Half-Life 2: Portal is basically "a new type of single player game that changes how players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment in a manner similar to how the Gravity Gun changed our approach to how an object may be leveraged in any given situation." Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
Rather than being released at retail, Portal and Team Fortress 2 are included with the release of Half-Life 2's Orange Box
The Amosu limited edition Nokia N95 is 18 carat solid white gold, with 325 diamonds embedded in the case. Anyone with a spare 12,000 to purchase (without contract) the N95 will also receive a year’s free concierge service, a limited edition number personalised with your initials and a year’s free address book back up.
The N95 is not the only handset to have received the Amosu make over. They also have an 18 carat white gold Motorola K1 encrusted with 325 white diamonds which sells for 18,000, a 24 carat gold w880i selling for 469 and even a 24 carat gold iPod, selling for 355.
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With UMA technology, the consumer can use the GSM network or a broadband Internet-connected WLAN network for mobile services. This can ensure excellent indoor coverage both at office and home. The consumer can have one multi-mode handset that works everywhere with enhanced and easy-to-use voice services. And, WLAN/UMA provides excellent coverage and sound quality, even in areas where mobile phone reception has previously been poor.
Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6301, as part of its Unik/Unique portfolio.
Yves Maitre, Senior Vice President, Devices, Orange said:
“The Nokia 6301 is a stylish new addition to our Unik range of converged fixed and mobile phones. Orange’s Unik offer brings together the convenience of a single phone and tariff at home and on the move and the widest range of UMA handsets. The Nokia 6301, with its sleek candy bar design and attractive stainless steel exterior adds to the appeal of Unik for Orange customers.”
The clean lines and recessed buttons of the Nokia 6301 are highlighted by a stainless steel frame with hand-hugging curves. In addition, the Nokia 6301 includes:
- 2-inch QVGA screen
- USB/PC Synchronization
- Internal user memory of 30MB and 128MB in-box microSD card, with support for up to 4GB microSD cards
- Voice dialing, voice commands and voice recording
- MP3 player, FM radio
- Integrated hands-free speaker
The Nokia 6301 has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby time of up to 14 days. The Nokia 6301 is expected to begin shipping to select markets in Europe during the fourth quarter of 2007
If you thought remote-controlled helicopters were cool, then check out this 1/5th scale MiG-29. Video after the jump.
First flight preparation and flight testing of an 1/5 scaled turbine powered Mig29 RC. Total Thrust 24kg
So you wanna be like James Bond, but don't have the gadgetry nor technical skills, then here are a few tools you might want to pick up. To start, we have the "Shotgun Flashlight", which basically is a Mag-Lite that doubles as a .410 gauge shotgun. Click here for more pictures.
GT provides us with a special Army of Two (Xbox 360/PS3) producer overview. Continue reading to watch. Click here for more pictures.
Army of Two throws gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique two-man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player.
That's right, a group of college students built a 40-foot high Slip-n-Slide from the roof of a house. Best of all, this thing doubles as a ski jump during the winter. Video after the break.
InsideLineVideo managed to snag spy footage of the 2009 Nissan GT-R out at Nurburgring. According to a photographer, the GT-R recorded a 7 min. 38 second hot lap -- the 911 Turbo clocked in at 7 min. 40 seconds. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures
With barely a month to go before its official debut, the 2009 Nissan GT-R returned to the Nurburgring. This time there was a very specific goal in mind, and according to our spy shooters, Nissan may have already reached it
Put simply, this is one of the most creative stop-motion animations that we've seen. Continue reading for the video.
Ok, so a few may border on strange, but for the most part, there are plenty of artsy/stylish gadgets released in Japan each and every day, ranging from slightly useful to "honey, lets play a joke on the kids" bad. Click here for more of our favorites. Yes, all of these can be purchased in Japan, or through eBay.
Not only can you get sideways, Need for Speed ProStreet includes a "revolutionary online mode that will redefine the meaning of competitive social play." Video after the break. Click here for more pics.
It also pushes the "Autosculpt" technology to a new level, allowing you to directly impact your car's performance for the first time as well as personalize its appearance
