Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Software

Windows 7 Amazon Preorders Beat Even Harry Potter

11:56PM October 21, 2009 | Mark Wilson

The old record for Amazon UK preorders was held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The new record goes to Windows 7. More »

When Robots Attack, They’ll Also Come By Ski

11:50PM October 21, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Even though it’s not technically an android, the skiing robot looks remarkably like a small child on the slopes, a short figure carving through turns with no real reaction to the experience whatsoever. [boingboing]

Gadgets

Leaked Video: Dell’s Streak MID With Android 2.0

9:32PM October 21, 2009 | Danny Allen

We had heard that Dell was developing a couple of Android prototypes, the first being its Android phone. So is this the second device? Video, pics and a size comparison after the jump. More »

Cameras

First Look: Canon EOS 7D

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8:30PM October 21, 2009 | Chris Oaten

Is it possible to bring something fresh to the table in the DSLR market? Sure it is, but it all comes down to the same thing in the end. Better specs, filling a niche position in the market, and refining the product. Hello, Canon 7D. More »

Gadgets

Gizmodo’s Barnes & Noble Nook Full Coverage In One Place

7:00PM October 21, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

The Barnes & Noble Nook is a singularly interesting piece of hardware, that’s for sure, and I would be negligent if I forgot to mention our exclusive unveiling and extended reporting. Here’s our Nook coverage, all in one place. More »

Computing

Acer Aspire AS5738DG Review: 3D On The Small Screen

6:00PM October 21, 2009 | Joanna Stern

Acer, I see right through you; you meant this $US800 3D PC for the stoned student. More »

Gadgets

Remainders — Things We Didn’t Post

4:40PM October 21, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

Motorola Scares the Crap Out of Children, Pets…Meteor Shower Visible in Just a Few Hours…Drawn Models Wearing Novelty Earbuds Look Appropriately Sad…Disney Tries to Curtail Piracy With Universal Download Code… More »

Microsoft Now Hiring Windows Gurus, Having Followers A Plus

4:00PM October 21, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

Apple may have a bunch of book nerds with plastic-rimmed glasses manning the Genius Bar, but Microsoft is ready to counter with their own Windows Gurus. According to Wikipedia, “Some Gurus ask for unquestioning obedience.” Weird choice, Microsoft. More »

Computing

Windows 7 Laptops On Sale Already

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3:57PM October 21, 2009 | Nick Broughall

I know Gerry Harvey was planning on hosting a big Windows 7 launch party tonight, proclaiming that they’ll be selling some of the first copies of Windows 7 in the world, but we’ve just received word that some stores are already selling notebooks with Windows 7 preloaded. More »

Entertainment

Careful, This Nokia Ovi App Store Parody Might Brainwash You

3:20PM October 21, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

The Nokia Ovi App Store must really want to sell some Hannah Montana screensavers based on this parody video. Or maybe it’s more brainwashing than parody, because I kinda want one now. [Vimeo via The Really Mobile Project]