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21 Nov 2009 15:03
New York, 6:00 PM 28 posts in the last 24 hours
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xperiax10
XPERIA X10 Will Be on AT&T
Anyone hoping to see the Sony Ericsson X10 on T-Mobile, look away now or you'll be sorely disappointed. Phandroid noticed that the American version of the X10 won't support the necessary frequencies to connect to T-Mobile's network. -
Here We Go Again: Camera Equipped iPod Touch This Spring?
Just when you thought you could forget about the elusive bugger, rumors about an iPod Touch with a built-in camera start up again. The latest report points to a Spring 2010 refresh that will finally include a video camera. -
designPut Good Looking Game Controllers On Your Tree
If you really want to put video game controllers on your tree, please hang these up. They're a much better option than dangling your filthy old Saturn controller by its cord. [PonokoTechnabob -
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Amazing 8-bit Music Video Tribute of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
What could possibly be a more fitting tribute to the King Of Pop than an 8-bit music video version of '80s hit "Thriller?" Nothing.Gawker.TV -
apple
Magic Mouse Drivers for Windows Now Available
Magic Mouse owners lusting for multi-finger gestures on a PC can stop wishing. Some good ol' fashioned hackery pulled Windows drivers from the latest Bootcamp update. You can grab them here, report back with results. [Uneasy Silence, thanks Dan! -
architectureThe World’s Largest Earthquake-Safe Building
The new terminal at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the world's largest earthquake-safe building. You're looking at the over two million square feet of scaffolding that support it, all resting on top of giant geological roller skates.5,277 -
giftguide
Gifts for Retro-holics Who Yearn for the Old Days
Are you trying to find a gift for one of those crazies who's always going on about the superiority of vinyl, or who dresses like a character on Mad Men? Here are some ideas for the retrophile in your life.
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3D Scanning, a Webcam's Latest Trick
We've seen cameras do all kinds of crazy things. DIY 3D photography, augmented reality, and now this demo by Qi Pan shows how an ordinary webcam can model objects in 3D. -
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Wired for the Apple Tablet
We still don't know what the fabled Apple Tablet actually looks like, or if it even exists, really, but this concept magazine reader from Condé Nast gives us a glimpse at what to expect from tablet apps. - 44,642
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20 Nov 2009 22:09
New York, 1:06 AM Sat Nov 21 64 posts in the last 24 hours
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internetHow Do You Hide From the Internet?
Wired writer Evan Ratliff spent 27 days in constant fear of getting caught as a small army of amateur and professional investigators hunted him. He had a bounty on his head and the Internet nipping at his heels.218 -
flashback
Windows 7 Sales Are Great (Just Like Vista Sales in 2007)
March, 2007: Windows Vista's initial sales are great, "more than doubling" those of its predecessor, Windows XP. Flash forward to November, 2009: initial sales are 234% higher than Vista's. Those numbers sound awfully similar...1,452 - Yesterday - November 20, 2009
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Apple Patent Describes iPod UI "Pushed" to Other Devices...Philips Announces Very Pretty Pro LCD Line...NYTimes Columnist Proposes Boycott of "Pro-Communist China" Bing...Ooma Adds New Handsets and International Plan...
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usb
My Dream Coffee Cup is Now Reality
Unlike T.S. Eliot's J. Alfred Prufrock, I can't measure life out in coffee spoons. I tend to lose the darn things. That's exactly why this self-stirring, self-heating, USB-chargeable coffee cup is the stuff my caffeine-deprived daydreams are made of.2,946 -
science
Earth's Weather Like You Have Never Seen It Before
This video shows Earth's weather from August 17 to August 26, 2009. It also shows how beautiful this planet is, and how insignificant we are. It was created at a 7-kilometer resolution with NASA's GEOS-5 atmospheric general circulation model.8,686 -
OK, Now I'm Nervous About the Large Hadron Collider
I used to think that nothing would happen with the Large Hadron Collider. I even made fun of the nutters saying it's going to destroy the world. After reading CERN Director for Accelerators's latest statement, I'm not so sure:9,795 -
blackfriday
NewEgg Black Friday Deals Leak
Some of NewEgg's Black Friday offers have surfaced and while we don't know everything yet, a few of the deals we're seeing, such as a 2TB HDD for $150, are looking pretty good.18,840 -
crime
Cop Tasers and Arrests a 10-Year Old Girl For Throwing a Fit
Are idiot cops with tasers in some sort of competition with one another? I think the new record for stupidity belongs to Dustin Bradshaw, the Arkansas police officer who zapped and arrested a 10-year old girl for throwing a fit.11,113 -
mods
Perhaps It is Time To Make "The Switch" to an Electric Razor
Because the original switch on this model was busted. Of course, the modification looks like it would get in the way of a close, comfortable shave. [TIFI via Boing Boing4,238 -
bluray
Worry Not, Fight Club Has Not Turned Into a Horrible Romantic Comedy
If you picked up the new Fight Club Blu-ray edition, don't panic when you see the menu screen. Edward Norton HAS NOT been replaced with a Drew Barrymore character that makes out with her alter ego to vent sexual frustration.11,277 -
iphoneappsThis Week's Best iPhone Apps
In this week's charmingly tawdry app roundup: Voices, creepily modulated! Annoying trips to Kinkos, averted! Cats, artfully superimposed! Photos, easily shared! iPhone speakers, blown! Call of Duty, iPhone'd! Google Maps, humiliated! Certifiably good games, discounted! And more... -
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Spectacular Meteor Lights Up the Utah Skies
If you were hanging out outside in Utah on Wednesday night, chances are good that you witnessed a pretty rare astronomic event: a friggin' huge meteor that lit up the entire sky. -
Gifts for Science Nerds Who Love To Tinker
Meteorites, microscopes, or mixing things to go boom. Your science nerd loves it all. Here are a couple of gift ideas for that space explorer, mad scientist, or engineer in your life.
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windows8
Windows 8 Expected in 2012 According to Roadmap
Apparently we won't have to deal with upgrading our Microsoft-driven computers for another three years. According to a tentative roadmap, the next version of the OS, Windows 8, won't be arriving until 2012. -
advertising
PSA: Applebee's Gift Card Are Not Redeemable on iTunes
To whom it may concern: Applebee's gift cards, while appropriately monolithic, are not redeemable at Apple Stores or on iTunes. [Thanks Nicholas!6,138 -
starwarsAdidas Imperial Stormtrooper Sneakers
Adidas Imperial Stormtropper sneakers. You know, so you can run faster when random people start chasing you down the street. To beat the crap out of you. Or ask where did you buy them. It can go either way.16,973 -
blackfriday
HP Black Friday Flyer Feels Lacking on Deals
The folks over at Logic Buy got their hands on the HP Home Store Thanksgiving Event flyer. And while some of the deals are decent, nothing really seems to stand out, aside from the mouthful of a sales event name. -
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largehadroncolliderLarge Hadron Collider Circulating Particle Beams Again
No, it's not going to destroy the world. But the collection of photos of the LHC at the Big Picture is a great reminder that this might be the most impressive piece of machinery humanity has ever built. [Big Picture9,487 -
guns
Bitch-Busting, Ammo-Counting Aliens Gun Is Real, Scary
At Milipol, I was walking around FN Herstal's booth, playing with futuristic-looking P90sFive-SevensF2000s when I noticed a camera-toting tourist pretend-blasting with something very very cool: The Armatronics "Black Box" suite with Moving Red Dot Fire Control -
Droid Price Drops to $120
We've seen the Palm Pixi drop in price right at launch, but looks like the Droid isn't far behind. The Dell Mobility Store is offering it for a rather reasonable $120 (with a new Verizon account, of course). -
science
Creating a Tornado Inside a Soap Bubble
I'm not quite sure what exactly is going on here, me being somewhat of a dullard and all, but I do know one thing: this there is one neat video. [Random Good Stuff16,998 -
blockquoteThere Can Be Only One: Part Deux
App developers have it hard enough on the iPhone; on Android, they've got to keep prices just as low, and sell to a much smaller audience. So how are some of them coping? By packing up and leaving, like Gameloft. -
tgif
8 Examples of How NOT to Fix Your Gadget Problems
Our Friday lists are all about gadgety fun and leisure, but sometimes technology can be frustrating—and there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to handle it. This is definitely the wrong way.
