Kat Hannaford, Author at Gizmodo

Kidnappers Should Probably Think of Other Hidey-Holes Now Folding Shipping Containers Exist

Look—we’ve all seen Dexter and The Wire. I don’t have to spell out what happens in empty shipping containers. That’s why these Staxxon folding containers make so much sense. Reducing kidnapping-related murders and carbon footprints all in one! [Flickr via GCaptain]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

The Zune is Too Easy a Target, Tsk

See also: 3DTV; HD DVD; Nokia N8; Apple Hi-Fi; PSP Go aaaaand Rick Astley’s sixth studio album, Portrait. [Reddit via TNW] https://gizmodo.com/samsung-says-no-glasses-less-3dtvs-for-next-10-years-5784766

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Hazard-Colored Amp Has “Brit” and “Yank” Settings for Those Trans-Atlantic Sounds

Danger! There’s a ’60s British rock vibe lurking ’round Gabriel Sound Garage’s Stinger amp, and I know some people won’t like that. Never fear, however—just turn the knob to the “Yank” setting and let the tunes floooow. The 7-watt amp also has a tone control knob, master volume knob and single channel volume dial for…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Kindle Ebook Sharing Site Lendle is Back

After Amazon pretty much shut Lendle down two days ago, they’re back—all Amazon requested was for the site to disable the Book Sync tool which syncs books to the user’s Lendle account. Get back to lending and borrowing those ebooks, cheapskates. [Lendle via Daring Fireball] https://gizmodo.com/amazon-takes-away-kindle-api-for-book-sharing-site-lend-5784210

Commerce Kat Hannaford

Facebook Hacker Who Stole $11m From Zynga Poker Gamer Gets Slapped With Two Year Jail Term

After stealing £7m ($11.4m) in virtual money from Zynga, Brit Ashley Mitchell has been sent to jail for two years to think long and hard about how his gambling addiction led him to that cold grey cell. Honestly, I don’t know what’s worse—that he stole £7m in poker chips but only managed to sell a…

Social Media Kat Hannaford

First Ever Single Lens Capable of Filming 3D Images Created

Now that scientists have worked out how to create 3D images from just a single stationary lens, the possibilities are endless. Sure, it’s only able to film microscopic objects now, but imagine a larger-scale lens that could be fitted on cellphones. The engineers at Ohio State University working on the project say the fingernail-sized acrylic…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Apple TV Update 4.2.1 Fixes Flickering and Audio Output Problems

Another small update for the Apple TV has been sent out, which fixes some of the issues we’ve heard about recently—namely, the flickering or incorrect color display; the responsiveness when waking it up from sleep, and an output issue which saw a lack of audio on some TVs. [Apple via MacRumors]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Lady Gaga Visits Google and Says She Always Wanted to be Searchable

At an hour in length, this Lady Gaga sit-down with Google is hardly worktime viewing. But bookmark it for later, and you can see Google’s Marissa Mayer chatting to her about her rise in fame—and how Google’s helped. I didn’t watch all of it because, well, it’s freakin’ an hour and 18 minutes long, but…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Guests Need Never Know You Cheated When Cooking Them the Perfect Omelette

I’ll admit I’m a dreadful omelette cooker: I usually burn the bottoms, or get so impatient I just ram the whole pan into the oven and cook it that way. This Nordic Ware Rolled Omelette Pan makes it look a breeze though, with the divider letting you full the eggs with veggies (and cheese! Glorious…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Apple Threatens “Adult” App Store MiKandi For Daring to Use the “App Store” Term

Just a day after Amazon was slapped with a lawsuit by Apple, the app store MiKandi (which is brimming with porn and other “adult” apps) has received a cease and desist letter from Apple. MiKandi’s a pretty small operation, so are understandably worried about taking on Apple’s legal might. https://gizmodo.com/mikandi-the-worlds-first-porn-app-store-for-android-5414043 “It’s not worth it for…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Samsung Says No Glasses-Less 3DTVs For Next 10 Years

Despite Toshiba having glasses-less 3DTVs on the market already, Samsung’s spoken out about the future of 3DTV by saying “attempts to put glasses-free 3DTV to market within the next 10 years will be difficult.” Uh-oh. https://gizmodo.com/toshibas-glasses-less-3dtvs-will-hit-the-us-in-40-and-5-5725149 Samsung elaborated by explaining that they have the means and know-how to make glasses-less 3DTV, “however it can only…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Kids Can’t Drink Tokyo’s Tap Water Because of High Radioactivity

Parents have been warned that infants should not drink tapwater, even as far away as Tokyo, after the radioactive iodine levels were found to be above the legal limit for their age. Everyone else is fine to drink the tapwater in Tokyo reportedly, though everyone living in the Fukushima prefecture have been told not to.…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Control Squeezebox Players Over Wi-Fi With Logitech’s Android App

The Squeezebox player may be in the loungeroom, but you’re in the bedroom and really need a power-song to get you out of bed. Flick on your Android-phone, and choose Europe’s The Final Countdown. Now prance out of bed as the soft-rock melody fills your house. The app is free, and only available on the…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Wall Street Journal Will Start Selling Individual iPad Newspapers for $2

Don’t mucky your paws with paper and ink if you already own an iPad—the Wall Street Journal is to begin flogging versions of the morning’s paper for $2 each. They claim it’s not because of the NY Times’ new paywall strategy, but… [PaidContent] https://gizmodo.com/the-new-york-times-will-charge-15-for-its-website-pay-5782955

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Stick Your Feet into the Boat Shoe Boat

We’re stepping up our coverage of shoe-shaped transport here at Gizmodo after yesterday’s electric car shoe, with today’s shoe boat from Sebago. I wonder how many (lace) knots this boat travels at? [Selectism] https://gizmodo.com/if-the-electric-shoe-car-fits-5783896

Tech News Kat Hannaford

It’s Not Just Google That Will Enforce the NY Times Paywall

Sure, there’ll be various ways to jump over the NY Times paywall, but technically you’ll only be allowed five articles a day going through Google—and all other major search engines, confirms their Communications Manager. [TechCrunch] https://lifehacker.com/how-to-keep-reading-the-ny-times-for-free-updated-5783043

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Killed and Reborn As World’s Thinnest Tablet with 8.9-Inch Little Brother

Joining the original 7-inch Tab, Samsung’s today added an 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab and a slimmed-down 10.1-inch model that’s been radically altered since we first saw it last month at MWC. And you know what? Both are thinner than the iPad 2. The 10.1-inch tablet was sent off to fat camp between its initial announcement over…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

These Lightweight 3D Glasses From Dolby Will Still Make You Look Foolish, Trust Me

True, the bridge of your nose might appreciate the lessened weight, but to those around you, you’ll still look like a goggle-eyed bandit. Compatible with Dolby 3D Digital Cinema screens, they also have anti-theft RFID tags so cinemas can try and stop the blatant pilfering which still seems to be going on. You’d think people…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

iPad 2 Will Go On Sale in 25 Countries This Friday, Despite US Shortages

Apple has confirmed today that the iPad 2 will go on sale in 25 countries this Friday, suggesting they’re catching up with their supply shortage. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK will…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

A Climbers’ Knife Made by a Pro-Climber: the Wenger Titanium Knife

The Swiss professional mountain-climber Ueli Steck worked with Wenger to create this tool, which has blades 50 per cent thicker than the blades usually found on these all-in-ones. On sale in April, there are three titanium knives in the set, ranging in price from $140 to $200 and offering different whatsits, like bottle-openers, wire strippers,…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

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Kidnappers Should Probably Think of Other Hidey-Holes Now Folding Shipping Containers Exist

The Zune is Too Easy a Target, Tsk

Hazard-Colored Amp Has “Brit” and “Yank” Settings for Those Trans-Atlantic Sounds

Kindle Ebook Sharing Site Lendle is Back

Facebook Hacker Who Stole $11m From Zynga Poker Gamer Gets Slapped With Two Year Jail Term

First Ever Single Lens Capable of Filming 3D Images Created

Apple TV Update 4.2.1 Fixes Flickering and Audio Output Problems

Lady Gaga Visits Google and Says She Always Wanted to be Searchable

Guests Need Never Know You Cheated When Cooking Them the Perfect Omelette

Apple Threatens “Adult” App Store MiKandi For Daring to Use the “App Store” Term

Samsung Says No Glasses-Less 3DTVs For Next 10 Years

Kids Can’t Drink Tokyo’s Tap Water Because of High Radioactivity

Control Squeezebox Players Over Wi-Fi With Logitech’s Android App

Wall Street Journal Will Start Selling Individual iPad Newspapers for $2

Stick Your Feet into the Boat Shoe Boat

It’s Not Just Google That Will Enforce the NY Times Paywall

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Killed and Reborn As World’s Thinnest Tablet with 8.9-Inch Little Brother

These Lightweight 3D Glasses From Dolby Will Still Make You Look Foolish, Trust Me

iPad 2 Will Go On Sale in 25 Countries This Friday, Despite US Shortages

A Climbers’ Knife Made by a Pro-Climber: the Wenger Titanium Knife

Labubus Might Be Labu-Bust After Pop Mart Posts Record Share Loss

Cursor’s New Tool Lets Users Delegate to a Team of Coding Agents

Nvidia Needs to Remind Itself What PC Gamers Actually Want

Iran Says It Hit Oracle Facilities in UAE

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New Theory Says We’ve Been Overcomplicating the Big Bang

Marvel Might Have Finally Dealt With One of the Most Hated ‘Spider-Man’ Characters Around

China Is Trying to Grow New Forests in This Notorious Mega-Desert. It’s Working

RAM Prices Are Threatening the Viability of the Raspberry Pi and Single-Board Computing

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