Amid hype, Apple iPhone expansion also runs risks (AP) 9. July 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computer Sweden, Computers , add a comment<p><a href=”http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080709/ap_on_hi_te/apple_iphone”><img src=”http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080709/capt.3a6efab36a434e8c8d6183057cc4ddda.apple_iphone_nybz189.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=PFtv9o4m5NLDw4LbJU.dWA–” align=”left” height=”84″ width=”130″ alt=”In this June 9, 2008 file photo, attendees applaud as Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announces that the new entry level Apple iPhone 3G will cost $199 during his keynote speech at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. To sustain the momentum of the original iPhone's success and keep fickle consumers and Wall Street happy, the company needs a dramatic second act with the next generation of iPhones, which roll out Friday, July 11, 2008 with faster Internet access and lower retail prices. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, file)” border=”0″ /></a>AP - Apple Inc.'s iPhone has had a remarkable run over the past year, shaking up the stodgy design of cell phones and securing Apple a lucrative slice of the wireless business.</p><br clear=”all”/>
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Wired.com Readers’ Top Superhero Costumes
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When we put out the call to show us your best superhero costumes, we knew Wired.com readers would be up to the task. And we weren’t disappointed: From the Thing to the obscure Scarlet Spider, it’s clear that you people know and love your superheroes. And apart from a slightly odd fascination with Edward Scissorhands (who was represented in two separate entries — and who is really only a superhero among the emo crowd), we’re completely cool with that.
Left: The winning entry is “Used Electronics Man,” by Ryan Peters. Peters built the suit out of old electronics parts while taking summer school in college, and wore it to class one day. Peters’ creation combines the aesthetic of Robocop with the ingenuity of Peter Stark’s Iron Man suit, so although it’s not strictly speaking a superhero costume, it’s a worthy champion for the Gadget Lab contest.
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Justin Fields’ amazing custom-built costume is an incredibly faithful tribute to Marvel’s super-strong, scaly behemoth. The Thing was a close second to Used Electronics Man when the Gadget Lab polls officially closed, although subsequent, unofficial voting has since propelled him to the top of the reader’s choice list.
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Thomas Boggs’ entry is an obscure Spider-Man clone known as the Scarlet Spider. Yes, folks, this is an actual superhero — a supervillain, actually — not just some failed attempt at a Spider-Man costume. Boggs’ effort includes an impressive pair of web-shooters.
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Jessica Hurst’s costume is an over-the-top tribute to a British cartoon that came to life in a quickly-forgotten 1995 movie of the same name. The only thing missing from this awesome getup? A mutant kangaroo sidekick.
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Never fear, the “comfortably armored superhero of softly padded justice” is here! Reader “JD” submitted this entry, which is made entirely of industrial-grade carpet underlayment, found in a local dumpster. Now that’s recycling, folks.
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Crystal Foley sent in this photo of herself as one of the X-Statix, an attempt by Marvel at creating a more poppy, cynical brand of superhero. “I even made the stuffed Doop!” Foley writes.
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David Martindale writes, “This is me when I’m super.” We give him points for chutzpah: Since his “costume” exists entirely on the Photoshop plane, it’s a dubious entry for this contest. The bike is amazing, though.
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One of two submissions in the Scissorhands category, this one was sent in by Robert O’Brien. One criticism: The blades look a little dull.
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Ed Steel’s costume owes more to the classic, 1960s-era TV show than the more recent Heath Ledger reinterpretation of the Joker in Dark Knight. Still, we like it: He’s got the demonic grin down pat.
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Marc-Antoine L. Frenette and companion pose as Captain Jack Sparrow, a superhero among pirates.
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Clare McDermott strikes a pose as Barbarella, complete with futuristic ray gun. You go, girl!
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Wikipedia defines an aquitard as “an impermeable layer along an aquifer.” It’s not clear to us how that translates into bicycle helmets and spandex, but it must make sense to Sarah Crane, who submitted this photo with the note, “We are aquitards. Our super power is the ability to stop water.”
Madden NFL 09 Soundtrack Revealed 8. July 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computers, Hacks & Mods, Halloween , add a commentBusta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park and the Offspring among notable contributors.
