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#howto
How To Guides: The Best of 2009
As any diligent weekend reader knows, we don't just find and explain the news around here, we like to do stuff; hack things; make gadgets better. Here's the cream of this year's how to guide crop: More » -
#robots
What a RC Plane Sees When You Try to Kill It With Fireworks
Giz reader BushmanLA sent in a video of his kids trying to shoot down his flying R/C drone with fireworks. From the perspective of the UAV. More » -
#comcast
Comcast's Net Neutrality Case Settlement a Win For the Internet
Comcast, the largest ISP in the US, settled their $16m data discrimination lawsuit Wednesday. They didn't admit wrongdoing and customers are only eligible for a $16 award. But, importantly, they set a precedent for other ISPs: Throttle at peril! [Yahoo] -
#nsfw
Undress a Woman Using Radio Frequencies
A dress that gradually disappears as you get a magic ball near to it? Yaishplease. That's exactly what Daan Roosegaarde, V2 Lab, and Maartje Dijkstra have created, using a flexible plastic material and radio frequency technology. Very pretty too: More » -
#transistors
Single Molecule Turned Into a Functional Transistor
Since the first transistor was demonstrated 62 years ago, researchers have tried to make the device smaller and smaller. Now they've finally achieved an extreme point in their quest: A single-molecule transistor. Yes, that's really, really freakin' small. More » -
#rumor
The Apple Tablet's Name: iSlate (At Least, It Sure Looks That Way)
Poking more at the info Apple secretly registered iSlate.com a couple years ago, TechCrunch found Apple's possibly setup a shell company called Slate Computing, which has a trademark on "iSlate." The signatory? Apple's Senior Trademark Specialist, MacRumors discovered. More » -
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#crime
Texas County Shames Drunk Drivers on Twitter
District Attorney Brett Ligon in Montgomery County, Texas will soon be using his Twitter account to name and shame drunk drivers in his area. Based on his current tweets, this is a comedy goldmine in the making. More » -
#breaking
AP: Possible Al Qaeda Terror Attack on Transatlantic Flight
There were reports that 'firecrackers' had gone off on a flight from Holland to Detroit on Friday. Several people were slightly hurt. US Intelligence sources have now told the Associated Press the suspect said he was acting for Al-Qaeda. [Gawker] -
#qotd
What Did You Get?
Santa's come and gone, and the wrapping paper's been shredded to pieces. Now we wanna know what you got. Did you find everything your heart desired under the tree or were there only lumps of coal waiting? More » -
#foodfight
Facebook Basically Rubbing Google's Face In Their Delicious Free Meals
A string of cutbacks have threatened Google's status as a veritable Shangri-la of free gourmet food. Meanwhile, Facebook has been ramping up the dining perks. Today the Times suggests Facebook might be "the new standard-bearer for corporate-sponsored dining." Food fight! -
#contest
Kotaku Contest Reminder: Zelda Fans Can Win Big, Save Christmas
Are you a Zelda fan living in North or South America who hasn't entered our Biggest Zelda Fan contest yet? We made it tough, because the prizes are grand: $1000, a signed DS, Zelda games. Deadline Dec. 31. Details here. [Kotaku] -
#inbrief
Giz Crew Holiday Gallery
No matter who won this fight, we're blaming Adam for any presents we didn't receive. Looks like he seriously pissed off the old man in red here. More » -
#holidays
Happy Holidays From Gizmodo
Happy holidays, dear all, and thank you for reading. While we didn't send out cards to each of you, we did put together these photos of our staff members in their holiday best. Much love, The Gizmodo Crew. More » -
#cinematography
8 Mesmerizing Sci-Fi Flavored Tracking Shots
In science fiction cinema and TV, creators need to draw audiences into their world seamlessly. One way to do this is the tracking shot, an immersive one-take journey through a scene. Here are 8 of the best. [io9] -
#y2k10
In 2000, the Hottest Thing on TV (and PlayStation) Was... Regis Philbin?
Video games have always been about fantasy. In 2000, my fantasy involved Regis Philbin reminding me about debt. More » -
#gizexplains
Giz Explains: The Best of 2009
Is there a burning question you have about tech? Like what's the difference between $100 and $100,000 headphones? Or why every country has a different f@%#ing plug? We explained all that, and a whole lot more this year. More » -
#iwasthere
They Were There, Too
Clearly, I haven't been to any transcendent sporting events live in the last 10 years, and thankfully, that's not true of some of our lurking commenters. Join the party! [Deadspin] -
#iwasthere
Unfortunately, I Was There
There are plenty of decade retrospectives happening everywhere right now, but we'd also like you to participate. Tell us about the best game you've seen in person this decade with the tag #iwasthere. Mine: Duke-Notre Dame , 2007. Hear me out. [Deadspin] -
#theonion
Old Onion Article Saves Christmas
World events have screeched to a halt. Here is a funny article from the Onion: "Weed Delivery Guy Saves Christmas." You guys like the Onion, right? If anyone comments with "slow news day, huh?" You will be sorry. [Onion] [Gawker] -
#2009yearinreview
2009 In Review: The Trailers
They're at the forefront of marketing, rarely show gameplay and have been hopelessly corrupted by "developer diaries", but that's not to say we hate trailers. We like trailers. There are even some that we love. [Kotaku] -
#earbuds
Katana Earbuds Show the World How I Feel When I Listen to LFO
For those moments when sane earphones just don't cut it, consider these Crazy Earphones from Solid Alliance. Especially if that 243rd playing of Feliz Navidad makes you want to put a sword through your head. More » -
#bestof2009
The Year In... Mutton
So the last month has been chock full of end-of-decade retrospectives in addition to the typical end-of-year remembrances. We'll do our own anyway. Today, to start: mutton-bustin'. Like you expected anything else. [Deadspin] -
#christmas
Goodbye N64 Kid, Hello Xbox 360 Kid
The joy experienced on Christmas morning is wonderful, to a point. If you take it too far, however, you end up looking crazy. And just think of the meltdown he'll have when he gets his first RROD! [Funzine.nl via TDW] -
#iwasthere
"I Was There...": Best Sporting Events You've Seen In Person This Decade
There are plenty of decade retrospectives happening everywhere right now (including here), but we'd also like you to participate. Tell us about the best game you've seen in person this decade. Mine: Game 7, 2000 NHL Eastern Conference Finals. [Deadspin] -
#creativewriting
Seems that an undergraduate creative writing class took over the Times' editorial page today.
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#scrooged
Bloomberg Quietly Scraps General News Department
A tipster says that the 22 Bloomberg News journalists who made up its non-business, or 'World News', team were told the section was being scrapped last week, just before Christmas. As of today they have still not been reassigned. [Gawker] -
#impressions
Final Fantasy XIII Impressions: 15 Years Later, 25 Hours In
Well, I've played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in the past few days, and the one thing I can say with confidence is that I sure have played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in a few days. [Kotaku]
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