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“Mapquest is an aging mapping system and doesn’t fit in with the new shinyness in Tiger. Thats why I made the phone book widget use Google Maps instead.” [Via macosxhints.com] In with the new. No matter how many times I go, I can’t remember where Louis’ Cleaners is. I know they’re on Bergenline Ave., but …
In a clever Sony cross-promotional effort, broadband network Heavy.com has released a new downloadable Sony PSP video series based on the highly anticipated Sony PS2 game release of God of War. The Machinima series (overdubbed video game animation) is titled “Pimp My Weapon” and features two of the characters from the video game demonstrating various …
“McDonald’s is expanding tests for a national DVD rental service in its restaurants, promising to turn the fast-food chain into a do-it-yourself Netflix for road warriors. The company has been testing a drop-off rental service in Denver through its Redbox subsidiary, letting customers rent discs for $1 a day.” [Via wired.com] Super Size your meal: …
Pizza by the iSlice? I know there are hundreds of Ray’s Pizza shops in NYC, and Famous Ray’s, and Original Ray’s, and Famous Original Ray’s… but what about when you are craving a slice and want something new or can’t find a Ray’s? Just whip out your iPod and find the nearest pizza parlor, that’s …
“Sony’s busted out a “Ceramic White” version of their new slim PlayStation 2.” [Via joystiq.com]PS2 gets a face lift!With the PS3 on its way Spring 2006, Playstation lovers can get their fix NOW by remodeling their current PS2 game station…Exactly the same in every way as the original black PS2, the new white PS2 will …
“Intel and Aopen have tied up to make a mini PC which looks just like the Mac Mini. The company aims to ship the Mini Mac look-alike in September to consumers. ” [Via techtree.com] Mac Mini goes PC ? Obviously a blatant rip off of the Mac Mini, Intel and Aopen are trying to hit …
Magellan GPS Adventure: Geocaches Found! Although it has just begun, there have been several people who have walked into the woods empty handed and came out with hundreds of dollars of GPS hardware and goodies. The 3rd annual Magellan GPS Adventure has been going on for one week and so far, three lucky geocachers have …
“With the next version of iTunes, there will be a way for everyone to find and subscribe to podcasts via the music management programme, the company said in a statement. ” [Via digitalmediausa.com] Podcasting Support for iTunes Companies like iPodderX will have a run for their money when iTunes comes out with this update…A very …
“Apple is releasing a 2GB iPod Shuffle this June, and a 4GB version by August. A big upgrade from the maxed out 512MB and 1GB models currently available.” [Via mobilemag.com] Bigger is Better With the Apple WWDC only a week away, rumors are leaking through crater sized sieves, and it has been learned that Apple …
“The first bendable, posable iPod “friend,” iGuy is also fully functional, featuring rubberized protection, docking capability and scratch-resistant screen for the iPod and iPod Photo.” [Via biz.yahoo.com] The White Gumby. Or, if the Pillsbury Dough Boy and Stay Puft had a kid. It was bound to happen… With all of the ipod cases out there, …
Are you itching to get your hands on a Sony PSP, but can’t justify adding yet another gadget to your electronics collection? Maybe this will push you over the edge. Playboy is producing “special” content including nude photos and XXX videos for the Sony PSP. This is in addition to the iPod Photo porn they …
The GEOCACHE hunt is on!! Magellan, in partnership with Thales’ Navigation business has created the 3rd annual GPS Geocache hunt throughout the United States. They have hidden over 30 Geocaches all throughout the United States in 30 different cities (and 5 in Germany). The idea is that you follow an interactive ficitional story about a …
While searching and contimplating the purchase of my new dream lappytop, my buddy Jaron decide to throw a log onto the fire by sending me an enticing link to this. Colorwarepc.com brings color customization for your new iBook, Powerbook, Mac Mini and iPods. LOL, notice the nice Blush color that sooo has my name on …
“If you were to ask me which mobile device will take top place for listening to music, I’d bet on the mobile phone for sure. ” [Via informationweek.com] Sour Gates. You can feel Bill Gates’ resentment in this article towards the iPod. He, undoubtedly will be touting a cell phone/MP3 compliant gadget in the near …
The latest and greatest from Singapore’s Computerworld This year’s Singapore Computerworld featured products that will hit the shelf in the next year. Below are the highlights: LG Plasma TV with DVR: 50 and 60 inch widescreen high definition TVs with BUILT IT High Definition Digital Video Recorders. The recorder can hold 160GB which equals about …
McNabb gets Madden 2006 Box cover – Injury Awaits. Being a New York Giants football fan, I was very happy to hear that Donovan McNabb, who plays for the Giants biggest nemesis, divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles, will be featured on the Madden 2006 game box…Why? Simple. The Madden Curse. As if losing 3 straight NFC …
“After months of teases, hints and leaks, Microsoft has finally –officially — unveiled its next generation video game machine.” [Via cnn.com] The Brand New High Def XBOX 360! With the release of Xbox 360, Microsoft makes good on its promise to provide an integrated entertainment system for your living room. Xbox 360 allows you to …
