Tuesday, October 31, 2006
DVD Capable Wii Coming in 2007
According to the new Edge magazine, Nintendo will release an "enhanced Wii" capable of playing DVDs in Japan in 2007.
New Flying V Guitar Hero Controller
The Ant Commandos announced a new 10 fret button Guitar Hero controller for the PS2. The new version costs $50 and a wireless version goes for $60 and will be available at the company's website November 1st.
Monday, October 30, 2006
2nd Gen iPod Shuffle Finally Shipping
According to multiple sources, orders placed early for Apple's 2G iPod Shuffle are beginning to ship.
15 Year Old Bus Driver
Apparently this 15 year old kid stole a city bus and took it on rout picking up and dropping off passengers. The kid told a deputy after he was stopped and arrested "I drove that bus better than most of the LYNX drivers could, and there isn't a scratch on it. I know how to start it, drive it, lower it, raise it."
iPod Patent Pictures a Touch Sensitive Edge
I don't really like this method but it is a full screen iPod. I think I may just wait for a touch screen. This picture is a bit miss leading though. The "buttons" on the edges are a smooth continuous surface.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Firefox 2.0 Problem Solved
I found an extension today called Nightly Tester Tools that allows you to force Firefox into believing an extension is compatible with the current version and enables it. The only fault is you still cannot install old extensions, only enable the ones you already have. However, if you want to install an old extension you can follow this easy tutorial. This solved all my problems and I am now running 2.0. Sweet!
Firefox Homepage Gets an Upgrade Too
Looks like getfirefox.com has gotten a facelift too with the new release of 2.0. When did this happen?
Diggnation Episode 68 - October 19, 2006
An amazing Steve Jobs video clip from his 1st 90 days at NeXT, Register using a fake email address - then grab the emails from dodgeit.com, The Geekiest License Plates, "Price Is Right" Compilation #1 (Bouncing Boobs), First DIGITAL Photo EVER Taken & First Digital Camera, What Does A Candle Flame Look Like In Zero Gravity?, Free "Broken Typewriter" style fonts
Mozilla New Recommended Add-ons
Since the release of Firefox 2.0, Mozilla has updated their Recommended Add-ons list from 11 to 20.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Cingular iPhone
Cingular may have published the iPhone a little early. You can check out this mystery phone on Cingular's homepage.
Monday, October 23, 2006
My Review of Firfox 2.0 (Update 3)
Well I downloaded Firefox 2.0 today and started exploring the new version right away. I have to tell you though I doubt I'm going to stick with it. As cool as the new features are like anti-phishing, active spell checking, and a better RSS tools, 2.0 wasn't compatible with 12 of my extensions that are important to me. A few of these are "Colorful Tabs" (separating my many open tabs by color), "Download Embedded", and "Menu Editor" (allowing me to remove menu clutter I don't use). However some of these extensions were replaced by 2.0's built in features like "Search Engine Ordering", "Session Saver", and pieces of "Super T". Other negatives are the clutter you can't remove like the go and search buttons. 2.0 also adds a close tab button to every tab that just gets in the way and causes problems. I find myself closing more tabs by mistake than selecting them. Luckily there is an added undo close tab feature that holds it's own history. All in all I'm very unimpressed with the clutter and compatibility issues and will most likely revert back to 1.5. The poor spell checker and RSS reader just isn't enough to hook me though I do suggest it for new users. Oh, I also checked out IE7 and it's not worth your time unless you have a problem with Firefox. It's second rate garbage in comparison.
Update: I've alreay gone back to 1.5.0.7 and it's only been an hour. I view a lot of tabs at once and I just couldn't go without my tab extensions.
Update: Firefox 2.0 has not yet been officially released. (I downloaded from a mirror.) Incompatible extensions may be updated with the actual release of 2.0 solving a chunk of my problems.
Update: I found these two extensions that work with Firefox 2.0 called No Tab Close Button and No Go Buttons fixing two issues i had with 2.0.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Install Internet Explorer 7.0 Without Genuine Check
Read the artical if you've got problems.
Firefox 2.0 Coming Tuesday
The final build of Firefox 2.0 will be released tomorrow, Tuesday the 23rd, and be available for download at getfirefox.com.
iRecord iPod DVR
This bad ass little device will record you TV shows and movies directly on to your iPod in h.264 video (about 3 hours per GB). No more middle man but is that worth the $200 price tag. I'd buy one if I had the money.
Video: Line Rider
Line Rider is a new flash game sweeping the internet. The object is to draw a line for a sled to follow, and that's about it. It's actually kind of hard but if you have a drawing pad it's a lot better. Try it out here then watch the video and dwell on how horrible you are at this game.
