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Intel’s Classmate 2 was never intended for manufacture by Intel; the PC was simply a reference design provided for OEMs. Well, the first one is here: meet the Computer Technology Link 2Go PC. Computer Technology Link has the presumptive first manufacturer of the Classmate 2 for some time now. The final unit specs are the…
The folks behind these Psyko 5.1 surround sound “gaming” headphones went an unorthodox route when deciding how best to deliver sound to your ears—through your skull. And if the picture doesn’t give it away, then I’ll just tell you: It’s delivered by a bunch of speakers in the headband. Two subwoofers live in the cans,…
So far, no one has had the cojones to clone the Wiimote. Then Nyko stepped up to the plate and announced the Wand. Playing with it at CES, I was impressed. Holding the Wand, I could perceive no tangible difference (size, shape or weight) from the Wiimote. It’s not a bulky or strange product. The…
GotWind is no stranger to charging gadgets using wind and solar power, and at CES this year there were on hand to recharge people’s mobiles with a handy locker/charging station for geeky journalists. https://gizmodo.com/tent-mounted-wind-charger-powers-up-that-cellphone-in-t-270514 Their tent, sponsored by LG, had connectors for a variety of handsets (good on LG for that), and I’ve read scattered…
There’s tech in the works by the folks at Green Peak that could turn your battery-eating remote control into an energy-efficient device worthy of a true “green” environmental label. Couch potatoes rejoice! Better yet, in addition to having a power source that lasts the life of the device, the new radio technology powering these prototype…
iPod accessory maker Maxell is going to release music player earbuds that look like many kids’ favorite candy-coated chocolate candy. What could possibly go wrong?! Even the packaging, by design, screams “EAT ME!” And, also just like the candy, these buds come in multiple colors for maximum toddler confusion: Red, pink, blue, orange, and white.…
We LOVED the Novint Falcon and pistol grip attachment in September, but non-PC, console-owning chaps were left out in the cold. If Novint is successful, that could all change by year end. Update. Gaming blog Joystiq, speaking with Novint CEO Tom Anderson, reports that the haptics gaming device will be on consoles by the end…
Apologies in advance, Mr. T, for not reporting on your very first App store contribution sooner. That said, I pity the fool who doesn’t download iPity today! https://gizmodo.com/happy-birthday-mr-t-392435 Stop rubbing your eyes. Yes, this is a real app. It went up yesterday and lists for $0.99. What do you get for a dollar, you ask?…
Just last week, President-elect Obama asked Congress to stop the analog TV shut down, due to funding issues and confusion. At CES yesterday, FCC chief Kevin Martin was having none of that at all. https://gizmodo.com/obama-asks-congress-for-analog-tv-shutdown-delay-5126573 “[W]e’ve spent a lot of time and energy getting ready for the February 17 date,” Martin said during a CES…
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The 2.5 million user limit for Microsoft’s Windows 7 open beta program has been lifted. Up until January 24, it’s a free-for-all, even if the number of downloads surpasses 2.5 million. [CNET] https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-beta-now-available-to-everyone-5127314
Apparently, even the tough-as-nails Pentagon, home of the Department of Defense, has a soft spot for green technology, as word comes to us today that 4,000 LED fixtures will illuminate the building’s Wedge 5. The LED program was detailed in a section of Title III, a Department of Defense program, and will be completed by…
An IPTV service for Xbox 360 was alluded to in a 2007 CES keynote, but it’s been quiet on that front ever since. What’s the deal? If you’re British, you might be in luck! At CES 2009, Microsoft Mediaroom PR reps, while doing their little spin dance, did manage to let slip that “multiple carrier…
Designer Effrat Gommeh sketched out a pair of scissors that slip over the index and middle fingers and actually cut when you make that cutting motion Uncle Joey loved so much on Full House. The scissors are actually a great-looking design concept, and though it seems you’d get less leverage using two fingers than with…
Palm’s new developer site reveals the Pre’s App Store/Marketplace challenger will be named the Palm App Catalog. It also notes that the SDK is only in private prerelease at the moment. Despite the SDK only going out to a few select partners, Palm has launched its Developer Blog to help prospective developers stay informed about…
Mixing real life shopping with the Internet’s “up-selling” capabilities, Intel’s cash register is able to recognize you and give Amazon-esque recommendations, based on things you’ve purchased in the past. At the upcoming National Retail Federation show, Intel will unveil a prototype of a cash register that takes the traditional cash-box to a whole new level.…
An organization called Take Back My TV invaded CES yesterday, sending in “zombies” to harass the Panasonic booth. Their message is great, but boy is this video tough to watch. The zombies represent, uh, unrecycled TVs or something, I guess. And it appears that they got kicked out really quickly, so in order to make…
Intrepid reader Yves Milord snapped a pic of what might be the first error message seen on a Microsoft Surface. UPDATED It’s not a system-wide fail, and we still like the Surface, but who doesn’t love an error during promotion? Microsoft “goons” apparently hustled Yves immediately out after he snapped this shot, before he could…
Any real guitarist will tell you that Guitar Hero has nothing to do with any real-world instrument. Disney, surprisingly, has created an educational and inoffensive spin that uses a real guitar as a controller. Disney Star Guitarist, made with help from Washburn Guitars, uses the same style of “falling notes” that Guitar Hero and Rock…
We got a look at Asus’ so-crazy-it’s-brilliant HTPC keyboard concept earlier this week, but now we’ve got the important specs save the big two: pricing and availability. https://gizmodo.com/eee-keyboard-an-entire-touchscreen-home-theater-pc-5124985 The keyboard is packing a 5-inch built-in display, a 1.6 GHz Atom proc, 1 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB SSD, WiFi, and Bluetooth. As far as ports,…