Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Intel Demonstrates Programmable 48-Core Chip

The cores aren’t terribly powerful (described as being like lower-end Atom processors) but hey…it’s got 48 of them, and it’s programmable. Dubbed as the “Single-chip Cloud Computer” (SCC), the 1.3-billion transistor processor one ups it’s 80-core Polaris predecessor because it can run standard x86 software. So far, it has successfully booted Windows and Linux during…

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It Took This Long To Make iPhone Icon Pillows?

I thought we saw every kind of nerdy pillow imaginable but, for some reason, iPhone icons slipped under the radar despite being well represented as coasters and paperclips. Finally, someone has delivered. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-coasters-convert-any-table-into-a-jobsonian-devi-5056186 And that someone just happens to be Etsy user iconpillow. Actually, he has quite a few pillow designs outside of iPhone icons…

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Google Ending Unlimited Free Access To Subscription News

The days of bypassing subscription fees on Google News appear to be numbered now that Google has updated their First Click Free program. Publishers can now limit access to five articles per day before readers are routed to payment pages. Previously, publishers had to make a choice between making their content less discoverable on Google…

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Carbon Fiber, Biometric and Bluetooth iWallet is the Undisputed Fort Knox of Wallets

A $600 carbon fiber and Kevlar wallet ($299 for fiberglass version) might seem expensive, but if you frequently forget your wallet or cellphone, it could be the best money you ever spent. It’s loaded up with Bluetooth and biometrics. Here is how it works: the wallet connects to your cellphone via Bluetooth. When the two…

Privacy & Security Sean Fallon

What’s Wrong With a USB 3.0 ExpressCard?

Well, there really isn’t much you can do with USB 3.0 yet for starters. And people who still have laptops with ExpressCard slots don’t strike me as the early adopter type. Oh, and then there is the AC adapter. You see, in order to supply the full 900mA for each port you will need weigh…

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How to Quickly Convert a Wall Outlet Into a USB Charger

I can’t tell you how many times we have come across USB chargers that can be plugged into an outlet, so why not cut out the middleman and simply convert the outlet to USB? Instructables shows you how. https://gizmodo.com/scosche-powerfuze-pro-charges-your-usb-devices-on-the-w-5392975 Not only that, the guy behind the hack claims it can be done in 30 minutes…

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Twitter Co-Founder Begins Trial On SquareUp iPhone Credit Card Payment Service

Basic details about Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s plans for an iPhone credit card payment service have been floating around for some time, but it appears that his SquareUp startup has finally gone live for trial users—and it looks promising. There are several apps on the iPhone designed to accept credit card payments but, as far…

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Target Tries To Make Gift Cards More Exciting With Remote Control

It isn’t much, but I have to give Target credit for trying yet another unique approach to gift cards. This time, they are attempting to make the card two gifts in one with remote control functionality. https://gizmodo.com/target-illuminates-wii-gift-cards-209559 In addition to storing money, each card can wirelessly control a tiny Christmas mouse inside a shopping cart.…

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Comcast Data Usage Meter Begins Rolling Out To Customers

Starting today, Comcast subscribers in the Portland OR pilot market area will begin receiving notifications that they can access a usage meter via their online accounts to help avoid data overage charges. From Comcast: The meter will first show data usage being consumed in the current month. Over time, it will show the most recent…

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“Hammer, Hammer” Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In a Target

A 39-year old Chicago man walked into a Minnesota Target store on Saturday morning and began smashing tvs while muttering “hammer” repeatedly in a monotone voice. Witnesses also describe him as walking like Frankenstein and having blood on his face. When the police arrived, the man, identified as Jerome Charles Eberle, ran through the store…

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NY Gangs Use Twitter To Plan Crimes While The NY Police Use Twitter To Arrest Gangs

Could those two things be related somehow? Indeed, the turf war between gangs in New York has spilled over into twitter, where they often use the service to trash talk rival gangs and plan attacks. A basic search of the social-networking site for OYG or Jeff Mob, the gang based in the Jefferson Houses in…

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Opere Sonore Speakers Look Like a $263,000 Ode To Spawn

Put a small speaker on a crazy looking modern sculpture and bam! That will be $263,000 please. I’m not sure whether or not the sound quality of the Opere Sonore speakers justify such a price tag, but it does bring back priceless memories of reading comic books in the early ’90s for some reason. [W3sh…

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The Best Cyber Monday HDTV Deals

Before you confirm that Cyber Monday HDTV purchase, make sure to check out HD Guru’s list of the best deals going. According to the list, if you are looking for a 1080p HDTV over 40-inches, you definitely have some options: like a 42-inch Panasonic VIERA plasma for $712 (with coupon code and price protection adjustment,…

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Car Cam Dually Records The Wreck Outside and Your Screaming Face Inside

if you were Tiger Woods, the Car Cam Dually would have captured you slamming into a tree and your wife smashing the windows with a golf club, while simultaneously recording how you managed to injure your face. Of course, it would have also proven whether or not your wife was using the golf club on…

Privacy & Security Sean Fallon

The Talking Luggage Locator Needs Better Range

Unlike most luggage locators, this version plays a 30 second user-recorded message in addition to lighting up like a Christmas tree whenever the remote is pressed. Of course, it would be better if the range extended beyond 45-feet. Waaaay beyond actually. That way you can bitch at the baggage handlers tossing your luggage off a…

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How To Make Any Pair Of Gloves Work With a Touchscreen

There are commercial gloves designed to work with touchscreens, but you can achieve the same functionality with your current pair of gloves using a needle and some conductive thread. https://lifehacker.com/use-your-touchscreen-in-the-cold-with-dots-gloves-5067172 The iPhone screen is capacative, meaning that it requires your finger to complete a circuit in order to work. So, by sewing some conductive thread…

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Are You Going To Shop On Black Friday?

After investigating what I consider the “myth” of Black Friday deals, I’m curious to know how you plan to spend Black Friday. Are you shopping for gifts and gadgets? How will you shop? Or do you have other plans? https://gizmodo.com/black-friday-anti-deals-what-not-to-buy-5411057 Are You Going To Shop On Black Friday?(survey software)

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White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer Compares Censorship In China To American ISPs

AT&T did not take kindly to remarks made by White House Deputy CTO Andrew McLaughlin comparing oppressive Chinese censorship to the practice of American ISPs. McLaughlin, a major supporter of net neutrality rules, made the comment in a telecom law conference last Thursday by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln law school. Reaction was swift from AT&T’s…

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LessLoss Blackbody Improves Stereo Sound With Slippery Snake Oil Science

Step right up and marvel at the latest innovation in audio technology. The LessLoss Blackbody…box…thingy claims to improve stereo sound simply by being placed next to your gear. How does it work? I haven’t the slightest idea. The Blackbody is a high-tech audio accessory which greatly enhances your audio playback experience by addressing the interaction…

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Gifts For Lazy People Who Could Use a Smarter Home

If you know someone who would benefit by turning more of the day-to-day operation of their home over to gadgets, we have several products you might be interested in (and one you shouldn’t be). BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the Grinch hated Christmas, click here. https://gizmodo.com/gifts-for-lazy-people-who-could-use-a-smarter-home-5407612 Husqvarna Automower: Come Springtime,…

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Intel Demonstrates Programmable 48-Core Chip

It Took This Long To Make iPhone Icon Pillows?

Google Ending Unlimited Free Access To Subscription News

Carbon Fiber, Biometric and Bluetooth iWallet is the Undisputed Fort Knox of Wallets

What’s Wrong With a USB 3.0 ExpressCard?

How to Quickly Convert a Wall Outlet Into a USB Charger

Twitter Co-Founder Begins Trial On SquareUp iPhone Credit Card Payment Service

Target Tries To Make Gift Cards More Exciting With Remote Control

Comcast Data Usage Meter Begins Rolling Out To Customers

“Hammer, Hammer” Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In a Target

NY Gangs Use Twitter To Plan Crimes While The NY Police Use Twitter To Arrest Gangs

Opere Sonore Speakers Look Like a $263,000 Ode To Spawn

The Best Cyber Monday HDTV Deals

Car Cam Dually Records The Wreck Outside and Your Screaming Face Inside

The Talking Luggage Locator Needs Better Range

How To Make Any Pair Of Gloves Work With a Touchscreen

Are You Going To Shop On Black Friday?

White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer Compares Censorship In China To American ISPs

LessLoss Blackbody Improves Stereo Sound With Slippery Snake Oil Science

Gifts For Lazy People Who Could Use a Smarter Home

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Chinese Startup Debuts Super-Bendy Robotic Arm for Orbital Repairs

Your Devices Are Targets. Bitdefender Shields Them All — For Less Than You Think

Of Course, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Post Credit Scene Is Another Big Cameo

Proton Just Launched Meet, and It Makes Zoom Look Like a Privacy Nightmare

America’s Latest Unfounded Health Panic: ‘Vaccinated’ Blood Donations

SpaceX Files Confidentially for IPO, Reports Say

Jackery Power Station With 200W Solar Panel Still $590 Off as Amazon Clears Out Leftover Stock After the Spring Sale

The Best Pop Culture Art Gallery In the World Is No More

Forget Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Logitech MX Keys for Mac Refuses to Go Back to Full Price After Amazon Spring Sale

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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?