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Three Announces iPhone Pricing

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:51:26 +1000

Three’s just announced their iPhone 3GS pricing on their website in the lead up to them selling the phone later this week. The good news is that current 3 customers will be able to buy the iPhone over 24 months on their current plan without having to break contract. (more…)

Panasonic Releases Coloured iPod Earphones

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:45 +1000

Okay, they’ll work with pretty much any gadget sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack, but the new RP-HJE240 earphones from Panasonic are colour coded to match every flavour of the iPod Nano rainbow. (more…)

Most Recent Microsoft Office 2010 Tech Preview Build Leaks Online

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:29 +1000

Earlier today the Windows 7 RTM build was discovered gallivanting on the Internet. Now, the Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview build has joined it, according to the chaps at Ars technica. Leaky siev, much? I kid the ’soft, honestly. [ars]

HP’s Mini 110 Linux-Based Netbook Now Available

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:00:05 +1000

HP’s first Mini netbook to come running Linux - the Mini 110 - has landed in Australia for the bargain price of $499, although you’ll want to upgrade the storage on it pretty quickly. (more…)

Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day 6, Power Is Back

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:35:26 +1000

July 12, 5:15 AM PST Sailing along fast. Found faulty regulator and alternator. Good start. (more…)

DrinkTracker App Lets You Booze It Up Somewhat Responsibly

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:33:41 +1000

It’s not really surprising that an Aussie developer has created an iPhone App that lets you monitor your alcohol consumption in real time to give you a fair idea of your blood alcohol percentage during a night on the booze. (more…)

Robot Einstein Still Learning To Smile

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:16:35 +1000

The only thing creepier than robots gaining the power to alter their facial expressions to demonstrate emotions is when the robot in question happens to be modelled on noted genius Albert Einstein. (more…)

They’d Been Better Off Stealing Two Cans And A String

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +1000

What is it with idiots and electronics today? First, some bone-headed German bargain hunters got swindled shopping for discount iPods. And now, down in Mexico, thieves are stealing hollow replica display case mobile phones. (more…)

“Power-Line Exploit” Logs Your Keystrokes Using Outlets, Lasers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:30:00 +1000

Thinking about plugging your laptop into one of those coveted aeroplane terminal power outlets while you wait for your flight to arrive? Be careful, because a hacker could be using those energy-giving wires against you. (more…)

Breakfast Wrap: Best Of The Weekend

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:00:22 +1000

Nintendo On The Wii Vitality Sensor: You Just Don’t Understand
Truth be told, I don’t want to understand.

The Solution To The Energy Crisis: Urine
I love the idea of pissing away our problems…

Windows 7 Touch Pack: Surface Interface Without The Big-Ass Table
You will need a touchscreen PC though…

Watch And Learn: F/A-18 F Super Hornet Built From Ground Up
Oh, so that’s how you make a F/A-18! Turns out I was doing it wrong all along…

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting
Ker-plunk!

Insect Cyborgs Could Replace Smoke Detectors

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +1000

The Pentagon is known for its ominous pet projects, but here’s one we can honestly say doesn’t have us losing any sleep: Cyborg crickets. (more…)

Month In Windows Mobile Apps: AIM, Skype, Crayons, Compasses

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +1000

Step up your messaging, have fun with physics, watch some weird TV, find your car, call your friends, later incriminate said friends—it’s all in a day’s month’s work for Windows Mobile. (more…)

German Bargain Hunters Conned Into Buying Bag Of “Potato IPods”

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +1000

A group of German bargain hunters, obviously thinking they had stumbled upon the iPod deal of the century, would do best do to stop bargain hunting because they’re about as dumb as the sack of potatoes they now posses. (more…)

12 Ultrasonic Ringtones For Your Nearly-Silent Listening Pleasure

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +1000

The kiddies have been using ultrasonic ringtones to secretly take calls/texts in class since 2006, but if you’re an adult who can still hear these frequencies then by all means head over to Lifehacker for some of your own [Lifehacker]

Windows 7 Released To Manufacturing

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:45:00 +1000

Microsoft is expected to officially announce the Windows 7 RTM this week at their Worldwide Partner Conference, but a few users are reporting the OS is actually available today with build 7600. (more…)

Inevitable Kindle 2 Knock Off Spotted In China

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +1000

Finally, we have ourselves a proper Kindle 2 knockoff, courtesy of—who else?—the Chinese. (more…)

Norwegian PM’s Monitor Rig Doubles As Tanning Bed

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +1000

Jens Stoltenberg, Prime Minister of Norway, laughs at your puny 3-monitor setup, and then he spites you by using only one of his eight ginormous screens to catch up on some local AP news. (more…)

Future E-Ink Billboards Powered By Solar, Still Annoying

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +1000

Neoluxiim’s diminutive e-ink displays are powered by solar, which is great. Now, when I blow by them at the mall in the near future like I do today’s traditional point-of-sale ads, my subconscious will cheerfully say “thanks for being green!” (more…)

Rumour: Modu Phone Finally Headed To Production

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +1000

Modu, the modular mobile phone jacket system we fondled in 2008 and whose release date we heard about briefly in February, is apparently ready for production. (more…)

New Rumours Suggest Blackberry Storm 2 Will Forgo Clicky Touchscreen

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Additional BlackBerry Storm 2 rumours out this morning would appear to all but confirm our earlier belief earlier that the soon-to-be-released smartphone is ditching the problematic click touchscreen, and will add some much-desired wi-fi goodness. (more…)

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Rainbows…and We’ve Lost Power

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:00:47 +1000

July 11, 9:20 PM PST Lost all ways to recharge batteries, down to emergency battery. Just like an aeroplane. (more…)

Ferrari-Crashing Gizmondo Head Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +1000

Stefan Eriksson, head of Gizmondo (the failed handheld gaming company who couldn’t even plagiarise our name correctly), was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for robbery, attempted blackmail and making illegal threats (which threats are legal?). (more…)

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:15:00 +1000

As if you needed more evidence that texting is more dangerous than swine flu, a 15-year-old girl from Staten Island walked into an open manhole while texting. She’s fine, don’t worry, although she did lose a shoe in the sewer. (more…)

Well, At Least He’s Honest About His Intentions

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:30:00 +1000

eBay users aren’t always the most trustworthy, and sometimes even shrewd sellers or buyers can get screwed. At least with this guy, you know where he stands. [Geekstir via Reddit]

Kindle Author Lands Deal In Obsolete Ink-and-Paper Format

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:45:00 +1000

Author Boyd Morrison wrote and uploaded a book called The Ark, pictured, to Kindle, and found such success that he has now signed a two book deal with Simon and Schuster in that weird, dying papery format your grandparents like. (more…)