Gizmodo: dc

Lois Is Just Too Slow for Superman

Mark Wilson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

"Microwaves Are Just Too Slow" is a new T-shirt over at Threadless this week. Capturing the futility of technology in the face of superheroics, Superman doesn't have time to waste while Lois messes around with the microwave. What the picture does not show, however, is the less charming, more grotesque result of the morning that Lois "took too long" shaving her legs. Needless to say, she's a pants-wearer now and Superman will be heating dinner for one for many years to come. [Threadless]

Simpsonized Superheroes Break All Our Fetishmeters

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EDT

A cruel, very talented man named Dean T. Fraser has decided that our Simpsons, Batman, Iron Man, Spiderman, Halo, and miscellaneous superheroes, supervillain, and sci-fi fetishes weren't enough on their own, so he Simpsonized them all. Now, if anyone makes any of the characters in this amazing gallery out of Lego, I will spontaneously self-combust in a fiery ball of nerdgasmic lust.

We want a "DC vs Marvel: the Springfield Wars" miniseries now. [Springfield Punx, Thanks Oscar]

Sprint's XOHM WiMax Service Launching Soon?

Jason Chen — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:00:47 EST

According to Phone Scoop, residents of Chicago, Baltimore and DC will be able to get online via Sprint's XOHM WiMax initiative some time in the next few days. It's going to be a soft launch, with not too much promotion, with an official wide launch in the second quarter of 2008. Chicago and Baltimore are going to be able to get laptops and cellphones equipped with WiMax, and DC residents will be able to get WiMax on their guns and narcotics. [Phonescoop]

One Click Power Neutralizes Scum-Sucking Wall Warts While You Sleep

Charlie White — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

The One Click Power Strip's black socket is for your PC, and all your other peripherals plug into the other outlets. When you turn on your computer, this clever power strip senses that and turns on all the other outlets.

It's an efficient way to save energy from those power-sucking wall warts, trickling veritable kilowatts down the drain while you sleep. If only we'd wire up our houses for DC, none of those bulky bricks would even be necessary. Nice try, Mr. Edison.

This model is set up for use in the UK, but we're thinking this is such a painless energy saver that someone might want to bring this idea to these shores. While you're at it, make it cost less than $60. – Charlie White

Product Page [Nigel's Eco Store, via Oh Gizmo]

ShotSpotter Squeals on Criminals, Notifies Cops

Louis Ramirez — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:19:23 EDT

Criminals in D.C. should think twice before unloading their gat on someone. The ShotSpotter is a tiny sensor that's been hidden throughout D.C. listening for gunshots and notifying 5-0 the second it hears them. The sensors are pretty small and can detect gunfire up to 2 miles away pinpointing where the shots were fired. They can even distinguish between gunshots and similar sounds like firecrackers. Cool idea, though we'd still prefer to see some bazooka-carrying robo vigilante. – Louis Ramirez

Gunshot Sensors Are Giving DC Police Jump on Suspects [via Sci Fi Tech]

Grad Student Creates Micro Windmill

Charlie White — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:00:44 EST

N. Satyanarayana, a graduate student in India, has figured out a way to miniaturize a windmill so it can be used to charge a cellphone battery. It is a simple fan blade that is attached to a generator, also it's waterproof so it can even be used in the rain. Imagine clipping one of these babies outside the window as you take the train into work, charging up your cellphone and other electronic devices you might have on hand. Its small blade cranks out a DC flow of one ampere with a potential difference of 12 volts, in other words, enough juice to power portable electronic stuff. It beats solar, as long as the wind s blowing.

Micro windmill for generating energy [Nifindia.org via New Launches]