Mark Wilson, Author at Gizmodo

Harman Kardon Guide+Play: First Video

A few months ago, Harmon Kardon announced their new Guide+Play GPS/PMP, and thanks to one dedicated dealer (of Harmon Kardon products, people) a video has been uploaded for all to see. I like the interface, and especially enjoy the inherent navigational music video that starts whenever you flip from music to map mode. It reminds…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 10 '07

Intel to Mass Produce Phase-Change Memory In 2007

Even if you usually skip over dull PC articles, this one’s worth reading. Earlier this week, Intel announced their plans to mass produce phase-change memory (PCM or PRAM) by the end of 2007. So why the hell does this matter to you, oh searcher for the USB bust-enhancer? From Intel: The phase-change memory gets pretty…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 10 '07

Tricorder Invented, For Realz

“Mr. Spock, what is that substance?” “Hmm…it appears to be a naked photo of the alien from Zentir 16. The one that you promised to show to no one else.” “Not that! The OTHER substance.” “Oh, that’s just the STD you left on the picture…and my heart” Purdue researchers have invented a real-world “tricorder”. It…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 8 '07

LEDs for Outside: Light the Earth, Spite the Sun

Iwasaki Electric just announced their new LED Bouhantou, an LED bulb made for outdoor use. The idea has some hidden advantages, like not emitting UV light and thereby not attracting bugs (all while keeping the light quality more pleasant than the current alien death pee alternatives.) And of course, the units are major power savers.…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 8 '07

Frankenfight: Best Tax Software

It’s that time of the year again. No, we’re not referring to tax season—we actually mean it’s that time when you’ve officially stopped feeling guilty for backing out on any and all New Year’s resolutions. But it just so happens that this glorious tradition lines up with our tax season procrastination. So for this week’s…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 7 '07

My Cat Vs. The Dragonfly, The Battle to End All Battles

Click to viewLet me give you a little background on my cat. She may look innocent, and on many accounts she is. But there are grown men in this world who fear her, as if she is a full-grown lion prepared to maim those who do not refill her water dish with the proper alacrity.…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

Every Video Card, Ranked

Deep down, most of us know that we suck. But a new video card ranking compiled by J3r3my on overclock.net can quantify our waste of space based upon one’s video card. My first purchase was a 121 and our own Jason Chen is still a lousy 86 (we knew it all along). But what number…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

C-Quester U-Boats, Because Swimming is for Poors

The C-Quester 1 and 2-seater submarines are the creations of Uboatworx, who aim to make submarines available to the wealthy masses. Cruising at a pleasant 3.5mph, the C-Questers can dive 50 meters for an impressive 150 minutes at a time. And a joystick control will allow you to scrape and destroy observe spectacular reefs without…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

Monty Robot, Plays Ball

We just fawned over Anybots’ dynamically balancing robot (Dexter) earlier this week, and (his brother?) already has a new trick. It might not look like much, but according to Dexter’s developers: Throwing a ball to someone is difficult, but even more difficult is using visual information of a ball in flight to put your hand…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

WEB Radiator: For the Lair

FACT: One of Gizmodo’s esteemed weekend writers will soon develop superpowers to defend the good citizens of the world from the evils of radioactive fly-mutant aliens. But he will not defend the earth alone. No, he will require the assistance of other slightly-lesser-super-powered sidekicks…or at least some normal guys who know how to take a…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

XM Canada Nearly DOUBLES Fees

XM Radio Online (XMRO) has been a free service to XM subscribers since its introduction. But starting September 1st, new Canadian subscribers will have to pay another $9.99 (Canadian cash) to listen to their subscription online. Existing subscribers will only be charged an extra $1 until Sep 2008 when they too will hand over their…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

Sony Dropping Blu-ray to $300?

