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First iPhone 3G 2009 Screens Look Very Real To Me
I'm looking at these images from a Hong Kong blog, and they totally look like The Real Thing™ to me. Sure they are blurry, but those applications' user interface definitely screams Apple design. The gallery shows the compass and autofocus in action—which can't work in current hardware. More » -
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PSP Go Leaked: Slider With 16GB of Flash Storage and Bluetooth
Live images have leaked of Sony's PSP Go, set to launch at next week's E3. Looks like those rumors were true: It's a UMD-less slider with 16GB of memory, and it'll ship this fall. No price yet, but that should come with the official announcement next week. Update with video: More » -
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Amazon Kindle DX Is Out
The Kindle DX 9.7" "wireless reading device" is now available for $489 in Amazon. Check it out. It is big. And that Chiclets-style keyboard just looks silly. [Amazon] -
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Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 Available Right Now
It's been rumored, it's been confirmed, and now it's here. Windows 7 Release Candidate, valid for a year. [Windows 7] -
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Palm Releasing Smaller Pre-Like WebOS Smartphone This Year
An apparently reliable source at Palm has told TechCrunch that Palm is "very far along" on a second, smaller Pre-like device to be marketed as soon as this fall, 2009. Pre nano, anybody? More » -
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Stephen Hawking Rushed to Hospital, is "Very Ill"
Renowned physicist and generally accepted smartest guy in the world Stephen Hawking has been rushed to the hospital in Cambridge in poor condition. Hawking, who is 67, is almost completely paralyzed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We're all hoping that he recovers quickly and can get back to his research and work. Our thoughts are with you, Stephen. [Reuters] -
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Major T-Mobile Launch Event Set For April 21 in NYC: Will We See the Next Android Phone?
T-Mobile just sent out invitations for a big launch event happening in NYC on April 21. What might they be up to? More » -
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Tesla Model S Electric Sedan Prototype Has a Giant Touch Dashboard
Kevin Rose, the Silicon Valley's John Mayer, just got a few Tesla S concept shots leaked to him. The S, Tesla's $50,000ish electric 4-door Sedan, is supposed to be unveiled in Los Angeles today. More » -
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Confirmed: Your iPod Shuffle Earbuds Need Proprietary Chip to Function
We followed up on iLounge and BBGadgets' finds this weekend about rumors that the iPod Shuffle has an authentication chip in its headphone controller in order to work with the new control scheme. It does. Updated More » -
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BREAKING: CAT BONG OWNER PUT CAT IN BONG THREE TIMES
The cat bong owner put his cat into a bong three times. Three times! [SF Gate] -
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Android G2: HTC Magic Officially Announced
Vodafone has taken the HTC Magic out of their big red hats in their MWC 2009 press conference. The rumors were true: You can see the fabled Android G2 from every angle after the jump. More » -
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Plane Crash Kills 49 in Upstate New York
Flight 3407, a commuter plane crashed into a home in upstate New York and erupted in flames earlier tonight. Authorities say the death toll is currently at 49 people. Update More » -
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It Finally Happened: Two Satellites Crash In Space
The AP is reporting that two satellites just crashed 500 miles above Siberia in the first-ever in-orbit collision of two spacecrafts. More » -
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Building Near Beijing's Rem Koolhaas-Designed CCTV Headquarters is Up in Flames
Guess what's happening in China? Beijing's CCTV headquarters, the Rem Koolhaas building, is at a major fire risk. Fireworks, from the last day of New Years celebrations here, could be the culprits. Updated More » -
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Garmin-Asus Nuvifones Coming: First G60, Then WM, Then Android
Forget Eee Phones: Garmin and Asus have created a strategic alliance to design, build and sell co-branded Nuvifones, starting with the original one—now called G60—and probably moving towards Windows Mobile and Android.
