Thursday, April 2, 2009

Roll-Up Chair Takes IKEA to the Woods

11:46PM April 2, 2009 | Mark Wilson

My brain sees designer Uros Vitas sitting in his Miesrolo Chair and can’t conceive how it supports his weight. But maybe that’s why I’m not Uros Vitas.

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Software

iPhone 3.0 Beta Jailbroken, QuickPWN Up For Download

11:06PM April 2, 2009 | John Herrman

QuickPWN for Beta 3.0 is out for all devices but the Touch 2G, but it could sabotage future unlocking, says the Dev Team. And so the untelevised procedural drama that is jailbreaking continues, forever. [QuickPWN]

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Computing

Reproduce The Mother of All MacBook Mods For Just $US200

10:10PM April 2, 2009 | John Herrman

Eddie Zarrick’s phenomenal LCD-within-a-logo MacBook mod was as technically impressive at it was gorgeous. Now he has posted a thorough how-to, which is fantastic for anyone who’s got a superabundance of MacBooks, cash and courage.

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Software

Google’s G1 Tethering Move Sets Precedent For Carrier-Specific Android App Markets

9:30PM April 2, 2009 | John Herrman

When Google yanked tethering apps from the Android Market, anger broiled in customers and developers alike. Google’s response is simple, but has far-reaching implications: tethering apps are back, just not for T-Mobile USA customers.

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Gaming

PS3 v2.70 Firmware Available Now, Brings In-Game Chat, External Video Storage

8:20PM April 2, 2009 | John Herrman

Another PS3 Firmware update, another modest set of new features. In 2.70, there are only two you’ll notice: system-wide text chat and portability for your PlayStation Store video purchases.

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Verizon Promises More Coverage with 4G Than It Now Provides With 3G

4:21PM April 2, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone, speaking today, promised that Verizon’s 4G coverage with the LTE technology would be even wider than current coverage with its familiar CDMA and EVDO network.

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Gadgets

Shuellas Are Umbrellas For Your Shoes. No, Us Neither

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2:55PM April 2, 2009 | Nick Broughall

From the “So crazy it just might work!” file comes the Shuella, an umbrella for your shoes. Or, more accurately, a raincoat that covers your shoes and legs. Crazy! More »


Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headset Is Really, Really Slim and Minimal Looking

2:47PM April 2, 2009 | Adrian Covert

I didn’t realise just how small this Jabra Halo Stereo Bluetooth Headset was until I actually picked it up. Yeah, it’s pretty damn thin.

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Mobile

Samsung Impression Has Great Dumbphone Hardware, Less Perfect Software

2:12PM April 2, 2009 | Adrian Covert

For an entry level dumbphone, this Samsung Impression is a really nice piece of hardware. And while the the Software UI more or less gets the job done, it’s still a little bumpy.

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Entertainment

Are We Going To See TiVo on Blu-ray Players?

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2:12PM April 2, 2009 | Nick Broughall

We can only hope so. Ty over at CNet is reporting that Hybrid TV (the guys behind TiVo in Australia) CEO Robbee Minicola said that she hoped to get TiVo on a Blu-ray player (but not a recorder). More »