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showers
Hansa Smart Shower Has Three Options For Your Head and One For Your Crotch
If you can't afford a ridiculously tricked out shower, the next best thing might be a Smart Shower from Hansa. It has a standard shower, cascade and hand shower mode for your head an a pivoting spray for your crotch. -
tvsThe 5 Best TVs You Can Buy
We've teamed up with the HD Guru himself, Gary Merson, to publish the absolute best five TVs you can buy right now. As you'll see (and might already notice above), there are some surprises on the list. -
tabletsCamangi WebStation: 7 Inches of Android Tablet for $400
Camangi WebStation has been floating around for a few months now in little more than proof of concept form. Now, it's on the cusp of being a real product, released next month for $400.9,720 -
youtube
YouTube Shuts Down API Access, Leaves Set-Top Boxes High and Dry (UPDATED)
There are two ways for a device to access YouTube: either through the regular web interface, i.e. Flash, or for cleaner integration, through its back end APIs. As of December, Google is shutting off the tap. UPDATED -
topBlack Friday Deals: The Only List You Need
Black Friday is a week away, and thousands of markdowns are already announced. Our master list of Giz-friendly deals—a hefty read—includes similar items priced differently at different stores. Keep it refreshed, cuz we'll be updating it all week.81,989 -
sex
Build-Your-Own Fleshlight: What, No Armpit Option?
Now, you can design your own Fleshlight to your exacting specifications. Can you only climax when making love to a see-thru coinslot in a blue tube? Welcome to Pleasure Town, weirdo! [Fleshlight] -
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gunsPistol-Rifle Converter Lets Your Pistol Dream Rifle Dreams
Yes, believe it or not, this Pistol-Rifle system, which I spotted at Milipol 2009, converts any standard pistol into an assault rifle. Gimmicky? Mostly. -
conceptsMons Lavabo Sinks: Monstrously Eco-Friendly
The best thing about these Mons Lavabo concept sinks isn't their charming, monster design. It's that they're eco-friendly, promising to prevent children from wasting water. So just how does that work?More » -
dealzmodoBest Buy Selling Super Cheap HDTVs Online...Right Now
I don't know that we'd recommend buying a Dynex set, but $500 for a 40-inch, 1080P LCD is a tad tempting. Best Buy also has 32-inch models for $300 and a 50-inch (720P) for $650. [Best Buy via Black Friday]
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20 Nov 2009 03:41
New York, 6:39 AM Fri Nov 20 55 posts in the last 24 hours
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Motorola Motus Android Phone Caught on Shaky Cam?
The Motus is rumored to be a mid-range Android slider due early next year, and if this supposed spy-shot is anything to go by, it'll look sorta like the CLIQ—but with a flatter, harder to use keyboard. [BGR1 -
ereaders
Mirasol eReader Concept Has Detachable Game Controls
eReaders are getting powerful enough to become fully-fledged Internet tablets, but gaming devices? That's a new spin. Turns out Qualcomm is investigating the idea for that Snapdragon-powered eReader prototype we first showed you on Wednesday. -
Chumby Guts Turn Anything Into a Chumby
If you love the oh-so-adorable Chumby as well as some DIY, then the Chumby Guts kit is perfect for you. You can build your own crazy Chumby, but just don't cry over the brutal product name.2,803 -
google
Real Most Important News From the Google Chrome OS Event (Not)
Forget Chrome OS. The two things you actually need to know from today's Google event? Sergey Brinwears Vibram Five Finger shoes. And carries a Motorola Droid, not a super secret phone we've never seen before. See? -
Trade in Your DVDs, Plus a Couple Bucks, and Get the Blu-ray Versions...Steve Ballmer Acknowledges Apple's Gains, Remains Cocky...Sanyo to Build Houses Powered by Solar Energy and Li-Ion Batteries...Sony Announces Vague "iTunes-Like" Store on PlayStation Network for Books, Movies, Music...
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chromeos
Get Google Chrome OS, Now
Wow, that was fast. Google Chrome OS was only unveiled today, and it's already compiled as a VMWare image, ready for download via torrents and gdgt. Techcrunch also has a tutorial for setting it up. [Pirate Bay, gdgt, Techcrunch
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iphone
These Two iPhone Apps Made Me Realize That My Love Life Sucks
While trying out Stud/Dud and Single?, two romance-themed iPhone apps, I've realized that I've got a lousy relationship history. First I discovered that several ex-boyfriends were "duds," then that one was actually married...to his grandmother. I can't look anymore!5,524 -
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alarmclocks
An Alarm Clock the Size of Your Bed
This is exactly what I need: A bed with integrated alarm clock, so I can check the time by passing my fingers over it. OK, not true: What I need is a hammock on a beach and no clocks whatsoever.5,819 -
gaming
This Bulldog Is Better at Tony Hawk Than You
Tony Hawk Ride comes with a skateboard controller. You know what that means: dogs playing video games. What's amazing about this video is just how good this dog is. Impressive! [YouTube14,378 -
Gifts for Angry, Rant-Prone Apple Haters
There are loads of Apple haters out there (even some among our commenters), and they deserve great tech gifts just as much as that guy who thinks all PMPs are called iPods. Here are some very un-Apple gift ideas.
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camerasHasselblad's Multi-Shot H3DII-50 MS Brings 50 Megapixels for $34,000
Last year we drooled over the Hasselblad H3DII-50 and its 50 megapixel sensor, but now the line has gotten better with a multi-shot version of the camera. You'll be able to take pictures of your empty wallet so much faster.6,842 -
windows
The NSA Helped Microsoft Improve Windows 7 Security
While some of us are likely to associate the National Security Agency with daydreams of espionage, the organization is also highly involved in improving security standards in software. They've even consulted with Microsoft during the development of -
flowchart
The Epic HDTV Buyer's Guide Flowchart
Not sure what HDTV you should buy this holiday season? Thank God we have flowcharts to make the process easier.20,985 -
questionoftheday
Do You "Get" The Chrome OS?
