the wrap

I’m so glad this frakkin’ week is almost over. Bring on the weekend!!!

Somali Terrorists Ban Musical Ringtones
It’s stories like this that remind me just how lucky we are in Australia.

Tango Autonomous Vacuum Has A Built-In Upskirt Camera
I guess that’s useful.

Out-Of-The-Box Windows 7 Is Vulnerable To 8 Out Of 10 Viruses
I don’t like those odds…

Dell Adamo XPS Hands-On: Insanely Thin, Plain Insane
In the membrane?

How Much Of Your Life Does Google Own? Dashboard Tells You
Let’s hope they remember the whole “Don’t be evil” thing…

Parallels 5 Runs Win7 Next To Snow Leopard With Multitouchiness
Multitouchiness? Really?

The Beatles’ Catalogue Now On Limited Edition USB Stick
Blech, more music on USB stick. I’ll stick with CDs, thanks.

Leaked: ISPs Worldwide To Become Copyright Cops?
Hmmm. This sounds kind of familiar.

Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures
It does look nice…

Anyone win anything yesterday? Gonna blow your winnings on gadgets? Go on, you know you want to…

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Announced
Oh, this sounds sweet.

Dell’s Mini 3iX Android Phone Shows Up In Brazil With Wi-Fi, 3G
Nope, I still prefer the Sony Ericsson…

Acer’s Big Arse Aspire 8940: 18.4-inch Screen, Core i7 Processor
You’ll bruise your eyes just looking at it…

Toyota’s Tacoma ATG: Gull Wings, Four LCDs, Xbox 360s
All cars should have gull wings as standard.

First Look At The Apple Stores’ New iPod Touch Sales Terminals
Now that’s a good idea.

Android 2.0 Review: Almost Human
Which means our impending enslavement is almost here…

Happy Melbourne Cup day! OK, I’m over it. Let’s move on…

Feel Insignificant With A 648MP Image Of Our Galaxy
I feel insignificant.

µTorrent 2.0 Self Throttles So ISPs Don’t Have To…What?
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

RIM Is Definitely Developing A WebKit (Read: Decent) Browser
And they’re looking for developers. Good news for CrackBerry users.

Connectify: Turn Your Windows 7 Laptop Into A Virtual Hotspot
Anybody given this a go yet? We want to know!

Is Apple Trying To Kill The Hackintosh Netbook?
Typical of Apple. If you’re using a hackintosh, take note.

Slightly late wrap today – we were all locked out of the office building, and I forgot my wireless internet key. But now we’re back, baby!

LG Says OLED Panels Will Cost Less Than LCD Panels In 2016
So we all upgrade our TVs in 2016, huh?

NYC Subways Get LCD Screens Showing Every Train In Real Time
Hey Cityrail. Watch this and catch up.

Ghostbuster Proton Pack Can Probably Hunt Real Ghosts
Want!

Google Navigator For Android Review: Far From Perfect
This does not surprise me.

This Is Why You Shouldn’t Put Drunk Ewoks On Live TV
Do I need to add anything to that headline? I think not.

The iPhone Now Officially Runs Doom
There goes my next commute.

Sony Ericsson’s “Rachael” Android UI: Android Meets Zune HD, Looks Slicker Than iPhone
It looks like Sony Ericsson is on a winner here…

Brain Scans Will Soon Reveal Exactly What You’re Thinking
This could be bad. Especially if in the wrong hands. Like your wife’s…

Why Nintendo Had To Slash The Price Of The Wii
Considering we got no price cut, I’d say Aussie suckers are still buying them by the truckload.

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Out Now
Trippy…

Apple TV 3.0 Can Play iTunes LP And Extras Like A Real Video Box
Anyone excited by this? I’m still waiting for them to add a TV tuner into the hardware…

Why Every Country Has A Different F#$%ing Plug
Variety?

Android-Powered Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Coming Nov 3?
That’s next week! That’d be awesome…

MSI’s eReader Will Have Nvidia Tegra Graphics in 2010
Isn’t that a bit overkill for a book?

Phil Schiller: No More Apple Products This Year [Update]
But what will we write about now?

The Future Of Charging Gadgets? Promising, But Flawed
This is not the kind of news I want to hear…

Android 2.0 Official Video: It’s The Android We’ve Been Waiting For
Is it the kind that makes me breakfast of a morning? No? Then it’s not the one I’ve been waiting for…

Steve Ballmer: The Uncut Interview
Must watch. Not for the sweating and screaming, but for the insights into Ballmer’s madness Microsoft’s future…

Samsung’s Sexy “Needle Slim” 3mm HDTV
3mm hey? I wonder how many times it threw up in the toilet after eating HD content for breakfast…

How To Upgrade To Win7 Retail From The Beta Or RC
If you’re running the RC, you might want to bookmark this page for later consumption.

Driving This Toyota Will Feel Like Flying A Spaceship
Has anyone flown a spaceship? What does it feel like?

Oh God, Clippy Has Escaped To Meatspace
I laughed.

Blech – I don’t know about you, but I wish it was still Saturday. Fortunately we’ve got some good gadget news to warm you up!

Microsoft Sells You Windows 7 As A Download (But Only Upgrades)
More Windows 7 news?

HP MediaSmart EX495 Windows Home Server Review
Oh, I want one. I also want a private jet. Guess which one will come first?

Apple iMac Review: 27-inch And Less Chin
I want one of these too. Do you hear me, lottery Gods?

Specs Leaked For Dell’s Super Skinny Adamo XPS
Lust, you should not read this post. You might be overwhelmed…

Star Wars Uncut Trailer Teases An Incredible Fan Production
I love Star Wars Nerds. Yes, that’s right. Nerds, with a capital ‘N’. Seriously guys, you’re all awesome.

Is there a finer day than Friday? Oh wait, that’d be Saturday. Oh well, TGIF, and here’s your wrap:

Bill Gates Seeks To Cure Malaria With Lollies
If anyone can do it, it’s Super Gates!

Japan Welcomes Windows 7 With Seven Layer Whopper Burger
Oh God why?

Ballmer On Smartphones: “It Doesn’t Matter What The Critics Say”
Really, Ballmer? Really?

Nokia Suing Apple For 10-Patent iPhone Infringement
If Apple did infringe on patents, shouldn’t this have happened years ago?

Giz’s Windows 7 Review: Solid, More Nimble, Prettiest Windows Yet
It is nice. But are you starting to get sick of Windows 7 coverage?

Host Your Own Windows 7 Torrenting Party
Lol.