RIM to offer TV service for BlackBerry owners

It’s only a rumour at this point, but it’s a juicy one. Apparently RIM is set to launch a new TV service for Blackberry owners to coincide with the launch of BlackBerry App World. The tidbit was posted on the blog newteevee.com.

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Turn any gadget green

It’s a wonder no one has thought of this before! Vine, is a unique looking charge cable designed by artist Shunsuke Umiyama that will turn any gadget green. The concept is cool, but unfortunately you won’t be finding this one in any stores. Umiyama only produced this as a concept model and has no intention on bringing it to the market.

Check out more of his work [Microworks]

"MythBusters" shatters windows during shoot

The bang was bigger than anyone intended.  A “MythBusters” shoot in California shattered dozens of windows in peoples homes one mile away from the test site.

The hosts were in Yolo County, testing the myth that you could actually “knock the socks off” someone. Read More »

BlackBerry App store to launch April 1st

Is it a cruel Aprils Fool’s joke? No, it appears to be true. Research in Motion is getting ready to launch its online store on April 1st. BlackBerry App World will be full of software programs created by outside developers that Crackberry users can download to their phone.

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Twitter to offer paid-for Pro accounts

How does Twitter make money? It’s been a big mystery. The popular service site has recently added tiny text ads (have you noticed them?) but surely those don’t make that much money! Well now we know the company’s plans to bring in some real cash…offer a paid for “Pro” account.

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Apple changes its tune on 99 cent songs

Apple breaks its tradition of 99 cent songs

Oh Apple, how could you?! Bowing to pressure from the record labels, Apple has announced it will raise the price for songs on it’s uber popular music service.  Starting April 7th, many hit singles and selected classic tracks will cost $1.29. It’s a move that’s creating plenty of controversy.

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How to drink beer like a highbrow

Guzzle beer and still look sophisticated! These Sommelier Wine Glasses are a cross between a good ol’ beer cup and wine glass. Each glass is hand blown, which makes it sound even more highbrow! Unfortunately at $49 dollars a piece, chances are not too many college kids will be able to afford these.

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Own a piece of Jurrasic Park

How cool is this! Someone has posted a full size replica of the Velociraptor from Jurassic Park on eBay! This beauty is made of high quality poly urethane resin that has been painted and sealed. It measures 28 inches from the nose to base of the mount.  The dinosaur is mounted to a wooden base that can be put  up on a wall like a trophy animal. Imagine bringing this home to the kids! Talk about nightmares!

Own a piece of Jurassic Park

Click here for a link to the auction

Review: iLane

Respond to emails while you drive using only your voice with iLane

Do you text while you drive? C’mon be honest. Truth is many people do, whether they admit to it or not. Now a Canadian company feels it has found a way to get people’s eyes off their cell phones and back on the road — with iLane.

When paired up with a cell phone, iLane will allow users to listen to, delete, even respond to emails in their vehicles without using their hands…only their voice. Sound too good to be true? Read on…

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New Xbox 360 and DS peripherals announced

Performance Designed Products announced at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco today two new peripherals its been working on. One for the Xbox 360, the other for the Nintendo DS.

Gametrak Freedom for the Xbox 360

The Gametrak Freedom for the Xbox 360 is very similar to Nintendo’s Wiimote yet still stays true to the 360′s look. The D pad is still there as are the 4 coloured buttons we all know so well. It does however come with ultrasonic 3D motion sensing. Basically the device talks to a base unit connected to your Xbox 360 through its USB port. This means you do not have to point the Gametrak Freedom at a sensor bar or even at the screen for commands to be recognized! Too cool!

On the DS side, Performance Designed Products unveiled SmartStylus, a stylus with vibration feedback. It’s capable of controlling the portable gaming console without touching it! Too bad this one is only in the prototype stage.

[Via Ubergizmo]