Author: Mark Wilson

Nobody is going to share the murky photos from the DSi’s integrated camera, so why not hack a classic DS to become a controller for a dSLR? More »

I should be in awe of this autonomous, two-wheeled prototype robot by Toyota, dreaming of The Jetsons and Wall-E. But instead, all I can think is, “Who needs a robot that just balances crap on its head?” [PlasticPals via CrunchGear] More »

After seeing it at CES, there was little doubt. The 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50VT20 wouldn’t just be among the first 3DTVs on the market, it would be among the best. The first two reviews are in, and they’re relatively positive. More »

Sony’s XMB may be a bit of a RAM hog, and Microsoft’s Project Natal will require about 15% of the Xbox 360’s resources. But the new PlayStation Move controller? Its footprint looks light. More »

The Plastic Logic QUE, also known as the promising but $650 Nook alternative, has been delayed until summer. By then, will you still actually want an oversized eBook reader? For $650, upcoming Apple and/or Android tablets are looking pretty good. More »

PadNotes, an upcoming iPad app, offers a very simple, very useful function that the iPad seems to lack: You can type and draw on any PDF. Watch the video and you’ll understand, the possibilities are quite impressive. [9to5Mac] More »

While only 6-inches in diameter, the $50 City Lights Globe reminds us what Earth looks like at night, when the great oceans give way to the sparkle of cities. [xUmp via RedFerret] More »

NASA employees take 10 to 15 minutes to decontaminate before entering this clean room. But you can get a look inside from your couch, pre-shower. More »

You can place your iPad pre-order at the Apple Store now. And if you’re still between a few models, it’s not too late to read our iPad Buyer’s Guide, Haiku Edition. [Apple] More »

Sony has just confirmed with us that PlayStation Move cannot support 4 players in its full configuration. More »

Even if you don’t own a PlayStation 3, Heavy Rain is a game you should know because it re-imagines both videogames and movies, combining them into a new genre of Choose Your Own Adventure digital narrative. (Very minor spoilers ahead.) More »

So this was obvious: Place a few dividers into an otherwise normal front-loading washing machine, and separate your reds from your whites without washing a whole separate load. [Yanko Design via Ubergizmo] More »

According to AppleInsider sources, iPhone firmware 4.0 will bring multitasking to the platform this summer. And it may look a lot like Exposé. More »

This latest Tron Legacy billboard, while not technically wallpaper-formatted, crops and stretches beautifully, even on a 24-inch screen. Download the full version here: [/film via Kotaku] More »

In yet more research funded by Bill and Melinda Gates (and Intellectual Ventures), Stanford University’s Ken Caldeira explores a mechanically simple ocean pump that could significantly diminish the power of a hurricane. More »

A few pieces of shelving. A PC fan. An air filter. A shower curtain. Some lighting. Combine, and you have a budget space fit for swapping lenses and analyzing moon rocks. [I Heart Robotics via MAKE] More »

With a single candle, your photos were stupendous. So for this week’s Shooting Challenge, we’re tying a different hand behind your back: color. More »