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Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro Unboxed

31. October 2006

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Now that the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros are out, my good buddy Eugene’s wait is finally over. In fact, he has already gotten his hands on one! I bet right now, he is giggling like a little girl while setting up the MacBook Pro. More photos below. Thanks, Eugene, for sharing your little unboxing [...]

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The All New iPod Shuffle Finally Ships

31. October 2006

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After more than a month since its announcement in September, the second edition of the iPod Shuffle is finally shipping. The world’s smallest digital music player and just $79, the 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs(1) on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it [...]

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Cook An Egg on a Xbox 360!

30. October 2006

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As most of you might know, Xbox 360 can run a little hot. But who knew it was actually hot enough to whip up some horrible-looking scrambled eggs. Some dude by the name of Brett has gotten the dreaded Three Red Lights of Death on his Xbox 360, which is unfortunately no longer under warranty. So [...]

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China’s Sexy Singing Robot

28. October 2006

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She (or should I say ‘it’?) doesn’t move naturally yet, but it sure is a good start to world domination by sexy dominatrix robots. Her makers named her Dion, so that makes her a blonde that sings mandarin songs. Check out the video.

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DIY Magnetic Power Connector for your ThinkPads. Just like Apple’s.

27. October 2006

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You will love this if you have: - an IBM ThinkPad. - a love for DIY’ing. - serious Macbook-envy. Breath from Instructables has published a detailed step-by-step guide to make your very own magnetic power connector for your ThinkPad. Materials used are commonly found in hardware stores. So instead of worrying about the cost, you should be worrying [...]

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The Self-Collapsing and Self-Assembling Robotic Chair

26. October 2006

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Alright, this seems really pointless, but it’s pretty cool nonetheless. It would have been even cooler if it could just assemble a little faster. Created by Raffaello D’Andrea and Max Dean, the Robotic Chair is meant to be an art piece that employs robotic technology. By communicating with a computer, the disassembled chair is able [...]

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Chevillotte (Very)Tables. Elegant Desk by Day, Pool Table by Night.

25. October 2006

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Not everyone has the luxury of space in his or her house. And finding a spot for something as large as a pool table can be quite a headache. All is not lost though, as there is now Chevillotte (Very)Table, which is both a regular table and a pool table. The table utilizes a crank [...]

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Macbook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo Out! Earlier than Expected.

24. October 2006

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We thought the Macbook Pro equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors would be out only next month. Some even predicted as early as next week. Boy, are we wrong. Because Apple has just announced the new Macbook Pro today! Unfortunately, the regular Macbooks are not getting the lovin’ yet. Apart from the upgrade of Core [...]

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Rocket-Powered Truck

24. October 2006

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This mean-looking truck is rocket-powered! Not just any rocket mind you, but a 2,750-pound thrust nitrous oxide rocket. The engine is controlled by a handheld gaming controller, and a dash-mounted LCD lets both the driver and the passenger enjoy looking at the engine while setting grasses on fire. It’s a pity that we didn’t get the [...]

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Ever Wondered How Mosquito Repelling Cellphones Sound?

23. October 2006

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Thanks to Miss Katie from Shiny Shiny, we now know how awful these cellphones sound. They emit a very high pitched sound, which is supposedly mosquito repelling. I recall reading somewhere that these sound-based repellents don’t really work. So if you have to get one of these, do make sure you prepare a bagful of [...]

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