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Your Old Favorites Going Mobile!

May 21, 2008 Author: jinxie | Filed under: Gadgets, Video Games

If you’re like me ladies, you keep your DS lite and a small stock of games in your purse. I’m the type of person who dreads sitting around waiting with absolutely NOTHING to do. I’m a mobile gaming fanatic. If I’m not on my DS, I’m whipping out the solitaire on my ipod or Tetris on my cell! Cell phone gamers can look forward to old favorites like Street Fighter and Megaman to your phone! (more…)

The DS and 360 Can Do the Nasty

May 20, 2008 Author: raychul | Filed under: Family Gaming, Gadgets, News, Video Games

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The impossible is possible and the unthinkable has been done! The Nintendo DS and the Xbox 360 can be and have been connected and linked up!

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Inspector Gadget: Go-Go-Gadget Malfunction!

May 19, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets
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Inspector Gadget, an animated series that ran from 1983 to 1986, introduced us to the world of a maladroit cyborg inspector_gadget.jpgdetective, a goody two shoes youngster, and a masquerading dog with a speech-impediment.

Inspector Gadget, relying on his built-in arsenal of gadgets, always managed to stumble his way through his Metro City Police Department missions. Rarely, did Gadget’s anatomical gadgets ever prove to be of any damn help. But, he somehow always managed to get the job done by way of Penny, Brain, or just plain freakin’ luck. Let’s take a look at the list of gadgets that appeared on the popular cartoon series:

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ASIMO Conducts The Detroit Symphony Orchestra

May 16, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets
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Honda’s humanoid robot, ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), made a special appearance during renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s performance with the DSO to benefit Detroit’s youth music programs on May 13. Much to everyone’s delight, ASIMO took over the conductor role during “The Impossible Dream” from the musical Man of La Mancha.

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The Evolution of Cell Phones

May 14, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets

cell-phone-sign.gif Warning signs such as these that prohibit the use of my cupola to the world makes my involuntary Fists of Fury flare up, which is a painful sign that cell phones are such an extreme and pervasive par..Excuse me, I have to take this call. (more…)

Courtesy of BBSpot, we bring you the Top 11 People You’ll Find at a Geek Convention:

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Nikon & Ashton Kutcher For COOLPIX

May 8, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets

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I would have liked to have been at the Nikon board meeting that was the stepping stone in hiring Ashton Kutcher as the face of their COOLPIX digital cameras. “We want the line to be synonymous with youth and sophistication. Is Kelso from Dude, Where’s My Car available?”


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AT&T’s Budding Mother’s Day Commercial

May 7, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets

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Ew. There’s something about cell phones suggestively erupting from Mother’s Day flowers that just confuses me. (more…)

Hello Kitty Charges into Photovoltaics

May 7, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets

hellokittysolarcharger.jpgHello Kitty has had its face emblazoned on over 20,000 products that range from oil rigs to urinal cakes, so why not dabble in solar power?

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Mother’s Day Worst Gadgets Gift Guide

May 6, 2008 Author: Clare | Filed under: Gadgets
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you may be wondering how to repay the woman that brought you into this world. Plasma TVs, MP3 players, PDAs? But, wait, ask yourself this: Is she more Mother Brain than Mother Theresa? If so, check out GEN’s list of the worst Mother’s Day gadgets. Nothing’s too good, or bad, for the most important woman in your life.

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