Today we got our first glimpse at Google's Chrome OSlearned what it's all about. So let's start a discussion about some of the big issues. -
chromeosWhat Google Needs for the Chrome OS To Succeed
Google made an announcement! It was an OS, in case you haven't heard. But it was also something else: a long-term, high-risk bet about the future of the internet. Here's what Google needs to happen for Chrome to make it. -
lightingFinally, Hospital Lighting Reminiscent of a Cylon Base Ship
Granted, the green-tinged fluorescence of most hospital rooms is by no means comfortable, but Philips' solution, seen here, looks like a straight-up alien probe chamber—or so I've heard.4,327 -
Steve Jobs Responds to Passionate App Developer, Curtly
Apple told The Little App Factory to change the name of their popular app iPodRip, as it had the word iPod in it. The CEO sent a passionate letter to , and he got a response. -
Gifts For People Too Busy Playing Video Games to Appreciate Them
Most serious gamers might seem easy to buy for at first: games! But they probably are buying most games they really want right when they're released. So you've got to be a bit more creative than that.
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gizexplainsGiz Explains: The Difference Between a $600 TV and a $6000 TV
You can buy an HDTV, a nice big one, for six hundred bucks. Or you can pay six thousand. It's presumably somehow better. You're probably wondering, "What the hell makes it better?" Here's the breakdown: -
rockets
This Is How NASA Would Work If It Was Congo's Space Agency
Witness the spectacular launch of the Troposphère V, Congo's answer to the Arex I-X. The new rocket prototype is capable of reaching 22.3 miles (36 km) up in the sky. Yes, you know exactly what's next. -
Gadget Deals of the Day
In the name of productivity, snag a great deal on a 17" HP Elitebook 8730w mobile workstation and load it up with a free beta of Office 2010. Also, clean up with a decidedly badass Dyson hand vacuum. -
opticalillusionsApple Exec Wants You To Puke All Over His Mind-Bending Backyard Deck
Senior Apple Exec Jeff Dauber's passion for technology is matched only by his passion for contemporary art, which is why he called on architect Thom Faulders to build him a backyard deck that is a mind-bending combination of both. -
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What is Google Chrome OS? (Explained by Google)
You should read our summary of Everything You Need to Know About Chrome OS. But if you never learned to read (a prospect so full of holes in this circumstance that I won't begin to address them), watch these clips: -
googleEverything You Need To Know About Chrome OS
Until today, Google's Chrome OS has been little more than a wordy concept. Now, finally, we truly know what it is, what it looks like, and how it works. Here's the breakdown: -
chromeGoogle Chrome First Official Screenshots
Here are the first images of the much awaited Google Chrome. Light and spartan, and it seems touch friendly. Enjoy.45,330 -
advertisement
Access Your Computer from Your iPhone
57% of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone users surveyed report leaving their laptops at home at least half of the time, and accessing work computers using iPhones. Doctors, lawyers, mountain climbers and IT guys are ditching the laptops and traveling lighter.More »8,672 -
announcementsGoogle Chrome OS Liveblog Today
We're liveblogging the Chrome OS reveal today at 10 AM PT, 1PM ET, right here on the Gizmodo Liveblog page. Check back soon to see the OS that Google's been so coy about the last few months. [Gizmodo Liveblog -
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19 Nov 2009 07:30
New York, 10:27 AM Thu Nov 19 65 posts in the last 24 hours
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tshirts
Threadless Shirts Become iPhone Cases
In a surprising but sensible partnership, Griffin will be adding Threadless designs to their iPhone cases. So far, only two models are available, and the going rate is $35. [GriffinGearlog -
storage
Is There Any Point to the World's First Wireless USB Drive?
I get that it is cool technology, but I don't get the Imation Pro WX. It's the world's first Wireless USB disk drive, sure, but there are already drives that are Wi-Fi enabled. So, how is this different? -
New Palm Prices: Pixi at $25 and Pre at $80
Palm's new Pixi just got $5 cheaper, less than 2 weeks after its launch, selling for $25 at Wal-mart and now Amazon. The Palm Pre is also $80. -
Vintage and HDR Photography Mix Like Peanut Butter and Bare Skin
Glowing. Shiny. And a coin slot. Can you have no clue what something is, but still want to possess it at any cost?1,851 -
diyShoot 3D Photos Using Two Hacked Canon Cameras
Sure, basic stereoscopic images can be created using software to merge two slightly offset photos, but that only works for stationary subjects. For moving targets, there's Fuji's Finepix Real 3D W1, or this $20 hack using two Canon PowerShot cameras.1,880 -
design
The Unibody Coca-Cola Can
It doesn't only look beautiful, and it would make Jon Ive and Steve Jobs wet, but this naked Coca-Cola can would help save energy while reducing air and water pollution. Would it really make a difference? Let's do some math:13,474 -
starwarsWow, It Took Him This Long?
Everyone's making money off the iPhone, so that might as well include George Lucas. $30 this December. [StarWarsShopChipChick -
xperiax10
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to Cost $880? What The?
Yesterday we lamented that the Android-powered X10 lacks a certain je ne sais quoi, despite its beautiful 4-inch display, Nexus UI, and 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Now more bad news: The NYTimes reports it'll cost about 6000 Swedish kronor ($880) off-contract. -
jetengines"Frictionator" Pick Up Truck is Jet Powered and Street Legal
Ahh, so this is what happens when you strap a 7000 horse-power General Electric J85 Jet Engine (with a 200mph top speed) to a Ford F650 pick up truck. Video after the jump.7,211 -
linux
Ubuntu 9.10: An Important Step Forward, Room to Improve
After epic Snow Leopard and Windows 7 reviews, Ars Technica has posted an 11-page look at Karmic Koala. They say it's one of the best Linux experiences available, but some new software additions still have room to mature. [Ars -
DigiTimes Claims Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade
That crazy DigiTimes—purveyors of always-failed-Apple rumors—now says that its manufacturer "sources" believe that there will be two Apple tablet models: a 9.7-incher with OLED screen made by LG, and the 10.6-inch version everyone has heard about. -
livescribeLivescribe Pulse Smartpen Now Has Its Own App Store
The folks behind Livescribe, the smartpen/pencorder/computer stick/dictapencil (remember?) have finally made good on an old promise: to open it up to 3rd-party applications. That's right folks—now there's an app store for pen and paper.6,404 -
designI Swear to You, This is Really Just a Combo Salt-and-Pepper Shaker
Confession time. I have terribly dirty mind. I'm flustered to admit that, but it's gotta be the case since I'm confusing this innocent salt-and-pepper shaker for the very naughty (and very NSFW) Form 2 sextoy. It's really kitchenware though. Promise. -
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Man Spoke Only Klingon to His Son for Three Years
d'Armond Speers isn't really a huge Star Trek fan. The reason he spoke only in Klingon during his son's first three years of life was to learn about the language acquisition process. Yeah, sure. What a petaQ -
att
AT&T Goes on the Offensive With New "Side by Side" Commercial
Just as AT&T's injunction for the Verizon "There's a map for that" ads to be taken off-air was denied, the company's own pugnacious messages started playing. Somehow I just doubt that this commercial's gonna make Verizon cry. What d'you think? - Yesterday - November 18, 2009
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musicOlive 4 HD Music Player Brings Minor Updates, Now Costs $2,000
The Olive 4 HD isn't too different from the Olive Opus N4 we saw back in July, but has a few nice additions and a steeper price: The 2TB version now comes in at $2,000. Youch. -
furnitureStump Light: Light From a Stump
Egg CollectiveStump Light is exactly what it sounds like. It'd be a thematically appropriate bedside table-light combination if you've got a cabin in the woods, or a seriously dilapidated urban apartment. [Unpluggd -
imagecacheBird's Eye View of Some Fast Birds
The GeoEye-1 satellite snapped a picture of the Dubai Airshow and we can see all the pilots' pretty planes, lined up and waiting to zip-zip-zoom through the sky. Anyone wanna play Guess the Aircraft? [PopSci] -
Soothing Gifts for Geeks Who Need To Relax
Life is stressful! If the person you're shopping for is anxious all the time, you might as well help them out with a gift that will let them chill out, if but for a little while.
