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November 3, 2009 by JLister | 0 commentsA couple of weeks ago I wrote about a $99 device which gave you access to Wikipedia – and nothing else. I concluded that it would be nice to have one, but at $99, you could get much better value with even a cheap cellphone.
If I owned a WikiReader, right now I’d be looking at [...]
Amazingly Cheap Gadget Deals of the Day
November 2, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 0 commentsFor today’s edition of “deal of the day,” we’ve got a bunch of great gadgets featuring some pretty awesome discounts. Please note that all these products have been given, on average, 4+ stars ratings by Amazon.com customers.
[Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Audiophile Headphones with 53mm Drivers with Neodymium Magnet Systems]
With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing [...]
ROPID Robot Jumps for Joy
October 30, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 0 commentsNot only can ROPID (Robot and Rapid) jump, dance, and run, but the little fellah can do so at your command, turning his cute little head to listen to what you have to say before each of its actions.
[Via Technabob]
Seeper’s Awazing Interactive MultiTouch Sphere
October 27, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 0 commentsCheck out Seeper’s amazing new interactive multiTouch sphere:
Isn’t this thing amazing? I’d just love to see this kind of technology used for interactive learning exhibitions in planetariums or museums.
[Via LikeCool]
$49 Blu-ray players coming on Black Friday?
October 26, 2009 by JLister | 0 commentsThere’s something quaint about the idea of Black Friday deals in the year 2009, but they can still mean some bargains for tech lovers. If rumors and leaks are to be believed, this year’s discount decision will be largely based around pushing Blu-ray into more homes.
For those outside the US who aren’t familiar with the [...]
Nokia seeks millions in iPhone patent row
October 23, 2009 by JLister | 2 commentsIt’s no secret that virtually every mobile phone manufacturer would like a slice of Apple’s iPhone action. But Nokia is taking that desire a little literally, launching a lawsuit demanding as much as a billion dollars in patent violations.
The precise figure that Nokia wants isn’t detailed in its lawsuit. That’s prompted speculation about the possible [...]
Deal of the Day: Sandisk Clip Plus 4 GB MP3 Player – $39.99, Shipped
October 23, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 commentsOriginally going for $78.49 but now priced at $39.99, shipping included, the Sandisk Clip Plus 4 GB MP3 player boasts a wide array of great features, including an FM radio, long-life battery (15 hours of continuous playback), integrated voice recorder, and even an expandable microSD memory card slot. A great little MP3 player at a [...]
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Amazon Kindle in the Wild
October 21, 2009 by Casey | 0 commentsWith the announcement that Barnes and Noble is attempting to grab some of Amazon’s e-reader market share with their “Nook,” a competitor to the Kindle, I thought I’d dig up some bookworms with Kindles in their natural environments. I don’t have one myself, but there is something rather appealing about having something so thin [...]
Deal of the Day: Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player – $142.06, Shipped
October 19, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 commentsFor today’s deal of the day, amazon.com has the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player for only $142.06, shipping included. Originally priced at $249.95, the BMP-BD60 features everything you’d expect from a Blu-Ray player: 1080p upconversion, BD-Live, HDMI connectivity, and much more.
[Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player, Black]
Creepy Robotic Mood Tail
October 17, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 commentsIt’s a robot, it’s a tail, and it lets people around you know how you feel! It’s the Robotic Mood Tail! Why yell after people to let them know you’re angry when you can just show them your, er, tail swatting around in annoyance?
[Via Engadget]
Wikipedia in your pocket
October 15, 2009 by JLister | 4 commentsAt times Wikipedia can seem like the most amazing thing ever, or the dumbest idea imaginable. The same can be said of a new device which puts the entirety of Wikipedia into your pocket.
The WikiReader is a $99 handheld device which contains what’s effectively a copy of the entire website (thought it is “limited” to [...]
Blackberry Storm 2 Site Goes Live, Debuts Smoother Specs
October 15, 2009 by Natania | 0 commentsBefore the iPhone went gangbusters, it could be argued that the smartphones of choice were likely the Blackberry and Palm. Without touch screens, for the most part, these initial mobile pioneers taught us that, indeed, we could use phones for anything and everything.
But for many people, the iPhone didn’t just level the playing field, it [...]
