New DS Crimson/Onyx

Makes me think I should have waited before I bought my DS (white). Releases August 20th.

The 2007 Wonder Festival !!

“Once again, we decided to go and take a look at what was going on at the Wonder Festival and, as usual, that was pretty crazy to say the least!! 34 photos are here for your viewing pleasure, if that’s not enough, I invite you to visit my friend Danny’s website : DannyChoo.com, loaded with videos and news on this amazing event!”

The folks over at akihabaranews.com has visited the wonder festival and have some amazing pictures to share!

Google-backed Gbox online music store uses Universal’s open MP3s

Google, Universal, and a new start-up company called gBox are teaming up to sell music exclusively through an ad based format, bucking the iTunes style method of selling music online. The partnership works out with Google referring users to gBox, where they can buy DRM-free copies of Universal’s music catalog for 99 cents. Universal still has to pay Google for the ad space, which begs the question, why couldn’t Universal simply distribute the music itself? But hey, at least it looks like the whole DRM-free thing’s working out for Universal and Co. Your turn, Mr. J.

Is this a challenge to the all famous iTunes music store?

The Seoulllll e-Traaaaain!

“Ok, it’s only a temporary gig but check out the “Sens e-train” offered to Seoul’s subway jockeys over the next few days. The kids at Samsung and Korea Telecoms have fitted two cars from Seoul’s number 2 line train with a dozen WiBro-enabled Samsung Q45 laptops and Q1 Ultra UMPCs. The hippest trip in S.Korea is operational (and free) from 1100 to 1700 daily until August 19th. We’re just wondering what’s more impressive: high-speed data while blasting along the underground rails or the lack of any visible organic excretions in a subway car. Either way, there’s no chance in hell of this working in New York City.”

This is one of the things I really think they should have in New York but there are always dreams.

[via Engadget]

Sarajevo cafe named “Club Bill Gates”

“We hear the menu only gets updated once every five years.”

Kinda creepy if you ask me.

[Via The Raw Feed]

New name!

The blog has been renamed to yuri-chan to match its new domain name yuri-chan.com! I am hoping this will keep me more dedicated to the blog and providing you with the latest news both in the anime an gadget world.

Old but great

Even though this video might be old I want to take a minute to post it on this blog because of the awesome song.

iPoor

I’m guessing this is supposed to be a soppf of the iPhone. Well done.

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Google shuts down video service?

Anyone even knew that Google had a paid video service. I don’t think I had any idea. Probably why they decided to shut it down after all.

“As a valued Google user, we’re contacting you with some important information about the videos you’ve purchased or rented from Google Video. In an effort to improve all Google services, we will no longer offer the ability to buy or rent videos for download from Google Video, ending the DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent) program. This change will be effective August 15, 2007.

To fully account for the video purchases you made before July 18, 2007, we are providing you with a Google Checkout bonus for $2.00. Your bonus expires in 60 days, and you can use it at the stores listed here: http://www.google.com/checkout/signupwelcome.html. The minimum purchase amount must be equal to or greater than your bonus amount, before shipping and tax.
After August 15, 2007, you will no longer be able to view your purchased or rented videos.

If you have further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,

The Google Video Team”

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Mirror Media stuffs PC into multifaceted display

Mirrors that double as surveillance displays or hallway televisions have been common for quite some time, and while Mirror Media’s PC-stuffed iteration certainly won’t be the first of its breed, it joins a rare bunch nonetheless. The MirrorTV + media PC combination unit comes in 20-, 26-, 30-, and 32-inch flavors and features an Intel processor, up to 512MB of SDRAM, up to 60GB of hard drive space, optional WiFi, and a smorgasbord of ports including USB 2.0, RS-232, FireWire, DVI / VGA, and component / S-Video / composite to boot. Pricing details don’t look to be readily available, but if you’ve got the coin, we’re sure these guys and gals can whip up the multifarious mirror of your dreams.

[Via ChipChick]