Unboxed: Our Shots of the Sidekick iD
Last night, we told you T-Mobile was launching the Sidekick iD. This morning, the FedEx man delivered it unto us. Our unselfish first thought was to take a lot of pictures of it and post them for you to check out. But, before you click for the gallery, let’s recap: https://gizmodo.com/sidekick-id-official-from-t-mobile-251993 •Budget-configured version of the…
Moto STNKR On The Way?
Those loveable patent sifters have discovered that Motorola, entering into some kind of twisted competition with Samsung and NTT Docomo, will consider development of its own “smell-o-phone.” Motorola says its phone would heat up a packet of scented gel, presumably one that you’re guaranteed to never grow sick of. It was apparently inspired by those…
Animated Space Invaders Doormat Keeps Your Visitors’ Feet Clean – If They Have Feet
Fresh from French designers La Tête Au Cube comes this hi-tech doormat, which does many things to a person’s crib. For starters, it says “Beware Of The Nerd” in a fairly charming way. It will show you to your door no matter how many Flaming Sambucas/microdots/spliffs you’ve had the (mis)fortune to consume on your travels.…
Nokia Plans to Put GPS Chips in All Its Cellphones: SatNavvers Playing Ketchup
Bad pun, I know, but I couldn’t resist. We’ve already reported on the TomTom and Garmin cellphone rumors earlier this week. And now here comes some more news that makes the rumors about the SatNavvers wanting to multi-task seem even more likely. https://gizmodo.com/garmin-and-tomtom-eyeing-the-cell-phone-market-251064 Mike Goodenough, from the UK office of Route 66, has been quoted…
Official: Samsung Will Go Both Ways
Samsung has confirmed that its BD-UP5000 Duo HD will ship sometime before Christmas, ending speculation that it would join LG in supporting both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs in the same player. (Shot at right is current Samsung Blu-ray player, but case design should be similar.) https://gizmodo.com/samsung-releasing-a-hybrid-high-def-dvd-player-in-july-250821 By doing this, the two Korean powerhouses are…
The Intruder: Cellphone That Thinks it’s a Powder Compact
This cellphone concept, designed by Dennis Hopkins, has been given the most awful name—considering its femme-friendly design. It’s called The Intruder—probably something to do with UFOs which, judging by Dennis’ website, seem to have influenced his idea. Just 2.5 inches in diameter, the Intruder is just one-third of an inch thick when closed. Open it…
Creative’s Xmod and Xdock: Enhanced Sound via Wireless
The latest products in Creative’s XFi series, the Xdock and Xmod wireless, have seen the light of day in Japan. A step on from last year’s MP3 enhancer, as well as improving sound quality, the Xmod, which uses Creative’s XFi Crystalize technology, will wirelessly transmit music from your iPod to your speakers. Simply connect one…