Archive for February 2011
Darth Vader CD Boombox: I Find Your Lack of Built-in MP3 Playback Disturbing
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While a CD player isn’t exactly cutting-edge technology, I still like the idea of a sound system that looks like Darth Vader guarding my desktop. Jazwares‘ Darth Vader “CD Boombox” doesn’t really qualify as a boombox in my book, but it definitely qualifies as a CD player and most definitely… |
February 9th, 2011
Dzyplastic Series 2 Android Figurines: Not the Droids You Were Looking For
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If you are a serious fan of Android that likes to show off your allegiance to Google’s mobile OS, these are the toys for you. Dzyplastic has unveiled three new designs in its Series 2 figurines that are little statues of the Android mascot.… |
February 9th, 2011
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Case: Better, Bigger, Cheaper
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Thermaltake introduced the BMW Group Designworks USA co-designed Level 10 computer case a while back, and I thought the thing was really cool. The big downside was that the case was a bit cramped for some geeks with large video cards, and it also cost almost $800 bucks.… |
February 9th, 2011
iPad 2 Already in Production Says WSJ
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We all know that sometime this year we are due for an update to a new version of the iPad, currently known as the iPad 2. The current iPad is selling in droves and you can bet that the sales will continue to be high right up until the new… |
February 9th, 2011
Tetris Link Board Game More Like Connect 4 Than Actual Tetris
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How man hours did you play Tetris on your green-screened Game Boy? I played for a long time, until I passed level 12 and it was just too much for me. Now, after more than 26 years, Tetris… has been turned into a board game. |
February 9th, 2011
Softbank’s Ultra Simple Single-Button Phone
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This new cell phone from Japan’s Softbank and ZTE is more of a security device than anything else. It’s kind of like a one-button panic alarm that’s wired into a cell phone. Apparently it’s designed for preschoolers and seniors.… |
February 9th, 2011
Anybots Robot Orders Scone, Tips Generously
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We featured Anybots’ QB robot avatar a year ago. Here’s a video showing it in action in – where else? – the Silicon Valley in California.… |
February 9th, 2011
Holy Plush Batman!… and Robin!
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I’m pretty sure this is the first time that I’m going to describe Batman as cute, but what else can I say? This plush Batman is cute. There. Robin’s gained a bit of weight though. I’ll call him Double-Chin Robin.… |
February 9th, 2011
Angry Birds Bento Box Catapults Birds and Pigs into Stomachs
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Has Angry Birds… jumped the shark yet? Given the fact that I still haven’t gotten 3 gold stars on every level and haven’t found all the golden eggs, I’m going to say no. Still, you’ve got to wonder if a game has gone too far when it starts to find |
February 8th, 2011
iControlPad BT Adds Real Gamepad and Buttons to the iPhone
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I will readily admit that I like to play games on my iPhone. I also admit that I will steer away from any game that doesn’t use normal touch and gesture control. If I have to use those fake on-screen joysticks I won’t play the game.… |
February 8th, 2011
