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Confirmed: Zune Integration Coming in Windows Mobile 7

Ballmer just confirmed to Engadget that Zune integration IS coming to Windows Mobile 7, as was implied by these leaked screenshots earlier this year. [Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/new-windows-mobile-7-screenshots-show-zune-integration-5187625

Psystar’s $50 Software Lets You Put Snow Leopard on a Non-Hacked PC

Not content with waging a crazy legal battle with Apple based on just selling hardware with Snow Leopard on it, Psystar is now selling software that lets you put OS X on any new PC. You can actually download a trial version yourself before you hand over your $50. Keep in mind that you’ll need…

Mint Studio Multi-Room Wireless Speaker/iPod Dock Review

The Mint Studio is an update of the Mint 220 wireless speakers we reviewed last year. Although the two units look almost exactly the same, the Studio fixes the complaints we had from its predecessor, AND it’s cheaper. https://gizmodo.com/lightning-review-mint-220-wireless-speakers-with-ipod-5034926 The Price: $130 The Verdict: It’s good! We had three issues with the first one: wireless…

Toshiba’s Dynario Hybrid Fuel Cell/Li-ion Finally Makes 3,000 Unit Japanese First Run

The Dynario fuel cell charger from Toshiba will launch in Japan on Oct 29, bringing with it direct methane fuel cell injection that lets you charge two cellphones simultaneously. The first 3,000 run will cost 29800 Yen ($328), and you get five cartridges for 3150 Yen ($34), which makes it cost ineffective if you’re talking…

Unibody Apple MacBook Review

It was inevitable that Apple would take their unibody manufacturing prowess from their MacBook Pros and focus it on the MacBook line. We just never expected the new MacBook to be as enticing as the 13-inch Pro. https://gizmodo.com/macbook-pro-2009-review-5287179 It’s Basically a White Macbook Pro To illustrate just how good the internals are on the MacBook,…

Apple Magic Mouse Review

The Magic Mouse is undoubtedly the best mouse Apple’s made in years. They’ve taken their knowledge in trackpad finger gestures and one-piece manufacturing and made this delicate, yet sturdy, bridge-shaped mouse. The question is how it compares to other mice. As we said in the hands-on, the mouse has one piece of clear white plastic…

Check Out These Hands-On Galleries Of the Apple Gear

We’ve got hands on galleries of the Magic Mouse, the iMac and the 13-inch MacBook. Check them out in their respective posts. https://gizmodo.com/apple-magic-mouse-hands-on-5385834

Etiquette: Sex Almost Always Trumps Using Your Phone

Here’s a gadget etiquette lesson—the type I will be covering in the Ask Jason column. Tip: guaranteed sex always trumps using your iPhone for just about ANY REASON*. https://gizmodo.com/got-questions-ask-jason-5380922 *Unless it’s a phone call for sex with more than one person, in which case, that is an acceptable useage. [Copyranter via Gawker] http://gawker.com/5385040/cunnilingus-pants-really-work

Want to Work for Gizmodo? Europe/Asia Writer Wanted

We’re looking for an experienced European or Night writer (someone in Asia/Australia might work too, if you’re willing to work odd hours) to work on Gizmodo. Think that’s you? Remember, we need someone experienced. If you have no experience, this is not the position for you. We’ll have wider calls later. If you apply now…

Fiber Optic Cable In Your Skull Can Reprogram a Brain

Stanford scientists discover that by changing a mouse’s neurons to respond to light, they could use fiber optic cables to influence the mouse to do certain things. The trick is to insert plant genes into the brain first. The full story is over at Wired, and is quite interesting, but one of the effects achieved…

Beezag Reaches Back 10 Years For Its Business Model Of Paying People to Watch Ads

When I was in college, I spent a good month watching ads on my computer in exchange for swag, gift cards and other rewards. Then those companies went out of business. Beezag is doing the same model a decade later. Beezag’s premise is to target 18-24 year olds—makes sense, since they’re the poorest people with…

Rock Band For iPhone Hands On: Alleviate Boredom, Suffer Hand Cramps

The $10 Rock Band iPhone app that’s on the App Store now is basically the console experience brought to your phone, complete with a music store to get new songs for $1. The only thing lacking is the control scheme. https://gizmodo.com/now-available-rock-band-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-5384701 Rock Band suggests that you play with your thumbs on the bottom of the…

Image Cache Contest: Surprise IM

This is a good idea by dpstyles of Flickr: max out your font and give a coworker a surprise message that will delight his coworkers. Can you do better? Upload a photo of your own version on your instant messaging program of choice in the comments. You can attach a photo directly inside your comment.…

The Nano Now Has a Green Power GP 400N External Speaker

What happens when you want to listen to your iPod Nano on the can, but don’t want to put on a pair of headphones for fear that you’ll accidentally drag the Nano into the toilet? You use Green Power’s speakers. The GP 400N is nice since it slides back in while not in use, but…

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Now YOU Can Contribute and Comment to Gizmodo Directly

Tweaking the design is actually the less interesting design change we made today. The more interesting one is adding ways for you to get your tips and problems onto Gizmodo instantly. All of Gawker’s sites opened up our comment systems four years ago, and since then, not only have you folks contributed to the content…

Motorola Cliq Review

When a once leading—now last place —smartphone maker dumps Windows Mobile and goes Android, it’s an all or nothing decision. Who knew that this could save the company? https://gizmodo.com/the-jd-power-smartphone-satisfaction-ratings-give-apple-5377572 The Motorola Cliq is the Android OS on Motorola hardware. Like Palm before it, Motorola decided that Windows Mobile 6.5/7 would be too little, too late…

Skype Founders Are Trying to Block Skype Sale

The two Skype founders are trying to block the sale of Skype from eBay to Mike Volpi and Index Ventures, claiming that the buyers are using unlicensed means of Skype’s source code to bypass having to pay a royalty to the two founders. It’s all very money/corporate/tech talk, but how it relates to you is…

Orbita Mouse USB Round Mouse Review

This Orbita Mouse is basically like a Griffin PowerMate in mouse form. It turns, clicks and even right-clicks, but it takes a few minutes/hours of frustration to get used to. And, it’s expensive—but it is unique. The Price $98.50 $70 on Newegg The Verdict Too expensive to be worth it. The Cyber Sport Orbita Mouse is…

Acer Says “We Can Finally Pass Dell”

Acer’s president says that increasing demand from Asia is going to push them over the edge, all the way to number two on the worldwide PC maker’s shipping list. Between this quarter and the next, we can finally pass Dell Not only that, they think they can “breach the gap” with HP as well. [WSJ]