Just last week Sony bigwig Stan Glasgow dropped word that their BDP-S300 Blu-ray player pricing would be getting cut to $600. But TV Week reports that during this announcement, Glasgow also mentioned that he saw Blu-ray dropping as low as $299 this year. https://gizmodo.com/sony-cuts-prices-on-latest-blu-ray-player-to-599-239765 I don’t see the merit of purchasing a $600 BDP-S300 since…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

Apple/YouTube Spank iPhone Skin Maker For This Video

For those who tuned in a little late, we’ll run you through the story. It all starts when one guy makes an iPhone skin that can run on his PocketPC. For a few days before Chinese New Year, I’ve actually been quite busy developing my very own iPhone interface for the PocketPC. After looking at…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 4 '07

Vadhò: Hydrogen Power, Jet Styling

Let’s face it, any car—no matter how fast or sexy—is still out-cooled by “Maverick” and whatever he’s flying these days. But the Giugiaro Vadho, or Vadhò, is the greatest fusion of car and jet since the Batmobile. And the ubervehicle is eco-friendly because it’s powered by BMW’s V12 Hydrogen 7 engine. Here’s more on the…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Von Zios: Watch, Tableclock and Worm

Have you spent so much on your watch that you can’t afford a clock? Neither did we. We’re just trying to find some angle to support the Von Zios. While the Von Zios wears like a normal watch, the links can snap together allowing for a rigid support structure. We don’t necessarily like the idea…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Top 12 Failed Japanese Inventions

Uebanet put together a collection of 12 Japanese inventions that “never quite took off”. It’s tough to pick a favorite from the list, but I do enjoy the Hair Blocker. While apparently designed to prevent females/hippies/80s rockers from getting hair in their noodles, it doubles as a intimidating lion mane or cheery sunshine hat. Our…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Time Launcher Clock: Catapults Self Esteem

We’re not sure exactly how time is “launched” with the $58 Time Launcher M clock, but we like the inside-out philosophy. Through watching the gears move by the second, we pretend that we have some level of understanding regarding how mechanical clocks actually work. And then when friends come over to admire the clock, we…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Top 10 Gadget Dogs: A Gallery

Man’s best friend may be the dog, but dogs have since moved on. They too answer to the all-powerful consumer culture driving them to have the latest and greatest gadgets. And there is nothing we can do about it. Our gallery is a reflection of this phenomenon, and a tribute to the dogs who used…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Pill Towel: Do Not Take on any Stomach

The Pill Towel is the official weapon of the domesticated James Bond. Stored in an ordinary pill pack, a few drops of water transforms this ordinary-looking pill into a 11×9″ multipurpose cloth of doom. Your windows will never know what hit ’em. $12 for 16. Product Page [via uberreview]

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

Touch Senses Combo Set: Windows Vista Keyboard with Confusing Name

AMEX Digital just announced their new Touch Senses wireless keyboard for Windows Vista. It’s a media button-heavy keyboard that communicates on the 2.4G band up to 20 feet from your computer. Powered by 4 AAA batteries, the Touch Senses only lasts a somewhat disappointing two months before you realize that you never have AAAs on…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Mar 3 '07

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Harman Kardon Guide+Play: First Video

Intel to Mass Produce Phase-Change Memory In 2007

Tricorder Invented, For Realz

LEDs for Outside: Light the Earth, Spite the Sun

Frankenfight: Best Tax Software

My Cat Vs. The Dragonfly, The Battle to End All Battles

Every Video Card, Ranked

C-Quester U-Boats, Because Swimming is for Poors

Monty Robot, Plays Ball

WEB Radiator: For the Lair

XM Canada Nearly DOUBLES Fees

Sony Dropping Blu-ray to $300?

Apple/YouTube Spank iPhone Skin Maker For This Video

Vadhò: Hydrogen Power, Jet Styling

Von Zios: Watch, Tableclock and Worm

Top 12 Failed Japanese Inventions

Time Launcher Clock: Catapults Self Esteem

Top 10 Gadget Dogs: A Gallery

Pill Towel: Do Not Take on any Stomach

Touch Senses Combo Set: Windows Vista Keyboard with Confusing Name

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)

A Dangerous Bacteria Is Moving Up the East Coast. Here’s What That Means for You

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