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tivo

TiVo Getting YouTube Streaming TODAY

TiVo's YouTube player that was announced back in March is finally going live today and will allow streaming, yes streaming, of all H.264 YouTube videos. It's a major part of the 9.4 Summer Update that is hitting all boxes by the end of this month. Even though all boxes are receiving this update only Series 3 and HD TiVos will be able to see the YouTube feature, sorry Series 2'ers. We haven't gotten a hands on yet but we've been briefed on how it will function and it actually sounds usable. Video and Press Release after the jump.

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12:01 AM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Christopher Mascari
3,348 views, 18 comments

Latest by n/a: In teaching my eBusiness class last night, I reminded them that 95% of the Internet is garbage. (This was in the context of doing research, by the way.) That remaining 5% is great usable stuff - and even though as more »

tivo

TiVo 9.4 Summer Update Hitting Boxes This Month

It looks like TiVo's 9.4 Summer Update has been released ahead of schedule and will supposedly be hitting every box by month's end. This update brings six new features, two of which actually seem really useful for most TiVoers. Folders will now have the option to be played or deleted, and the guide can be viewed at any time (while watching live TV, a recording, or even a download, but obviously not during menus). Since TiVo's 9.4 priority page hasn't been posted yet this update should hit your box as a total surprise while you're sleeping. [Zatz Not Funny!]

4:10 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Christopher Mascari
3,349 views, 15 comments

Latest by James: "9.4 Summer Update that is hitting all boxes by the end of this month"? I bet you can take Series 1 out of the "all boxes" statement. more »

diy

Water Balloon Slingshot Brings the Wet into Hot American Summers

Now that we're headed deep into the middle of summer, it's time to bring out water balloons and figure out ingenious ways to fling them at your enemies. Here's a great tutorial at Instructables for making a wicked water balloon catapult using surgical tubing, a rag and other random doohickies from around the house. According to the dude responsible for this weapon of watery destruction, this shooter will never explode the water balloon prematurely, unlike some of the types you get in stores. [Instructables]

2:30 PM on Sat Jul 5 2008
By Elaine Chow
6,968 views, 11 comments

Latest by Navin R Johnson: There was a women in New Hampshire that lost an eye to one of those, no lie. [www.sunjournal.com] Just be aware peeps. more »

super soaker

Evolution of the Super Soaker Watergun

It's the 4th of July weekend, which means sun for most of us and all kinds of fun outdoor activities, many of them including squirt guns. If you're hardcore, you use nothing but the Super Soaker, which was first introduced in 1989 and has evolved into personal water cannons that seem capable of blasting holes in concrete. Hyperbole aside, they've come a long way, and iSoaker has a very cool interactive, clickable chart showing the evolution of the world's most popular water gun. Which one was your favorite? [iSoaker]

9:01 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Matt Hickey
34,816 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: @bobx3: [www.wcnews.com] more »

water guns

Gizmodo's Ultimate Water Gun Battlemodo Royale

There are few things more enjoyable on a hot summer's day than an epic water gun battle with some friends. In the end, everybody wins, because everybody gets soaked and cools down. But you don't want to be caught with a crappy gun; then you'll just be the guy that everyone else gangs up on. We here at Gizmodo don't want that to happen to our beloved readers, which is why we took on the horrible, difficult task of playing with testing five of this season's hottest water guns under $20 to find out which one is going to give you the most splash for your cash. More »

Feature

12:00 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Adam Frucci
39,511 views, 76 comments

Latest by Acemonster: Don't you have any female summer interns? You know, like one's in bikinis???? more »

No-tech

Waspinator 2 Eliminates Summer Wasps Quietly, Painlessly

Behold the Waspinator 2! It has an intelligent optical and ultra-sound directional microphone tracking system which identifies wasps flying near your house by their flight pattern and buzz. Then, the Waspinator 2 uses up to six retractable low-power laser mini-cannons to individually target and kill the wasps, virtually vaporizing them in mid-air. Or at least, that's what, with a name like Waspinator 2 should be. Instead, it's just a thing that simulates a wasp nest, so real wasps wouldn't get near, fearing a possible enemy attack. More »

