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Review: Lowepro Vertex AW Notebook & Camera Backpack for All Weather

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

If you want a backpack that carries your notebook PC, cameras, and lenses in good weather and bad, look at the Lowepro Vertex 100 AW and Vertex 200 AW all-weather backpack bags. They'll protect your equipment from anything short of falling in a river.

www.gearlog.com

Safari 4 hidden preferences

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Filed under: Hacks, Internet Tools, Terminal TipsThere's quite a debate going on in the Mac web over Safari 4's new user interface.

Behold the Bomb-Bot: Boom!

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Bomb disposal robots are nothing new, but the latest designed for U.S. armed forces will be smaller, smarter, and ready for action in harsher battlefields. Afghanistan is one destination for the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot System's (AEODRS) planned new machines.

gadgets.boingboing.net/2009/02/25/behold-the-

Blu-ray founders proposed cheaper Blu-ray royalties and simplified licensing process

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Back in October Macbook event, Steve Job expressed his view on Blu-ray’s gimmick as a “bag of hunt”, its licensing were too complex and the company hinted to wait on prices to fall further before entering the market.

www.slashgear.com

id pushing hard for Quake Live on the Mac

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, OS, Software, Odds and ends, Freeware, AppleOur good friends at Joystiq recently spoke to id games' John Carmack (the man behind games like Quake and Doom, and fervent supporter of Mac gaming), and heard that id's new product, Quake Live, is headed to our OS...

Pocket Projector From Syba

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

If you are searching for an ultra-portable projector, then check out the RCG RC-VIS62002 from Syba. Weighing at less than half a pound, the projector is small enough to fit into your coat pocket.

www.techfresh.net/pocket-projector-from-syba/

Real-world mermaid created by WETA Workshop

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

WETA Workshop, creators of almost everything seen in the Lord of the Rings films, have brought movie magic to real life with the creation of a prosthetic mermaid tail for a double amputee in Auckland, New Zealand.

www.crunchgear.com

PSP 2 rumors picking up steam [Update]

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

I can’t remember the last time I’ve posted about Sony this many times so early in the week. The latest rumor comes from Dave Perry surrounding the PSP 2. I hear Sony FINALLY has the PSP 2. And thank goodness, they’ve removed the stupid battery-sucking UMD disc drive. I’m excited!

www.crunchgear.com

Calm down: Apple TV 2.3.1 does not bork Boxee

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

It was reported this morning that the latest AppleTV update FUBAR’d Boxee, but that’s not true, says Boxee. Each firmware update from Apple will normally erase non-Apple menu items from AppleTV. Boxee users simply need to re-apply the patchstick to add the menu item back.

www.crunchgear.com

Fujitsu Lifebook A1120 Laptop with replacable lid

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Fujitsu LifeBook A1120 is the latest laptop announced by the company today. Come with a 15.6-inch display, LifeBook A1120 sport 16:9 widescreen format with HD ( 1,366 x 768) resolution managed by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD graphics.

www.lifeatmost.com

A Faster Web Browser – Safari 4 Beta

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

This month is full of launches and there is one more pleasant release: now Internet resources have become available much faster than earlier with the new Safari 4 Beta from Apple. Its launch was announced on Tuesday, but this web browser has gained controversial opinions.

www.gadgets-reviews.com

Honda Ramping Up Hybrid Production

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

In a time where automakers are struggling to stay afloat, Honda is actually increasing its production of hybrids like the brand new Insight in order to meet demand, the New York Times reports.

www.gearlog.com

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Hits Nokia Stores

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

The U.S. version of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic unlocked smartphone is finally available, according to MobileBurn. The quad-band 5800 XpressMusic runs Symbian S60 5th Edition, and sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen with an unusual (and quite high) resolution of 640-by-360 pixels.

www.gearlog.com

Hershey Chocolates and Jazwares Team Up In the Name of Gadgets

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Hershey chocolates and Jazwares are teaming up to bring the world even more in the realm of gadgets. The two companies have designed and created a series of Hershey gadgets that look like your old familiar sweet treats.

www.gadgetizer.com

Tamron announced date for Canon’s mounted APS-C format SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Despite the PMA 2009 is less than a week away, Tamron have not revealed anything new for PMA 2009 yet. But recently, the company has quietly announced the EF-mount for its long-awaited SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II ultra wide zoom lens in Japan.

www.slashgear.com

Palm Energizes Developers For the Pre Phone

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Palm's upcoming phone, the Pre, is still weeks away from launch but buzz for the device is building among developers, the one group that could really make a difference to the phone's success.

Worn Out on Wednesday

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Figures, doesn’t it? I was so excited about getting so much stuff done around the house I’ve completely wiped myself out and it’s barely time for dinner. Looks like this is going to be an early to bed night for me.

www.megatechnews.com

Ice, Ice Baby: Geek Your Drink With Tetris Ice Cubes

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Iceblox, Baby (with apologies to Vanilla Ice) All right, stop—mix a drink and listenIceblox is a brand new invention Tetris-shaped ice cubes grab hold of me tightly Ready in the freezer daily and nightly To the extreme, they cool my drinks like a vandal (Devise a Tetris drinking game for...

www.gearlog.com

Nintendo DSi Available for Pre-Order from Wal-Mart

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

If you live in the States, you won't actually be able to get your hands on one until April 5th. But at the very least, you can ensure that you're among the first to get a Nintendo DSi by reserving one through Walmart.com.

www.gearlog.com

Apple Rejects South Park iPhone Application

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

It’s a sad day around the world when Apple iTunes Store rejects a South Park iPhone application. The new South Park app was rejected by Apple due to “potentially offensive content.” South Park app offensive? Nah!

www.gadgetizer.com

Dell XPS 435 High-End Desktop PC

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

The Dell XPS 435 combines the power of Intel Core i7 processors and fast DDR3 tri-channel memory. This high-end desktop PC supports optional Blu-Ray drive, up to 24GB of RAM and up to 4.5TB of hard drive space. Available in a piano black surface in the front, white on the side and red accents.

www.techfresh.net/dell-xps-435-high-end-deskt

Apple keeps its board, rejects all proposed changes

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

The Apple shareholders’ meeting has gone down (sans Jobs) and not a lot has transpired. The same board members were re-elected, and the four proposed reforms were rejected.

www.crunchgear.com

Nokia thinking about dabbling in the laptop biz

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Earlier this morning on Finland’s YLE (think BBC, but Finnish), Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo was asked if the company had plans to expand into the laptop market. Sure enough, his response: “We are looking very actively also at this opportunity.” Yeah. Weird, right?

www.crunchgear.com

Cheap Geek: iPod Shuffle, iHome Bluteooth Dock, Geek.com Sale

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

If you were too busy watching the State of the Union address last night to continue your hunt for bargains, don't worry--we've got you covered. Check out Gearlog's deals for Wednesday, February 25: 1.

www.gearlog.com

Ask TUAW: Recovering pictures, updating Facebook, iPhone battery life and more

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Filed under: Switchers, Ask TUAWOnce again, it's time for another edition of Ask TUAW: the place where we try to answer all of your Mac and Apple-related questions.

Aquanautic Super King debuts at BaselWorld 2009

February 25th, 2009 link to (permalink)

15 years ago

Watchmakers around the globe started to pre announce their master pieces for the BaselWorld 2009 taking place in March. The new watches are still bold for 2009 despite the economic crisis. Take for instance the Aquanautic Super King Diving Tourbillon.

www.wristdreams.com

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