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Consumer Reports Can't Recommend the iPhone 4

2010-07-12T20:25:22Z

Apple's iPhone 4 was just dealt a fairly significant blow, from a PR perspective anyway, as it's iPhone 4 can't be recommended by the leading consumer advice group. Consumer Reports does rate the other (read: non-phone) aspects of the device higher than any of its competitors, but was able to replicate the pesky antenna issue and thus directs users to the outdated iPhone 3GS if they want to make calls in an area of questionable AT&T coverage and don't wish to employ a bumper case of stick a bit of tape on the side.

As just about everyone knows, Apple is working on a software patch which will help the iPhone to correctly display signal bars but hasn't confirmed the antenna issue as a hardware design flaw.

Gran Turismo 5 Looks Amazing.

2010-06-19T04:53:27Z

If you're a car fan and have a Playstation, you're likely intimately familiar with the Gran Turismo series. You're also likely growing impatient waiting for the next full installment - Gran Turismo 5, a title which has been in the works for years, and has thus far produced nothing but a few isolated tech demos and screenshots.

E3 2010 brings some hope, however, in the form of a release date (November 2010) and a handful of gorgeous screenshots. There's also some amazing shots of the Top Gear test track - which will be fully simulated in the upcoming title.

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So if you're itching for an update, I've got a couple of great links to check out...

Here's a batch of new screenshots from Kotaku which show the amazing day/night cycle as well as the Top Gear test track: Gran Turismo 5's Most Beautiful Screenshots Yet

If that's not impressive enough, check out the real vs. game engine shots here: Gran Turismo 5's Cars vs Real Cars

Ultimate RC Toy: The 1/8th Scale Mi-24

2009-07-09T00:30:53Z

This thing is huge.. so big in fact that it's difficult to tell if it's real or not in some points in the video.. as far as we can tell it's a custom built plaything.. neat.

DisplayLink sells a million USB graphics chips

2009-05-14T03:31:55Z

It's official. DisplayLink has sold one million chips! We've been happy to work with DisplayLink through our friends over at Stowe Consulting and would like to congratulate them on selling their first million.

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The products themselves are great and while most users initially don't get a handle on the kind of productivity they can gain by extending their desktops across three or four monitors, once they try it, they never go back.

For those of you unclear as to how you might benefit from adding USB graphics to your machine, may we humbly suggest taking a peek at the MiMo (perfect for Twitter clients) or the HP USB Docking Station. Do yourself a favor and help DL get to the next million.

Long-Exposure Shot of a Roomba's Path

2009-05-09T22:01:10Z

Nothing much to see here except the 'organized chaos' that is tracking a Roomba's path over a period of time via the long exposure shot. (found over at gizmodo)

Amazon Kindle DX - Confirmed. Pictures Available!

2009-05-05T02:22:59Z

Engadget's got the skinny on the new (bigger?) Kindle with a near 10" display.. Looks like a smaller keyboard as well and it's still B&W.. It's an interesting challenge from a usability standpoint for sure to make a reader like the Kindle work.

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5 Things TiVo Needs To Do To Stay Viable

2009-04-29T04:25:02Z

Engadget's at it again.. This time instead of pwning Palm, they've gone after TiVo.. And rightly so! As they correctly point out, the DVR market is surprisingly stagnant.

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Hey TiVo, for you.. We're available, and since we're fans of your silly little TV icon, we'll re-design the whole damn thing for peanuts!!!

Microsoft's Vision For the Future.

2009-03-02T21:39:50Z

Here's an interesting look at what Microsoft believes is the future of the interface.. It's definitely a compelling view, if not a bit lofty in scope. (from gizmodo)

MIT's Sixth Sense Wearable Computer

2009-02-10T05:30:07Z

From News.com; Step aside, Apple and Microsoft. If MIT's little Sixth Sense gadget sees the commercial light of day, we can toss our multitouch devices out the window. Who needs a Surface or an iPhone when the very idea of being able to access information by turning any flat surface into a touch-screen display sounds far more appealing? No surface available? Simply project a screen onto your hand, and voila. Shades of Minority Report?

New TouchScreen ASUS EE Top

2009-01-28T04:49:59Z

New footage of the ASUS EE Top touch screen; looking pretty interesting, and certainly about to give HP's Touch Smart (a product we're working with) a run for the money. Or is it?!!

Rocket Sled Is A Go.

2008-12-26T19:32:59Z

Look out Santa, this crazed design features a real life JATO rocket engine rear-mounted on a sled. More pics after the break.

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Lenovo W700ds Dual Screen Laptop: Caught On Tape!

2008-12-25T21:58:43Z

Engadget has got some compelling footage of the new Lenovo Dual Screen laptop.. Looking good with it's slide out screen.

The Perfect Phone For Those With More Money Than Sense.

2008-12-11T03:26:45Z

Dear god this is an ugly, feature-less phone.. It's also the worst 30 grand you're likely to spend, but for those who hate currency with a certain type of passion, we'd love to present the Vertu Boucheron.

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Get Your Retro On With A Catalog Of Radio Shack.. Catalogs

2008-12-08T17:16:45Z

Ever wonder how the Radio Shack catalog has evolved since the 1960s? Neither did we, until we started looking.. Check out radioshackcatalogs.com and just try to look away!!

gOS Cloud Computing System Caught on Camera

2008-12-04T16:14:10Z

Engadget brings word that Good OS (gOS) new 'instant-on' cloud operating system which will be shown at CES this year has been caught on camera. This extremely dry video shows what all the ..uh.. excitement is about.