Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Panasonic DMP-B15 Portable Blu-ray Player Shipping This Month For $800

First seen at CES, Panasonic has announced that their DMP-B15 portable Blu-ray player will be shipping this month for $800. https://gizmodo.com/this-panasonic-blu-ray-player-is-portable-5125865 That’s a hefty sum for a portable player, but if you have a long road trip planned this summer and you won’t settle for anything but the best, the DMP-B15 will provide around 2.5…

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Heated Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Gadget Makes Scratching Obsolete

If mosquitoes find you delicious, this gadget can help you find relief. Apparently, holding its heat source over the bite “helps neutralize the insect-injected proteins that cause itching and swelling.” Something tells me that good old scratching is still the best medicine—that and avoiding bananas. I seem to recall Mr. Wizard saying something about how…

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20 Twisted Bikes That Are An Affront To Good Design

Late last year I put together a list of completely insane bikes that no one should ever ride. Matador life has put together a similar list, but filled it with more artsy and chopper-inspired designs. https://gizmodo.com/10-insane-bikes-that-no-one-should-ever-ride-5100303 The bottom line is you won’t catch me riding one of these monstrosities anytime soon. Although I can’t help…

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Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

The Hulu Desktop app has been a welcome addition to my HTPC experience—and it is looking more and more like I will be ditching or downgrading my satellite service at the end of the year. https://gizmodo.com/hulu-desktop-is-a-peek-at-the-future-of-tv-5272139 According to the poll I ran earlier this week, it seems that you guys are also poised to make…

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10 Gadgets That Will Keep Computer Users From Turning Into Quasimodo

There are throngs of reality shows devoted to documenting dangerous professions…but what about professional blogging? Like other sedentary, computer-focused jobs, we are faced with the prospect of turning into deformed freaks from years of hunching and typing. If you face a similar fate, these gadgets can help. Posture and Eye Strain: USB Vision and Posture…

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The Tota Caddy Handles Cups Of Coffee Like a Suitcase

Using the Tota Coffee Carrier, office lackeys could easily transport up to 8 cups of coffee (2 units in each hand) without having to worry about spills and second degree burns. It’s a simple yet brilliant design—similar to things I heard were floating around Europe. The difference here is that you can actually purchase these…

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Relieve Stress With The Sound of Cracking Knuckles

Like other Japanese “infinite toys”, this gadget simulates a mundane but strangely satisfying experience in order to relieve stress. Every time you bend it you are treated to the sound of cracking knuckles. https://gizmodo.com/10-gadgets-that-provide-perpetual-pleasure-5068177 The gadget also features various spikes that can be used to stimulate pressure points. That’s all well and good, but isn’t…

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Frame-By-Frame Taser Test Shows Off This Guy’s “Oh Face”

This morning, police in Lancaster Pennsylvania showed off their brand new X26 Tasers to the public by electrocuting some unfortunate dude and posting the results online in an embarrassing frame-by-frame test. So this is what Lancaster residents can expect should they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Watch your back Amish folks!…

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Cognitive Scientist Gets All Deep About The Design of Faucets

The folks at Dwell have tapped cognitive scientist and design consultant Don Norman to offer up his unique opinion on the design of several faucets—demonstrating that there are people out there that think way too hard about this stuff. “There are only two things you care about besides the appearance,” he explains. “The amount of…

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What Method Of 21st Century Communication Do You Prefer?

From time to time I like to revisit the issue of communication because the options are constantly expanding and it is an interesting ongoing sociological experiment. So, the question is simple: which method of communication do you utilize most? Which Method Of Communication Do You Utilize Most?(online surveys) [Image via Flickr]

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That Is One Delicious Looking Zombie Torso

If you eat a Zombie, does that make you a cannibal? The way I see it, turnabout is fair play—and this Zombie Gellatin Mold from ThinkGeek will aid you in exacting culinary revenge on the undead. [ThinkGeek via 7Gadgets via Uberreview]

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Alienware Teases Us With “Allpowerful” Laptop Riddle

As you may already know, Alienware has a gaming laptop coming out next month with a name that automatically sets the bar impossibly high: “Allpowerful.” The latest ad in their teaser campaign features a riddle that has been cracked by Larven on the NotebookReview forums. Apparently, the gibberish on the image above reads: The sum…

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Cool.con Reflexology Remote Massages Your Hand While You Channel Surf

This spiny little contraption has the unique ability to simultaneously control your TV and your chronic kidney, uterus or testicle-related ailments. This is truly a magical medical breakthrough product. The Cool.con universal remote employs reflexology to stimulate pressure points on the hand that are said to correspond to various areas of the body to promote…

