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#animation
Turn Light Art into an Animated Movie
You might remember when we shared a cool way to make light-based art with an LED flashlight and a long camera exposure. Take it a step further by creating not just a light art picture, but an animated movie. [Lifehacker] -
#diy
Turn an Inexpensive IKEA Shelf into a Kitchen Bar
Apartment kitchen design often leaves a lot to be desired. If you want to make your kitchen floor plan more efficient, this IKEA shelf turned kitchen bar will expand your counter space without much hassle or expense. [Lifehacker] -
#mediacenter
Build a Color-Aware Backlight for Your HDTV Setup
If you're looking to add some polish to your home theater setup, this guide to creating a DIY clone of the Philips Ambilight technology will give your videos a backlight that changes colors to match the on-screen action. [Lifehacker] -
#dealzmodo
Big Computer Bag Sale at Timbuk2
So, you've got your new laptop, and we've told you what to do. But might still need a bag to carry your new tool/toy around. Timbuk2 has you covered with up to 65% off their messenger bags. More » -
#diy
Conceal Speaker Wires with Wood Trim
Hiding cabling is a perpetual struggle for the home theater builder. Save yourself the headache of punching holes in the walls or stretching cables with this simple hack. [Lifehacker] -
#decadeflashback
Your Boyfriend Sucks: The Worst Fictional Dudes Of The Decade
While the 90s fictional boyfriend spectrum included everyone from the "rebellious" Dylan McKay to the "aloof and tortured" Jordan Catalano, the 00s presented a different type of romantic lead, and often enough, he was a complete and total idiot. [Jezebel] -
#humor
Holiday Flowchart: Inappropriate Times To Use Your Smartphone (Around Family)
By now you're probably wise enough to know when not to whip out your smartphone around your significant other, but what about when you're bored at home for the holidays? Follow this flowchart to determine when you've crossed the line: More » -
#terror
The New, Terrifying, No-Electronics US Flight Security Rules
That failed terrorist attack yesterday might make international flights a whole lot less enjoyable. Passengers are reporting that new restrictions are in place, and their severity varies flight-to-flight. Among the reports: No electronics allowed. Updated: More » -
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#apple
The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors
The Apple tablet is almost here. We hear. Actually, we're hearing a whole lot lately. With this exhaustive guide to every tablet rumor, we've got the clearest picture of the Apple tablet yet. More » -
#lifehackertop10
Top 10 End-of-Year Office Upgrades (You Can Probably Write Off)
By this time next week, it'll be next year—and too late to turn a great investment in your work life into a lower tax burden in April. Splurge wisely on yourself with these write-off-friendly wishlist items. More » -
#stickjockey
The Sports Video Games of the Year
In naming the best video games of the year, the sports genre is often left to fight over a single award. And as I've discussed before, one probably isn't winning an overall game-of-the-year anytime soon. [Kotaku] -
#pets
Repurpose a Storage Bin as a Mess-Free Litter Box
If you're tired of litter being tracked out of your cat's litter box, you could buy a pricey top-entry litter box to help contain the mess. You could, alternately, assemble this inexpensive DIY version. [Lifehacker] -
#cameras
The Wi-Fi Capable, AMOLED Packin’ Samsung CL80
It's not the first with Wi-Fi, nor the first with an AMOLED screen. But the CL80's 3.7" AMOLED, 14MP sensor, and Wi-Fi for a good-lookin' camera (on paper, at least). Nada on price or release date. [Samsung via Engadget] -
#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 » -
#2009yearinreview
What a Day, What a Year
Christmas is a big production, but they don't roll credits at the end of it. Still, with the home a wasteland of gift wrap and packaging, and the light slowly receding outside, it's a good moment to reflect on 2009. [Kotaku] -
#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] -
#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 » -
#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] -
#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] -
#howto
The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone
The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don't let the moment right after that, when you realize that it's practically useless out of the box, cancel that out. Here's everything you need to know: More » -
#gallery
The Christmas (And Holiday) Cards We Got
Out of the goodness of their hearts and the possible desire to remind us of their biggest and best brands, gaming companies of the world (and, I think, one regular reader) sent Kotaku the following batch of holiday cards. [Kotaku] -
#review
Aluratek Libre Budget Ebook Review
Ereaders are still at the point where the price is slightly too high and the functionality is slightly too low to purchase on a whim. Aluratek's LCD-based reader, however, offers a damn low price but sacrifices functionality in return. More » -
#merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah
Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows, Mac, or Linux Computer
Good news! You woke up to find a shiny new computer waiting for you under the tree this year. Whether it's a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux box, here's a quick starter guide to getting it running on all cylinders. [Lifehacker] -
#apple
10 Things You Must Do With Your New Mac
You got a new Mac for Christmas? Awesome. But don't let Justin Long's smarmy face fool you, it doesn't just give you a warm hug and set itself up. Here are 10 things you need to do pronto: More » -
#windows7
10 Things You Must Do With Your New Windows 7 PC
If you got a new Windows 7 laptop for Christmas, you are truly in luck. But here are 10 things you need to get the most out of it. More » -
#chartporn
Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade
Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. [io9] -
#palmpre
The 20 Essential Palm Pre Apps
WebOS's App Catalog may be way behind iPhone and Android in total number of apps, but that doesn't mean there aren't some great ones. Here are our picks for 20 of the best. More » -
#appletablet
Apple Owns iSlate.com Domain: The Mystery Deepens
The Apple Tablet, a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, has just gotten a little more interesting. Thanks to some crack investigative reporting, MacRumors discovered that Apple purchased the domain for "islate.com" back in 2007. Dum dum dum! More » -
#changes
Here's Nintendo's Enviro-Friendly Game Case [Update]
The TIE Fighter-Wing looking "green" game cases have been out for Xbox 360 since most November releases. Go Nintendo has an image of what they'll look like for Wii games, beginning with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers. [Kotaku]
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