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pico projectors
Hands-on With 3M's Second-Gen Pico Projectors With Added RGB LEDs
It seems that we see tiny projectors often, but never in actual phones or in devices I can imagine myself using. The tradition continued tonight with more prototype pico projectors from 3M. More » -
samsung
Samsung HMX-R10 Camcorder Has Alien Eye Lens
The Samsung HMX-R10 HD camcorder is a pretty run-of-the-mill cam with 1/4" sensor, flash memory storage, and 9-megapixel photos, but what makes this thing interesting is its angled cut lens and smooth shape... More »
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Comment by DeLarge: There is no way to screw a protective UV filter. Nice, thanks but no thanks. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Bill Gates Retirement Party
Retromodo: Gizmodo's Bill Gates Interviews Through History
Bill Gates puts up with us, having granted us three interviews in the past three and a half years. It's an intense experience: Bill isn't always fond of making eye contact, and is known to snap at reporters who ask dumb questions. After all, he's not just the Andrew Carnegie—or Emperor Palpatine—of his time. He's also a guy who gets interviewed a hell of a lot, and doesn't stand for bush-league Q&A. But we have always enjoyed the guys company and even have had the opportunity to make him laugh a few times. Here's a quick look back at our three Bill interviews, in a Retromodo re-run fashion: More »
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Comment by Brian Lam: @itouchgadgetsinappropriately: Luckily, Joel is still with us. You know he's at boingboing gadgets, don't you? Hop on over and soak... more » | Other threads
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tvs
Samsung's LCDs and Plasmas from CES, Now With Prices
Samsung unloaded a whopping 27 plasma and LCD TVs on us at CES, but didn't get around to saying how much they cost. We just got the prices on all of them, from the $430 18.9" Series 4 LCD to the $5000 mammoth 63" Series 6 plasma. The whole list, after the jump. [Samsung] More » -
format war
HD DVD's Animatronic Secret Weapon Not Enough to Defeat Blu-ray
As if 1080p video, full-resolution audio, net connectivity and multi-tuner signal decoding wasn't enough, Toshiba's HD DVD team had even cooked up a system of embedded animatronic control before the format was put out of its misery. In this video left over from CES 2008, this little mechanical jazz band playing the Duke Ellington classic "Take the A Train" is controlled by, that's right, an HD DVD disc. Here's how: More » -
multimedia player
iRiver's Multimedia Unit2 has Everything We Could Want, Including Apple-esque UI
We know that iRiver has been working on its all-singing, all-dancing multimedia player-dock-thingie the Unit2 for over a year. The Apple-esque interface, its voice over IP internet telephone (yes, a telephone) and the removable 16:9 touchscreen make it look quite amazing. And expensive. We don't know the price yet, though. Seeing the unit and the telephone in action, which unfolds to show a full QWERTY keyboard, makes it even more attractive. More » -
tvs
The Weight Is Over: Extra-Thin TVs Hit the Scales
This year's CES TV competition wasn't about how big TVs could be, but how thin they could get. Samsung, JVC, Hitachi, Panasonic, Sharp, Pioneer and developer LG.Philips were all showing off their rendition of belt-tightening in the flat-panel age. Some of you perceptively noted that up against a wall, inside a cabinet or on a stand, a 1" thick TV looks the same as a 20" thick TV, let alone a 5" thick set, so like big frickin' deal. We're with you. The truth is, while thin is sexy, the untold story is how much less this new crop of TVs will weigh. Both LCD and plasma will weigh substantially less in the coming years. How much less? Plasma will definitely drop more than LCD, but in both cases, the weight loss is astonishing. Jump for awesome chart:
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hd dvd
This HD DVD ad was unveiled at CES. [thanks Rye!]
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ces 2008
CES Prank: No Harm Will Come, I Promise
While responding to the press reaction to our CES prank, I neglected to mention one important thing on the mind of some readers: So far, no AV techs have gotten in trouble for it. Making sure no one ever gets in trouble for it is my highest priority, and I'll be taking the rest of the week to call around and double check that is the case. Honestly, I'd rather resign than have that happen to anyone. -
roundup
The Best of CES 2008
CES is filled with thousands of gadgets and lots of people to talk to. But most of these "new" products are really just moderate updates. So in case you missed the goodies in the wave of CES news, here's just our favorite stuff after the jump. Yes, lazy people—life takes care of you again! More » -
vapor or solid?
