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Bluetooth headset

Candypants — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:53:33 +0800

Do you guys use headsets for your phone? If so, is there any brand/type especially worth it? Right now I’m looking at some of Bose’s headsets, but they’re rather expensive…

Samsung Invented an Incredibly Weird Way to Zoom-I

Candypants — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:29:15 +0800

How do you zoom in on your phone? Multitouch is pretty easy! Double tapping is nice too. But how about this? Samsung's new optional zoom in feature in TouchWiz 4.0 (browser only) lets you zoom in by placing both your thumbs on the screen and moving the phone back and forth.
Did I lose you? Okay, watch the video from Android Community:
Basically, if you move the phone (with your two thumbs pressed against the screen) toward you, the browser will zoom in. If you move the phone away from you, the browser will zoom all the way out. It's nice to see in action...until you realize you'll probably never use it. Whenever I pull out my phone, it's typically at the same distance everytime. I don't like it when it's too close or too far, this new experimental zooming feature would make me change my phone position every time. So it's cool in theory! But silly nonsense in real life. - Gizmodo

http://gizmodo.com/#!5786910/samsung-i...n-on-your-phone

Apple Peel 2nd Generation

Candypants — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:17:13 +0800

Read about the Apple Peel which came out last year – it’s a device that transform your iPod into an iPhone. I REALLY want one, but can’t seem to find any place that ships to here. And also, is it illegal to get one?

Solar powered phones

Candypants — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:28:44 +0800

Read an interesting article today about the development of solar panels on phones. Forget the Powermat, or any other charger! Would be awesome if this actually came out
http://blog.laptopmag.com/no-more-chargers...to-solar-panels

Connected clothing!

Candypants — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:41:43 +0800

I love-love-LOVE when gadgets get combined with apparel… so I was thrilled when I found the Rusty shirts with built-in earphones (http://shopna.rusty.com/section/Wired-Series/872.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByUpdatedDateDescending). I’d like to know how sustainable these shirts are since you have to wash them… Does anyone own something like this? Cool or waste of money?

Largest Spambot Quiet

Candypants — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:15:52 +0800

Thought it was worth sharing that apparently the world’s most active spam generator has gone quiet. See
http://techland.time.com/2011/03/17/the-wo...work-goes-quiet

Always wondered how it works and how much percentage of those enlargement stuff spam actually works. Anyone has a theory?

Sega helps Japan by putting Street Figher IV on sa

Candypants — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:23:39 +0800

Hey guys, for the one that didn’t know yet: Sega put the iPhone/iPod app Street Fighter 4 on sale for 99 cents and all proceeds will go the relief for earthquake victims in Japan. So if anyone wanted to buy it but thought it used to be to expensive.. this is your chance. And you’ll donate at the same time!
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/03/16/street-figh...ring-free-call/

DIY: iPod Nano Watch

Candypants — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:52:21 +0800

Not sure how we let this one slip by, but this Chinese DIY (do-it-yourself) genius has designed his own iPod nano watch using a knockoff iPod nano and pure ingenuity. I know this isn’t exactly a unique design, but you gotta give the guy credit. Who ever said the Chinese aren’t original?
It doesn’t look easy to me either…but maybe you’ve got the guts to do it yourself? If you do, please let me know and I’ll post it. I’d love to see what my readers have got in em… - GadgetsRepublic

http://gadgetsrepublic.com/diy-ipod-nano-watch

iMovie on iPad

Candypants — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:28:40 +0800

Hey guys, what do you guys use to play movies on the iPad? A German friend of mine told me a way to install iMovie without jailbreaking. Thought I’d share

• Install the latest version of iPhone Configuration Utility 3.3
• Download iMovie from iTunes
• Open iPhone Configuration Utility
• Click applications on the left and click ‘Open iMovie’
• Connect your iPad to your computer and click to install

That’s it The original link can be found here.
http://www.fscklog.com/2011/03/schnell-anl...-jailbreak.html

E-cigarettes

Candypants — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:34:43 +0800

Has anyone ever tried those e-cigarettes? How does it taste & has it ever worked to quit smoking?

Finally, A Realistic Taser Toy For Children

Candypants — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:17:21 +0800

Children: they like to hurt each other. I remember having rock fights when I was a kid, but that was back in the stone ages (rock joke!). Now kids have electronics, and, FINALLY, a realistic-looking and functional taser toy. That's right, it actually shocks. Some children may never grow hair on their balls! Or keep their lunch money.
• Ideal joke and monster toy.
• Get an electric shock by touching the baton when you touch the shock button.
• You can either shock to get you moving again or give some annoying persons a strong but harmless shock.
• Reusable and not dangerous if used properly.
• Great for jokes, fun and play.
• Adult shock toy, not for children or elders.
• Built-in flashlight, and it is safe to use if you don't touch the shock button.
Right, it's an "adult shock toy". Please, like I don't already have a car battery and alligator clips in the bedroom. I do is the thing. Plus a backup generator. Just sayin', you ever seen electricity arc between two nipples before? Me neither. But I have rubbed my socks on the carpet and touched my penis to the doorknob. What?! OH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED ZEUS BEFORE. - Geekologie

http://www.geekologie.com/2011/03/finally_...c_taser_toy.php

iPad 2 vs. original iPad: what’s changed?

