Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Unique Mini Piano With Hidden CD Player

CDs may be headed towards obsolecence, but that doesn’t seem to stop manufacturers from coming up with unique new devices to play them. One of these devices, the Japanese made Cathay PK-24, may look like a miniature grand piano, but the only thing it can play is tunes from your CD or FM radio. The…

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High Speed Laser Kills Virus Without Damaging Healthy Cells

A new high speed pulsing laser developed by Arizona State physics professor Kong-Thon Tsen and his son Shaw-Wei Tsen, a pathology student at Johns Hopkins, has succeeded in killing a common virus without damaging the healthy surrounding cells. The laser utilizes the principle of “forced resonance” by vibrating the shell of a virus to “crack”…

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No Google, Verizon GPhone Deal Imminent Says Infoweek Source

According to an Infoweek source, a Google / Verizon deal is not currently in the cards and Verizon is “unlikely to be the first operator to sign on with Google.” This contradicts recent rumors that a Sprint / Verizon deal could come in the next few weeks. Don’t you get the feeling that no one…

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LCD Rims: Enjoy Them While You Can

Let’s face it, spinners and gigantic rims just don’t have the appeal that they once did. So what can a modern Cadillac owner do to take car pimping to the next level and potentially cause dozens of onlooker car accidents in the process? The folks at LCD Wheels just might have the answer. Displayed at…

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Full Verizon Voyager Specs Leaked

If you have been eagerly anticipating the release of the LG VX10000 “Voyager” from Verizon, you will be happy to know that a full spec sheet has leaked onto the web. A recent hands on revealed some interesting details like an external touch screen, QWERTY keyboard, and an HTML browser —but the spec sheet elaborates…

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The OLPC Gets Handed Its Ass…Again

Intel and Microsoft have shipped 150,000 of their “Classmate PCs” to the Libyan government, beating the OLPC to the market there. OLPC is expected to ship 1.2 million of their laptops to Libya, but that may prove difficult given the recent news regarding production problems. [BetaNews] https://gizmodo.com/olpc-production-hits-snag-delay-and-shortage-imminent-315282

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Verizon’s F700 Variant Could Actually Be the Samsung SCH-U940

Last week we mentioned a rumor that a variant of the Samsung F700 could make its way on the Verizon network sometime in the near future. Today, another rumor from Phone Arena has determined that the variant is actually the Samsung SCH-U940, and it is set to make its official debut sometime in the next…

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Apple Hasn’t Given Up on Time Machine AirPort Disk Support

If you kept up with our Mac OSX Leopard Liveblog, you might have heard that Apple pulled wireless Time Machine back-ups with AirPort disks at the last minute. If you were irritated by this development, good news may be on the horizon. According to an Appleinsider source, Apple is classifying the AirPort disk issue as…

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Do Hit Chair: A Smashable Waste of $6000

If you can believe it, the Do Hit Chair is a a $6020, 0.04″ thick steel cube that the user smashes to resemble something approaching a chair. This “customizable” seating solution was designed by Marijn van der Poll and one can only assume that the absurd price tag on this thing is some sort of…

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Spy Shots of Streamlined New UIQ Interface

Other than these quick and dirty snapshots smuggled out a presentation somewhere, not much is known about the new UIQ interface. Although, many Sony Ericsson users will undoubtedly be excited about getting a closer look at what appears to be a much improved touch-based UI. Additional photo after the jump. [Gearfuse]

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DVR Xpander Grows To 1TB For More Episodes of “The Office”

Earlier this year, a 500GB version of the DVR Xpander was released to the joy of those blessed with a common Scientific Atlanta 8300 series box. Using an eSATA connection, the DVR Xpander acts as an external hard drive that allows the user to dramatically expand the amount of space available for recording video on…

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Neoprine iPod Belt Keeps The Tunes Going While You Swim

It appears that consumers will not be satisfied unless we can listen to music in every possible environment —even underwater. If you are an avid swimmer, you might be interested in this Neoprene Swimbelt to help you stay motivated with music while you exercise. The belt itself costs $39.99 but you have to buy the…

