Being the home cinema fanatics that we are, we'd much rather spend around two large to snag one of QuietHome's
THX-certified doors, but our love for all things
biometric still manages to make this one tug on our delicate heartstrings. Masterfully crafted by the carbon fiber gurus at Brazil's own Chaote Carbon, this 99-pound, 7.5- x 4.9-foot door was carefully wrapped in carbon fiber and equipped with a biometric scanner to keep unwelcome guests waiting in the rain. We can't say we totally see the value proposition considering the $15,000 price tag, but we get the idea the buyer here probably has more money than he can figure out how to spend.
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Comments This one's been around the block a time or two, but sadly, it still won't be available for use as an in-law
stocking stuffer. Black & Decker's $39.99 TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector packs an infrared sensor that can detect where cool air is being let in around older windows, doors, etc. You simply aim it at a suspect area on your wall or molding, set the threshold for temperature change and comprehend the readout on the LCD screen. Too bad this will be way less useful when it launches in the Spring, but Old Man Winter's never too far out.
[Via
Coolest Gadgets]
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Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector finds draft areas in your abode originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments It's actually kind of amazing how much dough Microsoft has spent over the past little while in an attempt to polish its image in the minds of the general populace, and as if those "
I'm proud to be a PC" and completely incomprehensible
Gates / Seinfeld spots weren't enough, the Redmond-based outfit is about to roll out its own clothing line (dubbed "Softwear") this month. And no, we're not kidding. Not even a little. Microsoft has purchased the assistance of Crispin Porter & Bogusky in order to ensure the results are actually desirable, and it has also hired rapper Common as a spokesman. We can't definitively say the shirt you see above is as fly as Pharrell's
Gizmondo Enzo tee, but we'd rock it. We'd rock it hard.
[Via
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Microsoft to push cool factor with retro-inspired clothing line originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Okay, so let's get on the same page here:
Operation. Now that we're all focused on that goofy looking guy flat on a table before we all lost our innocence in this Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, let us introduce you to Moritz Waldemeyer's crafty little box. Simply dubbed keyhole surgery, the device is more or less a 3D version of the aforementioned board game, designed to see just how steady you can hold the key and complete the puzzle without brushing up against the wall. We get this idea this is one of those "easier said than done" thingamajigs, wouldn't you agree?
[Via
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Moritz Waldemeyer's keyhole surgery box tests your nerves originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Not even 24 hours after discovering the completely befuddling
iFone x1 comes this, something entirely more recognizable, yet just as wrong. The iFone 3G is -- so far as we can tell -- the first mass produced
KIRF of the iPhone 3G, and if
history has anything to prove, it'll be just the first in a long, long linage. The best part? The whole "3G" thing in the model name is not representative of actual data band support, so the best you'll do on this heap of festering rubbish is EDGE. At the $5 to $10 range, we could definitely see picking one up for kicks and giggles, but at $178? Psssh... no thanks, poser.
[Thanks, Scott]
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Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXI: iFone 3G is more than phonetically inaccurate originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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So we still don't know what that blasted mystery port is for on the back of the Rock Band 2 drum kit, but this one sure made our hearts beat a little faster. If you'll recall, it was Ion that dished out the premium drum kit earlier this summer, and this gives you the option to add in another cymbal if two just aren't enough. Too bad you can snag an actual cymbal on clearance for less than the $49.99 Ion's asking for this one; at any rate, she ships next week if you're interested.
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Ion Universal Cymbal Pack gives Rock Band drummers more stuff to hit originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments The whole
DisplayLink thing still hasn't completely caught fire or anything, but it's getting there -- slowly, but surely. Now, Acer has a new USB-connected monitor that's shipping in Europe, the 22-inch B223. The unit is part of the outfit's B series of monitors and features a decidedly ho hum 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, a DL-160 network display chip that enables up to six of these to be connected to a single PC and a 5-millisecond response time. You should definitely expect a premium when getting all this USB-y functionality, but €339 ($430) just seems, how do you say... outrageous?
