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Can there ever be too many R2D2 inspired gadgets? No, it is impossible, as proven by this orgasm worthy R2D2 webcam, by Hammacher Schlemmer. The camera might not scream great picture quality at 628×528 resolution, but there are so many reasons why this R2D2 rendition kicks geek gadget butt. The obligatory beeping sounds are all…
Here’s a video of Addy’s painted hands on the new Sanyo Xacti. My unpainted hands found the ergonomics to be excellent, though the buttons felt a little cheap.
Today we got our hands on Sanyo’s Xacti HD. The world’s first 1080p camcorder is more than cute—seemed like just the right weight to me, and its two-button design is simple to use. It felt cool and fast, but the experience was not perfect. Bonus gallery of me doing silly things with its form factor.…
Unfortunately, like acne on a pubescent teenager’s face, wired headphones are still ubiquitous. Also, unless you are a silhouette in an iPod commercial, they look like crap too. Audio-Technica has released a primitive solution called the Cable Wrap. The Cable Wrap consists of a double clip design; one to attach to your lapel or penis…
According to Ian Callum, Jaguar’s design director, the revised XF shall boast a reworked control interface—reworked by Apple, no less. In an interview with CAR magazine, Mr Callum said, “We have been working with Apple on control interfaces.” Assuming Mr. Callum did not forget to add “an” before “Apple” in that statement, it is safe…
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If you were thinking, “Those guys at Google are going to pack in a secret flight simulator into the new edition of Google Earth,” pat yourself on the back, as that is exactly what they have done. Users have the choice of commanding either an F-16 jet fighter or a Cirrus SR22 prop plane. At…
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Like some sort of GPS-delivering Santa, Magellan has announced the upcoming release of seven new GPS units—all set to be available between September and October. In the 4200 series, the Maestro 4250—retailing for $500—offers integrated live traffic updates, a shiny, widescreen 4.3-inch display and Bluetooth capability, while the 4220 and 4200 models will cost slightly…