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Our Favorite Lifehacker Posts of the Week
This week on Lifehacker, we've got Linux distributions, backup solutions, Opera Mobiles and the piggy flu.11,298 -
blockquoteSteve Jobs on Pixar Circa 1996
wanted to turn Pixar into one of the biggest names in entertainment when Toy Story was released, according to Pixar's 1996 annual report. You can't help but compare his thoughts on the Pixar brand and the Apple brand. -
printisdead
Condé Nast Is the Latest to Convert in Apple's Secret Tablet Faith
Condé Nast says it is already racing to repackage its magazines for Apple's forthcoming tablet, starting with Wired, even while toeing Apple's line that the device doesn't exist. Publishers are clearly betting Steve Jobs can save their business model.Gawker] -
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Judge Tells AT&T to Stop Whining as the Verizon Ads Will Stay
Looks like we'll keep seeing Verizon's "There's a map for that" commercials as AT&T's injunction to have them taken off the air was denied. Unfortunately this isn't the end of this debacle as the judge is allowing a follow-up hearing. -
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Shooting Challenge: Slow Shutter Photography
For this week's Shooting Challenge, we're stepping away from fall leaves and hamburgers for the moment and moving to methodology. Even if you're no Picasso, we want to see what you can do with a slow shutter -
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A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That's Right For You
If your holiday plans involve buying a new HDTV, HD Guru has put together a quick and dirty guide to help you avoid some of the pitfalls many consumers fall into. -
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CatPaint for iPhone Single-Pawedly Justifies the Existence of the App Store
Within seconds of installing CatPaint, I felt like the Matisse of adding cats to photos. Within minutes, I was Leonardo da goddamn Vinci -
xperiax10Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Hands On: Why Aren't My Pants on Fire?
I've been wondering why there hasn't been drooling, crazy-eyed hype for Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10, which sounds like a wet dream on paper: Android, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, awesome 8MP camera, massive 800x480 display and a very pretty interface. I know now. -
theinternetMoving Scroll Bar Clock Makes My Inner Web Designer Queasy
On the surface, scroll clock looks like a simple visual trick: Look, it's a clock made out of moving scroll bars! This is a marginally clever animation! Then you realize that every one of them actually works. -
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According to Dr Hans Van Tillburg, "[the I-201 submarine] was nothing like anybody had in the Second World War. It had a streamlined body and conning tower and retractable gun." They just found it in Hawaii.
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New York, 4:30 PM Wed Nov 18 70 posts in the last 24 hours
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Steve Jobs: "If You Have any Further Questions, Please Call or Write"
Once upon a time, Apple computers didn't come with keyboards or monitors or even cases. But they often came with a personal letter from Steve Jobs, like the one included with this Apple I, now available starting at $50,000. -
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World War 2 Japanese Super-Submarine Found In Hawaii
According to Dr Hans Van Tillburg, "[the I-201 submarine] was nothing like anybody had in the Second World War. It had a streamlined body and conning tower and retractable guns" and three catapult-launched bombers. They just found it in Hawaii.7,176 -
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Solar iPhone Charger Concept Has Another Use
Although it'll be awkward to have this iPetals solar charger out on the street, taking advantage of the sun to keep your phone charged is just smart. -
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Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
Are you in NYC? Because Lifehacker and Gizmodo are, and we're going to have a small meetup tonight in NYC. -
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The Spica Water Speaker Allows You To Experience Music In Uncomfortable New Ways
When was the last time a song made you want to pee? Well, there is a first time for everything, and your first bladder-rocking beat may come courtesy of the Spica water speaker -
benchmarksBenchmarked: The Quad-Core i7 iMac is Super Fast
Our iMac review included a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo chip inside, but we received the top-of-the-line iMac housing the more promising 2.8GHz Core i7 processor. Do more cores make up for lower clock speeds? Yes. Often 2X to 3X.22,072Brian Lam and Don Nguyen -
Screw the Voice Plan: The Rumored Google Phone May Be Data/Voip Only
Mike Arrington's following up yesterday's rumor of the Google Phone with an interesting angle: That it may be VOIP and data only, having no traditional voice plan. Sounds like the telcos worst nightmare. -
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Wii Pray Producer Will Reach Bajillionaire Status (Before Descending Into Hell)
"A family shouldn't have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go to church every day without leaving your home."8,432 -
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Asus TS Mini NAS Windows Home Server Backups Up to 10 PCs
Have you heard of that new service that allows you to connect to the Internet at one gigabit-per-second to access your very own two terabytes of storage space? Me neither. That's probably why you need the Asus TS Mini NAS.5,290 -
blackfriday
Walmart Black Friday Ad Leaks With $78 Blu-ray Player
Unlike many other Black Friday retailers, Walmart has some legitimately sweet gadget deals going on—like a Magnavox NB500 Blu-ray player for $78 and a whole mess of HDTVs. -
sonyericsson
Sony Ericsson's Custom Android Interface Is Called Nexus
Sony Ericsson's custom interface for Android on the X10—and other OSes, like Symbian and Windows Mobile in time-is going to be called Nexus. Like other custom UIs du jour, it'll integrate a bunch of services, like for social networking. -
Hands-On Gifts for Hackers, Makers and the DIY Obsessed
Hi there, I'm Phil. I live in an electronics factory, and regularly need to pluck microcontrollers out of my feet when walking around barefoot. I thought I could bring some of that joy to you in a gift guide.
