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Oddball Tech: Self-replicating nanobots to colonize Mars, tech makes us dumb, and robot doctors
Welcome back to the oddball tech stories of the week. We all know that robots are quite good at building cars (well, some cars), vacuuming, and serving tennis balls. Did you know that they could one day help us colonize Mars? Technology is good, however sometimes it makes us do dumb things. How dumb? How about stealing a computer from a jail? It actually gets dumber. Keep reading.
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Gadgetell Review: SnapWords for the iPhone and iPod touch
SnapWords is a game by Magnetism Studios that is meant to be played by lots of people. It’s kind of like Taboo or Password. Get…
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Microsoft to offer family packs of Windows 7?
We all know that Microsoft has a habit of taking some of the ideas that Apple put into Mac OS X and putting them into…
Dallas security guard facing charges for installing malware on hospital computers
A Dallas security guard charged with hacking the computer system of the hospital he worked for was busted by a fellow hacker, but didn’t help his case when he posted videos of his exploits on YouTube. Jesse McGraw, known by the hacker name GhostExodus, posted videos to YouTube in which… Continue Reading »
Hail to the red, white, and blue gadgets
With Independence Day fast approaching here in the States, I thought it would be a nice time to have our own red, white and blue display. Of gadgets, of course. Ready for some bright, fun toys? Here’s a rundown of five I found. 1. The ScandiPhone This thing has apparently… Continue Reading »
UnPirate: Free Fraps alternatives for capturing screenshots
When you buy Fraps, you are probably purchasing the software as a way to capture screenshots. With Fraps, you don’t have to copy and paste into another application as a way to capture a screenshot. You will instead set up one touch copying, which will automatically name and save the… Continue Reading »
Archos bringing Windows 7 tablet to US, actually dates Android device
It won’t be very surprising when we start seeing announcements of netbooks carrying Windows 7 as the release of the OS draws closer. Although, it seemed more likely to see a netbook announced with the OS before a tablet, despite the multi-touch features in Windows 7. However, Archos decided to… Continue Reading »
Shields Up!: Hackers, spammers and Michael Jackson
This week we’re going to take a look at how spammers and scammers use news headlines to do their dirty work. It’s an old and well worn technique, presumably because of its effectiveness. Scammers and spammers love to send emails and links claiming to have exclusive info about a hot… Continue Reading »
Recession-O-Rama: Discounts on HPs and Lenovos
We’ve partnered up with LogicHP.com to bring you today’s Recession-O-Rama deals. The website focuses news, deals, reviews, and discussion on everything HP Laptop, Desktop and Printers. So, what do we have for you today? $$$ off a bunch of HP computers? Continue Reading »
Hate your battery life? Pig pile on this lawsuit.
Does anyone take manufacturers claims about battery life seriously anymore? Apparently someone does. A law firm out of North Carolina and they want to know if you feel cheated, ripped-off or otherwise victimized by manufacturer claims regarding your laptop’s advertised battery life. That’s right, the law offices of Girard Gibbs,… Continue Reading »
“Hit Man” spam returns
So called “Hit Man” spam is back. This type of spam attempts to extort people rather than sell them things or trick them into installing malware on their system. Basically, they get an email from someone claiming they have been hired to kill them but if they pay a certain… Continue Reading »
Comcast brings WiMAX to Portland, more cities to follow
A lot of the time the name “Comcast” is met with disgust, or just general loathing thanks to its poor customer service and bandwidth caps. This time, however, Comcast is rolling out a new service that might actually raise some opinions. Comcast is the first cable company in the US… Continue Reading »
Malware attacks lurk behind fake Harry Potter movie and Michael Jackson news
A new malware attack exploiting the upcoming and highly anticipated new Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is hitting the net. Using black hat SEO and malicious posts in blog comments, the scammers try to trick fans into clicking on the link, which claims they can watch… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
