Archive for the 'Gadget News' Category
Why the iPhone Makes Some Women Angry
One of the coolest features of Apple’s iPhone is the mutitouch capable screen. From navigating menus to interacting with features like Google Maps, using the iPhone’s multitouch screen isn’t just easy, but it’s fun.When the iPhone first debuted, some users complained that their fingers were too fat …
AT&T to Offer No-Contract (Unlocked) iPhones
This week, American cell phone provider AT&T announced plans to offer a contract-free version of Apple’s 3G iPhone… for a price.How much? About 2-3 times more than a “locked” iPhone.Why are Apple and AT&T selling unlocked iPhones? Probably to eliminate the black market demand for unlocked …
Digg.com Launches New “Recommendation Engine” Feature
Digg is rolling out a new recommendation engine that week. The new feature’s goal is to help users discover subject matter from like-minded individuals amid the clutter of the 16k+ stories submitted to Digg.com each day.You know how when you are browsing Amazon.com and the site suggests related pro…
Face Scanning Cigarette Machine Foiled By Photos
I told you back in November about a Japanese cigarette vending machine that uses a face-scanning system called the Child Check System to guess the age of the buyer before processing the purchase. A new report claims that the machine is easily fooled by simply holding up a MAGAZINE PHOTO of an older …
Laptops Banned In Bhutan Legislature by Games
Laptops have been banned in the Bhutan national assembly considering the government fears lawmakers will use them to PLAY GAMES AND LOOK AT PICTURES.Original post by Mike
Air Conditioned Necktie Improved, More Dorky
I told you back in August that Japan’s Rare Mono Shop was selling a USB-powered necktie with a built-in cooling fan. Now, they’ve come out with a 2.0 version. The new version is more stylish, more discreet (no more air grate on the knot — it’s now hidden), more controllable (it has an on-off switch…
Air Conditioned Necktie Improved, Less Dorky
I told you back in August that Japan’s Rare Mono Shop was selling a USB-powered necktie with a built-in cooling fan. Now, they’ve come out with a 2.0 version. The new version is more stylish, more discreet (no more air grate on the knot — it’s now hidden), more controllable (it has an on-off switch…
Control Your BlackBerry With Voice Commands
Here’s how to turn your ‘CrackBerry’ into a ‘YakBerry’ using two free services: Vlingo and Jott. Send and reply to e-mail, send SMS, search the World Wide Web, add items to your “to do” list, open BlackBerry applications, add appointments to your calendar, blog and more — all WITHOUT TYPING ANYTHIN…
