Thursday, December 17, 2009

Computing

Rumour: Google Working On Chrome OS-Branded Netbook

11:45PM December 17, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Google’s already said you’ll need to buy a Chrome OS machine if you want it officially, but if TechCrunch’s sources are right, they could be launching Google-branded hardware for the platform, much like they’re doing with the Nexus One. More »


Entertainment

3D Blu-ray Specs Officially Confirmed, We Can All Breathe Easy Now

10:40PM December 17, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

The Blu-ray Disc Association has issued the official specifications for 3D Blu-ray, thankfully confirming that the discs will be backwards-compatible for when you tire of actors lunging out of the TV at you. More »


Online

iWikiphone: Social Networking For Frustrated App Downloaders

9:55PM December 17, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

iPhone owners often feel they’re part of a special club. A cult, non-members would say. As that club’s grown very crowded recently, you may feel the need to join iWikiphone, a new community for iPhone users. More »


ASUS EeeBot Will Take Over The World Like Its Eee Brethren

9:22PM December 17, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

With the catchiness of the name EeeBot, I’m surprised it’s taken us this long to hear whispers of an ASUS robot. More »


Gadgets

Remainders – The Good, Bad And Ugly Things We Didn’t Post

4:40PM December 17, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

Today in the un-scratchable part of Gizmodo’s back we call Remainders, we’ve got a Tron-inspired Android phone, some more videos of the Google Nexus One in action, and more (well, one more)! More »


Cars

Audi A8: World’s First Google Earth-Enabled In-Car Nav System

4:17PM December 17, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

The 2011 Audi A8 continues to set the full-size sedan gadget bar higher with the integration of Google Earth and terrain-mapping into its 8-inch LCD screen. Now you can find a Starbucks… in 3D! More »


Entertainment

Comics Now Available For Your PSP

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4:00PM December 17, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Earlier today, Sony launched its Comics store for the PSP.If you haven’t checked it out yet, do it now. More »


iGo Green Technology Could Cut 85% Standby Power Consumption

3:40PM December 17, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

iGo’s three new products, the Power Smart Tower, Power Smart Wall and Laptop Charger, detect when a plugged-in device isn’t being used and then shut off the power being drawn from the wall — which could equal huge energy savings. More »


One Day You’ll Be Able To Touch, Sniff And Taste The Entire Internet

3:10PM December 17, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Wish you could touch, sniff or lick something you see online? This concept will eventually make that wish come true as you slide your hand inside the device to cop a feel while it spits out a scented flavour strip. More »


Software

TiVo Launches Genie Service For Remote Recording

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3:00PM December 17, 2009 | Nick Broughall

If you’re a TiVo owner, you’ll be happy to know that there is now a remote recording web application for setting your DVR remotely. Called TiVo Genie, it works on your browser, as well as pretty much any web-enabled phone. More »