Thursday, May 21, 2009
Software
DSLR Remote Controls Canons Wirelessly, With Live View
11:40PM Mark Wilson | Taking DSLR shots through a USB-connected laptop is a popular way of monitoring a photo shoot realtime. Now OnOne has released the extension of this idea through an iPhone app. More »
Gadgets
This Gorilla Keychain Has Not Shame Nor Banana
11:20PM Mark Wilson | Spotted in Japan’s Donki, the “Interesting Gorilla Keychain” has tainted our ability to appreciate family-friendly wind-up toys forever. Remember the good old days when Donald Duck tripping over your carpet was entertaining enough? [TokyoMango] More »
Entertainment
Congratulations Brits, You’re Getting Hulu
11:03PM John Herrman | And by September! At least, according to the Telegraph, who says that the company is working out the terms of a deal that will open up streaming for over 3,000 hours of American content, as well as content from Channel 4 and ITV. That the Hulu content wall will come down is obviously great news, but that ITV and 4 will finally be moving to a decent VOD solution is exciting in its own right. [Telegraph] More »
Weapons
In Russia’s Red Square, 2009 Is Still 1959
11:00PM Jesus Diaz | The Cold War may be over—well, maybe it is not—but some things never change in the Russian Empire. Like the Victory Day parade in Red Square, showing off the mighty Soviet machinery. More »
Robots
15 Deadly Sexbots Who’ll Kill You Faster Than You Can, Uh, You Know
10:10PM John Herrman | The out-and-proud machine fetishists over at io9 have compiled a list of the 15 deadliest robot sirens ever imagined, from Blade Runner’s replicant Pri to Austin Powers‘ gun-boobed Fembots. [io9] More »
Software
Google ‘Activating Applications Based on Accelerometer Data’ Patent Looks Kind of Terrible
9:40PM John Herrman | Google’s vision for the future of Android evidently includes a system by which your phone adapts to whatever it thinks you’re doing based on accelerometer data. Like a newer, more advanced Clippy, in your pocket. More »
Games
Rumour: Sony Working on a PSP Music Store
8:35PM John Herrman | CNET’s sources say Sony is mulling a PSP music store, to be integrated into the PlayStation Network. In light of other rumours, it’s starting to sound like Sony wishes this whole “PSP” thing had gone down differently. More »
Vehicles
World’s Largest Loop-the-Loop Stunt, Now In Video
7:47PM John Herrman | Stuntman Steve Truglia drove a Toyota Yaris through what is being touted as the “world’s largest” loop-the-loop, and the stunt’s organisers have released video of the event before it airs on British TV. Since the stunt’s organisers are Dunlop, and this spectacle was at its core intended to sell tires, which apparently allow to drive in a very irresponsible, upside-down fashion, or something, you’ve go to go to their site to watch it.
Peripherals
Trypticon Transformer Changes Into a
7:11PM John Herrman | From the same folks who built the undeniably fantastic Ravage transforming USB drive we saw a few days ago, this 800-dpi Trypticon laser mouse is, quite simply, a more formidable Decepticon, and a better gadget.
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Trypticon Transformer Changes Into a Decepticon Assault Base Travel Mouse
7:11PM John Herrman | From the same folks who built the undeniably fantastic Ravage transforming USB drive we saw a few days ago, this 800-dpi Trypticon laser mouse is, quite simply, a more formidable Decepticon, and a better gadget.
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