Solar-Powered Laptop-Charging MediaStreet eMotion Media Player Allegedly Shipping (and Cheap)
It looks like a concept—in fact, the only pictures we have of it are fancy 3D renderings doctored up in Photoshop. But according to the press release (after the jump), MediaStreet's 1GB eMotion solar-powered portable media player is already shipping for $169. That's a lot for a typical 1-gig audio-video player, but when you consider that this device can, according to claims, provide power for "most portable devices such as mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players, laptops, digital cameras" and presumably itself, it's chump change. In addition, the unit claims to offer Nintendo and Game Boy emulation via SD card so even when you're in the sun you can act like you're indoors. We'll get to the bottom of this, hopefully getting a review sample in, but in the meantime, have a closer look and feel free to stretch your skeptic muscles. More » -
ces 2008
Porn Star Belladonna Talks Digital Camcorders on the CES Show Floor
The crazy folks from over at Camcorderinfo.com who made that sweet CES rap and tested out a digital camera in a fishtank last week also happened to interview noted porn star Belladonna about digital video cameras. I don't know how we managed to miss this one, as we know how familiar many of you are with the work of Belladonna, but here it is. I'm pretty shocked that Chen didn't think to bring a porn star onto the show floor for an interview, but he's a shy boy, as you all know. [Camcorderinfo.com] -
giz banned from ces and loving it
Giz Banned For Life and Loving It: On Pranks and Civil Disobedience at CES
A Gizmodo writer has been banned from CES for a prank. But when I see some fellow press damning us for the joke, I feel sorry for them: When did journalists become the protectors of corporations? When did this industry, defined by pranksters like Woz, get so serious and in-the-pocket of big business? This is totally pathetic. More » -
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Comment by liquidsoapdispenser: @roschler: I'm all over the Rovio too! more » | Other threads
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nanotechnology
Rough Nano-Wires Hold the Secret to Efficient Heat to Electricity Conversion
The latest edition of Nature magazine details a new method scientists have derived for converting heat energy into electricity, using silicon to instigate the conversion. Researchers have more investigations to carry out, but if preliminary findings are indicative of what is to come, appliances that charge using your own body heat may be on the horizon. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by Evan394: @Monty: woah, woah, woah. We're not heating anything with CO2. Producing it, yes, heating with it, no. The sun heats... more » | Other threads
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concepts
iriver Ebook Concept Takes Notes, Looks Suave
We did not spot this ebook concept from iriver at CES, but their website is showing it off nonetheless. To say details are light would be true. So, details are light, but what the concept ebook does promise is a color display and the ability to accept handwritten notes. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by GiftGadgetGateway: It's good to have an Ebook that looks like a book and let us scribble as much as we like... more » | Other threads
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speakers
Wii-styled 2.1 Speakers Are the Ultimate Nintendo Fanboy Accessory
Spotted on the floor of CES by Kotaku, Fenda's "On Play" 2.1 speaker system has speakers that resemble a Wii Nunchuk and a subwoofer that looks like the Wii itself. In addition to having a dock for the Wii to sit on, Kotaku's Michael McWhertor says the speakers sound pretty good and will only cost around $50 when they come out later this year. [Kotaku]
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Comment by thechansen: Can we start calling it Mobile OSX?: I love the hand written CES booth notes. Have companies really gotten this lazy? I guess you either... more » | Other threads
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news
IR Hacks: Some Perspective
While much of the internet may be up in arms over Richard Blakeley's recent IR-induced video stunt, a 14-year-old boy from Poland allegedly took an IR hack to more tragic proportions this week, and has been accused of hacking a standard TV remote to override track switching at rail junctions in the city of Lodz. Four trams were derailed and (luckily) only 12 people were injured with none killed. The youth in question was described by teachers as an "electronics buff and exemplary student," according to The Register. More » -
best around
Giz Pit Crew Is The Best, Around
When the Gizmodo Crew isn't working, their favorite hobby is to pretend they are a world famous F1 pit crew. So when CES was finally over, they headed over to the BMW booth to test their pit stopin', tire changin' skills. With teams of two on each side of the BMW F1 car, the Giz pit-crew raced head-to-head to swap out the car's tires. As you'll see in the video, Team 2 (Adam Frucci / BennyGoldbergGoldman) beat Team 1 (Haroon Malik and Matt Buchanan) by a huge time of 1.2 seconds. Since both teams have the same coach, Wilson Rothman, he didn't know if he should celebrate the win, or beat the losers; but in the end Rothman was still comfortable stating, "We're the best around, and nothin's ever gonna keep us down." -
announcements
The Best of CES 2008, Right Here
CES news is flowing like a raging river. Follow this link to only the best of the best of the best of our CES 2008 coverage. I love you.
