Gay Sci-Fi Nerds (GSFN) Podcast Show

A quick list of some of the tech news that have caught our attention here at the Gay Sci-Fi Nerds Podcast Show.

• James Bond’s Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot to go Public
• Invisibility cloak ’step closer’
• iPhone 3G Now in Multiple (Unofficial) Colors
• TARDIS MAME cabinet makes even Daleks swoon

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First we have the Star Wars model that sold for £177,789 in an auction of iconic film memorabilia. The 18 inch-high T.I.E. fighter featured in the climactic space battle in the 1977 movie.

The auction allowed collectors to buy more than 1,000 original pieces of Hollywood history, including several superhero costumes - among them Wolverine’s X-Men jacket and Ben Affleck’s Daredevil costume.

BBC News

Next we have the DIY Batman Tumbler (Editor’s note: Tumbler..? Come on guys, it’s the Batmobile!).

Bob Dullam has built this absolutely amazing working replica of Batman’s current-gen Batmobile, the Tumbler. It’s got it all - the afterburner, the huge honking double-barrel wheels, the stealth-toothiness on all of the edges - immaculate. Dullam threw it all together with nothing more than commonly available photos and the movies themselves, all custom welded, in his own garage by himself. Bob estimates his labor of love will cost him anywhere from $50k-$70k. And even after repeated pleading on the Super Hero Hype forums where he’s showing it off, he ain’t sellin’. Bob’s planning on building a version of the Batpod when the Tumbler is completed.

Gizmodo

And finally we have a custom built Iron Man suit but you have to think that this guy should have made himself a slightly more appropriate costume more in keeping with his physique. Gizmodo have dubbed this unfortunate individual “Iron Dork”, and I have to agree. I mean, look at those love handles! Not that I’m a skinny queen or anything, far from it, but even I wouldn’t do that to myself. Shame really as the suit itself isn’t half bad…

Gizmodo

Gizmodo also included a photo of this mental retard, which I guess is his only excuse for this disturbing costume, the retardness I mean.

Name one super hero that goes around with his cock on display. You can’t, can you and if you can, please send in pictures?

Mores the pity actually… Now Brandon Routh in his Superman outfit, with his cock showing through those red briefs would have guaranteed an immediate sequel.

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Drew doesn’t like shower curtains, or knives so this product won’t be making it into our lovely designer pad overlooking the sea.

This Psycho inspired bloody serial killer shower curtain not only comes with serial killer shadow and blood splatter patterns but also a sound and motion-activated “Psycho” music clip, complete with screaming woman.

Things You Never Knew Existed…

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Fancy a seven foot Optimus Prime sculpture made from metal? Well you can order your $6,896.55 worth of metal here. If the price tag is a little over your budget, they also do a couple of smaller cheaper sculptures too.

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Seriously, if I hadn’t already gotten myself an Apple 16 GB iPhone 3G (or an iRiver H10), this would be at the top of my list for a MP3 Player. I mean how cool is it, decked out in black and red with Darth Vader plastered over the front of it? Okay, so it only has 512MB internal memory and no expansion slot, but you can still get around 240 songs in WMA format or 120 songs as MP3s.

It also comes equipped with a radio should you get bored with the Star Wars soundtracks you’ve managed to squeeze onto it, and rechargeable batteries and a USB cable. This little beauty will be available via the Forbidden Planet website later this month for £40.

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Apple unveils new MacBook design inspired by Star Wars (just kidding). New kids laptop to cash in on Clone Wars animated movie [Clone Wars Merch Floodgates Open With Clone Trooper Kiddie Laptop].

Recreate the Burning Man experience and set fire to your own Nicholas Cage [Fairground Shooting Gallery Gets Flamethrower Makeover for Burning Man].

More Lego shenanigans with a working space elevator, visit space now [Japanese Team Creates Working Space Elevator... Made of Lego Blocks].

Having just bought a bread maker, I’m dismayed with the lack of Bunny shaped loaves [Konepan Bread Maker Turns Your Loaves into Bunnies].

Ouch, knife freezes and blows you up for that guaranteed kill. Just don’t stab yourself! [WASP Knife Will Freeze and Blow Up Your Organs].

If you can’t have real zombies keeping intruders off your property then maybe this will scare them [Zombie Garden Sculpture Keeps Those Damn Kids Off Your Lawn, Might Eat Their Brains].

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ZDNet has an interesting (for those who own one) article on the iPhone stating the ten things they’d change. Seeing as I have gone out and bought myself an iPhone 3G, here are the ten things, with my thoughts.

1. No keyboard…
   ZDNet’s idea of connecting a Bluetooth keyboard is quite a good one, But I honestly can’t think why I would be typing so much on the iPhone. I’m using it as convergence of information gathering and devices, but also in a quick to access and use sort of way. Would I type an entire blog post on it, I’m not sure though I guess it’s early days for me.
   
2. The camera needs more megapixels…
   The only thing I can say I find lacking in the iPhone is the camera. I used the camera on my previous phones, both Sony Ericsson’s quite a lot. However I am thinking more and more that I should be using a dedicated camera for better shots. Still wouldn’t say no to a 3 to 5 mega pixel camera and a flash.
3. Still no cut and paste…
   Again I’m not sure about this one. I’ve used cut and paste a little on my K800i purely because I couldn’t trust it to post Twitter entries without losing them on occasion. I know it’ll be a useful feature, but I’m uncertain how Apple will implement this on the touch screen.
4. You can’t use the 3G iPhone as a modem…
   This is annoying. What’s the point of having a lovely 3G phone and not being able to hook it up to your laptop to use as a modem? I’m not interested in jail breaking my phone just to run a hack to get it to work. It’s one of those things that should just work, something Apple is usually famous for.
5. SMS/MMS…
   Having only SMS text messaged the once so far (iPhone was finally activated today), I can agree that the interface is clunky looking. Looks weird having a single line input which grows in height as you type but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. As for MMS, never really used it that much, probably 20 or 30 times since MMS was first available to me. I don’t get much either, so it’s not something I’m going to miss.
6. Where’s the video record?…
   Again, video is something I’ve used that much and I’d rather invest in a digital camera that can take good stills and video.
   
7. Non-removable battery…
   I thought this used to be an issue at first with the original iPods which is why I bought an iRiver H10. Now of course I’ve had that for so long, I don’t think I can buy a replacement battery. I’ve also never carried or bought spare batteries for my phones and they’ve lasted quite well. Ask me again in a year’s time what I think.
   
8. No pay-as-you-go iPhone–yet…
   I was thinking of going down this route when I first heard that O2 was going to have a PAYG iPhone. Thing is, what if I want to upgrade to a new iPhone when it will inevitably come out in a year’s time? At least if I’m happy to continue my contract I’ll be eligible for an upgrade, which may solve any battery issues (see above). Apparently O2 were pricing up the 16GB PAYG iPhone at £359 with 6 months Wi-Fi (after that Wi-Fi charged at £10 per month). Perhaps in a years time I can upgrade to a new model and put a PAYG sim in my current iPhone…
   
9. No built-in VoIP client…
   I don’t use VoIP on my MacBook Pro or PC, why would I do it on my iPhone? Having said that, with O2 set to launch a PAYG version in the UK later this year, it would be a very useful way to keep phone bills down.
   
10. Give us more colors–and more storage…
    I considered getting the 16GB white iPhone 3G for all of two minutes. Thing  is, the black plastic back works because it matches the front of the iPhone. I always prefer it when the curtains match the carpets. Any shade/colour other than black on the front of the phone would make it look ugly, much like the white and coloured PSP’s.

These are of course only my views on the 10 things ZDNet would change on the iPhone. To see their opinions, click here.

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Sony and Sky have finally launched their subscription TV-on-PSP service. The GO!VIEW service enables Sony PSP owners to access a variety of TV content through Sky, including films. Shows are downloaded onto the PSP through a PC (Windows only software).

Shows already available include Top Gear, Doctor Who and Gay Sci-Fi Nerds favourite, Weeds The focus is on BBC and Sky content. Films and sports are available for download too.

Users have three subscription packages available to them: Entertainment, Sport and Comedy. A single package costs £5 per month, two packages are £8 per month, or you can get all three for £10 per month. Individual shows can be rented for £1.50, and films cost £2.50 each to watch for a limited period.

GO!VIEW

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Presenting the Comic-Con limited edition Battlestar Galactica Cylon Toaster.

According to NBC Universal Store, these are one-of-a-kind made specifically for the San Diego Comic-Con. We understand that the toaster actually imprints the image of a Cylon on each side of your freshly browned bread. Of course for the more die hard fans, you could always take the toaster apart and toast your own buns. Nothing like a branded butt cheek and what better than Cylon.

The Cylon toaster costs just $65 (£32/€41) and ships on 29 July.

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I’m a bit late in posting the regular Friday collection of technology links, mainly because I spent Friday playing with my new iPhone, or should that be “iTouch” seeing as O2 still hasn’t activated the sim…

• Anti-terrorist drill reveals Segway attack plan, legions of embarrassed patrolmen
• Commodore 64 users create perfect nerdstorm
• Lightning Review: Lego Egg Timer
• Mary Poppins Has Nothing On The Unbreakable Fighting Umbrella (John Steed, however…)
• Missing Webroot founder found dead
• Want a new career as a contract killer?

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