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Get Your Cybertron On With Transformers 3D Glasses Masks

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Are you itching to see the next Transformers sequel this summer? If you are, then maybe you’re the type of rabid fanboy/girl who’ll pay $10 for this (not) awesome 3D mask of Optimus Prime.

iPad 2 Launch March 2nd?

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
A couple of weeks ago we mentioned a rumor that the iPad 2 launch would be sometime in March, and now it looks like we may have a date as Apple has scheduled an event for next Wednesday the 2nd of March 2011.According to All Things D, Apple are holding a special event on the 2nd of March, and they...

Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Nexus S and Nexus One now OTA

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Prepare to spend a whole lot of time checking and re-checking your phone, as Google confirms that the over-the-air (OTA) update for Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread is headed out to the Nexus S and Nexus One.

Windows Phone 7 Update Causes Problems For Samsung Omnia 7 Owners

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Microsoft has rolled out their first update for Windows Phone 7, and although this is a small update which is designed to get Windows Phone 7 ready for the first major update it seems to be causing problems for some WP7 users.Owners of the Samsung Omnia 7 are reporting that they are having problems...

Motorola Atrix 4G Gets Taken Apart

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
We have feature quite a few different smartphone teardowns here are Geeky Gadgets, the latest one to get taken apart is the new Motorola Atrix 4G.The guys over at iFixit decided to take their screwdrivers to the Motorola Atrix 4G to see what was inside, have a look at the teardown photos below.Head...

Motorola ATRIX 4G teardown finds repair-friendly guts

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
It’s a rite of passage for any new high-profile gadget to not only get a SlashGear review but to be torn down by iFixit, and the Motorola ATRIX 4G is no exception.

Finalized Honeycomb SDK released for Android 3.0 developers

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
The Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK has been finalized, with Google pushing out the polished version on the eve of the Motorola XOOM‘s retail debut.

Atari Controller Gum & NES Controller Mints

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Much like the Super Mario Bros Candy in the last post comes Atari Controller Gum and NES Controller Mints. These fun candy tin designs have a very accurate retro look that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of the classic Atari 2600 and NES game systems.

Super Mario Brothers Question Box Candy

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Super Mario Bros has inspired a lot of products such as keychains, plush toys, and even Super Mario Bros Candy. In the same spirit as the mushroom candy in that last link is the new Super Mario Brothers Question Box Candy. This question mark box is loaded with candy coins in sour strawberry flavor.

iPad 2 To Go On Sale End Of March?

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
We have heard earlier today that the new iPad 2 is expected to launch next week, on Wednesday the 2nd of March, and now the guys over at 9 to 5 Mac are reporting that the iPad 2 will go on sale by the end of March.The end of March sounds about right for the shipping date if the iPad 2 is officially...

FTC To Investigate In App Purchases On Apple’s iOS App Store

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
It seems that Apple is about to come under more scrutiny from US regulators, we recently told you that the FTC were looking into Apple’s new subscription rules for iOS apps and now it seems that they may be looking into in app purchases.There was a rumor earlier this month that the FTC would...

Razer’s Chimaera 5.1 Wireless Xbox Headset Available For Pre-Order

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Razer showcased their new Chimaera 5.1 Wireless Xbox 360 headset back in CES this year and as expected, on que they are now available to pre-order, together with Razer’s more reasonably priced stereo Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox 360.The new 5.8 GHz wireless headset designed specifically...

Nintendo 3DS US Launch Titles Revealed

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
The Nintendo 3Ds is due to go on sale in the UK on the 25th of March and in the US on the 27th of March, we recently told you about the Nintendo 3DS launch titles for the UK, and now Nintendo has revealed the 3DS launch titles for the US.Some of the games that will be available with the Nintendo...

Sprint HTC Arrive is rebranded HTC 7 Pro due tomorrow?

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
The HTC 7 Pro may well be headed to Sprint tomorrow – based on the carrier’s broad teases earlier this week – but it seems it won’t be keeping the same name.

Samsung 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab could launch in March

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Samsung has been talking about a range of Galaxy Tab slates for months – the company confirmed a whole series of different sized tablets was in the works back at IFA 2010 and the launch of the first, 7-inch model – and it looks like 8.9-inches is the next target.

HP EliteBook and ProBook business notebooks launch: up to 32hrs battery

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
HP has outed a range of updated business notebooks, including two all-metal EliteBooks, and multiple ProBooks spanning various hardware configurations.

Mini Fuel Cell Specifically Designed For Smartphones

February 23rd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Fuel cells are still on their way into the mainstream, but we’re getting there, slowly. Case in point: the AF-M3000 [JP], a mini fuel cell that just requires users to add water to get it to work.

OWI Robotics 3-in-1 All Terrain Robot (ATR)

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
While GeekAlerts.com has listed some cool robots in the past from the Robot Arm to the WowWee Femisapien Robot, we really haven’t blogged about too many.

Research: Conducting Plastics Make Way For Many New Technology Advances

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
We futurists are still waiting for our roll-up TVs and cellphones. The concepts have looked pretty spectacular – who wouldn’t want to fold his laptop up like a napkin or roll her TV into a pen for their pocket protector? So… why don’t we have this ability yet?

Boost Brain Activity By Chatting On Cellphones?

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
A new study has found that radiation from a cellphone can cause increased brain activity. Areas of the brain close to where the device is held are most affected. However, it is not certain yet whether this increased activity is good or bad.

Motorola XOOM To Have Unlockable, Relockable Bootloader

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
We had just talked about the Motorola Atrix 4G having a locked bootloader to prevent any root-level customization of the device.

Playable 8 Bit Violin

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Ranjit Bhatnagar built this playable 8 bit violin as part of his Instrument-A-Day project this month. I was hoping it would only play square waves at discrete frequencies, however it actually sounds really pretty when played as a normal violin.

Tape Sculpture Contest

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Check out the cool entries in Scotch’s “Off The Roll” packing tape sculpture contest. If you’re interested in entering, the deadline is the end of February.

Fisker To Finally Start Production Of Luxury Hybrid Karma

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Green-promoting Hollywood celebs, such as Leonardo Di Caprio, can soon ditch their Priuses for the Karma. After several delays having to do with financing and logistics, the electric car startup company Fisker has finally confirmed production for the Karma, a luxury plug-in hybrid sports car.

Android Phone Gets Driver Out of a Ticket

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
College student Sahas Katta was able to beat his speeding ticket in traffic court using…drumroll please…his Android smartphone, and a handy app. Katta was pulled over and charged with going 40mph in a 25mph zone. But he wasn’t going 40, only 26mph.

For Your Protection: Vietnam Bans Late-Night Gaming

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Who can forget the delightful Top Gear Vietnam special? It’s not the best time to be a gamer in Vietnam. The country’s government, by way of the Ministry of Information and Communication, has decreed that ISPs there block access to online games between the hours of 10pm and 8am.

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