Hasta La Gadget!

This article was written on January 11, 2008 by CyberNet.

At next year’s CES, I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if they ban bloggers, at least Gizmodo! The video below explains why.  Gizmodo calls it the “meanest thing” they did at CES, and I kinda have to agree, although it is funny as well.  Apparently they got their hands on TV-B-Gone clickers. The device essentially allows someone to turn off nearly every TV from just about every brand out there.  As you can imagine, there are all kinds of TV displays set-up at CES and so Gizmodo decided to have some fun:

On their site, Gizmodo actually apologized and said that they realized they made some people’s jobs harder: “We shut off a TV. And then another. And then a wall of TVs. And we just couldn’t stop. (And Panasonic, you’re so lucky that 150-incher didn’t have an active IR port.) It was too much fun, but watching this video, we realize it probably made some people’s jobs harder, and I don’t agree with that (Especially Motorola). We’re sorry. “

Anybody else think that Gizmodo may have a hard time getting in to CES next year? If they had just stuck to turning off the TVs that weren’t part of a presentation, it wouldn’t have been so bad.  But that poor guy trying to present during the Motorola presentation, that was just over-the-top. Now that they’ve confessed that they were the ones who did it, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a lawsuit or two headed their way. And next year, I’m thinking everybody will be covering up the infrared ports of the TVs so they don’t even have to worry about somebody else attempting the same prank.

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Ocarina sold as a 99 cent application, has become one of the iPhone’s best-selling apps (currently stands at about $800,000).

Claimed as the first true musical instrument created for the iPhone, both experts and beginners will enjoy playing this innovative player. Ocarina is sensitive to your breath, touch and movements, making it even more versatile than the original.

Ocarina is also a social application in which you will see and hear other Ocarina players throughout the world. Using its globe view, you can identify different sources of the music, and rate your favorite performances.

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This article was written on April 02, 2008 by CyberNet.

An official press release from Microsoft puts to rest concern that Microsoft Surface is really just vaporware. Starting on April 17th, select AT&T stores will receive the Microsoft Surface computers to change the way that consumers purchase mobile devices. Instead of just looking, they will be “exploring their mobile worlds using touch and device recognition technology.” The first stores to receive the computers will be in New York City, Atlanta, San Antonio and San Francisco, and more stores around the United States will be receiving them throughout the year. Despite the fact that the press release is dated April 1st, this really is no joke.

Each Microsoft Surface Computer is a table that measures about 30 inches. We first wrote about the Surface Computer back in May last year. There were several videos we attached to the article titled “Microsoft’s Surface Computer has the WOW Factor” that are worth taking a look at if you’re unfamiliar with what Surface is all about.  At the time, “The Slasher” commented that he thought “the wow needs to be reserved ’til it’s in the real-world and actually deemed useful.” Amazingly enough, in less than two weeks it will be in the real-world and then we can determine if it’s really useful in a retail setting. Our guess is that customers will be blown away with the experience they’ll have when picking out a new mobile phone and it will in fact be useful…

Here’s how it will work.  Customers visiting AT&T locations that have a Surface Computer will be able to place mobile phones on the “screen” of the computer and then they’ll be able to learn all about the phone, its features, accessories, even rate plans. Multiple phones will be able to be placed on the computer at the same time for easy comparison. If they’re wanting to determine whether their area has good coverage from the carrier, they can view the coverage map on the table and navigate it using their hands.

As SeattlePI reports, AT&T wasn’t even one of the original customers announced by Microsoft so it’s interesting that they’re the first to actually start using them. Additionally, at this point, the full potential of the computers will not be used.  Some of the videos Microsoft released last year showed customers completing transactions by placing their credit cards on the table. AT&T customers will not be able to actually buy a phone with the computer in such a manner, they’ll just be able to explore and learn more about phones that they are interested in (for now). Eventually AT&T hopes to bring the Surface Computers to all of their 2,200 retail locations.

This sounds like a very practical use for Microsoft’s Surface Computer in a retail setting, doesn’t it? Now our only question is how/if/when Microsoft will market these computers for consumers…

Thanks for the tip Omar!

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Engadget: Oh Brando, will your wonders ever cease? The company famous for making our days with random, wacky, off-the-wall gizmos has just unloaded a small cadre of new USB hubs, all of which are delightfully eccentric and totally destined for neglected desks the world over. From the Clippy-approved USB Happy-Kid 4-Port Hub to the reading light-infused iteration, there’s a hub for practically anyone looking to get more USB devices connected to their PC. Check ’em all out below, and don’t feel like you have to pick just one, regardless of what your savings account is saying.

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Yanko Design: The UNI watch has a customizable digital face. You can choose fonts, colors, backgrounds and hand designs with just a few clicks in the included software. It’s made of that weird soft touch plastic. Something about that texture keeps me petting it over and over. Even tho the pictures don’t show it very well, the display is a full color OLED. A built-in accelerometer turns the display on only when your wrist turns and the mini-USB port makes it easy to connect to your computer.

Different Faces [Yanko Design]