January 3, 2010 – It's been an amazing few months here at Gizmodo, but if I recall correctly there's some cliché that goes something like "all that cool stuff you've been doing, you will eventually stop doing." I've got a new gig I'm starting up this week, and unfortunately that means I won't be writing for the... More »
Traveler Tales From the Post-Underwear Bomb World
December 27, 2009 – After reading all of your emails and comments about flying under the new TSA regulations, we've updated the our post on the rumored electronics ban with your stories.
Apple Job Posting Hints at Cloud-Based iWork
December 26, 2009 – Considering Office 2010's cloud-based plans, it's no surprise that Apple's iWork division is courting developers to build "a scalable rich internet application." Let's face it: More »
How to Make Your Baby a Genius: The Science Quilt
December 26, 2009 – Now here's how to ensure your child's Nobel Prize. Babies might not understand the theory of relativity (or words even), but maybe this science quilt will have the little tot thinking early enough to get a jump-start on the competition. More »
Meet Underwear Bomb: The Latest, Stained, Patted-Down Crotch of Terror
December 26, 2009 – First there was the shoe bomb. Now Al Qaeda has taken it to the next level: Yesterday's failed terrorist attack was supposed to be delivered by a suicide bomber with the payload sewn into his underpants. ABC News is reporting that Al Qaeda sewed about 80 grams of PETN, an explosive that's similar... More »
Kindle Milestone: Amazon Sold More Kindle Books Than Physical Books On Xmas
December 26, 2009 – Amazon's Kindle hit an important and startling milestone yesterday: On Christmas, the company sold more Kindle books than physical books. Yes, this is obviously the result of everyone who got a Kindle for Christmas (lots of folks) firing it up and ordering a bunch of eBooks on a day in which most... More »
Big Computer Bag Sale at Timbuk2
December 26, 2009 – 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. There's a fairly wide selection available, and everything in the sale section is discounted by at least 35%. More »
A Surprisingly Meme-Savvy Health Care Company
December 26, 2009 – I want to believe that Medica really did try to cut health care costs with the light saber app, waving their humming iPhones over financial statements while wearing robes.
The New, Terrifying, No-Electronics US Flight Security Rules
December 26, 2009 – 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. More »
The Wi-Fi Capable, AMOLED Packin’ Samsung CL80
December 26, 2009 – 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).
Dealzmodo, Xbox Edition: $20 Live Subs, $50 Walmart Gift Cards, Amazing Bundle Deals
December 26, 2009 – Any Xbox purchase at Walmart will get you a $50 store gift card. That's a good deal on its own, but the bundle deals available on their website are downright unbelievable. More »
How to Get Free Inflight Wi-Fi This Holiday Season
December 19, 2009 – Holiday travel can be a tiresome experience. If you want to relax with a little Wi-Fi on the plane, MyMoneyBlog.com has compiled a list of the codes you can use to get free internet access during your holiday excursions. Yesterday we showed you the inflight Wi-Fi cheat sheet, and according to the... More »
Next Week’s Best Buy TV Sales Are Surprisingly Good (Again)
December 19, 2009 – Gary at HD Guru once again snagged next week's Best Buy TV circular early, and just like last time, the deals are surprisingly good. Here's a sample, check out his site for the full list and price comparisons: • Samsung PN50B550 50″ 1080p plasma $979.99 • Toshiba 46XV645U 46″ 1080p 120 Hz... More »
Star Wars Weather Finally Puts the Forecast Into Terms I Can Understand
December 19, 2009 – Weather reports are complicated. Barometric pressure, precipitation probabilities, there's too much to keep track of. Star Wars Weather takes all that info puts it into terms I can understand: More »
How to Not Get a Headache During Avatar
December 19, 2009 – Shadow Locked makes a great point about how 3D movies don't gel with our perception of the world. If you have trouble with 3D flicks, check out their tips for how to get through Avatar without getting a splitting headache. The author argues that when we're presented with a limited depth of field in... More »
Sholes Tablet Gets Specs and Press Shots: It’s Still Lumpy
December 19, 2009 – That weirdly-shaped Sholes Tablet we saw a while ago has an official Chinese press page up. There's also details on the XT800, the much less lumpy handset of the two. Both of the phones feature Android 2.0 (sans Motoblur from what I can see), Cortex A8 processors and 854x480 displays. More »
You Get $100 If Your Nook Doesn’t Arrive by Christmas
December 19, 2009 – Continuing the trend of delays, now some Nooks won't even arrive before Christmas. Barnes & Noble is sending a $100 gift card to pre-orderers who aren't scheduled to get one before December 24.
Psystar Refuses to Die
December 19, 2009 – I feel like a broken record writing about these guys week after week, but they just won't go away. Even after this week's ruling that Psystar must cease operations, their attorney is saying the company will be back. Last week one of Psystar's lawyers said that the company is shutting down for good,... More »
