Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Easy Grip Helps You Secure Those Slippery Books

If I read actual books, this Easy Grip would fit right in with my active lifestyle. Its secure one-handed grip technology keeps the book in place while simultaneously marking the open page. That means I am free to read while jogging, driving or arm wrestling. Thanks crazy Korean manufacturers! Available for 9500 Won or around…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 14 '08

UR-202 Wristwatch Features Winding System Regulated By Compressed Air

The UR-103 watches from Urwerk were interesting, but their new 202 Hammerhead Automatic goes a few steps further with a unique winding system regulated by compressed air. Instead of a traditional rotating vane, the 202 uses miniature twin turbines to control the rate of automatic winding. Plus, the level of air compression generated by the…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 14 '08

NVIDIA and Ageia: GPU Physics Engine Nearly Complete

We knew it was coming, and now it appears that NVIDIA’s acquisition of PhysX maker Ageia is about to pay off. NVIDIA has told analysts that that the conversion of Ageia’s physics application interface to CUDA is nearly complete—so if you are running GeForce 8000+ you will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '08

Question of the Day: Does Typing Make Your Handwriting Worse?

Thanks to a first grade teacher who had a boot camp approach to handwriting, my cursive remains elegant despite the fact that I haven’t written as much as a letter in at least 5 years. However, it has come to my attention that in an age of email, text messages and electronic documents, handwriting skill…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '08

Wacky Afghan Engineer Develops Remote Controlled Kalashnikov Burglar Alarm

The infamous Kalashnikov has a long and illustrious history of murder and mayhem, which makes it the perfect centerpiece for a contraption developed by unemployed Afghan electrical engineer Hanif Molavizadeh. With only a small movement outside his window, the device will trigger a “song like warning.” It will then call Molavizadeh’s cellphone which can be…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '08

Star Wars Action Figures Stoke the Steampunk Fire

You would think that steampunk would have gotten old by now, but when masterful artists like Sillof work their magic on products like Star Wars or Iron Man figures, we just can’t help but get swept up in all the nerdiness. Peruse the gallery to see what I mean. [Sillof’s Workshop via Slashfilm] https://gizmodo.com/steampunk-iron-man-our-unhealthy-obsession-continues-357896

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 11 '08

Sci-Fi Movie Inspired Gadgets That Have Become a “Reality”

PC Mag has put together a list of 10 movie inspired gadgets that may or may not have been the inspiration for some modern day devices. While some of the associations may be thin at best, there are definitely some plausible connections there. Still, a flashlight ain’t no lightsaber and an all-terrain skateboard ain’t no…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 11 '08

Question of the Day: How Lazy are You With Mail-In Gadget Rebates?

Rebate sales are everywhere when it comes to consumer electronics. Some of them are shady for sure, but even for the legit ones, you still have to go though a bunch of bs to get your money back. For that reason, I would be willing to bet many of the consumers out there forfeit the…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 11 '08

10 Sex Toys That Are Confusing and Wrong (NSFW)

Rejoice! The week is at an end. You have worked hard and now it’s high time you got to relax and enjoy a “Thank Giz It’s Friday” roundup of gadgets that are pointless, vulgar, confusing and (in some cases) scary. If you find yourself saying “I have that!” a number of times while perusing the…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 11 '08

Rubiks Cube Alarm Clock Puts a Twist Into Telling Time

If this were just a simple clock shaped like a Rubiks Cube it would be cool. Throw in the ability to twist the top row to switch between time, temperature, alarm and date modes and it becomes awesome. Plus, it is priced at an affordable $24.98 and you never have to endure the shame of…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '08

Tame Cube Concept: A Good Excuse is Just a Roll Away

If you are a multitasker that receives numerous calls, texts, IMs, Facebook messages and the like, you may find something useful in the idea behind this Tame Cube concept. Each side of the cube can be customized with a status message of your choosing and can be synced to your devices and applications. For example,…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '08

The Stackable, Smackable Lego Desktop Calendar

Ok, it may not be an officially licensed product, but the term Lego-esque certainly applies to this desktop calendar. In true Lego style, the sections can be stacked and configured into any pattern you choose—and changing the date is as simple as smacking the top of each brick. And we all know that relieving some…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Apr 10 '08

Question of the Day: How Many Remotes Do You Have?

