Say what you will about the Zune in general, from the brown first-gen hardware to the doomed WiFi sharing gimmick, but the Zune HD was some decent hardware coupled with some really polished apps. And as such, it was a fitting swan song for an entertainment device that arrived just as smartphones and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Porting Zune Apps To WP7
Purported Nokia N9 Lankku Shots Surface
What seem to be the first shots of Nokia's first MeeGo-powered device in the wild (quite a few firsts there, Nokia) have slipped out into the open, revealing that Nokia intends to be pretty consistent in its chosen design direction and... not much else. Unless you count smudged fingerprints as … [Read more...] about Purported Nokia N9 Lankku Shots Surface
The Cicadiddae Is The Alarm Clock Of Your Nightmares
So go thank your grandpappy it's just a concept. Designed by Jongwoo Choi, the Cicadiddae has quite a monstrous intention. While other alarm clocks just buzz noisily, creating enough aural disturbance to pry you from dreamland, the Cicadiddae comes with a Bluetooth dongle that can be plugged into … [Read more...] about The Cicadiddae Is The Alarm Clock Of Your Nightmares
Tiny Tim Booklight Is Really Really Tiny
Can't stress that enough—as in just 5 inches 'tall'. It can fit in your pocket and be clipped somewhere, like the edge of a book. Of course, the Tiny Tim begs the question why bother with a reading light when most ereaders have backlit screens? Keep in mind what makes Tiny Tim attractive is the … [Read more...] about Tiny Tim Booklight Is Really Really Tiny
Columbia Sportswear Unveils Self Cooling Fabric
Columbia Sportswear wants to revolutionize air conditioning by using a chemical compound in their new fabrics. What it does is cool the wearer according to the temperature of their surrounding environment. That's putting it simply. What Columbia wants to do is become the leading brand in temperature … [Read more...] about Columbia Sportswear Unveils Self Cooling Fabric
Glove Vacuum Cleaner Goes Places
Okay, so Dyson's are really cool. But how about those nooks and tight spaces that no other compact vacuum can possibly reach? Designer Christian Sallustro thinks he has created a real game changer here. A vacuum glove that allows you (and possibly anyone else occupied with cleaning) a chance to … [Read more...] about Glove Vacuum Cleaner Goes Places
General Electric Super Duper Hybrid Power Plant Is A Headscratcher
Yes, yes, it sounds like something out of a comic book. But it exists. Or it will exist in a matter of years. 2015 to be specific. That's when the first of its kind starts operations in Turkey. In what amounts to the ultimate hybrid, steam, solar, and natural gas will join forces for a hyper … [Read more...] about General Electric Super Duper Hybrid Power Plant Is A Headscratcher
Lego Super Star Destroyer Invades Stores Come September
September 1 to be specific. Come that date, one of the largest Lego sets will go on sale. We're talking about a 50-inch replica of the Executor, the fearsome Star Destroyer that figured so prominently in the first trilogy of the Star Wars saga. What's really awesome about this particular Lego model … [Read more...] about Lego Super Star Destroyer Invades Stores Come September
Railgun Program Terminated
So much for all that superhyped testing. The formidable railgun, which could have changed the notion and purpose of artillery had it entered service with the US Navy, has gone down the route of the Comanche stealth attack helicopter, the Crusader program, the OICW, and the vaunted F22, which at … [Read more...] about Railgun Program Terminated
D20 Dice Pillow Is For The D&D Passionate
A lot of pillows have been getting the spotlight treatment here at Geeky Gadgets lately. Whether it's ostrich bean bags for privacy or absurd inflatable neck ties, it seems our hyper-digital age is creating a huge demand for sleeping accoutrements. This latest should warm the hearts of passionate … [Read more...] about D20 Dice Pillow Is For The D&D Passionate
Senior Citizen Builds Working Airship Model, Becomes Famous
The usefulness of airships and blimps really needs to be rediscovered. Sad to say, the inter-war flying behemoths were plagued by bad press and catastrophic accidents that doomed them to obsolescence. Several generations since, the only remaining impression of airships likely stems from a scene in … [Read more...] about Senior Citizen Builds Working Airship Model, Becomes Famous
The Internet Of Things Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
So soon, in fact, that a team of Norwegian scientists are hard at work on a common platform called ISIS. What ISIS does is allow users to create and harmonize apps for all their connected items. This useful feature's value is in keeping the multiplicity of things organized. That's what lies at the … [Read more...] about The Internet Of Things Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
