We reviewed the new sparklephone… *cough* er, Google Nexus 4, so you don’t have to!
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It’s time to bring some mystery back to this rodeo. Here’s what’s happening on The Monitor this week: Legos. Batman. Malaise. Filthy animals. And that’s all we’re giving you. Click the image above to watch the very best of pop culture this week. And, as always, e-mail us at themonitor@wired.com with thoughts, suggestions or burning questions. Even non-burning questions would be fine, actually. Less liability on our part.
…just the thing to set this weekend off right. HAPPY FRIDAY!
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We’ve got another HOT HOT HOT episode of one of our newest video podcasts, The Monitor!
This week, we’re taking a break from the usual talk of movies, comics and videogames to talk about movies, comics and videogames. Why? Because shut up, that’s why.
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Figuratively speaking, of course. In a literal sense, it’s 9.7 inches on the diagonal.
SOFTWARE/APPS
Windows 8 App Store Unveiled
The software shop will be a balance between the lawless Android Market and the strict Apple App Store. Apps range in price from $1.49 to, and this is not a typo, $999.99.
@redgirlsays for @gadgetlab
Flipboard Comes to iPhone
The previously iPad-exclusive magazine app is available for free and features the same news browsing format as it’s big brother.
@bgr
Evernote’s Two New Apps
Hello uses photos and details from your meeting to help you remember people’s names; Food uses the same data to track your eating habits and keep notes on memorable meals. Both are available in the App Store for free.
@evernote
GTA III Coming to iOS, Android
The 10th anniversary edition will be available on December 15 for a discounted $5. It’ll run on both iPads, iPhone 4, and a bevy of Android phones and tablets.
@highsnobiety
APPLE
Apple Store Grand Central
Apple’s biggest store to date will open in Midtown this Friday at 9:00 AM. It’ll be tucked away behind the balcony overlooking the main floor, and it’ll have 315 employees.
AUDIO/VIDEO
$30,000 iPhone Dock
The iNuke from BEHRINGER is an 8x4-foot 700-pound speaker that puts out 10,000 watts of sound. The beast is a publicity act to drum up attention for CES.
@techcrunch
POV iPhone Video
The 4S’s high-performance video recording can now be mounted on your helmet or surfboard with the Optrix HD Sport. The case waterproofs the phone, but still lets you control the screen. It has just gone on sale for $80 compared to the $240 GoPro HD.
@ubergizmo
OUTDOORS
Cross-Country Snowboarding
The Kahuna Snow Stick has a paddle grip and spiked bottom to propel snowboarders over the flats, or drag it to anchor through turns.
@thegearjunkie
-Alexander George
