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Shape Up Alarm Clock Dumbbell Won't Shut up 'Til You Do 30 Reps
Shape Up from Fred and Friends is one of those bullying-style digital alarm clocks, designed to force you awake. It's shaped like a mini dumbbell and won't stop buzzing until you do 30 reps. This would not get me out of bed in the AM, nossir. But it might make me smile. Smile happily as I grip its conveniently throwable shape and fling it heartily out of the window into the garden, and slip back to sleep. There's no info on price or availability, you may be pleased to know. [OhGizmo]
announcements
Call For Photos: iPhone 3G Campers Around the World
Those New Zealand jerks may have gotten their iPhone 3Gs already, but everyone else around the world is still waiting in line, sweaty and hungry for their new devices. If they're anything like our friends in Gizmodo Japan, they're quite enjoying the experience. We want to know about it. Send in photos of the first people in line around the world waiting for their iPhones to tips@gizmodo.com with the subject "iPhone Camper Photos." We'll do a gallery later in the week showing everyone just what kind of person it takes to wait in line overnight.
case mod
Double Case Mod: Xbox 360 and HDTV Mashed Up
It's not often that a case mod involves modding two cases into one, but it's not often you get to see an Xbox 360 stuffed inside an LCD HDTV. PvP LostKnight has done just that to save space, creating what's perhaps the world's first Xbox console console. Not only does it work but it looks really nice, something I'd put in my living room without having to make excuses to my parents when they come to visit. And it's fully functional. [PSPMod]
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Call For Photos: iPhone 3G Campers Around the World
iPhone 3G Campers. Devoted fans or masochistic screwballs? We don't have the answer, but we don't have enough evidence yet. That's where you come in. We want you to send in pictures of the first person in line at Apple stores and cellphone stores around the world so we can see just what kind of testicular fortitude it takes to sit in the cold for two days just for a phone. And yes, testicular, because women aren't stupid enough to do this. At least, not unless someone drags them there. Send all photos to tips@gizmodo.com with the subject "iPhone Camper Photos". Above, you can see the flagship Apple store in Tokyo. Thanks, Jamandru!
aol
AOL Raises Dial-up Prices For Luddites
Going through our logs we can tell that nearly a dozen of you are still using AOL via dial-up. For lots of people in remote locales it's their only choice, and starting at the end of the month their bills are going to be going up a whopping $2 a month from $9.99 to $11.99. That's about 20%, but they don't have to pay it; AOL is offering users the chance to keep their $9.99 plans if they pinky swear to not call technical support if its not a connection-related issue. How exactly does this work? More »
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Pop-Up Hotel Rooms
A French company called Abilmo has developed collapsible hotel-style dwellings that users can quickly construct in just about any location. The concept is similar to the Myhab cardboard units we have discussed in the past, except Abilmo packs numerous modern conveniences like electricity, a bathroom with shower, climate control and even hardwood floors into its 130 square foot space.
phone in butt
BoingBoing found this story of a cellphone camera voyeur trying to snap pics of a naked gal at a tanning salon before someone called the cops on him. This wouldn't be interesting at all except for the fact that when the cops came, the guy kept denying that he did anything until the cops searched him twice and found a cellphone jammed up his rectum. Did the cops confiscate his phone? Did they force him to delete those pics? How many megapixels was the cameraphone? The Smoking Gun coming up short on this one. [Smoking Gun via Boing Boing]
Criminal Voyeur Hides Cellphone Up Butt To Escape From Cops
BoingBoing found this story of a cellphone camera voyeur trying to snap pics of a naked gal at a tanning salon before someone called the cops on him. This wouldn't be interesting at all except for the fact that when the cops came, the guy kept denying that he did anything until the cops searched him twice and found a cellphone jammed up his rectum. Did the cops confiscate his phone? Did they force him to delete those pics? How many megapixels was the cameraphone? The Smoking Gun coming up short on this one. [Smoking Gun via Boing Boing]
9:50 PM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Jason Chen
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65 comments
Latest by VENAT0R: @mricyfire: obviously youve never been searched by a cop... more »
mind control
Wake up! First Sun Warrior of the Morning Challenge Kit Turns Waking Up Into Crazy Anime Game
Japanese toy company People has released a new age alarm clock that supposedly helps kids wake up by turning them into Ultraman. It's called the Okiro! Asa Ichiban Taiyou Senshi - Charenjaa Kitto (Wake up! First Sun Warrior of the Morning - challenger kit) and was manufactured for the Japanese Ministry of Education “early to bed early to rise” program. The $38 kit comes with the extravagant eye shield and helmet; a series of talismans and message cards (no doubt world-saving secret missions); and a 27-day program that will involve your child taking orders from "the commander." More »
iphone 3g
Last Friday, we rounded up and judged the most colorful iPhone 3G rumors floating around the tubes. Now that Steve has spilled the beans, I bet you're curious as to how accurate our thinking was. Turns out we were pretty much on target with our verdicts.
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iPhone 3G Rumor Accuracy Check: We Were Right(ish)!
Last Friday, we rounded up and judged the most colorful iPhone 3G rumors floating around the tubes. Now that Steve has spilled the beans, I bet you're curious as to how accurate our thinking was. Turns out we were pretty much on target with our verdicts.
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11:40 AM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Kit Eaton
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120 comments
Latest by justinpe: @KLanD: The 1st iPhone will get the iPhone 2.0 firmware update, just like the new iPhones. The only thing that the old iPhone won't be able to do is GPS and 3G. Also, I expect a 32 GB version to be more »
rumors
So yesterday you saw our iPhone 2.0 wishlist, packed with things we'd love to see. But the new iPhone has really had the intertubes throbbing with rumors, as people desperate to get their hands on the new tech dig up info. Or at least, desperately look for info in the strangest places, and invent wishful stories. Check out the 10 rumors we think are most interesting. And remember, though you may want to believe, not all of this is going to be accurate.
