Updated 24th March It looks like Geohot is on holiday and hasn't fled the US, full details at the link below. George Hotz Denies Fleeing The US To Avoid Sony Lawsuit Well that moral crusade didn't last long. Gorge Hotz, iPhone and most recently and litigiously, PS3 hacker supreme has … [Read more...] about PS3 Jailbreaker George Hotz Flies The Coop To South America
The Very Strange Case Of Amazon Vs. Lendle And How They Made Up
Consider this another minor skirmish in the ebook wars. Apparently ebook lending is a major bone of contention between publishers and distributors alike. Lendle is a social app that lets Kindle users get in touch with potential borrowers. On Monday Amazon revoked their API access, axing the service … [Read more...] about The Very Strange Case Of Amazon Vs. Lendle And How They Made Up
Japanese College Kids Build Their Own Exoskeleton Frame
Since exoskeletons are all the rage these days (defense contractors should be reading this), it comes as no surprise that a new find will elicit a generous amount of oohs and aahs. Oohs and aahs indeed, considering the picture below was made by engineering students. It's a very basic build involving … [Read more...] about Japanese College Kids Build Their Own Exoskeleton Frame
When Folded, Simple One Bicycle Becomes Instant Shopping Cart
The Taiwanese are just big on their pedaled rides. No surprise that the 2011 International Taipei Bicycle Show had its fair share of neat two-wheelers with more than the usual features. The Simple One deserves attention for its very practical folding capability. More than a bike you can keep in the … [Read more...] about When Folded, Simple One Bicycle Becomes Instant Shopping Cart
Swedish Man Prepares For The Arockalypse With DIY Shotgun Guitar
Either he had too much Left for Dead 2 or was preparing for life in the post-Apocalyptic wastes. Contrary to popular belief, funny things do happen in Sweden, like that unfortunate man who wanted his heavy metal addiction diagnosed as a mental illness so he could get government benefits. Anyway, … [Read more...] about Swedish Man Prepares For The Arockalypse With DIY Shotgun Guitar
Nintendo Not In Dollar-Game Business, But in Awesome Game Business
The sweet spot for mobile gaming in any of its myriad forms has most assuredly not been hit. While Sony is trying the two-pronged approach with a gaming mobile phone and a badass console powerhouse, Nintendo's one lonely stereoscopic prong comes with a sizable caveat. There doesn't seem to be much … [Read more...] about Nintendo Not In Dollar-Game Business, But in Awesome Game Business
Xperia Play Games To Go For £10 Or Less
The amount of games on offer for the Xperia Play might not be knocking socks or any other part of our wardrobes off just this minute, but it's a fair bet you're still interested in knowing the damage per game, yes? And if I hadn't given it away in the title already, this is the part where the big … [Read more...] about Xperia Play Games To Go For £10 Or Less
Hawaii To Go Electric With Widespread Installation Of EV Chargers
Thanks to a $2.6 million dollar stimulus boost, Hawaii is now embarking on an ambitious plan to install EV charging stations across the island. To accomplish the job, AeroVironment and Better Living, together with four other companies, have been contracted to oversee the EV proliferation. This … [Read more...] about Hawaii To Go Electric With Widespread Installation Of EV Chargers
Burglar Blaster Gasses Intruders Away
Where some infrared burglar detectors use alarms, the geniuses at Heracles Research Corporation wanted a device with more ouch. Indeed, nothing causes more ouch than a cloud of pepper spray in a locked room. Though you wish it were acid instead—melts the flesh right off the bones—this non-lethal … [Read more...] about Burglar Blaster Gasses Intruders Away
TASCAM Unveils Awesome DR-07mkII Portable Recorder
Musicians have a new gadget to drool over thanks to the geniuses at TASCAM. The DR-07mkII may look like someone's tricked out TASER, but it's not. Those protruding silver extensions are pivoting cardioid pattern mics that can be adjusted depending on the recording environment. Below is a good … [Read more...] about TASCAM Unveils Awesome DR-07mkII Portable Recorder
Hiplok Is For Hipsters Who Need A Bicycle Lock Around Their Hips
But rest assured it's a bicycle lock first and foremost. The above is just another example of a title nightmare, which is fast becoming a common occurrence here at Geeky Gadgets. Anyway, what you see down south is more than a fashion accessory; it's a super tough bicycle lock to protect your … [Read more...] about Hiplok Is For Hipsters Who Need A Bicycle Lock Around Their Hips
Halifax Public Libraries Refuse To Purchase HarperCollins eBooks
So the ebook wars have begun. 'Twas inevitable, since contrary to the impression that the publishing world is a boring place stuffed with books (not so far from the truth actually), there has always been constant tension between publishers and their various distribution channels. In this case, the … [Read more...] about Halifax Public Libraries Refuse To Purchase HarperCollins eBooks