6:25 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Jesus Diaz
8,874 views, 59 comments

Latest by DJTripleRRR: Waspinator TERORRIZEZZEZEZEZEEE! I love that program. more »

recreation

Wired's Summer Gear Test Issue

The folks at Wired have put together their Summer Test roundup for 2008—a guide that brings you the best (and the worst) gear that money can buy for outdoor fun. Everything from campstoves to putters to ultralight notebooks are covered, so hit the link to find out what you should be picking up this year. [Wired]

5:00 PM on Tue Jul 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,411 views, 2 comments

thank giz it's friday

10 Gadgets For Air-Conditioned Summer Survival

For many of us, the first day of summer starts just before midnight tonight. That means it is time to start thinking about how to beat the heat when the temperatures soar and the air conditioning unit in your home or office inevitably breaks down. In this scenario, survival means being prepared for anything. The following summertime gadgets will ensure that you have all of your bases covered. More »

Feature

4:00 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
22,847 views, 40 comments

Latest by n/a: ice sauna? hot girl. but really i don't understand the sauna thing, ten below is not good unless your speaking of *swing* more »

summer

UV Monitor Assures Extra Tasty Crispy Tanning

If you're like me, your skin boils in the presence of anything brighter than a 40W bulb. While my self-prescribed cave dwelling generally keeps me safe from the harsh glow of the sun, this UV monitor deals with those times we're forced to go outside by tracking solar radiation levels in real time. Enter the SPF on your sunblock, and the device will calculate your safe window of remaining time in the sun. Plus, you can set a counter to alert you for when it's time to call a beach bunny over to reapply. Pro tip: set the alarm for one-minute intervals. [techchee via coolestgadgets]

12:04 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,024 views, 19 comments

Latest by JBKing: @Xenocide: Maybe GIZ should do a writeup on this shaver. It seems to have brought more interest in this thread. Heck, I'd like to know more about it. Like, is there a vacuum attachment? more »

grillzmodo

Water-Cooled Grill Supposedly Keeps Meat From Charring

I've always thought that a good char on a burger made it exponentially more delicious, but in case you're worried about carcinogens, Wellbas' water-cooled barbecue grill promises that your slab of meat will come out tender, juicy and completely char-free. Water is pumped from a reservoir through small pipes on the actual grill to keep it cool even as you cook. More »

12:00 PM on Sat Jun 14 2008
By Elaine Chow
6,868 views, 45 comments

summer

Air-Conditioned Bed Is Almost Way Cheaper Than A/C

For those who have been softened by years of artificially produced 72-degree work, sleep and play, this "air-conditioned bed" is a promising tool to fight midsummer sleep sweat. A simple air pad that circulates fresh air under your body, the air-conditioned bed gets the cool air just where you need it—under your sweaty backside (a lesser man might call it "swass"). And for a measly 24 cents a day in operating costs, the $399 price tag becomes a little more reasonable. [Japan Trendshop viaLikecool]

4:40 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Mark Wilson
9,520 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: I can not imagine how man has been able to sleep for the last 10,000 years without one of these. oh wait a minute... he has. Thank God for worthless inventions. more »

manhood

The Gas-Powered Blender with Handlebars, For Guys Totally Secure in Their Masculinity

You're a big man, and you're so secure in your manhood that you're not afraid to proclaim your manliness in everything that you do just so everyone knows that you're a man. That's why you'll only make frozen mixed drinks with a blender powered by a 43cc 2-stroke engine that has handlebars for controls. That way, no one will think you're some sort of sissy for drinking a pomegranate margarita. Because even the most manly of men enjoy a fruity frozen beverage with the boys on a hot summer's day. It's exactly the kind of thing you need to get some energy before going out in a roving pack and beating up people who are different from you. I'm a man! [Product Page via GearCrave]

4:30 PM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Adam Frucci
2,934 views, 30 comments

Latest by Razta: I have seen this at a party. Poor guy spent 15 minutes getting the 2 stroke motor to start. more »

terror

Insane Water Slide Drops You Straight Down Through a Trap Door, Flings You Through a Loop

