This is a little unrelated news, but I thought it was interesting. Recently, in China there has been an overwhelming amount of spam cell phone text messages being sent to all mobile customers, advertising cars, property and fake documents. Yes, this might be something coming our way here in North America. Not only do we constantly get spam in our work and personal e mail addresses we might be looking at getting cell phone text message spam.
Original post by Philip Liu
I’ve heard of two-port USB car chargers, but a four-port charger? That’s two more gadgets, baby! Indeed, it makes complete sense to pick one of these up given the fact that many of our favorite gadgets can be charged via USB these days. And you really can’t go wrong for only $12. [gadget4all via Ubergizmo]
Original post by Sean Fallon
I’ve heard of 2 port USB car chargers but a 4 port charger? That’s two more gadgets baby! Indeed, it makes complete sense to pick one of these up given the fact that many of our favorite gadgets can be charged via USB these days. And you really can’t go wrong for only $12. [gadget4all via Ubergizmo]
Original post by Sean Fallon
Microsoft justice is cold but apt. If you tried to goose your Xbox Live Gamerscore to match Chen’s (he’s an achievement demon, but I still rock his face at Halo) with game save hacks, the long arm of Microsoft is squeezing your nuts right about now. To start, they’re nuking your Gamerscore, and you can’t go back and re-earn zapped achievements, no matter how many times you kill 50,000 zombies. But here’s the real burn: Your account is forever branded as a cheater, so everyone instantly knows that you’re a horrible human being. You can’t scrub that shame off, no matter how much shit you talk. [Major Nelson]
Original post by matt buchanan
Callpod—maker of one of our favorite charging devices, the Chargepod—has just come out with a Bluetooth adapter called The Drone. What’s special about this Bluetooth adapter that’s not in any of the hundreds of other Bluetooth adapter sticks already out? It “automatically pairs itself with your headset or headphones,” which saves about 30 seconds of waiting and having to type “0000″ into some prompt.
It’s also a Class 1 Bluetooth device, so you’ve got a theoretical range of 100 meters. Couple that with the Callpod Dragon and you’ve got a 100 meter headset setup that connects itself. Give it to your parents so you won’t have to teach them over the phone how to connect a Bluetooth headset.
Check out Callpod’s first ad spot for their Chargepod below. It’s actually pretty neat and shows non-techies why it’s useful for them.
Original post by Jason Chen
They say that inventors should find a need and fill it. I don’t know who needs a solar boosted pedal boat, but a design concept for one exists nonetheless. The boat features a center cockpit where up to four passengers can sit, alternating pedaling duties in 2 person shifts. When you get tired (which should be after only a few minutes), switching to solar power can help lighten the load. I’m not sure if this concept will ever see the light of day, but in a world filled with non-solar powered pedal boats, it would be a welcome improvement. Video after the break.
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[Tuvie via DVICE]
Original post by Sean Fallon