We’re truly excited by the prospect of Windows 7 here at Giz (as you may have noticed), but one of the biggest problems with running the beta is a lack of antivirus software compatible with the new Windows OS. Fortunately, Kaspersky has hit the interwebs with a Technical preview of their upcoming antivirus software suite for Windows 7: it’s a free download from the looks of things too, which means you should definitely download it today if you’re running the Windows 7 beta.
One day late last summer, Flickr member jpegsrock returned to work from his vacation to find his cubicle just a little different, courtesy of his loving coworkers.
Attempting to beat the Bugatti Veyron’s 400kph top speed, Michael Pettipas built the GP Limo hoping to breaking 480kph. Three years later, although the Veyron still holds the record, the limo still holds our attention.
Just moments after receiving the press release that 2008 was the Australian games industry’s biggest year ever, Microsoft followed up with word that they too had an awesome 2008. Not only did they crack the half million console mark in Australia, but they absolutely blitzed it on Xbox Live, with membership increasing 88% on 2007.
They call themselves the Impossible Project (Oh, what a name), and they want to give you a chance to purchase Polaroid instant integral film at a reasonable price next year.
Unlike the Space Invaders arcade cabinets of our youth, this tabletop version actually helps you save money. It even features an LCD screen that lights up when a 100 yen coin is entered.
This may well be the perfect idea: take one part geek, one part sticker and two parts classic design, blend them all up in the form of two expat Italian architects, and then sell the end result. They’re called vinyl designs, and are essentially just geeky stickers that you can stick on your wall instead of wallpaper or stencils. They will last for up to five years and won’t leave any marks on the wall when you remove them, making them ideal for renters.
So…are there like two 360s in the state of Alaska or something? One that wasn’t burned and “almost” run over by a car, and the one owned by this guy? [Craigslist via BB Gadgets]
Wondering how you’re going to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama while at work tomorrow? Thanks to Lifehacker, we now have the rundown on ways to watch/stay updated without ever leaving our desks.
AU: So my maths might be slightly off here, but if you want to watch Obama’s inauguration online here in Australia, the speech kicks off at about 4am.
The Palm Pre is shaping up to be OMFGtastic, except it’s “Oops, I’m late” feature sounds more like a fatal flaw: It automagically tells people you’re gonna be late for a meeting.
