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We have seen the future of teddy bears, and it’s the Smart E Bear from ThinkGeek. This high-tech toy ” will actually talk to your kid by name (he’s got over 1,000 in his database), sing, tell stories, and play games with your urchins in English or Spanish.” Continue reading to see Smart E Bear [...]

The joysticks, MP3 players, alarm clocks, lamps, and computer mice you have laying around can get a little dull after a while. If you could use an explosive change, these grenade-inspired gadgets are just for you. Continue reading to see them all. [via Toxel] Originally posted 2009-10-20 01:17:08. Republished by Old Post Promoter Share and [...]

Despite Apple playing it cool at WWDC and only saying that the new iPhone 3GS is “2x faster”, T-Mobile Netherlands has revealed the actual specifications: “600MHz CPU (up from 412MHz) and 256MB of RAM, double the previous models.” Besides, those specs are exactly what had been rumored, so we’re just left to wonder why Apple [...]

Finally, the life-sized Gundam robot in Tokyo has been completed and activated. Just a reminder, it will only be in Odaiba for approximately two months before being shipped to North Korea. Continue reading for one more picture. [via Gizmodo] Originally posted 2009-06-15 15:16:59. Republished by Old Post Promoter Share and Enjoy: No tags for this [...]

Israeli startup Soluto has closed a healthy $6.2 million second round of financing led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This is on top of the $1.6 million round the company raised a year ago from Giza Venture Capital, bringing the total amount of capital invested in the company close to $8 million. The company, which is [...]

Got GSM, but no browsing or blogs for Brits Amazon has finally provided details for the International version of its Kindle ebook reader, but even the most diehard fan may be nonplussed to find one in their stocking this Christmas.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud Originally posted 2009-10-07 20:14:35. Republished by Old Post Promoter [...]

The Dell Mini 9 isn’t the only ultra portable that’s capable of running Mac OS X Leopard, as the guys over at Insanely Mac have managed to install it on a Sony VAIO P. Unfortunately, its “GMA-500 video chip remains an obstinate problem, refusing to allow real 3D graphics.” Video after the break. And while [...]

Last week Apple surprised the iPhone’s developer community with the annoucement that it was finally allowing free apps to offer in-app purchases. The move will likely lead to a fundamental shift in the way developers conduct businesss on the App Store (we’ve already begun to see some changes). I sat down with SGN CEO Shervin [...]

The New Wireless Order Google has teamed up with Verizon Wireless to jointly develop a long line of Android-based mobile devices for use on America’s largest cellular network.… Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing Originally posted 2009-10-07 19:45:30. Republished by Old Post Promoter Share and Enjoy: Tags: Android, Case Study, Cellular Network, Google, Legoland, [...]

Is the 4.8L V10-powered 552hp Lexus LFA worth $375,000? Well, this 150mph track test video by 0-60 Mag might answer that, or not. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery. The LFA’s 500 lucky customers aren’t buying bragging rights, they’re buying the most comprehensively complete supercar package ever made. [via Autoblog [...]