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A console modder known as sir crx has fabricated a mashup between an Xbox 360 controller and a Wii-mote, allowing the Wii control to operate the Xbox 360.
From what I can tell, he modified the 360 controller to accept Bluetooth commands, then uses it as a proxy for connecting…
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May 28th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Here’s the ultimate modern stone age gadget. It’s a remote controlled winged lizard that actually gets airborne by flapping its wings.
Instead of using some sort of propeller or engine, this guy just uses good old fashioned wing power. The $69 R/C Flying Pterosaur can fly indoors or out, and…
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May 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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iPod accessory maker DLO has released their latest and greatest iPod dock, the Homedock Music Remote.
The system lets you dock your iPod near your audio gear, then access all of the controls, playlists and current track information remotely. The remote works from up to 150-feet away from the dock…
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May 16th, 2007 by: Technabob
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This new toy from TakaraTomy Japan features a little humanoid who can fly. The little guy wears a backpack with a helicopter-like set of rotors to propel him into the skies. Special balancing rods keep the whole contraption from flipping over wildly through the air (although that sounds kinda cool.)…
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April 30th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Everyone’s favorite little plumber, Mario has arrived in the real world with a brand new gadget. This time he’s on wheels, and ready to roll.
The $50 Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer is a 12″ long radio-controlled vehicle inspired by the Nintendo game of the same name.
It comes with…
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April 25th, 2007 by: Technabob
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There’s a rumor floating around today that Nintendo is going to release a series of new controllers for the Wii in at least three new colors. Both the Wii-mote and Nunchuk controller are expected to be released in silver, blue and pearlescent pink sometime later this Spring.
These details were…
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April 5th, 2007 by: Technabob
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If you’re looking for the ultimate gag gift for the home theater buff in your life, you’ve gotta check this remote control out. This new universal remote control is guaranteed to make ‘em cringe.
The $15 remote control features the likeness of Sesame Street’s most annoying character of all time,…
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April 2nd, 2007 by: Technabob
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For those of us travel with our laptops for work, anything that can reduce the number of accessories you have to carry is a good thing. The PCPAL 3-in-1 Laptop Mouse aims to integrate a mouse, laser pointer and presentation remote control in a single slim device.
The PCPAL is…
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January 26th, 2007 by: Technabob
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With all of the universal remote controls out there, it’s getting pretty tough for remote makers to differentiate themselves. This new remote from Sunwave does a good job standing out from the crowd by offering multi-color LED backlighting for its touchscreen interface.
The Sunwave SRC-3200 lets you choose from 7…
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January 21st, 2007 by: Technabob
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Autonomous Solutions has developed a robot, known as Chaos, specifically for use in hazardous situations too dangerous for human personnel. The robot has a unique 4-tread design that lets it maneuver through difficult environments.
According to Autonomous, Chaos is made for challenging jobs like explosive disposal, search and rescue, hauling…
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January 20th, 2007 by: Technabob