Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Page 2
Gaming

Our Favourite Kotaku Posts Of The Week

Tokyo Game Show, new Halo, Metal Gear and Call of Duty games, more on Project Natal…it’s been a huge week in gaming, even beyond all the stuff that we reported. Here’s the stuff you should be sure to read.

Software

The Week In iPhone Apps: Happy MMS Day, Everyone

Let’s take a second to reflect upon how far we’ve come, from phone owners without the near-decade-old service that people don’t really use that much, to people with it. That far! In other, slightly more scheduled iPhone news: some apps!

DirectX 10.1 Vs. DirectX 11: Can You See The Difference?

Like with the jump from DirectX 9 to DirectX 10, you’ll have to really concentrate hard to see what’s changed between the two versions. If you can even really tell which version is which.

Software

Now AT&T Wants The FCC To Investigate Google Voice

This AT&T/Google/Apple catfight over Google Voice gets stranger as AT&T asks the FCC to investigate Google Voice for not adhering to federally mandated call-blocking regulations. As in Google Voice is blocking some calls.

Computing

Phoenix’s New Laptop BIOS Boots Windows 7 In 10 Seconds

That’s Windows 7, not a mini-Linux OS like Splashtop. It’s also from a powered-off state, not sleep mode. Pretty impressive. And much of that speed comes from turning on a laptop’s devices (hard disk, ports, etc.) in just one second.

Geek Out

Can You Endure 14 Steve Ballmer Videos Back To Back?

Here’s your chance to find out my friends. Oobject has complied 14 examples of Steve Ballmer selling Microsoft with a side order of crazy. Check it out — if you dare. [Oobject]

Entertainment

Surrogates Reviewed: Bruce Willis’ Robot Hair Is Ridiculous

If your weekend plans include checking out Surrogates, you will be interested to know that io9 thought it was fun despite the weak plot — and even weaker Willis’ robo hair. Check it out if you don’t mind the spoilers. [io9]

Gadgets

Six Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Easier At Airports

Much to my dismay, I’ll be spending a lot of time in airports this weekend — so I’ve dug up some products that might make life a little easier on the layover.

USB Keyboard Key Card Reader Has Enter And Ctrl But No W, T Or F

It’s a little odd, but this keyboard key-shaped card reader is actually pretty functional. It’s compact and supports SDHC 2.0, SD, micro SDHC, microSD/T-flash, Sony M2, Memory Stick and MS Duo for only $US12. [USB Geek via TechFresh]

Geek Out

Darth Vader Cake Has Dark Side Frosting, Banana Creme Filling

This Vader cake, made by the House of Cakes in Dubai, looks amazing. But the fact that it has a banana creme filling? Next level. [Great White Snark via Technabob]

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