Archive for July, 2007
Laser printer particles as dangerous as cigarette smoke?
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIn today’s edition of How Your Office is Slowly Killing You, a study emerging from Queensland University of Technology suggests that laser printers can emit clouds of ultra-fine particles that compare to “cigarette smoke and motor vehicle emissions.” Reportedly, 13 out of 4…
Win a super rare signed 300-Edition Xbox 360 Elite and 300 HD DVD!
Filed under: Announcements, Gaming, Home Entertainment
We’ve given away any number of Xbox 360s on Engadget in the past, but never one with the level of awesome turned up to 11 (or, in this case, 300). Today we’re giving away one of just 20 super rare Xbox 360 Elite consoles printed with blood desig…
Car modder repurposes Wiimote as accelerometer
Filed under: Gaming, Transportation, Wireless
Looking to collect a little acceleration / braking data on the cheap? Even if you’re just scouting alternative uses for that oh-so-handy Wiimote, a recent project from klee just may suit your fancy. A proud owner of a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta managed to rig…
Bug Labs DIY gadgets to turn consumer electronics on its ear?
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Last night we sat down for dinner with a company that, with the use of open source hardware, intends to invert the top down consumer electronics market as we know it — a lofty goal, no doubt. But when Bug Labs (based in New York) introduces their modular gadget kits later…
CECT cellphone doubles as wristwatch
Filed under: Handsets, GSM
Sure, we’ve seen more elegant marriages of mobile phones and watches before, but this CECT device isn’t a half bad attempt. Unfortunately, details are all but scant right now, but this reportedly GSM-enabled device allows you to take and initiate calls via Bluetooth or the…
Circuit City spills all the Xbox 360 price cut beans
Filed under: Gaming
And so we’ve come full circle. After accurately predicting that $100 PS3 price drop a few weeks back, Circuit City is back in the rumor game with a flyer that seems to confirm the $50 price cut for the Xbox 360, and even tosses in some info on price breaks for the Elite and Core …
Samsung and Adidas working on SGH-F110 handset?
Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, GSM, EDGEAlthough the SGH-F110 was initially believed to be a sure bet, things have since turned, as the German site Area Mobile has updated its article by removing the bulk of the text at Samsung’s request. Nevertheless, this could also mean that Sammy just wants the…