2 New PSPs
In an attempt to sell more systems, Sony intends to release 2 new versions of the PSP. One of the new versions will come with a hard drive while the other will just have a lot of flash memory. I think they just need better games.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Simple Yet Addictive
This is a simple ugly flash game that the US Air Force uses on it's pilots. They must last for at least 40 seconds to pass. They average more than 60 seconds and you wont last 5. Try it!
WiFi Webcam Robot
This thing is awesome and looks sweet too but it's over $400. Fuck that. Why are robots so damn expensive? RC cars are cheap.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
DS Used as a Wii Controller
Pokemon Battle Revolution allows players to use their Nintendo DS as a controller instead of the Wii remote. When using the DS you can select attacks using the touch screen. It's also the first online game for the Wii to be released. Pokemon, who would have though?
Touchscreen iPod Coming This December
Apparently it's confirmed by an inside executive. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Some 5.5G iPods Ship With Windows Virus
It would seem that a "small number" of iPods shipped after Sept. 12 may be carrying a Windows virus by the name of RavMonE.exe. Apple says that less than 1% of the iPods are carrying the virus and there have been less than 25 cases reported.
Diggnation Episode 67 - October 12, 2006
Its confirmed. Google buys youtube for $1.6 billion, The Future of Tires...... Tweels, WOW!, WoW nerds post South Park flaws in record time, BattleStar Galactica going to NBC, Laser TV unveiled, Been wanting that expensive gadget? - Grab some FREE Best Buy Bucks, New Windows Mobile OS "Crossbow" shows its face
Monday, October 16, 2006
Top 5 Mythbusters Segments
- Karie Byron sporting a silver bikini in "Tin Man"
- Exploding CD's at 40x+ speeds
- Killer quicksan
- Bypassing security systems
- Falling threw awnings
Detailed Map of Springfield
I can't find the damn nuclear power plant! There's a lot of information on this map.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Google Reader in Gmail
This Greasemonkey script will integrate Google Reader with Gmail by adding a "feed" section in your sidebar with an unread count. Works perfect!
20 Things People Don't Know About XP
Here's a few I like.
13. You can start up without needing to enter a user name or password. Select Run... from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. An Automatically Log On dialog box will appear; enter the user name and password for the account you want to use.
16. The Start Menu can be leisurely when it decides to appear, but you can speed things along by changing the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Desktop/MenuShowDelay from the default 400 to something a little snappier, like 0.
17. You can rename loads of files at once in Windows Explorer. Highlight a set of files in a window, then right click on one and rename it. All the other files will be renamed to that name, with individual numbers in brackets to distinguish them. Also, in a folder you can arrange icons in alphabetised groups by View, Arrange Icon By... Show In Groups. (Great for pictures)
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Beautiful Agony
This site is a collection of people getting their "O" face on. Amazing what just a face can do for you. Hot!
Overflow Dock Application for Mac
Overflow is a great application for mack that allows users to minimize their dock clutter buy adding a separate interface launchable from the dock in a single click. You can use this interface to separate applications, games, documents or any other category and access them quickly with the mouse or keyboard. Overflow is also fully customizable. A handy little app but i still prefer Object Dock for Windows.
Wii MP3 Playback Support
Using the SD card slot you can play mp3's and view slideshows. While this sounds pointless, any game could use this functionality much the Xbox 360's ability to play game to your own soundtrack.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
EB/Gamestop Wii-Orders Start This Week
Rumors floating around the net show that EB/Gamestop could be starting Wii pre-orders this week including an unconfirmed email from an unconfirmed Gamestop employee. They should start this Thursday or Friday but we'll have to wait and see.
Apple Expected to Announce New iPod
Engadget's report word for word. "When it comes to Apple's product roadmap, to say there's an enormous amount of buzz and milling of rumors is a ridiculous understatement. Believe it or not we tend to have to disregard the majority of rumors floating around (or that get sent in to us); that said, when not only one, but multiple trusted sources get in touch to let us know Steve Jobs & Co. are supposedly finally about completed with the wireless / video iPod, we have to take note. Supposedly they're preparing to announce the device in the very near future, which we've been told is both wireless and widescreen (both features we've been waiting for the iPod to take on, since, well, forever) -- you didn't think last month's new nano / new shuffle / iTV event was going to be it for the rest of the year, did you? We'll keep you posted (and so will I)."
IE7 Coming Quick
IE7 is supposedly going to be shipped out with the next batch of Windows patches as a high-priority update.
