Monday, October 5, 2009 - Page 2

Mayfair’s Office Trunk: For Geeks Who Telecommute On Steamships

If Tom Hanks’ character had had this steamer trunk in Joe Versus the Volcano, he could have probably Googled “brain cloud”, discovered it was bullshit, and saved himself—and us—from having to sit through that movie.

Software

How To: Install Homebrew On Palm Pre 1.2.1

WebOS 1.2(.1) is here, and yes: It broke homebrew. Amazingly, it only took devs about two days to bounce back. Here’s how to bring hundreds of free apps, tweaks and themes to your Pre, without flashing your firmware.

Mobile

EcoATM Automates Mobile Phone Recycling Process

Mobile phone recycling services are ubiquitous today, but this is the first time I’ve seen the process automated and presented in a convenient ATM-like package.

Cars

Power Boat Concept Art Is Inspirational, But Where To Sit?

Seemingly right out of the Flight of the Navigator, this “Power Boat” sculpture is one Paul Reubens robot voice short of taking flight and time travelling around Lake Michigan.

Cars

Gyrowheel Gyroscopic Bicycle Wheel Will Eliminate Training Wheels

As a child, learning to ride a bike vexed me to no end. While my friends zipped around the neighbourhood on two wheels, I plodded along on four, thanks to an embarrassing set of “training wheels”. Good news: They’re doomed.

Mobile

Elusive BlackBerry 9700 Spotted Posing On Hardwood

The 3G capable BlackBerry 9700, rumoured to have a completely unconfirmed November 11 launch date on T-Mobile in the US, was recently spotted lounging around on some bloke’s floor.

Bellings Media Chef Meets Imaginary Demand For Digital Recipes

The Bellings Media Chef digitally displays recipe videos while you cook. Now, I’m not saying you could do this with your laptop and save money, but I am totally saying you could do this with your laptop and save money.

Computing

Thin Is In For Rumoured iMac, MacBook Refreshes

The Google gods have spoken this weekend, and the message is “thin”—at least when it comes to a few MacBook and iMac ads that popped up in the Netherlands anyway.

Gaming

Simple PSPGo Mod Hides High Price, Screen Behind LEDs

One intrepid PSPGo owner, no doubt frustrated, like Mark was, with the portable’s strange pricing structure and continued lack of dual thumb sticks, has attempted to spruce it up with a bit of colour.

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