Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

iCooly Clip Case / Stand For the iPhone 3G

If you are looking for an iPhone stand that is a little more sophisticated than a couple of paperclips, you might be interested in the iCooly clip stand. https://gizmodo.com/the-paperclip-iphone-ipod-touch-stand-5057005 As you can see, the clip in on the back of the case is the heart of the iCooly. It can be rotated and positioned for…

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Menacing Underwater Robot Reaches Out And Touches, Horrifies

German researchers have designed an underwater robot with a sense of touch thanks to micro-sensors printed directly onto the robot’s body that are about half the width of a human hair. Because this sensors can be packed so tightly together, the robot would be better able to control itself in strong currents and delicately grip…

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AT&T MyWireless App Lets You Easily Manage Your Account From Your iPhone

AT&T customers can now pay their bill, view all voice and data usage and browse / manage bolt-on features directly from their iPhone with ease thanks to the new myWireless mobile app. So, if you want to stay on top of your usage (especially if you have a family plan or travel overseas), the myWireless…

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Star Trek Creator’s Widow Left $4 Million To Her Dogs

Using money she earned through her voice over work on the Star Trek light dimmer, Majel Roddenberry was able to set up a trust for her dogs to the tune of $4 million. https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-voice-activated-light-dimmer-pretend-youre-t-238715 A domestic employee named Reinelda Estupinian—the person who cared for the pups —gets $1 million and the right to live in…

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Hydroglass Allows You To Shower While Lying Down On a Fish Tank

Showering standing up? That’s for savages. I want to lie down when I bathe—and I want it to be on a bed of colorful fish. I want a Hydroglass. In addition to the fish tank base, Hydroco’s Hydroglass unit can feature a 7-head rainbar, heated aquabed, warm water mattress and other accessories when fully decked…

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Mini MPC 2000XL Sampler and SP1200 Drum Machine USB Flash Drives

I’m tired of uninspired flash drive designs. So it’s shaped like a donut huh? Meh. It’s filled with beer eh? Not interested. These mini MPC 2000XL and SP1200 flash drives are really where it’s at. https://gizmodo.com/doughnut-shaped-usb-drive-reminds-you-its-time-for-lunc-316788 These two drives are spittin’ images of the AKAI MPC2000XL sampler and the EMU SP1200 drum machine—devices that made…

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How Much Do You Know About Space Exploration? Take These Quizzes To Find Out

Think you know a lot about space exploration? Maybe you are just bored at work. Either way, you can test your knowledge about the space shuttle and the space program with the following quizzes. Quiz 1: Test Your Knowledge Of The Space Shuttle. Quiz 2: Test Your Knowledge of the Space Program Over the Last…

Space & Spaceflight Sean Fallon

T-Mobile Roadmap Reveals Visual Voicemail, Dash 3G Release Dates

If this image obtained by TmoNews contains correct information, T-Mobile customers will be able to enjoy visual voicemail on July 16th. The roadmap also lists the release dates of various phones, including the Sony Ericsson CS8 and CS5, Samsung t469 and t549, Rhodium, and Dash 3G. https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-summer-roadmap-details-htc-touch-pro-2-blade-5199416 Again, keep in mind that this is all…

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DDRdrive’s X1 SSD is Superfast and Superexpensive

It may not compare to the io-Drive, but DDrdrive’s X1 still packs a punch in terms of speed and price. https://gizmodo.com/fusion-io-iodrive-duo-is-the-worlds-fastest-ssd-5168424 Unlike other SSDs, the X1 utilizes two types of memory—4GB DRAM and 4GB NAND aligned on a PCIe card. Because RAM can be volatile, the NAND kicks in and safely backs up the information.…

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Haaa! and Hooo! Lamps Have an LED Display and a Price Tag As Ridiculous As the Name

Perhaps the names “Haaa!” and “Hooo!” were inspired by the reaction designer Philippe Starck expected when people got a glimpse of the price tag for his new crystal lamps with embedded LED displays. Indeed, there are 49 examples of the small table “Hooo!” version with a price tag of nearly $12,000. On the other hand,…

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Our Future Life In Space As Envisioned By Artist Alex Wild

Earlier this year io9 pondered the question of what future space structures and cities might look like. For me, the work of Alex Wild really stood out. https://gizmodo.com/the-megastructures-where-youll-live-in-space-5143141 Given that it is space week here on Giz, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to revisit this question and marvel at more of Wild’s space-themed artwork.…

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Dyson Applies For Patent On Kitchen Squareness

