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  • Steam shows that Mac gaming still has a long ways to go

    Steam shows that Mac gaming still has a long ways to go

    Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments
    Steam is finally available on OS X. That's awesome. But the platform still has a ways to go before a Mac is a viable gaming alternative to a PC. One look at Steam's Featured PC Games and Featured Mac Games will tell you that.

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  • DPS plug-in from Bongiovi Acoustics

    DPS plug-in from Bongiovi Acoustics

    Posted on March 16, 2010 | No Comments
    There’s a disturbing trend in music technology. Although home studios are rising, music is generally still recorded in specially designed environments and at high fidelity. Then for distribution, we compress the hell out of each track and do all sorts of terrible MP3-related things to them. And now, in order to repair the damage, we’re [...]

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  • Thanko’s Motion Sensor Spy Pen records video

    Thanko’s Motion Sensor Spy Pen records video

    Posted on February 3, 2010 | No Comments
    For some reason, Tokyo-based USB accessory maker Thanko has rolled out a slew of spy gadgets in the past weeks and months. About four weeks ago, Thanko gave us a spy pen that shoots video in HD, and today we are getting the Motion Sensor Spy Pen [JP]. The device looks like a regular ballpen, but it detects people moving in its vicinity and starts recording them on video automatically.

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  • Sprint puts out fact sheet for dual-mode U301 WiMAX modem, release imminent?

    Sprint puts out fact sheet for dual-mode U301 WiMAX modem, release imminent?

    Posted on December 19, 2009 | No Comments
    So Sprint just published an official fact sheet for a U301 USB modem with support for both WiMAX and EV-DO -- it's not accompanied by any press release or product page on Sprint's online store, but we can only assume this means that a release is around the corner. Of course, the dual-mode capability alone doesn't set it apart -- the carrier's existing U300 model already handles those duties with aplomb -- but what seemingly sets the U301 apart is its support for Mac OS. We'd just as soon they'd release drivers for the U300, but failing that, alright, fine, we'll take a new modem. If we're sustaining over 3Mbps down, we'll take a lot of carrier and manufacturer abuse, actually.

    Sprint puts out fact sheet for dual-mode U301 WiMAX modem, release imminent? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Thanko announces not one but two USB-powered, heated slippers

    Thanko announces not one but two USB-powered, heated slippers

    Posted on December 2, 2009 | No Comments
    It's Thanko time again. The Tokyo-based company, famous for gadgets like the USB-powered boob warmer, the USB eye warmer or the USB gloves, is now offering not one [JP] but two [JP] USB-powered, heated slippers - just in time for winter. I can't decide which one is uglier, but maybe you can.

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  • MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart

    MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart

    Posted on October 19, 2009 | No Comments

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    Let's be clear upfront that this isn't for the casual iPhone jailbreaker, but if you feeling like living on the edge, you can give your original model an added boost of MMS capability, or any device with OS 3.1.2 the power to tether. Highlighted in a series of tweets today by iPhone dev team lead MuscleNerd, whiterat (for MMS) and two-bit (for tethering) will get the job done, but both require tinkering with the baseband, which is exponentially more advanced and brick-inducing than, say, installing Cydia. Venture forth with the instructions beyond the read links below.

    [Via 9 to 5 Mac]

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    MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Dave Smith Instuments introducing Tetra

    Dave Smith Instuments introducing Tetra

    Posted on August 6, 2009 | No Comments
    I always liked the sound and design of Dave Smith Instruments. The new Tetra is no exception. This compact polyphonic synth is basically 4 Mophos put in one box, making it similar to a mini Prophet. More importantly the Tetra features USB connectivity for programming through the free editor that is compatible with MAC and Windows.Click for the details.

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  • The Go Mic goes with you

    The Go Mic goes with you

    Posted on August 4, 2009 | No Comments
    go-micThe cleverly named Go Mic is yet another USB microphone aimed at podcasters on-the-go, and anyone else trying to record decent audio outside of a professional studio. At $50, the Go Mic sits comfortably in the "Sure, why not" category of gadgets you can buy without suffering too much buyer's remorse.

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  • Tarot cards now available in 8-bit form

    Tarot cards now available in 8-bit form

    Posted on August 4, 2009 | No Comments
    c0b1_8_bit_tarot_cardsThe traditional Tarot deck has finally been updated with some new artwork, although the update didn't quite make it past the mid-to-late 80's. ThinkGeek is selling "8-Bit Tarot Cards" which look like a cross between the ancient mysteries and the also-ancient Nintendo Entertainment System.

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  • Bodega Launches Mac OS App Store

    Bodega Launches Mac OS App Store

    Posted on August 3, 2009 | No Comments
    bodega-icon IDFusion Software, the company behind Bodega, today announces the first public release of Bodega, a free application store for Mac applications. Bodega is a free download, for both users and developers, and creates simple process for people to discover great, new and old software, while also giving the developers an alternative way to sell their applications. The Bodega storefront also gives users links to press articles and blog postings, so they can see what writers have to say about the app. Bodega lets users purchase directly from developers as well. If the application is a paid app, you can download a free trial for most applications. If you are a developer, and would like to be included in the Bodega Store, IDFusion Software has setup a developer area with all the information needed.

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  • Review: Curse Client for World of Warcraft

    Review: Curse Client for World of Warcraft

    Posted on July 9, 2009 | 1 Comment
    World of Warcraft players are a notoriously picky bunch. They know what they like, what they don't like, and have absolutely no issue with telling you exactly how they feel. Loudly, and with many many petitions and forum postings. And that's just the basic game. When you get into modifications, you're into a whole new ballgame. And just making sure you have the most up to date software installed can turn into a major undertaking.

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