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roundupsEcomodo - The Best of Treehugger
This week on TreeHugger.com, bacteria that glows when it senses landmines, grass-covered computer mouses, a super sponge that absorbs anything but water, an awesome Garmin GPS add-on greens your driving, and more... -
michaeljacksonMichael Jackson's 3D Body Scans on eBay for $1.5 Million
This just seems wrong. A U.S businessman claims he's been sitting on 3D scans from 1996, when MJ was aged 37. It's rumored the singer wanted a virtual or robot double, and this data, if real, would enable just that. -
Photo of Boeing's Matrix Laser Destroying an Air Drone
Boeing has successfully tested their new Matrix laser over airborne targets, which is a world's first. In total, they shot down five drones at various ranges. That's a lot of pew pew in a day. -
AT&T's Tech Support People Are Just as Happy as Their Customers
It's just plausible enough to be real, and just real enough to be crushingly depressing. [DiggConsumerist13,508 -
horriblethings
The Most Upsetting Video of an Automatic Chicken Plucker You Will See Today
This is Janet's Whizbang Chicken Plucker, built using the instructions from the hit bestselling book Anyone Can Build a Tub-Style Mechanical Chicken Plucker. It is absolutely fucking horrifying, and I apologize in advance. [Eat Me DailyKottke -
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Strapya Theatre Presents: Dude Trying to Score with MP3 Card*
*DISCLAIMER: That's Strapya's official promotional YouTube video title. I wanted to tell you all about Strapya's ultra-thin Music Card player, but I'm having an extremely hard time concentrating after watching this spot. Advertising genius or marketing suicide? You decide. -
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It Takes 147,456 PowerPC Processors To Out-Think a Single Stupid Cat Brain
Also on IBM's cat-sized-brain-simulation materials list: 143 terabytes of RAM, miles and miles of cabling, a million watts of electricity, 6675 tons of air conditioning equipment, and an acre of floor space. -
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Scientists Make Breakthrough With First Programmable Quantum Processor
In the future, quantum computers will accomplish in seconds what would take years with our best computers today. Physicists at NIST have made a significant leap towards this goal by demonstrating the first "universal" programmable quantum information processor. -
projectorsHypnosEye: The World's First Ironic Projector
You know those faux-retro plastic cameras you see at stores like Urban Outfitters? The ones skinny people in skinny jeans use to take pictures of themselves dancing, or looking very serious, but not really? This is that, as a projector.6,032 -
retromodoThis Is Not a Photoshop
This morning, Ron van der Ende left me speechless with this. They are not pasted in Photoshop. They are not giant tapes. They are not even painted. They are bas-relief mosaics made with old wood cuts. There are more: -
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Algae Sex and Amoeba Smackdown - Best Microscopy Videos of the Year
Ever wonder what it looks like when algae have sex? Now you'll find out in this winning video from the Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Contest. More winning entries in our gallery, which includes an amoeba vs. yeast cell smackdown.io9 -
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The Real Reason the Droid's Camera Fixed Itself
When the Droid was shipped, it was plagued with a lousy autofocus bug. But then, it magically seemed to fix itself. Did Verizon secretly update all the phones from afar? Nope. The explanation is much weirder than that. -
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Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Is Now Available
The next version of the best-selling software of all time, Microsoft Office 2010, is finally available in beta today. Get used to the new Office: We're all going to use this stuff at some point or another.20,544 -
Gifts for People Who Think They're The Next Scorsese
Maybe you know someone in film school, or just some guy who really likes going to movies and cutting YouTube mash-ups? Here's what you can buy them—and also what you shouldn't:
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interfacesMicrosoft's Bag-Based Computer Interface, For Poking
Bag-based? Sack-based? Balloon-based? Balloon-boy-based? There's no shortage of ways to describe Microsoft Research's new tactile interface concept, which lets people interact with prods, pokes, massages and squeezes instead of clicks or taps. -
clocksBeautiful Boule Crystal Spiral Clock is an Orb of Extravagance
231 intricate parts go into the design of this 2.2-pound ball of crystal excess. The spiral is fashioned from white gold and 25 jewels. It can be yours from Hermés Paris for just $560,000. Ahh, crap. [Hermès via SlashGear -
Application Makes Your iPhone Blow Air
At last, after being blowed a billion times, it's the iPhone's turn. Believe it or not, there's a new application for the iPhone that uses its speaker to blow air. No peripherals. No attachments. Check the video for yourself. -
japanJapan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses
These JSDF shades have apparently been endorsed by the Japanese military because they won't fracture even if struck at 106mph by a 6.5mm (0.3-inch) diameter object. Not quite bulletproof, but the picture looks cool.
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Once Upon a Time, a Book and an iPhone Met...
If I ever have kids, odds are that they'll turn out to be gadget-obsessedbookworms. But even if they don't, we'd probably spend a few afternoons flipping through these interactive iPhone-powered picture books together, giggling in delight at the stories.638 -
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Grace Electric Bike Is Part Motorcycle, Part Race Car and Part Fighter Jet
There are plenty of electric bike designs out there, but few (possibly none) can compare to the Grace E-bike. Its CNC-aluminum frame is fitted with eurofighter and Formula One parts, and it has a top speed of 40 mph. -
designers
This Woman Will Make Our Walls Breathe
Every single day we oooh and aahhh over the latest design concepts, but right now, let's focus on one of the minds behind such designs and smile in awe of her motivations and inspirations. Meet MIT designer, Neri Oxman -
Tonight Only: Purchase a PSP Go From Amazon and Get a $50 PSN Giftcard
If you're thinking about getting a PSP Go, then head to Amazon before midnight PST/3:00AM EST tonight. No, the PSP Go's $245 price tag hasn't changed, but you will get a $50 gift card for Amazon's PlayStation Network store.1,328 -
robots
The Ten Best Videos Of Man (and Creature) Fused With Machines
A spillover from last week's Cyborg-a-thon, Wired has put together a list of the top ten cyborg videos. But not everything is about fusing man with machine.2,209 -
giftguide
Gifts for Geeks Who Enjoy Really Stupid Stuff
If you know a geek with a sense of humor and a taste for offbeat stuff, all but one of these products will make a great holiday gift. The last is one you definitely should avoid.
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heavymachineryHow Do You Ship the Biggest Trucks in the World?
You drive them, you idiot. But if that's not an option—say, if you're shipping your Belaz mining truck from Belarus to South Africa—you've got to break them into pieces. Hulking, multi-ton pieces. -
Microsoft's Ray Ozzie: "Apps Don’t Make Your Phone Special"
Microsoft's chief software architect Ray Ozzie was discussing smartphones at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference earlier. Apparently, we just don't get what is and what isn't important in the smartphone battle, because according to him, apps don't really matter. -
The Best of Samsung's Young Design Award 2009
Like many of the design competitions in recent memory, the theme of Samsung's Young Design Award for 2009 centered around energy conservation and sustainability in the home. These gadgets were voted best of the bunch. -
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Star Wars Trench Run for the iPhone
Star Wars: Trench Run for the iPhone gets you into Luke's multitouch underpants, so you can blow up the Death Star while Darth Vader and a thousand TIE Fighters chase you. And, apparently, you can play on the Empire's side: -
Bacon Sunrise
Over the apple-smoked mountains, the great yolk rose again. And day began anew. [jenntottenGeekologie -
nonreviewSamsung Behold II Non-Review: Oh God, the Ugly
Samsung's Behold II is the most impressively ugly Android phone in existence. The custom interface is so bad, so gaudy and so confusing it turned my brains into ooze. -
Google Chrome OS Will Be Unveiled in Two Days
Surprise! Friday's report that the Chrome OS "launch" for this week was almost true: Google's OS will be shown in "complete overview" on Thursday. But what does that mean, exactly?
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giftguide
Gifts for Bookworms Who Live for Lazy Weekend Reads
Bookworms are creatures of comfort who crave for little more than a peaceful corner and a good read. Here are some gifts ideas for them. Feel free to contribute your own suggestions (or argue with mine).
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lawnmowers
How Do You Trim the Top of a Hedge With a Ride-On Lawnmower?
The answer: with a crane people...with a crane. It makes perfect sense now. -
One Day, Someone Will Post the Blu-ray Version of This Video
In 1985, people thought Laserdiscs would be the future of cinema. After all, they had unmatched picture quality, they were virtually indestructible, and they had a lot of extras. Just like Blu-ray. See what I did there? See? [Obsolete -
medical
The Lung Flute Lets You Play the Soulful Sounds of Phlegm
The Lung Flute isn't an instrument, really. Instead, it's a disgustingly awesome object that dislodges all the pesky mucus hanging out in your lungs. I want one. -
giftguide
Gifts for Outdoorsy Geeks Not Averse to Sunshine or Sweat
Your geek works in front of a computer all day, but yearns to be outside skiing or something. Here are some gift ideas for that type. (Also, this is a highly personal list, so please add ideas to the comments.)
