Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

10 Creepy Machines From Robot Hell

When machines behave deadly, they are forced to spend eternity tortured by robots like these 10 monstrosities. SimMan 3G: Intended as an instructional aid for aspiring doctors, SimMan can reproduce human reactions like crying, bleeding, convulsions, and even cardiac arrest. And, as you can see, his intense creepiness is sure to eliminate any students that…

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Gort vs. Caprica 6: Which Machine Is Deadlier? (Championship Round)

Gort and Caprica 6 pulled out victories in the final round of the Heavyweight and Humanoid division battles. Just for fun we are pitting them against one another in a final, championship round. Which machine is the deadliest of all-time? https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-deadliest-machine-of-all-time-heavyweight-5264508 Which Robot is the Deadliest of All-Time?(online poll) Stay tuned later today for a…

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MacBook Boxes Make a Great Dresser

Apple packaging is so pretty, it’s kind of a shame to throw it out. If you can collect enough boxes, one option would be to create a handsome bureau like the one pictured here. Unless you go about acquiring these boxes by purchasing a bunch of MacBooks, this would be a fairly cheap piece of…

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Let The Fried Egg Guide You To The Right Path

Indeed, this magical fried egg has the power to guide you to the right path. That is to say, it can help you find the bathroom in the middle of the night. Why would anyone want a fried egg push button nightlight? I’ll be dammed if I know—but if you already have the cereal lamp,…

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Queen Elizabeth Is Getting a Gold-Plated Wii

Not to be outdone by Barack Obama, THQ has sent off a golden Nintendo Wii to Buckingham Palace where the queen will likely receive it and think it’s a humidor or something. https://gizmodo.com/president-obama-gives-queen-elizabeth-an-ipod-queen-on-5194233 Apparently, the gift is really a promotional stunt for their upcoming Big Family Games. https://kotaku.com/the-queen-of-englands-gold-plated-wii-5264383 “BIG Family Games is the ultimate Wii…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Final Round)

The battle between Megatron and Mega Maid was a nailbiter, but I called it at noon with Mega Maid taking 51% of the vote. That earns her the right to face Gort from The Day The Earth Stood Still. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-deadliest-machine-of-all-time-heavyweight-5263207 Which Robot is Deadlier?(poll) Keep in mind that the final showdown between the winner of…

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The Power Pump Charges Your Cellphone With Air Pressure

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for green technology—so long as physical effort is not required. That’s where the Power Pump cellphone charger from Orange falls a bit short. Should you find yourself with a dead battery when you need to make a call, the Power Pump can provide emergency power via a turbine driven…

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Samsung N310 Viral Video Is All Gumby and Looney Tunes

If you enjoy the squishy clay-ness of Gumby and the brutal violence of Looney Tunes, you will enjoy the latest viral video for the 10-inch N310 (or NC310) netbook from Samsung. So what is the message being sent here? The N310 has a colorful exterior? Or is it that visitors to Samsung trade show booths…

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Q-Sound Solar Bluetooth Headphones Are Pleasingly Future-y

I’ve got to give this Q-Sound headphone concept from Shepeleff Stephen top marks for its design. Not only does it look great, it is also innovative in its use of solar technology. After all, it makes sense to power Bluetooth headphones with a small solar panel stretched across the headband—an area that could be easily…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Final Round)

Caprica 6 is proving to be a difficult adversary. Hotness seems to be a factor, so for the final round we are going to even out the odds a bit. No Yul Brenner is not hot…but his backup is. Caprica 6 vs The Gunslinger and a group of Fembots: Which Robot is Deadlier?(opinion polls) Stay…

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What is the Deadliest Machine of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 3)

Not surprisingly, Megatron easily took another heavyweight round over Marvel’s Sentinel. So we are upping the ante in Round 3 with a robot so horrifying, just thinking about it will give you nightmares for weeks. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-deadliest-machine-of-all-time-heavyweight-5262592 Oh yes…it’s Mega Maid from Spaceballs. Which Robot is Deadlier?(polls) Stay tuned for the fourth and final rounds of…

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Storm Synth Watch Tries To Throw You Off With Decoy Hands

