Archive for February, 2009
Sony, Nintendo and Nokia sued for making gaming devices that do stuff
While most folks welcome gaming devices that do more than simply play games, Texas-based Wall Wireless LLC seems to think that’s a bit over the line, at least when it’s not getting a piece of the action. More specifically, the little known company says that Sony, Nintendo, and Nokia are infringing on its patent for [...]
Kindle 2 dissected, found to contain space for a SIM card
The Kindle 2′s only been in our hot little hands for a few hours, but the screwdriver-happy scamps at iFixit couldn’t resist — they’ve already ripped theirs into its many component pieces. Interestingly, the teardown revealed an empty space for a SIM card slot, which might indicate Amazon’s got firmer plans for the Kindle’s international [...]
PlayStation-induced palm lesions identified by Swiss scientists
It’s no Wiiitis, but Swiss scientists have ID’d a new skin disorder they believe came from prolonged gaming sessions. Dubbed “PlayStation palmar hidradentitis,” the condition is marked by painful lumps that appear on the palms. This Dr. House diagnosis came from a 12-year old girl who visited Geneva hospital with hand lesions allegedly from hours-long [...]
KFE’s new phone charger powered by zinc-air batteries, science
Those AA alkaline- and lithium-powered phone chargers are a totally handy (and relatively inexpensive) thing to throw into a bag and carry around in the event — the incredibly likely event — that you end up running your set dry at one time or another, but there’s a small problem: those AAs don’t go very [...]
Game Controllers Soap
You are not letting off the controller until your mum have to get you this controller soap to get you to bath. Alright, it’s a natural soap – No animal products, animal testing, detergents, sulfates or sugar solutions. Get yours here. More pictures after the break.
Marshal MAL-BD02U2 Blu-ray Drive
This is an affordable USB 2.0 external Blu-ray player and DVD burner from Marshal Japan, the MAL-BD02U2. It is priced at 9980 Yen (€85).
