The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

Right, so bear with me here: this week our apps are all about learning new things, understanding the world around you, meeting new people, playing extremely silly games in large groups. Sort of like being a kid again! No? Ok.
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07/03/09

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Storage

Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference

Netbooks are netbooks. Usually based on Intel's Atom chipset, and generally not that fast. What you gonna do? Well, I upgraded the SSD in my Hackintosh. Not just to bump the drive from 32 to 128GB, but for SPEED. More »

07/03/09

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By Brian Lam

Apple

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Hey, the iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken, through what looks like a web exploit. Warning: We haven't tested this because we're playing with fireworks. Use at your own risk. [Make It Rain via BBG]

12:22 AM

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By Brian Lam

Comment by Nowell: I love how the dev team has managed to break the 3g, and the 3gs (even though they haven't released... 7 Responses | Other threads

Dealzmodo

Gadget Deals Of The Day

Giz isn't letting you go for the weekend without Dealzmodo! We've got nice deals on laptops including a 13" Lenovo. Games? Steam's got a bundle you can't miss! Try to stay sober and keep all your fingers! Happy 4th everyone! More »

07/03/09

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tgif

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I've got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honor of our nation's 233 birthday. More »

07/03/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Pwnerjam3.0: don't forget this one: 1 Responses | Other threads

July 4th

Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom

Here's another clip from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that proves, once and for all, that it is not okay to point fireworks at family members. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]

07/03/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by elryry: I'm glad you guys posted this, else tomorrow wouldn't have worked out too well. 14 Responses | Other threads

Robots

Pentagon's Robot Hummingbird Christened "Nano Air Vehicle"

The Pentagon's wacky sci-fi department DARPA has been working on robotic hummingbird-based drones to serve as miniature spies. They're not nearly as agile or adorable as real hummingbirds, but DARPA is well on their way to achieving that dream. More »

07/03/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by Unknown2U: Simply amazing at what people can accomplish. Although I can see this being used as a big brother type of... 9 Responses | Other threads

Memorable gadgets

My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak

We're kicking off our series exploring memorable gadgets from memorable people with one of the most influential tech giants: Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. – JC More »

07/03/09

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By Woz

Comment by WarOperationPlanResponse_GitEmSteveDave: I, too, have a love of nixie tubes. Call me old fashioned, but they strike me as a perfect... 10 Responses | Other threads

Apple

Woman Shot During "Violent Armed Robbery" at Apple Store

A 26-year-old employee was shot today during a "violent armed robbery" of the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. Video news report embedded below—details at Cult of Mac. [Cult of Mac via BBG] More »

07/03/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by Mike Cardillo: first 16 Responses | Other threads

Nukes

What's the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?

North Korea's aiming their test missile near Hawaii. The US military says they can protect the islands, and locals aren't too worried, but if something happens, the thermal, shockwave and radioactive fallout will look something like this. More »

07/03/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by goodcow: Can we just bomb the fuck out of North Korea already? 53 Responses | Other threads

Tablets

Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?

We already knew pretty much everything about the Archos9 tablet netbook running Windows 7, but with nobody sure what kind of touchscreen the thing uses, we're left to wonder if we'd want anything to do with a resistive-touchscreen tablet. More »

07/03/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by Baashar Alawneh: How can you not be sure what type of touchscreen it uses? If it responds to a stylus its resistive,... 4 Responses | Other threads

Review

CatGenie Litter Box: The Clean Fresh Smell of Civilization's Discontents

Ever since the Egyptians (Mayans? Indians?) invented zero, curmudgeons have argued that technology creates as many problems as it solves, but I've never encountered a product that does exactly that, until now. I'm talking about a litter box. More »

07/03/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by van_line: I am not a cat person, but I thought you could teach a cat to use the toilet directly (not... 27 Responses | Other threads

Art

Papercraft Castle Is More Gorgeous and Intricate Than Most Real Castles

This unbelievable papercraft project, by Japanese art student Wataru Itou, took over 4 years to create and features lights and a moving train. It's probably the most stunning papercraft sculpture we've ever seen. More »

07/01/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by Jedo10: but will it blend? 10 Responses | Other threads

iPhone

Apple Pulls iPhone App That Allowed for Child Pornography Uploads

Apple has pulled BeautyMeter—the iPhone/iPod touch app that allowed users to upload naked pictures of themselves for others to rate—after a 15-yo girl published this picture showing her bare breasts and pubic hair. More »

07/02/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by Curves: I am all about First Amendment rights and free speech, but, in the case of children, I have to applaud... 19 Responses | Other threads

iPhone Apps

Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet)

Here's what Facebook for iPhone 3.0 looks like—pretty nice. Besides the new giant button home screen, you'll be able to actually RSVP to events and create new photo albums. No push yet, but here's the full list: More »

07/02/09

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iPhone Apps

RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone

RunPee, that great website that tells you precisely the best time to run and pee during a movie so you don't miss anything good, has taken the next step and released an iPhone app for quick reference. More »

07/03/09

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Summer Funnology

The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather

Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race.I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. More »

07/03/09

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By Philippe Kahn

Comment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater: I love looking at weather charts and radar data. I'm kind of addicted to it... and I live in... 3 Responses | Other threads

Photoshop Contest

In Which We Provoke Kim Jong Il in 77 Offensive and Hilarious Ways

OK, so if crazy Kim Jong Il does try nuking Hawaii this weekend, don't blame me. He was planning on it before this horrifying and hilarious gallery of shameful Photoshops appeared. Oh god, what have I done? More »

06/30/09

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By Adam Frucci

Comment by Marty: way to put our country in danger moron 19 Responses | Other threads

Summer Funnology

Pegasus Open 50 Tour: This is How a Race Sailboat Works (Part 1)

The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here's a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. More »

07/03/09

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Comment by Axel Delafon: h... k. ZZzzzzzz 2 Responses | Other threads

Image cache

Ceiling Porn Is Probably Not What You Think It Is

We tend to take ceilings for granted, unless there's water coming through them thanks to a careless upstairs neighbor. Deputy Dog collected ten insane architectural feats of ceiling-craft to show off the most underrated wall in the house. [Deputy Dog]

07/02/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: That ceiling appears to have tripped me out so much that I lost my star. 11 Responses | Other threads

The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

The Life of Steve Jobs - So Far

The Giz iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre Reviews

CatGenie Litter Box: The Clean Fresh Smell of Civilization's Discontents

My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak

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The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Gadget Deals Of The Day

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom

Pentagon's Robot Hummingbird Christened "Nano Air Vehicle"

My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak

Woman Shot During "Violent Armed Robbery" at Apple Store

What's the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?

Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?

CatGenie Litter Box: The Clean Fresh Smell of Civilization's Discontents

Papercraft Castle Is More Gorgeous and Intricate Than Most Real Castles

Apple Pulls iPhone App That Allowed for Child Pornography Uploads

Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet)

RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone

The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather

In Which We Provoke Kim Jong Il in 77 Offensive and Hilarious Ways

Pegasus Open 50 Tour: This is How a Race Sailboat Works (Part 1)

Ceiling Porn Is Probably Not What You Think It Is

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