Engadget Podcast 207 – 07.31.2010

Engadget Podcast 207 – 07.31.2010

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Engadget

The Engadget Podcasters are chattin’ re: magic, black magic, crack, GHB, Kmart, and Ashton. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Sadnes – Wicked Game 00:01:29 – New Amazon Kindle announced: $139 WiFi-only version and $189 3G model available August 27th in the US and UK 00:07:33 – Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs 00:13:30 – RIM takes control of blackpad.com, laughter takes control of our minds 00:13:53 – RIM’s 9.7-inch Blackpad rumored for November launch — yes, Blackpad 00:14:22 – RIM and AT&T event next Tuesday — BlackBerry slider and OS 6 en route?

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These Boots Were Made For Typing [Shoe]

These Boots Were Made For Typing [Shoe]

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Gizmodo

They’re not the flashiest keyboard shoes around but for those looking to add a subtle geeky touch to their wardrobe, this QWERTY keyboard shoe sole definitely does the trick. I wonder what what my WPM would be wearing them

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‘The Shack’ downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores

‘The Shack’ downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Engadget

Radio Shack is at it again, expanding your perceptions of the place that once actually sold radio components. A year after that ill-received ‘The Shack’ marketing campaign the company is now making a rather more substantial move, securing an arrangement with Target stores to see the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This has started with a 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year and into summer next, the expectation is to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations

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Tomorrow’s Skyline Blends Glass And Concrete With A Liberal Helping Of Green [Architecture]

Tomorrow’s Skyline Blends Glass And Concrete With A Liberal Helping Of Green [Architecture]

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Gizmodo

From green roofs to tree filled corridors to entire high rise floors left to plants and wildlife, forward looking architects are combining technology and imagination to bring nature into modern homes and buildings. More

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6 Takes On Apple’s Magic Trackpad [Magictrackpad]

6 Takes On Apple’s Magic Trackpad [Magictrackpad]

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Gizmodo

We think Apple’s Magic Trackpad marks the beginning of the end for Mac OS X . Other reviewers of the Magic Trackpad touched on other subjects. Here are the highlights of what they said.

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Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out with AMD quad-core potential

Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out with AMD quad-core potential

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Engadget

Once upon a time, Dell’s Zino HD promised desktop parts in a tiny box and didn’t quite deliver the goods, but it was still cute and powerful enough a mini-desktop to earn a spot on our holiday gift guide . This time round, it looks like Dell might actually fulfill that original pledge, as support documents leaked at the company’s website show the box sporting an AMD RS880M chipset capable of socketing Phenom II quad-core processors

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Dropbox launches a limited beta version for the BlackBerry

Dropbox launches a limited beta version for the BlackBerry

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in TheBoyGeniusReport

Popular online storage solution Dropbox has just launched its BlackBerry client as a limted beta.

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Don’t Throw a Brick Into Your Washing Machine [Destruction]

Don’t Throw a Brick Into Your Washing Machine [Destruction]

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Gizmodo

Actually screw it, you can if you want to. Seeing a washing machine have a seizure is totally worth it. [ Laughing Squid ] More

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An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]

An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Gizmodo

Google Earth’s an incredible (and incredibly useful) piece of software, but there’s still something to be said for the good old, three-dimensional globe.

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Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don’t drift but do shoot (video)

Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don’t drift but do shoot (video)

by Administrator on 31. Jul, 2010 in Engadget

To win at Mario Kart on a console you must master two things: drifting and power-ups. Half of that is replicated in these R/C Mario Kart toys, which we saw standing still last month but now can finally see in action motoring around what looks to be either Corporate Carpet Raceway or CDR Castle

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