Monday, December 20, 2010

Cameras

Record Your Entire Life for $780 With The Vicon Revue

11:40PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Earlier this year, I wore this pack-of-cards shaped box around my neck for two days, recording everything in front of me in VGA photo format. Microsoft licensed the tech to Vicon a while back, who’re now selling it as the Revue. More »


Entertainment

This Interactive Tron Skating Ramp Needs Olivia Wilde

10:40PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

For Australia’s Tron: Legacy premiere, skaters slid around Eness’ interactive ramp; iPod touches loaded with custom apps that measured air time to control the graphics. Tony Hawk, this isn’t. In fact, it’s rather like Wipe Out, isn’t it? [LiveForFilms]


Geek Out

What Happens When You Hit A Burning Microwave With A Rake?

10:00PM December 20, 2010 | Annie Fleming

Thanks to some brilliant teenagers, we now have the answer. Watch a fireball nearly burn off a young man’s hair after the jump! More »


Entertainment

More Adidas-Branded Sennheiser Headphones To Run DMC On

9:40PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Liked those Adidas HD 25 Sennheisers, but wanted something in white, or maybe some earbuds instead? Sennheiser’s collaborated with Adidas on two more pairs, the HD 220 and CX 310 Originals. More »


Mobile

Nokia Building Windows Phone 7 Mobile Phones? If Not, They Should

8:40PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

The only Nokia news that’d make me more happy than this would be if they were building Android devices. But that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Today’s whispers come from “known” leakster Mobile-Review, who claims WP7 is on. More »


Science

Which Pizza’s Best? Nerds Decide In Scientific Eating Experiment

8:00PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Ordering pizza shouldn’t be so difficult, yet it invariably is. First off – which fine establishment to ring? Secondly, of the 15 different deal combos, which suits us? Then, which sauce? Cheese? MEAT? Thus, San Franciscoites performed a scientific test: More »


Entertainment

Rumour: Google TV Manufacturers To Delay CES Announcements

7:20PM December 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Next month is CES – you could call it the highlight of the tech industry’s calendar, but I prefer calling it “hell”. You’d think we’d be seeing heaps of new Google TV hardware there. But no – Google isn’t ready. More »


Gadgets

Build A Custom Espresso Cart From IKEA Parts

7:00PM December 20, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you’re looking for a way to control the gadget clutter sprawling around your espresso machine this simple DIY station made from IKEA parts – completely with built-in knock-box and under-machine storage – should do the trick. More »


Cameras

Put Your Lens In A Bomb Shelter With This Rugged Case

5:40PM December 20, 2010 | Sam Biddle

Beta Shells are made for those of you planning on taking your DSLR beyond Christmas dinner centrepiece shots – say, a mountain, or in the snow. Each is made from super-tough polymer, sealed against the weather, and padded with foam. More »


Software

Vodafone HTC Magic Owners, Download Froyo Now

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5:00PM December 20, 2010 | Nick Broughall

A nice little Christmas treat for Vodafone owners of HTC’s rather aged Magic Android smartphone – you can now download an update to Froyo, giving you an almost new phone again. More »