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54 memorable sci-fi robots

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2008-05-20 18:13:14 by Conner Flynn in SlipperyBrick
Sometimes the coolest gadgets in Sci-Fi are not gadgets at all. But robots. Heres a look at some of the most memorable robots from sci-fi in no particular order. Its not a complete list. Think of it more as a walk down memory lane. Because geeks love Sci-Fi and Sci-Fi has a long history of loving robots The robot owl from Clash of the Titans is...
 
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MyVu Crystal & Shades Pay Homage To Sci-Fi Vision [Sci-Fi Shades]

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2008-01-08 18:09:30 by Christopher Mascari in Gizmodo
Sci-Fi eyewear lovers are finally getting more options when shopping for new shades with MyVu's release of two new models, Shades and Crystal. Both models are geared toward watching video on the go, with what MyVu describes as "glance-down technology with true situational awareness." With this "glance-down tech" these glasses are even closer to...
 
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Sci-fi films are as dead as Westerns

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2008-02-18 08:45:27 by GadgetManiac in GadgetManiac
Sci-fi films are as dead as Westerns, so says Ridley Scott in an interview with The Times back a while ago Scott who directed both Blade Runner and Alien ought to have some credibility on the topic of the death of science fiction, and for what little its worth, we agree with him. His point regarding the demise of the genre is that Theres nothing...
 
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Life-Size Sci-Fi Collectibles

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2008-03-31 11:06:37 by Kerry in Product Reviews NetGadgets & Technology
Do you love your Sci-Fi gadgets and even more so Star Wars if so you can now get these life size models in your own home These Sci-Fi collectibles come in a choice of R2-D2 & C-3PO and both feature sound and light functions for the most real experience possible. These figures are made from fibreglass and come with their own display bases and are...
 
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My Favorite Childhood Sci-Fi Author Fries My Brain [Interview]

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2008-10-23 14:00:00 by Mark Wilson in Gizmodo
As a kid, I raised my hand too often in class and looked forward to science projects. I drew pictures of space ships and aliens on my notebooks before rushing home after school to play on my IBM 386. As for many young nerds, school could make for a solitary life. I related to a set of booksthe My Teacher Is an Alien seriesbetter than I could...
 
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What is the most badass gun from sci-fi movies?

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2008-11-07 11:52:49 by PeterPachal in DVICE
Our friends over at SCI FI Wire have a rundown of the six most kick-ass guns from sci-fi movies. Hellboy's Big Baby features prominently, and the machine pistol from RoboCop is there, too. Funny how you typically have to be a some kind of superpowered demon or a cyborg to have one of these suckers. Personally, we always liked Megatron's fusion...
 
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Sci-fi R.I.P.

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2008-01-21 04:54:11 by GadgetManiac in GadgetManiac
Entertainment Weekly asks the question Is Sci-Fi Out of Ideas? and proceeds to answer with a resounding yes! While Science Fiction movies like the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms -inspired Cloverfield and zombie-infested I Am Legend are doing ok, the article laments the dearth of new material Most science-fiction movies are based on recycled,...
 
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10 Sci-Fi Techs We Could Build If They Weren't So Damn Expensive

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2008-01-31 17:09:23 by Rob Beschizza in Gadget Lab
Possibility isn't limited by technology. And it's certainly not limited by human imagination. What makes something impossible is the lack of cold, hard, cash Gundam Mecha Cost: $725M (Estimated parts total Someone went ahead and did it: calculate the cost of constructing a military-grade giant robot . The result, when you throw in flexible...
 
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Sci Fi Channel to make MMORPG/TV series

2008-06-08 20:56:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
The Sci Fi Channel is working on creating possibly a brand new genre of video game or television series depending on how you want to look at it. Basically, theyve put video game designers and television writers together to come up with a product that is both a tv series as well as a massive multiplayer game ( MMORPG While you may be salivating...
 
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CES New: Sirius HON-SCI is a serious solution

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2008-01-09 16:34:41 by HASH0x8a42124 in DVICE
So, youve bought the Honda of your dreams. Sprung for the best sound system they have, complete with built-in XM Satellite Radio. But, your beloved Howard Stern is exclusively on Sirius Satellite Radio, along with all your other favorites. Never fear, the HON-SCI ($100) is here. Not reall