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#keyboard
Lenovo's Multimedia Remote with Keyboard
This Lenovo palm sized keyboard/trackpad (with the charming model name of 57Y6336) is a gem of a home theater PC controller. $60. [Lenovo via Engadget] -
#appletablet
Rumor: Digitimes Claims Apple Tablet Will Have a 10-Inch Foxconn Screen
Digitimes, purveyor of sometimes not true rumors, says that Foxconn's screen division Innolux will supply the Apple Tablet with a 10-inch screen. G-Tech Optoelectronics, also a Foxconn company, is rumored to be strength treating the panels, too. More » -
#traderoundup
Where Were You on the Biggest Weekend in Box Office History?
Basking in the splendor of an IMAX "Avatar" screening? Ogling Jude Law's spiffy Victorian mustache in "Sherlock Holmes"? Or maybe softly weeping at "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"? Hollywood thanks each and every one of you! [Gawker] -
#space
This New Years Eve Brings the Rarest Blue Moon of All
Magical things happen once upon a blue Moon. And this Thursday we get a chance to find out just what those magical things as we watch the rare lunar event coincide with all the beautiful fireworks of New Years Eve. More » -
#terror
Leaked: Homeland Security's Post-Underwear Bomb Airplane Rules
You saw our unofficial advice guide to flying after the crotchbomb. Here's are the TSA's official security rules, as of Christmas. Read on, because it has all the hairy details: More » -
#shutuplieberman
Please Let Us Not Be Talking About 'Preemptive Action' In Yemen
If you had told us on Thursday that Yemen was a dangerous Al Qaeda stronghold we would have been like, "Who or what is a 'Yemen'?" Now we've got Lieberman painting cross-hairs on the place. Here we go again! [Gawker] -
#paperairplanes
Paper Airplane World Record Flight Attempt Foiled By Real Airplane
What is it with planes lately? First a prolonged airplane lavatory stay caused a national scare—again—and now another plane is responsible for ruining a world record attempt for, well, another plane. One made of paper. Updated. More » -
#protests
Protests Surge in Iran
Iran is currently being wracked by the biggest protests since this summer. At least four are dead, 300 arrested. Foreign media is banned, of course, but Twitter users around the world have vowed to turn their profile pictures green. [BBC] [Gawker] -
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#terror
The Unofficial Guide to Flying After the Underwear Bomb
The TSA hasn't explained jack. But we found this audio of a pilot explaining the new in-flight security arrangements. Based on that, and what else we know, here's an unofficial guide to travel in the age of the underwear bomb. More » -
#videuhoh
JetBlue Pilot's Agonized Announcement: The TSA's Draconian Reactionary Rules
Ever since the TesticleTerrorist succeeded in nothing but scorching his balls, word spread of the TSA issuing reactionary regulations. Proof: this flight announcement recorded by none other than Vimeo's founder and DOTD-nominee Jakob Lodwick, which he posted to his blog. [Gawker] -
#retromodo
The First American Subway
Recently my local paper, the Boston Globe, was lucky enough to explore the abandoned sections of our sometimes working subway system. As reporter Noah Bierman described it, the experience played out a lot like film noir, compete with wingtip shoes. More » -
#hdtvs
Panasonic's Largest Plasma Plant Complete: More 150-Inch and 3D Sets To Come
Panasonic's largest and third plasma plant, in Amagasaki, was just completed. The factory will be capable of churning out more of those 150-inch sets (like Dorothy), or nine 50-inchers out of the same glass. More » -
#journalismism
Will the Times Fire a Harvard Prof. Who Broke Their Freelancer Rules?
Remember Mike Albo? He's the freelancer who broke The New York Times' convoluted travel writer rules and had his column axed. Now, Mary Tripsas, who pens the Times' "Prototype" column, has made a similar misstep. Will she be fired, too? [Gawker] -
#cameraphones
In Iran, Cameras Held High
From Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish, a reader writes in to remark on the continued place of youtube, twitter and the camera phone in Iran's struggle: More » -
#secretservice
Behind the Secret Service
LIFE Magazine, as it is wont to do, assembled yet another of its utterly interesting photo essays. The topic this time? The Secret Service. More » -
#altarcations
Scoring Sunday's Nuptials: Why Did You Get Married on Christmas Weekend? No, Seriously. Why?
I didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Phyllis Nefler didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Why? Because that shit's cliche and tired. Except: not to the NYT's Weddings & Celebrations which defiantly goes dark for nothing. NEFLER SMASH: [Gawker] -
#att
AT&T Stops Online NY iPhone Sales Due to Network Frailty? (Update: Maybe Not)
Consumerist is investigating readers' complaints regarding the inability to purchase an iPhone through AT&T's website when using an NY zip code. According to a CS rep: "New York isn't ready for the iPhone." UPDATE: Online fraud is the more likely cause. More » -
#cameras
This Camera Sees Color as Well As You Can
Japan's PaPaLaB made the first practical camera capable of seeing color as well as the human eye by attaching a special filter to a recalibrated $140k industrial camera. Uses: Archives of fine art and telemedical imaging. [Tech On via Engadget] -
#featuredworkspace
The Organized Designer's Office
Many of our featured workspaces focus on hiding stuff away. Today's featured workspace doesn't hide much, but it does have storage space for everything the owner needs. [Lifehacker] -
#artschooled
Art, Schooled: Six Ideas for Taking Back Our Taxi Cab Tops
Art! Who goes there? Now: we do. In the first installment of our Sunday art column, Kelsey Keith's got a few ideas for some people who think they know what art's good for New York City's taxis. [Gawker] -
#guides
Four Must-Read Guides For Your New Xmas Mac, PC, Smartphone or Gadget
Happy holidays, gear heads! In case you missed them, here are some helpful guides to get you and your new gift gadgets off to the right start. More » -
#simulators
Ferrari's New Driving Simulator Generates More Horsepower Than a Small Sedan
While a majority of those people playing Gran Turismo will never race a Civic, let alone the supercars featured therein, you can bet 100% of the people "playing" Ferrari's new racing rig will end up on the track some day. More » -
#holidays
Save Money on Next Christmas by Stocking up Now
It might seem a bit premature to be thinking about Christmas 2010 when Christmas 2009 is only a few days behind us, but now is a great time to save on supplies and gifts for next year. [Lifehacker] -
#weekendroundup
Sunday Night Wrap-Up
This weekend, we wondered which fads wouldn't make it past 2010, discussed the wild women and men of reality television, and, after looking over the dudes of the past decade, decided that your boyfriend sucks. [Jezebel] -
#iphoneapps
Pedal Brain App Might Do For Cyclists What Nike+ Did For Runners
Cycling apps are nothing new to the Apple App Store, but this hardware/software combo called Pedal Brain is the first to provide convenient ANT+ wireless device support. More » -
#audi
Audi Traveling Shaver Concept Doesn't Come With an R8, But It Should
So I happen to love Audis. I drive one, and I like her fine, but nevertheless if I received this razor in my stocking, she would have developed an inferiority complex at the sight of my incessant shaving. More »
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