[Via
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Acer ships 22-inch B223 DisplayLink USB monitor in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Our super sophisticated estimation process has it that a whole 2.89 of ya even care that Microsoft's
Lips microphone
won't work with
Rock Band or
Guitar Hero, but we're about to make just south of three Earthlings a lot happier. Harmonix and MTV Games have been working with Microsoft to provide compatibility (via a patch) with Rock Band 2, though there's no definite date to latch on to. Alright Activision, the bar has been set -- you up to the challenge?
[Via
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Lips patch brings microphone compatibility to Rock Band originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Remember
Bellperre? Don't feel bad, we had to refresh our memory, too -- but it turns out these guys have a new "customizable Silver and Golden" collection that's available in any color of exotic leather you like. Pink crocodile? No problem. Blue buffalo? Just say the word. Oh, and bring a few grand while you're at it, because these suckers are just about the most expensive Windows Mobile Standard candybars you'll ever come across.
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Bellperre adds "Silver and Golden" collection to capitalize on booming economy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nah, it's no 1080p, but if 720p will do ya, Sharp's got a new one you should consider. The PG-F255W DLP beamer packs a WXGA resolution (1,280 x 800), BrilliantColor technology, 2,500 ANSI lumens, a 2,200:1 contrast ratio, DVI / VGA inputs, integrated speakers, RS-232C / USB sockets, Ethernet and a variable audio line-out. The PJ is geared for more commercial applications (think education, churches, board rooms, etc.), but we don't see any reason why it won't handle your home cinema needs just fine. It's available this month for "under $1,000," which probably means $999.99 plus applicable sales tax.
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Sharp introduces PG-F255W 720p DLP projector for under $1,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Oh, snap! Out of seemingly nowhere, Google has revealed the Android Dev Phone 1, a SIM- and hardware-unlocked
G1 designed to be sold exclusively to hard working
developers. The handset ships with a system image that's fully compatible with Android 1.0, and obviously, it complies with any SIM card and can "flash custom Android builds that will work with the unlocked bootloader." In other words, the mobile should seriously appeal to devs who live far, far away from areas blanketed with T-Mobile coverage. In order to get one, you must first register as an Android developer on the Android Market site (which involves a one-time
$25 setup fee); once you're in, you simply surf over and nail the "Purchase" link. For $399 (including free shipping in the US of A), this swanky G1 -- custom back and all -- can be yours, and it's scheduled to ship in 18 international markets soon. Would it be too much to yell "snap!" again?
[Thanks, Ryan]
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SIM / hardware-unlocked Android Dev Phone 1 surfaces for $399 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments This is the one you've been waiting for, Engadget fans. We've decided to end the year on a high note with a big reader meetup and holiday bash for our faithful readers! On December 19th, we're blowing it out at the completely amazing
Hiro Ballroom in Manhattan. We'll have a big selection of gear and giveaways on hand, including products (both to play with and to win) from:
Nokia,
Microsoft,
T-Mobile,
Voodoo,
SanDisk,
Peek,
Sling,
Rhapsody, and more! And believe us, there really is more to come. Here are a few details:
- We're giving away tens of thousands of dollars in gear! Including...
- SanDisk 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB microSD cards for the first 200 people through the door!
- Free food, and free drink tickets for the first 500 people, totally awesome music all night
- Live Q&A session with Engadget editors
- The event is 18 TO ENTER / 21 TO DRINK, and ADMISSION IS FREE. Sorry younger readers, but we'll do a follow-up all ages event soon!
When:
Friday, December 19th, 7:00PM to 12:00AM
We're still working out details as well as adding to our roster of giveaways and companies which will be in attendance, so expect updates as we move towards the event. If you're planning on coming, shout it out in the comments!
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Engadget reader meetup / holiday party in NYC, December 19th! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Remember the
Logitech G9? The totally boss, customizable gaming mouse with awesome mod possibilities like adjustable weight and LED inserts? Well, the G9 Laser Mouse ID Grip is out and ready to take the mouse-gripping experience to the next level. The ID grip will allow G9 mouse enthusiasts to have
any image they want custom printed onto the insert of the mouse. The insert will also give the mouse a somewhat new shape. It's available to order online now -- you upload the image and they'll print and send it your way for $19.99. Seems like maybe Logitech's sold
so many mice that they're willing to let anything fly, and we
do have some good ideas for this after all.
