T-Mobile G1 may not get a trip to dessert buffet line?

Hopeful T-Mobile G1 users who are currently slaving over the keyboards, anxiously awaiting more news and information on the upcoming Donut and Eclair Android updates may be slightly upset, distraught, and over all feeling like there’s no point in living any longer when they find out that the G1 may not be able to partake of future Android updates. Gasps!

Keep your data extra safe with Bust-a-drive

In an age in which digital technologies reign supreme, turning all of your old “analog” paper files into digital ones means that at times, sensitive information is at risk from prying eyes. But long after a piece of hardware equipment has run the course of its life/usefulness, the hidden danger becomes the information stored on board. While software methods of data wiping are available and the more expensive options are pretty thorough, at the end of the day, nothing beats permanent protection like a good ‘ol hardware solution. Introducing the Bustadrive, a simple tool that will render your old hard drive for all intents and purposes, useless to all but those with the deepest pockets.

NPR iPhone apps shows how news in the new digital age should be done

The digital age has brought the death of many older industries and technologies as constant progress has brought about new methods, processes, products, etc. Perhaps one of the most publicly known and widely talked about issues regarding dying industries is that of the newspaper industry. While some will argue that newspapers aren’t dying (right), or that there is nothing wrong with the industry itself and it is merely going through a period of increased “leaching” by smaller news outlets and blogs, the newspaper industry as a whole isn’t doing so hot.

Of course, in the day and age of finger pointing and no one being able to take the blame for their own personal screw ups, it seems only natural to shove the blame off to other entities — precisely what many news outlets are doing. Anything and everything from blaming Google, news aggregators, to technology and electronics as a whole hasn’t esacped the newspapers industry assault on modern technology. However, there is at least one news organization that “gets it”, this digital revolution. That organization is NPR. A perfect example of how an old industry is molding into anew is briliantly illustrated with their new NPR iPhone app.

(Video of the app in action and more after the jump)

Huawei 8220 coming to T-Mobile USA as the Pulse?

Android aficionados and digital thrill seekers have a new up and coming hopeful to look after. A rather low key device built by Chinese manufacturer Huawei has a new device recently unwrapped that could prove to be a newcomer to T-Mobile’s line up before years end. The device in question, a Huawei 8220 which recently got its WiFi interoperability certificate, may of had its carrier and public title leaked.

According to said certificate, the T-Mobile Pulse could be the new moniker of this relatively obscure device as it makes its way across the ocean an into America’s heart. As far as features go, Android is practically a given. Along with the increasingly popular OS, a 3.5″ inscreen, WiFi of course, Bluetooth, 3mp camera, and a microSD card slot to give the stock 256MB onboard memory some breathing room for apps galore. So far, any other specs such as release date, a more in depth break down of internals, carrier to release on, or even an actual confirmation are still unknown. Look for the near future to reveal the much sought after questions and quell any doubts.

Source: Into Mobile, Unwired, Gizmodo Brazil

Logitech G27 racing wheel to make virtual driver in all of us a little more lifelike

Some gamers lover 1st/3rd person shooters. Others are drawn towards RPG’s. And some are pulled towards the wild world of racing. While nothing can recreate the 120 degree temperatures and overpowering aroma of racing gas and burning rubber like an actual trip around the track, as technology improves, games mimicking that very activity are becoming better and more life like. In an attempt to bring the track home, Logitech has released an update to the popular and highly realistic G25 steering wheel, the G27.

The updated G27 now features a dual-motor force feedback mechanism with a helical differential for a more true feel that should have you looking over your shoulder checking your blind spots all while sitting motionless at your computer desk/gaming chair of choice. Gamers of either PC or PS3 units will be able to pretend as if the wind is in their hair and gasoline pumping through their veins as they try to navigate the concrete jungle that makes up many a racing tracks today.

Other features of the G27 include an RPM/shift indicator light, 900 degree (2.5 lock-to-lock) rotation, 16 programmable buttons, D-pad, 3-pedal base (gas, brake, and clutch), and a 6-speed gear shifter. If racing games are your thing, you really haven’t played a game until you’ve used a steering wheel like the G27. Start your imaginary journey today for only $299 via Logitech’s Site.

Source: Geeky-Gadgets, Blogitech

60GB Xbox 360 beginning death march…

While some may be saddened of the soon to be nixed 60GB Xbox 360, mourners should really be holding their heads high and looking forward to what the near future brings — a cheaper Xbox 360 Elite. While the Arcade version ensures cheap availability of Microsoft’s gaming console to many, the only model that is really relevant and on most peoples’ wishing lists is the Elite with its more spacious hard drive (still small by 2009 standards) and for some, the more sleek black coloring. So far, several retailers have been coming foward warning of the Xbox 360 Premiums upcomping demise and as mentioned previously, a cheaper Elite that will put even greater pressure on Sony to do something…anything with the PS3′s stagnant price. The potential bad news in this instance is the rumor that the low end Arcade version could actually see a price hike. Hey, they have to make up something for the lowering of the Elite right? How is this going to affect you if it all plays out as suspected?

Source: Electric Pig, Eurogamer

Sense UI coming to all (Except those experiencing Google)

While eye candy and one’s gravitation towards a particular UI is completely subjective, I myself find Android to be rather attractive and hip if not a tad “kiddish” in style. Again, some will disagree with me, labeling Android in its stock form too cartoonish for their tastest. Part of Android’s open nature means vendors a free to skin the operating system until their hearts content in order to make it their own. HTC has done just that. Following their design saviness that somehow managed to make WindowsMobile barable to look at, HTC has gone ahead and given Android a newer, more sophisticated face. That much we already know. But the best part is that the HTC Hero isn’t going to be the sole body rockin’ the Sense UI much longer as plans to bring the updated UI to the masses is on track to happen this October.

There’s a couple of catches however. First, users of “Google Experience” phones (ie: T-Mobile) are out of luck as a restriction in licensing agreements limits GE users from adopting the Sense UI update. Stupid? Yes. Able to get around it? You bet! If you’re stuck with the stock look in a Google Experienced world and are ready to experience a fresh face, the xda-developers forums would be a good place to start hanging around.

Second, the free October update will only be initially available in Taiwan with no formal announcements so far on a wider, more global release. Still, xda-dveloper forums seems a likely hang out spot for those of you looking to find some Sense!

Source: BGR, Gizmodo, eprice, Engadget