Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Computers
Sony’s January 9th Announcement Will Be That Oblong Netbook… Thing
11:51PM John Herrman | 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. More »
Games
50 Christmas Wii Flip-Outs Make You Hate Nintendo, Holidays, Children, The World
11:07PM John Herrman | 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. More »
Science
NASA Begins Outsourcing ISS Supply Missions to Private Companies
9:57PM John Herrman | Following (some) successful launches and prior rumours of deals, NASA has given SpaceX and Orbital massive contracts to send supplies to the ISS. More »
Software
SlingPlayer For Windows Mobile Comes to Loads More Phones
8:59PM John Herrman | 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. More »
Random Stuff
Singapore Flyer Strands 173 People for Six Hours, Makes Me Reconsider Riding It
6:03PM Elaine Chow | I’m in Singapore right now and had every intention to ride the Flyer, the world’s largest Ferris Wheel. But after it left 173 people were stranded for six hours last night, I’m… hesitant. More »
Design
Nakagin Capsule Tower Looks to be From the Future, But Probably Won’t Make it There
4:30PM Elaine Chow | 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. More »
Games
13 Year-Old Guitar Hero Satriani-Wannabe Will Sue Coldplay Too, One Day
4:00PM Jesus Diaz | 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 »
Gadgets
Video of Gigantic Goldberg Machine Runs for More Than 20 Minutes
3:44PM Jesus Diaz | 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. More »
Entertainment
Chimp in Japan Gets Popcorn Machine for Xmas, Freaks Out
3:00PM Elaine Chow | 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] More »
Entertainment
1:36PM Nick Broughall | 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).
[YouTube via Cinematical] More »
Mac Vs. PC – Transformer Editions
1:36PM Nick Broughall | 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).
[YouTube via Cinematical] More » 