Monday, July 13, 2009 - Page 2

Panasonic Releases Coloured iPod Earphones

Gizmodo AU

Okay, they’ll work with pretty much any gadget sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack, but the new RP-HJE240 earphones from Panasonic are colour coded to match every flavour of the iPod Nano rainbow.


Software

Most Recent Microsoft Office 2010 Tech Preview Build Leaks Online

Earlier today the Windows 7 RTM build was discovered gallivanting on the Internet. Now, the Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview build has joined it, according to the chaps at Ars technica. Leaky siev, much? I kid the ‘soft, honestly. [ars]


Computing

HP’s Mini 110 Linux-Based Netbook Now Available

Gizmodo AU

HP’s first Mini netbook to come running Linux – the Mini 110 – has landed in Australia for the bargain price of $499, although you’ll want to upgrade the storage on it pretty quickly.


Cars

Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day 6, Power Is Back

July 12, 5:15 AM PST Sailing along fast. Found faulty regulator and alternator. Good start.


Software

DrinkTracker App Lets You Booze It Up Somewhat Responsibly

Gizmodo AU

It’s not really surprising that an Aussie developer has created an iPhone App that lets you monitor your alcohol consumption in real time to give you a fair idea of your blood alcohol percentage during a night on the booze.


Robot Einstein Still Learning To Smile

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The only thing creepier than robots gaining the power to alter their facial expressions to demonstrate emotions is when the robot in question happens to be modelled on noted genius Albert Einstein.


Mobile

They’d Been Better Off Stealing Two Cans And A String

What is it with idiots and electronics today? First, some bone-headed German bargain hunters got swindled shopping for discount iPods. And now, down in Mexico, thieves are stealing hollow replica display case mobile phones.


Computing

“Power-Line Exploit” Logs Your Keystrokes Using Outlets, Lasers

Thinking about plugging your laptop into one of those coveted aeroplane terminal power outlets while you wait for your flight to arrive? Be careful, because a hacker could be using those energy-giving wires against you.


Breakfast Wrap: Best Of The Weekend

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Nintendo On The Wii Vitality Sensor: You Just Don’t Understand Truth be told, I don’t want to understand.

The Solution To The Energy Crisis: Urine I love the idea of pissing away our problems…

Windows 7 Touch Pack: Surface Interface Without The Big-Ass Table You will need a touchscreen PC though…

Watch And Learn: F/A-18 F Super Hornet Built From Ground Up Oh, so that’s how you make a F/A-18! Turns out I was doing it wrong all along…

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting Ker-plunk!


Insect Cyborgs Could Replace Smoke Detectors

The Pentagon is known for its ominous pet projects, but here’s one we can honestly say doesn’t have us losing any sleep: Cyborg crickets.