Guitar Hero II Final Tracklist
Opening Licks
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Danzig - Mother
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Wolfmother - Woman
Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight
Amp-Warmers
Kiss - Strutter
Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
Police - Message in a Bottle
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son
String-Snappers
Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
Thrash and Burn
Warrant - Cherry Pie
Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night
Mathew Sweet - Girlfriend
Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
Return of the Shred
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Primus - John the Fisherman
Sword - Freya
Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation
Aerosmith - Last Child
Relentless Riffs
Heart - Crazy on You
Stone Temple Pilots - Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stray Cats - Rock This Town
Allman Brothers - Jessica
Jane's Addiction - Stop
Furious Fretwork
Anthrax - Madhouse
Living End - Carry Me Home
Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout
Rush - YYZ
Face-Melters
Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
Dick Dale - Misirlou
Megadeth - Hangar 18
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
Diggnation Episode 66 - October 5, 2006
Worried about the airline losing your luggage? No problem. Just pack a gun. , Every Episode of Futurama, Most Annoying Website in the World, NINJA., DIGG for PORN?, Top Gear star begs BBC to show 280mph car crash, Firefox 2 reaches RC1
Monday, October 09, 2006
NDS Lite Replacemnet Shell
This replacement shell comes with a tutorial to make the swap as easy as possible. It offer a few colors and its matted not glossy. Also, it improves the sound and has a stronger hinge to get your DS off the crack. Looks pretty good.
Diggnation Beer Reviews
Every beer featured on Diggnation is listed here as described and reviewed by Kevin and Alex.
Make a Screensaver for Your 5G iPod
- Create a folder on your iPod named "Demo Mode" (this requires disk mode to be enabled)
- In iTunes, rename any video "Demo"
- Keep the iPod connected and let it and iTunes idle for 2 minutes
- The "Demo" video will start to play
Rare McDonald's Monopoly Pieces
| Name | Status | Color | Prize | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Avenue Baltic Avenue | Rare Common | Purple | $50 | 5,000 |
| Oriental Avenue Vermont Avenue Connecticut Avenue | Common Rare Common | Blue Gray | $500 | 500 |
| St Charles Place States Avenue Virginia Avenue | Common Common Rare | Maroon | $1,000 | 250 |
| St James Place Tennessee Avenue New York Avenue | Common Rare Common | Orange | $1,500 | 100 |
| Kentucky Avenue Indiana Avenue Illinois Avenue | Rare Common Common | Red | $5,000 | 50 |
| Atlantic Avenue Ventnor Avenue Marvin Gardens | Common Rare Common | Yellow | $10,000 | 10 |
| Pacific Avenue North Carolina Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue | Common Common Rare | Green | $50,000 | 2 |
| Park Place Boardwalk | Common Rare | Blue | $1,000,000 ($50,000 per year for 20 years) | 1 |
| Reading Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad B&O Railroad Short Line Railroad | Common Common Common Rare | White | $5,000,000 ($250,000 per year for 20 years) | 1 |
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Nerdcore Nude Gaming Calander
"It's the hardcore gamer's fantasy - a utopia of retro button-mashing and joystick-tweaking, populated by cute girls playing to their heart's content. Nude girls. Arcade coin-ops, consoles, and handhelds galore - it's all fair game for these young lasses in this 2007 calendar of artfully-shot images by famed photographer Cherie Roberts." HOT! Pre-ordered calendars will be shipped the week of November 6, 2006. Follow the link for a preview.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Mysteries of Science Explained Episode 2
Vacuum tubes! Want to know what a vacuum tube is for, or what it isn't for? Is it even a vacuum tube? Dr. Peterson explains in a mere minute's time.
DS Browser Launches in Europe Today
"Opera Software today announced that the Nintendo DS Browser powered by Opera is now available in Europe."
Nintendo Controller T-Shirt
This shirt shows the progression of Nintendo controllers over their past 5 systems including the Wii.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Brain Age Creator Heads for PSP
It would seem that Sony has convinced Dr. Kawashima to develop for the PSP. He will be working with Sega and Ubisoft to create Mind Quiz planning to be released in Europe this November.
Wii Ethernet Kit
"Nintendo revealed to CVG today that it will release an Ethernet Kit for Wii, which allows users to connect the console to a standard internet router without wireless support."
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Free Hombrew DS Browser
Pedro J. Estébanez is developing a free web browser dubbed Okiwi that supports PDF files, JavaScript, and file uploads among other things. Not sure of a release date or if the code will be open source.
Buy a Car and Get a Guitar
Beginning October 3rd through December 31st, anyone who purchases or leases a 2007 Volkswagen model or select 2006 models will get a custom First Act GarageMaster electric guitar that can be plugged into their Volkswagen and played through its sound system. The guitar is available with all cars except the Touareg, Passat, and Eos.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Diggnation Episode 65 - September 28, 2006
Intel pledges 80 cores in five years., Google Calendar Launches New Features, Happy 8th Birthday Google!, Digg founders launch 2nd business - Revision3, Top 10 Orgasmic Positions for Women, btjunkie - the largest bittorrent search engine - Win2k source code review.
InDigital Episode 5 - September 26, 2006
In this episode of InDigital, we look at phones that are supposed to be smart like HAL, satellite radio that unleashes you from your ride, geek out with a portable gaming device for the open sourced, and a high def digital video recorder. And we take a trip to see the latest in cell phone technology.