Jetpod Inventor Falls to His Death

It had The 5th Element all over it! Michael Robert Dacre envisioned cities around the world with flying taxis whisking commuters to and from work. In fact he was in the process of making that dream a reality when he crashed his Jetpod prototype killing him instantly.

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The $675,000 Mixed Tape

Now this is just clever. The Pirate Bay (slated to close within days) is hosting what it calls the $675,000 mixed tape.  

You may remember, the RIAA fined Boston University student Joel Tenebaum $675K for downloading and sharing 30 songs online. Tenebaum has taken it to court, creating headlines along the way.

An anonymous user has now posted the audio file on the infamous torrent site and it’s yours for the taking (if you do that sort of stuff).

So what tracks are worth that much cash? Keep reading for the full track list.

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TomTom Releases iPhone App

It has arrived! Months after TomTom announced it would release turn-by-turn navigation software for the iPhone, it has finally hit the App store!

New Zealand was first to get it early this morning. Soon after it rolled out in App stores across the globe. Prices vary depending on where you live. New Zealanders will pay $95, Australia $80, US and Canada $100, and Western Europe $140.

It’s not the cheapest app out there by any means! Let’s hope it’s worth the cash!  A car kit will also be available soon for an additional cost!

Xbox Micro Sheds Some Unsightly Inches

Normally when we see something like this we automatically say “it’s clear someone has too much time on their hands.” However, this is just awesome. Someone has taken the original Xbox and made it ultra thin.

The modders in this case took the bulky Xbox and made it only 1 inch thick! It took a whopping 6 months to do it but look at the results. Imagine if they could do this with the 360.

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Apple iPad Picture 'Leaked'

Could this be it…for real this time? NowhereElse has manged to get their hands on some photos of what they say could be Apple’s upcoming tablet…the iPad. The site has had some good scoops in the past so this could be legit. The site isn’t saying if it’s legit either way.

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Borders Bookstore Outs Apple's iPad?

Not sure what to think of this one. Borders customers recently received an email asking them to take a survey for a 20% off coupon. In the survey a question asking what digital reading device you were planning on purchasing within the next year. One of the choices? “Apple IPAD (Large Screen Reading Device)”.

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Nissan's New Car to Get 367 MPG?

Oh it’s on! Nissan is pulling out the big guns after GM’s announcement earlier this week that its Volt will get 239 MPG. So what big news did Nissan pull out? Well it claims it’s new car The Leaf will get 367 MPG! Take that GM!

Now here’s what we don’t understand. The Leaf is supposed to get 367 MPG, but it’s 100% electric. There is no gas involved. So how did Nissan come up with the 367 figure? Nissan explained on Twitter that it used a Department of Energy formula to calculate the MPG equivalent as not to confuse consumers. Isn’t that thoughtful.

Of course the Volt and The Leaf are still aways off from hitting the street. Time will tell if these absurd numbers come to fruition.

[Via CNET]

Nintendo's Honeymoon Over?

All is not rosy over at the Nintendo camp, at least according to Broadpoint AmTech analyst Ben Schachter. He points out the NDP hardware sales released yesterday were the lowest for the Nintendo Wii since it launched back in November of 2006. Only 252,000 units during July.

So what does this mean? Well in all actuality Nintendo is still sitting mighty fine. Wii Sports Resort is selling just fine and the Wii sits as the 2nd best selling console behind only the Nintendo DS. Yet Schachter quickly pointed out Nintendo will have to make a move soon, adding a price cut is inevitable.

“Although Wii Sports Resort sold well, it appears to have offered little lift to Wii hardware sales, increasing the probability in our view that Nintendo must lower the price soon (we expect a September cut).”

What do you think. Will Nontendo slash the price of its “affordable” console?

[Via IndustryGamers]

Say Goodbye to Gut Rot?

There are three things in life that are certain. Death, taxes, and cheap booze will give you gut rot. You know exactly what we’re talking about here! Now a company claims to have developed a tool to help you avoid the aftermath by testing your booze for you before you drink it.

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GamePark To Release Wi-Fi Adapter For GP2X Wiz

Prototype photo of the new GP2X Wi-Fi Adapter

Gamepark Holdings Co. Inc surprised many when it finally released its GP2X Wiz handheld system earlier this summer. Not only did the product finally see the light of day, it actually turned out to be a decent device. The handheld is capable of emulating hundreds of classic titles from many of your favorite consoles. Now the company is taking another step forward, preparing to release a Wi-Fi adapter.

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