While hoverboards and the multichannel big screen seem to have fallen by the wayside, the self-lacing sneaks from Back To Future might soon be coming to a retailer near you. Nike's 2009 patent filing for a self-lacing shoe recently surfaced and it seems to be a splitting image of the shoe in the … [Read more...] about Nike’s Back To The Future Sneaks Closer To Reality, Patented
Archives for August 2010
Griffin’s PartyDock Lets You Play Games On Your TV
Griffin's PartyDock, a gaming accessory of sorts for iOS devices, pranced into the FCC and gave us a peek into the accessory company's venture into gaming territory. It comes with four Apple Remote-esque wireless controllers that let you play games on your iPhone or iPad on your big screen. Hold … [Read more...] about Griffin’s PartyDock Lets You Play Games On Your TV
Android Tablets Coming To Orange?
It seems the French are getting some pretty nice tablets for new plan enrollees. Les Echos, a local publication, has gotten word that Orange will be squeezing out three self-branded Android tablets by Christmas. Supposedly, these will go for the very attractive price of €250. These tablets will … [Read more...] about Android Tablets Coming To Orange?
Store Your Inflatable Mattress In A Pump With Aerobed
This looks like the perfect outdoors companion, a mattress that uses its pump as a storage canister. The Aerobed Pakmat is a green airbed that can inflate in around a minute using good ol' elbow grease. No batteries are needed for this baby, making it an eco-friendly option for outdoor … [Read more...] about Store Your Inflatable Mattress In A Pump With Aerobed
PlayStation Buttons Explained and More
Famitsu magazine interviewed Teiyu Goto, one of the external designers of the original PlayStation, to get the skinny on how the well-loved CD-based gaming console was birthed. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Buttons Explained and More
Point Inside Puts GPS Inside Your Big-Box and Mall
Navigating inside a big-box retailer or even a mall can be daunting even for regular customers. Point Inside thinks so too and has been hard at work looking for a solution, which they are now rolling out in Meijer, a Midwestern supercenter chain in the US. The free application is called Find-It … [Read more...] about Point Inside Puts GPS Inside Your Big-Box and Mall
Netflix Plus Set-top Box Equals Sony’s Netbox
There are probably as many set-top boxes in the markets as there are TV brands, but you have to admit, they get better with each release. Sony's new Netbox enables streaming of internet services like YouTube, Netflix, and more to your LCD TV, making it a versatile addition to your home entertainment … [Read more...] about Netflix Plus Set-top Box Equals Sony’s Netbox
UK Town Builds Cute $290,000 Bridges For Rodents
A total of three wire bridges were erected along a new road in South Wales for the local rodent population. The decision was made by the leaders of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to protect the dormouse from vehicle traffic once a new bypass is completed. … [Read more...] about UK Town Builds Cute $290,000 Bridges For Rodents
90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Ray Bradbury may have envisioned future worlds throughout his prolific writing career, from tattooed men to Martian women to the golden apples of the sun, but he’s not very comfortable with e-readers apparently. … [Read more...] about 90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Mophie, best known for their juice-carrying iPhone cases, is partnering with Intuit to bring card solution capabilities to anyone with an iPhone. Appropriately dubbed the Complete Card Solution for iPhone, the $179 unit includes a card-swiping phone case and Intuit's GoPayment app. All you need … [Read more...] about Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Logitech Speaker System Z623 Unveiled Complete with THX Cert
Logitech has been offering speakers and all manner of other computer gear for a long time. The company today has announced its latest 2.1 speaker system for computer users called the Logitech Speaker System Z623. The Z623 is THX Certified, meaning that it has had more than 400 tests performed to … [Read more...] about Logitech Speaker System Z623 Unveiled Complete with THX Cert
Apple Magic Trackpad gets ColorWare Love
Last month, ColorWare started to offer more colorful versions of the Mac mini desktop computer. This move was well-received by users who appreciate a touch of personalization in their tech gadgets. If you have a hankering to get a Magic Trackpad to go with your new colorful Mini, ColorWare will now … [Read more...] about Apple Magic Trackpad gets ColorWare Love
