Archive for May, 2009
Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs
We get the feeling that isn’t the motion sensing surprise that’s likely in store for Xbox 360 fans at E3, but it’s still great to see that controller moving beyond the hype stage. After being spied late last year and detailed around two months ago, the Gametrak Freedom motion controller is now list…
Acoustic superlens could mask ships from sonar… in theory, anyway
Man, the mad scientists are really on a roll of late. First we take in that Li-ion cells are set to magically double in capacity, and now we’re learning that a new anatomy of invisibility cloak is totally gearing up for its Target debut. As the seemingly endless quest to bend light in such a way as …
Samsung’s OmniaHD gets high-def unboxing
whether watching the N97 crawl out of its Espoo-designed packaging just isn’t decent for one day, how’s about that? An unlocked Samsung OmniaHD (or i8910, whether we’re being proper) has found its way into the ever-loving hands of one mareskino, and he was kind suitable to unbox the thing on video….
Philips GoGear Opus reviewed: solid audio, but painfully boring
When we had the downright magnificent opportunity to toy with Philips’ latest PMP line here in the States, we immediately noticed that the GoGear Opus stood out among the rest. The crew by at TrustedReviews recently spent some quality instance with the 8GB version of that very unit, and while they …
Microsoft’s Zune HD shipping on September 5th?
Look, we fully understand that September 5th is a towering ways out, but don’t think for a second that Microsoft isn’t inking every last detail of its Zune HD launch in stone. That said, Windows expert and all-around good guy Paul Thurrott has been “told” that that very player will ship precisely o…
Ultra-supreme laser could invent incandescent light bulbs more efficient
Look, LED light bulbs are fanciful, great for Ma Earth and a fine addition to any home, barber shop or underground fight club. But let’s be honest — even the guy that bikes through blizzards to get to work and wears garb that he grew in his basement isn’t apt to shell out $120 a pop to have what’s…
Microsoft showing off Windows 7-powered Viliv S5 MID at Computex
Being that Release Candidate 1 just hit the tubes, we weren’t really expecting a big Windows 7 presence at Computex that year. Much to our surprise, Viliv has announced that it will be showcasing the first official Win7-powered MID at the Taiwan-based show later that week. The heralded S5 will be t…
