Anyone who’s ever taken a course in computer programming knows how difficult it is to get a computer to do what you want it to. This is especially true for new developers, but also for even us “old timers” who have been doing it for years. Generally speaking at some point it no longer becomes a limitation of the programmer’s abilities that keep something from working the way it should, but rather limitations of the toolset, the operating system, the virtual engine, or a great many other things. In short, dying is easy, programming is hard.

Now, imagine taking that frustrating activity to the Nth degree with multiple cores.

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Remember the MacGyver TV show where the character got himself out of harrowing situations with a piece ot dental floss and a paper-clip? This is his watch. The MacGyver watch sports a 5-mode audio equalizer, 3-D stereo sound, built-in voice recorder, integrated USB cable, and thumb drive to store and transfer data, and . . . it transforms to a getaway vehicle (okay, just kidding about the last one). Made by Skullcandy, a company known for their audio-integrated lifestyle products, such as backpacks with built-in speakers and snow helmets with ipod controls, this watch continues the tradition of music on the go. (Read the full post about ‘MacGyver MP3 Watch’…)

I spent a few years of my life working as a networking technician, so I spent a good deal of time both running and re-organizing cabling. After working in such a position, I pride myself on my ability to keep the cabling in my house neat, organized and most importantly, untangled. However, designer Kwangho Lee has spent his days learning to tangle up wire. I didn’t think that it took any real amount of time to learn how to tangle cables, but I guess if you want to make it actually look cool, you’re going to need plenty of practice. The result of his hard work are these interesting lighting fixtures. These lamps started as an art project that sort of evolved on its own over time. (Read the full post about ‘Tangled wires make cool lamps’…)

The yet-to-be officially announced Nokia 6205 could be seen with these photos. The Nokia 6205 will be an entry-level handset exclusively for Verizon Wireless. There is not much known information about the Nokia 6205 just yet, although the handset will reportedly feature 1x data and no EV-DO, external music controls, and basic VGA camera with flash. Since the images on the screen look small, Phone Arena surmises that it probably doesn’t have QVGA resolution. In all, the clamshell Nokia 6205 seems to be a very basic (hopefully) low-end phone. (Read the full post about ‘Pics of the Nokia 6205′…)

Leaves have taken color, trees filled with luster and shape again. There’s a smell to spring that is unmistakable, and a hunger to venture out beyond our own borders that cannot be ignored. For those explorers who answer the call, the road sings. A car, the company of good friends, and a destination that has yet to be determined, the iconic American journey. The road trip is an entity that hasn’t evolved, hasn’t been exploited or stripped of its romance yet. Even now as we tie ourselves to cell phones, MP3 players, GPS, laptops, and PDA’s the road trip remains unvarnished, and true. It remains that way now through our dedication to its principles, rejecting our newly instilled primal urge to be connected to every inch of this world. (Read the full post about ‘The rules of the road’…)

Motorola Z9 Once upon a time, phones didn’t have email, browsers, media players, and cameras. Not anymore. Take a look at the phone in your pocket. Chances are, it’s chocked with so many features, it almost need a hit of Adderall to stay on task. So what can manufacturers do to make a device stand out from the pack? Make it smaller, and slather on the features. And that’s what Motorola does with with its fat yet functional Z9. This slider is slimmer and flatter than an iphone but about the same heft; so it’s bulky enough to wear through a pocket.  But unlike the iPhone, it slides open noisily to reveal a set of sunken keys marked by tiny, finger-friendly, silver rivets for touch dialing. (Read the full post about ‘Review: Motorola Z9 Is a Thick Cell Phone Dense With Talent’…)

Photo enthusiasts who also love underwater creatures will have more reasons to dive into the sea if they bring the new Sealife DC800 underwater camera. Touting an ergonomic design, large shutter button and well-spaced buttons, the DC800 offers users with an easy to use and easy to handle camera. When you’re underwater, having this kind of camera would certainly enhance your diving experience, as you won’t have to worry about damaging it. The DC800 boasts a wide-angle optical lens with 4x optical zoom, auto focus of up to 2-inches and it even has a video mode, so users are not limited to documenting their experiences in still images but on digital video as well. (Read the full post about ‘Sealife DC800 underwater camera can withstand submersion in almost 200 feet of water’…)

Got your copy already? They available now at Amazon priced at $60 with free shipping. For some of your that wanted to know the plot, here you are: Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai “Niko” Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled past and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko’s search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko’s interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko’s well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman’s debt-ridden blood. (Read the full post about ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’…)

If you have been trying to avoid MySpace but couldn’t just do it because you have accumulated too many contacts in your profile that you don’t want to lose, well soon, you just might ban MySpace from your online life for good. MySpace is set to launch a new feature, albeit an annoying one; MySpace Karaoke. This could probably be the worst application ever to hit MySpace, not because it is technologically flawed, but because it is definitely a feature that many would find annoying, including yours truly. To be launched on Tuesday, MySpace Karaoke will, heaven forbid, allow users to belt out their favorite songs, record their renditions and stick them up on their MySpace profile, so that their MySpace contacts can rate their performance, no matter how awfully good or bad those performances are. (Read the full post about ‘MySpace intro’s MySpace Karaoke; possibly another reason to delete your account’…)

It used to be that a man carrying a bag would attract a certain kind of attention. Now, though, I feel naked if I leave the house without my phone, ipod, camera and sundry other bits of kit. I’m still too young to buy internet pants, so man-bag it must be. Some kinds of bags, though, have always been acceptable. Those are the bags dedicated to carrying kit. Golf bags, fishing bags, bowling bags and gym bags. And the best of all, the camera bag. Here’s a rundown of two real classics, and a rather smart newcomer. Billingham 550 $500 A British classic, the Billingham 550 is actually an evolution of a fishing bag. Martin Billingham founded the company back in 1973 and discovered that his canvas bags were being used by photographers in New York. (Read the full post about ‘Three Of The Best Camera Bags You Can Buy’…)