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- Yesterday - July 5, 2009
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Airships
Spanish Police Foil Remote-Controlled Zeppelin Jailbreak
In a plot that's crazy (and evil genius) enough to be from James Bond, three people have been arrested after police discovered their plan to free a drug trafficker from an island prison using a 13-foot airship carrying night goggles, climbing gear and camouflage paint. More »
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Comment by Scott Andrews: If they would've made it, it would go down in the history books as the greatest escape ever also with =... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Funnology
The Pegasus Open 50 Sailboat Log: Lucky Sextant and Heading for the Starting Line
On-board all of our equipment is state of the art. We'll use our GPS app to pin-point our position from the Start to the finish at Diamond Head. More »
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By Philippe KahnComment by aednichols: I never thought I'd see a sextant on Gizmodo. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Cellphones
Samsung Glyde 2 for Verizon: Better Luck Second Time Around?
Leaked photos of a Verizon-branded Glyde 2 (aka U960) smartphone show it has a streamlined design, a fourth row added to the keyboard, and now uses Samsung's TouchWiz interface. It all sounds promising, but what about that sluggish touchscreen? More » -
Mods
Ben Heck's Latest Xbox 360 Laptop
Ben Heckendorn—true geek god amongst men—is back with revision 5 of his portable Xbox 360 console. More » -
PMPs
First Aluminum iRiver E200 Pics
iRiver has some of the most stylish tech gear this side of Apple, but the upcoming E200 player looks boringly similar to its E100 predecessor, despite a new thinner, all-metal design, and a larger screen. More »
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Comment by CustomFirmware: That looks fantastic. Storage Capacity? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Apple
Apple Store Shooting: Cops Release Video on YouTube
Do you know this guy? There's a $1000 reward for information leading to an arrest of the suspect in Friday's shooting of a 26-year old employee at the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. More »
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Comment by WTF-STFU: Wow is that a Person of Color with the gun? You almost never see them committing such heinous crimes. On... 55 Responses | Other threads
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Gaming
Sony Patent Controls Games with That Crap on Your Coffee Table
Is this Sony playing catch-up to Microsoft's Project Natal? It may be developing a system that lets you control the PS3 with real world objects, like coffee mugs, glasses,bongs,and books. More »
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Comment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: I wil map it to my dick. there, I said it,I aint trying to hide stuff. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Apple
iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w
Good times! It looks like Dev Team's UltraSn0w unlock works with an iPhone 3GS that's been jailbroken via purplera1n. But be warned: Some users are reporting mixed success. More »
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Comment by Whisssper: hehe its great that the iphone 3gs is jailbroken and unlocked even before it hit stores here in sweden 7 Responses | Other threads
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- Saturday - July 4, 2009
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Extortion
AOL Tries to Extort Bogus Fees From Wall Street Journal Writer
AOL tried to squeeze a little over $100 in fees from a customer for upgrades he hadn't asked for, hadn't approved, hadn't used and of which he hadn't even been notified. Unluckily for AOL, that customer is a professional writer. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by UltimateIdiot - Imperfection at Best: They should have try and exploit someone working in Faux News. 10 Responses | Other threads
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crunchpad
CrunchPad Web Tablet Landing "As Soon As Possible" for Less Than $300
Mike Arrington's CrunchPad web tablet, already several prototypes in, is quickly bubbling to reality reports Bits: There's going to be an announcement in July or August, and it'll be available "as soon as possible." More »
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Comment by Jonathan Moll: So no keyboard? If I want to just browse the internet, my iPhone does that very well. Flash doesn't make... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Funnology
Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Tour, Part 2: The Carbon Fiber Mast, Rigging and Sails
Pegasus Team Operations Manager Bruce Mahoney continues his tour of the Open 50 race sailboat, picking up with how they mount the carbon fiber mast, the dagger boards, rigging material and sails. The boat crosses the starting line tomorrow! More »
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By Brian LamComment by jawzzy: Woah. That boat is crazy advanced. I've raced on boats with Kevlar sails and such, but canting keels... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Concepts
Digital Ruler
This wooden, yet digital, concept ruler combines "values of a traditional ruler, with advantages of a digital interface." I think it still needs lines, but how cool is it that it sets the zero point wherever you start measuring? More »
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By Brian LamComment by SalmaFlorus: Won't fly in America if it doesn't have inches and fractions. Could work as a metric-only device. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Image cache
Which One is the Robot?
