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The Chat Transcript of a Tied Up Woman Typing For Help With Her Toes

The instant messenger conversation pictured here took place during a woman’s most terrifying moments. She was tied up to her bed and typing with her toes while fearing that an armed home invader would return. Apparently 39-year-old Amy Windom was tied up to her bed by an armed man who went through her belongings and…

The Anatomy of a Playstation 3 Controller

We’ve seen illustrations like this before, but somehow I still enjoy seeing a twisted look into the anatomy of a gadget—in this case a Playstation 3 controller. [DeviantArt via Kotaku] https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-wii-anatomy-art-is-perfectly-twisted-5356171

Apple On Latest iOS Exploit: “We’re Aware Of This Reported Issue, We Have Already Developed A Fix”

We’ve discussed the exploit affecting iOS devices and that it should theoretically be a simple fix, but now Apple has gone on record and said that it has a solution already: https://gizmodo.com/apple-security-breach-gives-complete-access-to-your-iph-5603319 We’re aware of this reported issue, we have already developed a fix and it will be available to customers in an upcoming software…

A Bumper Won’t Keep Your Dropped iPhone 4 Safe

While Apple’s Bumper is a decent way to prevent iPhone 4 reception problems, it unfortunately—and somewhat obviously—doesn’t keep the device all that safe if it takes a fall. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-semi-solutions-for-iphone-4-reception-problems-5573179 The NYT’s Nick Bilton discovered this sad fact earlier after dropping a Bumper-clad iPhone 4 onto concrete. Thankfully for Nick, the device he was using is…

LucasFilm Retracts Cease and Desist Against Lightsaber-Like Lasers For Obvious Reasons

A while back, LucasFilm sent a Cease and Desist letter to the makers of the crazy-powerful Spyder III Arctic laser because they felt that it resembled lightsabers too much. They have retracted that letter in an amusing way. https://gizmodo.com/lucasfilm-thinks-the-spyder-iii-arctic-laser-is-a-littl-5576742 Basically LucasFilm’s lawyers sent another letter explaining that they’ll retract the Cease and Desist as long…

Clearwire Conducting Trials On Coexistence Between 4G LTE And WiMAX Technologies

We know that Clearwire can ditch WiMAX pretty soon, but the company appears to be intent on keeping the technology in its current plans as it announces 4G LTE trials which include tests of “coexistence scenarios between LTE and WiMAX.” https://gizmodo.com/clearwire-could-ditch-wimax-for-lte-before-even-giving-5532036 Clearwire Announces New 4G LTE Technology Trials Expected to Yield Unmatched Wireless Speeds in…

What If YouTube Made A Movie?

There’s a movie about Facebook, so why can’t there be one about YouTube? Judging by this sadly fake trailer, it’d probably be a far bigger hit. [Jeff Loveness —Thanks, Jessie!] https://gizmodo.com/the-official-facebook-movie-trailer-5577254

Rest in Peace, Google Wave

While I know that it was useful during manhunts and that Lifehacker loves it, I still don’t really understand Google Wave. But no more worrying about this particular lack of knowledge though, because Google appears to be abandoning the project: https://gizmodo.com/first-made-for-google-manhunt-in-progress-updating-liv-5415608 Wave has not seen the user adoption we would have liked. We don’t plan…

Logitech S715i iPod Speaker Dock Survives Eight Hours On A Single Charge

Logitech’s S715i is a simple rechargeable iPod speaker dock which will keep working for about eight hours on a single charge. No pricing information just yet, but there are a few specs. Updated: It’ll cost $150. • Eight custom-designed drivers separate sound frequencies, so you hear crisp, clear high notes, a rich, full mid-range and…

First Impressions of Panasonic’s $1,400 3D Camcorder

The folks of Camcorder Info have gotten their hands onto Panasonic’s HDC-SDT750—one of the first 3D camcorders designed with consumers in mind—and reviewed it. Here’s what they concluded: https://gizmodo.com/panasonics-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-will-cost-you-1400-5598163 In our time checking out the HDC-SDT750, it was clear that the camcorder was capable of capturing excellent 3D images. The recording process for capturing these…

An iPhone App To Schedule and Graph Sex With All Your Girlfriends

I once knew a guy who kept an actual database of all the women he dated so that he could always remember the relevant details about them and prevent awkward mixups. The DateMate iPhone app would’ve been ideal for him. The basic idea of DateMate is that it allows you to enter details about your…

The Japanese Certainly Know How To Sell Slow-Motion Cameras

I have to congratulate whoever is behind these videos advertising slow-motion cameras, because I’m convinced that I need one. The bikini-clad girls and the pudding-covered men are enough to make me want to create an epic slow-mo film. All the naughty jokes that can be made about them aside, it really is clips like this…

Barnes & Noble Is Selling Itself

Barnes & Noble, the company behind the Nook—one of the more popular ebook readers—is apparently going up for sale. [Reuters] https://gizmodo.com/barnes-noble-nook-review-pretty-damn-good-5420216

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Motorola and Verizon Working on Android-Based, FiOS-Enabled, Dual-Camera, Ten-Inch TV Tablet?

We’ve heard rumors of Motorola and Verizon partnering up for an Android tablet before, but this one’s rather interesting. According to FT, the two companies are putting together some sort of TV tablet: Motorola is developing a digital tablet device that will allow users to watch television on it, as the US mobile phone group…

iOS 4.1 Beta 3 Now Available to iPhone Developers

Looks like iOS 4.1 Beta 3 is now available for download in the iPhone Developer Center. We’ll be taking a look and letting you know what’s new since the last beta shortly. [Apple—Thanks, TJ!]

Watch BP’s Latest Attempt To Plug The Oil Spill

Since a containment cap wasn’t the final solution, BP’s making yet another attempt to plug the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf once and for all using a lot of mud and cement. You can watch the whole thing here. The live stream above shows BP’s attempt to permanently stop the flow of oil by…

Android 2.2 Updates For The EVO 4G Begin Rolling Out OTA

Woohoo! The promised Android 2.2 updates for the EVO 4G have begun rolling out over-the-air. Anyone spot it yet? [Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/android-2-2-will-begin-rolling-out-to-the-evo-4g-on-aug-5600126

New Smartphone Users Prefer Android, Old Ones Prone to Ditching BlackBerry

The folks at Nielsen have crunched some numbers and noticed that over the past six months new smartphone subscribers were more prone to choosing an Android-based device than an iPhone. But that’s not all that shocking though, is it? According to Nielsen: While the iPhone has been the headline grabber over the last few years…

The Mysterious Box That Refused To Leave Amazon’s Warehouse

I’ve learned nothing during the three minutes that I spent watching this video except that someone’s order just plain refused to be a good little box and leave Amazon’s warehouse. I’d just really love to know what’s inside. Any guesses? I’m thinking it’s a gigantic slinky. The original video was removed from YouTube, but here’s…