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  • Tuesday - February 26, 2008
  • MDR-EX700_HIGH.jpg#earphones

    Sony MDR-EX700LP Earbud Headphones with 16mm Drivers

    The updated Sony MDR-EX700LP earbud headphones sport new 16mm drivers to give you ear-drum-shattering action (108dB) with "more precise sound" (4-28KHz) than before. Sony says the magnesium-housed MDR-EX700LP earbuds have a new "multi-layer diaphragm for reproducing high resolution sound." For $300, that better be a lot of layers and a lot of high-res sounds.
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • #robots

    The Top 12 Coolest Artificial Robot Animals

    You can't find them at PETCO and they won't bring the emotional gratification of a real pet's affection, but if you're itching to replace kibble and fish flakes with batteries and power cords, check out these robot animals. [Gawker.TV]
    11:45 AM
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    By Sergio Hernandez
  • Yesterday - November 26, 2009
  • #shoppinggiftguide

    The PlayStation 3 Buyer's Guide

    With at least one potential game of the year exclusively nesting on the Playstation 3 and a price drop under its belt, the PS3 has had a pretty darn good year. [Kotaku]
    03:00 PM
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    By Brian Ashcraft
  • #shoppinggiftguide

    The Xbox 360 Buyer's Guide

    New Halo, new downloadables for Mass Effect, Fallout 3, and Grand Theft Auto, new Forza. It was a pretty good year for Xbox 360 owners. [Kotaku]
    10:00 AM
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #downloads

    61 Free Apps We're Most Thankful For

    As we prepare to stuff our faces with a bountiful Thanksgiving feast, we turn our Thanksgiving spirit to the gobs of free software we love to say thank you to the developers, and to give our computers a feast of their own. [Lifehacker]
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    By Adam Pash
  • Wednesday - November 25, 2009
  • #animation

    Phenomenal Matrix Stop-Motion Animation Using Legos

    This beautiful Lego stop animation is a recreation of the famous Bullet Time dodge scene from The Matrix. It took 440 hours of work and it was made just in time for the 10th anniversary of the original movie release. [Gawker.TV]
    02:33 PM
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    By Mike Byhoff
  • #blackfriday

    Lifehacker's Guide to Making the Most of Black Friday

    Black Friday: It's a day when you can either score killer deals on gear or pay way too much for too little. The amount of planning and strategy you use is the biggest factor in whether or not you'll get burned. [Lifehacker]
    01:00 PM
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    By Jason Fitzpatrick
  • Tuesday - November 24, 2009
  • #media

    A Glimpse of Google without News Corp.: No Big Loss

    The media world is in a (relative) uproar over what the implications of News Corp. pulling its content off Google would be. But! A three-part Gawker investigation-type thing indicates the impact might be quite minimal for you, the consumer. Observe: [Gawker]
    04:51 PM
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    By Hamilton Nolan
  • #bittorrent

    BitTorrent’s Future: DHT, PEX, and Magnet Links Explained

    Last week The Pirate Bay confirmed it would shut down its tracker permanently, instead encouraging the use of DHT, PEX, and magnet links. This move confounded many BitTorrent enthusiasts, who were confronted with confusing new terminology and technology. Time for some explaining. [Lifehacker]
    03:30 PM
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    By Ernesto
  • #carcrime

    Top Ten Least-Ticketed Vehicles And Why

    A nationwide study examining police ticket data across the United States has revealed one very important list — which cars don't get tickets. We've broken down the list below. [Jalopnik]
    03:00 PM
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    By Ben Wojdyla
  • #screenshottour

    Hands-On Look at What's New in Office 2010

    Now that we've had some time to play with the Office 2010 Professional Beta, we thought we'd share what's new and useful inside Microsoft's big suite. Take a gander at the pictorial evidence below. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • Monday - November 23, 2009
  • #pranks

    The "Super Glue an iPhone to the Sidewalk" Prank

    Oh check it out guys! A brand new iPhone 3G just laying on the sidewalk in New York City! It must be your lucky day. Watch what happens when want quickly turns to fail. [Gawker.TV]
    05:51 PM
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    By Richard Blakeley
  • #downloads

    My Movies 3 Is a Beautiful Movie Add-on for Windows Media Center

    Windows only: My Movies is a free plug-in for Windows Media Center designed to manage and play all of your movies within Windows Media Center, pulling in rich metadata for your movie collection, including cast, trailers, DVD art, and more. [Lifehacker]
    02:30 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #shoppinggiftguide

    The iPhone Gamer's Gift Guide

    It's been an amazing year for the iPhone and gaming. [Kotaku]
    01:40 PM
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #security

    Protect Yourself from Drive-By Browser Malware Attacks

    We explained that you don't need to pay for Windows security last week, but today we're taking a closer look at how to protect yourself from drive-by malware that can infect your computer by simply visiting the wrong web site. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By The How-To Geek
  • Saturday - November 21, 2009
  • #wow

    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]
    02:42 PM
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    By Richard Blakeley
  • Friday - November 20, 2009
  • #newcars

    Chevy Volt "Chirps," Warns Pedestrians Of Impending Silent Vehicular Manslaughter

    The Chevy Volt runs virtually silent in all-electric mode. To combat the potential electric car "silent killer" threat, GM's built in a "chirp" feature for drivers to announce and warn pedestrians when they drive by. [Jalopnik]
    01:55 PM
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    By Ray Wert
  • #announcements

    The Complete Guide to Google Wave Preview Edition PDF Available for Download

    The preview edition of Gina and Adam's new book, The Complete Guide to Google Wave, is now available in PDF form for your offline, ebook-reading pleasure. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #videohistory

    This Day in Video History: Windows 1.0 Launched

    On November 20, 1985 Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released. The world discovers the joy of playing solitaire at work. [Gawker.TV]
    09:30 AM
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    By Anderson Evans
  • #truecrime

    Confessed Teen Killer's Social Networking Hobbies: 'Killing People'

    Alyssa Bustamante's MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube profiles are eerie in that "teen who engages in self-injurious behavior and bullshits about being tough" way. Except, when she lists "killing people" as a hobby? Police say that part was true. [Gawker]
    01:04 AM
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    By Azaria Jagger
  • Wednesday - November 18, 2009
  • #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]
    07:29 PM
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    By Ryan Tate
  • #scienceart

    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]
    11:00 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • Tuesday - November 17, 2009
  • #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]
    12:10 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • #magazines

    Magazine of the Future Ruined by Magazine Delivery System of the Past

    Esquire decided to SAVE MAGAZINES this month by putting another weird little "hold it up to your webcam" hologram augmented-reality gizmo on the cover, but alas: the magical doohickey is obscured by the address label. Curse you, ignoble media irony. [Gawker]
    09:50 AM
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    By Hamilton Nolan
  • Monday - November 16, 2009
  • #marissamayer

    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]
    02:41 PM
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    By Ryan Tate
  • Friday - November 13, 2009
  • #bittorrent

    Office 2010 Beta Hits BitTorrent One Week Before Debut [Lifehacker]

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  • #clips

    Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9 [Kotaku]

    10:30 AM
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  • Thursday - November 12, 2009
  • #cyborgs

    Pop-Culture Cyborgs Through The Ages: A Gallery

    Cyborgs kick ass with their super-powered robot legs — but they've changed a lot over the years. Here's our roundup of awesome images of cybernetic organisms, bionic superheroes and cyber-villains, from the 1960s to today. [io9]
    06:44 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #dualboot

    Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony

    Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect harmony. [Lifehacker]
    12:30 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • #infomercials

    The Top 5 Strangest Infomercial Products For Your Ass

    When is it socially acceptable to talk about all the problems surrounding your backside? During late night infomercials of course! So if you're having ass-ues stay tuned for this once-in-a-life-time offer! [Gawker.TV]
    11:01 AM
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    By Daniel Pardo
  • Wednesday - November 11, 2009
  • #brainimplants

    The Curious Case of a Woman Addicted to Her Brain Implant

    One of the cutting-edge cures for chronic muscle tremors is called a thalamic stimulator - it's a brain implant that delivers current to your thalamus. But it can also cause intensely pleasurable erotic feelings, leading one woman into implant addiction. [io9]
    05:23 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #feature

    They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They're Not Done Yet

    I sat in a blue room on Monday, surrounded by what some hardcore gamers might call artifacts of absurdity. [Kotaku]
    04:20 PM
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    By Stephen Totilo
  • Tuesday - November 10, 2009
  • #opinion

    Stop Paying for Windows Security; Microsoft's Security Tools Are Good Enough

    When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don't need to pay for Windows security. [Lifehacker]
    01:00 PM
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    By The How-To Geek
  • #review

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War

    Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson answers the call of duty in the highly charged Modern Warfare 2, developer Infinity Ward's immediate successor to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. [Kotaku]
    03:01 AM
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • Monday - November 9, 2009
  • #pc

    The Dangerous Video Game You Weren't Supposed To Play

    Zach Gage says his riff on Space Invaders isn't maliciously designed software made to destroy your computer files — though it might do that. It's a more thoughtful project than that. [Kotaku]
    01:40 PM
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    By Stephen Totilo
  • #mozillafirefox

    Happy Birthday: A Look Back at Five Years of Firefox

    Five years ago, an open-source browser called Firefox—one that didn't ship with your computer—was available as a 1.0 download. To say it's changed the world's web experience is understatement. Here's a look back at five years of the 'fox. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • #exclusive

    The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted Because Only 0.027% of Iranians Are on Twitter

    Remember the storyline about a new Iranian revolution after the elections this summer? The one fuelled by the internet generation? The one that got the state department to intervene to help Iranians Twitter? Not so much. [Gawker]
    08:57 AM
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    By Ravi Somaiya
  • Friday - November 6, 2009
  • #2012

    Roland Emmerich's 8 Rules For Ending The World

    Director Roland Emmerich knows how to blow humanity to smithereens. He did it in Independence Day, Day After Tomorrow and now 2012. We talked to the apocalypse-master himself, who explained that there are 8 simple rules for ending the world. [io9]
    06:38 PM
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #inventions

    A History of the Theater Gimmicks Meant to Save Hollywood

    You may not have known you wanted it, but now you're going to get it. 3D redux is here with its biggest tentpole to date, Disney's $180 million Christmas Carol, followed shortly after by the release of James Cameron's Avatar. [Gawker]
    04:26 PM
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    By Richard Rushfield
  • #newcars

    Local Motors Rally Fighter: The First-Ever Creative Commons Car

    This is Local Motors' Rally Fighter, the first car openly developed and built using crowd-sourcing. It will change the auto industry forever. More importantly for me, with its P-51 fighter plane-influenced design, it might be the coolest-looking car ever. [Jalopnik]
    01:00 PM
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    By Ray Wert
  • Thursday - November 5, 2009
  • #fameballs

    Buy a Private Jet Trip with Ice Cream-Licking Art Star of Silicon Valley

    Drue Kataoka sells engulfing quick dips in art and culture to rich Silicon Valley workaholics. Now she's selling the ultimate fast immersion: the chance to "leave your mark" on Kataoka's art during a private jet ride. [Gawker]
    03:41 PM
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    By Ryan Tate
  • #windowshomeserver

    Five Great Add-Ins to Power Up Your Windows Home Server Console

    Last week we highlighted the benefits of having a Windows Home Server, including seamless backups and system restoration. Now let's take a closer look at five great add-ins for making the most of your home server. [Lifehacker]
    03:00 PM
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    By Jason Fitzpatrick
  • #sema

    MotionLites LED Wheel Lights: The Next Trend You'll Hate

    MotionLites are servo-actuated, multi-colored LED lights which extend from the wheel wells to light your giant chrome wheels. It's $400 for a set and it'll probably be the next customization making you hate everyone. Video and gallery below. [Jalopnik]
    08:30 AM
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    By Ben Wojdyla
  • Tuesday - November 3, 2009
  • #welcome

    Meet Your Editors

    Gawker.TV Crew: Mike Byhoff, (left) Richard Blakeley (center) and Whitney Jefferson (right) shot by Diana Levine at Gawker HQ in SoHo. [Gawker.TV]
    10:00 AM
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    By Richard Blakeley
  • Monday - November 2, 2009
  • #googlewave

    The Complete Guide to Google Wave Is a Comprehensive Book on Wave

    Got an interest in Google Wave but have absolutely no idea where to get started? Try out The Complete Guide to Google Wave, a new (free) book written and edited by my pal and Lifehacker cohort Gina Trapani and yours truly. [Lifehacker]
    05:00 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #privacy

    How to Really Browse Without Leaving a Trace

    Think that your browser's private mode keeps your browsing completely private? Not so! More often than not, you're still leaving traces of your browsing session behind, and today we'll tell you how to get rid of them for truly private browsing. [Lifehacker]
    12:30 PM
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    By The How-To Geek
  • Friday - October 30, 2009
  • #jalopnikvsgm

    Jalopnik Vs GM: The Action

    Finally, here's what you've been waiting for: action photos and video from yesterday's Jalopnik Vs GM race. Maybe if I'd kept all four of the Evo's wheels on the road, I'd have been faster. [Jalopnik]
    05:15 PM
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    By Wes Siler
  • #winterupgrades

    Turbo Charge Your New XBMC Installation

    We give a lot of attention to XBMC here, and with just cause. It's an open-source, cross-platform, highly-customizable media center solution that outperforms just about every commercial option out there. Here's how you can make it even better. [Lifehacker]
    03:00 PM
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    By Jason Fitzpatrick
  • Thursday - October 29, 2009
  • #advertising

    Someone Patented Product Placement in TV Shows

    It's hard to believe that there is actually an inventor of product placement; like swine flu, it always seemed just nature's dark side. But someone thinks he did in fact invent it and is willing to sue to prove it. [Gawker]
    04:48 PM
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    By Richard Rushfield
  • #dsill

    DSi XL Coming To America in Early 2010

    The extra-large, extra-priced DSi LL, unveiled in Japan early this morning, will be coming to North America and Europe in the first quarter of 2010, Nintendo tells Kotaku. [Kotaku]
    03:00 PM
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    By Brian Crecente
  • #winterupgrades

    Build a Silent, Standalone XBMC Media Center On the Cheap

    You won't find a better media center than the open-source XBMC, but most people don't have the space or desire to plug a noisy PC into their TV. Instead, I converted a cheap nettop into a standalone XBMC set-top box. Here's how. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #nintendo

    How Does The DSi LL Compare To The DSi And DS Lite

    Nintendo has announced a new DSi redesign, dubbed DSi LL. How does it stack up to the DSi and the DS Lite? Let's compare. [Kotaku]
    04:00 AM
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    By Brian Ashcraft
  • #breaking

    Nintendo Announces Big Screen DSi

    The rumors are true. Today, at Nintendo's press event in Tokyo, the company announced a revised version of the Nintendo DS. [Kotaku]
    03:05 AM
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    By Brian Ashcraft
  • Tuesday - October 27, 2009
  • #contest

    Design Your Own Adult iPhone Game—And Win Free Porn! [NSFW]

    This summer, Pink Visual launched iTouchHer—an iPhone (web)app chock full of naughty games. Think you can come up with a game that's better than theirs? Now's your chance to prove it. [Fleshbot]
    01:00 PM
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    By Lux Alptraum
  • Monday - October 26, 2009
  • #howto

    Make Your Own Animatronic Screaming Skull Brake Lights With Junkyard Parts!

    As you know, I like building dumb projects using junkyard parts, particularly when they're all about safety! This tale of building your very own Skull Brake Lights has more than the usual twists and turns, so buckle up! [Jalopnik]
    02:30 PM
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    By Murilee Martin
  • Saturday - October 24, 2009
  • #lifehackertop10

    Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps

    Windows 7 is a big improvement over Vista, and a pretty convenient OS in general—but it's by no means perfect. These 10 downloads improve Windows 7's looks, functions, and make it easier, safer, and more convenient to upgrade to. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • Thursday - October 22, 2009
  • #windows7

    Lifehacker's Complete Guide to Windows 7

    Windows 7 officially launches today, but we've been testing, tweaking, customizing, fixing, and writing about this OS for a year now. We present here a guide to everything we've learned about the OS, from first install to final settings change. [Lifehacker]
    12:30 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • #exclusive

    How The Army Used Love To Create Psychic Warriors

    In this exclusive clip from The Men Who Stare At Goats, Jeff Bridges is a new-age guru schooling the Army in psychic warfare. Based on one journalist's account of a real military project, this flick is destined for cult status. [io9]
    11:30 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • Wednesday - October 21, 2009
  • #exclusive

    The Secrets Of Astro Boy's Floating Robot City

    Here you can see a massive Peacekeeper robot shredding combat drones, in exclusive Astro Boy concept art. We loved this movie's floating mountain city full of robots, so we talked to writer/director David Bowers and two designers about its creation. [io9]
    03:56 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • Monday - October 19, 2009
  • #feature

    I Kept Playing — The Costs Of My Gaming Addiction

    "I hated level 40," she said with a sigh. It was the first time we'd spoken in eight years, and she had never forgotten the night I spurned her advances in favor of gaining a level in EverQuest. [Kotaku]
    02:30 PM
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    By Mike Fahey
  • #windows7

    The Best Windows Tweaks that Still Work in Windows 7

    The final version of Windows 7 is being released this week to the general public, and after you get your hands on it the first thing you'll need to know is: Do all my tweaks still work? [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By The How-To Geek
  • Sunday - October 18, 2009
  • #ruhroh

    OK, This Wiimote Mishap? We're Calling Not Fake.

    That infamous "Mama!!!" video where the Wiimote destroys the flat-screen has been endlessly debated: staged or real? In this, it's safe to assume the Home Shopping Network did not intend to smash its own TV showing off Wii Tennis. [Kotaku]
    07:30 PM
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    By Owen Good
  • #hivefive

    Five Best Software Update Tools

    Rather than wait around for your software to notify you of updates (let's face it, a lot of applications never will), these five handy tools keep an eye on your apps, alert you when an update's available, and streamline the updating process. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • Saturday - October 17, 2009
  • #balloonboy

    Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Balloon Hoax

    For the first time, 25-year-old researcher Robert Thomas reveals to Gawker how earlier this year he and Richard Heene drew up a master plan to generate a massive media controversy using a weather balloon. To get famous, of course. [Gawker]
    05:00 PM
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    By Robert Thomas
  • Thursday - October 15, 2009
  • #savingmoney

    Make Unlimited Free Calls on Your Cellphone with Google Voice

    Most cellphone carriers provide a feature allowing you a certain number of contacts that you can call, on any network, for free, anytime. So what happens when you team up this feature with your Google Voice number? [Lifehacker]
    07:10 PM
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    By Whitson Gordon
  • #lightbox

    Make a DIY Photography Light Box with K'Nex

    Lightboxes aren't just for the professionals any longer. Using them to illuminate your Craigslist and eBay listings can help make a sale, and amateur photogs can get professional-looking shots with one. Create your own using K'nex and a little know how. [Lifehacker]
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    By Sarah Rae Trover
  • Wednesday - October 14, 2009
  • #googlewave

    Google Wave's Best Use Cases

    Last week we asked a simple question: How will you use Google Wave? Over 600 responses later, we're sending Wave nominations to the people who had the best use cases. Here are a few. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Gina Trapani
  • Tuesday - October 13, 2009
  • #chromeos

    First Glimpse at What the Chrome Browser May Look Like in Chrome OS

    Over the weekend someone stumbled onto a Chrome browser build for Chrome OS on Google's servers. We've seen several false-alarm looks at Chrome OS, and while it is only the browser, it provides a glimpse into the direction Google's going. [Lifehacker]
    08:09 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #startrek

    Trek DVD Extra: Kirk Apologizes To A Green Woman?

    The upcoming Star Trek DVD/Blu-Ray throws in tons of deleted scenes, including Spock's parents, Kirk's uncle, Klingon prison-breaks... and Kirk apologizing to a green woman? Special features explain everything — except the writers' theory of time travel. [io9]
    12:30 PM
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    By Caitlin Petrakovitz
  • Monday - October 12, 2009
  • #exclusive

    In Messy Divorce, Ex-Yahoo President Accused of Being a Druggy, Philandering Spy

    Sue Decker's tenure as Yahoo president was full of corporate intrigue. But it's nothing compared to her ongoing divorce in which her husband's lawyer is brandishing accusations of illegal drug use, "extramarital affair(s)" and secretly recording him at home. [Gawker]
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    By Ryan Tate
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  • #carcadgets

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    Car dashboards are beginning to mimic the latest in consumer electronics as automakers try to suck in the iPod-generation as new car buyers. Here's the ten most high-tech dashboards on production cars you can buy this year or next. [Jalopnik]
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • #wallpaperroundup

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    By Jason Fitzpatrick
  • Thursday - October 8, 2009
  • #twitter

    Tracy Morgan Joins Medium Designed Expressly for Him

    Tracy Morgan joined Twitter. Like, mere hours ago. The microblogging service is the perfect forum for a man known for his entertainingly insane 30 Rock non-sequiturs. Plus, there's already a thriving Twitter sub-culture devoted to Morgan sightings. They are gifts. [Gawker]
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    By Ryan Tate
  • Wednesday - October 7, 2009
  • #canyouhearmenow

    How Mobile Phones Contribute To Female Progress In Developing Nations

    For those in developing nations, a mobile phone is more than a communications luxury. These tiny handsets act as hubs for mobile banking, entrepreneurship, fact-checking, and public health announcements - and they may be the key to women's economic equality. [Jezebel]
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    By LatoyaPeterson
  • #rumor

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    The Xbox 360 may be getting its own retro-themed arcade space, an environment that looks remarkably similar to the one competitor Sony offers in PlayStation Home. The above pictures come from a rumored survey hinting at an "AvatArcade." [Kotaku]
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • Tuesday - October 6, 2009
  • #conceptart

    Concept Art That Reimagines The Greatest Space Epics

    Starships, battlecruisers and starfighters are part of the iconic imagery of our favorite space epics. So when classic space sagas like Star Wars or BSG get rebooted, concept artists must reimagine legendary vessels. Here's our favorite reimagined space concept art. [io9]
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #batteries

    An Exhaustive Guide to Saving Your Smartphone's Battery

    Modern phones come loaded with bright screens, fun games and apps, and connections for 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Not coincidentally, they're constantly out of juice. Here's some of the best collected wisdom about saving your web-connected phone's battery life. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • Monday - October 5, 2009
  • #downloads

    AVG 9 Antivirus Improves Performance, Adds Identity Theft Tool

    Windows only: One of our readers' favorite antivirus applications, AVG, has updated, claiming faster scan times (up to 50%), boot times (10-15%), and less memory usage. On top of that, it's added a new feature to assist with identity theft. [Lifehacker]
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    By Adam Pash
  • #policecars

    New Chevy Caprice Most High-Tech Cop Car Ever

    Today's return of the Chevy Caprice to the police car ranks means more than just serious hoonage potential. With a new optional technology package, we're told it'll be the most high-tech production police car ever. [Jalopnik]
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    By Ray Wert
  • Friday - October 2, 2009
  • #wallpaperroundup

    Wallpaper Roundup: Retro Video Games as Awesome 3D Pixel Art

    Reader Metin from the Seven's Heaven web site creates 3D pixel (Voxel) artwork from retro video games, and he's released an exclusive set of awesome, high-resolution wallpaper images for Lifehacker readers to enjoy. [Lifehacker]
    04:00 PM
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    By The How-To Geek
  • Wednesday - September 30, 2009
  • #playstation3

    PlayStation Home "Universal Game Launching" Update Hits Oct. 1

    Denizens of PlayStation Home should warm up the internet connection for tomorrow, as the latest and greatest update to the virtual hang out service will hit Thursday, October 1. [Kotaku]
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    By Michael McWhertor
  • #mobilitydevices

    The Future Of Disabled Mobility Tech

    Mobility technology has historically been limited to wheelchairs. But the aging global population is leading companies like Honda and Panasonic to envision new technology combining robotics and even mind control to give mobility-limited individuals freedom. Here's what to expect. [Jalopnik]
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • #screenshottour

    Google Wave First Look

    If you're not one of the 100,000 lucky users who gets an invitation to Google Wave today, don't fret. You can check out Google Wave right here. [Lifehacker]
    12:00 PM
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    By Gina Trapani
  • Tuesday - September 29, 2009
  • #downloads

    Dropbox Comes to the iPhone and iPod touch

    iPhone/iPod touch only: Dropbox, one of our favorite cross-platform file-syncing tools, has now made its way to the iPhone and iPod touch, complete with offline file viewing. [Lifehacker]
    05:29 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #publicsex

    Pink Visual's FapMapper Wants To Put Your Fap On The Map [NSFW]

    Pink Visual—the genius team behind iTouchHer—has launched a new mobile innovation. FapMapper (currently in beta) is an iPhone web app that allows you to put your sexual exploits on the map. Literally. [Fleshbot]
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    By Lux Alptraum
  • Wednesday - September 23, 2009
  • #tgs09

    Nintendo Announces Official Wii Price Cut

    Nintendo have just announced a price cut for the Wii in both the US and Japan, putting an end to weeks of speculation. [Kotaku]
    09:55 PM
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #exclusive

    How To Get Your Future Robot Self High

    We asked Surrogates director Jonathan Mostow all the really important stuff about our robot-filled future. Such as: how do we go to the bathroom while attached to a robot? And what kind of drugs are there for my robot half? [io9]
    06:38 PM
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #diy

    Nine DIY Docks for Your Non-iPhone

    If you have an iPhone, bully for you—there are roughly 100 ways to elevate and charge it on your desk, many of them previously covered here. For every other phone out there, we present these nine DIY ideas. [Lifehacker]
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • Monday - September 21, 2009
  • #officesuppliesfetish

    Rejuvenate Your Workspace with These Office Supply Favorites

    We normally leave all-things-gadgetry to our sibling blog, Gizmodo, but office supplies are one territory we can't resist. In the spirit of our Supercharge Your Workspace week, here's a look at 20 of our favorite workspace organizers, note-takers, and accessories. [Lifehacker]
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    By Adam Pash
  • #crashweek

    Ten Most Confusing Google Street View Accidents

    In honor of Crash Week, we're taking a look back at some of the stranger wrecks captured by the Google Street View team. Click below to see ten confusing Google Street View accidents. [Jalopnik]
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Thursday - September 17, 2009
  • #ournerdpresident

    Barack Obama's Geekiest Moments

    The pictures of Barack Obama brandishing a lightsaber are making the rounds, but they shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who knows that Mr. President is the nerdiest man living outside of his mother's basement. [Gawker]
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    By Brian Moylan
  • #lifehackerwishlist

    Five Features We Want to See in iTunes

    Last week Apple released iTunes 9, and while the update brings a few nice feature improvements here and there, the popular desktop music player still has a lot of room for improvement. Here are five things we're dying to see from iTunes. [Lifehacker]
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    By Adam Pash
  • #forza3

    Another 250GB 360 Bundle, This Time For Forza 3

    Microsoft today have announced a second 250GB Xbox 360 bundle to go with the Modern Warfare pack from earlier in the week. [Kotaku]
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • Wednesday - September 16, 2009
  • #futuremetro

    What Will Today's Cities Look Like in the Future?

    What will the New Yorks, Londons, and Tokyos of tomorrow look like? Will they be technological Edens, grim dystopias, or entirely obliterated? We look at science fiction's take on the future of today's cities to gauge our urban future. [io9]
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #pornstars

    Pornstars Now Available On Your iPhone (As Long As They Keep Their Clothes On) [NSFW]

    After countless rejections, Apple has finally allowed two pornstars to be represented in the iTunes app store. Both Sunny Leone and Aria Giovanni have apps of their own (which—despite promises of frequent/intense sexual content or nudity—remain relatively tame). [Fleshbot]
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    By Lux Alptraum
  • #censorship

    Apple Thinks the Hole In Your Jeans Is Simply Pornographic [NSFW]

    When it comes to iPhone apps, Apple has always been really cagey about including anything sexy. Athletic Model Guild, who already got one app through the Draconian censors, was denied on a second app. Why? Because of holey jeans. [Fleshbot]
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    By Brian O'Brien
  • Tuesday - September 15, 2009
  • #futuremetro

    Seven Futuristic Urban Tools You'll Find in Today's Cities

    The best part about living in a futuristic, metropolitan wonderland are the technologies that make urban living so much smoother. Here are some of our favorite little gadgets and what-nots that modern cities have to offer. [io9]
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #howto

    Install Snow Leopard on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking Required

    Two weeks ago I detailed how to build a Hackintosh with Snow Leopard, start to finish, with a little Terminal work. If you're not comfortable with command-line hacking, you can now install Snow Leopard on your Hackintosh with just a few point-and-clicks. [Lifehacker]
    08:00 PM
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    By Adam Pash
  • #frankfurtmotorshow

    Toyota: Electric Cars 'Too Expensive' For Mainstream Consumers

    The Frankfurt Motor Show has seen the debut of numerous electric cars, but Toyota execs went out of their way to critique electric cars as too pricey for the average buyer. [Jalopnik]
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Thursday - September 10, 2009
  • #itunes

    iTunes Finally Adds Watched Folder to Automatically Add New Music

    For years, one of the biggest complaints about iTunes has been its inability to automatically add new music to your library from a watched folder. As of yesterday's iTunes 9 release, that's no longer the case. [Lifehacker]
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    By Adam Pash
  • Wednesday - September 9, 2009
  • #lifehackerwishlist

    Five Features We Want to See in Ubuntu

    Ubuntu isn't the only Linux operating system, but it's where the dream of a usable, completely free desktop is closest to reality. If every Ubuntu developer were assembled at one place, here are five things we'd ask them to accomplish. [Lifehacker]
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    By Kevin Purdy
  • Tuesday - February 26, 2008
  • #sonywalkman

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    BDP-S350 and S550: Sony's First Full 2.0 Spec Blu-ray Players

    PS3 aside, the Blu-ray players Sony sold up until now are worthy of only your garbage can. Now that HD DVD is dead like a doornail, the 800-lb. gorilla is getting serious. The $400 BDP-S350 will feature an Ethernet port, USB port for connecting external storage and "BonusView" picture-in-picture capability (from the leapfrogged profile 1.1). Even better, it will be "BD-Live ready," meaning an over-the-network software update will make the player compatible with net-friendly titles when they hit the market. Later on, the $500 BDP-S550 will arrive with nearly identical features. The differences: More »
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  • #homeentertainment

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  • Monday - February 25, 2008
  • #questionoftheday

    How Hot Is Your Laptop?

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  • #stupidstupidstupidrumors

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  • #concept

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