A great cover by the Christian Science Monitor. I went back and forth a few times, and ended up being wrong. Which do you think is the meat-based contruction? The answer forthcoming on Monday. [BoingBoingGadgets]
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By Brian LamComment by Spilt_Milk: The one on the left is definitely not alive. 22 Responses | Other threads
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Meizu M8
Meizu M8's New Interface Almost Makes Me Want It
Meizu M8, maybe the most legendary knockoff gadget around, maintains its "inspired" tradition with a refreshed UI that feels faintly of the Palm Pre in terms of graphical styling. I like it, even if I know, really, I'd hate it. More »
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Cellphones
Sony Ericsson Kiki Concept
Mobil delivered this rendering of Kiki, a Sony Ericsson phone with a projected display and um, presumably, somewhere, a keypad. I like green. People need to make more green handsets. [Mobil via Engadget] -
Cellphones
Is Sony Ericsson's Racheal Their First Android Handset?
Mobil's dug up these photos of the XPERIA Racheal, supposedly their first Android phone. Exciting, since I love Sony Ericsson hardware. More » -
Clocks
DDR Alarm Clock Takes Your Fingers Back to 2003
Dance, dance to much booty in the, um, wrists? Your fingers have to dance like they've never danced before to shut off the alarm. Hope you don't suck at Tap Tap Revenge. $16. [Thumbsupuk via OhGizmo via Engadget]
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Comment by nasa geek: I find myself wondering how one would know which arrows to press. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Apple
iPhone 3GS Jailbreak
Hey, the iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken, through what looks like a web exploit. Warning: We haven't tested this because we're playing with fireworks. Use at your own risk. [Make It Rain via BBG]
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By Brian LamComment by Nowell: I love how the dev team has managed to break the 3g, and the 3gs (even though they haven't released... 9 Responses | Other threads
- Friday - July 3, 2009
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Summer Funnology
The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather
Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race.I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. More »
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By Philippe KahnComment by Judd Eichorst Grey: As a junior meteorologist in the USAF, I must say that first chart is CRAP. What Pacific Ridge are they... 3 Responses | Other threads
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July 4th
Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom
Here's another clip from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that proves, once and for all, that it is not okay to point fireworks at family members. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]
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By Jason ChenComment by elryry: I'm glad you guys posted this, else tomorrow wouldn't have worked out too well. 14 Responses | Other threads
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Robots
Pentagon's Robot Hummingbird Christened "Nano Air Vehicle"
The Pentagon's wacky sci-fi department DARPA has been working on robotic hummingbird-based drones to serve as miniature spies. They're not nearly as agile or adorable as real hummingbirds, but DARPA is well on their way to achieving that dream. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Unknown2U: Simply amazing at what people can accomplish. Although I can see this being used as a big brother type of... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Funnology
Pegasus Open 50 Tour, Part 1: The Hull and Foresails
The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here's a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. More »
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By Brian LamComment by Hi, I'm God: I'm not sure why we should care. I'm all for sailing - it's relaxing. But its not enticing news that... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Tablets
Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?
We already knew pretty much everything about the Archos9 tablet netbook running Windows 7, but with nobody sure what kind of touchscreen the thing uses, we're left to wonder if we'd want anything to do with a resistive-touchscreen tablet. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Baashar Alawneh: How can you not be sure what type of touchscreen it uses? If it responds to a stylus its resistive,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Storage
Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference
Netbooks are netbooks. Usually based on Intel's Atom chipset, and generally not that fast. What you gonna do? Well, I upgraded the SSD in my Hackintosh. Not just to bump the drive from 32 to 128GB, but for SPEED. More » -
iPhone Apps
The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0
Right, so bear with me here: this week our apps are all about learning new things, understanding the world around you, meeting new people, playing extremely silly games in large groups. Sort of like being a kid again! No? Ok.
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Apple
Woman Shot During "Violent Armed Robbery" at Apple Store
A 26-year-old employee was shot today during a "violent armed robbery" of the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. Video news report embedded below—details at Cult of Mac. [Cult of Mac via BBG] More » -
iPhone Apps
RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone
RunPee, that great website that tells you precisely the best time to run and pee during a movie so you don't miss anything good, has taken the next step and released an iPhone app for quick reference. More » -
tgif
This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away
You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I've got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honor of our nation's 233 birthday. More »
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Dealzmodo
Gadget Deals Of The Day
Giz isn't letting you go for the weekend without Dealzmodo! We've got nice deals on laptops including a 13" Lenovo. Games? Steam's got a bundle you can't miss! Try to stay sober and keep all your fingers! Happy 4th everyone! More » -
Review
CatGenie Litter Box: The Clean Fresh Smell of Civilization's Discontents
Ever since the Egyptians (Mayans? Indians?) invented zero, curmudgeons have argued that technology creates as many problems as it solves, but I've never encountered a product that does exactly that, until now. I'm talking about a litter box. More »
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Comment by van_line: I am not a cat person, but I thought you could teach a cat to use the toilet directly (not... 31 Responses | Other threads
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July 4th
Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks Can Blow Up Your Face
Hey everyone, just checking in to make sure your holiday is kicking off with a bang. But that you haven't blown your face off with some giant aerial fireworks. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]
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By Jason ChenComment by drsmith: uhhh .... yeah. If you need to be told not to stand in the line of fire, you probably... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Memorable gadgets
My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak
We're kicking off our series exploring memorable gadgets from memorable people with one of the most influential tech giants: Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. – JC More »
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By WozComment by BuyingPowerTools_GitEmSteveDave: I, too, have a love of nixie tubes. Call me old fashioned, but they strike me as a perfect... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Fireworks
Sega's Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes the Fun Out of Explosions
Sega Toys is coming out with the Uchiage Hanabi, essentially a limited-function projector that shows fake fireworks on your ceilings or walls, complete with sound. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by JonathanATTY: It would be fun on acid... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Bags
Timbuk2's Hemlock and Q Backpacks Have Swing Around Easy Access to Your Laptop
I haven't carried a Boy Scout backpack in years, but the laptop feature in Timbuk2's latest sounds great: The sleeve is sideloading, meaning you can pull out your laptop without busting open your whole bag and spilling crap everywhere. More »
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Comment by Save me: Has anyone ever bought one of the Timbuk2 bags? Im looking to get a travel bag since my old Samsonite... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Funnology
Pegasus Open 50, The Official Transpac Raceboat of Gizmodo
Philippe Kahn founded Borland, invented the Camphone, and decodes human motion. He's also a fellow outdoorsman, splitting time skiing Tahoe and sailing in Santa Cruz. He'll share his Transpac 2009 sailing race with us live from the Pegasus Open 50. More »
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By Brian LamComment by BuyingPowerTools_GitEmSteveDave: Any chance you can ask about the weird things they have come across while racing? I have heard tales... 15 Responses | Other threads
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Nukes
What's the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?
North Korea's aiming their test missile near Hawaii. The US military says they can protect the islands, and locals aren't too worried, but if something happens, the thermal, shockwave and radioactive fallout will look something like this. More »
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By Brian LamComment by goodcow: Can we just bomb the fuck out of North Korea already? 56 Responses | Other threads
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Media
Add Us On gdgt
The new data and social network type gadget site, gdgt, is back up and fully operational. Here are our accounts. Add us! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Scratic: Am I overlooking a way to search among gdgt users? 5 Responses | Other threads
- Thursday - July 2, 2009
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Remainders
Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
...NASA Flashes a Full Moon...DisneyUniversal Buys a Piece of Another Lifeless Rock...Move Without Moving (aka How To Get Fat Fast)...iPhone Screens Fixed at a Store Near You... More »
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Comment by Jakooboo: Wait... Asteroids? What the fuck? How will that work? 6 Responses | Other threads
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iPhone Apps
Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet)
Here's what Facebook for iPhone 3.0 looks like—pretty nice. Besides the new giant button home screen, you'll be able to actually RSVP to events and create new photo albums. No push yet, but here's the full list: More » -
Retromodo
The First Integrated Circuit Chip: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
The Computer History Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit, pictured above, with a multimedia exhibit called "The Silicon Engine" to explain why many claim the IC as one of mankind's greatest and most important inventions ever. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by chekt: I don't get what this article is about. 2 Responses | Other threads
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