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For the latest info on the coolest gadgets, emerging technology and wired madness, subscribe to our full news feed or have it delivered to your inbox. Always free. Always unique. Thanks for visiting! New Era has some rather pricey game inspired caps on the market.  The caps, which feature boldly colored Pacman and Space Invaders motifs might not give you street cred, but they ooze geek cred.  All but the most hardcore geeks will probably avoid these, but if any of you out there are looking for a game hat that you can wear in the privacy of your own home, this is it. The price, unfortunately is $55 per hat, which is what most people would pay for semi-stylish head wear and as much as a new game. (Read the full post about ‘Geeky Headgear from New Era’…)

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We already heard news about the next-gen Windows OS, Windows 7 Ultimate. Well, the fellows at Think Next are offering up a video, which they claim shows the “Milestone 1 code drop,” all in shaky video glory. Check it out by hitting the video above.

The video shown is apparently from a release that was shipped to Microsoft’s major partners earlier this year.

(Read the full post about ‘Video Footage of Windows 7 Ultimate Leaked? [Clips]’…)

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This strange appendage snaps on to the bottom of your standard PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS joystick, turning it into a poor-man’s DualShock controller. PEGA’s oddly-named “Vibrating Bag” adds rumble capability to your stock PS3 controller. Now they don’t specify if the vibration actually works when the game generates its feedback signal, or if the thing just continuously rumbles. But couldn’t your tired hands use a relaxing massage anyway? In addition to adding some unwelcome bulk to the controller, the remote receiver that plugs into the console’s USB port has a huge antenna sticking out of it, messing with your PS3’s sleek good looks. (Read the full post about ‘too cheap to buy a ps3 dualshock controller?’…)

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If you enjoyed the original topless Wii video or the more recent, even hotter sequel, then you are probably the type to get a kick out of this semi-nude rendition of Samba de Amigo on the classic Sega Dreamcast. Live it up, pervs. Today is your day. Hit the jump for the full NSFW action. (Read the full post about ‘Very NSFW Video: Topless/Bottomless Dreamcast [Clips]’…)

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Posted Jan 26th 2008 1:08PM by Darren MurphFiled under: Robots We’ve witnessed our fair share of Robovies, and let’s just say we’ve a healthy fear of ‘em. That being said, we’re fairly certain we’d come darn close to fainting or reacting violently should the creature pictured above approach us while shopping ever. Nevertheless, this humanoid is apparently allowed to run amok at Universal Citywalk Osaka as the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute tests out its ability to interpret signals from cameras, sensors and RFID readers and determine which patrons are thoroughly lost. When it recognizes a stumped individual, it wheels over, confirms their state of confusion and politely offers directions to their destination of choice. (Read the full post about ‘Crowd-monitoring humanoid helps lost mall patrons, likely freaks them out’…)

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Fact: NERF glocks are way cooler than their gunpowder-based alternatives. And steampunk (like certain varieties of sharp orange cheese) makes everything better. That’s why we’re flipping out over these customized steampunk NERF guns by Chris Furniss (even though you may have seen them before). It doesn’t appear that Furniss fabricated anything, and instead scraped off the toy logos and painted the pistols to looks like an aged mixture of metals. Sadly, these two pistols don’t appear to be for sale. (Read the full post about ‘Steampunk NERF Weaponry [Weapons]’…)

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Everyone knows you shouldn’t play with your food. But sometimes you have to defend your dinner! Now there’s a new weapon in your homeland security arsenal! load up a particularly mushy pea or corn niblet, aim, pull back the spring-loaded handle, and watch your food take flight. ZING! It’s WAY more fun than a war of words. Available in Red or Assorted (Red, Purple, Green), packaged in clear, recyclable, peggable display boxes. [Product Page] [Via] Tags: dvr, hi fi, cellphone, cameras (Read the full post about ‘Zing! Launch your lunch’…)

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Posted Jan 26th 2008 11:03AM by Darren MurphFiled under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Call it fate or call it luck, but regardless of what you deem it, the latest wave of Cowon price drops will certainly save you a few bucks. Judging by listings at JetMall, Cowon has slashed dollars off of price tags attached to a variety of its devices, including $50 off of the luscious Q5W, $20 from the A3 30GB and some $90 from the 16GB iAUDIO 7. What’s more, the entire Q5W lineup now comes with a free GPS cradle and a warm fuzzy feeling to boot. (Read the full post about ‘Cowon price drops abound’…)

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If innovation in pizza cutter creation ever hits the mainstream, artist Frankie Flood will be the first to know. His exhibition at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, which includes five pizza cutters resembling motorcycles and bearing funky names like Psycho Pizza Cadillac, has garnered well deserved attention for their ability to show that “even the most utilitarian object has strong artistic value.” I wonder if those wheels could manage the deep and gooey terrain of a Chicago deep dish? Via OhGizmo! Tags: equipment, cellphone, computers, laptops (Read the full post about ‘Motorcycle-inspired pizza cutters’…)

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Tesla Motors has announced they are officially able to move forward with sales, of course those who were willing to plunk down that $5,000 to get on the waiting list will still have a little while longer to wait. The first roadster, which was codenamed the “P1” will be going to company chairman Elon Musk, then production will begin on March 17, 2008. Currently there is around 600 people on the waiting list, who should begin receiving their long awaited cars fairly quickly after production begins. Tesla Motors is estimating that they will be able to churn out about 40 per week once they go into full production later in 2008. Part of the requirement before sales could begin here in the U.S. (Read the full post about ‘Tesla Roadster gets wrecked, legal for sale in the US’…)

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