Here’s a hands-on look at Sony’s upcoming Xperia X1 Smartphone, courtesy of PhoneScoop. Just to recap, this handset boasts a 3-inch touchscreen display, 3.2-megapixel camera, 400MB of built-in memory, a microSD card slot, and Wi-Fi. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

On the front is a generous touch screen, with practically microscopic buttons below it for accessing some of the phone’s features. These buttons are all triangular in shape and attempt to be making a fashion statement of some sort. Whatever that statement is, it was lost on us, as we were frustrated by the usability of the keys

[via Phonescoop - Engadget]

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In this GT featurette, “community Manager Robert Bowling discusses what it took to modernize an old favorite.” Continue reading for the video.

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The NASA ATHLETE is basically a “giant, six-legged robot that could pick up and move a future Moon base thousands of kilometres across the lunar surface.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

NASA is taking development of the robots seriously, as it turns out their multiple-wheeled dexterity make them perfect for carrying mobile habitats across the rocky, uneven lunar terrain. They’ve even been discussed in the most recent mission planning

[via Gizmodo - NewScientist]

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This narration-free Shuttle launch clip offers “point-of-view shots from the perspective of the astronauts.” Video after the break.

The sequence is edited from three separate shuttle launches, all of which were on their way to the International Space Station

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Whether if you just upgraded or have a broken cell phone laying around, these interesting hacks will definitely give your old handset new life. Continue reading to see them all. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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PhoneArena provides us with a hands-on demonstration of that AT&T LG Vu, one of their first handsets to support MediaFlo, complete with retractable antenna. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

As we’ve mentioned above, the Vu has the same user interface as the European models PRADA and Viewty. Of course, AT&T slightly personalized the whole thing, but most of it is kept the same; for example, both the homescreen and the first page of the main menu house shortcuts to the Mobile TV

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In this Fifth Gear segment, the crew pits the Volkswagen Golf GTI against the Subaru Impreza WRX in a hot hatch shootout. Find out which car comes out on top after the break.

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For those who’ve always wanted a portable, inflatable bed for the office, look no furthur than the Sleeping Cube. No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

While it’s rolled up when not in use, the Nappak takes up very little room, but inflate this unit up and expect it to take up a big chunk of your office, or your entire cubicle. The large nature of this and the fact it includes wheels when rolled up is definitely peculiar

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So you’ve seen Mario, now see how a few other Super Smash Bros. Brawl characters have evolved over the years. Click here for first picture in gallery.

You may recall the previously handy Nintendo evolution chart, chronicling the change from 8-bit sprite to modern day Super Smash Bros. Brawl polygonal form, but it wasn’t quite complete

[via Kotaku]

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Konami releases yet another amazing Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer, called “No Hero”. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

It will use the series’ traditional third person view with full camera manipulation, but also allows the freedom to play in first-person mode, as well as an over the shoulder view which can be switched from right shoulder to left for easy corner maneuvering

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