Mark Wilson, Author at Gizmodo

Frankenfight: Affordable HDMI Receivers

Audio is hard. There are lots of wires and plugs and swearing. That’s why HDMI receivers, with their promises of audio and video over one cord, make us so excited. For today’s Frankenfight, two 7.1 HDMI receivers compete for that special place in our heart home theater. Onkyo’s TX-SR674 is a worthy contender, but how…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 21 '07

What Do You Guys (and Gals) Want to Read About?

NOTICE: By not reading this article, your sexual organs will fall to the floor—where they will get that nasty layer of dirt that something can only get by falling to the floor. Yeah, you know what I’m talking about. Despite loving to read ourselves talk, Gizmodo wants to know what YOU want to see more…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 19 '07

Apple Prepping Quicktime for 720p Apple TV

In Apple’s recent Quicktime update, they added a feature called “Export to Apple TV,” which can scale video to 720 by 404 (DVD quality) or 1280 by 720 (720p) resolution via the H.264 codec. So what does this mean? While Apple has not yet announced 720p iTunes downloads, this update certainly supports the theory that…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Xbox LIVE Vision Cam: Works on Macs

Macs are notorious for not supporting webcams natively…other than the iSight, of course. Ironically, there’s one camera works quite well without even the installation of an extra pack of drivers. And it’s made by Microsoft… So now, $39 can buy Mac OS 10.4.9 users “VGA 640H x 480V video at 30 frames per second and…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Kompressor Vacuum Makes Bricks…Of Your Filth

You know that compulsion that forces you to check a Kleenex after you blow your nose? You don’t? Yeah…me neither. Some people are freaks. Anyway, some people might enjoy vacuuming their house with the new $400 LG Kompressor because it’s not only a very powerful cleaning device, but a very powerful cleaning device that transforms…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Improve Tech Support From Apple, Dell, Gateway, and HP

The Consumerist has an excellent tip on helping computer manufacturers improve their technical support. Instead of calling the number listed on your computer, dial one of these instead: Apple: 800-894-3218 Dell Technical Support: 800-894-3639 Gateway Technical Support: 800-894-3552 HP Technical Support: 800-871-4439 Everything will seem normal until cameras start taping you in the shower Vocal…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Planetary Orbit Clock: Takes Lightyears to Read

The Planetary Orbit Clock could sit on your desk for days, even years, even lifetimes before you realized the clock’s very simple logic: it’s read from overhead. Working like the original clock (the galaxy), various planets (metal balls) rotate around the sun (a bigger metal ball) to represent seconds, minutes and hours. Friends might call…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Sony Ericsson Virtually Floundering at CeBIT

For those who enjoy the almost-game Second Life, Sony set up a virtual CeBIT area for the Sony Ericcson line. But apparently it isn’t going very well… Ok, so our USBCELL bunny tried to find some folk at the Sony CEBIT 2007 event to chat. Sadly Kinda of empty. So thats a several hundred thousand…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Shuttle Car PC: A Techier Way to Die

Shuttle just announced their new Car PC—or what looks to be a Mac Mini genetically enhanced with car audio badassness (known to some as a heat sink). Internally, the Car PC will run an Intel Core Duo chipset (not the 2 Duo, apparently) and store information on a standard laptop hard drive. 7.1 sound and…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Stormtracker Weather Alert Device

For those who watch the Weather Channel nonstop or the others not even reading this post since they’re out back digging their storm cellar/fallout shelter, the Stormtracker Weather Alert Device may be the hot item this season. While the weather radio and 5″ black and white screen (the picture is a lie) scream of 80s…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Grandma Takes On PS3

If you are not a heavy gamer, you may not have heard of Old Grandma Hardcore. And if you are so blessed as to experience her signature videos for the first time, we will not ruin them for you. But anyway, she upgraded her console arsenal to include a PS3. And I can’t wait until…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

Battle Blaster Hammerhead: You Need It

Remember being a kid and thinking that sharks were the coolest thing ever? Newsflash. They. Still. Are. While you were settling down, growing mentally and physically soft, accepting the practicality of the three-piece suit and generally bending over to take one from society, sharks didn’t go anywhere. They were still kickin’ ass—shark style. Get back…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 18 '07

BROTRON: Robots That Aren’t Really Robots

Click to viewThere is no bigger tease that robot art. It’s like hopping inside a Ferrari, hitting the gas and realizing that there is no engine inside. But then you remember: it’s owning a Ferrari gets you laid, not driving one. (Or so we understand). Created by Greg Brotherton, these “robots” are handmade with hammers…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Basically Fact Rumor: Best Buy Ditching 20GB PS3

