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The PlayStation 2 Drops to $100 for April Fools [Consoles]
Oh Sony, you fooled the internet! Everyone thought (and still hopes) that you were going to announce something big and important today. Instead, the PS2 will officially drop to $100 starting tomorrow. [PlayStation Blog]
OCZ DIY Netbook: A Build-a-Bear for the Basement-Dwelling Crowd [NetBooks]
Netbooks are everywhere, and yours just doesn’t have the nerd cachet it used to. If this really bothers you, you may want to consider building your own netbook, like the OCZ Neutrino.
On paper, the Neutrino is like virtually every other 10-incher on the market, with a 1.6GHz Atom, Intel integrated graphics, 1.3MP webcam, standard port set and b/g Wi-Fi. The rest—that is, memory, HDD/SDD, and a card reader—is up to you. It could be a fun project for the hands-on type, and will additionally give you more future control over your purchase as opposed to other low-end netbooks, the innards of which are often soldered and riveted into permanence for no apparent reason.
The cost of denying an OCZ assembly line employee his job in these trying times is a mere $279. [OCZ]
Lightning Review: Tinge Razor Massager, Shaver Combo Gadget [Tinge]
A couple months ago, a company asked if I was interested in reviewing their razor/personal massager combo. I said sure, never expecting them to send one all the way over to China. Well, they did.
And so now, since it’s my last day, I’m lightning reviewing the Tinge Razor.
The Pitch: It looks like and actually works as a razor (it even comes with cartridges), but when you put the cap on and press some set of buttons, it turns into a personal massager with 32 different speed and mode combinations.
The Price: $99 gets you the Tinge Razor, its charging base, universal power adapter, two shaving razor cartridges and a bottle of gel.
The Verdict: For some odd reason (hint, visa regulations of a certain country I reside in), I find myself traveling a lot, and lemmee tell ya – does it get stressful! So having a personal massager around that, incidentally, also functions as a shaver was actually more useful than I first thought.
The actual massage was pleasant, if not as strong as it could have been – though that could have been due to me not charging it long enough. I especially liked “mode four” of the five different modes you could choose from: it starts from a low roll and escalates in power.
Not having to worry about what the voltage of whatever country I’m in is was a big plus. The fact that I could pull it out anytime and get a massage discreetly was an even bigger plus. Though I’m not sure exactly what I need to be discreet about. Can’t a girl loosen up some muscles without being judged? Geez.
What? It’s for use on my… what?
Okay… if you say so. But I don’t know, she didn’t seem to enjoy it that much. [My Tinge]
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GoPro Attached to Surfboard For Recording Awesome Wipeouts [GoPro]
The GoPro Hero Sports Camera seriously is cool, and watching Brian toppling over himself on a snowboard made me want to search for even more GoPro videos. Enter sexy Spanish surfer wiping out. Swooon.
This time, the GoPro (Surf Hero) was attached to Kike Aradas‘ board as he surfed the waves off Madrid. The short film, about five minutes of what looks like watery heaven, will be playing at the Surffilm Festibal7 2009. [Daily Motion]
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Skype For iPhone Now Available in the US [IPhone Apps]
Apple’s just about finished rolling out Skype for iPhone, and now US residents can go download the VoIP app for themselves.
Our quick test showed that voice quality is quite good—definitely on par or better than actual 3G calling over AT&T’s network—and connects rather quickly. It’s unfortunate that 2.2.1 doesn’t have background notifications, so there’s no way somebody could Skype you unless you had the app open all the time.
What’s also interesting is that voice calling only works when you’re on Wi-Fi in the 2.2.1 firmware, popping up a restriction message if you’re on 3G, but 9to5Mac says it works just fine in the 3.0 firmware. Not sure whether that’s because the 3.0 developer’s beta is less locked down, but it’s one pretty good reason to risk the upgrade. [App Store]
Honda Asimo Creators Turning Your Brain into the Ultimate Robot Controller [Thought Control]
You know what I think the worst thing about having a robot army is? You have to press buttons. It’s much more satisfying to get every automaton to do your bidding by just thinking it.
Apparently, the people at Japan’s Honda Research Institute had the same idea, because they’ve now partnered with ATR and Shimadzu Corp. to come up with a way to use your brain as a robot remote control.
Called BMI (Brain Machine Interface – not the acronym that tells you you’re fat), the tech uses electroencephalography, which measures slight electrical currents, and near-infrared spectroscopy, which looks at brain blood flow. Putting the two together gives you up to 90% accurate robot control without the use of physical implants.
Unfortunately, you still have to strap yourself to this giant chair and ridiculous-looking cap that kind of makes you resemble Dark Helmet from Spaceballs. But one day, when your mobile minions appear suddenly in the horizon, wordlessly laying waste to your enemies with nary a peep from you… oh, how glorious a time it shall be. [Akihabara News]
AirCoaster3D iPhone App Catches Your Constipated Expressions During the Economy Rollercaster [IPhone App]
Who said the economy was all doom and gloom? The AirCoaster3D iPhone app lets you create your own rollercoasters—even to the stock market. Thank goodness I invested into Campbell’s Soup. Thanks, Stephen Colbert!
You can design your own tracks, sound effects and themes or ride a randomly generated track. You can also download custom tracks (the Dow Jones and Apple tracks are created by others). The app is available in iTunes for a dollar. Speaking of which… does anyone have a track for Moto? No more cheesy post-rollercoaster Albert-Einstein hair photos for me! [TechCrunch]
Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 Is a Sleekly Satisfying Synthesizer [Synthesizer]
The Operator 1 is a portable synth and MIDI controller that lets you sample Beyonce, work your tweaking magic, and convert your sounds instantly to MP3.
This tiny machine measures about 4″ x 11″ and is less than 0.5-inches thick. The OP-1 features color-coded and user-friendly design and an OLED display. Connect the OP-1 to your laptop to control your software sequencer or use it as stand-alone synth. Transfer recorded music from your computer via the USB 2.0 port or sample beats from the handy built-in FM radio. You can also record tunes into the built-in microphone and share your work through the built-in speaker or connect external devices. Check out a sound test posted on Boing Boing. 100 pre-release OP-1′s will be sent for beta-testing “when the time is right.” Soon, we hope. [Teenage Engineering via Boing Boing Gadgets]
My Weak Muscles Need This Self-Pulling Suitcase [Suitcase]
I have the musculature of a ten-year-old. Thus, I really want this self-propelled suitcase that holds up to 70 lbs and scoots at up to 3 MPH.
The electric motor engages when you tilt your suitcase between 15 and 35 degrees, transferring 85% of the weight onto the wheels and off of your arm. Each charge lasts 2 1/4 hours and can be taken up to 1 3/4 miles. Unfortunately, the $1,300 price tag means it’s cheaper to rent a dude at $10 an hour for 130 hours to carry your suitcase for you than it is to buy one. [Hammacher via Random Good Stuff]
Man Arrested For Crashing Motorized Barstool While Intoxicated [Vehicles]
A Newark, Ohio man was busted for an OVI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) when he crashed his motorized barstool on a public street.
Despite the fact that the whole idea of a motorized barstool conjures up images of drunken racing leagues, obtaining one is as simple as Google search. So, my guess is that this isn’t the first time something like this has happened. [610WTVN via Fark and Newark Advocate]
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