Kat Hannaford, Author at Gizmodo

LG Home Theater Owners Can Watch 10,000 Videos on DivX TV’s Web Portal Now

It was a long time coming, but finally DivX TV‘s web portal is live in the US—only on LG devices, mind you. 10,000 vids are available to watch on assorted Blu-ray players and home theater systems. https://gizmodo.com/1080p-divx-support-coming-to-lg-hdtvs-in-may-5229172 The compatible models include the BD550, BD570 and BD590 Blu-ray players, and the LHB335, LHB535 and LHB975 home…

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Remove Blocks Carefully in the Official Jenga iPhone App

Jenga’s one of those infuriating games which’ll lend itself well to the iPhone and iPad. The app’s just hit the App Store for $3, but careful you don’t throw a hissyfit when everything tumbles around you. [iTunes via Recombu]

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Over 300,000 Android Phones Are Being Activated Each Day

This is a jump-up from the 200,000 sold each day which Eric Schmidt confirmed in August. Andy Rubin, Android’s creator, took to Twitter to make his proud boast—only the second time he’s ever tweeted. [@Arubin via @morrildl] https://gizmodo.com/200-000-android-phones-are-sold-every-day-5605017

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You Can Now Hear iTunes Songs for 90 Seconds Before Buying

Apple’s 90 second song previews for iTunes has just gone live as expected, but unfortunately it appears to be limited just to the US store—and only on select songs. [AppleInsider] https://gizmodo.com/apple-will-give-you-90-second-song-previews-in-itunes-s-5680043

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailer Hits Web Without Shia LaBeouf in Sight (Thank Goodness)

Michael Bay’s EXPLOSIVE movie has appeared online in HD, non-bootlegged format. And there’s nary a Shia LaBeouf in sight! Hurrah! Released next July, the clip shows Transformers were present at the Apollo 11 moonwalk. Oh Michael Bay… [Transformers via CrunchGear]

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Zuckerberg Will Donate the Majority of His Wealth

Joining up with Bill Gates, George Lucas, Warren Buffett, and 50 other billionaires, Zuckerberg has agreed to donate the majority of his wealth to charity, as part of the Giving Pledge movement Gates launched back in August. https://gizmodo.com/bill-gates-convinces-40-billionaires-to-give-away-half-5604368 It’s the largest philanthropic work ever done, with over 50 billionaires pledging to give away most of…

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Shoot DSLRs From a Distance Over Bluetooth, Using an iOS App

With the power of Bluetooth…comes BlueSLR! A magical Bluetooth dongle which hooks up to Nikon DSLRs for controlling from iOS devices up to 300 feet away. Unfortunately only Nikon cams are supported at the mo, but Canon’s aren’t far behind. While it’d be great if the photos could be sent wirelessly to the iOS device…

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The Tron Lebowski Shirt

You want a Tron/Lebowski mash-up t-shirt? I can get you that, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don’t wanna know about it, believe me. This is just a game! On sale today only, for $9. [Teefury via SlashFilm]

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Do We Really Need a 10-Inch Tablet With Sliding Keyboard, Samsung?

I’m a great fan of sliding keyboards, refusing all else in my smartphone choices. But a 10-inch tablet? Surely there’s enough touchscreen real estate to type accurately there, already? Nonetheless, this is what Samsung’s proposing, with the Gloria. The image here is by no means what the Gloria device will look like if it launches…

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Spotify’s US Launch Has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed Again

The much-loved European music service Spotify won’t be launching in the US this year, as planned. Considering there’s just 23 days until the end of the year (and it was originally meant to launch last year), it’s not surprising. https://gizmodo.com/why-its-worth-getting-excited-for-spotifys-us-launch-5502815 According to reports, Spotify hasn’t actually signed a single licensing agreement with any music publishers.…

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Bacteria is Nibbling Away at the Titanic’s Carcass

Always wanted to see the remains of the Titanic, 3.8km below the surface? You better start making travel arrangements, because this never-seen-before bacteria “rusticles” are eating away at the ship. An iceberg may’ve knocked the ship from the surface back in 1912, killing 1,517 people, but it’s now this bacteria which is finishing it off…

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The Second Concept-to-Reality Watch Has Gone at Sale at Tokyo Flash

Another concept watch voted on by fans has been made a reality by Tokyo Flash—the Kisai Satellite. Available in either black or white, people voted in droves for the chance to be able to buy it. https://gizmodo.com/tokyo-flash-is-making-this-watch-a-reality-thanks-to-y-5699090 The readability on this watch design is actually pretty simple. The top circle on the face represents hours,…

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Hey, Did You Know There’s a Google Latitude iPhone App Now?

