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CinematographHD case mod conceals monster video editing rig

Filed under: Desktops Oh sure, Stealth could've just phoned up NextComputing or ACME in order to acquire a beastly (albeit portable) LCD-infused desktop, but seriously, where's the joviality in that? Instead, this clearly skilled individual decided to concoct a custom rig of his own, complete with t... (original story)

Vodafone's BlackBerry Storm art department all soon to be fired

Filed under: Cellphones digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Blackberry_Storm_Runs_iPhone_OS'; We can't put our finger on it, but there's something vaguely familiar about this new Storm 9500.In case you're reading this after these images get taken down -- which they inevitably will be -- this was th... (original story)

BlackBerry Storm bows, comes next month to Verizon and Vodafone

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds A storm's arrival typically isn't something to celebrate, but we're going to make a notable exception here seeing how the BlackBerry Storm is less of a destructive weather pattern and more of an incredibly hot smartphone -- arguably RIM's hottest to date. Fit to it... (original story)

Available in Japan in November: Yamaha's High End Amp (A-S700) and CD Player (CD-S700)

Yamaha just announced the November Japan release of a new amplifier, and CD player. The A-S700 amp (500€) is affordable (compared to the A-S1000) and provides an RMS power output of 90Wx2 at 8Ω, a THD of 0.019%, a signal-noise ratio of 98dB, and a frequency response ... (original story)

London restaurant claims fame with touch-sensitive tables, colorful menu projectors

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets A chic London restaurant and bar called Inamo is making patrons' dining experiences digital by projecting colorful menus and aesthetic patterns onto touch-sensitive tabletops. When browsing, patrons can preview the food as if it were on the plate in front of them -- only f... (original story)

DirecTV confirms HD DVR / receiver glitch, apologizes profusely

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment So it's true -- hordes of DirecTV users weren't just dreaming about a glitch that required a painstaking reboot to start the week off. DirecTV has sent out e-mails to loads of affected users which were unexpectedly forced to mash the red "Reset" button located w... (original story)

Verizon and Vodafone (Update: and Telus!) finally speak up about the Storm

At long last, Verizon and Vodafone have officially acknowledged that they plan to offer the Storm in the coming weeks. Prepped to fit the needs of the enterprise user who may be tempted to sway from RIM, this much-coveted handset is the first touchscreen BlackBerry. With the 480×360 screen, 3.... (original story)

BlackBerry Storm 9500 hands-on

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/First_hands_on_with_RIM_s_iPhone_killing_BlackBerry_Storm'; RIM's a little late to the touchscreen party, but comes bearing goodies. The BlackBerry Storm is a beast of a phone in more ways than one. Fronted by a meaty, high-reso... (original story)

Peugeot HYmotion3 Compressor concept is high tech, low risk

Filed under: Transportation An eco-friendly future might be right around the corner, and on Peugeot's HYmotion3 Compressor concept scooter you can take that corner with just the right balance of safety and power. At 29bhp, this new prototype gets 118 MPG thanks to its hybrid powertrain, and is quite... (original story)

Starbucks wiped from Apple's site, but what does it mean?

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio, Wireless Fresh off an extensive corporate decaffeination downsizing and a scaling back of its foray into music sales, it's a fair question to ask: just how ironclad is Starbucks' commitment to rolling out iTunes WiFi Music Store integration across ... (original story)

BlackBerry Storm bows, comes next month to Verizon and Vodafone

Filed under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, GSM, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, UMTS, CDMA, HSUPA A storm's arrival typically isn't something to celebrate, but we're going to make a notable exception here seeing how the BlackBerry Storm is less of a destructive weather pattern and more of an incred... (original story)

3D Translucent Laser Display Will Turn Windows Into Billboards [3D Lasers]

Sony has teamed up with the Max-Planck Institute in Germany to create a flexible, translucent display that creates 3D multi-color images from laser beams. The all-organic screen uses a chemical reaction called photoexcitation to render images, where energy moves from the lasers to the screen and â€... (original story)

HAL Robot Exoskeletons Available for Rent [Faster, Better, Stronger]

The day for you to strap yourself into a robotic exoskeleton and fight crime the way your normally flabby limbs would never have let you has come! Cyberdyne, the Japanese company responsible for the HAL (hybrid assistive limb) prototype robot suit, is starting rentals this week. The price for being... (original story)

ThinkSecret Creator Returns to the Internet, Still Talking About Apple [Apple]

Remember Nicholas Ciarelli, the precocious tween who started a successful Apple rumor blog only to have it shuttered by the company's legal team? He's now posting on the DailyBeast, and he's got some interesting things to say about his favorite plaintiff: namely that since the negative PR resulting ... (original story)

Evangelion USB Memory Stick Unboxing!

A month ago we introduced a cute USB memory stick in the shape of Rei from Evangelion. We here at Akihabara News couldn’t resist buying it! And yes, it’s very kawaii. We love it! Get one now on GeekStuff4U.com... Reader Comments (original story)





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