Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

XBMC “Atlantis” Beta 1 Now Available

The folks behind XBMC, the cross-platform media streaming solution, have announced that the first beta version (dubbed “Atlantis”) of their media center has gone live on all platforms: Linux, Mac OS X, Windows and Xbox. The first things users will notice is the new skin “PM3.HD”—a high-definition tribute to Project Mayhem III. The announcement also…

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Verizon Launches Dashboard Flash-Based Mobile Storefront

Verizon has quietly gone live with their new Dashboard flash-based mobile storefront. So far, the app is only available on the LG Chocolate 3, but more phones are expected to be added by the end of the year. That would make it one of the largest implementations of Adobe’s flash in the US. The service…

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AT&T Document Reveals Several Launch Dates: BlackBerry Bold Pushed to November

According to an AT&T product sheet obtained by BGR, the Blackberry Bold has been pushed back to November despite several bits of evidence stating that it would be released in October. That issue right there may or may not put the validity of the rest of this information in question, but if you are curious…

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PISCES Exoskeletons Turn Every Solider Into Aquaman

Apparently the military has been working with West Florida’s Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) for several years trying to develop an underwater exoskeleton that would improve a soldier’s speed and endurance underwater. Much like early pioneers of flight, IHMC has looked to nature to provide answers. So far, the project known as Performance…

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Parachute Fail Victim Receives First Implant of the Eon Mini Pacemaker For Pain

Adam Hammond, a former member of the U.S. Army’s “Golden Knights” Parachute Team, has become the first recipient of the Eon Mini—the world’s smallest spinal cord stimulator. After suffering a broken femur, a shattered pelvis and a severed spine in an epic parachute fail a few years ago, it seemed that Hammond would be condemned…

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Audio Engineer Claims that Metallica’s Latest Album Sounds Better on Guitar Hero III

Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd is among those who believe that the distortion Metallica fans have been complaining about since the release of Death Magnetic is not present in the Guitar Hero III version. As he notes: “In comparison, the released CD version is – to coin a technical phrase – smashed to f**k.” So who…

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Da Vinci Sleep Alarm Clock Gives You 21 Hours of Awake Time

Many people swear by polyphasic sleep, or the idea of taking frequent naps throughout the day as opposed to sleeping in one long chunk. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most notable proponents of this seeping method, noting that it helped him be more productive throughout the day. This alarm clock concept follows da…

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The Rotary Phone 4-Port USB Hub Reminds Me of a Crazy Teacher

This 4-port rotary phone USB hub reminds me of this teacher in my junior high school that enjoyed “talking” to her husband on a toy telephone during class. She also named her rings and kept them in little cages she designed (seriously). The running joke in the school was how bat-shit crazy she was—which is…

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“Toilet Paper Researchers” Create 3-Ply Tissue

In what is surely the technological breakthrough of the century, the brightest toilet paper minds at Georgia Pacific have done the impossible—they have created a 3-ply tissue. I know, I know…it’s hard to contain your excitement. Can you imagine what this means? I mean, to wipe with something with this caliber of softness? It boggles…

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Secret Guitar Hero 4 “Instrument” Revealed

Rumors have been swirling about what the mystery instrument would be in the upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour. Our money was on accordion, but the truth is that the “instrument” isn’t really an instrument at all. It’s actually MIDI tracks on your PC. In other words, users will be able to import their own songs…

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Lightning Review: Kensington’s Wireless USB Universal Docking Station Is the World’s First

The Gadget: Kensington’s new docking station is the first to offer wireless USB connectivity. A DVI external monitor (DVI-to-VGA adapter included) and up to five peripherals spring to life when your WUSB-enabled laptop PC comes within a 15 foot range. The Price: $219–$230 The Verdict: I’ll be dammed—it works. If you are one of the…

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Apple Confirms 4GB Nano

Following the appearance of mysterious images this morning, Apple has apparently confirmed the existence of a new 4GB nano. Speaking with an Apple spokeswoman, Reg Hardware discovered that the company made a “limited number of 4GB iPod nanos for some international markets.” Just how many were shipped out and to what countries specifically remains a…

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$30,000 Damascene Straight Razor: Beware of Accidental Decapitation

Using a straight razor in the era of Gillette Fusion seems like suicide to me, but if you are the adventurous type looking for the closest shave imaginable—I give you the Damascene. Hand-forged in Germany with 128 layers of the same legendary Damascene steel used to craft Crusader’s swords, this limited edition razor is not…

