Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Page 2
Gaming

Wii MotionPlus Demoed for Tiger Woods 10, Looking Solid

EA has said that Wii MotionPlus will put an end to lazy, couch/wrist Wiimote gaming. This clip demonstrates why.


Software

How to Get Linux On Anything

Happy 15th birthday Linux. For a teenager, you’re pretty well traveled. In fact, you’ve gone to some pretty weird-arse places. Places I probably wouldn’t go myself, and not just for sanitary reasons.


Software

The Week in iPhone Apps: Deus ExZeus

Let’s just get this out of the way right now: if you like Japanese mecha, lasers and iPhone games, get ExZeus. Holy shit.


Bollywood Missiles Ad Destroys My Ears, Eyes, Faith in Humanity

For some reason, Israeli missile maker Rafael thought that a Bollywood dance number will help missiles sales to India. I don’t know if I should laugh hysterically or cry. I will do both.


Uncategorized

New Pixar Up Trailer Has Me Up Too

I had my doubts about the upcoming Pixar movie UP, but after watching the latest trailer—featuring airplanes, zeppelins, GPS, and dogs that can talk thanks to electronic collars—I think it has amazing potential.


Are Gadgets Getting Too Small?

My gigantic hands can’t type on a netbook, you can barely see some mobile phones, and I’m worried about choking on the new shuffle. The question is: are gadgets getting too small?


Gadgets

The HemAway Toilet Seat is Tough To Think About

This is how one physician dealt with the problem of using the toilet while battling hemorrhoids. The HemAway toilet seat—because severe butt pain can be a powerful inspiration. [HemAway via Medgadget]


Entertainment

Movie Theatre Popcorn, It Really Is That Expensive

Here you see a movie ticket and kernel popcorn, as scaled to their price increase over the past 80 years. On your left, 1929. On your right, 2009. Needless to say, things have changed.


Computing

Vioguard Germ-Fighting Keyboard Retracts For a UV Light Bath

We have all heard horror stories about how keyboards have more germs than a toilet seat right? Now a startup called Vioguard is taking this issue seriously with a self-sanitising keyboard for hospitals.


Software

Foursquare Brings Xbox-360-Style Achievements to Barhopping

I like going out to bars and everything, but I think I’d like it more if I could nerdily acquire fake trophies and points while doing so. Finally, my dream has become a reality with Foursquare.