.’s Favorite Peptides

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset