Adrian Covert, Author at Gizmodo

Google Chrome Could Support Extensions by May

According to a schedule for this year’s Google Conference, there will be a panel entitled “Developing Extensions for Google Chrome.” It’s cryptic, I know, but I think that means additional Chrome functionality is coming. This is good (or maybe just intriguing) news for Firefoxtards like myself who cant bear to part with their precious extensions,…

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80 Buses in Oslo Will Be Powered by Raw Sewage

This might be the most disgusting use of green technology I’ve ever seen, but yes, Norweigan fecal matter will keep their Buses up and running. According to Worldchanging, the City of Oslo will convert the sewage to biomethane, then get that methane working as bus fuel. Two sewage plants in Oslo will be adapted to…

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Will We See a Microsoft Phone This Month?

Microsoft says absolutely not, but an analyst memo posted on All Things D claims we could see a Microsoft phone at Mobile World Congress later this month in Barcelona. Updated Update: Zune Marketing Exec Brian Seitz says he’s heard nothing about a Microsoft Branded phone launching at any upcoming shows, which seems to rule out…

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JaJah App Now Turns Your iPod touch Into a VoIP Phone

JaJah is readying their VoIP calling app for the second-gen iPod touch, offering cellphone-esque functionality free of SIM cards and contracts, and provide mobile carriers the JaJah technology to use under their own brand. https://gizmodo.com/jajah-gives-iphone-international-callers-a-voip-alterna-330956 To use JaJah on your iPod touch, all you need is a wi-fi connection, and a compatible headset so you…

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House With Motorized Walls Changes Its Entire Look With the Push of a Button

Dezeen posted on this crazy looking house built in Suffolk, England, which is actually three separate structures, and a garage that are unified by a sliding wall which can envelop them together. Designed by Architecture firm dRMM, the outer wall of the house moves along a 28 meter track and can sit over any part…

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Custom Dunny Toy Has a Plasma Globe Built Into its Head

Artist Dustin Cantrell took Kidrobot’s classic Dunny toy and fused it together with a novelty favorite: the Tesla-inspired Plasma Globe. But even crazier, he’s letting ToyCyte give one of these amazing creations away for free. In a post published on ToyCyte, Cantrell said he was inspired to create the Plasma Dunny was always a little…

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ClearCam for iPhone Stitches 2MP Photos Together Into 4MP Ones

ClearCam is the latest iPhone app to go live on Cydia, home for the jailbreak apps, and turns your 2MP photos into 4MP ones by stitching 6 normal photos into one super photo. Similar to the manner in which Gigapan created the 1474MP image of the inauguration, Occipital’s ClearCam works its magic by creating a…

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The Strangest Microsoft Songsmith Remixes

Microsoft’s Songsmith, which autogenerates music for acapellas, has been out for about a month. That’s been enough time for a number bizarre remixes to surface on Youtube. Here are some of the more bizarre selections. The Police – Roxanne Wait, this sounds like the Starman song...was Songsmith made by Microsoft or Nintendo? https://gizmodo.com/lightning-review-the-plush-super-mario-stars-spiritual-388259 Wu-Tang Clan…

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The Wedge Alarm Helps Soothe Fears of Home Invasion Whereever You Go

The Wedge Alarm, a portable door/window watchdog, would probably serve the likes of a Sayyid Jarrah or a Robert Hawkins quite well. But you? You’ll probably never need this in a million years. So here’s how the thing works. You stick the wedge under the door just enough so that the door doesn’t push the…

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Audio Ripping Cassette Deck Lets You Record Analog to Digital, and Digital to…Analog?

Most analog-to-digital audio ripping devices hardly warrant mention these days. But the PlusDeck Ex’s ability to record MP3s to analog cassette is so odd, I can’t help but be amused. If you’re longing for the days of mixtapes burned dubbed to a gaudy looking Memorex cassette, this is for you. The USB port allows you…

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Wired Plays With MSI Wind U120, Proclaims it Better Than the Original

Gadget Lab’s Brian Chen spent some time tinkering with an early MSI Wind U120 test unit, the successor to last year’s U100, and loves the new design features, specifically the trackpad and build quality. He says the trackpad is now bigger, and has a grainier feel to it, giving your finger a bit of traction…

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Pen Concept Uses Optical Scanner to Let You Choose Ink Color

Here’s a novel idea: an ink pen that reads the color of any object you place in front of it, then mixes red, blue and green ink to match it. But I’m skeptical as to whether or not you can fit all the parts and electronics needed into a usable pen. You’d need room for…

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Swiss Police Uncover Hidden Marijuana Farm Using Google Earth

Swiss Police, aided by Google Earth, busted a group of “agricultural enthusiasts” who concealed two acres of ganja in the middle of a corn field. The only thing they didn’t account for: satellite imaging. Police weren’t specifically looking for the farm at the time of the bust, but were using the mapping software for a…

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More Windows Mobile 6.5 Shots Put Internet Explorer On Display

We’ve seen some of what Windows Mobile 6.5 can do already with it’s Zune-style interface, and inertial scrolling, but now a couple shots of the new Internet Explorer from XDA Developers have trickled in. It doesn’t show a ton, but it’s worth noting the new Internet Explorer has new finger friendly navigation bar at the…

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Rotating Houses Are Becoming a Luxury Trend, Not Just a Gimmick, Says The Economist

We’ve seen Dynamic Towers, the planned condo skyscraper in Dubai where every floor rotates independently. But according to The Economist, this Jetsons-esque way of living could become the next big thing in luxury housing. https://gizmodo.com/dynamic-tower-skyscraper-every-floor-self-rotates-pow-5019323 Companies all over the world, not only from Dubai, but also Nevada and Brazil, are beginning to develop their own…

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Cube-Shaped MP3 Player Lets You Roll It Around to Control Playback

The neat thing about this minuscule, G4-looking MP3 player is it uses motion controls, like turning it on one of its side or tapping a corner, to turn on/off, skip forward/backward, etc. Hacked Gadgets uncovered this device, which is built from scratch by an Japanese engineer calling himself ChaN. The MP3 player uses a three-axis…

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Win 7 Tip: Xbox 360 Streaming Is Buggy For Now, but it Still Works…Kinda

One advantage Windows 7 has over OS X is that you can stream to your Xbox 360 without the need for third-party software. And though it’s still rough around the edges, it mostly functions. For those unaware, there are two ways you can stream media to your Xbox: through media center or through your windows…

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Lightning Review: Autonet 3G In-Car Wi-Fi Router

The Gadget: Autonet’s in-car wi-fi router is the first to partner up with a major American car maker (Chrysler). It connects to EV-DO towers and lets you surf the internet without a USB dongle. https://gizmodo.com/chrysler-uconnect-in-car-wi-fi-detailed-5019887 The Price: $500 (includes installation), plus $30/month for service (1 GB cap) The Verdict: According to Autonet, the appeal to…

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Win 7 Tip: Maximize and Dock Your Windows by Dragging to the Screen Edge

One of the minor, more handy features of Windows 7 is a new way to resize windows by just dragging them to the edge of the screen in a gesture-based action. If you drag your window to the top of the screen, it will maximize and fill the space completely. If you drag it to…

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Car Breathalyzer Mistakes Ice Cream for Alcohol, Doesn’t Let Man Drive Home

You may want to hand your keys over after a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, because in Australia, a man’s car breathalyzer refused to start his engine after he ate an Ice Cream Bar. UPI reports that the unidentified man, who lives in Frankston, Australia, claims he ate Bubble O’Bill ice cream (pictured above), right…

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Google Chrome Could Support Extensions by May

80 Buses in Oslo Will Be Powered by Raw Sewage

Will We See a Microsoft Phone This Month?

JaJah App Now Turns Your iPod touch Into a VoIP Phone

House With Motorized Walls Changes Its Entire Look With the Push of a Button

Custom Dunny Toy Has a Plasma Globe Built Into its Head

ClearCam for iPhone Stitches 2MP Photos Together Into 4MP Ones

The Strangest Microsoft Songsmith Remixes

The Wedge Alarm Helps Soothe Fears of Home Invasion Whereever You Go

Audio Ripping Cassette Deck Lets You Record Analog to Digital, and Digital to…Analog?

Wired Plays With MSI Wind U120, Proclaims it Better Than the Original

Pen Concept Uses Optical Scanner to Let You Choose Ink Color

Swiss Police Uncover Hidden Marijuana Farm Using Google Earth

More Windows Mobile 6.5 Shots Put Internet Explorer On Display

Rotating Houses Are Becoming a Luxury Trend, Not Just a Gimmick, Says The Economist

Cube-Shaped MP3 Player Lets You Roll It Around to Control Playback

Win 7 Tip: Xbox 360 Streaming Is Buggy For Now, but it Still Works…Kinda

Lightning Review: Autonet 3G In-Car Wi-Fi Router

Win 7 Tip: Maximize and Dock Your Windows by Dragging to the Screen Edge

Car Breathalyzer Mistakes Ice Cream for Alcohol, Doesn’t Let Man Drive Home

Getting Stuck Inside a Glitching Robotaxi Is a Whole New Thing to Be Scared of

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Humanity’s Epic Return to the Moon 🔴

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Blasts Off

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

Kia’s EV3 Is Headed to the US This Year With Up to 320 Miles of Range

This Is the Way to Lego’s April Releases

Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI

Amazon Facilities in Bahrain Hit Again as Iran Follows Through on Threat, Report Says

Why the PS6 Handheld Will Matter More Than the PS6

DNA Study Casts Even More Doubt on Shroud of Turin’s True Origin

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?