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By Brian LamComment by sing4england: @rochec: yeah it seems they think very highly of themselves and forget that the ones they fucked up in the... more » | Other threads
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bill gates
Complete Uncut Gizmodo Bill Gates Interview
We've shown you snippets throughout the week, but we wanted you to have access to the full 20 minutes, too, so you can catch every little nugget from the conversation, and see how the chat evolved to the point where Bill could be frank and open about all things Microsoft. It's in YouTube so you can share it or do whatever. Just remember it's long, so you may want to get a beverage or a snack before pressing play. More »
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Comment by ceokhan: Great interview from the greatest nerd of our times! I need to start drinking Diet Coke lol ___________________________________________________________ KicksOnFire.com - News &... more » | Other threads
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eyes on
Wireless HDTV Proliferates Across CES Show Floor
Blasting HDTV from one place to another without wires is a revolutionary concept that made evolutionary strides at CES 2008. We found numerous companies showing the technology that's able to move luscious HDTV video either across the room, or in some instances, through walls and around the house.
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Comment by GrahamPato: I am looking for a simple wireless TV distribution system that doesn't have to be HD quality but does need... more » | Other threads
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ces 2008
Even More Booth Babes from CES 2008
You're telling us you can't get enough of the booth babedom, so we found a few more shots from the letches at Think Computers. Check out this drop-dead gorgeous woman here up front, along with two more on the next page—but you'll have to mosey on over to the Think Computers site for 29 more. More » -
energizz
Energizz: The Official Energy Drink of Gizmodo at CES/AVN
Wonder how we get the energy to pump out hundreds of posts from CES and AVN with only about four hours of sleep every night? Energizz, the new official drink of Gizzmodo. Energizz: Get Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Gizz. -
the robot lies
Know-It-All Mr. Robot Clock Is Giz's Newest Commenter
The whole team is working their collective butts off here at CES '08, and we do it all for you guys, but every now and then it would be nice to have someone tell us they really, really love us. We went in search of some affection, but unfortunately, we asked the wrong guy. [CES 2008]
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By Haroon MalikComment by Amiash is back in the internetZ baby!: DOES GIZMODO ROCK? more » | Other threads
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By Haroon MalikComment by wolfsingleton: Stick Jessica Alba in there to demo it and they wouldn't be able to keep up with all the orders.... more » | Other threads
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ces 2008
CES 2008: Hit Points Critically Low But Show Over
It's been a long week, and we're all feeling somewhat like this. But the CES 2008 press room just closed, so CES is largely over. We'll have some additional stuff to post, but we're pretty close to going home to rest up. Good night, ladies and gents. -
ces 2008
Hitachi CP-A100 Projector Shines a 50-Inch Screen From 15 Inches Away
The Hitachi CP-A100 ultra short throw projector here is rigged up to a touch-motion interface. Sitting at the edge of the table with a lens mounted about 15 inches from the screen, casting a 50" diagonal picture, in this case, a computer screen showing Google Earth. Tabletop applications are only the beginning—the XGA LCD-based projector casts a 120" screen from just three feet away. [Hitachi]
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Comment by banmojo: freakin' genius, allowing for diagonal transmission of picture to screen! I'd buy one if it ends up having better... more » | Other threads
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By Haroon MalikComment by kenyonk: The other thing they need to add is a way to have GPS/directional indicators so you can find your car... more » | Other threads
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booth review
Top 10 Booths of CES 2008
Wandering around the CES show floor, you have to laugh when the elaborate multi-million dollar structures designed to convince you of a company's credibility are called "booths." Step with us through the most exquisite, best-designed and overall most awe-inspiring of all we saw this week in this top ten gallery of the Best Booths of CES. And yeah, we called them booths, but some might even be elevated to gadget status.
