Tablets are coming, but did Jobs invented the game?

January 28th, 2010 gboban No comments

We all know that Steve Jobs unveiled their new 10″ (actually 9.7″) iPad, but question is “Did Apple really invented the market?”. Take a look at the iPod unveiling event and then check some other contenders below…. judge yourself…

HP Slate running Windows7

www.archos.com

Archos is known for their MP3 player, but lately they are entering netbook and tablet markets. They have whole offer – from 5″ to (now) 9″ tablets, from Android OS to Windows7 – take look at presentations:

Archos5 running Android OS

Archos9 running Windows7

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What Have We Missed – Two Odysseys

January 24th, 2010 gboban No comments

Well, it’s 2010 and we already missed deadlines for two Arthur Clarke Space Odysseys 2001 and  2010…

Not only we don’t have HAL9000 like AI and spaceships that can carry human missions to the Jupiter – we probably won’t even send human expeditions to the Moon any time soon.

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GBoban.Com: My choice of social networks

January 18th, 2010 gboban No comments

Okay – knowem advertises itself as a place where you can check user name availability on more than 350 social networks. If you are the company, you may want to protect your name on those networks… at least on subgroup of them, starting with business, blogging (including micro blogging – twitter eg), communities, information, entertainment… huh – there are more categories of social networks than accounts you can manage… well, of course, if you are not company, but just me or you…

read more at gboban.com

Trees on Mars

January 18th, 2010 gboban No comments

MRO’s High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera caught this image of Mars surface:

Detailed explanation at Space.Com: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/mars-tree-photo-illusion-100113.html

Avatar (MOVIE)

January 7th, 2010 gboban No comments

Avatar – this seasons record money making spectacle in 3D. Watch the trailer below or read more at http://www.anothermovieguide.com/2010/01/02/james-camerons-avatar-in-3d-is-brilliant/#more-473

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Moon (MOVIE)

January 6th, 2010 gboban No comments

Moon is definitely hard-line SF movie. Watch the trailer below or jump to http://moon-trailer.blogspot.com/ for more information.

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Comet Eaten by The Sun

January 5th, 2010 gboban No comments

The SOHO spacecraft captured a comet as it approached the Sun (Jan. 3, 2010) and evaporated. See the video below or visit http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/pickoftheweek/old/05jan2010/

Pandorum (MOVIE)

January 5th, 2010 gboban No comments

In short, Pandorum is SF Horror for sci-fi fans. If you feel like one and didn’t saw it until now – from January 19th it will be available on DVD and BLU-RAY.

Check the trailers below or jump directly to official site: http://www.pandorummovie.com/

Trailers:

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HONGKIAT.COM – 11 Most Popular Blog Design Styles

January 5th, 2010 gboban No comments

honkgiat.com brings us 11 most popular blog design styles with examples. If you are looking for inspiration for your own blog, go to http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/11-most-popular-blog-design-styles-with-examples/.

Tomy I-SOBOT Humanoid Robot Introductionary VIDEO

January 3rd, 2010 gboban No comments

I-SOBOT is 6.5 inch humanoid robot. Some features include:

  • Robot packed with over 200 words and phrases, and 200 pre-programmed movements
  • Operates with remote control, programmable memory, and voice activation
  • 17 custom designed actuators and gyro-sensor for balance and freely moving joints
  • Includes remote control, hexagon wrench, action chart, operation manual and 3 AAA batteries
  • Recommended for ages 10 and up

See the introductionary video below…

Yu can find i-SOBOT deals at RoboCentury Store or Tomy I-SOBOT Robot
at Amazon.