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Viewsonic is getting into the digital photo frame business and the first digital frames to launch will include an 8-inch widescreen frame with an 800×480 screen resolution that displays popular movie formats, has an integrated speaker for MP3 sounds and a remote control at a price under $200. ViewSonic will also have an 8-inch DF87G…
If you desperately wanted official shots of the T-Mobile Shadow, well, here they are. We have already given you the rundown on what the Windows Mobile smartphone will be toting, but to recap, the main goodies will be the two-letters-per-key SureType keyboard, 128MB on-board RAM and Wi-Fi connectivity. The pictures show two color schemes (jump…
A limited edition SingStar PlayStation 2 bundle, which we told you about before, is set to hit the mainstream by November 4th. The pack will contain an exclusive ceramic white PlayStation 2 (previously a Japan exclusive model), the complete SingStar Pop game and two microphones. The package will retail at $149.99 and if you don’t…
Arn over at Macrumors points out this cool story of an iPod Touch ad being run by Apple. The thing is, it was made by Nick Haley, an 18-year old student, inspired by "Music Is My Hot, Hot Sex" by CSS. Nick was flown in to the LA offices of TBWA/Chiat/Day to do a HD…
This illustration by Grant E. Hamilton ran in the February 16, 1895 issue of Judge magazine and can be found in the book Out of Time by Norman Brosterman. Population Close to ‘Standing Room Only’ (Chicago Tribune, 1899) Collier’s Illustrated Future of 2001 (1901) Predictions of a 14-Year-Old (Milwaukee Excelsior, 1901) No One Will Walk…
If the video this morning didn’t give you a good idea of how excited New Yorkers were about Leopard, check out this one. Richard Blakeley caught enough Apple-heads to fill up half of an entire city block. In the rain. Guess they really love iChat video effects. Video by Richard Blakeley https://gizmodo.com/man-on-the-street-are-normal-people-looking-forward-to-315698
When you go to the dentist the last thing you want to divulge is the fact that you drink 12 Mt. Dews each day. So why the hell would you voluntarily use an oral hygiene monitor that informs you dentist about your bad habits? Each day you would bite down on the plate and insert…
If you have been on the fence about picking up a GPS unit for your car, consider this: accused speeder Shaun Malone of California is fighting a speeding ticket citing that his GPS system proves that the police radar gun is wrong. According to the police report, the 17 year old Malone was going 62mph…
The ridiculously small NeoNode N2 mobile is now in the hands of the FCC, so those of you who thought it would never make its way to the states may be in for a pleasant surprise. [Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/neonode-n2-iphoneclone-navigates-using-finger-strokes-235743
Update: Wait, what’s going on? Is Apple actually the one responsible for FedEx shipment delays? This is what we just got in our tipbox: This is absolutely astonishing. I’m on the phone right now with [redacted], Customer Advocate for FedEx. She, and [redacted], employee #[redacted], Operations Manager at the San Jose Express delivery station, are…
SanDisk has begun shipping its 8GB microSDHC and M2 flash memory cards. The company hopes that they will find a market among users of memory-card-ready mobile phones. Available now for $140 and $150, respectively. [Electronista]
Fry’s has $10 off Leopard today for anybody who’s not keen on getting their $10 from Amazon. Pick it up at 6PM and you get to bypass the lines at Apple stores. [Fry’s]
Researchers in England have developed a battery powered textile yarn that can be used to illuminate the clothes of joggers, cyclists, or outdoor workers for protection. This electroluminescent yarn, or “EL yarn,” is technically a multi-layer electroluminescent film composite material made from yarn and dipped in a special light-emitting ink on the inside, with a…
Apple’s actually giving out free T-Shirts to people who get to stores first to get in on Leopard-mania. Supplies are limited, but if you really want to look like an Apple employee, get down to your local store before 6PM to get yours. Hurry hurry! [MacRumors]
A medical device company called PMI has developed the i60, a robotic articulating endoscopic linear cutter that can “place four rows of medical grade titanium staples in tissue while simultaneously cutting between them.” What’s more, it has articulation capabilities that are similar to the human wrist, which makes it easier for surgeons to get to…
Click to viewWe’ve been testing Leopard for over a day now, on multiple machines, and here are our full test notes and screenshots. The impressions below spare you the typical rehashing of features which you can get from our past coverage or Apple’s website, and are focused on the nitty gritty details you’d find if…
Designed by Hong Kong based design studio Chilli Chilly, these gun mugs feature a porcelain base, a gold or platinum plated trigger, and what appears to be a mock “safety” switch on the side. Great for that morning cup of coffee at work. There is nothing better for taking your career to the next level…
Another interview of Fake Steve Jobs AKA Dan Lyons AKA Fake Steve AKA Dan Lyons…over at [Wallstrip]
Infinite Response has taken a stab at making keyboards a bit easier to lug around with the VAX-77, which can be folded in half and will even fit in a plane’s overhead compartment. The retro keys are available in five totally rad colors, including “blood red,” “screaming yellow,” “emerald green,” “basic black” and “ocean blue.”…
Click to viewWe’ve been playing with iChat Video chat and screen sharing and it’s pretty fantastic—when we can get it to work. So far, it’s failed to connect half the time, and the other half of the time it works perfectly. (Keep in mind this is day one, so we’ll update as we find out…