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#europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Take The Lady For A Spin
Don't sweat it, Europe, you're not getting left off the Bayonetta Express, with a demo for Platinum Games' high-kicking beat-em-up available right now on the PAL PlayStation Store. [Kotaku] -
#plane
Solar Impulse Plane Flies For First Time in Switzerland
The Solar Impulse plane was flown for the first time in Switzerland yesterday, and leading the solar-powered project was Captain Bertrand Piccard, part of the first team to fly the world in a balloon in 1999. [Gizmodo] -
#crunchpad
CrunchPad Breaks Cover at Media Event Next Monday
The CrunchPad would've been an easy-to-use Web tablet, but the strange saga of its 11th-hour demise will be anything but simple. Chandra Rathakrishnan—CEO of the CrunchPad's problem partner—will demo the tablet, and explain his side of the story. [Gizmodo] -
#wakeupdeadspin
Mangino Rides Off Into The Sunset, Less Than Comfortably
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More » -
#asus
ASUS' Skinny UM30 Laptop Look Familiar, With That Aluminium Body and Black Bezel?
A record for ASUS' laptop range, the UM30 measures just 19.6mm thick, and while there's nothing particularly special inside, we do happen to think it looks rather smart. You know, for an ASUS. [Gizmodo] -
#psp
Metal Gear: Peace Walker Hits The UK Next May
So the next game in the Metal Gear franchise hits Japan next March. But what about Western gamers? When can we expect a copy in a language a little closer to home? [Kotaku] -
#robots
Freaky Singing Animatronic Heads Part of $75K Art Work
These creepily realistic face molds are attached to servos controlled by computer. They come from the twisted mind of artist, Nathaniel Mellor, and are part of an art piece being sold at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009 for $75K. Watch: [Gizmodo] -
#keyboard
Gboard is the Colorful Gmail Keyboard For Shortcuts That You Need Now
While all 69 Gmail shortcuts aren't represented on this Gboard keyboard, the 19 that do feature on the mini-keyboard are bound to be your most-used. Search, star, archives, trash—all the majors are represented in fun Google colors. [Gizmodo] -
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#homefront2
Already, Homefront 2 Is On The Cards
Homefront, THQ's shooter set in a US conquered by a rampaging...North Korea isn't even out yet, but already, the publisher has big plans for post-release DLC and a full-blown sequel. [Kotaku] -
#search
Microsoft on Paying Newspapers to Delist From Google: "That's Not Our Focus"
The possibility that Microsoft might pay Rupert Murdoch's Newscorp to delist from Google (in favor of Bing) caused a lot of outrage, Giz included. Now we've got a statement from Microsoft in response. [Gizmodo] -
#ps3
Infamous Gets "New" DLC, Sells Over 1 Million
Poor Infamous. It's a good game, though one that's been overrun these past few months by titles demanding more of people's time/attention. So Sony figure, maybe some DLC will get you spinning the disc back up? [Kotaku] -
#politics
Senator Introduces Bill to Smack Down Early Termination Fees
Amy Klobuchar, True America Hero and Senator of Minnesota, introduced a bill in Congress today in response to Verizon's doubled early termination fees, aiming to limit them. [Gizmodo] -
#remainders
Remainders - Good and Bad Stuff We Didn't Post (And Why)
On today's list of things that didn't quite make the cut for whatever reason: Dangerous cellphone straps, updates no one will notice, a Google freebie, and a six dollar waste of money. [Gizmodo] -
#mw2
Javelin Cheats? Sony Don't Give A Hoot
While Microsoft will take swift, stern action against anyone caught using the javelin "exploit" in Modern Warfare 2, Sony apparently couldn't care less. [Kotaku] -
#art
Looking at This iPod Might Make You Vomit (Really)
If you guys get motion sickness (or drink heavily), you might want to skip this crazy art exhibit. Imagine a huge iPod (a 4th gen, I'm pretty sure) except all squiggly, like you're looking at it in a funhouse mirror. [Gizmodo] -
#iphone
Phoenix Wright Does Not Object To iPhone Ports
First the Wii, now Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are in line for ports of Capcom's best-dressed, best-educated and most eligible of franchises: Phoenix Wright. [Kotaku] -
#whimsy
Fame And Fortune On The Razor's Edge
Was it fate that brought down the dullest man in sports? Or was it something...sharper? We take a look at the history of Gillette pitchmen, and the woes that befell them soon after. Presenting, the Gillette Curse. More »
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#ads
Droid Commercial Paints iPhone as "Digitally Clueless Beauty Pageant Queen"
Ohhh shit, y'all. This is getting dirty. Motorola/Verizon's newest Droid ad not only depicts the iPhone as a tiara-wearing, Sandra-Bullock-worshipping Barbie doll, it actually shows a clearly identifiable iPhone. It's both inflammatory and in your face. Right up in it! [Gizmodo] -
#ea
Saboteur's 11th Hour Butt Censorship
It's not just in-game lady parts that have been censored in Pandemic's Saboteur. Some out-of-game lady parts have also been covered up at the last minute. [Kotaku] -
#nhl
Jonas Gustavsson, IR-Upper Body (Heart Surgery)
Toronto's Monster will have his second procedure in three months to fix an irregular heartbeat. Wouldn't be the first time Leafs fans questions their players' hearts. [Toronto Star] -
#leaks
Leaked Motorola Sholes Returns, With a Disturbing Lump in Its Side
Looking awfully similar to a recent leak, the Chinese-for-now Sholes has leaked yet again. It mostly looks like the same device—except now we can see it's got some kind of upsetting tumor on its right side. [Gizmodo] -
#zelda
Here's Where The Idea For Spirit Tracks Came From
See this book? It's called せんろはつづく. Or "Senro wa tsuzuku" ("The Tracks Go On And On"). It's a children's book by husband and wife team Fumiko Takeshita and Mamoru Suzuki. And it's the inspiration behind Spirit Tracks. [Kotaku] -
#solarpower
California Approves Orbiting Solar Panel Deal, Aims for 2016 Launch
Remember Solaren, the company that's trying to launch those space-based solar panels, the one that signed a deal with California's biggest power utility company? The whole plan got even closer to reality today, after getting approval from California legislators. [Gizmodo] -
#mlb
This Explains Those Missed Bunt Signs
More players than ever before have come before MLB with a signed doctor's note, swearing they have ADHD, and by the way, they have to take otherwise-banned stimulants. We're skeptical. More » -
#piracy
Recording Two Minutes of Twilight Could Lead to Three Years of Jail
A woman is potentially facing three years in jail for recording three minutes of New Moon, the sequel to Twilight. Three years. In Jail. Over Twilight. [Gizmodo] -
#avp
Aliens vs Predator "Banned" In, Yes, Australia
It's with a heavier heart than usual (normally it's as light as a sparrow!) that I tell you Rebellion's upcoming Aliens vs Predator has been "refused classification" in Australia. Which is as good as a ban. [Kotaku]
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