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Research-types at Sony’s Computer Science Laboratories have developed a concept called ‘transSticks,’ virtually connected Memory Sticks that act as simple networking cables between any two devices that support the standard. Although there are certainly bugs to work out, I’m sure (like security, although they seem to be keeping that in mind), being able to throw…
When you’re giving the pros and cons of a 1.6TB (terabyte) hard disk array, like the LaCie Bigger Disk Extreme, and the only con is “bulky,” then you’re probably doing pretty good by my estimation. As a follow up to previous Bigger Disk external storage drives, there’s no question the 1.6TB version is impressive, smashing…
Straight out of Kansas (yo) comes three new GPS units from Garmin, the eTrex Vista C, the eTrex Legend C, and the pocket-sized Quest, all in color, and all ready to help you pretend like you know where the hell you are. All three are fairly small, and are distinguished mostly by the fact that…
I haven’t forgotten you guys. You just sent in a lot of captions, and I’m still going through them. Plus, you know, I’m lazy!
Syntax Groups has announced a new 20-inch version of its Olevia LCD TV, which while not the most attractive piece of hardware, does continue the Olevias’ tradition of including a VGA connection for use with PCs — something that should be, but often isn’t, standard on an LCD television. Sure, a 20-inch monitor with a…
Fujitsu has announced a new P-Series Lifebook laptop, the P7010D, and it looks like a stunner, with a Pentium M 1.1GHz processor, built-in WiFi and memory card readers and all that, but most notably a projected eleven hour battery life. I’m sure that’s with their fancy dual-battery setup, but geez — that’s better than an…
So I thought we’d give it a little time to settle down, what with all the cries of fraud abounding, but as far as I can tell, the Jackito PDA (excuse me, TDA, as in Tactile Digital Assistant) appears to be real. With claims like “7 processors and reversible FPGA,” not to mention the complete…
The waiting is over for the prosumer mini-DV world as Canon (finally) releases the XL2, the follow-up to the wildly successful (some would say ground-breaking) XL1S. With both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios (film-like and TV-like, respectively), variable frame rates (again, to more closely emulate film or TV), interchangeable lens (the same as the XL1S…
Just because there are dozens of new, innovative radiator designs cropping up — especially in the UK, it seems — doesn’t mean you have to hate your old accordion-style that still heats Eggos quite nicely, thank you. But if you’ve got a few thousand quid to spare and want to take things up a notch,…
Looks like online office retailer CDW jumped the gun a bit with HP’s new iPaq line, revealing some surprisingly disappointing information about the rz1715, specifically. According to CDW’s information, the rz1715 will not be using the Second Edition of Windows Mobile for Pocket PC, will not have dual-slots as previously rumored, and is listed as…
Who would have thought that the original PIMP watch would inspire a sequel? The new PIMP Star Performer has a new display design set inside a stainless steel case. It even has a built-in martini glass that lights up when it’s time to get your drink on. Tokyo Flash is selling them, old-school computer font…
We don’t normally cover PC cases on Gizmodo, not just because they aren’t that interesting, as a rule, but mostly because they are usually just godawful. There are exceptions, thankfully, and this Lian Li V1000 is one of them — all aluminum, inside and out, with a mesh front and back reminiscent of the PowerMac…
If T&A weren’t enough to get you on board, Spiceplay.com — which I must warn you is fully Not Safe For Work, as there are human breast meats there — is not only selling the standard memberships to view their adult photo shoots, but are now also auctioning off the gadgets fondled by their models,…
The Belkin PureAV Wireless Digital Audio Receiver sounded like a pretty decent product when PCMag ran their little blurb. A simple and cheap ($130) 802.11b receiver that could be dropped on any wireless network, slurp up your MP3s and other audio, and pump out sound to your stereo. You could even listen to internet radio…
So I wasted way too much time this morning looking for a better picture of these Oakley “Thump” MP3 Sunglasses, but so far it looks like they exist soley in press release hell. They are official now, though, which is something, although at $400 for a 128MB version and $500 for a 256MB version, I…
The future is now. Unfortunately, the future is now in Korea, a land filled with a fine people and such, don’t get me wrong, but a land that is also, clearly, not right here in my apartment. So with Samsung’s introduction of a new 3-megapixel cameraphone, the SPH-2300, we Westerners have all been apparently flung…
I’m honored that Greg Allen of DaddyTypes.com wrote me an even longer, more explanatory description in email of the new $800 Stokke Xplory fashion stroller than he wrote on his own blog. And yes, I said $800 stroller. You know, for kids. To puke in. Anyway, I’ll just quote his dandy email after the jump…
So what makes Tablet PCs more expensive than their laptop counterparts? Some say it’s the OS, while others claim it’s the extra hardware. Either way, it’s about to get cheaper, as Bill Gates himself has announced that the price premium on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition — which he says was only about $15 greater…
You know, if your coworkers are so bad about stealing your coffee mug that you need a lock for it, perhaps you should 1) kill them, or 2) start putting your cup in your desk. But if you really need to be that one guy that just has to make a point about it, this…
Lite-On ( probably best known for their no-frills but well-performing PC CD and DVD burners) has announced a set-top home entertainment DVD recorder, the LVW-5020. In addition to burning CDs and DVDs, though, the LVR-5020 has a built-in 80GB hard drive for recording television, TiVo-style, although Lite-On only calls it “pseudo-PVR functions” in its press…