MacGyver: "I can't even log-on to a computer without getting hurt."
by Ben Chertoff, posted Sep 24th 2008 at 1:15PM
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MacGyver and Steven Seagal Launch New Geek Squad Service
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MacGyver and Steven Seagal Launch New Geek Squad Service
iPhone 3G Essentials: Stuff You Need for Your New iPhone (video)
by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Sep 11th 2008 at 12:01PM
Sure, saying these are things that you need might be overkill, but let's be real: that new iPhone 3G you bought is nothing without some accessories. Whether you're looking for a case, new headphones, a Bluetooth headset, or even a backup power source, we have you covered in this video. Click play and let the shopping begin!
How to Be a Less Annoying Roommate (Video)
by Tom Samiljan, posted Sep 2nd 2008 at 12:17PM
Back-to-school means back to living in confined spaces with roommates, which means you're likely to all get on each others' nerves. Loud music, flashy video game graphics coming off of LCD screens, and post-party room stench can lead to domestic conflicts with dorm mates. Luckily, a slew of gadgets can help you be a less annoying roommate -- and we've got a few of our favorites highlighted in the above video.
Incidentally, these gadgets will work nicely in small apartments, for the rest of us who have already graduated....
How to Convert Vinyl Records to MP3s (USB Turntable)
by Tom Samiljan, posted Aug 20th 2008 at 1:04PM
Best Gadgets for the Beach (Video)
by Tom Samiljan, posted Aug 8th 2008 at 12:01PM
We may be talking Back-to-School already, but summer is still very much with us, at least if the hot and humid August weather is to be believed. And that means that the beaches are alive and well and just waiting to be pounced upn. Geeks that we are, we can't help but bring gadgets every with us, including the beach, which is exactly what we did in the above video. Check it out.
Your Gadgets Are Tracking You....
by Ben Chertoff, posted Jul 30th 2008 at 5:01PM
Used to be, homing devices were the domain of James Bond and similar ilk. No more: In fact, chances are, you're carrying a GPS-enabled tracking device in your pocket. For at least two years, cell phones have been the largest application of GPS chips, and now, finally, we can use them to do our own sleuthing -- even if it's to find the nearest watering hole.
Mo Rocca Invades the National Text-Messaging Championships (Video)
by Ben Chertoff, posted Jul 11th 2008 at 12:02PM
Digital dexterity is no match for ring-side reporter Mo Rocca. Thumbs fly, collars pop and hearts break in our exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2008 LG National Texting Championships. Pro-texter Morgan Pozgar walked out with a cool $25,000 after beating out the competition at last year's tournament, and she returns this year to defend the much-coveted title.
For 2008, the stakes have been upped to 50 large, and the competition again brings together the world's fastest text message typers. Over the course of several rounds of competition, the slow and sloppy are weeded out. Does last year's champ Morgan Pozgar hold on to her title, or can newcomer Nathan Schwartz prevail in the world's premier texting battle? On the edge of your seat? Check out the video below for full coverage. ROFLMAO, OMG.
Five Handy Gadgets for Your Next Trip
by Ben Chertoff, posted Jun 20th 2008 at 12:25PM
Going on a trip soon? Whether you need to stay in touch with home while traveling internationally or just need some power for your cell phone while you're out on a long hike, you'll find the gadgets highlighted in the above video to be quite handy. We should know, since we used 'em all on our recent vacation before making our final picks. Take a look.
Best Gear for Road Trips (Video)
by Switched Staff, posted Jun 12th 2008 at 12:15PM
Considering the sky-high prices of gas these days, it's even more important that you get to your summer road trip destinations on time and without getting lost, which is why you should take the excellent GPS navi system we recommend in the above video (a follow-up to our previous round-up of car trip doodads). We also recommend some other gizmos that'll get you where your going in one piece, or at least keep your passengers busy and prevent them from asking if you're 'there yet.' All that said, we were so seduced by the hot Maserati we borrowed to test out all these gadgets that we pretty much forgot about high gas prices -- and our passengers.
How to Take Better Snapshots (Video)
by Ben Chertoff, posted Jun 5th 2008 at 12:10PM
Also, make sure to check out our tips on "How to Look Better In Photos," in which we tell you how to make you or your subjects look thinner, taller, and younger in snapshots.
How to Stream Your PC's Videos to Any TV In the House
by Ben Chertoff, posted May 19th 2008 at 1:09PM
Face it: Seasons one through three of 'Lost' were not meant to be watched on your tiny computer screen, and YouTube does not sit well with a couch. It's time to start take all the videos, songs and photos you've been collecting on your computer for years and watch them where they belong: On your shiny new HDTV. Fortunately, that's a surprisingly simple endeavor. Like really simple. Like sit on the couch, pop open a beverage of choice and wield the remote simple. Watch, and learn.
Lenovo U110: The Sexy Little Laptop That Could? (Video)
by Tom Samiljan, posted May 2nd 2008 at 12:09PM
We were lucky to get a couple of days to play around with the sexy, new Lenovo U110 ultraportable laptop. It's only 2.3 pounds and, as you can see, small enough to fit into the teeniest of backpacks. It's also one of the slickest looking notebooks we've ever laid our eyes or hands on, with oversized keys that make typing surprisingly smooth (for such a small laptop).
Handling-wise, it's not fair for us to say, since we had access only to a pre-production unit, but with up to 3-gigabytes (GB) of RAM available, the U110 has the potential to be the little computer than could....
Flash LIDAR Helps Robots, Unmanned Aircraft and Vehicles See in 3-D
by Ben Chertoff, posted Apr 25th 2008 at 6:17PM
Adult Film Stars Reveal Their Gadget Faves
by Alon Avdi, posted Apr 20th 2008 at 12:03PM
Earlier this year in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was forced to share the stage with another major exhibition of consumer products, bigwigs and dealmakers. At the Sands Expo convention center, the annual Adult Video News (AVN) Adult Entertainment Expo -- a trade show in its tenth year showcasing adult talent and exhibitors -- was also in full swing. Since the event attracts over 30,000 international buyers and fans of adult entertainment, it seemed like the perfect place for at least some of the Switched team to interview the top female stars in adult entertainment about -- what else -- the role of gadgets, gizmos and technology in their busy off-set lives.
We had seven different stars answer our Switched Questionnaire and you'll want to know what they had to say. We also sent out a separate videographer to film gadget-related interviews with 22 other adult stars, the results of which are highlighted in the above exclusive Switched video. To find out more, watch the video. Then, for even more saucy gadget talk, take a look at the interviews we've got lined up in ing pages.
And if words or video simply aren't doing the trick, we've also got a stunning gallery waiting for you at the end.
(Video and posts are safe for work, but some content may not be appropriate for younger viewers.)
New Software Helps Robots (and Cell Phones) See Things
by Ben Chertoff, posted Apr 18th 2008 at 12:33PM
