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home entertainment
If you are planning on picking up an HDTV in the near future, HD Guru's list of the 10 worst HDTV ripoffs for 2008 is required reading—pure and simple. Chances are, many consumers have already heard about the issue with HDMI cables—which is probably one of the biggest scams of all time (right up there with Q-Ray ionized bracelets and the Ionic Breeze). Other scams, like the one involving contrast ratio specifications are also making their way into the public consciousness.
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gadgets
Acu-Point Pen: Healing Magic
The Acu-Point Pen is a $100 device that uses what its maker calls "specially designed electronic acupuncture probes" which do their best to simulate traditional acupuncture treatments. We're thinking that if you're going to employ a quack method of treatment such as acupuncture that doesn't really work, it would be more fun to have it not work via a gadget rather than those painful pin pricks. Plus, its LCD screen not only shows you how much better you're feeling, it claims to be able to detect problems with your health. More »
cellphones
Cingular Burns Customers on RAZR Rebates
Uh-oh. Looks like you won't be getting cold, hard cash back from Cingular when you buy a $99 Moto RAZR. Reader Michael Schwan recently activated two new lines with Cingular and decided to go with the $99 RAZR deal for phones. A few weeks later an envelope came in the mail from Cingular but there was no check inside. Instead Cingular had enclosed a Visa Rewards gift card and that was that. Sorry, Cingular, but I can't deposit a Visa gift card, nor spend it at the corner store. The kicker is that it was never mentioned to him when he went to Cingular to activate his phones. Total suckage, so beware of these sneaky Cingular rebates. More »
home entertainment
But Its a Nice Picture, Right?
It's pretty well-known that eBay has a few bad eggs aboard who like to scam people out of their money. Of course, with the popularity of the Xbox 360, you just knew a scam or two would surface. Enter caitlincutie, who managed to sell a picture of the 360 for $823. That s right, a picture. Minor details like, You re not buying an Xbox 360, but only a picture of it. Happy bidding! are tucked away at the bottom of the product description. But hey, maybe the guy just wanted a picture all along...? More »
announcements
Gizmodo to World - Stop Scammin' Part Deux
More fun with fools. I'm stopping after this one, I swear. If your name is Freeman Stone then you'd better check your wallet. More »
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