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  • Sony Ericsson’s X10 mini meets the FCC

    Sony Ericsson’s X10 mini meets the FCC

    The biggie-sized X10 is now shipping in parts of the world, but let's be honest: every once in a while, you'd probably rather carry around a tiny scale replica of the thing. Of course, Sony Ericsson was happy to oblige with the announcement of the X10 mini back in February -- and now, it looks like we're getting close to finally enjoying some face time with the smallest (and arguably cutest) Android device to come out of a top-tier manufacturer. The version that just scored FCC approval isn't for US sale on account of its Euro-only 3G bands, but at least they'll be the cutest, smallest 3G bands you've ever seen.

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  • RC model of Star Trek USS ENTERPRISE swimming underwater (video)

    RC model of Star Trek USS ENTERPRISE swimming underwater (video)

    I'm not an RC gadget expert, but modding static model kits of space ships so that they're water-proof and can be RC-controlled to make them then "fly underwater" seems like a very, very geeky thing to do to me. Take this 1/350 scale replica of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A space ship from Star Trek, for example. Some person [JP] in Yokosuka, Japan, bought the static kit and transformed it into a space ship that can move and be RC-controlled underwater. The people belonging to the "underground" circle of these self-made gadgets call themselves "Aqua Modelers" and meet up on a regular basis [IT] to exchange ideas and show off their works each year. The last one apparently just took place a couple of days ago. Video after the jump.

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