Friday, August 14, 2009

Software

China Scales Back Fight Against Online Dissent, Boobs

11:28PM August 14, 2009 | John Herrman

China’s initiative to install a suspiciously opinionated, prudish Green Dam software filter on all new PCs has been chopped off at the knees, so it’ll only affect “Internet cafes, schools and other public places”. Join me in hollow celebration! More »

Gaming

Select PSPGo Games May Look Just Like iPhone Games

11:05PM August 14, 2009 | Mark Wilson

According to an unconfirmed leak by PocketGamer, Sony will not only price downloadable PSPGo titles at prices competitive with the App Store—the company is actually recruiting iPhone developers to port their games to the Go. More »

Gaming

Terminator Grenade Joystick Trades “Pew Pew” With “Nooooooo!!”

10:30PM August 14, 2009 | Mark Wilson

While the majority of Atari 2600 users stuck with the standard, stiff joysticks, the most militant opted for the Terminator Grenade controller. More »

Cars

Pentagon Wants A Flying Bug: This Flapping Nano Bot Is Phase One

9:30PM August 14, 2009 | Danny Allen

Last year, DARPA granted aerospace firm, Aeronvironment, a chunk of change and six-months to demonstrate a bird-sized Nano Air Vehicle (NAV). This video shows the result: the “smallest ever free-flying aircraft to hover and climb with flapping wings”. More »

Cameras

Wi-Spy EX30 Spy Cam: For The Paranoid Porn Addict

9:00PM August 14, 2009 | Danny Allen

Whether you’re hunting for jobs at work, or taking some “alone time”, the Wi-Spy wireless surveillance system helps avoid anyone sneaking up on you. It’s also good for stuff that matters, like keeping an eye on your kids’ safety. More »

Geek Out

Cops Bust Guy Selling Glass Oven Door Disguised As HDTV

8:04PM August 14, 2009 | Danny Allen

Wow, good try. Californian police stopped a man after reports he tried to sell a HDTV at a Wal-Mart parking lot. But it turned out to be a plastic-wrapped glass oven door with Sony and Best Buy stickers. More »

Gadgets

Bluelounge’s Refresh Station Charges Four Devices At Once

7:04PM August 14, 2009 | Danny Allen

The Refresh charging station is like a beautifully slimmed down version of Bluelounge’s Sanctuary charger, with half the connections: 2x iPod/iPhone, 2x USB, plus single Micro USB and Mini USB plugs. More »

Rotgutonix Alcohol Tester Stops You Throwing Your Guts Up

6:00PM August 14, 2009 | Danny Allen

It won’t stop you from overdrinking, but Rotgutonix will test unmixed drinks (or those mixed with water) for the presence of unadulterated alcohol (rotgut). The concept has a chemical sensor which can detect several alcoholic brands in about 20 seconds.

Mobile

How To Run The HTC Hero’s UI On Your HTC Magic In 8 Easy Steps

5:30PM August 14, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Aussie tech journo, smartphone nut and one-time Giz AU guest editor Jenneth Orantia has written a superb guide to flashing the HTC Magic with the HTC Hero’s ROM, so you can enjoy the the benefits of the new user interface without having to buy a whole new phone. More »