2009
Electromagnetic sensitivity: British DJ claims to be allergic to Wi-Fi
A British DJ (well, ex-DJ), Steve Miller, claims to be allergic to Wi-Fi. As such, he’s had to spend recent days hiding away in his house, away from any and…
Updated: Tweetmeme accuses Retweet.com of stealing its code
When I read yesterday that Retweet.com was about to launch a competitor to Nick Halstead’s Tweetmeme, I dropped Nick an email to ask if he had anything to say about…
You know that audio goes along with THX logo. It’s called the Deep Note apparently and this guy set out to recreate the entire thing in the program SuperCollider. I…
What Everyone Made from the Zappos Sale
If Zappos was a forced sale, would someone please come force me a raise? Zappos just filed its S4 with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which details the history of…
Admittedly, I’ve never been in prison (putting technology bloggers in with regular inmates is NOT safe for the inmates) but I’d undoubtedly try to smuggle in a cell phone and,…
High-end portable DVD players are a scam. I know it, you know it, everyone knows it. Sure you can pick up a Walmart special for $75, but those $200 models…
I can guarantee than maybe 5 percent of you have ever heard of Swindon Town Football Club, but the team’s partnership with EA FIFA 10 should make them a powerhouse…
Google Sells Back Its Stake in AOL. There Goes $700 Million.
Google finally sold back its 5 percent stake in AOL to Time Warner. Originally valued at $1 billion in 2005, Google ended up getting back only $283 million, including some…
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/6555681001?isVid=1&publisherID=769341148 Please heed my warning. Do not watch the video above unless you really want to know the ending of Lost, which was of course revealed at the show’s Com-Con…
Splinter Cell: Conviction and Red Steel 2 both delayed until early next year
Awww, that’s a shame. Red Steel 2, the impressive-looking Wii MotionPlus showcase piece from Ubisoft has been delayed until next year. Oh, and Splinter Cell: Conviction will be delayed as…
Bing Cashback Contest: Correct Answers Not Always Required
Last week, we wrote about the Bing Cashback contest that rewards Bing searchers with a chance to win a $500 gift card. Well, the contest is in full swing, and…
That's a mighty generic-looking Android phone you got there, Philips
It may be that we’re entering an era of lozenge-shaped phones with little to distinguish them from one another, but that doesn’t mean phone makers shouldn’t even try. Honestly, if…
http://www.viddler.com/simple_on_site/faeb32b4 It’s about damn time. Her royal fatness will launch on the PlayStation Network this Thursday (7/30) for $15.
Verizon now offering free hotspot access to FiOS customers, I still can't pay my bill
Are you a FiOS customer? Want free access to Wi-Fi hotspots across the country? Of course you do! Starting today Verizon is offering free hotpsot access to new FiOS customers…
The Song of the PowerSquid: The Inside Story of the Life of an Invention Part 5
Hello, my name is Christopher Hawker. I am a professional inventor, specializing in innovative consumer products. My company is called Trident Design, LLC. I have developed many products in numerous…
Is Zynga a Target for State Attorneys General?
A few weeks ago a good source gave me a legal document written by a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice official. It was arguing that social gaming…
Apple Yanks The Cord On GV Mobile. Is It Trying To Kill Google Voice On The iPhone?
Google Voice is a pretty amazing service, but it comes with a number of minor annoyances, including the way it handles outgoing calls and SMS messages. Fortunately, Google has recently…
Japan-based Sumitomo Electric Industries has developed the world’s first laser that’s able to produce “pure” green light (press release in English), meaning its semiconductor laser doesn’t need to convert light…
Turkey's AkAkce now 'scrobbling' print competitors for price comparison
In Turkey, there is a new service which hasn’t been doing a lot of PR, but it’s developing into something pretty interesting. AkAkce.com is fast becoming the nation’s price comparison…
Twitter Adopting The Word 'Tweet' On Its Website
Remember all the brouhaha about Twitter trademarking the word ‘tweet’ and subsequently having to explain that they were not exactly doing this to attack third-party app developers over the use…
WiTricity to bring wireless power to home, office, public restrooms
WiTricity is working on a wireless power solution that can send power over short distances, thereby reducing the need for wires and cables. The system uses resonant magnetic coupling -…
In what may be the most thorough and energetic unboxing of a video game in the history of the internet, everyone’s favorite enthusiastic gamer, DiiFii, unboxes Wii Sports Resort. And…
Vente Privee – not quite Amazon but getting there
Buying clubs are dull from an internet-web-app-startup-style point of view but boy do they make money. And it appears they scale too. European online buying club Vente Privee, which launched…
Verizon to sell Palm Pre next year, long national nightmare is over
Verizon confirmed in an analyst conference call that the Palm Pre, the little smartphone the could, will be available on Verizon’s network between Q1 and the end of Q2 next…
Stealth Search Engine Blekko Raises $11.5 Million
One search engine dies, another takes a step forward. This is a hard space to find a niche in, but the money at stake if you succeed is staggering. Blekko,…
Don't condemn AT&T too quickly for blocking 4chan (now with AT&T's official explanation!)
To quote Grandpa Simpson, “Oh, bitch, bitch, bitch.” Today I woke up to reports that AT&T was being Evil, blocking access to certain sections of 4chan, which you’ll see described…
UPS, FedEx drivers to square off at 2009 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships next month
King of Queens Season Five, Episode 20 (titled Driving Reign) finds Doug Heffernan and his cousin Danny squaring off in an IPS truck race. Hilarity ensues — see the video…
ShareMyPlaylists brings the social to Spotify
Ever wished Spotify were a litte more… social? That you could share playlists with friends and discuss your favourite tracks? Well, you have been able to for a while with…
Apple's Tablet Is The Kindle In Technicolor (With Laser Beams)
While there’s a lot of talk about Apple’s rumored tablet device as it relates to new initiatives from the music industry, the device is undoubtedly a lot larger in scope.…
Now this is odd. Wee Matt Buchanan from Dublin above has been receiving tweets complaining of his incessant attacks against telecom giant AT&T. Three people have said the exact same…