Thursday, January 22, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Random Stuff

Bush Leaves MacBook Air for President Obama at Oval Office, Or Something

11:40PM Jesus Diaz | What you are seeing here–in an official photo from the White House–is a close-up of the President’s desk in the Oval Office. And that thing on top is, yes, you know exactly what it is. More »
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Computers

Lenovo ‘Ad’ Does Great Disservice to the W700ds, Humanity

11:21PM John Herrman | This video, in short: an creepy guy tells a ridiculous story involving a lusty lady and a Lenovo W700ds. He brags about his second screen, then makes a joke about his presumably large genitals. Genius! More »
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Toys

Star Trek Barbie Dolls Still Have No Nipples

11:04PM Jesus Diaz | Yes, beautiful people, Star Trek Barbie dolls. “Captain Kirk” (who could have never survived that jump, but whatever), Spock, and Lieutenant Yummy Hot Pants. I mean, Uhura. New faces, same irresistible naffness. More »
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Phones

Early Windows Mobile 6.5 Leak Hints at New Interface, Zune Integration

10:34PM John Herrman | We took a look at the early Windows Mobile 6.5 build for the old HTC Blue Angel handset that was leaked yesterday. There’s not a whole lot to see yet, but here’s what matters: More »
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Design

Resin-Encrusted Tablecloth is the Table Itself

8:30PM John Herrman | This crocheted tablecloth two a notable quirks: it’s board-stiff, and doesn’t actually need a table. More »
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Games

Gametech PSP Cases Turn PSPs into Works of Japanese Art

6:00PM Elaine Chow | Gametech has a set of PSP protector cases coming out that are absolutely gorgeous. Themed after the bright patterns of Japanese woodcarvings and traditional paintings, they turn your PSP into a work of art. More »
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Deals

Dealzmodo: You Won’t Find A Better Telstra Deal

5:54PM Nick Broughall | To be fair, that looks a lot like a Big W special label, so it’s probably their fault, not the Big T… [Thanks Geoff!] More »
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Toys

Re-Released Takara Tomy Transformers Watch Needs a Little More AllSpark

5:00PM Elaine Chow | If you need help reliving your childhood, Takara Tomy is re-releasing its classic Transformers watch. I don’t remember Transformers looking so drab though. Funny what a few years will do to your perspective.
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Science

To the Chagrin of Rich Geeks Everywhere, Russians Killing Space Tourism Program

3:45PM Elaine Chow | Richard Garriot and other well-to-do nerds will no longer be able to play spaceman, now that Russia’s cancelling its astrotourism program to make way for three real astronauts at the International Space Station. More »
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Phones

HTC Touch HD Coming February 10, $1,499 Telstra Exclusive

3:24PM Nick Broughall | The good news: HTC today launched the Touch HD smartphone. It’s a Telstra exclusive and hits store shelves on February 10. The bad news: It’ll cost you $1,499 up front or $62.45 a month over 24 months on a $150 Telstra contract. Oh, and it still uses Windows Mobile. More »
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