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Archive for September 2010

Surface Tension Arcane Arcade Table Rocks Your Living Room

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Why go with an ordinary coffee table, when you can get one with a complete media center PC and arcade gaming system built-in?

surface tensions’ Arcane arcade table not only looks great, it’s got a hidden Shuttle XPC, and an LCD screen (19″ or 26″) under the table’s toughened glass…

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September 7th, 2010 by: Technabob

Origin Gives Gaming Geeks the Big O

Gamers and computer enthusiasts have a lot in common when it comes to their hobby with each wanting more performance. That means faster CPUs and more video cards. Gaming PC maker Origin has unveiled what may be the ultimate gaming computer for geeks that have money to burn.…

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September 7th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Researchers Develop Laser Missile Defense System for Helicopters

All Dr. Evil wanted was sharks with frickin’ laser beams on their heads. For now, he will have to settle for helicopters with bad attitudes instead. A group of researchers at the University of Michigan has figured out how to use lasers that can survive the stress of helicopter flight…

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September 7th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Keycase iPad Folio Transforms Your iPad Into a Laptop

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The new iPad Folio case from KeyCase comes with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard and an angular stand, so it seems like the perfect solution for mobile computing. In essence, you end up with a netbook or laptop. Wait a sec, is this what you really want if you bought an…

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September 7th, 2010 by: Range

Wi-Fi Network Party Invites: Hopefully No Creeps Around

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Planning a house party for the beginning of the Fall? Don’t know all of your neighbors yet? Use your Wi-Fi network to invite everyone on your block! Wait a second, is this actually a smart idea?

One of the most interesting ways that I’ve seen to invite people to your…

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September 7th, 2010 by: Range

You Could be the Last Starfighter! (as Long as Your Pc Runs Windows)

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…because Rogue Synapse’ freeware version of Starfighter… will only run in Microsoft’s OS.

That’s not the actual cabinet used in the movie; Rogue Synapse says the original has been destroyed. The one in the picture is from the documentary. The developers do have the cabinet’s blueprints though, so you can

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September 7th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Gimmepower iPhone Dock: More Like Gimme Money

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In an interview with the Litchfield County Times, York Street Studio co-owner Linda Zelenko said, “If you look at all the stuff out there, all the objects are these ugly plastic things,” she said. “That was basically the genesis of making something that kind of bridges the gap between an …

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September 7th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Teletron: Mind-Controlled Theremin Makes Music With Your Thoughts

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If you thought that the way you play the theremin wasn’t weird enough, along comes a mod which allows you to make music with nothing more than your brain – no hands required.…

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September 6th, 2010 by: Technabob

Princess Leia Lounges in Her Bikini

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Star Wars fanboys, here’s a picture to bring a smile to your face while you think about the fact that your long holiday weekend is basically over, and you have to go back to work tomorrow.

Taken during the filming of Return of the Jedi…, a young Carrie Fisher

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September 6th, 2010 by: Technabob

Robot From Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky Comes to Life

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If you love Miyazaki’s animes, then you’ll love the fact that the gigantic robot from Laputa: Castle in the Sky …can be seen in Tokyo, at the Ghibli Museum (FR).

Apparently, this robot is life-sized, meaning that it’s quite huge. You can take your photo right next to it. This

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September 6th, 2010 by: Range

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