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Feature: Small Robot Might be Perfect Soldier

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

For a robotic soldier that will never get tired with the firepower of a machine gun, look no further than Foster-Miller’s TALON. Continue reading to see more.

Flip Ultra Contest Update - Enter by 11:59pm Tonight

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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There’s only about 12-hours left to enter, so get your entries in before the 11:59pm PST deadline tonight. Just to recap: please enter by clicking here and telling us whether or not you’ll be upgrading to Windows 7, and why.

Date/time bugs throughout the years for Apple

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Filed under: Hardware, Bugs/Recalls, Blast From the Past As 30GB Zune owners deal with the sudden bricking of their systems after midnight this morning, hopefully they can take comfort in the fact they are not alone in this. Throughout the years, Apple products had their share of time & date problems. In February 2000, Newton owners began [...]

Rumor Watch: New Mac mini go for launch

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Filed under: Macworld, Hardware, Rumors, Mac mini When it comes to the Mac mini, there are people out there who know everything there is to know… and now, those savvy sources are telling TUAW that they are confident a new Mac mini is set to be announced at Macworld Expo 2009 next week. [...]

eBay Watch: $100,000 Star Wars Sales Booklet

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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For $100,000 on eBay, you could pick up the original Star Wars sales booklet that was sent to movie houses in the 70’s — “if you look closely at the main picture, the ‘W’ in ‘Wars’ is not the same ‘W’ as we know today.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery. Every page [...]

Google StreetView Snaps Prototype Porsches

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Google managed to snap pictures of a host of prototype Porsches in Colorado, while scanning the roads for its StreetView service. Click here for one more picture. We’re not sure how old these photos are, but they’re supposedly of updated “Boxters, Caymans and even a 911″. Is nothing safe? [via Gizmodo - Autoblog]

SEGA Live Band Stage Lets You Create a Band

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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The SEGA Live Band from Japantrendshop “is the first sensor-enabled stage that plays music based on the instruments you place on the stage.” Available now, priced at $307. Product page. Video after the break. You can choose from either the “Rock” or “Jazz” instrument sets, which also come with pre-loaded music for instant play. [via Japantrendshop]

Deal of the Day: Interactive R2-D2 Astromech Droid Robot for $109.25 Shipped

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Amazon is offering the R2-D2 Astromech Droid Robot for only $109.25 shipped, originally priced at $169.99. It comes “with movie-accurate messages and flashing lights, this droid responds to voice commands and has a special arm designed to keep your beverage handy.” Product page. Video after the break. More than 15-inches tall, this sophisticated R2-D2 model [...]

Zune Touch

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Here’s a first look at the Microsoft Zune Touch, which is set to give the iPod Touch a run for its money when it’s released. Unfortunately, no specs have been announced yet. Click here for first picture in gallery. While Robbie does not directly confirm the Zune touch he confirms it in a side step media [...]

2009 Subaru WRX vs 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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According to Inside Line, the “2009 WRX lacks fancy differentials and a twin-clutch gearbox, but it’s quicker, lighter and cheaper than the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Still, had our instrumented tests with the Lancer Ralliart on RE050As counted, the Subie’s lead would narrow to 1.8 [...]