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Asus Makes Transforming Windows Tablets Way Less Chunky

Asus popularized the cheap detachable laptop, but they’ve always been chunky little things. Not the Transformer Book Chi. Asus claims the new 10.1-inch T100 Chi is the thinnest Windows tablet ever made. And the 12.5-inch T300 Chi—combined with its keyboard—is now thinner than a MacBook Air. Sure, thin isn’t everything, and even the 7.2mm thick…

Tech News Sean Hollister Jan 5

Lego Bumblebee better than Michael Bay’s last three movies

Ralph (Mad physicist) S. has shared yet another amazing build in his line of The Cars are the Stars. Building a working Transformer model is a pretty difficult task in itself, but normally the outcome is either a shoddy vehicle or a shoddy robot. Instead, The Mad physicist has made a wonderful example of both…

Tech News Michael Schulte Oct 7

Asus Transformer Book V: A 5-in-1, Android-Windows Phone, Tablet and PC

ASUS has just announced one of its most unusual products yet: a 5-in-1 device that’s a phone, tablet and PC, which runs both Windows and Android. No, really. At its fullest, the Transformer Book V is a 12.5-inch Windows laptop. Detach the keyboard, and it turns into a Windows tablet. Tug on the odd bulge…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Jun 2

Mark Wahlberg Says Transformers: Age Of Extinction Is “More Realistic”

Star Mark Wahlberg says his new movie about giant robots fighting each will be “more realistic” than previous movies about giant robots fighting each other. Good to know! The actor also calls the new movie, in which he plays a character caught up in a war between two races of giant transforming robots whose battles…

Movies Rob Bricken May 27

This flying drone helicopter truck is a real life transformer

What is this? A flying drone? Eight flying drones? One flying helicopter? A moving room? A truck? It’s a little bit of everything. Called the AT Black Knight Transformer, it combines the vertical takeoff and landing of a helicopter with the off-road driving capabilities of a truck. So yes, that means it can fly and…

Sploid Casey Chan Jan 10

Asus Transformer Book Duet: One Laptop, Two Tablets, All the Crazy

Once upon a time (earlier this year) Asus announced its Transformer Book Trio; a Windows PC with an Android tablet hiding inside. Now with the Transformer Book Duet, Asus is pushing its “more is more” approach one step further by adding “Windows 8.1 tablet” to the repertoire. Just like the Transformer Book Trio, the Duet…

Tech News Eric Limer Jan 6

Asus’ New Three-in-One: Crouching Windows PC, Hidden Android Tablet

Asus has already been experimenting with mixing Android and Windows in the same device with its bizarre but intriguing 18.5-inch Transformer All-in-One desktop, giant-Android-slab-thing. Now, it’s taking the concept to its logical extreme with the new Transformer Book Trio, dual processor-weilding device that staking its claim to tablet, notebook, and desktop territory. https://gizmodo.com/asus-transformer-all-in-one-desktop-hands-on-android-a-5974015 Much smaller…

Tech News Eric Limer Jun 3

The Court Transcript For the Hasbro vs. Asus Transformer Prime Case Is Hilarious

Last year it was announced that Hasbro was going to sue Asus over the branding of the Transformer Prime; apparently, people all over the planet were confusing a tablet with shape-shifting robots. Now the case has been settled—Hasbro lost a preliminary hearing—but the court ruling is quite hilarious. https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-sues-asus-over-the-name-transformer-prime-5870344 Hilarious by the standards of most…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Mar 28

iPad Test Notes: Speed (Versus Tegra 3) – UPDATED

Apple made some bold claims about its new A5X chip, claiming it would give a 4x graphical boost over Nvidia’s Tegra 3. At the same time, the Tegra 3 is a powerhouse of computational processing. So lets put ’em to the test. First, the usual caveat: benchmarks only mean so much. There are a lot…

Tech News Brent Rose Mar 16

The New iPad Comparison: How It Stacks Up to Other Leading Tablets

Well, it’s finally here, Apple’s new hotness. But how does it compare to the new hotness from Asus, Samsung, Amazon, BlackBerry, or heck, the iPad 2? We’ve got you covered with this head-to-head spec sheet. Clearly the toughest competitor in this chart is the Asus Transformer Infinity. The new iPad has it beaten on pixels…

Tech News Brent Rose Mar 7

To Infinity and Beyond: Asus Spits Out First HD, LTE Transformer Tablet

Asus is on a roll with its rebranded ‘Transformer Pads’ tablet line, pushing out yet another version. The Infinity series takes the Prime and runs with it, packing either a Tegra 3 or a Snapdragon S4 and a 10.1-inch full-HD screen. The tablet basically looks like the latest aluminium-clad Transformer Prime, but packs a dual-core…

