Danny Allen, Author at Gizmodo

Best Buy Plans 22 New Stores by November: Interactive Tech Displays Set to Dazzle, Bewilder

New Yorkers will be able to hit up Union Square in the week of November 8, and a fifth outlet is also planned for Puerto Rico. As has been Best Buy‘s trend of late, the new stores are all expected to have expanded interactive product displays. Speaking of expansion, it’s definitely a slowed-down roll out…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Crazy Teenager Takes Off In Homemade Pedal-Powered Aircraft

Everyone wishes they could fly, but this 19-year-old kid spent three years building his dream from balsa wood, rip-resistant foil and plastic wrap. And amazingly, the 85-foot-wingspan craft has already hopped a distance of about 35 feet. The modest distance (and height of about 5 feet) isn’t a bad start in human-powered flight for a…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Pedal-Powered Balsa Wood Plane Gallery

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Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Samsung’s HZ25W 24x Optical Megazoom: $400 in October

The 12.5-megapixel HZ25W combines the compact size of a pocket camera with the larger zooms more common to DSLRs: a 26mm wide-angled lens with 24x optical zoom, in this case. It can also shoot 720p HD video in H.264 format. There’s no HD output, though. On the upside, the HZ25W (aka WB5000 in Europe) can…

Gadgets Danny Allen Sep 1

Video Smack Down: BlackBerry Storm 2 vs. Storm 1

After showing us how much snappier the Storm 2 is to use, CrackBerry master, Alejandro Salomon, has shot this new video detailing that it’s also better-looking, includes Wi-Fi, has more free RAM and built-in memory, and boasts a better camera: https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-storm-2-explainer-features-piezo-electronics-5343612 At this stage, it’s looking like the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be coming to…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Asus EeeBox EB1012 Has Ion Graphics, 1080p HDMI Output

We heard an updated EeeBox was coming, and now what could be a killer entertainment PC is up on Asus USA’s site. The EB1012 packs an Atom N330 processor, 250GB hard disk, 2GB RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. https://gizmodo.com/asus-eee-keyboard-expected-as-early-as-october-5342417 Like the first EeeBox PC, the EB1012 is super compact (222mm x 178mm x26.9mm), and…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

12 User Interfaces That Will Give You Bad Flashbacks

Not every GUI experience can be as smooth as Apple’s iPhone (and it still has more than a few annoyances). From WinMo 6 to DirectTV’s HD DVR to Windows 2.0, oobject’s collection could bring back some bad memories. [oobject] I never tried the DirectTV HD DVR, but my experience with a Dish Networks DVR back…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Nokia Delays U.S. Free Unlimited Music Downloads

The ‘Comes With Music‘ service lets users download an unlimited number of copy-protected tracks for 12-18 months after buying selected Nokia phones. But though its live in the U.K, Germany and Mexico, the U.S arrival has been pushed into 2010. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-to-offer-unlimited-everlasting-free-music-with-329566 The reasons weren’t elaborated on, but I’m guessing Nokia is still straightening out deals…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 1

Samsung Gets In On the App Store Action

Samsung plans to roll-out an app store for its Omnia smartphones, and has signed on the likes of Electronic Arts, Gameloft, Capcom, and TAITO to help it expand the 300 launch applications to 2000 by the end of the year. The store will initially arrive in the U.K., France, and Italy on September 14. A…

Gadgets Danny Allen Aug 31

Nanontron 3000: The iPod Nano Hacking Lego Robot

Lego Mindstorms put to nefarious deeds! While iPodLinux works with older iPods, newer models have encrypted firmware updates. That’s why the Linux4nano team has designed the button-pressing Nanotron 3000 to help with a repetitive brute-force attack. https://gizmodo.com/floydzilla-ipod-linux-134137 The team has previously cracked the 2G Nano, but exploiting a vulnerability for further models involves tracking down…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 31

Yoostar Green Screens You into Classic Movie and TV Scenes

Now you can desecrate your favorite movies and TV shows by using Yoostar’s Webcam/microphone, green screen, and software to insert yourself into famous scenes. The results are easily uploaded to Yoostar.com, where you can also buy more scenes to use. We first saw the system used at CES in January, but it’s now available in…

Movies Danny Allen Aug 31

Wait, Did This Bell Palm Pre Video Just Diss Americans?

Bell Canada‘s latest Pre promo video is intended to illustrate the phone’s ease of use in a tongue-in-cheek way. But its opening line certainly caught our attention: “Unlike our neighbors to the south, Canadians are an active people…” It’s a lighthearted dig for those with a sense of humor. But comes after Bell seemingly ripped…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 31

Find My iPhone Leads Cops to Robbery Suspects

Find My iPhone to the rescue again! Pittsburgh Police nabbed three robbery suspects over the weekend, after the man they allegedly robbed used the MobileMe online service to point police to their location. I’m relieved to see he called the cops and didn’t take chances like the guys that personally tracked down a swiped iPhone…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 31

Caffeine Snack Test: Who Needs Coffee When You’ve Got Cookies and Gum?