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US Airways Waterlanding: Close Up Image of Inflatable Rafts
Have you ever wondered if an airplane's inflatable rafts actually work? I always do. The answer is YES. This image of the US Airways' Airbus 320 that just water-landed on the Hudson is just amazing. More » -
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Steve Jobs Taking a Leave of Absence From Apple Due to Health Problems
A memo from Steve Jobs confirms previous reports that his health problems are more serious than last week's note indicated, and he's taking a six-month leave. Tim Cook is taking his job now. UPDATED More » -
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Obama Asks Congress for Analog TV Shutdown Delay
President-elect Barack Obama has asked Congress to stop the shut down on analog TV broadcasts, due on February 17. The main two reasons: "Inadequate funding" and problems with the converter box program. But there's more. More » -
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Confirmed: Steve Jobs Prioritizes Health Above Macworld
Answering recent coverage about his health, Steve Jobs has published this letter. Looks like our source was partly right: Jobs' condition was the a reason for his Macworld no-show. But he will get healthier. Updated More » -
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More Black Friday Bloodshed: 2 Dead After Shooting at Toys R Us
News sources report that in Palm Desert, California, two men were killed in a shooting inside a Toys R Us. A total of three have been reported as arrested, including one juvenile. Update: The two shooters have been identified, and no other suspects are being pursued. More » -
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Pioneer Sneaks Out $2200 Elite BDP-09FD; First Blu-ray Player That Crushes the PS3
Last May Pioneer told us that autumn would bring a "super duper" Blu-ray player—the most powerful Blu-ray player ever built. It makes up for the current crop, which are lower in price but are missing key features like BD-Live for internet-based content. Well, not a leaf has fallen off a tree, yet here it is already, the $2,200 Elite BDP-09FD. Feature-wise, the best Blu-ray player on the market has been the PS3—turns out, an extra $1,700 will buy you something that kills Sony's game console as far as Blu-ray and other media are concerned. More » -
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This Is How People Break Their Cameras
An insurance group in the UK just released statistics data on how their customers break their cameras, almost all of which are hilarious scenarios if you try and picture it happening. More » -
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Zune Guy Buys iPod classic, Hell Freezes, Apocalypse Nears!
No, we are not kidding: the infamous Zune Guy, that dude who got three Zune tattoos, and then decided to get rid of them, says now that he avoided buying a Zune last time he was at Best Buy and got an iPod classic 80GB. He openly admitted it in the Zune Scene forums. More » -
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Breaking: Final Fantasy 13 Coming to Xbox 360
That's right,it's EXCLUSIVE to Xbox 360. Sony and Nintendo are weeping now.Final Fantasy is a game-changing franchise that can carry a console. That's a hell of a "one more thing" to finish off Microsoft's E3 Keynote. UPDATE: Whew, Sony can breathe a little easier. It's not exclusive after all, we got ahead of ourselves—the release will coincide with the PS3 version. Still—awesome. -
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Lips Karaoke Confirmed, Lets You Sing Any Song on Your Zune (or iPod!)
Microsoft just confirmed that Lips is not just an awkward prerelease codename but the final title of the Xbox 360 karaoke game with motion-sensing, rhinestone-encrusted microphone we've been hearing about. Most interesting though is integration with your Zune or—gasp!—iPod for loading your own songs into the game. No more complaining that your local 'oke joint isn't indie enough for you. [Gizmodo's E3 Microsoft Liveblog] -
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Confirmed: BlackBerry Thunder is Actually BlackBerry Storm, Release Not Delayed
Giz has learned from a solid source that the upcoming BlackBerry is definitely being called the "Storm" and not the "Thunder" as previously reported—proving that BGR had it all wrong all along. BGR was also incorrect in stating that the release would be delayed. In fact, our source claims that "It's on track and it rocks." So, it seems that in the midst of all of this iPhone news, BlackBerry fans have something to get excited about as well.Thanks, Tipster X!
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Fake Steve Jobs Retiring
Dan Lyons, the man behind Fake Steve Jobs is shutting down the blog: "I know you'll miss FSJ. So will I. But rest assured, Fake Steve is not really going away. He's just taking on a new form. As Jimi Hendrix once said, If I don't see you no more in this world, I'll meet you on the next one, but don't be late." Valleywag has a bit of speculation on why, but only half of it seems right. [FSJ]
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PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.4 Bricking Some PS3s
It's not uncommon for firmware updates to go wonky, and apparently Sony's 2.4 PS3 update is no exception. The PlayStation forums are scattered with various reports of bricked PS3s—users report that upon booting their system, the SIXAXIS controller will not sync and the video signal is blank with no sound. Unfortunately, you can never tell how widespread these issues are when the sampling is just one messageboard. And I've updated my 60GB launch unit without issue. Suckers. More » -
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Nikon D700 Announcement Slated for Next Monday
A retailer has confirmed the existence of the Nikon D700, even though Nikon hasn't announced it yet. The webpage for Digital Depot has posted "Nikon will be announcing the new Nikon D700 on Monday 30th June! Check back soon for details, images and specifications.” I wonder if they'll be waiting a little longer than some other retailers for their first box of D700s... [via photography bay] -
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BlackBerry Bold (aka 9000) Officially Official
They said RIM's BlackBerry 9000 would be formally announced More » -
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Holy Crap: MacGyver Blockbuster Film Coming!
Today at Maker Faire 2008, MacGyver creator (and real life inspiration) Lee David Zlotoff announced he has a big budget MacGyver movie in the planning stages. More » -
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Microsoft and Yahoo in Actual Merger Talks
The month-long saga of the Borg (in FSJ's words) assimilating Yahoo might finally be coming to a close, with the two finally entering into actual merger negotiations, according to the NY Times. Microsoft has reportedly upped its original $44.6 billion bid by several billion. The deal might still fall apart, but they're actively doing the dance. Looks like this could actually happen, folks. [NYT] -
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Apple to Sell Movies on DVD Release Day, Confirmed
It's confirmed. Apple will release all new movies from 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios on the same day as their DVD release, for $14.99. Full press release after the jump. More » -
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iPhone to Feature Unlimited Movie Downloads, 37-Foot Screen
After rumors of an extreme price-drop and black glossy appearance, new details about the iPhone 3G keep dripping like Princess Peach's bathroom faucet: a New York-based TV station has got exclusive details, pointing out in its news ticker that Apple's wonderphone will feature "unlimited movie downloads." The channel's rumor record is practically flawless, as demonstrated by their prediction on the extension of the Iron Man trailer into a full-length movie. Full video after the jump. More » -
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Apple Buys Itself a Little Chip Company Known for Super Efficient Processors
Apple's bought itself a chip company, P.A. Semi, that could make chips for future iPods and iPhones. The company was founded by Dan Dobberpuhl, lead designer of Alpha chips, who last year announced a 64-bit dual core processor that is said to be about 300% more efficient than the nearest competition, using only 5 to 13 watts at 2GHz.
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Iron Man Trailer to Be Extended Into Full Feature, Sources Say
Sources at ONN are reporting that the ultra-popular Iron Man trailer—which already has had a sequel—may become a full-length film at "one point in the future." The rumor is supported by some leaked evidence, which includes still pictures as well as other clips. One visibly-shocked Brian Lam—Gizmodo's own Editor-in-Chief and collaborator of cooking blog provençale-cuisine.com—declared: "that's cool. Can I keep the toys?" [ONN—thanks Richard] -
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New Version of Pwnage Arrives as Apple Tightens Security
We told you that the new Pwnage—the iPhone Dev Team tool to automatically hack legal Apple firmwares to free iPhone by making them fully customizable, open and unlocked—version was imminent and here it is. Gizmodo got early access to the software and it works great. But there is bad news brewing up: Apple is gearing up to battle the hackers big time.
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Pwnage New Version Imminent via Automatic Update
With Apple allegedly gearing up to battle the iPhone Dev Team in the incoming iPhone 1.2.0 firmware, the other side keeps refining and updating their iPhone firmware unlocking and hacking tool, Pwnage. According to the usual suspects, the new version pictured in this screenshot will be hitting your computers soon via automatic update. [Pwnage Page and iPhone Dev Team in Gizmodo]
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