I can’t decide whether or not to believe this . Can you? [via The Daily What and Waxy ]  Read More →

Since I write about the newest, shiniest gadgets all day (some of which won’t even see a store shelf for months!), I lust after the newest technology on a daily basis. But each time I hit the store and see last year’s versions of cameras, video cameras, MP3 players, or any other technology – especially when they’re on sale – I’m tempted to pick one up instead. Why spend double (or sometimes triple) the amount... 

The Galaxy Tab slate is finally a reality. A new advert Samsung created to push the device into mainstream gives Apple’s iPad commercials a run for their money. The fast-paced video sports an energetic soundtrack and flips between a series of scenes highlighting the features missing on Apple’s device. Pitching “more possibilities on the go,” the commercial  Read More →

Researchers at Cambridge University have recently published a paper on their new type of WORM (write once read many) memory which is even more low powered than the ones that came before it. The new electron-only design of the memory is solution processed, making it low cost as well as it requires no lithography. The device, using ZnO semiconductor nanoparticles…  Read More →

First we had the Google vs China debacle, then came Saudi Arabia’s tussle with RIM. And now it’s India’s turn : threatening to block RIM, Google and Skype unless the companies agree to set up localised servers, all the better for state monitoring of communications. Curiously, compared to the outrage levelled at the Saudi and Chinese governments, American reaction to India’s move…  Read More →

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This weekend, I’m going to be sparking up the grill with the Looftlighter, an electric firestarter that looks like an oversized curling iron, sounds like a hair dryer, and gets a good-sized pile of charcoal briquettes ready to grill in just a few minutes. I’ll admit I was skeptical about the $80 Looftlighter , which comes from Sweden and whose name, I believe, must be pronounced with as much Nordic accent as you can muster. It’s... 

The Web is teeming with the unrealized ideas of both students and established designers who set out to produce astonishing renderings and prototypes for unusual products. Unfortunately, due to the lack of time, money, or technology, many of those products never progress from the planning stages to the mass market. But that doesn’t mean we can’t salivate over them, nevertheless. As our knowledge grows, so must our learning tools.... 

Crokinole is a beautiful, simple game with a long history. In the tradition of pool and Carrom , Crokinole is a dexterity game that pits two (or four) people against each other around a circular wooden board. Players try to flick little wooden discs towards the center, knocking out opponent’s discs if they’re in the target area. It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to get frustrated at because you’re just not good enough.... 

After well over a decade of “development,” 2K Games announced today that Duke Nukem Forever will actually see the light of day.  Read More →

We briefly touched on new iPad features coming with the iOS 4.2 update during the Apple press event liveblog , but now that the iOS 4.2 feature page is live on Apple’s website , we can take a closer look at what it’s packing. Multitasking, Airplay, and printing are the heavy hitters, while folders will make a welcome entrance. Find out more about each of these new features below! Airplay – Airplay allows you to run a movie... 

Reuters is reporting that Google’s VP of Engineering, Andy Rubin, has been conducting talks with record labels in an attempt to launch an online music service “before Christmas.” The publication cites two sources familiar with the matter, and states that although record industry insiders are excited about the possibility of Apple and Google clashing on the digital music front, Google has yet to ink deals any record labels.... 

Water-filtering pitchers such as Brita Pitchers have become all the rage over the past few years, as they’re a relatively inexpensive way to filter the crap out of your tap water. But is there an even better way to filter your water? Maybe!  Read More →

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