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I remembered seeing the 1st version and thinking “meh” but this one is rad! A significant improvement including a sensor that laces the shoes when the heel hits the sole! [TechEBLog]

An Introduction to Firefox’s Tab Candy from Aza Raskin on Vimeo. This is just in alpha so it is not released yet, hopefully it will be soooooOOON! This could really put a new spin on web browsing. If it works well, I can see this being something I utilize on a daily basis. [TechEBlog]

Wow, I’ve seen this thing on TV before, had no idea it was so crazy to make. Looks rad too, I’d like to cruise around on a motorcycle with one on for at least 20 minutes, lol. How it’s made (no this wasn’t on the Discovery Channel, lol). EDIT: Also, just had to add this [...]

Do you still got a mess of old school games around but your sick and winded from blowing the tiniest of dust particles out so you may get it to actually work? Enter the RetroN 3 Video Gaming System! It’s basically an NES, an SNES and a Sega Genesis mashed up into a single, space-saving [...]

These Bluetooth headphones are definitely a minimalist’s dream. They are a very sleek, sexy, & modern looking device with a touch of retro flare. The pic here shows the touch controls, iPhone dongle, and 2 of the colors that I really liked. Here are all the color options. Couple of interesting specs… Range: 33 feet [...]

Sorry about the penis jokes, I’m a guy and a kid at heart so they emerge from time to time, lol. This thing looks like slick competition for the NetBook/iPad market. Dual touch screens gives it a Nintendo DS feel in a sexier case with more POWAH! Here’s a few specs. Toshiba has announced a [...]

I’ve been a fan of retro when done good or relates closely to my childhood, enter the new case for my phone I am going to get! I’ve been needing a phone case for sometime but never really liked what i saw, until now! [OhGizmo, ThumbsUp]

“we coulda put 3 cameras in it, i lobbied for 3 cameras” haha [TechEBlog]

Check out the video on apple’s website for lots of info and wow factor-ish-ness. I was sceptical when I first heard about the video calling (aka “face time”) but after watching that lil video it looks pretty freaking slick! Other notables: uber high res screen (highest on any phone), multitasking, folders for grouping apps, 5mp [...]

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Sorry, tech stuff is rad so I gotta geek it up a bit. Multitasking, Folders, Improved E-Mail, etc. Sounds awesome!

Here’s another reason to ogle the Windows Phone 7 Series (I STILL HATE THAT NAME). This is still a concept app but imagine being able to view the ‘Watch Instantly” movies right on your mobile phone! Nice for those car rides, insomniac nights, lunch breaks, or any time you are not at home or your [...]

I know…it’s freakin’ PINK! FYI the “Cloud” refers to a place out in internet land where you can store your files so they are accessable from an internet connection. Basically this pertains to a way to access your files from any computer with an internet connection and even mobile phones. What this means is a [...]

The “personas” preview is really nice, more speed and stability is always a plus. So PLEASE ditch Internet Explorer, not only is it less secure, less stable but it’s a complete PAIN IN THE ASS TO DESIGN WEB STUFF FOR (my little rant is over, sorry about that). Download Firefox @ Mozilla.com.

If you saw this post then you’re well aware that I’m interested in Universal Remoting my iPhone. What’s nice about this add-on is that it is not just a dongle that stick out the end of the hardware. It’s a sleek case that won’t get lost as easily, has a more appealing look, and your [...]

Everything’s controlled by three buttons on the side of the goggles and displayed non-obtrusively in your line of sight. They’re available for pre-order ($350-$450) now with a target ship date of October 1st. Current features include: GPS, speed, altitude, virtual odometer, stopwatch, temperature, time, anti fog, and a helmet compatible design. Not only are these [...]

Come on Microsoft, you come up with something (seemingly) cool and you give it a crap name, I understand that you want to establish the “I want a Windows Phone” but come on, lol. That is obviously a minor gripe. As far as an “app store” and other add-ons we’ll have to wait and see. [...]

In case you are not sick of hearing about it yet or maybe you haven’t heard yet, Apple released its “tablet” the IPad (insert digital tampon joke here). My first thoughts: too much money and not enough stuff. If this is suppose to be my mobile media machine (netbook replacement) that is fine, but…it has [...]

Looks pretty slick, too bad it requires an add-on but still, gives GPS of where the transaction happened and even no paper needed! Think Green people! lol [KevinRose, SquareUp]

The second the blade senses flesh instead of wood it stops! Too bad it costs about $60 every time you save a finger, but hopefully that doesn’t happen often, if so find a new hobby! [TechEBlog]

I’ve seen things out about this phone for a while but was waiting for a decent vid on it. Looks solid, has some things that definitely trump the iphone too. Here’s some of the specs i wanted to highlight: *5 megapixels *LED flash *4GB Micro SD Card (Expandable to 32 GB) iPhone only has 3MP [...]

As if your iPhone didn’t do enough, now you can use it to control your TV, DVD player, DVR, cable box, speaker system and anything else that responds to infrared, thanks to company L5 Technology. (It also works with the iPod Touch!) Once you download the free app from the iTunes App Store and purchase [...]

Gloves and touch screens just don’t mix. Answers? Take the glove off? The cold weather doesn’t make that a great option. Cut a hole in your glove? NO! Simply your glove work on a touch screen with some conductive thread and some stitch work. Skills You need to be able to sew a few stitches [...]

I think it’s a great idea to tech up bikes, they are a wonderful mode of transport and exercise and this could even bring more people to use them more often. However, get ready to also invest in a heftier lock for your bike. The boost of speed sounds fun! Toward this end, the Wheel [...]

The folks over at Unplggd had a cool post about how to make your own dual monitor stand, how it is made may look a lil barbaric but the finished product looks quiet polished! [Unplgged]