Candypants — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:12:35 +0800

Shockingly enough, Apple found plenty of things to tweak and update on its spectacularly successful iPad. Alright, so the screen resolution didn't improve and we didn't get that ultra-speedy Thunderbolt connector on board, but the iPad 2 is thinner and lighter while somehow becoming more powerful -- a 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 SOC lurks within. Check out our full breakdown of the key spec differences in the chart after the break. It's great fun, we promise!

P.S. - While you're poring over these stats, don't forget that Apple's decided to slap a $100 price cut on the original iPads, making them eminently more desirable today than they were yesterday. - Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/ipad-2-...anged/op-we-go/

BlackBerry PlayBook to support Android apps?

Candypants — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:34:16 +0800

I switched from RIM to Apple, and thinking to switch to Android now, but I have always had a weakness for the good old Blackberry. Apparently RIM is not looking for ways to get Android apps working on their PlayBook, which would be awesome! Could this be a big boost for the PlayBook sales?

Alcohol testers

Candypants — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:52:28 +0800

Hey guys, here’s a somewhat odd question (or maybe it’s not that weird). I’m looking for those things you can blow in to test the alcohol percentage in your blood. Is it safe to buy this kind of stuff online? A friend is turning 21 and we’re gathering goodie bags with party favors

BlackBerry Already Running Android Apps?

Candypants — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:29:34 +0800

ShopSavvy, creator of the fantastic barcode reader/shopping assistant app, noticed something, well, peculiar in their logs. It shows that people in Waterloo, Ontario (where RIM is based) using the Android ShopSavvy app on Blackberry phones. The devices tracked are:
• BlackBerry 8300 ran ShopSavvy on January 31, 2011
• BlackBerry 8600 ran ShopSavvy on January 17 and 24, 2011
• BlackBerry 8520 ran ShopSavvy on February 7, 2011
This Android app trail that leads back to RIM actually corroborates a previous report of the BlackBerry PlayBook being able to run Android apps. Or maybe it's nothing, those devices are just variations of the Curve, not a PlayBook. Nevertheless, if true, it's very interesting to see RIM using Android apps to their advantage is a pretty smart move but it's unclear how Google will react (they do have strict Android Market rules).
-Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/#!5769588/blackberr...ng-android-apps

Refurbished Xbox controllers

Candypants — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:41:23 +0800

I’m looking for a site where I can purchase refurbished xbox controllers (non-american, cause need to send them to Italy). Anybody has recommendations?

What’s next after touchscreens? Touchless devices.

Candypants — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:23:29 +0800

I read an interesting article today about how 10 years ago we probably didn’t imagine to have touchscreens as a standard for phones today. Then the article mentioned the next development, which is touchless devices. Think Kinect, but then for phones… I must say, it sounds attractive for in the car. What do you guys think?

Sleep monitoring apps

Candypants — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:27:08 +0800

I heard of an iPhone app that monitored your sleep, but was never convinced enough to actually pay for it. Now a friend of mine tried the Sleep-As-A-Droid app for her Android and said it’s actually pretty cool. Has anyone here tried it and maybe uses it more frequently? In other words… is it worth to purchase?

Anti-Sleep Pilot for iPhone

Candypants — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:49:20 +0800

After the sleep observation app, now comes the app that prevents you from falling asleep when behind the wheel. It calculates your fatigue level from the distance you’ve been driving, recommends you to take breaks and gives you simple tasks to stay awake. If even detects when you doze off. Brilliant. I need this app
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/02/anti-sleep-pilot-iphone/

Tips for optimal use of li-ion batteries

Candypants — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:16:46 +0800

I read a useful article on Gizmode on li-ion batteries. Thought I’d share it with you. Here are the tips (sounds simple, but I don’t comply with them!) See link for full article.

• Do not let it run out completely all the time. Full discharge puts a lot of strain on the battery
• Do not keep a Li-ion battery fully charged all the time, either. If you don't use your battery it might suffer from capacity loss
• Keep your battery in cooler temperatures. Hot hot heat is not good for it
• If you're gonna store your battery, leave 40%-50% charge in and store it in a cool place (i.e. fridge).
http://gizmodo.com/#!5761317/how-to-ta...-li+ion-battery