The Storm Synth wristwatch conceals the current time by mixing in the real hands with six decoys (the time can be determined by locating the hands with pointed tips). Seriously, can’t we have watches that just tell us the time anymore? Indeed, there is no shortage of watches out there that make it as difficult…

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16-Real Life Cyborg Technologies

Why fight the machines when you can become the machines? As Oobject points out with their list of 16 cyborg technologies—bionic eyes, ears limbs and organs are already a reality. [Oobject]

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Infallibly Polite Alarm Clock Wakes You Up With The Wit Of Stephen Fry

I currently employ a Squeezebox Boom to gently wake me up with classical music—but I feel that the subtle wit of Stephen Fry might better prepare me for my day. https://gizmodo.com/lightning-review-logitechs-squeezebox-boom-all-in-one-5055240 This is the alarm clock that faithfully reproduces the subtle wit employed by P. G. Wodehouse’s most famous character—the valet Reginald Jeeves—as he politely…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Round 3)

The original Terminator was finally dethroned by Caprica 6 in the Round 2 Humanoid Battle. But how will she fare against Roy Batty from Blade Runner? https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-deadliest-machine-of-all-time-humanoid-di-5261049 Which Robot is Deadlier?(web polls) Both the Humanoid and Heavyweight Battles will continue tomorrow. Cast your vote and feel free to suggest a new opponent in the comments.…

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Rebooted CircuitCity.com Launching In the Next Few Days

Last month the corpse of Circuit City spoke from beyond the grave to say it may rise again. Thanks to buyout from Systemax Inc, that will come true within the next few days. https://gizmodo.com/circuit-city-may-rise-again-as-circuitcity-com-5202450 In a video embedded on the temporary splash page, the Systemax CEO claims that the new Circuit City will feature lower…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 2)

Megatron walked away with a victory over Mechagodzilla in Round 1 of the Heavyweight Division, but today he faces a formidable opponent from Marvel comics—the Sentinel. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-deadliest-machine-of-all-time-heavyweight-5261096 Which Robot Is Deadlier?(online polls) Stay tuned for Round 3 of the Humanoid Division Battle later today. Cast your votes and feel free to suggest a new opponent…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Round 2)

Yesterday, the original Terminator won in a landslide victory over Maximilian from The Black Hole. The question now is—how will he fare against Caprica 6 from Battlestar Galactica? Which Robot is Deadlier?(myspace polls) Both the Humanoid and Heavyweight Battles will continue tomorrow. Cast your vote and feel free to suggest a new opponent in the…

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CItizen AIBATO M Bluetooth Watch Can Remotely Trigger Your Camera Shutter

The AIBATO M Bluetooth watch from Citizen has a close relationship with your cellphone. It can alert you to calls and display caller information, emails and news tickers. It can even remotely operate a camera. Yeah, that last feature sounds a little dubious (like it could be used for evil), but rest assured—the watch will…

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What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 1)

The Deadliest Robot Competition is in full-swing with the humanoids—but now it’s time for some heavyweight matchups. In Round 1 we are pitting Mechagodzilla vs. Megatron. Which Robot is Deadlier?(online surveys) Stay tuned for Round 2 of the Humanoid Battle later today. Cast your votes and feel free to suggest a new opponent in the…

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Sean Fallon

10 Creepy Machines From Robot Hell

Gort vs. Caprica 6: Which Machine Is Deadlier? (Championship Round)

MacBook Boxes Make a Great Dresser

Let The Fried Egg Guide You To The Right Path

Queen Elizabeth Is Getting a Gold-Plated Wii

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Final Round)

The Power Pump Charges Your Cellphone With Air Pressure

Samsung N310 Viral Video Is All Gumby and Looney Tunes

Q-Sound Solar Bluetooth Headphones Are Pleasingly Future-y

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Final Round)

What is the Deadliest Machine of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 3)

Storm Synth Watch Tries To Throw You Off With Decoy Hands

16-Real Life Cyborg Technologies

Infallibly Polite Alarm Clock Wakes You Up With The Wit Of Stephen Fry

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Round 3)

Rebooted CircuitCity.com Launching In the Next Few Days

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 2)

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Humanoid Division, Round 2)

CItizen AIBATO M Bluetooth Watch Can Remotely Trigger Your Camera Shutter

What Is The Deadliest Machine Of All-Time? (Heavyweight Division, Round 1)

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