Apple event Sep.5

Apple has sent out invites to the latest announcement. Unlike last time we don't know what it is. Probably the best guess is new iPods. Not only has it been a while since new iPods were released, but the holiday season is fast approaching.

Rumors abound that the new iPods will have only flash memory, however I cannot imagine apple regressing to less memory. The biggest iPod is 80 gigs, so would it be a smart move on Apple's part to go backwards?

But of course the big rumor is phone-less iPhones. So in case that went straight over your head, allow me to elaborate. Its been speculated that the newest edition the the iPod family will be a device that has the same form factor as the iPhone but has no phone, and is really an iPod. And it may look something like this............
See it looks just like an iPhone. But notice the top of the device....no earphone. But we'll find out for sure on September 5.

Hat tip to 9 to 5 mac

15 New Verizon Phones!

You may not know this but I'm unhappy with Verizon's current line-up of phones! I think its time to protest! Why should AT&T get all the cool stuff? We sho...Hold on I'm getting a call. 15 NEW PHONES?!?!?! WOW I'VE GOTTA BLOG THIS!

Yes 15 new phones are slated to arrive to the Verizon wireless network by the end of this year. 6 are smart phones, at least 5 are music phones, and the rest are more simple hand sets.

Among the slew of phones lies the RAZR 2, the long awaited follow-up to the ubiquitous, iconic, and fragile RAZR. The CDMA Versoion of Motorola's Z67 (RIZR or ROKR) will also hit Verizon (We're not sure if it will be RIZR or ROKR labeled though).

It's about time Verizon Released new phones. They have pretty good customer service and call and network quality but they're horrible at phone selection!

Hat tip to PhoneArena

Goggles for your Video iPod

[picture courtesy of ThinkGeek.com]

How would you like a 24" TV that you can take anywhere? Well for those with a video iPod, you can watch your podcasts, hit TV shows, etc. in a virtual 24" television set right before your eyes. You don't even need extra batteries, the goggles draw power directly from your iPod.

Skype...Back from the grave

If you didnt notice, Skype, the program that allows you to make internet-based calls, went out for about a day and a half. To show how close to home it was, myself and Mr. Lopez could do the chat feature on it. The LA Times reports, that users from the US, Europe, South Africa, and Brazil reported problems with Skype.

Thanks AJ

I just got an old Xbox and PS2 from a friend.. He just came over with the two consoles and said, "You don't have these right?" I laughed and said, "no". "Now you do," he replied. So now I have an Xbox and PS2 just like that. Cool huh?

Thanks AJ

Wii Came Wii Conquered

Today, one of the highlights of my life took place. Today I bought a Wii. I've had it for about 6 hours now, and so far, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look for a full wiiview (review) coming up this week.

New iMac

Last week we got word of an apple announcement. Rumors abounded that apple was going to release new iMacs. Those rumors proved to be true as the above picture shows.
Apple's new computers are made of aluminum and glass and come in a 20" and 24" models with performance increasing as the size does.

And of course no sooner was the new computer released than it was disassembled.....

It's All About Mr. Woo-bot

No, it's not the newest Eureka! episode on the SciFi channel. Rather, Mr. Woo, a farmer from China, with no formal training has been making robots that remarkably mimic human movements. And they are all made from scrap and junk. His efforts haven't been without sacrifice though. One time, he burned his entire house down resulting in his wife almost leaving him. Even with all that, his robot creations are nothing short of remarkable. You don't need training to accomplish great things.

So if you're ever in the Beijing area, see if you can visit Mr. Woo. And maybe, just maybe he'll let you drive his latest creation. Mr. Woo#25

Elton John Wants the Internet to Shut Down

Yes, the infamous Rocket Man wants the internet to just go away for a few years for the sake of the music. (Because the best music came out in the 70's before the internet) He says that todays music stinks because of the advent of the internet and other technology.
Here are a few quotes from him.

• "We're talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to music and that's not going to happen with people blogging on the internet."
• "I mean, get out there -- communicate."
• "Hopefully the next movement in music will tear down the internet."
• "Let's get out in the streets and march and protest instead of sitting at home and blogging."
• "I do think it would be an incredible experiment to shut down the whole internet for five years and see what sort of art is produced over that span."
• "There's too much technology available
  

Hmm. I wonder what would happen if he and Sennator Ted Stevens got together for five years.

Convert Your Wiimote to a Hyrulean Sword!

That's right ladies and gentlemen. For the true Zelda fans, you can now play your Zelda games on your Wii with a Hyrulean Mastersword and shield attachment. The design of the sword and shield shells for your wiimote doesn't impede the wiimote functionality at all. The blade is really cool and made out of foam, but I have heard some Zelda fanatics replacing it with a real blade (something I REALLY don't recommend). We can probably look forward to seeing these attachments in time for the holiday season. How much are these attachments? Just $20. Cool huh?

Source: Camy Pro site

Breaking News

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X-Games 13

The X-Games were completely awesome. My dad and I went on Sunday and saw skate board Vert and rally car racing. Here a few pics.

IPHONES FOR 99 CENTS!!!!!!!

You heard right! No lie. The 99 cents stores will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary. As a promotion, the first 9 people in line will be able to buy an Iphone for just 99 cents. The next 99 people can purchase a scooter for just 99 cents. Where you ask?

At the first 99 cents store located in Westchester, Califoria.
Address: 6854 La Tijera Boulevard - one block west of La Cienega Boulevard

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