Women

pdas

miBook PDA is for Ladies Doing Lady Things...WTF?!

The miBook is a $130 PDA with a 7" screen that teaches skills to people through step-by-step videos and other multimedia. Now, we don't like to reinforce gender stereotypes, but the pictures of each $20 title in the gallery below, such as cooking, gardening and home decorating show a woman learning the job—all except the diaper changing lesson, which shows a man. It's sold without onboard memory, ~~but they must think women are pretty stupid if they expect to charge $150 for 128MB~~. The rest of miBook's specs are gender neutral:UPDATE: That's a typo in the spec sheet, the 128MB memory is a much more reasonable $1.50, but it's for retailers only. More »

4:40 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Benny Goldman
5,532 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: I don't see anything wrong or overly stereotypical with this. I mean You aim your product at your market and the hobbies portrayed are typical hobbies for middle aged women, whom also have enough disposable income to try this product more »

japan

Japanese DVD Program Teaches Confidence By Staring At Women For 96 Minutes

Continuing our weirdness from Japan theme, a company called Avex has just released a DVD that teaches men to be more confident by staring at 50 different women for an hour and a half. Most Japanese men do this already, but instead of the women being in various states of undress, these women are just plain staring back at you, right in the eye, in a sort of glowering manner. More »

3:45 PM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Jason Chen
23,534 views, 118 comments

women

EMOPORT Tries To Make That Time Of The Month Fun, Fails Miserably

You know how us girls have these nasty things called "periods" we need to deal with that turn us into moody, erratic, cramping monsters? The EMOPORT "software/games" device promises to magically make our menstruation nightmare go away — through the healing powers of hand-held video games. More »

6:00 PM on Sat Apr 26 2008
By Elaine Chow
10,439 views, 42 comments

invisibility cloak

Japanese Men Perfect the Cloak of Invisibility Much to Japanese Women's Dismay

Japan's been tooling around with versions of invisibility cloaks for years now, but they seem to have finally perfected it. Theoretically. By using "left-handed metamaterials" to make electromagnetic control devices, researchers can generate lenses that either reflect no light or have a perfect focal point—the end result of which lets you create a perfect invisibility cloak to skulk around Tokyo with. If you're really interested in the physics of the situation, you can head over to Nikkeibp, but we're pretty sure the illustration above will explain the matter just fine. [Nikkeibp]

5:00 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
32,703 views, 69 comments

Latest by JaXs: I must know where that image came from. more »

battle of the sexes

What Would Chicks Do for a Klondike Bar? Give Up Their Password

I thought that the whole chicks would do anything for chocolate stereotype was just, you know, a stereotype, but vaguely scientific market research proves it's true! Infosecurity Europe went around posing as marketers, offering people chocolate bars in exchange for their computer passwords, and 45 percent of the women gave it up like prom night. Only 10 percent of the dudes went for it. Of course, it's totally possible the women were actually more conniving in their desire for the chocolate, and they all just lied about their password, while only 10 percent of the guys were able to devise such a clever ruse. I mean, that's what I would've done. [McSolutions via The Raw Feed]

2:20 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By matt buchanan
6,001 views, 45 comments

Latest by Twp3pf2: I'm okay with the story, but would like to clobber the person who chose the picture. (see lonewolf's comment) more »

girl power

Girl Geeks on the Rise, Says Report

A new report from Solutions Research Group hints that the male-dominated era of technology and gadgets may be coming to an end. Some activities, such as using a DVR to record a TV show, or streaming movies or games, are more popular amongst women than men. Gents, has this happened to you? Take the poll, and see just how our favorite British girl geek handles tech stuff in the video after the jump.
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5:00 PM on Sun Mar 30 2008
By Jack Loftus
18,592 views, 64 comments

simon fraser university

Ladybag Idea Uses RFID to Tell You If You've Forgotten Anything

In the words of the Conchords, a team of Canadian students just wanted to do something special for the lay-deez of the world. And so they came up with the Ladybag concept. It's a smart bag that uses RFID technology to ensure that you leave the house with those three staples you need in the modern world: mobile; keys; and wallet.
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9:50 AM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By AddyDugdale
4,161 views, 13 comments

inappropriate

10 of the Most Blatantly Sexist Gadgets Ever Made (NSFW)

Women have it rough. Everywhere they turn there is a manufacturer looking to exploit women by incorporating more T & A into their product lineup. The following gallery provides 10 examples (11 if you count this bonus gadget) of the worst offenders in recent memory. Everything is there—from breast shaped Frisbees to inappropriate promotional advertising. However, there are no products that objectify men in the list. I thought about it, but guys enjoy the abuse too much. More »

4:30 PM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By Sean Fallon
107,666 views, 17 comments

Latest by stronzo: Eh, whoops. The pencil sharpener is linked already, just not in the gallery. Fortunately this post is already two days old and my EPIC FAIL should fly under the radar. more »

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!

1:20 PM on Thu Jan 10 2008
By Wilson Rothman
30,601 views, 42 comments

Latest 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 wear sneakers with logo's but I actually pick ones that have as subtle a logo as possible and I don't more »

global orgasm 2007

10 Gadgets You Need For Global Orgasm 2007

At 6:08 a.m. GMT on the 22nd, activists Donna Sheehan and Paul Reffell hope you will join them in their quest for world peace—by having an orgasm. Yes, the two have organized Global Orgasm 2007 with the hope that through "the largest possible instantaneous surge of human biological, mental and spiritual energy" we can "effect positive change in the energy field of the Earth." Since manual stimulation is so 2006, we've rounded up 10 gadgets that will help you contribute to the cause: More »

9:02 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Benny Goldman
34,564 views, 39 comments

Latest by Agata: I think when your favorite football team wins the championship - THAT's a real global orgasm! Nevertheless, why not make some experiments? signature: "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good more »

gift guides

What Should You Get the Geeky Ladies This Holiday?