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NY Driver’s License Embedded With RFID: Doubles as a Passport

New York is joining Washington State and North Carolina by offering motorists the option to purchase an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) with an embedded RFID chip. The license will enable travelers to pass in and out of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean without having to use a traditional passport. The DMV also notes that…

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Unidentified 4GB Nano Showing Up on Store Shelves In Europe

Oddly enough, there have been two separate accounts of a 4GB version of the new nano showing up on store shelves in the Netherlands. There was no mention of a 4GB nano at Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event, so these legit-looking images have us puzzled. The sources claim that this rogue nano comes in all 9…

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HP Denies OS Rumor, Most Likely Confused With Upcoming Touchsmart UI

HP has denied recent rumors regarding a secret “Skunk Works” operation aimed at developing their own OS to replace Vista. They believe the rumors were confused with a plan to develop a custom touch-enabled UI for their upcoming Touchsmart notebooks ahead of Windows 7. [Electronista]

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Zoom Lens Coffee Mug Helps Keep Photographers Caffeinated

It takes a lot for a coffee cup to impress me. Hell, if no cups were available I would probably have the barista pour coffee into my cupped hands. Still, it is hard not to be taken aback by the nerdy coolness of this zoom lens design. Unfortunately, the cup is only a concept at…

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X-Files to Become First Fox Blu-ray Release With BD-Live

Like 99.99% off all the people on this planet, you probably missed The X-Files: I Want To Believe when it crash landed, burning and smoking into theaters over the summer. Not to worry though—Fox is hoping that adding BD-Live functionality to the upcoming Blu-ray release will help soften the financial blow. Thanks to BD-Live, loyal…

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Verizon May Offer Contract-Free Service on September 21st

According to an inside source at BGR, Verizon is looking to offer a contract-free service starting on September 21st. Unlike their EasyPay plan, pre-payment is not a requirement. Therefore, users could terminate their service without penalty and make upgrades freely as long as they pay full, unsubsidized prices for phones (or bring in their own…

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21 Real-Life Space Cars

Everything is cooler when it is designed for space travel—from ice cream to cars. Speaking of cars, OObject has put together a list of 21 space vehicles that includes prototypes, retro creations like Wernher von Braun’s MTA from 1966 and modern unmanned rovers. [OObject]

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XBMC “Atlantis” Beta 1 Now Available

Verizon Launches Dashboard Flash-Based Mobile Storefront

AT&T Document Reveals Several Launch Dates: BlackBerry Bold Pushed to November

PISCES Exoskeletons Turn Every Solider Into Aquaman

Parachute Fail Victim Receives First Implant of the Eon Mini Pacemaker For Pain

Audio Engineer Claims that Metallica’s Latest Album Sounds Better on Guitar Hero III

Da Vinci Sleep Alarm Clock Gives You 21 Hours of Awake Time

The Rotary Phone 4-Port USB Hub Reminds Me of a Crazy Teacher

“Toilet Paper Researchers” Create 3-Ply Tissue

Secret Guitar Hero 4 “Instrument” Revealed

Lightning Review: Kensington’s Wireless USB Universal Docking Station Is the World’s First

Apple Confirms 4GB Nano

$30,000 Damascene Straight Razor: Beware of Accidental Decapitation

NY Driver’s License Embedded With RFID: Doubles as a Passport

Unidentified 4GB Nano Showing Up on Store Shelves In Europe

HP Denies OS Rumor, Most Likely Confused With Upcoming Touchsmart UI

Zoom Lens Coffee Mug Helps Keep Photographers Caffeinated

X-Files to Become First Fox Blu-ray Release With BD-Live

Verizon May Offer Contract-Free Service on September 21st

21 Real-Life Space Cars

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Is Now at Its Lowest Price, but Only During the Spring Sale Window

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Startup Successfully Ignites World’s First Fusion Rocket

Shokz OpenDots One Earbuds Hit Their Lowest Price Yet Across All Color Options, Including the New Ones

INIU Portable Power Bank Is Small in Size and Smaller in Price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (45W, 10,000mAh)

Humans Were Already Dog People 16,000 Years Ago, DNA Suggests

California Regulator Says Tesla’s ‘Robotaxis’ Are More Like a Limo in the Eyes of the Law

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees