Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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iPhone SIM Card Unlocking Tested (Verdict: It Works But Depends on the Card)
11:55PM Jesus Diaz | We finally got our gear and tried the forged SIM card method to completely unlock iPhone. It works but beware, because it depends on what kind of SIM card you use with your current unholy phone. SIM cards come in different flavors. If your SIM is a V1 (old one), you will be able to use the published method and program a new SIM card that will work with the iPhone and make it work in your network. More »
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Head-Mounted Gun Patent Blows Minds, Literally
11:40PM Mark Wilson | ‘Albert’s Helmet-Mounted Pistol’ is a patent back from 1953, when life was simple and people just wanted new hats that could blow away their adversaries. Intended to free the user’s hands (hopefully for more guns), the pistol was supposed to be fired by blowing into a tube—like blowing bubbles in milk through a straw, but you know, with more blood. It seems like a minor oversight that the kickback may kill the participant, or at least leave their neck in severe need for a good rubbing. But even more than we’re interested in the helmet, we’d like to see the mega pistol that’s strapped on top. Maybe we’ll pick a fight with a clown and see if he whips one out. If only mimes were strapped for real… [thebachelorguy via neatorama] More »
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Sony’s GV-HD700 will be available next month …
11:36PM Addy Dugdale | Sony’s GV-HD700 will be available next month for $1300. [Camcorder Info] More »
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Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy: Payback’s a Bitch
11:35PM Charlie White | Here’s a chew toy commemorating alleged dogfighting impresario and Pit Bull torturer Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback accused of various animal atrocities. Vick is in heap of trouble after he was caught allegedly running a kennel full of fighting pit bulls. When the fighting dogs didn’t quite measure up, Vick and his cohorts are accused of drowning, strangling, hanging, shooting and electrocuting the losing pups. The proceeds from sales of this $10.99 effigy will be donated to animal rights charities. Here’s what the makers of the Vick’s dog chew toy had to say: Vick’s Dog Chew Toy is made of state of the art “dog” material. The Vick’s Toy Doll is so strong and flexible, it will challenge every breed. Especially The Pit Bull. It’s a doggone shame. [Vick's Dog Chew Toy] More »
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Backpack Laser…not for Killing (Yet)
11:24PM Mark Wilson | You’d expect a $53,700 backpack laser to be some DARPA super weapon that’s stuck in a perpetual “5 years away” as more and more cable specials are produced on the matter. But actually, the backpack laser already exists and it’s reserved for the men and women risking their lives to restore old buildings. More »
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Bastard Mobiles to be Taught a Thing or Two About Manners
11:00PM Charlie White | Mobiles are impolite, whiny little bitches lurking in your pocket, lying in wait to interrupt you no matter what you’re doing. That’s why researchers at Intel Labs Seattle are trying to teach them some manners, creating software that turns the dumbass machines into politenessPhones that can avoid interrupting your real-world conversations with their obnoxious ring tones and insistent vibrations. More »
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Palama Poketo DAP is Pantone-tastic but Basic
10:56PM Addy Dugdale | It was only a matter of time before Japan’s color craziness spread from its cell phones to other gadgets. This Poketo DAP player from Japanese company Palama may be basic and cheap, but when has basic and cheap ever stopped people from buying gadgets? More »
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XMI X-Mini, Tiny Subwoofer/Speaker
10:53PM Mark Wilson | XMI’s X-Mini claims to be the “the world’s first pocketdize speaker with a built-in bass support and rechargeable battery.” Apparently either feature alone is not a world’s first, but together…stand back. You have the stuff PR is made of. Focused on portability, the X-Mini features an extendable, accordion-style vacuum tube that attempts to mimic the resonance of a subwoofer (we don’t mean to be complete dicks by saying “attempts” but we’ll believe it when we see it). Mids and highs are represented through that top speaker. Playback lasts anywhere from four to six hours, after which time you’ll need to pack up the portable party and call it a night. Well, that, or just put on some headphones instead. $37 [product via ohgizmo] More »
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The Perfect Bottle Opener for Parties Comes with Built-In Chick
10:30PM Addy Dugdale | Being a girl, I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that boobs are the best gadget evah. And some of them can even open a bottle of beer. [13gb via Fleshbot] More »
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