WHAT THE CHRIST?! Marvel HDTVs?
OK, I’m not going to submit to the normal level of nerd rage here, because as an adult, I completely understand – Marvel is a gigantic, publicly owned company, and they’re more about the dollar than the quality when it comes to licensing their properties.
But I cannot see the appeal for the audience here, with this new line of Marvel approved High Definition Television sets.
Created by RTC23 (have you heard of them? I sure as hell haven’t), these sets come between the sizes of 22 and 55 inches in both LCD and LED flavors, and not just feature comic designs on the outside case, but also a custom character related image appearing on screen for 8 seconds when you turn the television on.
So let me get this straight – it’s an HDTV of a lesser quality, with ugly case designs, a shitty image whenever you turn the TV on, and you’re paying a premium over a quality Samsung or Vizio HDTV? And they’re online sales ONLY?
Who the fuck is the market for this, REALLY?
Source: You Can Now Get Officially Licensed Marvel Comics TVs…Wait! What? – Marvel hdtvs – Gizmodo.
When You Weren’t Nerdy Enough…ANDROID Figures!
Hey there tech geeks and gadget nerds!
Do you have an ANDROID Phone?
Do you love it? Like really love it?
Great! Because now you can get collectable vinyl figurines of the Android mascot!
In possibly one of the strangest tie-in products I’ve ever seen, Dyzplastic has put together a series of blind-boxed figures of the Android mascot. There will be 12 figures in the first series (coming in a box of 16), and as you can see, the series is full of variants of the cute lil’ green guy. I like the one in the shirt and tie the most, myself.
The question now: When does someone anthropomorphize the iPhone or iPad into a series of collectible figures?
Source: Dyzplastic Production Blog: Android mini collectibles.
So, the Unreal Engine Can Run on iPhones Now.
If you’re not a hardcore geek, the above video and headline is really meaningless to you. If you are, your head just exploded. Same if you’re Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo.
Let me break it down to you…
Gears of War? BioShock? Batman: Arkham Asylum?
What do they have in common? If you said “they’re all amazing games”, you’re half right.
They all run on an engine called “Unreal Engine 3″, a graphical engine made to make programming easier for developers, while at the same time, producing graphically stunning games.
And it can run on the most popular smartphone currently available.
Now, this doesn’t mean you’ll be seeing ports of all of these games to the iPhone, the available memory doesn’t allow it (yet). What it does mean, though, is games of a similar quality will soon be available for your freaking telephone.
Modern technology folks, it blows my mind.
Apparently we’ll be seeing the first instances of this tech on the iPhone in early 2010. Sure, the gameplay will have to match the graphics…but it’s freaking on.
Original Post: Behold, the End of the DS and PSP: Unreal Engine 3 Running on the iPhone 3GS – Unreal – Gizmodo.
The Coolest Looking PC. EVER.
Unfortunately, it’s not real. Yet.
This stunning Windows 7 PC is a concept offering designed by Dave Schultze, and it’s absolutely beautiful, as silly as a comment as that is to say with a computer.
Mixing 50’s form with an almost steampunk function (check out those sweet keyboard keys), you have a computer that if it were real, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Especially considering how much my Windows desktop is crapping out at home.
Either way, it’s not a real computer you can buy, but given the hype this design has seen across the web in the past 24 hours, hopefully someone hires this guy to make these dreams a reality.
For a deeper look at the “Philco PC”, click play on the video below.
Original Post: Philco PC Retro Re-design by SchultzeWORKS designstudio » Yanko Design.
Do Want CHROME OS!
Let’s be honest. We’ve been saying for years that it was only a matter of time before Google went Skynet on us.
But honestly, I can say if they keep providing awesome ideas like this, I’m all for our new overlords.
The latest idea from the geniuses at Google is their first ever operating system, called Google Chrome OS.
Building off of their super badical web browser of the same name, Chrome OS is a very streamlined operating system for netbooks and similar low spec computers, allowing a user to operate “in the cloud”, i.e. with all storage online.
Google, being Google and owning YouTube and all, released the below video to showcase how the system will work. Should you want to test it out yourself, a VMWare image of the program is available for download here.
Original Post: First Glimpse at Google Chrome OS – Google Chrome OS – Lifehacker.
How Much Do You Love Your Computer’s Calculator?
Would you say you love the Calculator you use on your computer alot?
Like…super love it?
Like, love it enough to want it in the real world?
Well man-oh-man, do I have the concept product for you!
Designed by one of the folks at Mintpass, these calculators would be real world versions of the calculators seen in Windows XP and Mac OSX.
I have to give them credit for detail, what with the dual line LCD for the Mac Calculator, and the File dialogue for the Windows, plus the Maximize buttons and such…but really, this might be the nerdiest thing ever. Ever.
Browse through the gallery below for more images of these insanely detailed calculators.
Original Post: Mintpass.
Microsoft’s COURIER: It’s Not Just A Font Anymore
Wow, with all the rumors and hubub about Apple’s new tablet, who would’ve thought that Microsoft would be the one to leave tech nerds drooling over tablet possibilites?
In details released exclusively today by gadget blog Gizmodo, this amazing tablet called Courier features two elegant touch screens, allows for reading/writing/drawing, and overall looks genuinely astonishing. I highly advise you click through at the bottom to view the video of the interface. It’s beautiful.
While I had been certainly impressed by Microsoft’s work on the Zune, and making the 360 a more elegant gaming experience (the system’s known fragility issues aside), I didn’t think we’d see anything this amazing coming out of Redmond.
Well done. Now, make it affordable!
Original Post: Courier: First Details of Microsoft’s Secret Tablet – Microsoft courier tablet – Gizmodo.
Posted: September 23rd, 2009
at 12:29pm by Marty Day
Categories: across the net, tech
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The Newer, Sleeker PS3
For months, it’s been the worst kept secret in gaming.
First, a Chinese factory leaked box shots in May. Then, Sony swore at E3 it wasn’t happening. And finally, this morning, K-Mart kind of blew it and let everyone it was coming.
But today, in Germany, Sony confirmed the rumors that a newer, slimmer PS3 would be hitting shelves.
This new PS3 is set to be released the first week of September with a 120GB Hard Drive, consuming 34% less power and taking 32% less space.
Honestly, my PlayStation 3 functions more as a blu-ray player and defacto PS2 than anything else, but I must admit that this new system looks really nice. Shame that it’s possibly too little too late for Sony to overtake this generation.
Sony’s more svelte PlayStation 3 will sell for $300.
Original Post: Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September.
Get An Awkwardly Sexual Flash Drive: ROCKY III Flash Drives
They…like…have to be going for the obvious innuendo here, right?
These very odd, mid situp, USB penised Rocky III drives are available in Japan for about 30 bucks each.
So so weird.
Original Post: Rocky III USB drives sadly missing Burgess Meredith version.
The Palm Pre: REVIEW’D
No, no folks. This isn’t my review. God, that would’ve been rad (hear that, Palm PR?) This is actually Engadget’s review.
Honestly, I’ve been looking at The Palm Pre with a quirked brow since it’s unveiling last year at CES, but honestly, after reading this very in-depth review, I want to go to there.
I never thought I’d say this, but I think I found something I’d rather have over the iPhone! (The physical keyboard puts it over the top for me).
Either way, click through the link below, and drop your thoughts in the comments. It’s gonna get real interesting real fast in the world of Smartphones!
Original Post: Palm Pre review.
