Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Computing

EeePad To Be Unveiled This June, Will Cost $US500?

11:54PM January 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

That ASUS EeePad we first heard about in December will be unveiled this June at Computex, if rumours reported by Digitimes are correct. In keeping with ASUS’ Eee name, the tablet will be under $US500 in price. Another tablet? More »


Gaming

LittleBigPlanet Getting 3D Makeover For PS3

9:42PM January 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

The next game announced for the 3D world is LittleBigPlanet, though Sony hasn’t said when it will become available. Sackboy apparently dons 3D glasses, which is when the 3D viewing gets switched on in the game. [Eurogamer via Kotaku]


YouTube To Live-Stream Sports With Multicam – Howzat?!

9:17PM January 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

YouTube’s signed a deal with the Indian Premier League to broadcast all Twenty20 cricket matches around the world for free. It’s not the most thrilling of news, but it’s a healthy step away from being associated with live-streaming U2 concerts. More »


Wall Decals Fold Out So That It’s Not Just Your TV That’s In 3D

8:40PM January 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

This is one way to save your dull, desperately-in-need-of-a-paint-job walls from obscurity. Dress them up with decals that fold out of the wall, almost like origami. More »


Online

Bill Gates Is Now On Twitter, Follow Him To See His Hobnobbing

8:26PM January 20, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

So far he’s shown a good grasp of Twitter etiquette in his five tweets, replying to ‘slebs Ashton Kutcher and Ryan Seacrest; retweeting successfully twice, and even has a spiffy background wallpaper and profile pic. More »


Online

Bing To Replace Google As Default iPhone Search Engine?

5:30PM January 20, 2010 | Dan Nosowitz

According to BusinessWeek, Apple and Microsoft may be in talks to defenestrate Google as the iPhone’s default search engine, in favour of Bing. This Apple-Google battle for the mobile throne is getting heated. More »


Geek Out

This Real Working Japanese Jetpack Is In No Way A Trick Or Prank

4:50PM January 20, 2010 | Dan Nosowitz

The Japanese have finally done it. They’ve created a real jetpack. Everyone’s futuristic fantasy, the gadget we’ve all been promised in countless sci-fi movies – it’s here. And it’s just as amazing as you’d hoped. Video after the jump. More »


Gaming

Ultimate Genesis: The iPhone’s First Official Console Emulator

4:01PM January 20, 2010 | John Herrman

Apple’s never let let an emulator stay listed in the App Store, but most of the candidates have been unofficial and dubiously legal. Sega’s Ultimate Genesis, though, is official, and looks like a full virtual console for your iPhone. More »


Mobile

The HTC HD2 Now Available

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3:24PM January 20, 2010 | Nick Broughall

The HTC HD2 hit Telstra T-Life stores yesterday, as we knew it would. And as you can see from the box shot above, the one word that really describes it well is “big”. More »


Gadgets

Talking Dinner Plate Tells You To Slow Down, Fatty

3:20PM January 20, 2010 | Dan Nosowitz

Pretty cool idea: This Mandometer plate has a scale underneath which measures how fast weight (food) is disappearing, and compares it to a pre-set rate of consumption. If you eat too fast, it’ll actually speak up to admonish you. More »