Robots are cool and all, even if some of them are creepy. I will be glad when the day rolls around that a robot can mow the lawn for me while I avoid the 160-degree summer heat in Texas. A group of German researchers has developed an interesting robot called LOLA. LOLA is a humanoid robot that … [Read more...] about LOLA Humanoid Robot Can Avoid Obstacles with HD Eyes
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder Now $199
Camcorders have become much simpler in the last few years. They used to all be rather large devices, but with the advent of YouTube and its raging popularity, there is now a huge market for simple and compact video cameras like the Zoom Q3. We talked about the Zoom Q3 back in July of 2009, and the … [Read more...] about Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder Now $199
Scope Watch is Geeky Sci-Fi Cool
The guys over at Yanko Design say that this watch looks a lot like the one that Harrison Ford wore in Blade Runner. I can’t say that I recall the watch nearly as much as I recall all the robots getting shot. Whether or not this watch actually looks like the one in the flick, it is pretty cool even … [Read more...] about Scope Watch is Geeky Sci-Fi Cool
verTick is a Geeky Wall Clock Concept
Most of the clocks we see on walls in offices and homes are either roundish or rectangular digital units. Rarely do you see a clock that is as interesting as the verTick at Yanko Design. The clock has sticks with numbers rather than a digital readout or hands. In the middle of the clock is an … [Read more...] about verTick is a Geeky Wall Clock Concept
Scosche Shows Off Car iPad Mount
I really like my iPad, but I don’t have the need to carry the thing everywhere. I usually have my iPhone on me and can do most of the same tasks with it. The iPhone is compact, convenient, and fits easily into my pocket, making it my go-to device for on-the-go activities. However, if you do want to … [Read more...] about Scosche Shows Off Car iPad Mount
Lala Closing Virtual Doors on May 31
Apple bought the online music service Lala a while back, and most folks knew that the days of Lala would be short. Apple was expected to integrate some of the Lala tech into its own offerings. Lala and Apple have now announced that the Lala service will be shutting down. The last day of operation … [Read more...] about Lala Closing Virtual Doors on May 31
NASA Space Balloon Goes Bonkers, Crushes Car, and Scares the Beejebers Out of Scientists
I have watched this video like a hundred times today and for some reason, I laugh each time. When I hear NASA and scientists, I tend to assume folks know a thing or two about what they are doing. A group of said scientists from NASA tried to launch a space balloon in Australia recently. Someone was … [Read more...] about NASA Space Balloon Goes Bonkers, Crushes Car, and Scares the Beejebers Out of Scientists
digiZoid Unveils Zo Personal Subwoofer
I like my iPhone and my iPad, but the music I listen to on these devices occasionally sounds flat and lacks the bass I like to hear in the tracks. This problem isn't limited to the iPad and iPod; pretty much all portable media players (PMPs), notebooks, and netbooks suffer from the same issue. The … [Read more...] about digiZoid Unveils Zo Personal Subwoofer
Sanyo Unveils 120Hz PLV-Z4000 Home Theater Projector
One of these days, I will turn my upstairs toy room into a media room. That will have to wait until my kids are older though. When that time does come, I will be getting a projector so I can get a giant image. If you are in the market for a projector, Sanyo has unveiled a new one. The projector is … [Read more...] about Sanyo Unveils 120Hz PLV-Z4000 Home Theater Projector
iTut Enshrines your iPhone in a Pyramid
If the pharaohs had access to sweet gadgets like the iPhone, they definitely would have put them in docks shaped like a pyramid. They also would have probably carved mythical beasts into their walls with the face of Steve Jobs and the body of a cat to protect their gadgets. Imagine the grandeur of … [Read more...] about iTut Enshrines your iPhone in a Pyramid
CoolIT ECO ALC liquid cooling system works with Phenom II X6 CPU
Liquid cooling is an alternative to cooling a CPU with the normal fans and heat sinks that you find inside most machines today. Liquid cooling is used for many reasons like lower noise and better performance in some systems. Unlike traditional air cooling methods, liquid cooling systems use a liquid … [Read more...] about CoolIT ECO ALC liquid cooling system works with Phenom II X6 CPU
NVIDIA GM says Fermi GPU Yield is Fine
NVIDIA's Fermi line of video cards, such as the blazingly fast GTX 480 and 470 video cards, have been around for a while now. These cards have garnered significant attention in the gaming and tech communities for their impressive performance and advanced features. However, rumors that the yields on … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GM says Fermi GPU Yield is Fine