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iPhone 2 Rumor Round-up. Verdict: Don't Believe Everything You Read
So yesterday you saw our iPhone 2.0 wishlist, packed with things we'd love to see. But the new iPhone has really had the intertubes throbbing with rumors, as people desperate to get their hands on the new tech dig up info. Or at least, desperately look for info in the strangest places, and invent wishful stories. Check out the 10 rumors we think are most interesting. And remember, though you may want to believe, not all of this is going to be accurate.
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1:00 PM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
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67 comments
Latest by n/a: Is Orbino's Trevi 3G iPhone case a sign of what's to come? Orbino called the Macbook Air before it launched. [www.orbino.com] more »
word up
When Blam broke the news on Dell's mini Inspiron, there was one he was stuck on: How to categorize it. Is it a subnotebook? A UMPC? A netbook? (Knowing the specs might have helped, but probably not much.) Part of the problem is that the category names themselves are very new and pretty vague. Here's a mini-compendium of the most popular terms for dwarfish laptops being tossed around, where they come from and what they're trying to say. Help us decide which ones to keep, and which to ditch.
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Subnotebook vs. UMPC vs. Netbook: WTF Is the Difference?
When Blam broke the news on Dell's mini Inspiron, there was one he was stuck on: How to categorize it. Is it a subnotebook? A UMPC? A netbook? (Knowing the specs might have helped, but probably not much.) Part of the problem is that the category names themselves are very new and pretty vague. Here's a mini-compendium of the most popular terms for dwarfish laptops being tossed around, where they come from and what they're trying to say. Help us decide which ones to keep, and which to ditch.
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5:00 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By matt buchanan
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44 comments
Latest by Brookespeed: I call my Everun a 'little computer'. Or 'Lil Compy' for short. For instance I sometimes say, with sadness "I can't watch that DVD because my lil compy doesn't have an optical drive" or with pride, "Yes, my more »
isps
Are You Getting Screwed? Quick-Glance ISP Pricing Chart
Electronic House has done some serious homework, compiling price, bandwidth and plan information from most US ISPs, from sluggy dial-up to hyperspeedy fiber. (I couldn't spot Cablevision, but there were others I hadn't even heard of.) Due to cable build-out and the territorial nature of phone companies, you can't do as much comparison shopping as the charts would suggest. And man, wouldn't I love it if it were a sortable database where I could see all my options by region? Wishlist aside, though, it's a very helpful resource for, say, figuring out if you're getting screwed by an older monthly rate. I, myself, will be making a customer-service call shortly. [EH]
wrap it up
Case-mate has announced the release of a "groundbreaking" new product designed to protect your iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic (80GB and 160GB) or BlackBerry Curve from scratches using a military-grade Scotchgard film from 3M that was originally designed to protect Apache helicopter blades during Desert Storm. The film is also completely clear, so there are no bulky, ugly cases to contend with. But the real question here is: does it blend? Well, let's find out:
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Clear Armor Brings Apache-Grade Scratch Protection to Your iPhone (But Will It Blend?)
Case-mate has announced the release of a "groundbreaking" new product designed to protect your iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic (80GB and 160GB) or BlackBerry Curve from scratches using a military-grade Scotchgard film from 3M that was originally designed to protect Apache helicopter blades during Desert Storm. The film is also completely clear, so there are no bulky, ugly cases to contend with. But the real question here is: does it blend? Well, let's find out:
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power
IOGear GearJuice Rescue Charger: 15 Mins of Emergency Gadget Power
Sure, there are other emergency chargers out there, ready to give your gizmos a puff of extra life when they're out of juice, but perhaps none so pocketable as IOGear's new GearJuice Rescue charger. Just big enough to house a single AA battery it's got a mini-USB plug to connect up to many MP3 players, cameras and phones. It'll give a phone about 15 mins of talk time— enough to call Mom and Dad and tell them you'll be home late and your phone's out of juice, anyway. Available for around $11.99. [iogear and Akihabaranews]
wake up call
Hanging Alarm Clock: Blissful Sleep is Always Just Out of Reach
Back in 2005 a designer named Hayat Benchenaa developed a concept alarm clock that was suspended from the ceiling. When the alarm sounded in the morning, all you needed to do was give it a smack to continue snoozing. However, doing so would cause the alarm clock to retreat further towards the ceiling, making it more difficult to reach the next time around. Apparently his design has made it into production (or someone beat him to the punch) with a version of the Hanging Alarm Clock that you can actually buy. More »
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REMY Biometric Blanket Wakes You with News on Your Snooze
Designer Dasha Anokhina has created a concept that takes Glo pillow's design to a new level: REMY is a whole dawn-simulating alarm blanket. The system monitors your sleeping movements with a bedside camera. Then, near your chosen alarm time, the blanket begins to light up with an image representing your sleep pattern, waking you as if the sun was rising. And if you're really into self-analysis, it even saves your sleep data to a USB stick so you can review it later. Could make for interesting viewing, if you're as much of a nighttime revolver as I am. [Yanko Design]
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Lightning Review: The Plush Super Mario Star's Spiritual Effect
The Gadget: A plush star from Super Mario Brothers that plays the appropriate music when you touch it. Includes a goomba and a ? block. More »
6:09 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Brian Lam
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46 comments
