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Google Maps Helicopter View Is Like a Sweet Magic Carpet Ride (in a Chopper)

Google has already given us Satellite View, Street View, and Earth View, but today they said, “Wanna see what your route would look like if you were flying in a chopper?” Uh, yes. Yes, we do. All you gotta do is go to Google Maps, type in a route you want to see, and then…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Is Amazing…ly Similar to All of Samsung’s Other Tabs

Two things to be gleaned here. 1) Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 7 Plus is almost exactly like the 10.1, 8.9 and 7.7 tabs. 2) If you bought a first generation Galaxy Tab 7 and hoped for Honeycomb, you’re probably screwed. Basically, here are the differences between this and the Galaxy 10.1 or the Galaxy 8.9.…

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Why Your Drunk Ass Is Sick

New research reveals that alcohol impairs your body’s ability to fight off viral infections. Isn’t it enough that it already impairs your ability to drive, talk clearly, and not over-tip strippers? Damn it, alcohol, what more do you want? Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that monocytes (a type of white blood…

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Turquoise Jeep: Can He Move it Like This?

In the first 30 seconds of watching the video for Can He Move it Like This I thought, “This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen.” 20 seconds later I realized, “No, this is the best thing I’ve ever seen.” In case you haven’t realized already, Turquoise Jeep is a satire group, and they’re fucking…

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NASA Is Going to Harpoon an Asteroid. Unless They Lasso It. No Really.

We’re going to put someone on an asteroid by 2025. Crazy. But the gravity on asteroids is so weak that we won’t stick to it. NASA plans to harpoon an asteroid like a giant space-whale. Now that’s my kinda crazy! Today NASA announced an updated survey of near-earth asteroids. It’s good to know what’s out…

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The Panasonic Lumix Phone 101P Might Not Suck at Being a Camera or a Phone

Oh Japan, why do you always get the coolest stuff first? This phone looks amazing. It’s like a Panasonic Lumix camera and an Android phone had a baby. And it’s waterproof? Gimme now. This thing is going to pack a 13.2MP CMOS Lumix sensor. In case you don’t know, the image sensors in Lumix cameras…

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Probably Fake Video of Ice Cream Sandwich Emerges

Samsung and Google will be announcing Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) on October 11th. Here’s an alleged video of it, from a guy who supposedly got the phone from eBay. The flavor of this ice cream is probably bullshit. https://gizmodo.com/here-come-the-next-generation-of-androids-from-samsung-5844923 Some serious skepticism is required here. The story goes that some guy bought a Nexus…

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Which Kindle Should You Buy?

Holy crap, we’re covered in Kindles. As of today there are six different Kindles you can choose from at 11 different price-points. How ever will you decide? Here’s a quick look at all of ’em, and our pre-release pick. https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-kindles-5844649 The Kindle (cheap) This is not the old Kindle, it’s the new Kindle. But it’s…

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How to Look Amazing* in Pictures: Secret Tips From a Supermodel

You know who doesn’t look good in pictures? You, probably. Me. Most of us. Sure, sometimes you’re Gerard Butler, but most of the time you’re Gerard Depardieu. You know who does know how to look good? Supermodel Shalom Harlow. She hooked us up with some exclusive tips on looking as good as possible when the…

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The Best Way to Store Stuff in the Cloud

Now that Amazon has finally given us a lustworthy cloud-surfing tablet, you might be wondering just how Amazon’s Cloud Drive stacks up against the rest of the pack. Read on for our ultimate cloud storage smackdown. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-new-amazon-kindle-fire-color-tablet-and-its-5844623 Cloud storage services are everywhere these days. The internet has gotten cloudier than my memories of Burning Man…

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Video of the Amazon Kindle Fire in Action Up Close

Is your desire for the Fire still smoldering? I don’t blame you. It’s pretty badass. Here’s some video of it in action, just to pour a little more gasoline on everything. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-new-amazon-kindle-fire-color-tablet-and-its-5844623 You can keep up with Brent Rose, the author of this post, on Google+ or Twitter.

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Toshiba Thrive 7-Inch Tablet Hands-On: Like the Original Thrive Went on a Diet

We wanted to love the original Thrive tablet with its many full-sized ports, but oh man was it chunky. The Thrive 7-Inch is almost exactly the same, but everything is smaller. It’s still chunky, but it’s not too much anymore. https://gizmodo.com/toshiba-thrive-do-big-tablets-need-love-too-no-5822445 The original Thrive’s biggest faults were that it was big and awkward and the…

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Samsung Galaxy 8.9 Hands On: Is 8.9 Inches of Tablet the Sweet Spot?