Initially, there was fear that a Latitude app would be confusing to people who use Google Maps. Not for the Japanese, however, who had a brief taste of the app before it got pulled. Can we expect one soon? [TechCrunch] https://gizmodo.com/apple-lets-you-get-stalky-with-google-latitude-esque-pa-5438663

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Roar: T-Rex’s Tooth Used As Glossy Finish For Luxury iPhone 4

Oh, my quivering kneecaps. Do you remember digging for dinosaur fossils in your backyard as a young lad/lass, vowing that one day you’ll own a genuine dino souvenir? Now’s your chance—for $62,700, thanks to Stuart Hughes. That’s the same Stuart Hughes who’s painted every imaginable Apple product gold, or garnished them with diamonds. Now, it…

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Print From Any Device Using Google’s Cloud Print

Google’s just realized their dream of putting printer drivers in the cloud, as their Cloud Print service has now gone into beta. This means that you can print from any device, whether it’s a laptop, tablet or even cellphone, to any printer—theoretically. For now, their website says you need Windows 7, Vista or XP to…

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Have You Received a Free iTunes Movie Rental Code From Apple?

The word on the street is that Apple’s giving out early gifts this holiday season, emailing free iTunes movie rental codes to random iTunes users. I haven’t received one—but have you? Let us know in the comments below! [9to5Mac]

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BlackBerry Apps Now Being Accepted for PlayBook Tablet

That took a long time. RIM’s just opened the door to developers wishing to create apps for their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, with an added bonus—a free PlayBook if their app gets approved for the App World store, before the tablet launches in North America. It’s going on sale early next year for under $500, apparently.…

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French Woman Brutally Murdered Her Sister Using a Tripod

When you live in a French city famed for its annual photojournalism festival, a tripod is a murder weapon many homes have. Now confined to a mental-institution, the 47-year-old woman killed her sister last week. [LeFigaro via BJP via PetaPixel]

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When the Pin Hits the Balloon

Thanks to high-speed photography, Edward Horsford’s pin-pricking of balloons have been caught in a dazzling series of photos. He shoots at night, by himself, using a Nikon D200 and a lot of water balloons. The British photographer sometimes dyes the water inside the balloons so the photos look all the more beautiful, but it’s his…

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Wikileaks’ Julian Assange Has Been Arrested (Updated)

He’s not been arrested for anything related to Wikileaks, however. Instead, British police arrested Julian Assange “on behalf of the Swedish authorities on suspicion of rape.” He will appear in court today. UPDATING LIVE https://jezebel.com/wikileaks-julian-assange-is-accused-of-rape-updated-5705430 As we saw last week, Assange was charged by the Swedish police for “rape, sexual molestation and unlawful coercion,” and…

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LG Home Theater Owners Can Watch 10,000 Videos on DivX TV’s Web Portal Now

Remove Blocks Carefully in the Official Jenga iPhone App

Over 300,000 Android Phones Are Being Activated Each Day

You Can Now Hear iTunes Songs for 90 Seconds Before Buying

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailer Hits Web Without Shia LaBeouf in Sight (Thank Goodness)

Zuckerberg Will Donate the Majority of His Wealth

Shoot DSLRs From a Distance Over Bluetooth, Using an iOS App

The Tron Lebowski Shirt

Do We Really Need a 10-Inch Tablet With Sliding Keyboard, Samsung?

Spotify’s US Launch Has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed Again

Bacteria is Nibbling Away at the Titanic’s Carcass

The Second Concept-to-Reality Watch Has Gone at Sale at Tokyo Flash

Hey, Did You Know There’s a Google Latitude iPhone App Now?

Roar: T-Rex’s Tooth Used As Glossy Finish For Luxury iPhone 4

Print From Any Device Using Google’s Cloud Print

Have You Received a Free iTunes Movie Rental Code From Apple?

BlackBerry Apps Now Being Accepted for PlayBook Tablet

French Woman Brutally Murdered Her Sister Using a Tripod

When the Pin Hits the Balloon

Wikileaks’ Julian Assange Has Been Arrested (Updated)

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