[Via
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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse ID Grip takes customization to a new, annoying level originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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How would you improve the
XPERIA X1? If you answered, "remove the keyboard and add a mangled iPhone UI," then the iFone x1 will be right right up your alley. Of course, this ain't
the first phony X1 we've seen, but it might be our fave. What can we say about this one? It appears to be running Windows CE, it quite possibly supports dual SIM cards, and it has an FM receiver (probably). Does that excite you? In the mood for a good laugh? In either case, be sure to check out the hilarious translation below, and don't forget to peep the video after the break.
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Keepin' it real fake, part CLXX: the highly confused (and confusing) iFone x1 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Sling Media's
Slingbox Pro HD arrived with lofty expectations, and while the box handled its core tasks reasonably well, we found it to have some issues on the software side. The good news there is that software is modifiable, which means Sling could definitely improve matters in the near future. To that end, we're interested to see how you'd change the high-def-capable placeshifter. Any bugs you want knocked out? Any particular hardware traits you aren't fond of? Is it simply too difficult for your mother-in-law to get working? Sound off below! You never know -- someone important may be listening.
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How would you change the Slingbox Pro HD? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We've already seen a pre-release version of Android
ported to the Nokia N810, but the folks at Linux consulting firm NthCode have now finally taken things to their logical conclusion and finagled version 1.0 of the OS onto the handheld and, best of all, they've described the entire process in minute detail. While the OS itself more or less works, they apparently still have quite a ways to go, as the device is currently not able to do some little tasks like run applications, charge the battery, or access the internet. But, hey, it's Android on an N810, we're not about to get picky. Head on past the break for a video, and hit up the link below for the complete details.
[Thanks, Addae]
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Android 1.0 gets ported to the Nokia N810 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The
iPosture is a button-sized device designed to help you self-correct your posture by vibrating every time you slouch. We were lucky enough to score one for review, and we spent three solid work days (10+ hours each) and some relaxing time wearing the annoying reminder of our ill-postured ways. Here's our epically long-winded opinion of the device.
Continue reading iPosture review: it ain't no slouch!
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iPosture review: it ain't no slouch! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hang tight to that Samsung SWC-E100 ExpressCard you snatched up as one of the few early adopters in Baltimore -- that thing could one day be a serious relic (or rare eBay find). Just over a year since launching the perplexedly named XOHM WiMAX service, Sprint has decided to rechristen the whole thing Sprint 4G after its workings with Clearwire. Reportedly, the carrier will be offering up dual-mode CDMA / WiMAX modems as early as the end of this year (at least in the Charm City), while similarly equipped handsets won't be too many months behind (just like we'd heard). Kinda hurts to know you can't add a CDMA radio into that WiMAX-only card you already purchased, huh?
[Via phonescoop]
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Sprint 4G dual-mode CDMA / WiMAX modems and handsets on tap originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments And there was much rejoicing, as Roku and Xbox 360 owners that noticed a
distinct lack of clarity in their Instant Watch streams should be seeing much better today.
Netflix didn't say which lever was pushed / pulled to achieve the desired result, but thanks to work with "content distribution partners and key carriers" the dreaded one-dot should be long gone. The final report is yours, with
boxee users the most recent to logon, anyone still enduring vintage VHS-quality video and
lackluster HD, or enyoing the high quality promised land thanks to a newly unclogged series of tubes?
[Via
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Netflix proclaims Roku, Xbox Instant Watch streaming problems resolved originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It's already doubled the power of its SnapDragon platform with a
new dual-core processor, but it looks like Qualcomm is now really making a push to take on Intel in the netbook / MID space, with it recently showing off a seemingly fully-functional concept device. As you can see above, the device is a convertible tablet, which should surely make Intel's
head spin, as will the fact that it is running a
curiously familiar-looking OS. Being a concept, however, Qualcomm isn't offering too many specifics just yet, although it does say that devices like this one should last for four to six hours on a single charge, and that the first batch of devices based on the platform (but not necessarily this device) should be available sometime next year, with twelve different companies having already signed up to build devices.