Remember the Galaxy Tab 10.1? We called it the best Android Tablet yet, and it still is. This is basically that, but 1.2 inches smaller. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-human-outside-android-inside-5806426 On the software side, the 10.1 and the 8.9 are indistinguishable. They’re both running Android Honeycomb 3.1 with Samsung’s super-special tablet-version of their TouchWiz UI. Handling this puppy, it…

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How to Remove Your Window Air-Conditioner Without Killing Anyone

As of Friday, it’s officially fall. The box in your window that brought much-needed coolness during the summer is now preventing you from breathing that lovely autumn air (and will soon freeze your face off). Let’s take it out. This is nothing revolutionary, but every year around this time, I start getting calls from friends…

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Why Are T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II and Amaze 4G So Damn Expensive?

T-Mobile is finally giving us the dirty details on their Galaxy S II, and they’ve got a couple of other surprises, too, including the shutterbuggy HTC Amaze 4G, and some 4G HotSpot goodness. Samsung Galaxy S II Yes, T-Mobile didn’t get it first, but they might just be getting it best. This version of the…

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NASA’s Testing Laser Internet. In Space. Laser. Space. Internet.

Like I needed another reason to be jealous of astronauts. Looks like those short guys in white suits will be the first to play with 100Mbps laser-powered internet. We’ll be getting our Mars-porn about 20 times faster, thank God. This new system, which will be tested over the next few years, will bring ultra high-speed…

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Biker’s Lung: The Newest Excuse to Avoid Exercise

A British study has concluded that people who ride their bikes to work may be inhaling 2.3 times more black carbon than those who walk. And you thought riding your bike was healthier. These black carbon particles, which are a biproduct of burning fuel, enter your lungs and then stay there causing a ton of…

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7 Tools to Party Like a Pagan

Happy Mabon! Isn’t Mabon just your favoritest holiday of the year? Well, maybe not, but perhaps it would be if you were a pagan. Today marks the Autumnal Equinox. Days and nights are of equal duration, so here’s seven tools to help get crunk! You can keep up with Brent Rose, the author of this…

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Net Neutrality Goes Into Effect Nov 20th (Will Get Sued on the 21st)

The FCC just dropped their final set of rules and regulations for an “open internet”, going into effect November 20th. Verizon and Metro PCS already tried—and failed—to sue, so let’s not get too excited just yet. Net neutrality is a GOOD thing. It means carriers can’t block any law-abiding sites or apps, even if they…

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Camera Powerhouse Arri Camera Company Employee Hacked Rivals for Months (Updated)

How’s about a little corporate espionage to start your day? German company Arri A former worker at German company Arri, a giant in the TV and film camera industry, has plead guilty to hacking the emails of their competitor Band Pro Film and Digital. Mmm, like espresso… So, here’s what happened. Arri, maker of the…

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Google Maps Helicopter View Is Like a Sweet Magic Carpet Ride (in a Chopper)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Is Amazing…ly Similar to All of Samsung’s Other Tabs

Why Your Drunk Ass Is Sick

Turquoise Jeep: Can He Move it Like This?

NASA Is Going to Harpoon an Asteroid. Unless They Lasso It. No Really.

The Panasonic Lumix Phone 101P Might Not Suck at Being a Camera or a Phone

Probably Fake Video of Ice Cream Sandwich Emerges

Which Kindle Should You Buy?

How to Look Amazing* in Pictures: Secret Tips From a Supermodel

The Best Way to Store Stuff in the Cloud

Video of the Amazon Kindle Fire in Action Up Close

Toshiba Thrive 7-Inch Tablet Hands-On: Like the Original Thrive Went on a Diet

Samsung Galaxy 8.9 Hands On: Is 8.9 Inches of Tablet the Sweet Spot?

How to Remove Your Window Air-Conditioner Without Killing Anyone

Why Are T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II and Amaze 4G So Damn Expensive?

NASA’s Testing Laser Internet. In Space. Laser. Space. Internet.

Biker’s Lung: The Newest Excuse to Avoid Exercise

7 Tools to Party Like a Pagan

Net Neutrality Goes Into Effect Nov 20th (Will Get Sued on the 21st)

Camera Powerhouse Arri Camera Company Employee Hacked Rivals for Months (Updated)

‘The Mummy 4’ Is Getting the Family Back Together

JD Vance Says UFOs Are Actually Demons

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, Cut Your Daily Coffee Costs at Home

Amazon Clears Out Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack) at a Record Low, Each Bulb Costs Just a Few Dollars

The First Proper ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer Is a ’90s Anime Fever Dream

JBL PartyBox Club 120 Speaker Drops Back to Black Friday Pricing for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Only

YouTuber Resolves Fraternal Disagreement With Excavator and Hilariously Large Sword

Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

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?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees