Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Page 2
Mobile

Poll: iPhone 3GS Users More Satisfied Than Pre Users

Don’t kill the messenger here, but there was a poll conducted which says that 99 per cent of iPhone 3GS owners are happy with their purchase compared to a smaller (but still really high) 87 per cent of Palm Pre owners.

Science

Ares I In Danger Of Dying Because Of Alleged NASA Money Troubles

A panel of space experts assembled by President Obama were expected to inform the White House today that unless they can round up some more cash, they won’t have the funds to make it back to the Moon before 2020.

Our Favourite Kotaku Posts Of The Week

Two words. One number. Mass Effect 2. There are pictures. Of aliens. And humans. Walking together. Sometimes fighting. Sometimes loving.

Rio’s Next Beachside Attraction: Museum Of Image And Sound

If you’re gonna hang out on the beaches of Rio, you wanna look your best, because everyone there is basically a model. The Museum of Image and Sound, designed by Diller Scofidio+Renfro looks like it just rolled out of bed.

Software

The Week In iPhone Apps: Sorting Emails, Crushing Empires

Sid Meiers does a thing; Duke Nukem makes an appearance, exactly as you remember him; social conspiracies are aired; eBay!; and a thing called “e-mail”. All this and more in your unusually 90s-centric weekly app dump, after the jump!

Zune HD, The Wallpapers

Deviant artist imrik made a pack of wallpapers for the Zune HD, but he also included a few wallpapers of the Zune HD for your desktop. If you like-a quality wallpaper, you’ll like-a this. [Deviant Art]

Gaming

Happy 20th Birthday, Sega Genesis

Almost 20 years later, the Genesis still represents my favourite childhood Christmas.

Computing

We Can Learn Something From Japanese Netbook Design

Netbooks are selling well, but the Japanese know exactly how to market to the person who doesn’t want a Netbook, but does want something with Rilakumma, a Japanese cartoon bear, on the back.

Cameras

Leica A-La-Carte Cameras Offer 4000 Different Customisation Options

As a consumer, there is nothing I like more than having the option to customise a product to fit my needs. Lecia is taking this concept to extreme levels with their new a-la-carte ordering system.

LED Handrails Prevent Stairway Spills

In the not too distant future, LED handrails could make every stairwell seem like you are about to enter someplace indecent.

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