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A well balanced Hobomodo diet: a free medium cheese pizza from Papa Johns, a helping of Stacy's delicious Simply Naked pita chips, and some Lipton Tea to wash it all down.40,783 -
lightingI Just Can't Get Enough of These Robolamps
Croatian artist Robert Matysiak has a really awesome thing going with his Robolamps. It's just a bunch of plumbing supplies and green light bulbs, but I want to collect them all.6,374 -
sonySony's Crazy Interactive TV Patent Lets You Throw Tomatoes at Actors
Somehow we missed Sony Computer Entertainment America's fourth wall-breaking patent application earlier this month, but here's how the concept would work: Using a PS3, you'd control an on-screen avatar to throw tomatoes at actors, and even kick their ass…literally. -
photoshopcontest56 of the Most Hilarious and Amazing Modern Warfare 2 Easter Eggs You Will Ever See
Is it possible to love the results of a Photoshop Contesttoo much? Because oh man, these had me rolling on the floor. Seriously, you're going to want to check this gallery out. -
battlemodoUltimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
Pocket camcorders are a hot holiday gift, but due to their nearly identical feature sets, it can be tough to tell which is best—so I tested seven of these humble unitaskers to make your decision easier. You're welcome. -
imagecacheElectrifying Landscape Photography Captures Our Electric World
We've all seen long exposure photography, allowing you to create shapes with light. But I don't think any of us has seen anything quite like the work of Barry Underwood, a landscape photographer for our connected, electric world. (More photos:)13,998 -
mediacenter
Build a Cheap But Powerful Boxee Media Center
Adam thinks XBMC is the best media center around, but I roll with Boxee for its awesome streaming web content. Here's how I turned a relatively cheap yet powerful home theater PC into a DIY Boxee Box for my HDTV.Lifehacker -
clothingI Want This Absurd Washboard Necktie
At last, I would be able to date ukulele players and jam along with them at fancy cocktail bars. And then we can go play together with Grandpa Elliott and Washboard Chaz in New Orleans. [Washboard NecktieLikecool -
apple
What Happens When You Bring a 22-Year-Old Mac to the Genius Bar?
I didn't know, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I brought an ancient and non-functioning 1987 Macintosh Plus 1MB to the Apple Store in the Meatpacking District in NYC, and this is what happened. -
blockquoteViacom Top Lawyer on Obliterating Peer-to-Peer Users
Michael Fricklas is Viacom's general counsel, the company's top lawyer. I can't tell if he actually felt bad when he said the above at a recent meeting with Yale Law students. I kind of feel an evil, dark smile inside. -
appliancesPhilips Kitchen Appliances Are Perfect for Colonial Marines
The Philips' Robust Collection was left out from the final cut of Aliens, but all these military-green anodized aluminum kitchen appliances were in the kitchen of the USS Sulaco. Really. Look at the gallery and tell me if I'm wrong.More » -
theft$3 Million of iPhones Stolen in Belgium Heist
A company named CEVA Logistics was housing somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000 iPhones in a warehouse when intruders climbed up a fire ladder and sliced a hole through the roof.More »
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New York, 8:15 AM Tue Nov 17 62 posts in the last 24 hours
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android
Xperia X10 Looks Much Snappier in New Hands on Video
Appears that Sony Ericsson have made inroads optimizing the X10 Android phone for its 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The pre-pro handset shown earlier this month ran the Rachael interface in slow-motion, but this new prototype looks much more responsive.1,196 -
Mark Cuban's Plan to Choke Google's Super Powers
Musing on his blog, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks has thrown out a crazy idea for Microsoft. Instead of spending billions promoting Bing, what if they paid the top 1000 sites a million bucks to de-list from Google?3,354 -
Laptop Reliability Study: Asus and Toshiba Come Out on Top
New data from SquareTrade (one of the bigger warranty providers) says Asus and Toshiba have the least hardware malfunctions over 3 years, while one-in-four HP laptops are projected to experience problems. Oh, and crappy netbooks are worst of all.3,024 -
ps3
Facebook Continues Ruthless Attack on the Gadget World by Conquering PS3
Facebook is goddamn everywhere. It's on my phone, my computer, my Xbox 360, even my alarm clock. And now, the PS3 3.10 update allows it to take root in the PS3, just like we thought -
dealzmodo
Sprint's HTC Hero Takes Inevitable Price Dip to $100
After the HTC Droid Eris, a rebadged Hero, debuted on Verizon for $100, Sprint's Hero couldn't well sit at $180 and expect to sell—and now Best Buy has stepped up, selling the Hero at $100 with contract. [ -
homedecor
Bomb-Proof Wallpaper Is Stronger Than the Wall It Papers
Holy crap, you guys, bomb proof wallpaper. This stuff is strong enough to keep very heavy flying objects from breaking walls—in tests, one thin layer was enough to keep a wrecking ball from knocking down a concrete wall. -
review
Slaughtering Nazi Zombies in Call of Duty Is Not as Insanely Fun on iPhone
For some reason, shanking a Nazi zombie and watching a mist blood spray across the screen, with five more waiting to gnaw my arm off in a dark, disgusting prison cell just isn't as much on the iPhone.6,333 -
ssdsFusion-io IoXtreme SSD: Fastest Consumer SSD on the Market
HotHardware took a look at this consumer-focused PCI-Express SSD from Fusion-io, and found that while it's pretty damn expensive at $900 for 80GB, it's blazingly fast, hitting 700MB/s read and 300MB/s write speeds. -
adobeflash
Adobe Flash 10.1 and AIR 2.0 Betas Released: Life Is Better Now
The first betas of Adobe Flash 10.1 and AIR 2.0—delivering full GPU acceleration of H.264 for buttery smooth HD Flash video playback and multitouch gesture support—are out. You should get them now. -
remainders
Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Analysts Talk Apple Tablet, Make Ever More Predictions...Mad Catz Brings Cheaper Xbox 360 Wi-Fi Adapter, Still About $50 Too Expensive...Sony Reader Firmware Upgrade Is Surprisingly Difficult...B&N Giftcards Will Work for Nook Ebook Purchases, Soon...
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blackberry
BlackBerry Internet Service's Data Is Down Across the Globe
There are reports that BlackBerry Internet Service, which is sort of a portal monitored by RIM (so it's not carrier-specific) through which BlackBerry data runs, is down worldwide. That could affect email, BlackBerry Messenger, web browsing and maps, to start. -
nas
Addonics' Mini NAS Could Hide A Teeny Weeny Torrent Server
I haven't made the jump to setting up network-attached storage. But with the Addonics Mini NAS being the size of a VHS, it's hard to keep resist giving up a small corner of my desk. -
Verizon to AT&T: "The Truth Hurts (Bitch!)"
