Thursday, April 2, 2009
Design
Roll-Up Chair Takes IKEA to the Woods
11:46PM 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. More »
Software
iPhone 3.0 Beta Jailbroken, QuickPWN Up For Download
11:06PM 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] More »
Computers
Reproduce The Mother of All MacBook Mods For Just $US200
10:10PM 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. More »
Software
Google’s G1 Tethering Move Sets Precedent For Carrier-Specific Android App Markets
9:30PM 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. More »
Games
PS3 v2.70 Firmware Available Now, Brings In-Game Chat, External Video Storage
8:20PM 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. More »
Networks
Verizon Promises More Coverage with 4G Than It Now Provides With 3G
4:21PM 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. More »
Gadgets
2:55PM 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 »
Shuellas Are Umbrellas For Your Shoes. No, Us Neither
2:55PM 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 »
Peripherals
Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headset Is Really, Really Slim and Minimal Looking
2:47PM 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. More »
Phones
Samsung Impression Has Great Dumbphone Hardware, Less Perfect Software
2:12PM 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. More »
Entertainment
2:12PM 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 »
Are We Going To See TiVo on Blu-ray Players?
2:12PM 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 » 