Saturday, November 17, 2007
Computers
Dell XPS One Reviewed (Verdict: Design OK, Vid Cards Suck)
2:01PM Brian Lam | PC Mag reviews the Dell XPS One’s high end $2400 version of the all-in-one with all the trimmings like Blu-ray, a TV Tuner, N flavored Wi-Fi, and a wireless keyboard. They also liked the user-serviceable case, but weren’t stoked about the ATI Radeon HD 2400 graphics card. [PC Mag] More »
Phones
Breaking: T-Mobile Pulling Sidekick Slide In Light of Defects
1:27PM Adrian Covert | In light of the Sidekick Slide’s recent problems, T-Mobile is pulling the Sidekick Slide from its product line. Readers are reporting the Slide is no longer on the T-Mobile product site, and anonymous inside sources are confirming this. This is convenient, seeing as Fridays (not to mention Friday night), are the best day to announce a story like this with the least news impact. More to come as we get more info. More »
Press
Software
iRadio Brings Streaming Radio to iPhone, YAY
12:24PM Chris Mascari | iRadio, by Conceited Software, just received an update which brings it much closer to being a valuable iPhone app. The app is basically a SHOUTcast player for the iPhone that allows playing and browsing of thousands of online stations. The app works best under WiFi, but is not limited to it, and does work while using EDGE. There are still many quarks to be worked out, but for the most part, we are impressed with this early application. More »
Home
Maya Single Chair Is Crammed With Geeky, Gadgety Style
12:05PM Sean Fallon | Combine the sleek stylish form of the Maya Single Chair, a 32-inch television angled for maximum lounging relaxation, a pair of 60W speakers and a sub and you have a setup that most people couldn’t possibly afford. If you are most people, you will be spared the horrors of sticker shock given that little information exists on the Maya, and it appears to be a concept at this point. [StudioAV via T3] More »
Press
Microchip Renuites Dog With Owner After 7 Years: The System Works
11:37AM Sean Fallon | If there was ever a case for embedding your dog with a microchip, this is it. In 2001 Lyn O’Byrne’s dog Rhia was stolen from the vets office where she worked as a nurse. Amazingly enough, last week she received a call from a lost animals line informing her that a dog was found with her contact info stored in a microchip embedded in its neck. Dog and owner were reunited, hugs and kisses all around, technology rules, and all is right with the world. [Wimbeldon Guardian via Spluch] More »
Hardware
TwinMOS USB Drive Keeps You Amused With Mirrors and Flashing Lights
11:15AM Sean Fallon | If you are the type that is captivated by small shiny objects, flashing lights and your own reflection, you will love this TwinMOS USB Drive with its mirrored surface and 6 colorful LED indicators. It also features a 4GB capacity, and a sliding USB connector. No pricing or availability information has been announced. [Aving via Gearfuse] More »
Software
Video: Palm OS Garnet VM Running on Nokia N-Series Tablet
10:53AM Sean Fallon | Earlier this week ACCESS announced a beta VM that will allow owners of the Nokia N770, N800 and N810 to run Palm/Garnet OS applications. If you were skeptical, feast your eyes on the video proof. And while your at it, let the dynamic voice of the narrator send you off to a blissful night’s sleep. [Palminfocener via MobileMag] More »
Software
Make Your Leopard Stacks Purdy With Some Fancy Icon Overlays
10:33AM Sean Fallon | If you are a Leopard owner that felt stack icons were a tad un-sexy or unclear, help is on the way in the form of overlays that place your stacks into clean looking “bins.” A simple terminal command will allow you implement the 18 custom icons in the original downloadable pack. However, if you want to make your own custom stack icons, it can be achieved fairly easily using a image editing program like Preview. Hit the links for a full tutorial on making your own icons and a link to the original download pack with instructions. [Download via TUAW and Tutorial] More »
Games
