Monday, December 14, 2009

Gaming

Guitar Hero Played On Side Of House Using Christmas Lights

11:20PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

This isn’t the first time Christmas lights have met Guitar Hero on the pages of Gizmodo, but this former Disney employee’s efforts are definitely the best use of the game that I’ve ever seen. More »


For A Post-Christmas Treat, Order A Looky-Likey Android From Japan

10:46PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

What would you spend $US225,000 on? An animated android styled after yourself? Starting in January the Japanese store Sogo & Seibu will begin taking pre-orders for these “Actroids”. They may not walk, but they can move their upper bodies. More »


Online

Enterprising eBay Seller Already Flogging Crap Nexus One URL

10:10PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

In case you’re interested Google, www.Google-Nexus-1.com is being sold buy-it-now for $US5000, described as a “premier domain name for millions of hits”. [eBay] More »


Mobile

Google Nexus One Phone Gets FCC Detailing

9:55PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Less than 24 hours after Google employees were gifted Nexus One Google phones, and started twitpic-ing them, the handset has turned up on FCC’s site with a few of the specs detailed. More »


Lady Gaga Would See Dozens Of Herself In These Shoes

9:30PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Combining art and maths, much like the Mobius Strip bagel, these mirrored Invisible Shoes reflect the ground, causing small animals to headbutt your ankles. Imagine kicking Lady Gaga in them. [CNET Asia]


Science

Don’t Bother Changing Your Tattoos: Scientists Can See Through It

9:15PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

And you thought turning your “terrorism 4 eva” tattoo into “terrariums 4 eva” would stop you getting caught. Scientists are working on a new infrared camera that can detect adapted tattoos, which will help recognise crafty criminals. More »


Mobile

HTC Legend Creeps Out Again, Looks Even More Like The Hero

8:46PM December 14, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

That HTC Legend handset from the leaked roadmap we saw the other week has just been given another airing in public, with the Hero-esque aesthetics and specs revealed. LED flash, anyone? More »


Seagate’s Momentus Thin Is World’s Thinnest 2.5-inch Netbook Drive

4:33PM December 14, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

At a mere 7mm in height, Seagate’s new Momentus Thin drive will be the slimmest 2.5-inch hard-drive on the market. And supposedly it will also be one of the lowest-priced storage options for ultra-portables and netbooks. More »


Entertainment

Superman Comes Out Of The Superhero Closet

4:00PM December 14, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Superman’s a pretty decent guy. After he falls for Lois Lane, he immediately tries to come clean about his double identity. The only trouble is that for all her looks, Lois isn’t exactly the brightest gal on this planet. More »


Soniq’s iPod Speaker Dock Actually Looks Pretty Good

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3:17PM December 14, 2009 | Nick Broughall

I usually don’t pay much attention to Soniq – you know, that company that sells lots of cheap plasmas at JB Hifi – but their new iPod speaker dock actually looks pretty attractive. Plus, I’m a sucker for motorised gadgets. More »