Okay, so I may have added "bitch" for emphasis—but this AT&T vs. Verizon lawsuit over the "Map for That" ads is turning into an all-out PR smackdown. This stuff isn't even written in proper legal language anymore. -
I Wouldn't Mind Looking at the Milky Way Alarm Clock in the Morning
So pretty, it almost looks like you could wear it. Actually, I can really see the Milky Way clock working as a watch—especially since everyone hates alarm clocks. Alas, it is only a concept. -
google
Google Earth 2.0 For iPhone Brings Custom Maps
Google is rolling out Google Earth 2.0 for the iPhone over the next 24 hours and it brings a long-awaited custom map feature by allowing you to sync your Google My Maps with the app. -
Bacon-Flavored Envelopes: Your Bills Will Now Make You Poor Fat
Bacon-Flavored Mmmvelopes are envelopes with adhesive that tastes like bacon. So when you seal an envelope, you get the taste of bacon and a deep feeling of emptiness inside yourself. So it's kind of a double-edged sword. [MmmvelopesUncrate7,487 -
The Erotica Phone: 1984's "Masterpiece of Micro-Processor Technology" (NSFW)
Hey, that's their words, not mine—I'm almost lost for any. "Sculptured by a European artist…the phone plugs into any wall-jack and is fully-guaranteed." I bet, just look how classy this gent seems with an ear full of cleavage. -
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camerasLeica M7 Hermes Edition: Your Bank Account Can't Handle This Gorgeousness
Usually we don't bother with stupid-high-end gadget editions, because they're retardedly expensive and usually garish and ugly to boot—but the recently rumoredLeica M7 Hermes edition is absolutely gorgeous and only slightly sillier-priced than the plain-jane M7 anyway. -
lego
Knocking Down 117 Toys Balanced on Single Lego Brick
How could you make 117 toys stand balanced over one single 4 x 2 Lego brick? I don't know how, but artist Walter Wick has the answer, and has make this really cute video about it. [Boing Boing14,511 -
Apple Black Friday Possibly Leaked (I Really Want It to Be True)
According to Boy Genius Report, this may be Apple's Black Friday deals. According to this image, they will be applicable only on November 27th. They seem too good to be true: -
homeautomationPowerZoa Would Be a Great Answer to the Question: "Did I Leave the Stove on?"
Why? Because you could use the device to remotely cut power to any gadget that is plugged in to an outlet. -
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The Google Princess' Fairy Tale Wedding
Marissa Mayer, Google's data-driven planner extraordinaire, has gone to work on her personal life: Friends of the VP are showing off the fancy wedding invites she just sent out — and talking about the three-day nuptials she's planning. [Gawker]
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16 Nov 2009 13:46
New York, 4:45 PM 45 posts in the last 24 hours
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furniture
The Pebro Bench Would Have Been Better As a Seesaw
Sure, the Pebro Bench raises up to become a "sculpture" when no one is sitting on it, but I think the designers could have earned more fun points if they had gone full teeter-totter. -
Magellan Sends Its Eldest Child Into the iPhone Turn-By-Turn App War, Tearfully
In this war there are two battles: the polite, traditional fight between expensive, full-featured apps like Navigon and TomTom, and the I-will-undercut-you-if-it-means-killing-my-own-mother gorefest of the cheaper apps, like MotionX and Gokivo. With RoadMate, Magellan has taken the road less bloody. -
Swarm Of Cheap Open Source Robots Set To Take Over The World
How can we fear the robot revolution when it's our own DIY handywork and GPL? Each of these swarm robots costs less than €100 to build and has a mind powered by open source software. [Hizook via Engadget956 -
gps
Make Your Own Real Time Kinematic GPS Receiver That's Accurate To One Centimeter
Researchers Tomoji Takasu and Akio Yasuda of Tokyo University have developed an open source, inexpensive, Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS receiver than runs on a beagle board. They've also left instructions on how you can build one yourself. -
iphoneapps
iPhone Apps Have to Be Approved By Robots Now, Too
Sounds sinister, right? That's probably because I replaced the word "computers" with "robots!" For effect! But no, still, this is at least insteresting: Developers are now reporting that apps are getting rejected, and not by humans. -
conceptsHypercolor Pots. Why Not?
I know a pot that reveals new colors as it heats is about as gimmicky as products get, but somebody needs to knock Le Creuset off their aesthetically pleasing high horse. (Love your pots, btw, Le Creuset.) -
smoking
Classy High-End Water Pipe Is What Design Nerds Use to Smoke
Only college kids smoke out of hand-blown bowls with swirly colors. Adults spend their hard-earned money on well-designed products made of stainless steel, acrylic and leather. This thing is the perfect compliment to the Volcano. [Yanko via Fast Company]
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This Cyborg Life Gets Unplugged
With Monday here, it's time to wrap up last week's theme , a look into the future of the machine called Man. -
google
Answers To 15 More Google Interview Questions That Will Make You Feel Stupid
Interviewing for a job at Google can be a nightmare experience. Reading about Google's ridiculous interview questions, however, seems to be quite a lot of fun. Either that, or our readers are gluttons for punishment. -
Gadget Deals of the Day
Your Mom busted in and said, "What's that noise?!" Mom's just jealous, it's the Beastie Boys! But if you want to keep Mom happy, enjoy those jams privately on a Zen Mosaic MP3 player for a cool hundred. -
gaming
By Royal Decree, the Official Food of My Kingdom Is Now Hot Pockets!
This is a seven-foot-tall throne made entirely of Famicom (NES) cartridges. Whoever sits in it becomes king for the day of the fantastical realm of Sadtopia. [Erick Kwiecien via Make] -
starwars
Mechanical Tauntaun Costume Pushes Halloween Insanity to the Galactic Outer Rim
At last, Star Wars fans all over the world would be able to go to their wedding on a tauntaun, to eat their tauntaun cake, and then carry their imaginary brides to a lovefest inside their tauntaun sleeping bags9,040 -
photography
National Geographic Photographer Meets Deadly Leopard Seal
National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen was in Antarctica to capture shots of leopard seals. One approached him, jaws wide and ready for biting...and if you haven't heard the rest of the story yet, you need to watch this brief clip. -
windowsmobile
Windows Mobile App Marketplace Now Open to All 6.x Phones
However you feel about Windows Mobile 6.5, chances are you don't have it, so you (probably) haven't been able to try out the new Marketplace for Mobile. Starting today—earlier than promised!—anyone with a 6.x handset can access it. -
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Atlantis at Dawn (Launch Live Feed: Successful Launch)
Enjoy this beautiful image of the space shuttle Atlantis, ready for today's 2:26pm EST launch, because you are not going to see it many more times: Sadly, it is Atlantis' second to last launch. Update: Successful launch! Godspeed Atlantis! -
blockquoteLive, From Sony's Recovery Effort
The words of Sir Howard Stringer, Chief Executive and Lead Turnaroundologist at the listing company, where no amount of superficially revamped game consoles and holiday seasons seem to be able to brighten Sony's outlook. -
supercomputers
World's Fastest Supercomputer Is World's Largest, Tackiest Case Mod Too
This is Jaguar, the new King of the Petaputer Hill, running at 1.75 petaflops-per-second. The Cray XT5 supercomputer was behind IBM's Roadrunnner for more than a year, until some clever scientist decided to paint a running Jaguar all over it. -
advertisement
Last Chance to Win an Apple Time Capsule: You Know You Want It
If your basket-of-puppy iMovies and John Vanderslice mp3s are eating up your hard drive space, take this survey, email the last question to surveys@gawker.com, and you could win a brand-new 1 TB Apple Time Capsule for your digital-storage needs. [Rules] -
radarPocket Radar Is The "World's Only Pocket-Sized Personal Speed Radar"
