Archive for July 22nd, 2010

DIY Manipulator Arm: Make Your Own ‘The Clawww’ [DIY]

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

Today we've got a Lynxmotion manipulator arm that's been expertly modded to be controlled by a USB mouse. [Insert image of those little green aliens from Toy Story here, gazing upwards in adoration.] More »


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Panasonic gearing up to reveal consumer-level 3D camcorder?

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

You won't be coloring us shocked if this plays out exactly as rumored, but word on the street has it that Panasonic will be busting out a consumer-level 3D camcorder as early as next week. 'Course, this is a company that already has a built-to-order 3D camcorder available to those with just over 20 large in need of a new home, and with the 3D push happening at a breakneck pace, it was just a matter of time before one of the big boys came along and served up an option for the Average Joe / Jane. Specifics on the device -- which will be "shown at a Tokyo news conference scheduled for July 28" -- are few and far between, but we're hearing that it'll be "about the same size as a conventional consumer-use camcorder," will integrate a pair of lenses (like so) in the front and will ring up at "far less" than professional models.

Panasonic gearing up to reveal consumer-level 3D camcorder? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You’ll Only Burn Faster, Card-Bot!: Giant Cardboard Robot Arms Available On Etsy

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

die-die-die-1.jpg Want to pretend you're a giant robot? I will f***ing kill you. But if you're determined to die by my hand go ahead and pick up a pair of $85 Giant Cardboard Robot Arms from Etsy seller giantcardboardrobot, then give me a call. I'll be waiting drinking.
Arm yourself with giant cardboard robot arms! Perfect for giant robot hugs, super high high-fives, & terrorizing small children. Customize them just for you! Cover them in stickers, paint them, glue stuff to them, or add lights. Treat your new arms as your cardboard canvas. Each arm is approximately 5' 6" in length (about 3 feet longer from where your hands will grab), 9" x 9" in width. The arms allow for both 90° bending motion in the elbows as well as 360° rotation of the wrist. The arms break down into easily assembled component parts.
You know what they say about a guy with giant cardboard robot arms, don't you? He's trying to compensate for something. Probably not having a soul, since that's what differentiates man from machine. I will burn your heartless ass alive, Wannabe-Bot! Now transform and roll out back while I find the lighter fluid. Hit the jump for three more shots and another link to the seller's Etsy if you've really decided it's your time to go.

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You’ll Only Burn Faster, Card-Bot!: Giant Cardboard Robot Arms Available On Etsy

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

die-die-die-1.jpg Want to pretend you're a giant robot? I will f***ing kill you. But if you're determined to die by my hand go ahead and pick up a pair of $85 Giant Cardboard Robot Arms from Etsy seller giantcardboardrobot, then give me a call. I'll be waiting drinking.
Arm yourself with giant cardboard robot arms! Perfect for giant robot hugs, super high high-fives, & terrorizing small children. Customize them just for you! Cover them in stickers, paint them, glue stuff to them, or add lights. Treat your new arms as your cardboard canvas. Each arm is approximately 5' 6" in length (about 3 feet longer from where your hands will grab), 9" x 9" in width. The arms allow for both 90° bending motion in the elbows as well as 360° rotation of the wrist. The arms break down into easily assembled component parts.
You know what they say about a guy with giant cardboard robot arms, don't you? He's trying to compensate for something. Probably not having a soul, since that's what differentiates man from machine. I will burn your heartless ass alive, Wannabe-Bot! Now transform and roll out back while I find the lighter fluid. Hit the jump for three more shots and another link to the seller's Etsy if you've really decided it's your time to go.

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Robots Will Feed Us Pancakes Before They Destroy Us [Pancakes]

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

Here's a robot learning to flip pancakes. It's hard not to laugh, watching this dumb bot flub flip after flip. But we won't be laughing when we're running for our lives, slowed down by a stomach full of fluffy pancakes. More »


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Kin listed as at least $240 million writeoff in Microsoft earnings report

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

Here's a tidbit in today's Microsoft quarterly earnings that we previously overlooked: a $240 million cost of revenue "primarily... resulting from the discontinuation of the Kin phone, offset in part by decreased Xbox 360 console costs." In other words, the company took at least a quarter billion hit due to manufacturing, distribution, and support costs of the Kin (according to Microsoft's definition of "cost of revenue"). We don't know how much Xbox 360 offset, unfortunately, but we can add this figure to the $500 million Danger acquisition and the full marketing cost for the product (which we also don't know, but anecdotally, it was on par with other major campaigns) to reach... well, at least $800 million in regret for the folks in Redmond.

Kin listed as at least $240 million writeoff in Microsoft earnings report originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gizmodo’s Jason Chen Nominated For T3 Gadget Person of the Year Award [Selfpromotion]

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

Our dear Jason Chen's been nominated for T3's Gadget Person of the Year award, but he's too shy to tell everyone. So I'm doing it for him! Say congratulations to Jason and go vote for him or his fellow nominees. More »


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Stan Lee’s Three New Superheroes Sure to Provide Stan Lee With More Painful Acting Moments [Comics]

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

Stan Lee, that guy with bit parts in all the superhero movies, unveiled three new superheroes at ComicCon: Soldier Zero, Starborn and The Traveler. More »


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All that?s needed is a retro paintjob, miniMAME

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Uncategorized

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Nissan’s Optimum Driving Experience Means You Are Comfortable, Stress-Free… And Moisturized [Car Comfort]

Posted by Ry on Jul 22 2010 | Technology

But with seat details like an articulated back rest, three-layered padding, and leg rests that can rise up a la your favorite La-Z-Boy, it sounds like it would make a better napping experience. More »


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