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Google Maps adds bicycle directions, turns out its nothing like ‘Quicksilver’ 10.03.10

Enthusiasts have had plenty to cheer about with the convergence of electronics and bicycling over the years, from bikes that pedal themselves to the various devices and apps that assist them with their training. And for those of us who just want to get from one place to another? Google Maps has added bicycling directions to its walking, car, and public transport options — with travel times calculated to include things like the number of hills and fatigue over time

USB Guitar Link Cable Turns PC Into Amp 10.03.10

Simply plug this gizmo into the USB port of your computer and then connect your guitar to it, and you have now turned your PC or Mac into a guitar amp and a recording system. Features: Plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for any other hardware Stereo Headphone output lets you jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers Works directly with PC or Mac computer, Ultra-low latency driver for PC included High-quality components and exceptionally rigged construction ensure long life Variable-speed file playback function for MP3, WAV, AIFF audio files, perfect for easy learning and practicing USB bus powered – Requires no exterenal power Easy Plug and Play installation Volume Control Button Headphone Jack Guitar Jack Hi-Lo Level Switch LED Indicator The USB Guitar Link Cable is yours for $39.99 over at the USB Fever website.

Does Android dream of DIY cushions? 09.03.10

With the estate of Philip K. Dick up in arms over the slightest commercial reference to his published works, we may come to regret the above headline. But it’s worth the risk to bring more attention to this lovely, handcrafted Android pillow.

Motonav N765t Unboxing 09.03.10

We played with the Motonav N765 at Mobile World Congress (MWC), but we now have one in the office, as Motorola prepares to launch it in the U.S. For a quick overview of the functionalities, you can refer to our MWC post. right now, we want to share with you an unboxing photo gallery and a quick first impression of the physical aspect of the device along with a little more information

Orange’s Thunder 30 Amp 09.03.10

It’s not too difficult to pick up on that there seems to be a common color among amps that you find onstage.  It’s not that manufacturers are incapable of creating a different color combination, it’s more that most bands prefer their sound equipment to blend in with the woodwork.  Well for the bands that want something a little different for a change, Orange has a whole set of brightly colored sound equipment.  I’m sure you can guess what color they all feature. In recent events they came out with the Thunder 30 , which is expected to be released sometime during the spring.  The Thunder 30 features four EL84 class power valves that will kick out 30 watts.  One new portion about this new gadget is that it has a twin channel setup.  It also has an FX loop, standard clean channel and a dedicated overdrive/distortion channel with shape control.  It appears to be a great choice for those that value both sound quality as well as looks.

Place Setting Placemats Save You The Embarrassment Of Misplacing The Salad Fork 09.03.10

By Andrew Liszewski Is there anything more embarrassing than accidentally placing the salad fork where the fish fork belongs at dinner? Or mixing up the bread plate and the soup plate? You might as well disappear from the social scene altogether if you make a faux pas like that

LED skirt lights up the night 09.03.10

Fashion design student Kristi Kuusk who is a student at University of São Paulo came up with the bright idea (no pun intended) of a LED crocheted skirt. Interestingly enough, the sparkle will light up only when the skirt and ring come together, where the LEDs will then light up as a reflection of snow’s shiny effect in the darkness.

1024-bit RSA encryption cracked by carefully starving CPU of electricity 09.03.10

Since 1977, RSA public-key encryption has protected privacy and verified authenticity when using computers, gadgets and web browsers around the globe, with only the most brutish of brute force efforts (and 1,500 years of processing time) felling its 768-bit variety earlier this year. Now, three eggheads (or Wolverines, as it were) at the University of Michigan claim they can break it simply by tweaking a device’s power supply. By fluctuating the voltage to the CPU such that it generated a single hardware error per clock cycle, they found that they could cause the server to flip single bits of the private key at a time, allowing them to slowly piece together the password

T-Mobile event “Come experience the HTC HD2 with T-Mobile on March 16″, release on 24th? 08.03.10

T-Mobile has just invited SlashGear to join them for a special event scheduled for March 16th (next week in NYC) to “experience the HTC HD2,” which will be making its debut as a “larger than life entertainment powerhouse.”  Bold words?  Check out our take in a comprehensive review of the HTC HD2 .  Oh, and we’re hearing that the launch date of the smartphone will be more or less around the 24th, so stay patient for just a little longer, it’s coming

Energizer Duo USB battery charger has a backdoor 08.03.10

Software for the Energizer Duo USB battery can be pretty dangerous – after all, it comes with a backdoor that potentially enables an attacker to remotely take control of a Windows-based computer. Good to know that Energizer and US-CERT (U.S.


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