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China Prepping a Moon Rover That’ll Outshine the Rest

Scientists over in China are building a prototype moon rover that they hope will not only lead to the country’s first unmanned mission to the moon, but also outdo the US’ first moon rover. The Chinese rover will be capable of transmitting videos and stills, but whereas NASA’s rovers rely on solar-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the…

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Laptop Mag Reviews Netgear HD EVA8000: More Features Than Apple TV, Chokes on HD

Not an Apple fanboy? The folks at Laptop mag checked out Netgear’s Digital Entertainer HD, which does everything Apple TV can do (except stream iTunes-purchased media) plus a little more. So what did they like. Well, for starters, the EVA8000 supports tons of formats like MP4, XviD, Windows Media, and even purchased movies from CinemaNow…

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Spring ’07 HDTV Cheat Sheet

Hoping to upgrade to a new HDTV this spring? The folks at CNET have put together a handy little cheat sheet previewing this spring’s newest models. If you’re tight on cash, their advice is to save a few bucks and buy a slightly older model. If you’re lucky, you can score a sweet deal on…

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Nokia N95 Gets Felt Up

Now that we know it’s coming to the States, we can’t help but wait till the day Nokia’s N95 officially arrives. It’ll be pricey ($500-$600 unlocked), but it’ll be worth it considering the phone will have Wi-Fi, Edge/HSDPA support, a 5-megapixel camera and a bunch of other specs you can check out here. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-n95-coming-stateside-247075 So…

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FCC Outs Logitech’s Forthcoming Vista-Keyboard Combo

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any gadget news from Logitech, but now the FCC is blowing their cover with news of a wireless keyboard and mouse combo the company has in the works for Vista. Dubbed the Cordless Desktop Wave, the keyboard has a curvy design with dedicated Vista keys. Pricing is still…

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Mystery Nokia Phone Caught by Gadget Paparazzi

Looks like Nokia has some post CTIA surprises left in store for us. A HowardForums user by the name of micrors4racer leaked this shot of a never-before-seen Nokia mobile, which is believed to be a more affordable version of the 8800. https://gizmodo.com/blingin-nokia-8800-170086 Other than the fact that it’s a slider and it has a cam…

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ABC Becomes First Network to Unveil Full Screen “HD Streamer”

On the same day that EMI stripped its tunes of DRM protection, ABC quietly became the first broadcast network to feature a broadband “HD player” that lets you watch shows like Lost and Grey’s Anatomy in full-screen mode. While NBC has had a full-screen player up and running for some time, ABC claims theirs looks…

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AP Reporter Gets Zapped with Military Pain Gun

Nothing makes me chuckle like watching a reporter being shot with a Tazer for the sake of a story. That’s what this fearless AP reporter did, except he raised the stakes by choosing to be zapped with the military’s pain gun, a gun so strong it makes you feel like your entire body is on…

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iPod Nano Explodes During Charge

It seems like every month a new gadget goes up in flames. This month it’s an iPod nano that was caught exploding while being charged via a PC. The owner says that the force sent his iPod flying to the ground, where it started smoking and sparking until it was unplugged. Unfortunately, the iPod was…

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TomTom Rider 2 Accidentally Leaked Online

The guys at TomTom accidentally leaked an ad for their new Rider 2, a GPS unit for motorcycles and scooters. Not that many details were revealed from the Flash animation (other than the fact the Rider 2 will have a redesigned mount), but if it follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, chances are the Rider 2…

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Samsung Surveillance Camera Packs 32x Mega Zoom

It may look like your average security cam, but the SCC-C4307 has been fitted with a ridiculous 32x optical zoom. Combined with its 10x digital zoom, the cam tops out at 320x, which Samsung claims is the highest ever. The cam provides 24/7 security, easily switching from day mode (color) to night mode (black and…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Stockpiling its Ships with Nintendo Wiis

Forget the midnight buffet, the next time you’re on a Norwegian Cruise head to the atrium and burn off those shrimp cocktails with a little Wii tournament. The folks at Norwegian Cruise Lines are loading up their ships with Wii consoles so that vacationers will be able to play against one another on big-screen TVs.…

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Altec Lansing im600: A Thin Dock/FM Radio for Your iPod

Looks-wise, Altec Lansing’s im600 iPod dock is a huge improvement over the company’s last speakers. And even though it’s a lightweight, it manages to squeeze in an extra feature here and there. Available in April, the $149 dock doubles as an alarm clock, portable boombox, and unlike other docks can play FM radio (for those…

