Archive for March, 2010

$200 buys you an R2-D2 replica that responds to 40 different voice commands such as, “Turn Around!” This droid is a must have for Star Wars enthusiasts, who just gobble up this stuff. More »


What happens when you attend CeBIT in Germany and fill your booth with electronics that infringe on multitudes of copyrights from Apple and Siemens? More »


I am sure that you have seen counterfeit Apple iPhones (and iPods) floating about on Craigslist, eBay, and perhaps even on the streets, depending on where you live. All of these fakes originate from China or Taiwan, and it is no wonder since copyright laws are nearly impossible to enforce in these nations. Also, since the iPhone uses mostly Taiwanese parts, assembling a knock-off in that very place is an easy job for crooks. More »


Scientists from UCLA and Intel have labored for years to perfect a type of semiconductor technology called “magnetic quantum dots,” which can cause electrons in semiconductors to give off photons on command. This breakthrough marks the first time that magnetic quantum dots have been synthesized at operational temperatures. More »


HTPCs are staples of many home theater systems. Thanks to inexpensive motherboards with decent integrated graphics from Intel and AMD, most budget HTPCs can be built for little. For many home theater set-ups the HTPC units are probably the cheapest components. However, HTPCs are still computers and need to be controlled. This $60 mini keyboard could be what you want. More »


During one of the most watched television shows of the year, the Oscars awards presentation, Apple aired the first of, presumably, many iPad commercials. The advertisement is stylized in the manner of many recent Apple commercials, with rock music and minimalist backgrounds. More »


George Whitesides is a Chemistry professor at Harvard University, and his recent work seems to have the potential to change the way diagnostic medicine works. Dr. Whitesides and his team have recently developed a prototype “paper chip” that is capable of diagnosing multiple disease simply with the application of a blood drop. More »


On March 10 (that’s right! WEDNESDAY!), over 200 Best Buy stores across the United States will be launching their 3D television lines. More »


Today’s unique USB device has got me split. I can’t decide whether it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen, or whether it’s the most impractical thing I’ve ever seen. Today I’m introducing the USB key holder! More »


Smartphones are taking over our lives, so which models do the rich and famous use? Blackberrys are most popular for texting aficionados, including skanks and the leader of the free world. Other moguls like Warren Buffett reportedly do not even possess cell phones. More »


University of Tokyo’s JSK Robotics Laboratory is working on an advanced android that has a musculoskeletal (muscles and spinal column) body that is comprised of tendons and synthetic bones. The result is a robot that eerily moves like a human –think Aliens. More »


If you have ever wanted to project your iPhone/iPod videos/pictures onto a screen or a wall, Mili has the solution, but this not cheap merchandise. Mili’s projector is £229/$399 and claims to have good image quality. More »


From Ningin: via Wirebot: Play MAG and compete for over $15,000 in prizes on GameBattles.com Review Roundup: Final Fantasy XIII, Successful or Boring?

via Ziggytek: FLPR Universal Remote Control for iPhone, iPod Touch Apple announces iPad release date

via Ningin: Nicole announced as one of the Hollywood Bowl Korean Music Festival MCs! Picture of the Day: Darth Vader loves Hello Kitty via Flaunt Me: Make Up Tools: Sephora Shadow Shields

via GirlyBubble: Nyan Nyan Nyanko Bubble Tea Messenger Bag

via BlitzNation: Under the Radar: Rodger Saffold

via SwanDiary: The Vampire Name Generator christens you with your own vampire name

via OMGHaute: Lucky Magazine’s April Cover: Jessia Szohr More »


The increasing popular micro-blogging site, Twitter, that has taken the world by storm hit its ten millionth Tweet late Thursday night. Unfortunately, the ten billionth Tweet was no where to be found; the user had their Twitter set to “private.” More »


Just a little over a month ago, Apple announced its new groundbreaking device: the iPad. The iPad has thus far accumulated much attention, both negative and positive. More »


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