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Archive for December 2010

TRON Laptop Bag Requires Flynn-Level Skills

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Or maybe not, but if you’re not confident with soldering and handling electroluminescent (EL) wire, I think you should follow my guide instead: Step 1, get some reflective tape. Step 2, put some on your bag. You’re done! If the resulting sad creation doesn’t make you want to work with…

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December 19th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

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Boba Fett is Coming to Town… in May

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Jabba’s been a good Hutt in Boba Fett’s book:

What’s not to love about this highly detailed 8-inch fabric mache statue? Its release date, that’s what. You can pre-order it from Entertainment Earth for $50 (USD), but if you’re going to get this as a gift, make sure you tell…

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December 19th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Fanatac Porsche 911 GT2 Racing Wheel perfect for Gran Turismo

My son doesn’t know it yet, but he is getting Gran Turismo 5… for Christmas. I love this age, he likes the same games I do so a gift for him is really a gift for me. What I need now is a really nice racing wheel to use to

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December 19th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Heinz Automato57 Ketchup Robots Do Away with An-ti-ci-pa-tion

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I’m not sure how I missed these ketchup-pouring robots when they first made it on the scene three years ago, but I say better late than never, right?…

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December 18th, 2010 by: Technabob

Tetanus will Kill you Before the Zombies do in this Shelter

I’m not sure what would be worse, being eaten by zombie hoards, or having to live in this shelter. Both of them will probably kill you but the zombies will do it faster than death by lockjaw. This armored house is bulletproof supposedly. That’s good because no one will be…

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December 18th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

LaCie Float Concept External HDD Doubles as a Trackpad

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I think that all computer users need an external HDD to back their data up to. If you are like me and haven’t taken a picture on film in years, you probably have a drive inside your computer full of pics that you can’t replace if they get lost in…

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December 18th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Robotic MicroMouse Finishes Maze in Under 6 Seconds

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Wanna see a fast robot? These tiny little robotic mice are designed to make their way through a maze, with the simple goal of finding their way to the end of the maze. Apparently, racing tiny “micromouse” robots is a regular occurence in Japan, but this is the first time…

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December 17th, 2010 by: Technabob

Uncharted 3 Amps up its Animation Prowess

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When I played Uncharted 2…, I thought it was probably the best cinematic gaming experience I ever had. The seamless transitions between scenes that would normally be dull, scripted cut-scenes and actual gaming action was truly innovative and immersive. So how do the guys at Naughty Dog think they

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December 17th, 2010 by: Technabob

Star Wars Paper Snowflakes: I Wanna Wish You a Jedi Christmas

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If that papercraft Steve Jobs is a bit too complex for you, then you can try your hand at Star Wars…-themed paper snowflakes, which will make some unique decorations for your home and Christmas tree.

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December 17th, 2010 by: Range

HTC HD7 (Windows Phone 7) Review

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Today, I’m taking a look at the HTC HD7 running Windows Phone 7.
I’ve been an iPhone user for a couple of years now, but it’s always nice to get the chance to spend some time with the other smartphone platforms out there. Recently I’ve gotten to play with my…

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December 17th, 2010 by: Chris B.

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