Tech News Sam gibbs-gizmodo uk Feb 27

Asus Transformer Bootloader Unlock Available for Download

When the Asus Transformer Prime launched, there was outcry from developers over the fact that its bootloader was locked. Asus eventually crumbled, and announced that they would remove the restrictions. Now, almost two months later, you can download the fix. https://gizmodo.com/asus-transformer-prime-review-the-android-tablet-youve-5873393 The news means that those who wish to do so can now install customs…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Feb 22

Hasbro Sues Asus Over the Name Transformer Prime

I don’t know about you, but I often get confused between fictional robots that can assume the form of everyday objects, and fancy new Android tablets. Fortunately, toymaker Hasbro feels my pain. Last week Hasbro sued Asus over the name of its Transformer Prime tablet. Specifically, Hasbo’s citing trademark 85008156, a pending trademark for “Transformers…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Dec 22

Asus Eee Pad Slider Lightning Review: Fat Tablet for Clickity-Clackers

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer with its detachable keyboard dock has been one of the best-selling Android tablets yet. The Eee Pad Slider’s keyboard is permanently attached, so you can type wherever you go. Better, right?! Maaaaaaybe. What Is It? A 10-inch tablet running Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) with a full keyboard attached via a very…

Tech News Brent Rose Nov 11

Asus Boss Demonstrates Ultra-Thin EeePad Transformer 2

Asus Chairman Johnny Shih has just slipped an exciting new product out of his briefcase at tech event AsiaD—the long-rumored updated EeePad Transformer Android tablet. It’s almost as exciting as the epic teaser trailer. Confirming that the previously rumoured Transformer 2 will indeed arrive powered by a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Shih said the updated…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Oct 20

Who Wishes They’d Dressed Up As a Coca Cola Transformer/Truck/Vending Machine Now?

It’s a three-in-one costume!* Not only can the wearer pose as a vending machine, but they can also rotate into a Transformer and then mooch across the floor like a Coke van, delivering beverages and cavities to all. *Err, make that two costumes. Nonetheless, they’re still bloody awesome. [@CocaCola]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Nov 1

Can Somebody Please Develop This iPhone App Already?

Come on. It doesn’t have to be that hard. And make a version for iPad too. One that runs on magic. [Airos Design]

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 30

Man Transforms His Car Into A Robot

You wouldn’t want to mess with this robot. Weighing 90kg, and standing 2m tall, this robot was created from the designer’s very first car, a Lada Samara Diva. Check out what it looked like before it transformed: Just try doing this with your beat up jalopy. [Studio Re-Creation via Mocoloco]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 18

From the Dept. of Seriously?: The Pentagon’s Flying Car Program is Called “Transformer”

Huh. Last Thursday, DARPA announced a workshop for Transformer. That is, their flying car program. “The objective of the Transformer (TX) program is to demonstrate a one- to four-person transportation vehicle that can drive and fly, thus enabling the warfighter to avoid water, difficult terrain, and road obstructions as well as IED and ambush threats”…

Tech News Brian Lam Dec 28

Fotel Designer Chair Transforms From Rocking to Stationary in 20 Seconds

If you’re a grass-is-always-greener type, you might have trouble settling on one type of chair: Arm or rocking. This Fotel chair is actually both, and manages to look pretty slick at the same time. It looks like you can just rotate the non-seat part of the chair (carbon-fiber armrests and legs) while keeping the seat…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Aug 12

transformer

Asus Makes Transforming Windows Tablets Way Less Chunky

Lego Bumblebee better than Michael Bay’s last three movies

Asus Transformer Book V: A 5-in-1, Android-Windows Phone, Tablet and PC

Mark Wahlberg Says Transformers: Age Of Extinction Is “More Realistic”

This flying drone helicopter truck is a real life transformer

Asus Transformer Book Duet: One Laptop, Two Tablets, All the Crazy

Asus’ New Three-in-One: Crouching Windows PC, Hidden Android Tablet

The Court Transcript For the Hasbro vs. Asus Transformer Prime Case Is Hilarious

iPad Test Notes: Speed (Versus Tegra 3) – UPDATED

The New iPad Comparison: How It Stacks Up to Other Leading Tablets

To Infinity and Beyond: Asus Spits Out First HD, LTE Transformer Tablet

Asus Transformer Bootloader Unlock Available for Download

Hasbro Sues Asus Over the Name Transformer Prime

Asus Eee Pad Slider Lightning Review: Fat Tablet for Clickity-Clackers

Asus Boss Demonstrates Ultra-Thin EeePad Transformer 2

Who Wishes They’d Dressed Up As a Coca Cola Transformer/Truck/Vending Machine Now?

Can Somebody Please Develop This iPhone App Already?

Man Transforms His Car Into A Robot

From the Dept. of Seriously?: The Pentagon’s Flying Car Program is Called “Transformer”

Fotel Designer Chair Transforms From Rocking to Stationary in 20 Seconds

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