Asus Makes Wii-like Controllers for PCs

Not content to let Nintendo Wii owners have all the fun with motion-based, wireless game controllers, Asus has just announced its own Wii-like controllers for Windows PCs, called the Eee Stick. It seems that Asus is putting the “Eee” moniker on all of its new products lately, such as the Eee PC and the Eee Box. In fact, the Asus press release made it sound as though the controllers will only be available bundled with some models of the Eee PC and Eee Box, and not as a stand-alone product.Asus states that the

YouNoodle Keeps Score In Web Bubble 2.0

Remember the good/bad old days of the first Internet boom, when AOL bought TimeWarner with all their imaginary money? Well, TimeWarner is trying to put AOL out behind the dumpster now and get on with their real, live, moneymaking business, and Web 2.0 investors are looking for a whole new generation of worthless widgets to lavish their millions on. That’s where YouNoodle comes in. It’s an online destination for potential Google or Pets.com entrepreneurs alike to meet, socialize, and make up crazy numbers for

Velocity Micro Edge Z55 Gaming System

Unlike the enthusiast system manufacturers, Alienware and VoodooPC, Richmond, Virginia-based Velocity Micro is still an independent, privately held company. In fact, Velocity Micro is doing well enough on its own to have even purchased the enthusiast, boutique system maker, Overdrive PC last year. On top of that, Velocity Micro is one of the few (if only) independently owned, U.S.-based, high-end gaming systems manufacturers that–in addition to selling direct–also sells its systems at Best Buy and Circuit

Researcher Uncovers iPhone App “Kill Switch”

First: there’s no real evidence this is a “kill switch” that Apple will use, but still, based on Apple’s protectiveness over the iPhone, it wouldn’t surprise us.Jonathan Zdziarski, author of the upcoming book iPhone Forensics, has revealed an URL that he suggests Apple is using to keep a list of any “offending” applications: https://iphone-services.apple.com/clbl/unauthorizedApps.Apple apparently can disable App Store software remotely on your iPhone 3G. The iPhone calls home and poof the application is

Hardware Round-Up

Video:ASUS GeForce 9800 GTX+ TOP Graphics Card @ TweaktownMotherboards and Chipsets:AMD 790GX Chipset Review @ AMDZoneXFX nForce 750a SLI Motherboard Review @ MotherboardsAMD’s 790GX chipset @ TheTechReportGigabyte GA-EP45T-EXTREME P45 Motherboard @ Benchmark ReviewsAsus M3A78-T Motherboard Review @ Legit ReviewsMemory and Storage:Corsair Dominator DDR3 2133MHz 2GB Kit @ TweaktownVantec NexStar 3i External Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ ThinkComputers.orgLexar 8 GB Class 2 SDHC @ techPowerUpThecus N5200PRO NAS

Vint Cerf Admits Network Management is Necessary

There are some people whose opinions matter more than others. Take Vint Cerf, for instance. Cerf is often credited as being the “father of the Internet.” While that might not be a technically accurate statement, it is safe to say that he played a very significant role in shaping what would become the Internet as we know it today–and he is certainly one of only about a half dozen people or so who can potentially even lay claim to that title. In his current role as Vice President and Internet Evangelist for one

Asus Makes Wii-like Controllers for PCs

Not content to let Nintendo Wii owners have all the fun with motion-based, wireless game controllers, Asus has just announced its own Wii-like controllers for Windows PCs, called the Eee Stick. It seems that Asus is putting the “Eee” moniker on all of its new products lately, such as the Eee PC and the Eee Box. In fact, the Asus press release made it sound as though the controllers will only be available bundled with some models of the Eee PC and Eee Box, and not as a stand-alone product.Asus states that the

YouNoodle Keeps Score In Web Bubble 2.0

Remember the good/bad old days of the first Internet boom, when AOL bought TimeWarner with all their imaginary money? Well, TimeWarner is trying to put AOL out behind the dumpster now and get on with their real, live, moneymaking business, and Web 2.0 investors are looking for a whole new generation of worthless widgets to lavish their millions on. That’s where YouNoodle comes in. It’s an online destination for potential Google or Pets.com entrepreneurs alike to meet, socialize, and make up crazy numbers for

Researcher Uncovers iPhone App “Kill Switch”

First: there’s no real evidence this is a “kill switch” that Apple will use, but still, based on Apple’s protectiveness over the iPhone, it wouldn’t surprise us.Jonathan Zdziarski, author of the upcoming book iPhone Forensics, has revealed an URL that he suggests Apple is using to keep a list of any “offending” applications: https://iphone-services.apple.com/clbl/unauthorizedApps.Apple apparently can disable App Store software remotely on your iPhone 3G. The iPhone calls home and poof the application is

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Handsfree Speakerphone Review

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Handsfree Speakerphone Review

The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 handsfree Bluetooth speakerphone provides a safer, legal alternative to talking on your cell phone while you drive. Voice prompts provide assistance to help you connect the device with your phone and upload your address book. With up to 15 hours of talk time and a charge time of just 3 hours is this Bluetooth speakerphone right for you? Read on to find out!