James Dyson wants everything in your kitchen to be square because it saves space. In fact, this eureka moment was so profound that he wants to patent the idea of kitchen squareness. Their answer, given in patent filing US 2009/0095729, is a simple one: make all free-standing gadgets like kettles, toasters, juicers and food mixers…

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McDonalds Menu Features NASA Lunar Footage, Chicken-Scented Tape Player

Inside an abandoned McDonalds on the old Moffet Naval Airfield, one can find a group of dedicated digital archaeologists attempting to restore some 48000 lbs of 70mm tape featuring imagery from the lunar surface. In order to do this they needed something to play the tapes. Fortunately, they were able to procure an old Ampex…

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Star Wars vs Star Trek: Which Franchise Has Better Space Gadgets?

Given that it’s space week here on Giz, I thought it might be a perfect opportunity to pose a question that brings up the age old battle between Star Wars and Star Trek. However, this question isn’t necessarily about which movies are better overall. What I’m interested in finding out is which of these iconic…

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HyperMac External Battery Gives MacBooks a 32 Hour Boost

A battery that provides 32 hours of continuous MacBook use? Now we’re talkin’. Sound’s great until you find out that the 222Wh Hypermac external charger costs a whopping $500. On the plus side, Hypermac is offering some smaller capacities at more affordable prices: like a 60Wh version for $200, a 100Wh for $300 and a…

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The Art Of Crash Landing On a Terminator’s Head

In the book The Art of Terminator Salvation, fans can find hundreds of examples of concept art, storyboards and illustrations from the film. As you can see, one series illustrates, literally, how to pin a terminator down using a helicopter. Thanks to this storyboard, John Connor was able to pull the feat off in the…

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ZipIt Effortlessly Opens Those Annoying Blister Packs

Wrap rage—one minute your trying to open a new gadget and the next someone is in the ER with a pair of scissors in their chest. I’ve seen it countless times. ZipIt can help. Unlike the Open X or the Plastic Surgeon before it, the ZipIt is battery operated, so it should be able to…

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Has Piracy Made You More or Less Interested In The Wolverine Movie?

As you know, a rough version of X-Men Origins: Wolverine leaked online. Starting today, we will learn if it ended up helping or hurting the film. How will it affect your weekend plans? https://gizmodo.com/how-to-create-a-blockbuster-movie-in-todays-world-leak-5203474 Has Piracy Made You More Or Less Interested In the Wolverine Film?(online surveys)

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10 Gadgets That Can Protect You From The Swine Flu Pandemic

According to the CDC, the regular flu has killed 13,000 people since January—but the Swine Flu kills like 1% of that and everyone is freaking out. These gadgets can bring you peace of mind. If there is one bright spot in this whole Swine Flu mess, it’s that bacon is not affected. Whew! And I…

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Afterglow Allows You To Draw On Your PowerPoint Presentation With a Laser Pointer

Afterglow uses a USB camera to track the motion of a laser dot—effectively turning it into a drawing tool or a mouse. Now that is something every boardroom needs. At the heart of the system is their special software that can automatically compensate for geometric distortion and track the movement of the pointer even when…

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iCooly Clip Case / Stand For the iPhone 3G

Menacing Underwater Robot Reaches Out And Touches, Horrifies

AT&T MyWireless App Lets You Easily Manage Your Account From Your iPhone

Star Trek Creator’s Widow Left $4 Million To Her Dogs

Hydroglass Allows You To Shower While Lying Down On a Fish Tank

Mini MPC 2000XL Sampler and SP1200 Drum Machine USB Flash Drives

How Much Do You Know About Space Exploration? Take These Quizzes To Find Out

T-Mobile Roadmap Reveals Visual Voicemail, Dash 3G Release Dates

DDRdrive’s X1 SSD is Superfast and Superexpensive

Haaa! and Hooo! Lamps Have an LED Display and a Price Tag As Ridiculous As the Name

Our Future Life In Space As Envisioned By Artist Alex Wild

Dyson Applies For Patent On Kitchen Squareness

McDonalds Menu Features NASA Lunar Footage, Chicken-Scented Tape Player

Star Wars vs Star Trek: Which Franchise Has Better Space Gadgets?

HyperMac External Battery Gives MacBooks a 32 Hour Boost

The Art Of Crash Landing On a Terminator’s Head

ZipIt Effortlessly Opens Those Annoying Blister Packs

Has Piracy Made You More or Less Interested In The Wolverine Movie?

10 Gadgets That Can Protect You From The Swine Flu Pandemic

Afterglow Allows You To Draw On Your PowerPoint Presentation With a Laser Pointer

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