Sep 26

DS, Korg DS-10’s formant synthesis used to create Daft Punk vocals, general awesomeness

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You know, sometimes at Engadget, we feel compelled to cover a story not because it’s particularly new, or newsy, or relevant to the topics of the day. Sometimes, you just have to cover something because it’s amazingly cool. Enter this completely awesome video from the musician Denkitribe, wherein the DS, Korg DS-10 software, the software’s formant synthesis, and the natural talents of said musician are used to replicate the vocals from Daft Punk’s hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” There’s not much we can put in text which this doesn’t lay out in song. Check the whole thing after the break… you’ll thank us later.

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Sep 13

Harmonix auctions off custom Beatles Xbox for charity, free publicity

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We’re sure you’ve already heard about the kerfuffle surrounding the use of Kurt Cobain’s likeness in a Guitar Hero avatar. Maybe it’s a generational thing (or maybe it speaks to the difference between the temperaments of Ms. Ono and Ms. Love) but while the former members of Nirvana are not amused by their treatment at the hands of videogame consoles ’round the world, it’s nearly unanimous in the Beatles camp: Beatles Rock Band is awesome. If you’re looking to indulge your Fab Four fixation — and if money’s no object — you might want to head on over to eBay and peep the first of fifty Xbox 360s being auctioned off for by Harmonix. Bidding started off at $780, but as of Sunday afternoon it’s over $17,000 — with over four days left to go! Designed by Passion Pictures (the kids responsible for animating Gorillaz), proceeds go to Doctors without Borders. Please insert your own Courtney Love joke here.

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Aug 15

The MacBook Micro is here, also might have a camera

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Guys, the MacBook Micro has been announced. You’re going to love it. It’s three things: a Powebook from 1998, a student’s art project, and a really short email. We hear it may boast a camera, too. Check out the gallery below to see this wonder of modern technology doing its thing… you will not be disappointed.

Update: Grace K. sent in a Flickr link, complete with video of the Micro. Check it out after the break. It doesn’t make this thing feel any more “real,” but what else were you planning on doing today outside of looking at Apple rumors? Mow the lawn? Pshaw.

[Thanks, James]

Gallery: MacBook Micro

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Aug 12

BackPack shelf for your iMac proves there are always more places to store clutter

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Call us crazy (our parents sure have), but we think this thing is awesome in a “this can’t be a real item for sale” kind of way. TwelveSouth’s “Mac exclusive” BackPack shelf attaches to the back of iMac and Apple Cinema Displays, providing a place for your Mac mini, hard drive — or your Dr. Beverly Crusher figurine. They run $29.99, or you can get a six-pack for $150. Yes, a six-pack.

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Aug 10

Neo Geo mini-arcade consoles fit on a bookshelf, set our hearts a-flutter

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We’ve variously lusted after a number of homebrew stand-up arcade consoles recently, but what about those of us whose free space is better measured in inches than in feet? A gentleman in Spain who calls himself Pocket Lucho has been building Neo Geo mini-consoles for a while now, and has recently demonstrated his latest creation on “the YouTubes” for our viewing pleasure. With the sort of attention to detail that makes these things as attractive as they are playable (including a coin slot and light-up marquee) the devices feature a video out and a second controller input for bringing a friend in on the action. Hit that read link for the detailed step-by-step, but not before peeping those videos after the break.

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Jul 06

Video: Trace of Time clock erases tasks as deadlines pass

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Pictured above is one of the most genius adaptations of the so-called “clock” that we’ve ever seen, and while the concept has been around for a tick, Il-Gu Cha’s masterpiece is just now making its way around the expo circuit and showing itself off in a new video. Dubbed Trace of Time, this eraser-equipped timepiece is constructed primarily from glass and wipes away Dry Erase tasks as those deadlines slip away. Sure, the inability to hit the snooze on certain items could prove aggravating, but it’s safe to say this is a bona fide procrastination killer at the very least. Peek the video just past the break.

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Jun 19

Behold: the illuminated calculator / mouse pad / USB hub

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Sure, you may have seen plenty of calculators / mousepads / USB hubs in your day. But how about a calculator / mousepad / USB hub that lights up? Didn’t think so. Head on past the break for a glimpse of that magic, and hit up the link below to get one of your own for just $17.99.

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Jun 12

Life-sized Gundam complete and no, you can’t borrow it

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In the Universal Century, we suppose this sort of thing will be rather blasé. But until then, there’s really no better way to get our geek hearts a-flutter than some up close and personal pics of this 1:1 scale model of the classic RX-78-2 Gundam mecha, built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the franchise. We’ve been watching the construction of this thing rather closely and we’re proud to announce that the finished product is every bit as badass as we’d hoped. If you’re not planning on making the trip to Tokyo any time soon, feel free to take a gander at the thing in the gallery below. And our thanks to blogger Punynari for the awesome pics!

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Jun 05

Miffy MP3 player is so cute, it breaks our evil, black hearts

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In general, we prefer horrifying to adorable — terrifying to sweet. But, every once in awhile, something so incredibly darling comes along that we simply must draw our fangs back into our mouths and say, “damn, that’s cute.” mobiBLU‘s Miffy MP3 player is quite possibly that item for this fiscal quarter. The PMP itself — that’s “Miffy,” is a darling rabbit sans mouth but with plenty of ‘tude, and the docking station with built-in speaker… well, you can see for yourselves how insane it is. No word on availability outside of Korea, but believe us, we’ll be on the lookout for it. Two more shots after the break, hit the read link for a soul-crushing demo video.

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May 22

Gundam turns 30, celebrates with the most awesome statue ever

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Gundam turns 30, celebrates with the most awesome statue ever

Statue of Liberty? Striking, but a bit demure. Trenchcoat-clad Stalin statue in Gori, Georgia? Iconic, but disheartening. Giant RX-78-2 Gundam statue at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo, Japan? Unquestionably badass. The massive biped is currently under construction, part of a celebration for the 30 year anniversary of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. When completed it will be full-scale, standing 59-feet tall, weighing 35 tons, and even shooting “light or mist” from 50 different points along its structure. All systems should be fully operational by July 11 — hopefully soon enough to stop the forthcoming Zeon armada.

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