No, this doesn't concern Arnold Schwarzenegger, Guv'nor of California and ex-T800 time traveling assassin. The Austrian man isn't a cyborg either, though he has some of the most advanced prosthetic limbs known to amputees. (Calling him a cyborg is just cool.) Now he's dead. The circumstances … [Read more...] about Austrian Cyborg Dies After Car Mishap
Cassette Playing Sony Walkman Finally Retired
The iconic music player that enabled people to bring their favorite tunes anywhere has been officially retired two days ago. … [Read more...] about Cassette Playing Sony Walkman Finally Retired
Ambitious Programmer Is Building His Own Glove Controller
Yes, yes, there have been a lot of these featured here at Geeky Gadgets before. But programmer Jeff Rowberg wants to make a difference with his very own Keyglove. Describing himself as "A guy who likes programming," Jeff has been hard-at-work on his invention for months now. The Vision Behind … [Read more...] about Ambitious Programmer Is Building His Own Glove Controller
Ballistic HC For BlackBerry 8500 Is The Ultimate In Case Armor
Where other cases never compromise their aesthetics, Ballistic's latest hunk of protective armor looks like it's gone the opposite direction. Call it a fearsome example of rugged design overkill. Dig this, there's five layer protection that includes extra covers for your screen and keyboard. As … [Read more...] about Ballistic HC For BlackBerry 8500 Is The Ultimate In Case Armor
Universal Docking Ports For Spacecraft Now A World Standard
Thanks to the (be warned, this is a mouthful) International Space Station Multilateral Cooperation Board, a new agreement has been reached that has put a universal dock in place. We consider this a shining example of excellent timing, with the prospects of space tourism all but certain and … [Read more...] about Universal Docking Ports For Spacecraft Now A World Standard
Chinese Vending Machine Serves Fresh Crab
No, we've never tasted Shanghai Hairy Crab before. But it must be really good (and popular) to merit being sold fresh via vending machine. News of this latest on-the-go seafood delicacy to hit Chinese cities first exploded via Japanese TV and has since gone viral. The Shanghai Hairy Crab(s) in … [Read more...] about Chinese Vending Machine Serves Fresh Crab
Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
If the price and marketing are properly balanced, a revolution might be sweeping Moscow's streets very soon. We're not talking about a return to Bolshevism though. The picture you see below is a concept for a new class of hybrid dubbed the "City Car." (The official name has yet to survive the rigors … [Read more...] about Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
Medtronic VP Makes Bulk Purchase Of iPads
Christmas in October? It will be when 4,500 employees of Medtronics get their hands on a huge bulk purchase of iPads thanks to Michael Hedges, CIO, VP, and global IT boss. More than just a show of brand loyalty and excess fanboy worship, the move is widely believed to be a serious push for a … [Read more...] about Medtronic VP Makes Bulk Purchase Of iPads
GE Unveils Sexy New Halogen-CFL Bulb
It's all curves and smooth contours, equal parts Halogen and CFL. Why? To address persistent customer gripes that purely CFL bulbs are to0 dim and take too long to brighten. Thus, here is GE's middle-of-the-road problem-solver. … [Read more...] about GE Unveils Sexy New Halogen-CFL Bulb
Google Android Gingerbread Gets Official
When the Google Android team gets ready to announce a new version of Android, they celebrate the latest version by placing a mascot in Google's front yard. They have just placed a giant gingerbread man on their lawn, signaling the arrival of a new Android version. We heard earlier that there will … [Read more...] about Google Android Gingerbread Gets Official
Android 2.3 To Be Next Major Release?
Many of us have thought that Android 3.0, codenamed Gingerbread, would be the next major release of Google's mobile OS. However, it seems that the next major release will be Android 2.3, according to a Google employee. One of the Google employees mentioned in a support thread relating to WPA and … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 To Be Next Major Release?
Red Wii Console Bundle Coming to US
Earlier in the month, we talked about the red Nintendo Wii console bundle that Nintendo was offering in Japan to celebrate the 25th birthday of Mario. At the time, there was no word on if the red Wii would come outside of Japan. Nintendo has now announced that the red Wii will be coming to the … [Read more...] about Red Wii Console Bundle Coming to US