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"Rock Band" ready to roll out second edition (Reuters)
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computers, The Register , add a comment<p><a href=”http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080708/tc_nm/game_dc”><img src=”http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080709/2008_07_08t172642_450×250_us_game.jpg?x=130&y=72&q=85&sig=QYQyRXl4yePrEdDTtAaPVg–” align=”left” height=”72″ width=”130″ alt=”An undated screenshot from the Electronic Arts video game 'Rock Band.' (Electronic Arts/Handout/Reuters)” border=”0″ /></a>Reuters - “Guitar Hero” won't be the only
music videogame to launch its sequel in time for the holidays.</p><br clear=”all”/>
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Homebrew Nintendo DS music apps
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Wonderful collection of homebrew Nintendo DS music apps via Waxy. Source code available for some of them too.
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Nintendo DS MIDI.
Nintendo DS homebrew paint application.
DSMidiWifi - Nintendo DS wireless MIDI controller.
Tracker for Nintendo DS, DS homebrew music roundup.
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Sinclair watch will make a geek grin
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This wrist watch is modeled after a Sinclair ZX81 from the early 1980s. Although it looks like telling time with this watch would be very difficult it’s a nice homage to the past that someone thought should be worn on your wrist. Unfortunately we don’t have very much info on who built this or where to find it, but it’s pretty inspiring (in a retro way) nonetheless.
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Gentoo oppdateres
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computers, IT Avisen , add a commentI fjor hoppet Gento over den siste store oppdateringen nć er ny versjon klar
Canon PowerShot A470
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The latest entry-level model from Canon’s PowerShot range comes under the spotlight.
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Researchers Track Disease With Google News, Google.org Money
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computer Sweden, Computers, IT Avisen , add a commentEpidemiologists are tracking global disease by parsing Google News sources and public health list-serves into data that could provide an early warning about the next big disease outbreak.
Microsoft Plans To Ship Service Pack 3 Of Windows XP Soon (TechWeb) 7. July 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computers, Imaging , add a commentTechWeb - InformationWeek - Microsoft is apparently trying to prevent problems similar to the ones that followed the release of the software to the general public in May.
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JVC LT-42DA8BJ 42in LCD TV
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The LT-42DA8BJ’s design is more run-of-the-mill than fancy showpiece, but can the same be said of its picture quality? John finds out.
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Maverick Software reborn as iPhone game developer
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computers, SiliconValley , add a commentMaverick Software — a casual Mac game developer started by Glenda Adams of Aspyr Media — is back with iPhone and iPod touch games.
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FĂ€ngelse hotar Ericssonchefer
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Fem chefer pÄ Ericsson hotas av fÀngelse för skattebrott. Domen mot de Ätalade kommer att avkunnas i veckan.
Meridian F80 2.1 Home-Entertainment System 3. July 2008
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Meridian teams up with Ferrari to deliver a compact Hi-Fi system. Strange but true.
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BurnLounge Crashes, Burns Promoter 2. July 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computers, IT Avisen, The Register , add a commentVictims of BurnLounge’s deceptive offer to allow users to launch their own digital music storefronts can take solace in the fact the FTC has collared the men behind the scheme. Even better, one of them can’t afford his $118,000 fine.
Former VP of HP Charged with IBM Trade-Secret Theft 1. July 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computer Sweden, Computers, Notebook and Laptops , add a commentA former vice president of Hewlett Packard is being charged with forwarding trade secrets to his superiors, data he is accused of stealing from his former employer, IBM.
France Telecom var redo att höja
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computers, Hacks & Mods , add a commentDet franska budet pÄ Teliasonera kunde ha höjts till 65 kronor, uppger France Telecoms finanschef till Le Monde.
Rhapsody (Summer 2008) 30. June 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computer Sweden, Computers , add a commentRhapsody remains an excellent subscription music site and now offers rudimentary Verizon integration, even if it doesn’t really distinguish itself from other DRM-free MP3 stores otherwise.
MPAA helps land criminal conviction in P2P piracy case (CNET)
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Cellphones, Computers, The Register , add a commentCNET - The Motion Picture Association of America has helped convict an administrator for EliteTorrents.org, a peer-to-peer site, of felony copyright infringement and conspiracy, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
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Mandagsveggen: Byer 29. June 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Computer Sweden, Computers, The Register , add a commentStart uka med en ny og frisk skrivebordsbakgrunn via vćrt faste mandagsinnslag. Denne uka tar vi en tur ut pć byen.
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