Health Sean Fallon

DVD Store Seeks To Have Delinquent Customers Arrested For Theft

A locally owned DVD store named Video Hits in Wylie Texas has successfully sought to heavily fine and/or arrest customers that are delinquent in their returns. According to the Video Hits rental agreement, if a movie is not returned within seven days of the due date, the customer will be charged the full retail price…

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Take a Journey Inside Cristophe Claret’s Complex DualTow Watch

The only way to fully appreciate the beautiful complexity of a watch like the DualTow is to take a look under the hood—and that is just what Christophe Claret is doing with this Innerspace-esque video. The most innovative attribute, is its unique single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph with striking system. A single-push piece activates three identically structured…

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Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

Yesterday I purchased a Home Theater PC to supplement my existing DirectTV hardware—although I hope to ditch cable TV/satellite providers all together sometime in the future. What I’m interested in knowing is what kind of setup you guys prefer. https://gizmodo.com/screw-the-recession-how-to-spend-less-and-get-more-5220241 Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box For Your Entertainment Needs?(online surveys)

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CircuitCity.com Is Back With a Limited Return Policy That’s Crappier Than Ever

As you probably already know, CircuitCity.com was resurrected from the ashes of its brick and mortar stores—but it appears that they have brought a questionable limited return policy along with them. https://gizmodo.com/its-alive-circuitcity-com-retail-site-is-online-5266459 From their return policy page: Some manufacturers have implemented returns restrictions that prevent CircuitCity.com from being able to accept returns or offer exchanges,…

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Autonomous Living Unit Crams An Entire Home Into a Chair

The Autonomous Living Unit concept by designer Eduardo McIntosh aims to incorporate all of the functions of a home into a single chair in order to “provide for the basic needs of the 21st century human being.” Apparently, the idea involves installing these into derelict buildings and housing projects where, presumably, the homeless could take…

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Silverlit Kazoo Electric Indoor “Kite” Completely Misses The Point

Isn’t flying a kite about skillfully utilizing the wind to keep a cloth contraption aloft? Sure, there are high tech indoor kites, but the Silverlit Kazoo completely breaks with convention by using an electric motor. https://gizmodo.com/biokite-is-flying-a-kite-indoors-weird-333841 In fact, the only justification for calling this thing a “kite” and not an R/C aircraft is the fact…

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Wall-E vs. Johnny 5: Who Would Win In a Deathmatch?

The question of which machine is deadliest of all-time has already been answered—but it’s the bonus round that will prove to be the most exciting matchup. Who would win in a battle between Wall-E and Johnny 5? https://gizmodo.com/gort-vs-caprica-6-which-machine-is-deadlier-champio-5266054 Yeah, it’s kind of like pitting a puppy vs a toddler…but I digress. Which Robot is Deadlier?(polls)…

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Panasonic DMP-B15 Portable Blu-ray Player Shipping This Month For $800

Heated Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Gadget Makes Scratching Obsolete

20 Twisted Bikes That Are An Affront To Good Design

Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

10 Gadgets That Will Keep Computer Users From Turning Into Quasimodo

The Tota Caddy Handles Cups Of Coffee Like a Suitcase

Relieve Stress With The Sound of Cracking Knuckles

Frame-By-Frame Taser Test Shows Off This Guy’s “Oh Face”

Cognitive Scientist Gets All Deep About The Design of Faucets

What Method Of 21st Century Communication Do You Prefer?

That Is One Delicious Looking Zombie Torso

Alienware Teases Us With “Allpowerful” Laptop Riddle

Cool.con Reflexology Remote Massages Your Hand While You Channel Surf

DVD Store Seeks To Have Delinquent Customers Arrested For Theft

Take a Journey Inside Cristophe Claret’s Complex DualTow Watch

Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

CircuitCity.com Is Back With a Limited Return Policy That’s Crappier Than Ever

Autonomous Living Unit Crams An Entire Home Into a Chair

Silverlit Kazoo Electric Indoor “Kite” Completely Misses The Point

Wall-E vs. Johnny 5: Who Would Win In a Deathmatch?

Forget Ray-Ban Meta, XREAL 1S AR/XR Virtual Screen Smart Glasses Drop to Record Low on Amazon

Pixel Buds Pro 2 Hit Record Low as Google Continues Its Clearance-Like Price Cuts Following Smartphone Deals

DJI Now Has a Cheaper 360 Drone Than Insta360, but the U.S. Won’t Get It

Amazon Clears Out Apple Watch Series 9 With Silver Stainless Steel Case at 48% Off During Spring Sale

What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

Apple iPad With A16 Chip Is Now as Cheap as It Gets, With Stock Moving Quickly in Amazon’s Tablet Deals

Amazon Echo Spot Is Running at Its All-Time Low, Likely the Last Chance Before Prime Day Arrives in a Few Months

Diablo Cody Has Big Plans for the ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Sequel

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

M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy

MacBook Neo Review: No Other Budget Laptop Can Compete