Look, I get that there are going to be product tie-ins with Toy Story 3. It makes sense. But for that scene? Just make sure the kid you buy it for doesn't cry easily. [Amazon via Jeff Rubin] More »
Knocking off some of that summer BBQ flab will be a little easier Adidas' MiCoach app, which helps you plan and track a cardio regimen. MiCoach uses your phone's GPS to monitor your speed keep up with a targeted pace. More »
I always wondered what would it be like to put together a mass of firework launchers and fire them all at the same time. Now I know. [Random Good Stuff] More »
This is a custom toolbox made by H.O. Studley (yes, Studley), the result of "30 years of consistently improving on the organization of the tools." It makes that Craftsman set you got at Sears look like garbage. [PhoenixMasonry via BestMadeProjects] More »
Woohoo! The promised Android 2.2 updates for the EVO 4G have begun rolling out over-the-air. Anyone spot it yet? [Engadget] More »
Two versions of Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac will be released some time in October, the Home and Student Edition and the Home and Office Edition. Home and Student comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Messenger, and is priced at $119 for a single-user install and $149 for a family three-pack; Home and Business also includes Outlook and is priced at $199 for a single install and $279 for a two computer multi-pack install. And if you purchase Office 2008 prior to November 30th, you can upgrade to Office 2011 at no charge. [BGR] More »
Deutsche Bank's analyst Chris Whitmore put all portable computers—notebooks, netbooks, and magical devices—together to see how the portable market has changed. Not surprisingly, the three million iPads sold give Apple an impressive boost. But that's not all. More »
I like this Singaporean house as much as my dream house—also in Singapore. It may not be by the beach, but it looks like it's growing from solid water. The living room itself has water walls: More »
The Navy isn't taking any chances. It's pushing ahead with research to laser-proof its drones, just in case anyone else has the bright idea of using ray guns to down America's robot planes. More »
Damien Crossan's gaming mouse concept looks like the offspring of a Razer mouse and Thing from the Addams Family. Ergonomic? You betcha. See if you still get RSI playing StarCraft on this 11-button monster. More »
Flying an RC helicopter? Sure, that's fun for a little while. Flying an RC helicopter that can shoot both video and still photos? That's good for a lifetime of creepy stalking memories. More »
I'm used to read news about exploding cellphones, laptops on fire, and even flaming USB adapters. But what explodes when your smartphone explodes? This video shows how the components inside those gadgets overload and go boom-boom. More »
Stanford engineers have figured out a new way to make solar panels that use both the sun's light and heat to generate energy. It's a discover that could double the efficiency of solar panels. More »
Gadget cases, wraps and attachments that look like food are among my favorite things in the world. These iPhone 4 food cases appeal for the same reason, even if I don't exactly know what that reason is. More »
Citing "potentially anticompetitive ebook deals," Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the relationship between Apple, Amazon and publishers. Blumenthal claims Apple and Amazon have struck exclusive deals with publishers that would block smaller ebook distributors from offering better prices. [Office of the Attorney General via TechFlash] More »
Another year, another DefCon, another litany of epic security fails. Like this here Biolock Model 333, a high-tech and high-priced bit of protection that surely requires expert tools and technique to override. Here's how it does against a paperclip: More »
After figuring out how to use the iPhone 4's FaceTime feature over 3G, the obvious question was how much data does it use? According to a brief test by 9to5Mac, about three megabytes a minute. More »
I've seen plenty of nerdy wedding cakes here in el Giz del Modo—some of them totally disgusting. And every time I can't help to admire the courage of the groom and the patience of the bride. [Thanks Karl!] More »
