Sony X headphones are everything we hate: Ostentatious, overpriced gear that's nothing more than a cynical celebrity cash grab. In a world with justice and truth, such gaucherie wouldn't exist—but we kind of love these headphones anyway.

If you're not familiar with the UK talent show The X Factor, think of it as American Idol with adorable British accents. And also contestants—like Gamu Nhengu here—who never miss note, thanks to glorious Auto-Tuning. Hit it, Gamu!

So now we know the identity of the Final Cylon, but while it was a surprise, it was also a somewhat anti-climactic reveal that I feel weirdly ambivalent about. I kinda wish I'd been spoiled.

The first reviews of Jumper are starting to pop up online, and they're not good news for the people who thought Hayden Christensen might be likable (or even tolerable) this time around. The movie features a lot of scenes of people jumping off tall buildings and cliffs, and may leave you wanting to do the same. But…

As rumored, the Japanese version Asus's Eee PC comes with Windows XP—by default. Smart move, since the Linux flavor would have about as much traction as mayo-doused pizza stateside. Speaking of, we'll see the 4G-X over here in Feb. or March, just in time to compete with the Cloudbook. [CNET]