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X-Ray Vision Is Finally Happening!

Posted 4/20/12 11:30 am EST by in Gadgets, News


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After years of dragging their feet and dilly-dallying with nonsense like "green energy" and "4G networking" and "curing AIDS," science has FINALLY developed the X-ray vision that we've been promised since like 1940s Superman comics. According to the Daily Mail, a new chip could allow cameras to see through walls, wood, plastic and...fabric.

Sure, the technology is being touted as a way to look inside the body without the radioactive damage of X-rays, or to detect counterfeit money, or (our personal favorite) to find "studs in the walls." Shyeah, more like "babes" BEHIND the walls, am I right? High fives!

Since the chip is small enough to fit into consumer devices, the inventors are trying to limit its range to just four inches. But, c'mon, some horny nerd out there will mod that s*** and soon enough we'll all be watching each other dump out or get undressed on the reg. It's a brave, horny, voyeuristic, pervy new world. And we're already walking around pants-less in anticipation. YOU'RE WELCOME, X-ray chip users.

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Win SXSW Edition Sonos PLAY:3 Speaker By Hisham Bharoocha

Posted 3/14/12 3:00 pm EST by in Big Hits, Gadgets, Gear, Sweepstakes


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Not everyone can score an SXSW All-Access badge to this year's festival in Austin, but thanks to your good friends at MTV Clutch and Sonos you can win an amazing speaker system. That way you can listen to all of the acts in the lineup from the comfort of your home. Plus, you won't have to wait in hour-long lines for $12 burgers and smell the blue wine from the Porta-Potties.

We're giving away a Super Limited Edition Sonos PLAY:3 Hi-Fi speaker designed by artist Hisham Bharoocha along with a Sonos Wireless Bridge valued at $500. The Limited Edition PLAY:3 is the same unit being given to select guests and VIPs at SXSW. The grand prize allows the lucky winner to unleash all the new music that you are missing at the festival to stream throughout your home.

All you have to do for a chance to win is follow MTV Clutch's Twitter and tweet: "@mtvclutch I want my limited-edition SonosPlay:3 speaker system! Rules:http://on.mtv.com/wppdbE." Do it before March 24 and you'll be entered in the giveaway.
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Last Day To Win A Freaking Robotic Vacuum! Special Edition Roomba 780

Posted 2/15/12 9:30 am EST by in Gadgets, Gear, Sweepstakes


Let us give you a little tip, guys. If you want a woman to take off her clothing in your home, your floor cannot be covered in dog hair, dust and paint chips. Filthy floors are a sure sign that you're a slob who also rarely washes his sheets--meaning she won't want to crawl between them. Easy fix, right? Just vacuum. Easier said than done. You're a busy guy, plus vacuuming is boring as hell.

Lucky for you, MTV Clutch and iRobot just solved your problem. We're giving away two special edition turquoise Roomba 780 vacuum cleaning robots for free. These $599.99 beauties clean your floors by themselves and you don't even have to remember to turn it on. Just set its cleaning schedule and it'll terrify your dog by vacuuming when you're not even home.

For a chance to end your filthy flooring problem for free, just go to MTV Clutch's Facebook page, click "Like" and fill out the entry form before midnight tonight! Get your roommates to do it also for more chances to win!

* Must be 13 or older and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete official rules.

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Cool Gadgets For Guys

Posted 2/13/12 10:15 am EST by in Gadgets, Gear


Hell, here it is again, Valentine's Day. Ladies, MTV Clutch may be a blog for guys, but we understand your realistic expectations for tomorrow. You're expecting stale drugstore chocolates as a gift or for him to forget all together. But what if this is the year he pulls through and kills it? How awkward will it be if he gives you an expensive, well-thought-out gift and you give him thermal socks? Or a sweatband (as a hint to start jogging)? That means he'll have the "upper guilt hand" on you and there's no telling how he'll wield it.

To help out you ladies (and in turn your men), MTV Clutch has put together a last-minute Valentine's Day gift guide on tech gadgets that guys will love.
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Win A Freaking Robotic Vacuum! Special Edition Roomba 780

Posted 1/30/12 1:04 pm EST by in Gadgets, Gear, Sweepstakes


Let us give you a little tip, guys. If you want a woman to take off her clothing in your home, your floor cannot be covered in dog hair, dust and paint chips. Filthy floors are a sure sign that you're a slob who also rarely washes his sheets--meaning she won't want to crawl between them. Easy fix, right? Just vacuum. Easier said than done. You're a busy guy, plus vacuuming is boring as hell.

