Aug 22

Here Is A Bike With A Boost

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This article was written on January 12, 2006 by CyberNet.

Here Is A Bike With A Boost

If you just can’t peddle fast enough to get where you are going, then maybe this 200-pound-thrust rocket will give you the needed boost. You can go 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5 seconds. You better make sure you hold on to your shorts! The creator, Tim Pickens, also has plans on making a pickup truck with a 2,000-pound-thrust rocket in the bed.

News Source: Popular Science

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Aug 22

Climb my Pimples

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The Cool Hunter: Have fun with your pimples! That was likely the thinking of Gideon Amichay, Chief Creative Officer and partner at Shalmor Avnon Amichay/Y&R Interactive in Tel Aviv, Israel, when he created a campaign for Clearex acne treatment gel. A pimply-faced, 5-meter-tall climbing wall at Israel’s largest climbing center exposed 8,000 teenagers per month to the brand during their summer holidays.

Pimple Climbing – Tel Aviv [The Cool Hunter]

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Aug 22

TomTom’s iPhone car kit promo video is enticing, but still no mention of price or release date

Posted in: app, Apple, gps, iPhone, IphoneApp, navigation, Today's Chili, tomtom

Not to knock cellophane tape as a method for in-car iPhone navigation, but if you want to use the new TomTom app in a more proper setting, you’ll want the official TomTom car kit. In addition to enhancing the GPS signal and charging your iPhone, it’s also got hands-free dialing and a speaker that’s (presumably) better than the phone solo for giving directions. At a rumored price of just under $200 with software, it’s not a bad deal if you were planning to shell out $100 for the US maps, anyway. We’re still on the fence, but the hypnotic soundtrack of the promotion video is admittedly alluring. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Arthur]

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Aug 22

How would you change Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus add-on?

Posted in: Features, gaming, HowWouldYouChange, HWYC, nintendo, Today's Chili, wii

It took the Big N right around a year to actually ship its Wii MotionPlus dongle after first showing it off at E3 2008, and now we’re curious to know if you think the wait was worth it. We’ve already spilled our deepest, darkest thoughts on the $20 add-on accessory, but now that Wii Sports Resort is out (and still firmly lodged within your Wii’s optical drive), we just can’t wait another second to hear from end users. Are you pleased with the additional sensing capabilities? Has it enhanced your gameplay as you thought it would? What aspects would you like to see changed? You just paid a Jackson for a brick that attaches to your perfectly functional Wiimote — don’t miss your chance to pick it apart.

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Aug 21

Wiipod modder shoves an MP3 player in his Wiimote, calls it a day

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Readers, don’t act like you’re appalled that this mod consists entirely of an old iPod shuffle shoved into the battery compartment of a Wiimote game controller. If anything, you should be amused that this mod consists entirely of an old iPod shuffle KIRF shoved into the battery compartment of a Wiimote game controller. See for yourself after the break.

[Via Technabob]

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Aug 21

Digital City No. 46: Debating the PS3 Slim, plus how to get your free Windows 7 upgrade

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Episode 46 of the Digital City, where we debate the merits of the PS3 Slim, show how to get your free Windows 7 upgrade, and discuss new games from Batman: Arkham Asylum to

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Originally posted at Digital City Podcast

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Aug 21

Qik for iPhone 3GS update removes ‘WiFi only’ restriction, 3G streaming is a go

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Well, that was fast. Just one week after hitting the scene, Qik for iPhone 3GS has been updated to move that nasty “WiFi only” restriction, meaning you can now stream your videos to the internet over a 3G network. We just tried it ourselves and, sure enough, it works like a charm. After you’ve read through all that FCC literature, hit up the read link and download the (thankfully still free) app — just be careful how much fun you have with it this weekend. Let’s see how AT&T’s network handles this one. [Warning: iTunes app link.]

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Aug 21

PS3 Slim shipping on August 26th, says Amazon

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It looks like there might be a trend brewing among products with nondescript September release windows coming out in August instead — first with Apple, and now with Sony. Supply shortages or no, Amazon’s telling those who pre-ordered the PlayStation 3 Slim the first day it was announced should expect to have their consoles in-hand on Wednesday, August 26th, almost a whole week before the new month begins. Delivery estimates are subject to change, of course, but Amazon’s not one to typically screw around with shipping confirmations. Any other early adopters received confirmations lately?

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Aug 21

Lancer Ralliart: Canyon carver extraordinaire

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It may not be the most sophisticated tech car available, but we really like the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Not as expensive as the Lancer Evo, but offering some degree of its performance, the Ralliart is perfect for our favorite activity, diving into sharp corners at …

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

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Aug 21

Prizefight: Palm Pre vs. MyTouch 3G

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I know that you’re finding it unbelievable that CNET has a Prizefight with touch-screen cell phones that doesn’t feature the iPhone. Rest assured, though, we’ve done just that. After reviewing the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G last month, I began to wonder how it would stack up against the …

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