Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Page 2
Software

Google Latitude: Friend Finding Maps on Smartphones and PCs

Google’s released Latitude, a Maps tool that allows for automatic tracking of friends in real time, using a laptop, Symbian 60, Blackberry, WinMo and soon, iPhone or Android.


Cameras

No Webbie Camcorder For Australia

Gizmodo AU

Back at CES, Sony launched roughly 7.2 million new products. And while we’re not all that fazed that a good chunk of Sony badged gadgetry won’t be making it across the Pacific to entertain us Aussies, I was devastated to learn at this morning’s Sony Sessions that the Webbie camcorder will be part of the gadgets that are left behind. In fact, apparently nobody outside of the US will be able to get their hands on the cheap 1080 camcorder.


House With Motorised Walls Changes Its Entire Look With the Push of a Button

Dezeen posted on this crazy looking house built in Suffolk, England, which is actually three separate structures, and a garage that are unified by a sliding wall which can envelop them together.


Gadgets

Logitech 1100i Universal Remote Set For Australian Loungeroom Domination

Logitech have announced the Australian release of their new flagship Harmony Remote, the 1100i. In case you don’t remember, it’s a refresh of their rather brilliant 1000i, except with the ability to customise controls and a funky new finish.


Custom Dunny Toy Has a Plasma Globe Built Into its Head

Artist Dustin Cantrell took Kidrobot’s classic Dunny toy and fused it together with a novelty favourite: the Tesla-inspired Plasma Globe. But even crazier, he’s letting ToyCyte give one of these amazing creations away for free.


5-in-1 Spy Pocket Audio & Colour Video Recorder Writing Pen Is the Ultimate Spy Gadget

This 5-in-1 Spy Pen is every secret agent’s wet dream. It functions as an audio and video recorder, USB webcam, 2GB USB flash drive, and works as a fully functioning pen too.


Hands On – Sony Walkman ZAPPIN Function

Gizmodo AU

This morning, Sony had a breakfast event showcasing a heap of their CES products – well, the ones that we’re actually getting in Australia. Among the lucky products looking to spend the rest of their lives in Australia are the W Series Walkman and the X Series Walkmans, and we managed to have a hands on with both, and in particular the ZAPPIN function on the W series.


CMU’s Robotic Arm Helps Medics Assist Wounded Soldiers Without Being in the Line of Fire

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robotic arm that can be controlled remotely and help medics assist wounded soldiers that can’t be carried off the battlefield.


Gaming

Japanese Police Use Mii Avatar Wanted Poster To Hunt Down Hit and Run Suspect

How deeply does Nintendo’s tendrils penetrate Japanese society? So deeply that this wanted poster was spotted in Kanagawa, and instead of a traditional composite sketch, what’s that we have there? A Mii portrait??


Online

Headset Hotties, the Blog

The Headset Hotties blog documents instances of headset hotties—stock photos of (mostly) women used in low-budget template-based websites.