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Mitsubishi jumped into the circa-$3000 1080p projector game today, rolling out its LVP-HC6000 that adds a couple of tricks to the Epson Powerlite and Panasonic PT-AE100U projectors against which it might compete. Although it has a face only a mother could love, the image it projects on the screen will be probably be a lot…
The good news is, YouTube isn’t going to put those ridiculous bumper ads in front of clips you request—turns out 70% of people close the window and run screaming when they see those. The bad news is this: Today, YouTube starts overlaying 10-second ads on top of videos. You’ll be able to click the X…
Samsung is warming up their engines as IFA2007 approaches with these two new PAVV 40 and 46-inch Full HD LCD televisions. Their 120Hz engine supports 1080 progressive playback at 60, 120 and 24 frames per second and 25,000:1 contrast ratio for extra movie-like feeling, as well as their System Link technology —which apparently allows it…
The iZip is a hybrid electric bicycle from Currie Technologies with a small electric motor that amplifies your pedaling efforts. This means that speeds of up to 25 mph are easily attainable without you having to break into a sweat—or shave your legs. The motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is rechargeable. On…
Zune for $149.99 (+$5 shipping) on Woot!
After almost a decade of waiting, Smeg’s Fab28 fridge is heading our way. It comes in all sorts of colors, and has 9.22 cubic feet of space. Available in the UK as a giant Union Jack, what’s the betting that if it’s a success, the Fab28 will come in a Stars ‘n Stripes version? Full…
After taking over planet Earth Google is all over the stars like James T. Kirk on blonde alien chicks: They just added a new option to watch the skies in Google Earth. We tried it and it’s quite good, even if some of the photos don’t smoothly blend into each other. The search works great…
Almost like a sedate version of a Jet Ski, this water chopper was modded by a Maryland pizza parlor owner, using a 1985 Yamaha Virago motorbike frame and a 1990 9.9-horsepower Nissan outboard motor, and a trio of hydrofoils. Find out more about Jim Garlitz’s creation after the jump. With a top speed of 37…
The Stick Sound FM Radio is an aluminum box about 9cm cubed. There is only one control, a joystick on the top, which controls every aspect of the radio; on/off, tuning and volume. If you can’t drive a stick shift, then you should probably stick with a normal design. [Slippery Brick]
After the weekend crash, Skype is trying to heal wounds with some freebies for Skype Pro, Skype Unlimited, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail customers: these users’ subscription will be extended by seven days. At least it is something. Check their customer-service email after the jump. [Total disclosure: I used to blog for Skype] Gawker Media polls…
When I was a kid my parents constantly told me to sit up straight and stop slouching. This generation of parents is lucky, they have a gadget that can automatically force children to sit uncomfortably. The slouch alarm will make an annoying noise if you start to deviate from the vertical, making you hold yourself…
In 2001 some Canadians tried to row across their home country using a “road-boat.” This is a vehicle made of several rowing machines, powered by a group of muscular Canadians. They failed then, but now they’re trying again. The team will be fund-raising for The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, so we hope that this…
We already touched the Samsung VP-HMX10A in July, but Samsung is bringing it to IFA 2007 in Berlin and we will be there to play with it. [Akihabara] https://gizmodo.com/three-new-samsung-camcorders-in-hi-def-youtube-friendl-277415
Logitech’s $200 G51 surround-sound speakers work with hot new 5.1 sound cards thanks to a direct six-channel input, but they were designed to intensify even lame-ass stereo games with a 5.1 matrixing mode and an explosive 56-watt subwoofer. The system has an integrated headphone jack for conveniently talking trash with the other kids combatants. But…
To check your car’s air pressure, you could get an air pressure gauge, or kick the tires, but that wouldn’t be quite as geeky as this aftermarket tire pressure monitor. Four caps with sensor read each tire’s pressure and relay it wirelessly to the dashboard-mounted LCD. The setup also informs you if your tire rapidly…
…per bit, from a 1GB SD card. We saw the 32GB SDHC monster at CES where they were announced, but Toshiba just announced their availability in Japan for $700. There’s an 8GB microSD card, and a 16GB SD card, too. It’s nice to realize that all our phones and computers could one day pack their…
The first joystick I ever bought was a Msft Sidewinder. Some hands on time with their new mouse, the first ever to carry this brand, was very positive: it’s worthy of the marquee and a is a well engineered pointer, even if it does look like a Darth Vader’s Imperial interrogation droid-ette. Or a hydrofoil.…
This image appears in the 1979 book Future Cities: Homes and Living into the 21st Century and illustrates the living room of the (paleo)future. This living room has many electronic gadgets which are either in use already or are being developed for people to buy in the 1980s. 1. Giant-size TV. Based on the designs…
As expected, that hot damn RAZR2 just went on sale for $250 little green doggies at Sprint. This is a far cry from the $500 that the original RAZR went for at its launch. Expect other carriers to be following suit now or later with their RAZR2 variants. [Sprint] https://gizmodo.com/sprint-launches-motorola-razr-2-288282
As expected Verizon Wireless got its Motorola Q9m today online for $200 after mail-in rebate w/2-year contract. (We’re told this is a limited time offer.) Brief experience with the Q9m tell me the keyboard is much better, the build more solid, making it the best Q out there. The downside is that the price of…