If you are anything like me, the women in your life are impossible to shop for. However, if you are lucky enough have a lady in your life that enjoys gadgets, Geeksugar has put together a guide that will help you find the perfect gift for girlfriends, moms, and teen girls. They even have a section devoted to Grandmothers and female cousins. There are guides for the guys too, but if you ask me the women are where it is at. Seriously, what kind of gadget would you get your Grandmother? Big band music is not meant for iPods! [Geeksugar]

8:20 PM on Fri Dec 7 2007
By Sean Fallon
9,820 views, 27 comments

Latest by n/a: Well I agree that it's best to involve a woman in selecting her "main" gift, but it's OK to take a few chances with small things you know she uses and prefers. I bought my wife a car a few more »

fear of women

Ice Brkr Takes All Human Interaction Out of Going to Bars

Yes, I know, going up to a girl in a bar and introducing yourself is hard. What if she shuts you down?! Your fragile ego will be shattered! But really, it's not so bad. And I'm pretty sure the alternative that Ice Brkr is proposing is much worse. The new service, which is clearly destined to fail, would allow you to send a text message to any fine-looking lady you're too much of a pussbag to talk to and hope she deigns you worthy to talk to her. Beyond this being a lousy idea because it would require everyone to have this program on their phones, which will obviously never happen, it envisions a future in which personal contact is even further taken out of our lives. Here's an idea, guys: grow a pair. It's cheaper. [Product Page via Textually]

12:45 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Adam Frucci
2,505 views, 31 comments

Latest by wonkydonky: Prediction: partial-LSE/LSE girls will get this on their phones just to artificially bump their self-esteem; nothing more. Save your money for material on pickup; -or booze/lexapro/klonopin . more »

damn

Persuader Gun Purse Has You By The Balls

Men, we have been defeated. After years of struggle, battling for a simpler life with less purses to trip over, women have struck at our weakest point—our insatiable desire for gals holding guns in their underpants (bonus, full NSFW gallery after the jump). More »

10:45 AM on Tue Jul 31 2007
By Mark Wilson
37,664 views, 35 comments

Latest by F50F60: 3rd Reich undertone adds a hit WTF!!! more »

charging

Bedford Smart Recharge Station is Something Your Wife Would Like

Although the Gomadic charge station, the Chargepod, the Mahogany charge station, or even the DIY charge station are good enough for us males, our wives may have something entirely different in mind. For them, the Bedford Smart Recharge Station from Pottery Barn could be just the thing to charge your gadgets and keep your decorative style intact—just the way she wants. The bad news is that it costs $79 and doesn't actually come with a power strip to plug your gadgets into. It actually reminds our resident teen expert Ben Longo of this $299 PB Teen Smart Bedside table, which is REALLY a ripoff. [Pottery Barn - Thanks Larry!]

6:00 PM on Wed Jul 18 2007
By Jason Chen
6,884 views, 11 comments

Latest by ANoel: That's a hellofalotopencils right there! And stamps? Anyone use stamps? Buy this? In your dreams Grandma. more »

women and their iphones

iPhone Lust, From a Female Perspective

Are you getting blank stares from members of the opposite sex when you gush about your iPhone? Believe it or not, there were some women who waited in line for an iPhone, too. So whether you're male or female, is the iPhone worth lusting after? Either way, there's something mildly titillating about this video by Ilana Donna.
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8:09 AM on Mon Jul 9 2007
By Charlie White
3,978 views, 12 comments

Latest by Karttikeya: All phones and portable media players are oboslete?!?!?! more »

poll

Gizmodo's Female Reader Cellphone Study

Samsung commissioned a boring cellphone survey for single women that asked them whether they had "text shame", which is sending a message and realizing that they shouldn't have sent it, whether women use it as an address book, whether they pretended to have reception trouble, and whether they had their friends call them on a date. All old stuff, so we're going to create our own, slightly more interesting survey after the jump. More »

7:00 PM on Fri Jul 6 2007
By Jason Chen
15,352 views, 18 comments

Latest by n/a: Would you sleep with a man because he has an iPhone? Yes 24.2% (177 votes) No 75.8% (554 votes) So as of 07/07/07, owning an iPhone does not make a male desirable, at least to Gizmodettes. Go figure, right? And girls, please don't more »

gadgets

Digital Photo Wallet Still Has Obnoxious Pictures of the Kiddos

Flipping out the accordion of pictures of your kids (or cats for the singles) is no more. This $50 wallet comes with a small digital photo frame that can hold up to 55 pictures. Connect it via USB for picture transfer and for recharging. The 1.4-inch screen is just small enough to prove that you can actually procreate, but not too big where people will see how ugly the kids (or cats) are. –Travis Hudson More »

4:15 PM on Tue Apr 24 2007
By Travis Hudson
4,082 views, 10 comments

cellphones

Is the Philips 598 a Ladyphone? You Tell Us

Despite presumably being born from a female, gadget designers still haven't quite nailed down what it takes to make a cellphone "for women." This Philips 598, for example, is supposedly made for the ladies, but it's hard to say for sure. More »

5:45 PM on Mon Mar 19 2007
By Jason Chen
4,637 views, 25 comments

Gizmodo

Lightning Review: Maximo iMetal iPhone Headset

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