Lucky for you, MTV Clutch and iRobot just solved your problem. We're giving away two Special Edition turquoise Roomba 780 vacuum cleaning robots for free. These $599.99 beauties clean your floors by themselves and you don't even have to remember to turn it on. Just set its cleaning schedule and it'll terrify your dog by vacuuming when you're not even home.

For a chance to end your filthy flooring problem for free, just go to MTV Clutch's Facebook page, click "Like" and fill out the entry form by Feb. 15. Get your roommates to do it also for more chances to win!

* Must be 13 or older and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete official rules.

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Heems' 'Computers' And 23 Other Songs About Technology

Posted 1/20/12 5:00 pm EST by in Gadgets, Music


This week Heems from Das Racist dropped his new free mixtape, Nehru Jackets. Like all of Das Racist's output, it's weird and hazy and sarcastic and gets better with each listen. The songs are full of clever lyrics, but one track stood out for its irreverent rhymes, "Computers." In this aptly-titled song, Heems raps, "What's up with computers?...I love them, I need them, I kick it with them a lot."

And who can't relate to kickin' it with computers? NOBODY, that's who. So to appease our new computer overlords, we scoured our iTunes libraries (so meta!) and wrangled together 23 other songs about computers, technology and assorted gadgets. In lieu of listing Kraftwerk's entire catalog, we gave them one representative spot. If you can think of any others, leave them in the comments.
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5 Gadgets That Drive Pets Crazy

Posted 12/20/11 12:30 pm EST by in Gadgets


The holidays are almost here and you still have not figured out what to buy some people on your list. Here's a question: Do they have pets? If so, forgo the kitty sweater vests and organic duck liver dog treats and buy your loved ones something that will bring them hours of enjoyment at the expense of their furry friends. There is nothing funnier than watching a confused Labrador battle a Roomba. We know this because we get many of the latest gadgets and gizmos to review and can't help but give them the animal test. Here are five of our favorite latest products and how they’ve affected our four-legged pals.

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Gift Guide: What Your Headphones Say About You

Posted 12/2/11 3:00 pm EST by in Gadgets, Gear


They say that clothes make the man, but what about the accessories? Here at MTV Clutch, we've been noticing a new trend: Headphones are fast becoming a way to separate yourself from the masses. Here are the ones you should hope to get as holiday presents and what each pair says about the guy who wears them.
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Win House Of Marley Positive Vibration Headphones For Free

Posted 11/28/11 1:30 pm EST by in Gadgets, Gear, Music, Sweepstakes


You may not be able to jam with Bob Marley on the beaches of Jamaica, but the daydream of doing so will sound better with House Of Marley Positive Vibration Headphones. Not only does the 20Hz-20+kHz frequency response add clear sound reproduction, but the headphones themselves are made from recycled plastic and aluminum. Marley would be proud. Thanks to MTV Clutch and House of Marley, you can win a free pair of Jammin' Positive Vibration Headphones in the Rasta style.

Enter by following the MTV Clutch Twitter account and tweet this phrase: "@mtvclutch I want my free @HouseOfMarley headphones! Rules: http://on.mtv.com/vfdjQ1" Do this between now and December 12 at midnight and you'll be entered into the sweepstakes.

* Must be 14 or older and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete official rules.

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Win A HANNS Football 28-Inch TV For Free

Posted 11/28/11 12:30 pm EST by in Gadgets, Gear, Sports, Sweepstakes


When you invite the guys over to watch the game, you don't have to view it on a boring black box. The HANNS football 28-inch TV is designed with a 360 degree accurate pig-skin look and feel. Even Tim Tebow will experience the deadly sin of envy if he sees you have one. It features touchdown-worthy HD high resolution, HDMI connectivity to hook up game consoles and a removable base for wall-mounting in the man cave. Thanks to MTV Clutch and Hannspree, you can win this TV, valued at $299, for free.

Enter by clicking "Like" at the MTV Clutch Facebook page and fill out entry form between now and Dec. 12 at midnight and you'll be entered into the sweepstakes.

* Must be 14 or older and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete official rules.

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