eyetv diversity

The ElGato eyetv diversity is a dual tuner DVB-T USB stick for less than 100 Euros.

eyetv DTT deluxe

The ElGato eyetv DTT deluxe is an ultra compact USB DVB-T receiver with folding antenna for less than 80 Euros.

Convert an Apple property list from binary to text XML

With this web service you can convert an Apple property list from binary to text XML. No need for the Property List Editor from the Apple Developer Tools.

Take distorted and psychedelic iPhone photos

Fresh from Wired.com: how to take distorted and psychedelic iPhone photos. Photo: Brian Biggs via Flickr.

free email service based on Microsoft Exchange

With mail2web you get a free email service based on Microsoft Exchange.

Bonhams Porsche and Lotus auction

According to Luxist.com, on 7/26 there is a Bonhams Porsche and Lotus auction happening at the Silverstone Classic, one of the UK's premiere motor sport events.

Two text selection tricks

Even though I use Macs since nearly 25 years now, I had no idea about these two text selection tricks for MacOSX, that I just found on Macworld.com.

car radio with Bluetooth, USB2.0 and AuxIn

The Austrian discounter Lidl today sells a car radio with Bluetooth, USB2.0 and AuxIn for less than 90 Euros.

About activating iPhone 3G with a wireless carrier

The official knowledge base article from Apple about activating iPhone 3G with a wireless carrier. Shows you, which carriers use or don´t use SIMlocks and visual voice mail.

Sennheiser VMX 100 Bluetooth headset

The Sennheiser VMX 100 is a very nice and comfortable Bluetooth headset, that charges via a supplied (non standard) USB cable.

LG mobile phone with DVB-T

The LG HB620T is a Triband GSM/GPRS and 2100MHz HSDPA7.2 mobile phone with DVB-T TV reception and microSD slot. Very impressive technology! If LG could finally get rid of their proprietary connector and would put a standard USB and a 3,5mm audio connector on this device, this would be nearly perfect.

jailbreak for iPhone 2.0

The long awaited Pwnage2 is available for MacOSX. It lets you jailbreak your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPhone 3G. SIMunlock for the original iPhone is included, but not yet for iPhone 3G. Currently you need a special SIMcard a la TurboSIM..., to circumvent the SIMlock to use an iPhone 3G with a not supported provider. Attention: all the software, that was available for the original jailbroken iPhones, currently does not run on iPhone 2.0! So no offline Wikipedia, SIPclient... right now.

How to install your keys in a Leatherman handle

Great idea, I just found on BoingBoing: how to install your keys in a Leatherman handle.

Kris Kristofferson in Vienna

On 7/18 Kris Kristofferson plays live at the Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.

Ready LISP for MacOSX 10.5

Ready LISP is a binding together of several popular Common LISP packages especially for MacOSX 10.5, including: Aquamacs, SBCL and SLIME. Once downloaded, you’ll have a single application bundle which you can double-click — and find yourself in a fully configured Common LISP REPL. It’s ideal for OS X users who want to try out the beauty of Common Lisp with a minimum of hassle. It could also be used by teachers to give their Mac students a free, complete Common LISP environment to take home with them.

NuevaSync

With NuevaSync you can sync your iPhone, PalmOS and WM5/6 devices with Google Calendar for calendar events and Google Contacts / GMail for contacts.

Kensington ComboSaver Combination Portable Notebook Lock

The Kensington ComboSaver Combination Portable Notebook Lock is an easy-to-use combination lock with a low-profile design and self-coiling cable for less than 25$. Available in red and gray.

MacAlly privacy screen protective overlay

The MacAlly privacy screen protective overlay prevents your screen from being viewed by others nearby for less than 10$.

MacAlly mirror finish screen protector

The MacAlly mirror finish screen protector lets you use your iPhone as a pocket mirror, when the screen is not in use for less than 10$.

AirHub

The MacAlly AirHub will be a 3 port USB2 hub with integrated 10/100BaseT Ethernet adapter. Pricing and availability not yet known.

new Carla Bruni album

Today the new album by Carla Bruni, Comme si de rien n'était is scheduled to be released in Europe. You can listen to it for free on her website for up to two hours, but you should use Firefox, as Safari seems to have problems with the site.

MacAlly PowerLink

Great new product from MacAlly: the PowerLink is a 3-in-1 battery pack, USB adapter and 2 GB flash drive with 30 pin dock connector for iPhone and iPod for less than 50$.

Book on building underground houses

Another great tip from Kevin Kellys CoolsTools weblog: $50 and Up Underground House Book is a 20$ book on building your own underground houses.

Bivanorak

Great tool from CoolTools for traveling light: the Bivanorak is a bivak and an anorak in one, all for 175$. You can even use it as an emergency tent.

Google Street View of Tour de France 2008

Google provides a Street View of the Tour de France 2008.

realtime generation in Vienna

From 7/4 to 7/20 realtime generation, the computer animation festival, takes place at the Museum quarter in Vienna, Austria.

Caetano Veloso in Vienna

On 7/5 at 7.30 pm Caetano Veloso have a live act at the Wiener Staatsoper during the Jazz Fest Wien in Vienna, Austria.

KungFu Panda movie starts in Austria

The new Dreamworks movie KungFu Panda starts 7/4 in Austria.

portable mini grill

Very handy when you want to travel without much luaggage: the Grilliput is a portable mini grill for less than 30 Euros.

MAKE volume 14 available

The newest issue of MAKE (volume 14) is available right now.

Using a free LDAP server with AddressBook

If you need multi user access to a centralized AddressBook,, the following hint from macosxhints.com might be for you: using a free LDAP server with AddressBook.