[Via
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Qualcomm shows off Snapdragon-based netbook / tablet concept originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lo and behold, Verizon's taken a break from releasing low-end Nokias for just long enough to officially release its first Storm update -- which just happens to be the same one that's been floating around on the interwebs for a few days now, 4.7.0.75. Anyone unwilling or unable to connect to their PC to nab the update can wait until 9:30 Pacific this evening, when it's said that an over-the-air version of the same software will hit the airwaves. Best of luck, upgraders!
[Via CNET]
Update: We've given the update a shot, and Mac users should be warned that there doesn't seem to be a good way of shoehorning the goods on to the phone at this point -- probably better off to wait for the OTA.
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Verizon posts its first BlackBerry Storm firmware update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Hey, just because using secret undocumented iPhone SDK calls might get you
booted from the App Store doesn't mean it's not a good time -- Ars Technica commissioned Freeverse to mod its Moto Chaser game to use the
hidden video-out features in iPhone 2.2, and we have to say the results turned out pretty decent. It's not perfect -- it looks like it only works in landscape mode, and rendering to TV resolutions strains the processor and slows framerates down on all but the
faster 2G iPod touch -- but it works, and it's a taste of where iPhone app development could go if Apple ever opens up the gates. Or you could just be Google and
do whatever you want, we suppose. Video after the break.
Continue reading Secret iPhone video-out features hacked, used for video games
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Secret iPhone video-out features hacked, used for video games originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You've heard the
rumours and the
tales of hacked firmware, and you've seen the
glamor shots -- and now that the Nikon D3x has hit the streets, we've got some significant previewage for you to check out. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive -- as you would expect from a 24.5-megapixel, $8,000 camera.
Trusted Reviews was impressed not only by the quality of the pictures and the bright, clear viewfinder, but by the overall build of the camera as well, stating that it felt "extremely well-balanced in the hand even with heavy lenses. And ... the D3x's controls were surprisingly easy to operate and use, with everything laid out very intuitively."
CNET pointed out that the camera "shares similar dimensions with its sibling, the D3, so this means accessories produced for the latter can be used on the new camera." One omission that the review pointed out was the Nikon's inability to capture 1080p full HD video, making Canon's
EOS 5D Mark II your only option if that's what you're after. But don't take our word for it -- check out the reviews below for more info.
Read - CNET: "[O]ne beast of a camera... raises the Japanese company's benchmark for future product development."
Read - Trusted Reviews: "It looks big, I agree, but it doesn't feel it..."
Read - MegaWhat TV (video review): "The 24.5-megapixel CMOS sensor puts it above all of the other models in the FX lineup."
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Nikon D3x DSLR preview roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It's just been a few months since Leica rolled out its standard issue M8.2, D-Lux 4, and C-Lux 3 digital cameras, but it looks like the company is already set to enter the special edition fray, with new, somewhat "limited" versions of each apparently set to roll out over the next few weeks. That includes two special edition versions of the M8.2, one with a Hammertone finish and one with a "green safari" finish, as well as a limited titanium edition of the D-Lux 4 that also comes with a presumably pricey leather case (it'll run $1,400). Slightly less limited is the Zadig & Voltaire-designed C-Lux 3 pictured at right, which is apparently the first of the lot to become available and, at just €670 (or just under $850), one of the cheapest.
