The cryptic countdown in New Zealand and the FCC info about the strange, elongated maybe-netbook are almost certainly for the same product, according to a Japanese teaser site.
Remember Nintendo 64 kid? Apparently that was just the tip of the iceberg. Much kudos if you can sit through this whole video without weeping, returning everyone’s gifts or scheduling a vasectomy.
Following (some) successful launches and prior rumours of deals, NASA has given SpaceX and Orbital massive contracts to send supplies to the ISS.
The aging SlingPlayer for Windows Mobile has been updated, and almost exclusively for compatibility. The app will now run on most modern phones, including (finally) 640×480, 800×480, 400×240 and 320×320 handsets.
The unique Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is a futuristic-looking architectural marvel. But without local support for maintenance and preservation, it may not survive long enough for the future to see it.
Note to the parents of 13-year-old Danny, a kid capable of getting 100% on Guitar Hero Expert playing The Devil Went Down To Georgia: Tell Santa to get him a bloody guitar this Xmas.
More than 1,300 nutters participated in the Mother of all Goldberg Machines, the biggest chain reaction this side of Big Bang, the 11th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction organised by the MIT Museum.
I know some of you might be tempted to get gadgets as Christmas presents for your pets, so here’s a tip: Chimpanzees don’t like popcorn machines. Don’t say we never help you out! [Japanprobe]
The Mac vs. PC argument is old and boring these days. The “I’m a Mac” and “I’m a PC” campaigns from both Apple and Microsoft have both run their course, bringing nothing new or interesting to the battle between geeks and nerds. What this argument needs is some Transformers – fortunately I’m not the only person who thinks so, as someone created this pretty awesome video on YouTube, which brings transforming robots to the neverending debate on technological computer supremacy. Enjoy.
(It’s definitely worth clicking the link and watching the high quality version, too).
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