Mario Aguilar

iTunes 11 Hands-On: So Fast and Clean You Might Actually Come Back

iTunes 11 has arrived, dispensing with the outdated mediocrity of iTunes 10. (Download it here.) We couldn’t wait to get our hands on the application’s redesigned interface. Here’s a look at the beautiful new design that might bring frustrated users back to Apple’s beleaguered media player. https://gizmodo.com/itunes-11-is-finally-out-heres-whats-new-5964255 The first thing you notice when you fire…

You Won’t Believe How Much Graphing Calculators Have Changed

Twenty-seven years after introducing the world’s first graphing calculator, Casio has developed its most sophisticated educational Game Boy ever. Indeed, the new Casio fx-CP400’s 320 x 528 resolution screen isn’t just color—it’s a freaking touchscreen that flips from vertical to horizontal. That’s a far cry from the drab 94 x 64 display on the the…

The recording industry’s Copyright Alert System won’t launch until 2013 because of Hurricane Sandy. [Daily Dot]

Håkan Lidbo (and 56 Other Producers): The World Record Record

Ah, yes, the Internet: Wondrous world of colaboration! But is it possible that too much collaboration can turn a project into a muddled mess of confusion? That’s exactly what producer Håkan Lidbo set out to find out with “The World Record Record”—His attempt, with the help fo 56 other producers, at breaking the Guinness World…

Sorry, old Nokia Lumia fans. Your Windows Phone 7.8 consolation prize won’t be out until at least early 2013. Hmph.

If You’re Going to Use an iPhone Case, It Might as Well Come With Insurance

Why would you ruin the iPhone’s immaculate design? Well, turns out those luscious chamfered edges are of this world after all: They scratch, just like any other phone. OK, fine maybe we were wrong and you need a case. But if you’re going armor your iPhone, at least use case that actually guarantees it will…

Sony’s Latest Spider-Man Promo Was Filmed Entirely Without Sony Cameras

To promote the UK release of The Amazing Spider-Man Blu-ray and DVD, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment shot this pretty cool action video of a stuntman dressed up as Peter Parkour (get it?). The only problem is that the video was shot entirely using gear manufactured by Sony’s digital imaging competitors. Come on guys! WHAT HAPPENED…

These Are the 10 Airlines Now Compatible With Apple’s Passbook

As one of the billboard features of Apple iOS 6, Passbook has proven way more useful than we initially anticipated. Amtrak, Fandango, and sports ticketing integration have already made it a welcome addition. But what’s really going to make this a killer feature in the future is having all of the world’s airlines on board.…

Report: Windows 8 Will Get Cheap, Yearly Upgrades Like OS X

According to The Verge, Microsoft will begin shipping cheap updates to Windows every year. The new approach, which is reportedly codenamed Windows Blue, would shift Microsoft away from its current strategy of introducing mammoth updates to the OS package after several years. The Verge reports that the Blue approach will include both Windows and Windows…

CoffeeGuru: Because You Don’t Want to Drink That Starbucks Bullsh*t

Dammit, I just want a cup of freaking coffee. But when I’m in the middle of New York—or any other city—and I search for coffee on my phone, all I get is Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks. Stupid phone. I said coffee, not swill. What does it do? CoffeeGuru helps you find over 4000 independent coffee…

Irradiated Turkey and Thermo-Stabilized Yams: What the Astronauts on the ISS Are Getting for Thanksgiving

What are the brave astronauts aboard the International Space Station thankful for this year? Round the clock support from their international flight control team on Earth. Adorbs! But just because they’re in space doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate in style. Here’s how Thanksgiving’s going down 200 miles above the Earth. This is the feast the…

Skitch Founder Admits That Skitch 2.0 Is a Catastrophe

When Evernote pushed out Skitch version 2.0, a lot of users were pissed that some of the screenshot app’s popular features had been pared down. Two months later, many old-school Skitch users are refusing to come back, so Skitch co-founder and chief designer Keith Lang has posted an admission that Skitch really screwed up. When…

This Delicious Lego Turkey Platter Will Feed No One on Thanksgiving

Tomorrow, you could spend six hours cooking a stuffed 18-pound turkey for a bunch of ungrateful family members. Ugh but so much waiting—not to mention the tedious preparation. Instead, spend considerably less time on following the step-by-step instructions for this 102-piece Lego build just posted by international man of bricks Chris McVeigh. Just, you know,…

How Long Does it Take to Cook a Turkey With the Most Powerful Flashlights in the World?

Wicked Lasers’ $200 torch beams out 4100 lumens of blinding light. That’s very intense light! From the video above, it would appear six of the flashlights can cook a whole turkey in about 2.5 hours. Considering a turkey takes 20-minutes a pound in the oven, that’s incredible! In fact, it’s actually kind of unbelievable, so…

Sweet-Sounding Gifts for a Music Lover’s Sonic Snobbery

For people who are obsessed with music—no matter what kind—the gear they use to listen to hot tunes is sacred. Good headphones, speakers, and accessories make a big difference when it comes to sound quality. And that stuff doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Here’s a batch of Giz-approved gear for your audiophile friends and…

Report: Microsoft’s Xbox-Like Set-Top Box Is Coming Next Year

The Verge reports that Microsoft will release a set-top box next year alongside its next generation Xbox. The “Xbox TV” will deliver the popular Xbox Live streaming entertainment services currently available on the Xbox as well as some basic gaming. In other words, it’ll bring you Netflix and Angry Birds but not Call of Duty.…

Univision comes to Xbox with the new UVideos app. Novelas whenever you want? Sobresaliente!

This 70-Inch Television For Only $1700 Is a Hot Black Friday Deal

If you’re in the market for a big ‘ol flatscreen, add this number to your Black Friday shopping list. Starting tomorrow at 9 PM, you’ll be able to get Vizio’s flagship 70-inch LED TV for just $1700 on Vizio’s website. That’s $300 off the regular price, which is still a lot of money. But SEVENTY…

Nudifier: Turn Any Photo Into a Hilarious Censored Nude

The old cliche trick for getting over stage fright is to imagine the audience naked. We like to imagine everyone naked. That’s what this app is for—except it censors out all the dirty bits and pieces. What does it do? Nudifier turns a photo of a fully clothed (or not) person (or animal) into a…

The Senate Is About to Let More Than 22 Agencies Spy on Your Email and Documents Without a Warrant (Update: Not Any More)

What began as a bill designed to protect the privacy of your digital life has been mangled at the behest of law enforcement agencies. CNET reports that if the revised Senate bill isn’t stopped before it goes to vote next week, 22 federal agencies will have warrantless access to troves of your private information. Let’s…