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Archive for August 2009

Qlocktwo Clock Tells the Time With Words

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The QLOCKTWO is a gorgeous modern timepiece uses letters, not numbers to tell you the current time.

Designed by Biegert & Funk, the QLOCKTWO displays text that describes the current time using statements like “IT IS NINE O’CLOCK” or “IT IS FIVE PAST TWO”. Individual minutes are conveyed through the…

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August 19th, 2009 by: Technabob

Star Trek Tricorder Replica Doubles as Media Player

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While other replicas only look awesome or have loopy sound effects, Ameralis Grafx‘ Tricorder PMP-09 is not only a replica of the famous Star Trek… tricorder, it also serves as a portable media player.

It’s equipped with a 2.8″ TFT colored screen, 8 GB of memory, and a battery that

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August 19th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Concert Hands: Watch as Your Hands Learn to Play the Piano

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Want to learn to play the piano – or at least play a song on the piano – without having to deal with creepy or boring instructors? Then you might want to try Concert Hands. It’s a sophisticated combination of software and hardware designed to make you look like a…

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August 19th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Heavy Rain: Slightly Creepy, Completely Compelling [PS3]

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Heavy Rain is more an interactive visual story than a traditional game, which is why it looks like most of the development resources went into the game’s look. They did. But from the newest media, that was money well spent. Heavy Rain… is still lingering in the ol’ uncanny valley,

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August 19th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Takara Tomy Clockman: Wakes You Up, Then Won’T Shut Up

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Clockman is a little cube-dude that’s designed to wake you up and get you going for the day. Sure, he might annoy the crap out of you in the process, but that’s part of the fun.

Designed by Japan’s Takara Tomy, Clockman jars you awake each morning with a variety…

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August 18th, 2009 by: Technabob

Aperture Science Radio Gets the Real World Treatment

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While I wouldn’t say the Aperture Laboratories radio was as iconic as – say -  the weighted companion cube, it’s still got its own cult following from die-hard Portal… fans. Now – thanks to the hard work of one enterprising modder, it’s been brought to life for all to enjoy.

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August 18th, 2009 by: Technabob

PS3 Slim Price, Release Date, Pics and Specs Announced by Sony

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Sony has just officially announced the upcoming release of their new PlayStation 3 (PS3) Slim console during their press conference at GamesCom 2009.

The new PS3 Slim console sports a compact new form-factor, and a lower price to go with it. Priced at $299.99 (USD), €299, and ¥29,980, the PS3…

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August 18th, 2009 by: Technabob

Xbox 360 Mod 4 Dead

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The bloody hand of Left 4 Dead… is one of those images that sticks out–partially, I’m sure, because of the wonderful atmosphere of the game itself, in which those bloody handprints are so often wielded to chilling effect. That means it also makes a perfect icon to serve as the

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August 18th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

LEGO Rock Band Brings the House Down

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Just in case you forgot about LEGO Rock Band, there’s a brand new trailer here to remind you, and to educate you on the epic and destructive fun of replacing traditional demolition with rock….

The little scene that takes place during this gameplay clip is amusing, but it’s

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August 18th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Wiichuck: the Quickest Way to Hack Your Nunchuck Controller

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This tiny little 1cm x 3cm circuit board may not look like much, but the WiiChuck is the easiest way ever to unlock the world of Wii Nunchuck hacking.

Just plug the WiiChuck into to bottom of your Wii Nunchuck controller, and you’ll have access to all of the wonderful…

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August 18th, 2009 by: Technabob

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