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Rumored Google and Verizon Talks Keeps Nerds Thinking About the GPhone

According to Reuters, Google is in talks with Verizon about bringing some of its applications to the carrier’s mobile phones. What they are talking about exactly isn’t clear, but one source noted that the talks have been “useful” and they “could result in a deal.” [Reuters]

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Audiovox Introduces “Anywhere” UMPC With Built-In GPS Navigation

Today Audiovox /Jensen announced the release of their new NVX3000PC “Anywhere” Ultra-Mobile PC with Windows XP/ Vista, Bluetooth, and GPS navigation packed behind a 7-inch 800 x 480 dpi screen. But that’s not all — they also managed to cram in other features like: a 30GB hard drive, 256MB of memory, 2 USB ports, 2…

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Matryomin Theremin Kicks Out Some Weird Jams

Japanese theremin maker Mandarin Electron has embedded a pitch only theremin inside a Russian matryoshka doll dubbed “Matryomin” as a means of creating art with art. For those of you who don’t know, the theremin is an old-timey electronic instrument that can be played without actually being touched. Apparently, Matryomin can be “easily manipulated” to…

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Tin Cans Get a Stylish Makeover as Desktop Speakers

Boost Mobile has teamed up with graffiti artists Mint, Serf and designer Dean Bradley to produce a set of unique speakers shaped like tin cans. Inspired by the tin can walkie-talkies of childhood, these 5-inch speakers won’t crank out a ton of sound, but they will be compatible with just about anything you can throw…

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Black iPhone Mod Costs $2000 For Some Reason

This matte black iPhone or “ccPhone” as the designers at Citizen:Citizen have dubbed it, comes loaded with a “curated series of information,” screen art, video, music, and CCs personal address book in v-cards which is updated twice a year. Why you would pay $2000 for a iPhone that looks like an iPod Touch is beyond…

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Pistol Cams May Keep an Eye on Trigger Happy Cops

Police in both Orange County, California and Newburgh, New York are on the brink of field testing the PistolCam —a 1.5-ounce camera fitted below the barrel of sidearms. As soon as an officer draws the weapon, the PistolCam begins recording both video and audio. Naturally, this technology could prove extremely useful for clarifying events during…

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Lex LED Illuminates Your Bike Wheels With Custom Messages

If you are one of those people who gets off on riding their bike to work while everyone else sits in traffic, you will love this Lex LED attachment. Why? Because, if you have Windows XP, 2000, or Vista you can type in a personalized message in English, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji using the included…

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Guru Watch Spreads 82 LEDs Over Fat Wrists

With its vertical 82 LED digital display, the Guru Watch gives you a “hypnotic” light show before it displays the time, date, or alarm settings. And the look is an attractive blend of both retro and modern styles. It is a good thing you spent years crafting that flabby physique because the watch face is…

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Unique Mini Piano With Hidden CD Player

High Speed Laser Kills Virus Without Damaging Healthy Cells

No Google, Verizon GPhone Deal Imminent Says Infoweek Source

LCD Rims: Enjoy Them While You Can

Full Verizon Voyager Specs Leaked

The OLPC Gets Handed Its Ass…Again

Verizon’s F700 Variant Could Actually Be the Samsung SCH-U940

Apple Hasn’t Given Up on Time Machine AirPort Disk Support

Do Hit Chair: A Smashable Waste of $6000

Spy Shots of Streamlined New UIQ Interface

DVR Xpander Grows To 1TB For More Episodes of “The Office”

Neoprine iPod Belt Keeps The Tunes Going While You Swim

Rumored Google and Verizon Talks Keeps Nerds Thinking About the GPhone

Audiovox Introduces “Anywhere” UMPC With Built-In GPS Navigation

Matryomin Theremin Kicks Out Some Weird Jams

Tin Cans Get a Stylish Makeover as Desktop Speakers

Black iPhone Mod Costs $2000 For Some Reason

Pistol Cams May Keep an Eye on Trigger Happy Cops

Lex LED Illuminates Your Bike Wheels With Custom Messages

Guru Watch Spreads 82 LEDs Over Fat Wrists

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