Two words: Apple and Contest. Grow a new wife Psycho Killer Facebook is a ‘social glue’ New Palm Centros Microsoft sues DHL over damaged Xboxes Likin’ this solar jacket? I’m patching your WoW The mobile phone celebrates it’s 25th anniversary The final details on the PlayStation Home launch Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips ...

No one likes doing yard work. It’s tedious and leaves those awful grass stains on your clothes. So, why not build a robot that enjoys cutting the grass as much as you enjoy building robots? Robotshop.se is providing all the essentials needed to build your very own autonomous mowing robot.� A complete lawnbot kit comes with everything you need for ...

TGIF. Happy hour starts at 3pm today, right? Either way, you can still win a cool prize this weekend. Baller 1985 Casio White Wristwatch Step furniture? D’oh! Rappers alike are bound to love Dragon’s Machine sunglasses I’ve got the power (redux)! Most likely the best implementation of solar power yet More Colette x GAP clothing! Pippi Legostocking A nice book ...

Camping enthusiasts need to take note and fast. QYield tents not only look good, they’re also some of the easiest to set up. As you can see in the above diagram, the Unicorn model tent can be set up in under 10 seconds. Just insert that expanding plastic piece into the top, pop it like it’s hot and you’ve got ...

Whether it’s pizza, burgers or a refreshing salad for lunch, nothing washes it down better than a dose of Afternoon Linkage. We’re having a contest! Wine Glass Speakers Bye, bye Scrabulous Jeepers, Batman! The deets on the Gears of War 2 bonus disc Totally creepy pic, creepier article A PC case shaped like a maid’s body Glad to see the ...

I’m working on a top secret Arduino project, so here’s a batch of links to hold you over until it’s done! Ecko Wars DIY Atari chiptunes, anyone? David Byrne and Brian Eno release new records in several formats; Vince pirates it Spear that fucker! Leafy Shade Kotaku has a hands-on with Starcraft II and the Zerg The iPhone 3G is ...

It seems wind records aren’t the only vehicular-based records being broken this year. Pictured above is the 66-pound unnamed unmanned flying machine that broke a world record for the longest-lasting unmanned flight. It remained airborne for an unbelievable 83 hours and 37 minutes. That’s three and a half days of non-stop flight thanks to it’s power source: lithium-sulfur batteries charged ...

Tuesday night at the National Clean Energy Summit, Mayor Bloomberg of New York City expressed his vision of a cleaner more green New York. He urged the need for energy-efficient design and proposed alternative methods of obtaining power, whether it be by wind or solar means. He goes as far as suggesting to add wind turbines to both the Brooklyn ...

Sometimes you stumble across a piece of gadgetry that can really help brighten up your home (both figuratively and literally). Essentially, the Smoon Ombrella is a device that acts as a light source and vaguely resembles a glowing moon in the sky when placed on your Manhattan rooftop or sun room or dungeon, etc. The product of furniture designers Beau ...

Zero Pollution Motors is teaming up with French company MDI to bring a eco-friendly “air cars” to the United States by 2010. Air cars travel at up to 35mph powered by compressed air, but they can reach a top speed of 90mph with a small fuel boost. Billed as “the world’s cleanest car,” the air-powered autos are pollution-free when not ...