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April 2009

luxeed u5 color-changing led keyboard available for pre-order adds mac, linux support

April 30, 2009 by technabob · Leave a Comment 

Remember the oh-so-cool Luxeed LED multicolor keyboard? This colorful desktop keyboard is about to get a new update for 2009.

Now Mac and Linux users can get in on the polychromatic action thanks to the new Luxeed U5 keyboard, which improves on the original Luxeed…

nintendo nes controller mouse: when can i buy one?

April 30, 2009 by technabob · Leave a Comment 

Technabob reader Joseph Ayoub sent me an tip this morning with the simple message “WaOo i found this ! It’s just awesome!” I couldn’t agree more.

While it turns out this NES-inspired mouse is just a foam model, somebody needs to put these into production…

iknow where you are: ipod nano gps hack

April 30, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

Engineer Benjamin Kokes used to work for the now-defunct GPS company Nemerix. While he was there, he started working on a GPS peripheral for the iPod nano as a personal challenge. From the looks of it, he still has quite a ways to go, but…

trend micro offers web security for psp and ps3 browsers, no one cares.

April 30, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

Anyone who owns an internet-capable device knows that browsing without a keyboard or a good keyboard interface is a pain in the ass. As a PSP and PS3 owner, I can say that that is the case with both systems, not to mention the pathetic,…

mass effect coming to iphone, hopefully the elevator rides will be short

April 30, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

You’re probably aware that the sequel to Bioware’s blockbuster action RPG Mass Effect is already in the works, but did you also know that a prequel will also be released? And that it’s on the iPhone? Well now you do.

The new game was leaked by…

xcm rumble joystick gives ps3 arcade gaming a serious shake-up

April 30, 2009 by technabob · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a serious arcade controller for your PlayStation 3? Then look no further than this new joystick from XCM.

The XCM Rumble Stick not only gives your PS3 games that authentic arcade feel, but offers built-in vibration feedback under the hood – a rarity…

pxp-900 retro 8/16/32-bit handheld video game system looks an awful lot like a psp

April 29, 2009 by technabob · Leave a Comment 

Does this handheld gaming system look familiar at all? When I first saw it, I had to do a double-take too.

While the PXP-900 steals more thant a few of it’s design cues from the Sony PSP, don’t expect it to play the latest PSP…

somniloquy: the future will be filled with environment-friendly pirates

April 29, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

People leave their computers on for a long time for various valid reasons: when backing up, scanning malware, reformatting and restoring because the malware couldn’t be removed, installing SP3 for the third time, downloading a large file via torrent, and being infected again. And that’s…

power up with ms. pac-man cupcakes

April 29, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

The simple shapes of Pac-Man and co. make them popular amongst decorative bakers, but sometimes, it’s not about simplicity, but instead about sheer dedication to a theme. These Ms. Pac-Man cupcakes are not only brilliant in and of themselves, but the backdrop really takes the (cup)cake.…

creative’s zen mx media player: for people on a monk’s budget

April 29, 2009 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

Creative has added another PMP to their Zen product line, and they’re calling it the Zen MX. While its specs are as exciting as meditation, it will sell for about a hundred bucks, so it’s a decent option for people who are looking for a…

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