Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Peripherals
The Jet Mouse Locks In On That Promotion
11:40PM Mark Wilson | That sterile, beige mouse just isn’t getting the job done for you. How do we know? We just know. More »
Screens
Samsung P2370L 23-inch LCD Display: LED Backlight, Great Design, A Steal For $US400
11:28PM John Mahoney | We know that Samsung makes a fine LCD, whether it be a computer display or an HDTV, and this new P2370L looks no different: LED backlight, 16.5mm-thin, 1080p resolution, all for $US400. More »
Software
Apple Approves New Browsers in App Store, As Long As They’re Based On Safari
10:23PM John Herrman | In the last day, Apple has started approving quite a few “new” browsers in the app store, seeming to contradict their long-standing “duplication of functionality” prohibition. The catch? They’re all Safari at heart. More »
Entertainment
Pioneer Stops Making New Laserdisc Players, Finally Concedes to VHS
9:46PM John Herrman | Pioneer is ceasing production of their three remaining LaserDisc players, marking the end of major manufacture for players of the giant, shiny, long-obsolete format. More »
Phones
Obama’s BlackBerry May Be Replaced With a Giant Windows Mobile Brick
9:15PM John Herrman | Obama’s maneuvering to keep his beloved BlackBerry is far from over, but it’s worth noting one possible outcome: that the Prez may be stuck with one of the NSA’s approved WinMo handsets. More »
Music
Microsoft Denies Reports That Zune Hardware Isn’t Long For This World
7:50PM John Herrman | Steve Ballmer’s recent statements about the Zune seemed to imply that it didn’t have much of a future as a hardware product. Microsoft has responded to such suspicions: “Poppycock! Codswallop! FLAPDOODLE!“ More »
Announcements
Competition: Score Yourself A… Something
7:10PM Kym Weathersten | Okay, so the prize is not yet official. Nor has the competition actually started. But since we ran out of ideas for an article we’re such gems here at Giz, we thought we should give you a heads up… More »
Design
Joystick Coat Hooks Are a Playful Way to Keep Clothes Off the Floor
6:30PM Elaine Chow | Here’s one way to get hooked on video games—retro joystick controller coat hangers! More »
Phones
Beijing iPhone Bowling Man is Viral Ad For Different Phone
6:00PM Elaine Chow | Of no surprise to any of you, the Beijing arm-swinging man turned out to be a viral ad. But turns out it wasn’t for the iPhone (which is still not officially allowed here)… More »
Music