Catching speeders and clocking pitches just got a whole lot easier now that a radar gun has been developed that's about the same size as an average cellphone. -
art
Diamonds Are Forever, But Human Teeth Are Disgusting Beyond Any Temporal Classification
As long as Man polishes stones to woo women, the diamond will rein supreme. But diamonds are expensive and hard to find. And teeth? I've got plenty of free teeth right here. -
LightSleeper Will Hypnotize You Until You Fall Sleep—or Give You a Headache
"A brand-new sleeping aid. No pills. No fuss. Just sleep," says the sales pitch. Oh really? And where is the fun in that, exactly? -
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Microsoft's Pseudo Sudo Patent
So, how exactly did Microsoft—those bastards!—end up patenting Sudo, a years-old Linux command line tool, without someone stepping in to stop them? Easy! They didn't. -
badideasThe Headtime Scalp Massager Relaxes You While Making You Look Like a Moron
There's no real chance of retaining any dignity while wearing the Headtime scalp massager, a gadget that looks like an oversized bike helmet. And call me crazy, but the inside of this thing kind of scares me. -
robots
Say Hello to Your New Local Power Guy
Helmeted workers in cherrypickers, or precariously tethered to a high voltage lines, are as much a part of our power infrastructure's aesthetic as towers and transformers. In the next few years, these iconic silhouettes will become a little more... mechanical. -
storageThe World's Smallest 16GB Flash Drive and Oh Hey, Sarah Palin
Somehow the presence of a winking Sarah Palin does not make me any more inclined to believe in the veracity of Wink's claim to be the tiniest 16GB flash drive "on the planet." But maybe it is, have a look: -
Borg-Like ION Cube PC Wins Nvidia's Case Mod Contest
A few months ago, 5 master modders were tasked with building one crazy Nvidia ION ITX-based PC using the best user-submitted designs posted at Modders-Inc. A final winner has now been selected, and it looks pretty amazing, no? Pics! -
design
All Barcodes Should Be This Creative
There's no reason for barcodes to be so drab and utilitarian when the sky's the limit. -
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apple27-inch iMac Benchmarks: Core i7 vs. Core i5
The Core i5 iMacs are fast, but early benchmarks of the Core i7 model suggest a 35 percent performance boost, even though the upgrade only costs $200 extra. Timon-Royer's telling graph uses results from the Geekbench Website. [Timon-Royer via MacRumors] -
digitalcamerasCasio's Exilim EX-FH25: 40fps High-Speed Burst Shooting at 9-Megapixels
You might remember Casio's EX-FC100 and EX-FH20 as two Exilims capable of 1000fps slow-mo video. Both 9.1-megapixel cameras are getting a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, and the FH25 (a 20x superzoom) does 40fps high-speed bursts at 9-megapixels (up from seven).
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New York, 1:24 AM Mon Nov 16 16 posts in the last 24 hours
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Can Your Body Be A Battery?
What if machines ran off biological fuel—blood sugar—from our bodies? Could we basically power gadgets on America's increasing supply of body fat and Snickers bars? -
startrek
Confirmed: R2-D2 Finally Discovered In Star Trek
At last, here's the droid we were all looking for. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2's cameo in JJ Abrams' Star Trek. This time there's absolutely no doubt about it: It's been confirmed by ILM. -
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A Cylon Mated with KITT, and Out Popped This MK 2 Circuit Watch
Worthy of a sultry Number Six, but priced at a more commonfolk level, the MK 2 Circuit watch from Storm of London is one of those rare gadgety watches that actually displays the time in a meaningful manner. -
cameras
ShutterBuddy Attacks Baby Photo ADD Issue with Simplicity
Babies, while cute, can turn ugly at family picture time. Look! A bit of floating dander. Picture ruined. Any little thing can become a distraction. Enter the ingenious—and head-smackingly simple—ShutterBuddy. -
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Surprise, Cisco Fans Are Pretty Passionate About Their Brand
Apple products. RED cameras. Even the embattled Zunes. All are categories that I can see getting a person so worked up with devotion that they permanently mark themselves with a corporate brand. Cisco? No so much. And yet, this exists:13,608 -
healthCochlear Implants, Psychic Powers, and Why Some People Reject the Bionic Life
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mods
Let's Count the Ways NES Modders Have Decimated My Fondest Childhood Memories
So a new, potentially very popular Mario title comes out today. Sweet, sweet nostalgia. To celebrate, let's revisit all the 2009 NES hacks and mods that have, thus far, utterly destroyed or otherwise corrupted my most cherished memories, shall we?
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Etch-A-Sketch Freestyle Seems Like Cheating
The Etch-A-Sketch Freestyle aims to eliminate those wobbly, pixel-edged circles that occur on the original. It's cheating. -
droid
Motorola Droid Experiencing Software-Related Speaker Issues
Droid sales are blowing up, but so too may be Droid speakers, as reports are starting to pour in from users who've experienced the sound cutting out at inopportune times. Island of Misfit Toys, here we come! -
cyborgs
Meet the British Man with the "Bionic Bottom"
What better way to, um, end the This Cyborg Life theme week than a post about a British guy with a bionic ass? -
retromodoThe Post Where I Turn an Old Transforming Sofabed Into a Crime Scene
Detective's Notebook, November 15: It was raining. The mother? Crying. Timmy, the son, and friend Jimmy turned in at 11. Timmy said he went to bed on a bunk, woke up on a couch. I think I know what happened. -
crunchpad
Crunchpad Lives, and So Does the Ambiguous Price Tag: $300 to $400
Last we looked in on Michael Arrington's ballyhooed Crunchpad, the little guy wasn't doing so well. Wrong! Well, wrong according to Michael Arrington, anyway. Nevertheless there are assurances today that the tablet is on track and still very much alive. -
cameras
Super Expensive, Incredibly Limited Edition Leica M7 Hermes Could See Monday Release
If the rumors swirling this weekend are to be believed, the Leica M7 Hermes—a limited edition film camera with a run of only 100 units—will arrive on Monday for a lofty $14,000.More » - Saturday - November 14, 2009
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New York, 9:57 AM Sun Nov 15 15 posts in the last 24 hours
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gadgets
The Enhanced Human, SkyMall Style
I am ashamed of two things. 1) That in our quest for the cyborg life, we were beaten to the punch by SkyMall, and 2) that none of the following products are fake.
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windows7
The Best Windows 7 Song You’ll Hear Today
It's official: Windows 7 mania has reached a fever pitch. First a burger dedicated to the OS, now fifth-grader Will Smith gives us this adorable performance of "Windows Rising," set to the tune of CCR's "Bad Moon Rising."10,245 -
thiscyborglifeHow Cellphones Are Changing Our Brains
We've spent a lot of time this week discussing how we can use technology to change our bodies. But according to new research, one of the gadgets we rely on daily is already having a measurable effect on our brains. -
lego
Do Lego Constructions Have a Soul?
"When you take apart a Lego house and mix the pieces into the bin, where does the house go?" Thank you for another sleepless night. [15,372 -
cellphones
Why U.S. Wireless Pricing Sucks
The New York Times ran a story today that helps explain why the American cellular industry is so screwy. In short: It's our fault.28,204 -
windows7
Windows 7 Hacked (Again) for Keyless Activation
Lo! Yet another Windows 7activation hack appears. This one's a little more creative in that it doesn't require an OEM key at all, and instead bypasses the verification DLL completely. -
mars
Spirit Rover Ready to Take...Those Sunken Wheels...
...And learn to roll again, roll again so free. Sure, Spirit is stuck in sand and senile, but that doesn't mean he's down and out. NASA is ready to free Spirit from the sand and put him back to work. - 21,558
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