There is no question that having a bunch of separate remotes is downright annoying, but it seems to be the norm in most households. In fact, I would be willing to bet that the vast majority of Americans have at least 2 or 3 remotes lying on their coffee table at this very moment. But…

Television Sean Fallon Apr 10 '08

The Style of a Powder Blue Tracksuit Combined With the Comfort of a Bed

Don’t get me wrong, I like where the designer behind this tracksuit bed concept is coming from. Having the ability to comfortably rest just about anywhere is definitely a positive feature—but the flaw here is not in the concept, it is in the execution. Powder blue tracksuits are not flattering—and stuffing them with padding does…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '08

Dell Tries to Mend Fences With a Laptop Full of Pubes

Yes I know it is juvenile, but if Dell sent you a replacement laptop full of pubes wouldn’t you be pissed? According to one Consumerist reader, that is just what happened after a Dell technician helped him fry an old laptop after instructing him to use it as a test unit for a malfunctioning adapter.…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

Canon’s Digital Rebel XSi Gets an April 27th Release Date

According to the product page on Amazon, Canon’s Digital Rebel XSi entry level DLSR will be available for $899.95 starting on April 27th. So save up your cash—fast. [Amazon] https://gizmodo.com/first-canon-eos-digital-rebel-xsi-hands-on-your-xti-is-350944

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

Do You Have a Home Theater System? Was It Professionally Installed?

After hearing about Kevin Rose cheaping out on a home theater system, I started wondering what percentage of average folk have a setup in their own home. Then I remembered research that suggested as many as 50% of home theater buyers don’t set up their rear surround speakers. So the question here is two-fold: do…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

NapTV: Where the Hell Was This in Kindergarten?

When I was in kindergarten I had a beach blanket, a cot and a bitch named Rose that would circle around us slapping a meter stick in her hand. Where was my NapTV chair with a built-in television? Perhaps my experience wouldn’t have been nearly as scarring had I been able to watch TV while…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

FCC Prepping Nationwide Text Message Alert System

According to both CNN and USA Today, the FCC is expected to announce a nationwide system that sends major alerts to cellphones via text message. Rumor has it that these messages will initially be limited to the English language in 90 words or less and would warn users about events like terrorist attacks, major weather…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

Face to Face Tandem Bike Makes First Dates Last Dates

Not content with looking like a dumbass on a regular tandem bike, Taiwanese inventor Chen Yugang decided to kick it up a notch and develop a bike that is as dangerous as it is ridiculous. Apparently, his new design can be ridden face to face, conventionally or (and here is the real kicker) back to…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

Sean Fallon

Easy Grip Helps You Secure Those Slippery Books

UR-202 Wristwatch Features Winding System Regulated By Compressed Air

NVIDIA and Ageia: GPU Physics Engine Nearly Complete

Question of the Day: Does Typing Make Your Handwriting Worse?

Wacky Afghan Engineer Develops Remote Controlled Kalashnikov Burglar Alarm

Star Wars Action Figures Stoke the Steampunk Fire

Sci-Fi Movie Inspired Gadgets That Have Become a “Reality”

Question of the Day: How Lazy are You With Mail-In Gadget Rebates?

10 Sex Toys That Are Confusing and Wrong (NSFW)

Rubiks Cube Alarm Clock Puts a Twist Into Telling Time

Tame Cube Concept: A Good Excuse is Just a Roll Away

The Stackable, Smackable Lego Desktop Calendar

Question of the Day: How Many Remotes Do You Have?

The Style of a Powder Blue Tracksuit Combined With the Comfort of a Bed

Dell Tries to Mend Fences With a Laptop Full of Pubes

Canon’s Digital Rebel XSi Gets an April 27th Release Date

Do You Have a Home Theater System? Was It Professionally Installed?

NapTV: Where the Hell Was This in Kindergarten?

FCC Prepping Nationwide Text Message Alert System

Face to Face Tandem Bike Makes First Dates Last Dates

Here’s How *That* ‘Obsession’ Scene Came Together

99% of CEOs Expect AI-Driven Layoffs in the Next Two Years

Nicolas Winding Refn is Finally Making His ‘Maniac Cop’ Movie

Apple Is Reportedly Making AirPods Less Frustrating to Control

‘Stranger Things’ Has One More Place to Go: The Smithsonian

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max Review: Wireless Earbuds With Enough Features to Make Your Head Spin

Open Channel: Tell Us Your ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Thoughts

How to Watch the F1 Canadian GP 2026 Live Stream for Free

Amazon Goes Hard on CPU Deals With the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at Near-Black-Friday Pricing

Anker Clears Out 10000mAh Nano Portable Charger at Its Lowest Price of the Year for Memorial Day, Selling Out Fast on Amazon

Anker Solix E10 Review: No Power? No Problem

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: Sonos Can Start Sweating Now

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Review: A Boisterous Stab at Dominating Home Theater

Dell’s XPS 16 (2026) Is Almost Everything I Could Have Asked for… Almost

Smart Glasses With Subscriptions Are As Bad as They Sound

iBuyPower’s Trace X Gaming PC Is the Fishbowl You Want to Swim In

Govee Ceiling Light Ultra Review: AI Art Ain’t It

JBL Live 780NC Review: Solid Wireless Headphones You Can Live Without

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Here’s How That ‘Obsession’ Scene Came Together