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I don’t know if this Boeing C-17 GlobeMaster III is the biggest RC airplane model in the world, but comparing it to the now-dead previous record holder it looks like we almost may have a tie. In any case, its 19.68 feet of wingspan, four turbine engines, and perfect detail make it a worthy competitor…
Sony has begun shipping their Vaio VGC-JS110J/S 20.1-inch all-in-one desktop PC—the base model in the JS-1 series with a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB RAM and a 320GB HDD running Vista Home Premium. This particular model will run you $1000 (and stocks are low), but if you are holding out for something a little…
With the economy sucking, pricey new MacBooks hitting store shelves and the increasing popularity of netbooks, one has to wonder whether or not we really need to spend $1000 on a laptop these days. I mean, incremental upgrades on MacBooks alone will cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. So, take a moment to…
It looks like consumers in Chicago and Denver will have the privilege of being the first to get their hands on Panasonic’s new tru2way-enabled VIERA HDTVs. Basically, true2way is a new type of CableCARD that will deliver interactive features to cable subscribers without the need for a cable box. Panasonic has plans to sell the…
For many of us, it is the time of the year when we start thinking about staying warm. If you happen to be one of those people who is already lounging on a Lego couch or lighting things up with a Lego lamp, you will probably enjoy “Brick”—the latest product designed for the Italian company…
Ten million iterations of the Eee PC later, there are signs Asus might be returning the thoroughly molested brand its simpler, cheaper notebook roots. EeePCNews.de has shots of what they think is the new $300 Eee PC 701SDX. This seven-inch Eee isn’t a whole lot different from past models, it’s just got a slightly updated…
Yesterday we published an article comparing the latest MacBook and the Dell Inspiron 13, pointing out that the MacBook was too expensive. In the middle of the Apple event battle, the post omitted some facts that made the comparison invalid. We have edited the article to reflect these facts. Our apologies.
According to a rebate document that popped up on Howard Forums, the Samsung Omnia may be heading to the Verizon network sometime this year. The WinMo phone had previously been Europe and Asia only, but this supposed $70 rebate (valid through November 15th), is the first possible evidence of US infiltration. The Omnia is Samsung’s…
GE’s new battery-free sensor could be just the kick in the pants RFID needs to start living up to its potential. The platform uses a conventional RFID tag coated with a chemically or biologically sensitive film that draws power wirelessly from a handheld reading device. Naturally, eliminating on-board batteries means that manufacturers can make smaller…
This, my friends, is what you call asking for trouble: the new arcade driving cabinet Octane 120, from Dream Arcades, comes with a built-in keg-o-rator, with the beer tap placed conveniently on the dash next to the steering wheel. You know, so you can accurately practice your drunk driving in a safe environment before busting…
Hack a Day has a great video sent to them by a musician named Rob Morris, who uses the accelerometer data from his Wiimote to manipulate the sounds coming from his guitar. At the beginning of the vid, he shows how it can be used to change the pitch (using the Guitar Hero Star Power…
At 1.37 inches, this robot may not be as complex as the bipedal 6.3-inch Tomy iSobot—the former-smallest bipedal bot according to the Guinness book of world records—but it can do plenty of things, from walking to finding its way out of a labyrinth to play soccer. It will arrive to europe later this year and…
The biggest update to the new MacBooks—on the inside anyway—is their graphical muscle, which has been hooked up with some Barry Bonds-level steroids. Apple ditched Intel’s crummy integrated graphics and chipset (basically the traffic controller between the processor and everything else) entirely, opting for a new one from Nvidia that combines the chipset and a…
The latest Adobe Creative Suite 4 for Mac OS X and Windows is now shipping in all its flavors: Design Premium ($1799), Web Premium ($1699), Production Premium ($1699), and $2499 for the Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection. I can’t wait to try the new GPU-based acceleration. Adobe Creative Suite 4 Now Shipping Milestone Release…
Whether you are a spy or a shady CEO, this laptop concept by Nicolas Lehotzky has features that will fit the bill. I’m not crazy about the giant protruding lock / finger scanner, and the USB slots hidden behind a lockable metal cap may be a bit of a nuisance—but I love the built in…
While browsing the usually awesome Tokyu Hands, I found only one really great thing: These Gundam slippers, with faux gold trim. They make giant robot stomping noises as you walk. Video: gundam slippers from japan from Gizmodo on Vimeo.
For a moment, let’s just forget about the fact that this Finger Trap concept is ridiculous and would be completely useless as a real-world product. I mean, the idea of smashing someone’s finger for trying to touch your trackpad is only a joke. Now, electrocuting someone for trying to touch your laptop is a completely…
Boy, you guys really like making fun of John McCain. This week’s contest invited you to improve any of the candidates with technology using Photoshop. The results? About 95% of the entries involved McCain. And they’re absolutely hilarious. I didn’t filter these entries to make them all McCain-centric, this is just the way they came…
After killing and dissecting an endless amount of Lego minifigs, artist/designer/mad doctor Jason Freeny has created the definitive anatomy map of the iconic figure, showing all the details and naughty bigs that we weren’t able to catch in our exclusive tour to the Lego Minifig factory in Denmark. Jason has plenty of experience on cutting…
Using the same principle as the LED strobes that enable fine-tuning of turntable rotation speeds, this DIY “Acid Machine” synth has a cool way of visualizing its sound: A rotating disc printed with a special pattern isolates a thin radial disc depending on the frequency of a strobing LED that corresponds to the note played.…