I’m lightheaded, twitchy and kinda have the runs. This was never going to end well. The mission: Test if caffeine-infused munchies like cookies, mints, chewing-gum, and lollipops pack the same punch as energy drinks and coffee. (Hint: Most do). Well, at least the snacks I tried. But almost all were a little sketchy on the…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 31

PlayStation Motion Controller: Behind the Scenes

Sony, you’re such a tease. The PlayStation motion controller wand won’t hit shops until next Spring, but SCEA research head honcho, Richard Marks, gives a pretty interesting look at its background and capabilities in this video. https://gizmodo.com/a-quick-update-on-the-playstation-motion-controller-5342292 Hearing how the technology works is cool and all, but what caught my attention was that it’ll have…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 31

Poll: Men Spend 8 Minutes Per Day Stalking Partners On Facebook (That’s It?)

The Survey of 2000 UK adult men and women also found that: • 15 percent had updated their Facebook status to make current, or ex-partners jealous. • 48 percent read their partner’s emails to check for cheating • 20 percent had scratched a car with a key • 39 percent had spread rumors about an…

Social Media Danny Allen Aug 28

Picking up Wi-Fi is Like Picking up a Prostitute

This fun video personifies the prowl for Wi-Fi. You could pay the password-pimp for a fast connection, but what about that loose hotspot? Jumping on free Wi-Fi is easy, but only while it lasts, and you gotta watch for viruses: Click to view Two things the video misses: 1. Trying out a bunch of standard…

Privacy & Security Danny Allen Aug 28

New PS3 Ads Tease Internet Rumors, Lazy Boyfriends

Amazingly enough, Sony’s new U.S PlayStation 3 ads actually make sense, and have a sense of humor. The first spot is a tongue-in-cheek look at pricing rumors (hey!), while the second spruiks the joys of the Interwebs. Maybe this might finally shake my nightmares of that freaky Sony devil baby. https://gizmodo.com/the-weirdest-ps3-commercial-yet-210784 Click to view Sony’s…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 28

Bugatti’s Electric Kettle Is What Civilized Cylons Use For Tea

The Vera Electric Kettle looks way over engineered, but cool as hell. The design includes electronic controls to hit preset temperatures (113 and 212 degrees fahrenheit), and a handle with touchable controls and clock. And if you like the style, Bugatti also does a toaster (don’t ask me why). I prefer their shiny fast cars…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 28

Palm Pre and Eos Possibly Amongst Storm 2, TouchPro2, and Omnia II in Verizon Leak

We’ve gathered the Palm Pre is headed to Verizon early next year, and it may now have appeared in a leaked Verizon inventory database. Along with the other phones, the Palm 101 and P121 are listed: Pre and Eos code-names? https://gizmodo.com/sprint-basically-confirms-verizons-getting-the-pre-in-j-5272564 The internal inventory leak comes from a Phone Arena tipster, and it’s not unimaginable…

Gadgets Danny Allen Aug 28

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Best Buy Plans 22 New Stores by November: Interactive Tech Displays Set to Dazzle, Bewilder

Crazy Teenager Takes Off In Homemade Pedal-Powered Aircraft

Pedal-Powered Balsa Wood Plane Gallery

Samsung’s HZ25W 24x Optical Megazoom: $400 in October

Video Smack Down: BlackBerry Storm 2 vs. Storm 1

Asus EeeBox EB1012 Has Ion Graphics, 1080p HDMI Output

12 User Interfaces That Will Give You Bad Flashbacks

Nokia Delays U.S. Free Unlimited Music Downloads

Samsung Gets In On the App Store Action

Nanontron 3000: The iPod Nano Hacking Lego Robot

Yoostar Green Screens You into Classic Movie and TV Scenes

Wait, Did This Bell Palm Pre Video Just Diss Americans?

Find My iPhone Leads Cops to Robbery Suspects

Caffeine Snack Test: Who Needs Coffee When You’ve Got Cookies and Gum?

PlayStation Motion Controller: Behind the Scenes

Poll: Men Spend 8 Minutes Per Day Stalking Partners On Facebook (That’s It?)

Picking up Wi-Fi is Like Picking up a Prostitute

New PS3 Ads Tease Internet Rumors, Lazy Boyfriends

Bugatti’s Electric Kettle Is What Civilized Cylons Use For Tea

Palm Pre and Eos Possibly Amongst Storm 2, TouchPro2, and Omnia II in Verizon Leak

‘Secret Wars’ Is More Than Just an ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Sequel

The ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Knows What It Is

Trump, When Asked About White House Meeting with Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: ‘Who?’

‘The Batman, Part II’ Has Finally Found Two-Face’s Dad

TotalAV Keeps Prices Low While Covering the Basics of Online Protection

RAM Shortage Expected to Continue Into Next Year or Later

Marvel Studios’ Former Art Staff Discuss ‘Shortsighted’ Layoffs

Amazon Delivery Drones Involve a Perilous 10-Foot Drop. Users Are Posting the Apparent Results

Organ Transplants Without Lifelong Meds? New Trial Shows It’s Possible

The AI Doomers Who Are Playing With Fire

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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