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Comment by skleiner: It was great to see one of the exhibits we designed included in your listing! Catalyst Exhibits, Inc. designed the... more » | Other threads
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nsfw
Hands-on With FyreTV, the Best Porn in the Living Room Solution Yet (NSFW)
FyreTV, the guys who are releasing a nondescript set-top-box that streams IPTV adult video straight into your living room just gave us a hands-on demo with their machine. Here's what we think: it's the best thing we've seen yet to bring you on-demand porn over the internet into your living room.
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By Jason Chen
Comment by ShinySideUp: @Hello_Newman: Cross-dress much? Show us how it should be done right, and post a pic... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Extreme Tank Wheelchair Gets Upgraded: Rascal Owners...Be Very Afraid
The second generation of the Tank Chair is even bigger and badder than the original, with a 24v, 2hp, 127rpm variable speed motor powered by four Optima Deep Cycle batteries. It also has a 22:1 gear ratio and it can handle a 10% incline with no problems. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by tipsguru: ohh this thing looks like a web 2.0 design! LOL im gonna use it on my site [www.seekmp3.info] more » | Other threads
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announcements
Schwag Sucks: Why We Aren't Doing a CES Schwag Giveaway
Last year at CES, we rounded up schwag every day to show you what crap people were handing out. This year, we didn't do it. We're also not doing some schwag giveaway. Why? Because schwag sucks, and we don't want to give free publicity to companies just because they had the bright idea to slap their logo on a cheap flash drive. Flash drives are so 2003, and we're pretty sure sending out a bunch of 256MB flash drives wouldn't be worth the cost of postage. We save our giveaways for things that are worthwhile. We hope you'll understand.
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By Adam FrucciComment by Hello_Newman: Yeah there's a lot better things than handing out pens and crap. Email photos taken with booth babes to get... more » | Other threads
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By Brian LamComment by gadgetfanatic: That was mean, yet hilarious at the same time. 3 Responses | Other threads
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By Jason ChenComment by Amiash is back in the internetZ baby!: okay did i just said "let him dance?!" after watching that video NO DONT LET HIM DANCEHAHA more » | Other threads
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ces 2008
CES is Winding Down: It's Getting Lonely Around Here
Today's the last day of CES, and a good chunk of the press has left. That means the people who man the booths are left with no one to talk to except each other, making each desolate booth a sad tableau of loneliness. Don't worry, PR people. It's almost over. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by jiggaman: Don't forget Frucci's breakdown. That may have gotten more hits than any other coverage. Watch out Gizmodo, I smell coup... more » | Other threads
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clips
Justify Your Gadget: Sony's 16 Camcorders
Sony announced 16 new camcorders at this year's CES. Seriously, 16 brand new freaking camcorders. Why would any product line need so many (often indistinguishable) options? We went straight to the source to find out. -
ces 2008
IBM Wins Most Sexist and Degrading Promotional Device
I have so many issues with this LCD shirt that IBM is making women wear at CES, I don't know where to start. First off, they're instructed to say "Are you looking at my chest?" as people pass by. And supposing I do just that, why have her feminine curves been replaced with a grotesque bionic interface? Don't tell me this thing is a touchscreen. The end result is that I pay no attention to the ad at all. Sorry, IBM, there are some things technology can't improve. Spare this poor woman—bring back the sandwich board. [CES 2008] Thanks to Mark W. for that extra reporting!
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Comment by Wwhat: Actually no, I don't wear t-shirts with logo's nor hats with ads, although in the interest of honesty I do... more » | Other threads
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