Read - Leica Rumors, "Two special edition Leica M8.2 coming soon"
Read - Leica Rumors, "Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium limited edition"
Read - Leica Rumors, "Leica C-Lux 3 does fashion"
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Leica introducing special edition M8.2, D-Lux 4, C-Lux 3 cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Medion's
netbooks and
GPS units may have been garnering the company the most attention as of late, but it's also still in the traditional laptop business, and it looks like it's new 18-inch Akoya P8610 model should turn at least a few heads, and not just for its sheer size. This one is aimed squarely at those looking for a media center in laptop form, with it boasting a 1,680 x 945, 18.4-inch display, a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T5800 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 512MB GeForce 9600M GS graphics card that can operate on its own or in hybrid mode, a Blu-ray drive, and a 5.1 Dolby audio system, among other media-friendly features. This being Medion, it also won't completely break the bank, with it setting you back a fairly reasonable £800, or just over $1,100.
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Medion rolls out 18-inch Akoya P8610 media center laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The CBC and Radio Canada have run a bunch of Taser tests recently, and the results aren't likely to
reassure anyone. US-based testing lab National Technical Systems pulled 41 X26 units out of 7 random police stations across the nation, and fired each at least six times. What happened? Well, four of them threw off a current "significantly" higher than a stun gun is supposed to, including some that were 50 percent higher than normal, while three didn't fire at all. All the faulty units were manufactured pre-2005, but the company that makes them (which makes almost all US police employed stun guns), couldn't provide someone for the CBC to interview, so no one seems to be sure of the cause. Of course, it goes a long way toward explaining why so many people need to
head to the hospital after getting a taste of the taser. Not cool guys, not cool.
[Thanks, Tony A.]
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CBC / Radio Canada exposé finds Tasers are unreliable killjoys originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We're back, and better than ever! After a quasi-relaxing Thanksgiving break, the Engadget Podcast is on the scene and strutting like 1970's disco dancers. Enjoy the soothing sounds of Josh, Paul, and Nilay this week as they discuss Nokia's newest smartphone entries, the Peek email device, Blockbuster's foray into streaming movies, and lots and lots of personal stuff that no one has ever heard before.
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Engadget Podcast 120 - 12.05.2008 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It might not look like much, but this little... er, big guy is a robot recently developed and employed by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd and Sumitomo Corporation in Osaka City, Japan to
clean their floors. Now we've seen plenty of service robots that
love to clean, some even
professionally, but this one, operated by Reibi, is especially full-featured. Based on a robot developed in Tokyo in 2001, the updated version has laser sensors for detecting and avoiding obstacles. It's also been outfitted with light transmission devices which allow it to communicate with the elevators (also modified), so that it can travel between floors all on its own. As an icing on this deliciously fastidious cake, the robot can be equipped with cameras that record its entire shift, just to make sure its not falling asleep on the job. Should it ever miss a crumb on the floor or something, we also assume that it can fire itself, head out for a drinking binge, and spiral into an inevitable, lonely depression.
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Floor-cleaning robot in Japanese office building can ride the elevator, leave early originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Comments Looking for a completely impractical and ridiculously expensive cooling solution for your new
i7? Danamics has your number with its
LM10 CPU cooler, full of a sodium and potassium mixture (called NaK) that would explode if it came in contact with water (which, remember, is what you're mostly made of), but is perfectly inert inside its little pipes. We're more worried about the pump: a marvel of modern tech that uses a powerful electromagnet to create flow -- not
exactly the sort of thing you want next to your RAID array. It all sounds menacing and lovely and would be a nifty conversation starter at your next LAN party, but sadly it simply doesn't perform according to
NordicHardware -- it's beaten by $50 heat pipe cooler from
Thermalright. At $350 the LM10 seems to be an impressive technological trophy-piece, but unless we can amp up that magnet and spray NaK all over our case during an RIAA raid, we think we'll pass.
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Danamics liquid metal CPU cooler found to be impractical, ineffective, but still impressive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Looks like the
Archos 5 and
7 just got
another firmware update that's finally brought a release version of the email app. That's right, update 1.2.05 is enough to bring Archos' email out of beta, and now everybody's partying with the real app, which apparently doesn't crash all the time and moves a bit faster. It looks like a pretty standard, if robust email app, and it seems like Archos has worked out most of the kinks with this latest update... or at least we hope so. We're getting pretty tired of seeing it's beautiful, touchscreened face around here.
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Archos 5 and 7 firmware update knocks email out of beta originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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