August 25, 2005Technorati - Top Searches this HourTechnorati is tracking almost 16 million blogs now so they can produce a pretty good picture of what's going on in the blogosphere. I like checking-in on the "Top Searches this Hour" report - it's a good way to find out what people are talking about. Top Searches this Hour: (top 5 items, it lists 10)  August 17, 2005Microsoft Research
August 16, 2005N3-B Jason Sui Speakers
I wouldn't call myself an audiofile - I haven't updated my stereo components in years, but these 150 watt speakers by Jason Sui caught my attention. The N3-Bs sure put the black box look to shame - cool!
Researching where to actually buy a set of these things led me to the weird world of urban vinyl toys - no not that kind of toy. Take a look at some of these things - expensive toys but I think it's because they're limited editions. Buy [Via] Kidrobot [Via] Fader.com August 11, 2005Toyota Land Cruiser - 50th Anniversary Book
"This lush, full-colour special edition traces the development of the Land Cruiser from the very first BJ model to the latest luxury series. You'll see extraordinary photographs of Land Cruisers in action around the world, from the deserts of the Middle East to the ice shelf of Antarctica. The book includes interviews with successive generations of Toyota chief engineers, who share their own unique perspectives and anecdotes about Land Cruisers through the years. Buy Your Copy Tivo Downloads
I love my Tivo - I still rate it as one of the smartest purchases I've ever made. I'm going to love it even more when they start supporting downloadable content. Better yet, they're teaming up with NetFlix to make it happen - I love NetFlix.
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So you're a Geek - dreaming about how much better your life is going to be when you have a Windows Mobile powered Treo 650 or maybe the HP HW6700 - you haven't decided yet. One thing is for sure - you've got to wear it with pride. The people over at Civilian are all over it. Civilian Harness System Bags help you show of your bling bling.
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Treo 670 - Windows Mobile?
The Rumor Mill is buzzing about the Treo 670 - an as yet announced Windows Mobile version of the already popular Treo 650 smartphone from Palm. Are the rumors true? The guys over at Engadget think so but I'm still skeptical. If the rumors are true it's the beginning of the end for Palm's OS. Maybe this is why Palm split their software and hardware divisions up. Maybe this is why Jeff Hawkins (Founder) moved on to new things at Palm - there's something new in the works at Palm - maybe they are tossing the OS - maybe the rumors are true.
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Categories: tech.commentary, tech.commentary.google, tech.commentary.mobile Technorati Tags: treo treo670 670 windowsmobile August 05, 2005Creative Zen Vision
Am I getting old? Is my perspective on hardware innovation in the consumer electronics category jaded by money lost to early adopter impulses?
There's a lot of buzz in the blogosphere this week about Creative's Zen Vision PMP. A $400 gadget that displays photos, and video content. It can also be used to play audio files but Creative is pitching it as a photo and video player primarily. Why are people excited about this? Do consumers really want to tote around gigabytes of photos and video content? It isn't small - you'd need a "man purse" to carry it around with you. I don't get it. Popular Reviews: Creative Zen Vision Portable Video Player [MobileWhack] August 04, 2005Posted by Cale | Permalink
Categories: popculture.commentary, shopping Technorati Tags: Bush Shirt StandPoint.us Vader August 03, 2005Japan/Tokyo - "Hard Gay" Comedian
I dropped in on a post titled "Who is Hard Gay?" while visiting the ODK. Apparently, this guy runs/dances around Tokyo trying to loosen everybody up a little. Funny stuff.
"Hard Gay is a faux homosexual that dresses in stereotypical tight leather clothing and runs around the streets of Tokyo performing acts of "social improvement" while thrusting his hips and yelling "Woooo!". Confused? Maybe it's best if you just see for yourself..." - ODK Watch the video (WMV) - really, watch it. August 01, 2005Who's talking about your site?Frédérick Giasson's new service, Talk Digger, helps you see the shockwaves your blog is sending through the Blogosphere - ripples too. palmit.com might produce a ripple but there needs to be wind ; ) Tumor
Wow! David LaPuma (Rutgers student) recently documented the removal of a benign meningioma (tumor) from his head - lots of pictures flickr style. It's a little nasty but I'm sure a lof of people are going to appreciate his effort to share the experience - beats Web MD. Just another cool example of how "social computing" can bring us all closer together. Thanks David! Virgin Galactic
Want a ride to Space in 2008? Virgin Galactic is taking reservations for space flights now.
Back in 2004 Sir Richard Branson (Virgin), Burt Rutan (Scaled Composites), and Paul Allen (the initial investor), announced a historic partnership. Virgin would license the technology behind SpaceShipOne (SS1) (the ship Burt Rutan developed to win the Ansari X Prize) and start offering public space flights in 2 to 3 years. Watch one of the 1st flights. Still want a ride? Starting this week you can actually reserve your flight. Additionally, Rutan and Branson announced today that they're forming a new company called The Spaceship Company of all things. |
