Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Cars

Sidecar Made From WWII Fighter Plane, Yamaha Motorbike

11:40PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Made from a WWII German fighter plane and Yamaha Wild Star motorbike, this sidecar bike looks like a less-colourful Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. [Henrik Toth via LikeCool]


Science

Light-Emitting Wallpaper Could Light Our Homes By 2012

11:21PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Traditionally favoured by middle-aged women, wallpaper could cut carbon emissions and eliminate the need for light bulbs, with a UK company using OLED technology to create light-emitting wallpaper. More »


Software

Android 2.1 Ported To G1, Official OTA Download Coming Soon?

10:50PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

The last time we heard about the antiqued G1 being loaded with 2.1 it turned out to be fake, so we’re not holding our breath now. Nonetheless, AndroidSpin user Drizzy is claiming success, with the ROM on its way. More »


Entertainment

New Slingbox Stuff Next Week Including A Touchscreen Device

10:34PM December 30, 2009 | Brian Lam

Dave Zatz has an invite to a CES Slingbox event. Neato: New video streaming gear including a touchscreen device. More »


$US191,000 F1 Car Simulator Costs Way More Than A Sportscar

10:31PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Every little boy wants to race in the F1 at some point, but does he want to spend $US191,500 on a simulator? Cruden’s Hexatech simulator can be fully customised for the real F1, NASCAR or WRC experience. More »


LED Glasses Fool Everyone Into Thinking It’s Just Milk

10:08PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

Think those plastic glasses are filled with Daisy’s fresh milk? Wrong! The battery-powered white LEDs light up the opaque plastic, fooling everyone into thinking you’re drinking nature’s own juice. Instead of gin. [Amazon via OhGizmo]


Entertainment

Get Every Issue Of The National Geographic On A HDD For $US200

9:57PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

The importance and relevance of the National Geographic magazine can never be argued against, particularly with their nod to the dawn of a new decade in the form of a HDD pre-loaded with every issue ever published. More »


Garmin 450T Outdoor GPS Their Best (Without A Silly Camera)

9:50PM December 30, 2009 | Brian Lam

Garmin’s 450T GPS is their highest end without an integrated camera, and so, the best discreet outdoor GPS they make. It has a barometer, altimeter, waterproofness, tilt-compensated compass and a receiver sensitive enough for quick fixes in canyons and forests. More »


Gaming

Microsoft Job Posting Confirms Xbox LIVE Windows Mobile Phones

9:41PM December 30, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

I’m surprised it’s taken this long, to be honest. Microsoft’s posted a job offer, seeking a Principle Program Manager, who can “bring Xbox LIVE enabled games to Windows Mobile.” More »


Gadgets

Stanley/Brando Watch Has A Built In LED Torch

9:40PM December 30, 2009 | Brian Lam

Joining its brethren the compass, tape measure and calculator-ruler watch is this torch watch. Is it an official Stanley gadget? I dunno. But I still find it inspired: all watches should have built-in LED torches. More »