If you’re gonna ride around in a shopping cart, you might as well put a classic Mopar V8 engine under the hood. Because otherwise you could look like a total douchebag or something. [jalopnik]

Original post by Mark Wilson

The black Palm Centro is available on Sprint’s site now for $99 with contract. [sprint via crunchgear]

Original post by Mark Wilson

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Mirroring the premature trademark dispute surrounding the launch of the Cisco iPhone in the US, Apple’s Canadian launch of its respective iPhone could be delayed due to a trademark dispute with a product that shares the same name as Apple’s gadget. Comwave Telecom in Toronto owns the trademark rights to the name “iPhone” in Canada for use on its VoIP products and services, and has filed a complaint with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office over Apple’s application for the trademark rights of the name for its future Canadian version of the iPhone. Sounds like a case of how much Apple is willing to pay, or how long they’re willing to delay.
 
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Original post by Conrad Quilty-Harper

Everyday, we wake up and look in the mirror knowing we shunned our ordained rights to be flying superheroes that protect the world, and for what? To blog you guys through life, so you may be entertained and informed. The fine fellows at TricksPRO have shown us what could have been if we didn’t throw the towel in at Superhero Class 101. Sure, the base jumping lunatics in the video look cool and have awesome quotes, such as, “Now it’s getting boring, so we play around,” but we gave that up for you guys—don’t you forget it. Now, ensure you are not prone to any anxiety disorders, then check out the insane video. [Metacafe]

Original post by Haroon Malik

The Dough-Nu-Matic may have a stupid name, but its saving grace its fantastic use—it produces mini doughnuts! Mini doughnuts, we tell you! Is there anything cuter than edging your way to myocardial ischemia, one minuscule, bite-sized snack at a time? We think not. The device contains an enclosed oil fryer, which apparently will keep clean ups to a minimum, but will eventually make cleaning up your arteries a real pain. How ironic. The Dough-Nu-Matic will churn out a dozen diminutive snacks in under six minutes, and the privilege shall set you back $129.99. [Product Page via Random Good Stuff]

Original post by Haroon Malik

The new iPods have had a slew of problems since their release—more than any other release we can remember. From massive interface delays (which have thankfully been fixed) to problems with video out (which Apple is still sort of working out), the iPod has officially lost its infallible grace.
And now chalk up another problem. The Nike+iPod peripheral that tracks your distance while listening to music doesn’t let you listen to music.

The irony doesn’t escape us. We found the bug ourselves after ten minutes of being sure we’d gone loony, button mashing play, menu and that center thingie like no tomorrow. If you begin a workout and then choose a playlist (or any set of music), the playlist won’t actually play. Users have discovered sly workarounds, like changing the sex of the inspirational Nike robo voice to get the music playing. We’ve found that if you have music playing […]

Original post by Mark Wilson

Filed under: Wireless

Normally, the news that a study into the dangerousness of WiFi signals was to take place would provoke groans of disappointment from these pages: however, the British Government’s statement that such a study is going to take place is a somewhat calming development. The Health Protection Agency, the group tasked with staging the study, will aim for the study to be “systematic” — alternatively meaning “final,” “definitive,” and “complete” — with all areas of potential dangerousness being investigated, with the opening remarks from the chief executive of the agency including affirmations that no evidence has previously been found that 2.4GHz WiFi frequencies cause danger. Schools will not turn off their routers while the study takes place, and the results are expected to be “reassuring.” Sanity has won this battle it seems.
 
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Original post by Conrad Quilty-Harper

We thought we were over looking at tattoos on the Internet. Then Kotaku posts this Power Glove masterpiece. We might have to say it…can’t resist the cliché…but trying so hard…
Best. Tattoo. Ever.
What just happened? We blacked out for a minute and someone stole our wallet/pride. [kotaku]

Original post by Mark Wilson

Cellphone usability is coming to the subway, all thanks to the MTA. Though the threat of having to listen to people talk for the duration of your journey may be worrying, officials involved with the project are beginning to question the potential security risks of the new underground calling functionality. Detailing the concerns, Jeremy Soffin, a spokesperson for the MTA said:

“In the immediate aftermath of an incident, our employees need the full attention of our customers to ensure the fastest and safest communication of information and potential evacuation… we also exercise extreme caution in limiting use of any electronic device that could potentially serve as an accidental detonator during such an incident.”
The scheme is expected to be completed within the next four years, and though we do not want to be accused of scare mongering, the facts are these: everyone has got by OK up until now, and […]

Original post by Haroon Malik

Filed under: Portable Audio

Oh sure, we’ve seen plenty of flashy and sophisticated devices aimed at filling that gaping double-DIN hole in your dash, but how’s about a device that 10-year old passengers and suckers for all-things-adorable would also dig? Enter Clarion’s newest duo, which comes in either white (DUB275MP) or black (DUB275MPB; seen after the jump) and actually packs quite a nice feature set considering the lighthearted design. Aside from the CD drive, it also offers up a front-mounted USB port for loading up MP3 / WMA files, customizable accent lights, optional Bluetooth, AM / FM tuner, a 50-watt x 4 amplifier and a cutesy display to boot. Check ‘em out later this month for ¥34,650 ($295) apiece.
[Via ShinyShiny]
Continue reading Clarion unveils colorful double-DIN head units
 
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Original post by Darren Murph