Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Page 2

‘Apple Netbook’ Student Project Is a Pencil-Drawn Beauty

This little project has been making the rounds as the “new Apple netbook,” which, unfortunately, is way off. But the truth is pretty cool anyway: It’s a beautiful pencil-drawn, wooden model.


Entertainment

HBO Shows Now Available On Aussie iTunes

It looks like it’s Business Time for the Aussie iTunes store, with HBO programming being added to the local lineup, including The Sopranos, Sex and the City, True Blood and – best of all – Flight of the Conchords.


Federal Trade Commission Investigating the Apple-Google Relationship

The FTC has begun an investigation into possible antitrust violations caused by the often close relationship between two of our favourite companies, Apple and Google. But they look so nice together!


Software

Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 Available Right Now

It’s been rumoured, it’s been confirmed, and now it’s here. Windows 7 Release Candidate, valid for a year. [Windows 7]


Gadgets

Newspaper-Saving Kindle DX to Feature 9.7-Inch Screen and PDF Support

The rumoured larger-screened Kindle that should be announced Wednesday just had some basic specs leak out, as well as a few possible shots. Is there any hope for our nation’s beleaguered journalists? Updated.


Entertainment

Who’s the Swingingest Spaceman Ever? Astronaut Jones

The “Astronaut Jones” sketches are solid proof that space travel doesn’t have to be square. And air on other planets is breathable. Also, that all female aliens have huge racks.


Science

Alien Skull Discovered in NASA Mars Photograph, Dr. Bonkers Says

This NASA image—recently taken by Mars Rover Spirit—shows the 5.9-inch skull of a Martian, with binocular eyes 2 inches apart, 1400 cc cranial capacity, and “most likely a carnivore.” At least, according to a loony.


Empty Boxes No Match For Crazy Dangerous Retractable Wolverine Claws

A Metacafe user who wishes his name was Logan uploaded a video of his new homemade Wolvie claws, complete with a mechanism that releases the blades when he flexes his biceps.


Apple Opening New Store In Queensland

Gizmodo AU

If you’re a Queenslander looking for some Apple Store love, get ready for some action.


Entertainment

The Price is Right Will Lose 3.5M Viewers Come DTV Switch

Out of the 300 million Americans in the United states, 3.5 million are still not ready for the DTV switch come June 12. Is that 3.5 million people or households? Either way, 3.5 million is quite a lot, considering my non-english speaking nanny is already all over her digital converter. Get with it, people. [Switched]