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Mysterious Edge PC Promises Mobile DSL

CTIA is officially over, but the folks at Edgetech have left our imaginations running with a mysterious little computer/UMPC called PC Edge. Not much is known about the device (no word on OS, processor or hardware details), though we did manage to get some info from a company rep via a quick phone call. So…

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Lab Rat: HairMax Laser Comb Week 2—Still No Hair

So it’s been two week since I started using the HairMax laser comb to regrow rejuvenate my once luscious locks of hair and so far, well, as you can see—nothing. The company recommends using it 3x a week for 10-15 minutes. I’ve been using it 4x a week (I’m in a rush) usually at the…

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Dyson Secretly Creating Robot Vacuum

iRobot’s Roomba is about to get a little competition from the folks at Dyson. Rumor has it that Dyson is recruiting roboticists who can help create a robotic vacuum with autopilot and mapping capabilities, the latter feature being something the Roomba lacks (it relies on bump sensors for direction). https://gizmodo.com/roomba-and-the-city-170244 So does this mean there’s…

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Helio Ocean Video Walkthrough

Craving some more one-on-one time with Helio’s new dual slider? The guys at PhoneScoop got an in-depth video of Helio’s Ocean including a look at the phone’s features and interface. The new Web browser (which lets you view full Web pages) looks especially cool. Combine that with their all you can eat EV-DO/text messaging plan…

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Nokia’s Secret Search Engine Will Track Your Media Files

Now that Nokia has finished announcing their high-end phones, they’re working on a mobile search engine to help you keep track of files stored on your mobile. The blueprints for the search engine are exposed by a patent that also leaks info on how the search engine will be capable of tracking media files, like…

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Nielsen Survey Exposes Cell Phone Stereotypes

The kind of cell phone you own may say a lot about your personality. At least that’s what the folks at Nielsen think. They just competed a study that picks out your personality type based on what mobile you own. Motorola users, for example, were deemed stylish, fun seekers whereas Nokia folks were healthy and…

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AT&T to Give HSDPA a Shot of Adrenaline with Faster Uploads

EV-DO Rev A may be enjoying its time in the limelight, but now AT&T wants its 15 minutes of fame too, announcing its plans to upgrade HSDPA with faster upload speeds. The upgrade will gradually roll out through the year (via software updates) and new PC cards can be expected by mid-year. https://gizmodo.com/verizon-gooses-ev-do-wireless-broadband-to-revision-a-i-236535 So what…

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China Prepping a Moon Rover That’ll Outshine the Rest

Laptop Mag Reviews Netgear HD EVA8000: More Features Than Apple TV, Chokes on HD

Spring ’07 HDTV Cheat Sheet

Nokia N95 Gets Felt Up

FCC Outs Logitech’s Forthcoming Vista-Keyboard Combo

Mystery Nokia Phone Caught by Gadget Paparazzi

ABC Becomes First Network to Unveil Full Screen “HD Streamer”

AP Reporter Gets Zapped with Military Pain Gun

iPod Nano Explodes During Charge

TomTom Rider 2 Accidentally Leaked Online

Samsung Surveillance Camera Packs 32x Mega Zoom

Norwegian Cruise Line Stockpiling its Ships with Nintendo Wiis

Altec Lansing im600: A Thin Dock/FM Radio for Your iPod

Mysterious Edge PC Promises Mobile DSL

Lab Rat: HairMax Laser Comb Week 2—Still No Hair

Dyson Secretly Creating Robot Vacuum

Helio Ocean Video Walkthrough

Nokia’s Secret Search Engine Will Track Your Media Files

Nielsen Survey Exposes Cell Phone Stereotypes

AT&T to Give HSDPA a Shot of Adrenaline with Faster Uploads

Getting Stuck Inside a Glitching Robotaxi Is a Whole New Thing to Be Scared of

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Humanity’s Epic Return to the Moon 🔴

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Blasts Off

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

Kia’s EV3 Is Headed to the US This Year With Up to 320 Miles of Range

This Is the Way to Lego’s April Releases

Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI

Amazon Facilities in Bahrain Hit Again as Iran Follows Through on Threat, Report Says

Why the PS6 Handheld Will Matter More Than the PS6

DNA Study Casts Even More Doubt on Shroud of Turin’s True Origin

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

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?