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Steve Wozniak Cha Chas
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Home Entertainment, Music, Videos,
We admit that we occasionally watch reality shows, especially when we hear that Apple’s co-founder is appearing on one. Steve Wozniak first appeared on a Segway to meet his partner Karina Smirnoff for his stint on “Dancing With the Stars.” We guess that was so he could convince her that he had some physical ability. We really like that he tried to turn his performance into something mathmatecal during rehearsal. The two performed a cha cha to the tune “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” and unfortunately got the lowest score of the evening, a 13 out of 30.
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Gallery: Steve Wozniak Cha Chas
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Palm Pre hits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Videos,
Our boy Josh from over at Engadget hit up Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, and he brought the Palm Pre with him to show to the nation. In case you happened to miss the show, we’ve embedded the clip above so you can check it out. Will the Pre make you switch over from the iPhone?
Gallery: Palm Pre hits Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
This is probably the largest remote control in existence. “Michbex” saw a large one at his local mall and decided to make one even bigger. He took two Playstation 2 Dance Dance Revolution Mats and a converter box to connect the 2 controllers to his PC. While he makes it sound like a simple project to hook up with his Windows Media Center, it is the creating that impresses us the most. He has complete instructions on his site in case you would like to build your own.
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Gallery: Humongous Media Center Remote
Twimailer hits you with more info on your new Twitter followers
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Internet, Videos,
If you are on Twitter like we are, then you know that it’s kind of annoying when you get a new follower, and all Twitter tells you about them is their username. Twimailer steps up to the plate and provides you with a much more informative notification email whenever you get a new follower, which gives you things like their recent tweets, their number of followers and how many they follow, their avatar, bio, and more. Check the video above for a quick demo. Very nice.
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Gallery: Twimailer hits you with more info on your new Twitter followers
We admit it, we love Twitter. In fact, you can follow Gear Live on Twitter, in addition to myself. We’ve been using it for a long time now, but apparently, the folks over at The Daily Show are still trying to figure out the whole Twitter phenomenon. Check the above video for the hilarity.
Gallery: The Daily Show covers Twitter
Video: A look at 2019 through the eyes of Microsoft
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Design, Handhelds, Microsoft, Videos, Wireless / WiFi,
The clip above was shown at the Wharton Business Technology Conference. It’s called 2019, and it’s Microsoft‘s vision for what the year 2019 will look like as it pertains to technology and how it will be completely integrated into our lifestyle. While 2019 looks like a far away number, this is just 10 years away, people. Do we think things will look like this by then? No, not so much…but we will be well on our way. Check out the two-minute version above, and if it strikes your fancy, click on through to watch the five-minute version. It makes me cry with glee.
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Gallery: Video: A look at 2019 through the eyes of Microsoft
Louis C.K.: Everything is amazing and nobody is happy
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Transportation, Videos, Wireless / WiFi,
Okay, we just came across this Louis C.K. clip, and had to share. Louis was a guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien last year, and immediately started talking about the simpler times, before Wi-Fi availability on places and advanced smartphones. Give it a look, and let us know what you think - is he talking about you? Hey, we’re just as guilty ourselves…
Gallery: Louis C.K.: Everything is amazing and nobody is happy
We are fans of The Daily Show for reasons like this - only Jon Stewart can get this type of reaction from powerful mogul like Jeff Bezos. Watch as Bezos comes on The Daily Show to let the world know about the Kindle 2, while Jon makes fun of just about every aspect of the product, from the price, to the notion of e-paper. Great stuff.
Gallery: Daily Show: Jeff Bezos on the Kindle 2
Google Latitude can help you keep track of friends and family on your cell phone. Find your buds and their status on a map, then contact them with a call, IM or SMS. You have to have a compatible phone with images enabled such as Android-powered cellies, BlackBerrys, Nokia smartphones and Java-enabled devices. If you have an iPhone or iPod, there are plans in the works for those, too. Google promises privacy but you might want to think about how much you want your friends to know about where you go and when. This is a free service but carrier charges may apply.
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Gallery: Google Latitude Tracks Friends
Powermats Charge Wirelessly
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Videos, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
Powermat combines a super-thin mat and receiver to wirelessly charge 3 to 6 electronic devices, all at the same rate as their own chargers. Using magnetic induction, there are a dozen different receivers that will work with phones, PDAs, headsets, MP3 players, handheld games, GPS units, laptops, batteries, cameras, and more. For example, the one for home use comes with a storage tray and can handle up to 4 devices and has a USB port to charge a fifth. A fall debut is expected, so sign up on their site if you would like to be notified when the Powermats become available.
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