This German water slide is the definition of terror. Rather than starting out sitting down and sliding into the steep part, you start standing up on a trap door that they pull out from underneath you. It drops you straight down, you know, so you can gather enough speed for the complete loop that it throws you through. I don't understand German, so I'm not sure exactly what they're saying in this, but I assume it has something to do with the dangerous amount of chlorine in the water to help balance out the pee that every single rider leaves behind. [Random Good Stuff]

6:00 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Adam Frucci
138,162 views, 97 comments

Latest by Roams: Even in Germany valley girls go "Omigod!" more »

grilling

BBQ Baja is Barbeque in a Box

Charcoal grilling undoubtedly tastes better than gas, but coals can be a pain. This Baja BBQ is a solution to the more lazy among us who'd rather not deal with coal chimneys and lighter fluid. Constructed of 100% recycled biodegradable paper pulp, the Baja's 2 pounds of coals will be perfectly hot after 20 minutes and a match. And the whole thing sounds just eco friendly enough to satiate the yuppies who will be buying the Baja at the "gourmet supermarkets" soon. [Mike and Maaike via core77]

3:20 PM on Thu May 29 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,356 views, 18 comments

Latest by iomatic: @Marcelo: erm. The way, I see it: fill it, light it, turn it. Ain't rocket science. more »

summer blockbuster roundup

Movie Roundup: The Other Summer Blockbusters

Indiana Jones may be the current talk of the town, but it's not the only big summer blockbuster worth discussing right now. With Iron Man already out, and Wall-E, The Dark Knight and The Incredible Hulk still to come, there's plenty of movie goodness still to be had. Speed Racer ?...let's not go there. More »

5:00 PM on Mon May 26 2008
By Adrian Covert
16,672 views, 76 comments

Latest by iCarmen 2.0-Yellow Free Edition!: @nutbastard: But you are GORGEOUS! You know that! :) You know what I say to you ;) more »

photo contests

Giz's Memorial Day Cameraphone Photo Contest

This weekend is Memorial Day, so you know what that means: an extra day off from work, grilling meats and getting drunk in the early afternoon. Yes, the beginning of summer is a beautiful, beautiful thing. But we want to give you a little challenge for this weekend, which looks set up to provide pretty great weather over much of the country. We're going to have a little photo contest, challenging you to take the best outdoor/summer shots you can using only your cameraphone. More »

12:40 PM on Thu May 22 2008
By Adam Frucci
4,848 views, 25 comments

Latest by bitgod: Props for the Vols hat and shirt in the pic more »

summer tech

Folding "Notebook" Grill (For Mobile Meat)

Even small BBQ grills can be awkward to lug to a tailgate, but this Notebook Portable Flat-Folding BBQ is just about as simple as carrying a meat-charring incinerator can be. Priced at around $40, the Notebook BBQ can fold up when not in use, leaving your friend who agreed to carry the charcoal SOL. Once we learned how long the grill needed to cool to a holdable temperature, we could bust this thing out on a whim to spite those damned vegetarian sunbathers. Then, once the testosterone wore off, we'd apologize for ruining their otherwise perfectly lovely afternoon. [Gadget Shop via Coolest Gadgets]

5:00 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,858 views, 37 comments

Latest by brutek: @athingunique: I didn't want to keep contributing to the advertising. @ideaman2020: thanks, first time seeing this! more »

summer tech

Spritzer Cup Shoots Slurpie Into Your Face

We know that the Spritzer Cup—a $14.95 cup with built-in face spritzer—has separate chambers for your drinks and your water. But all we can imagine is somebody filling this whole thing up with artificially red high fructose corn syrup beverage and spritzing away. The resulting mental image of eyelash stickies coupled with the distinct possibility of interested picnic ants is, quite honestly, more than our pasty homebodies can tolerate without breaking out in hives. [Solutions via bookofjoe]

11:40 AM on Thu May 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,624 views, 24 comments

Latest by Annex1: This is by far, the best Giz title yet. To read that title and then see the accompanying image...I just about passed out laughing. more »

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