Jason Chen, Author at Gizmodo

Rumor: Apple Ramping Up Production of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros

Now that we’ve seen how well Think Secret does with Apple rumors, here’s one from AppleInsider. They’ve gotten reports that Apple is starting manufacturing of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros for the holidays. https://gizmodo.com/how-often-is-thinksecret-right-about-apple-predictions-205928 On Apple’s online store, stock MacBook Pros are still shipping immediately, but distributors and reseller partners are getting wait times of…

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Leaked Shots of Verizon Communicator 9900

Some shots of the upcoming Verizon LG 9900. These look much better than the blurry-shots that have been floating around the net. Three more pics after the jump. 9900 [Phone Scoop]

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Dyson Airblade Copied Mitsubishi Jet Towel?

Mitsubishi’s own high-speed hand air-dryer has been deployed in Japan for almost 10 years now, a fact most foreigners—like us—were oblivious of. Apparently, that includes Dyson. https://gizmodo.com/dyson-airblade-400mph-no-hot-air-204828 Called the Jet Towel, the dryer works in a virtually identical way to removes water from the front and back of freshly-washed hands. We’ll give Dyson the benefit…

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How Often is ThinkSecret Right About Apple Predictions?

Every time an Apple Event rolls around, ThinkSecret seems to have the inside scoop on what’s going to be announced. But how often are they right? Apple Matters does a count: Results: 11 correct predictions 8 incorrect predictions 11 missed announcements In other words, for all announcements made by Apple, ThinkSecret gets them half right…

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HTC Herald is the HTC Hermes/TyTN’s Successor

The latest HTC phone with a slide-out keyboard is the HTC Herald, the successor to the HTC Hermes. The Herald is thinner, at 18mm versus the Hermes’ 22mm, but vomits a camera and some processor power to do so. Luckily for us, everything else is the same. The phone still has a 2-megapixel camera, QVGA…

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How to make a MAME Arcade Cabinet Costume

If you’re looking for original ideas for Halloween this year, might we suggest this how-to on making a MAME costume? Step 1: Log onto Amazon and purchase costume. Step 2: Ask ladies to play with your joystick. Step 3: ?? Step 4: Profit! As you can see it’s not quite complete, but we’re getting there. Product…

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Wireless Heated Insoles Keep Your Toes Attached

Although these ThermicSole heated insoles are of little use to us bloggers who spend 23 out of 24 hours indoors (hey, that’s the same as prisoners), but for those who work for a living, keeping your feet warm may be hard to do. With these wirelessly heated insoles, that’s no longer a problem. Slip the…

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KNC HR-2800 Gaming-Capable Media Player

This KNC HR-2800 seems to be a media player and more, thanks to its 400MHz processor and 1.3-megapixel camera. Add to that 1GB of internal storage, an SD card slot, 3.6-inch TFT, and built-in speakers so you can play back MP3/FLAC/AVI/MPEG4/DivX/XviD files. Sound good so far? Well, because it has a 400MHz processor, you can…

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Rent a Snario Fembot: $3,500 For Five Days

This Sanrio Actroid DER2 has more facial expressions tha previous Actroid DER, plus it’s thinner and smarter (which is what really matters). She can coordinate her motions with her voice using pneumatic pressure actuators, and is generally a pretty good substitute for flesh-based Wal-Mart greeters. She’s not for sale, but you can rent her for…

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Rumor: Google To Buy YouTube?

The WSJ reports that Google’s in talks to buy up YouTube, most likely to supplement or replace their flailing Google Video. As of now, Google Video lets companies like MTV, the NBA, and Nickelodeon sell videos on their store, whereas YouTube is mostly people uploading last night’s South Park episode. What does this mean to…

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Dealzmodo Supplemental: Sharp Remote Control Watch for $12.99

While supplies last, you can get one of these Sharp Universal remote watches to control TVs at the gym, at the bar, or at home (if you can’t find your remote). Controls most major brands, and doesn’t look half bad, but it’s nothing you’d want to wear out on a date. We remember using a…

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Samsung NV10 10-Megapixel Cam Reviewed (Verdict: Sassy, Confident, and Shoots Well)

The Samsung NV10 has the highest megapixel count in their new NV-Series cameras, which are point-and-shooters with a thin and stylish case. What’s different about this camera is the context-sensitive menu that’s always on screen, instead of a menu that you have to access with a button. Depending on what mode is active, you’ll see…

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Other Bits and Bytes

•$10M prize for mapping human genomes [CNN-Science] •Billions of Planets In Milky Way? [Slashdot] •Fred Anderson resigns from Apple Board [TUAW] •MS builds tougher piracy protection into Vista [The Register] •RealNetworks Launches Rhapsody 4.0 [Moreover]

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SRS-U10 Sony PSP, Walkman, and Cellphone Compatible Speakers

Sony’s SRS-U10 speakers work with any sort of line-in, so you can connect your PSP, MP3 player, or Sony Walkman to it to use as a desk-top or bed-side audio player. There’s also a PSP stand, which doesn’t get in the way of the controls on the PSP, something we’ve been seeing a lot of…

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Talking Pig Radio: Video

This is just stupidly hilarious. Talking Pig Radio [Geekmatica]

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Synaptics Onyx Concept Phone Demoed

The Synaptics Mobile concept phone has a whole load of new technology inside, including touch-sensitive capacitors, touchscreen, GPS and a gesture interface. The UI works as a Flash interface over Windows CE underneath, which lets the user do things like drag and drop, double click, and scroll with just a finger. Still just a prototype,…

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50GB Dual-Layer Blu-ray Movie Announcement Coming Tomorrow, 10/6

A naughty little birdy just shot a secret up our chutes about an upcoming Sony Pictures announcement regarding Blu-ray. Their first dual-layer 50GB Blu-ray movies are launching starting next week, and they’re going to be loaded with high definition special features which make use of the extra. The titles are Click (Adam Sandler’s project where…

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Opel’s Extendable Bike Rack Hides When Not In Use

Great for self-loathing bikers, the Flex-Fix feature on European Opel Antara and Corsa cars carry two bikes but hide away when not in use. How it works: the rear extends out from the bumper far enough for you to mount your ride, which afterwards neatly folds back up and into the body so no one’s…

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Phantom Lapboard Gets a Price And a Date: $129 in November

The Phantom Lapboard, the keyboard and mouse combination left over from the doomed Phantom console, finally has a price and a ship date. It’s going to be $129.95 in November, but if you order now you can get $30 off. https://gizmodo.com/phantom-console-truly-disappears-194703 The whole setup is wireless with a USB receiver which needs to go into…

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Linkman Gives You Permission To Quit Smoking

If all other methods for getting rid of your addiction has failed, the Linkman may help you stamp out cigs for good—provided you follow its guidance. Whenever you feel the urge to smoke, double click the button on the Linkman. If the light turns green, go ahead. If it’s red, you need to wait. The…

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Rumor: Apple Ramping Up Production of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros

Leaked Shots of Verizon Communicator 9900

Dyson Airblade Copied Mitsubishi Jet Towel?

How Often is ThinkSecret Right About Apple Predictions?

HTC Herald is the HTC Hermes/TyTN’s Successor

How to make a MAME Arcade Cabinet Costume

Wireless Heated Insoles Keep Your Toes Attached

KNC HR-2800 Gaming-Capable Media Player

Rent a Snario Fembot: $3,500 For Five Days

Rumor: Google To Buy YouTube?

Dealzmodo Supplemental: Sharp Remote Control Watch for $12.99

Samsung NV10 10-Megapixel Cam Reviewed (Verdict: Sassy, Confident, and Shoots Well)

Other Bits and Bytes

SRS-U10 Sony PSP, Walkman, and Cellphone Compatible Speakers

Talking Pig Radio: Video

Synaptics Onyx Concept Phone Demoed

50GB Dual-Layer Blu-ray Movie Announcement Coming Tomorrow, 10/6

Opel’s Extendable Bike Rack Hides When Not In Use

Phantom Lapboard Gets a Price And a Date: $129 in November

Linkman Gives You Permission To Quit Smoking

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

‘Supergirl’ Will Feature David Corenswet’s Superman in a Sort of Big Brother Role

Report: FDA Set to Unban RFK Jr.’s Favorite Peptides

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?

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