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  • May the Force be with you with the Star Wars “The Force” trainer

    Science fiction turns real life with the Force Trainer by Uncle Milton.  With it, players manipulate a sphere inside a 10-inch-tall clear training tower by using a headset that actually uses brain waves.  No…I’m not kidding. The headset reads your brain waves using EEG technology, and allows the movement of the sphere depending on how hard you are concentrating.  Young Luke indeed.  You have to get into a state of deep concentration to get to…

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Netflix lives up to name, intends to offer streaming only subscriptions

by Vince Pane on Feb 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM

It looks like Netflix, who has taken flak in the past based on the fact that its name does not stir up images of DVDs by-mail, is finally moving into position to live up to its name.  Right now Netflix users pay their subscription for access to Netflix’s tremendous library… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Roundup:  Top 5 overlooked Black Friday gadgets

by Natesh Sood on Nov 28, 2008 at 09:32 PM

Many people generally associate Black Friday as a time to buy big electronics such as HDTVs, GPSs, gaming consoles, computers, etc.  But, it is also a time to buy interesting little gadgets to make your children, or even yourself, happy.  I decided to take a look at a lesser-known store,… Continue Reading »

Get your game on with the Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse on sale for $29.99

by Jodie Andrefski on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:47 PM

If you have a gamer on your shopping list, you just may want to check out this sale at Newegg.com.  They have the Logitech MX518 on sale for only $29.99 (after mail in rebate) with free shipping. The MX518 utilizes the award-winning MX Optical Engine.  This Engine gives you a… Continue Reading »

Microsoft plans to make its mark in the PC gaming industry

by Jodie Andrefski on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:15 PM

Not only is Microsoft wanting to be one of the new boys in town in the social networking arena, with their new Microsoft Live platform; they are also planning to muscle in on the digitally distributed PC gaming market. General manager for Windows Live, Chris Early, confirmed in an interview… Continue Reading »

Mars Pheonix’s journey comes to a depressing end

by Shawn Ingram on Nov 11, 2008 at 02:02 PM

If you didn’t already know, the Mars Phoenix mission came to a close yesterday.  You may remember the Mars Phoenix as the robot that found water on Mars over the summer.  When the Phoenix outlived the original estimates, those in charge pushed it a little further until it finally stopped… Continue Reading »

Pirates (and non-pirates) beware! The gaming cops are out to get ya.

by Jodie Andrefski on Oct 30, 2008 at 01:07 PM

You don’t even have to be illegally sharing your files to have the gaming firms after you apparently.  Just ask Gill and Ken Murdoch.  They’re senior citizens who don’t even play computer games and had never even heard the term “peer-to-peer” until they got a letter in the mail telling… Continue Reading »

Man hacks Chrono Trigger to propose to girlfriend

by NEWS on Oct 28, 2008 at 12:46 PM

FROM GAMERTELL - He didn’t just hack the game to make it display a special message, but created an entirely new area in the game for his girlfriend to explore, filled with references to their memories together.
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Get hopping and start shopping

by Heidi Crossman on Oct 24, 2008 at 07:40 AM

Christmas is for the kids, right?  Better get them crossed off the shopping list first.  I checked out a few of the wish lists floating around and thought I would share them with you.  Wouldn’t you know, they are filled with electronics.  We have plenty of shopping days til the… Continue Reading »

Netgear’s new “green” machines

by Jodie Andrefski on Sep 30, 2008 at 07:48 PM

With the number of home-based entertainment and productivity applications that are running over home networks growing by leaps and bounds, some Wireless-G routers just can’t handle users’ demands. Netgear saw this problem, and as a result, developed a new Wireless-N technology, which they feel is leaps and bounds above anything… Continue Reading »

Claustrophobic computer parts rejoice! The Antec Skeleton is coming

by Jodie Andrefski on Sep 24, 2008 at 09:28 AM

We’re always being told to “Think outside the box.”  Well, Antec is putting their money where there mouth is with their upcoming “Skeleton” case.  And they aren’t offering the bare bones minimum with it either.  There is plenty of room for expansion with 7 expansion slots and 4 drive bays. … Continue Reading »

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