According to printouts from three separate Best Buys, the $499 20GB PS3 has been discontinued from store inventory. Sony itself admitted last week that retailers prefer the 60GB version at a 4:1 ratio over the 20GB edition, so Best Buy’s unconfirmed choice to ditch the console would not be all that surprising. Is this a…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Philips Concepts: We’ll Avoid “Bright Idea” Puns

99% of humanity would have little to no use for these color changing Interactive Lights. But that doesn’t make me want them any less. One thing’s for sure, my annual Red Light, Green Light regional competition just got a major upgrade. Hit the jump for a completely different Philips concept. The Magic Video Ball concept…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Mio to World: France Moved

If you own a Mio GPS product, you might want to pull over for directions. Because according to their website, France moved to Finland. So who gets to be France?? Germany. Hmm…maybe this map is just old. Major Mio Map Mistakes [gps tracklog] Mio

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Vulcania Naval Watch: What, No Cannons?

The Vulcania watch was inspired by Captain Nemo’s fictional home, Vulcania. And while our limited experience on the high seas doesn’t allow us to appreciate the mechanical allusions to their fullest, the deep nature of the face allows for a 3-dimensional view that even our landlocked perspective can appreciate in a plebeian way. Rear sapphire…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

…So Why Were You Reading Gizmodo?

We received this email from a reader named Fritz today. After viewing your site for years it appears that those with webtv can’t view it anymore because SOMEONE re-formatted it……..never had a problem until this week……….will this force me to join the 21st century and buy a real computer? Nope. Goodbye Gizmodo! I’ll miss ya!…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Hand Grenade Oil Lamp: Multifunctional

What could you do with a oil lamp that looks like a grenade? “Oohh, baby.” “I’ll light some candles.” “How romantic. Now come over-WAIT.” “What?” “I told you before, no more Vietnam reenactments in the bedroom.” Made from real ammunition, the Hand Grenade Oil Lamp is really a must-buy. And all this fun will only…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

GMail Going To 3.47G of Storage, Eventually

Good news. The GMail code has been update to reflect storage growth over the next five years. The schedule? http://digg.com/tech_news/GMai…2800MB: Already reached 2835MB: In 18.22 days 2980MB: In 384 days 3125MB: In 749 days 3270MB: In 1114 days 3415MB: In 1479 days 3560MB: In 1845 days Is it horrible that my first thought was, “only…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 17 '07

Mark Wilson

Frankenfight: Affordable HDMI Receivers

What Do You Guys (and Gals) Want to Read About?

Apple Prepping Quicktime for 720p Apple TV

Xbox LIVE Vision Cam: Works on Macs

Kompressor Vacuum Makes Bricks…Of Your Filth

Improve Tech Support From Apple, Dell, Gateway, and HP

Planetary Orbit Clock: Takes Lightyears to Read

Sony Ericsson Virtually Floundering at CeBIT

Shuttle Car PC: A Techier Way to Die

Stormtracker Weather Alert Device

Grandma Takes On PS3

Battle Blaster Hammerhead: You Need It

BROTRON: Robots That Aren’t Really Robots

Basically Fact Rumor: Best Buy Ditching 20GB PS3

Philips Concepts: We’ll Avoid “Bright Idea” Puns

Mio to World: France Moved

Vulcania Naval Watch: What, No Cannons?

…So Why Were You Reading Gizmodo?

Hand Grenade Oil Lamp: Multifunctional

GMail Going To 3.47G of Storage, Eventually

AI Is Changing the Way We Predict the Weather. It’s More Perilous Than We Think

Majority of Australian Teens Say Social Media Ban Not Working

Haunted by Ghosts? New Study Provides a Surprising Explanation

X’s ‘Everything App’ Metamorphosis Supposedly Accelerating Soon with ‘X Money’ Rollout

The First ‘Brand New Day’ Marvel Legends Tease a Spidey-Hulk Brawl

Maine Governor Vetoes Landmark Data Center Moratorium

Apple Is Setting Its New CEO Up to Be Synonymous with the $2,000 Foldable iPhone, Report Says

The New ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer Is as Colorful As You Want

The First Look at ‘Alien: Isolation 2’ Calls You Back for More

Scare Your Neighbors With This Incredible Life-Size ‘Alien’ Halloween Decoration (Exclusive)

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park