Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Vietnamese Audiophile Turns a Room Into One Giant Speaker

The details are lost in translation so I’m not entirely sure what has been done, but it is clear that someone with the handle Giahy on the VNAV.vn forum has built one crazy speaker system. For serious audiophiles out there, the details can be gleaned from the extensive photographic record Giahy compiled during the build…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

Somali Pirates Make Hijacking Videos

This home video obtained by Danger Room isn’t from the recent cargo ship hijacking involving U.S. sea Capt. Richard Phillips, but it does give you some rare insight into how these rebels operate. https://gizmodo.com/captured-u-s-freighter-captain-freed-during-daring-fir-5209066 The video takes place aboard the Yasa Neslihan—a Turkish vessel captured by Somali pirates in October. In that situation, the crew…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

Gemini Suit and Other Space Memorabilia Up For Auction

If you missed the Michael Jackson auction, here is another opportunity for you to own a piece of out-of-this-world memorabilia—including a spacesuit worn during a Gemini test mission. https://gizmodo.com/gadgets-from-the-michael-jackson-auction-from-robot-he-5154579 The four day auction will take place starting on April 16 at Regency-Superior Gallery in Beverly Hills. It will feature dozens of rare items that range…

Space & Spaceflight Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

The Mist Bench Is Happy To See You

The “Mist Bench” from designer Gwenael Nicolas utilizes coarse knits of optical fiber that respond to human movement. As you get closer, the bench glows brighter. The Mist Bench is described as a “light sculpture,” and it set to make it’s debut at the ’09 Senseware exhibition’ at Milan design week. So, I wouldn’t expect…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

Do You Play a Musical Instrument?

Today I am hoping to find out whether the nerdly love of gadgets extends into the realm of musical instruments. So, my question is simple: do you play? Do You Play a Musical Instrument? ( online surveys) [Image via Flickr]

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

“Puff” The Magic Firefighting Arduino Dragon

So you are a 2-pack a day smoker and it’s your birthday. Congrats, you lived another year. Unfortunately you lack the lung capacity to blow out your candles. Puff the arduino dragon can help. Puff scans the area to find flames then attempts to “blow” it out with his built-in fan. The problem is that…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 14 '09

On Screen, Mr. Worf!

Not since the Star Trek light dimmer have we seen a branded device with such shameless nerditude as this Enterprise webcam. https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-voice-activated-light-dimmer-pretend-youre-t-238715 The webcam is 720p and features adjustable focus—but the Trek fans will be interested to know that it also has light-up nacelles to heighten the experience. No word yet on a price or…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

9 Rocket Sled Tests

Following hot on the heels of the Mythbusters’ epic rocket sled meets car obliteration, OObject has put together a list of 9 sleds that also involve fire, speed and making things go boom. [OObject] https://gizmodo.com/rocket-sled-attempts-to-pancake-a-car-fails-gloriously-5209769

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

Netflix Job Posting Hints At Expansion To PS3 and Wii

It’s certainly not a confirmation by any means, but a recent job posting from Netflix seeks an experienced engineer for “developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles.” If you read the entire job posting, it is pretty clear that Netflix is talking about consoles in the plural sense. If the plural…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

How Much Money Have You Spent On Digital Music?

The “mysterious” popularity decrease in $1.29 iTunes songs illustrates that there is a financial threshold when it comes to music. But I’ll bet plenty of you have dropped serious cash on your collection over time. https://gizmodo.com/1-29-itunes-songs-mysteriously-get-less-popular-5207516 So the question is: how much have you spent on digital music all-time? How Much Have You Spent on…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

Stanley Level Becomes First iPhone App Designed By a Major Tool Manufacturer

Several level applications have made their way to the App Store but as far as I can tell, none of them has been especially accurate. Stanley appears to have changed that. As long as you calibrate this correctly, you can get near 100% accuracy. In my tests, I was able to zero out on a…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

Staircase Slide Combo Built By The Coolest Parents Ever

At the request of his children, London architect Alex Michaelis installed a slide next to the staircase in their new eco-friendly dream home. Here we see on of his children throwing caution to the wind and diving head first down the slide. But it’s not just the kids having fun: “We tend to have a…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 13 '09

RENNtech Mercedes C63 AMG SPEC.R and Its Radar Jamming System Get a Test Drive

Jalopnik had the honor of test driving the RENNtech Mercedes C63 AMG SPEC.R. It’s a beautiful car, but one of the most interesting features is the radar jamming system built into the rear-view mirror. https://jalopnik.com/renntech-mercedes-c63-amg-spec-r-first-drive-5168541 Amazingly enough, the system worked flawlessly in Jalopnik’s test. The savings in speed tickets alone means that this car will…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

Samsung and LG May Launch 4G LTE Phones In 2010

Nothing has been confirmed, but rumor has it that Samsung and LG are looking to release cellphones with LTE technology sometime in 2010. LTE has become the chosen standard for 4G—major carriers like Verizon and AT&T have already jumped on board. Others are sure to follow as the movement towards faster 4G networks picks up…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

Peeps: Are They For Eating Or Entertainment?

Marshmallow Peeps—Easter’s wonder “food.” You can eat them, you can blow them up in a microwave, you can even use them to control your Nintendo Wii. So, how are Peeps best utilized? https://gizmodo.com/how-peeps-are-born-5187636 What Are Marshmallow Peeps Good For? ( surveys)

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

8 Devices That Let You Catch Up On Sleep Anytime, Anywhere

When I was in college I worked as a security guard in an art museum. God, it was boring. Each day I would wander quiet, empty rooms on the brink of falling asleep standing up. My guess is that many of you endure a similar situation. Like getting up for work in the morning and…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse: Right Click With Your Goldfinger

Sadly, this mouse is not made out of real gold bullion, which would have made it completely insane, but it does go well with your fake gold USB hub and gold PC. https://gizmodo.com/thanko-solid-gold-ish-usb-octoport-232228 What kind of person would buy a wireless gold mouse? In my estimation, the customer base consists of the three distinct personalities…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

CompUSA Re-Opening With 30 New Stores, Invents “Retail 2.0”

CompUSA is attempting to make a comeback from bankruptcy with 30 new brick-and-mortar stores and a new philosophy they have dubbed “retail 2.0.” “We have invented this idea of retail 2.0,” says Gilbert Fiorentino, chief executive of the Technology Products Group at Systemax, now parent company of CompUSA. Fiorentino is also the founder of Tiger…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 10 '09

Japanese TV Show Teaches Mortified Kids How To Survive Zombie Attacks

So, your kids like horror movies huh? Scare them straight with a simulated Zombie attack. It sounds cruel, but I’ll be dammed if it’s not effective. So, what can parents take away from this TV show prank? Well, I don’t have kids and I’m rarely ever around them, but my knowledge of zombies makes me…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

AT&T Putting Up $100,000 Reward For Cable Cutting Vandals

AT&T has announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the saboteurs that recently cut fiber optic cable in the San Jose region. https://gizmodo.com/vandals-cut-at-t-fiber-optic-lines-in-san-jose-affectin-5205620 This incident even knocked out 911, so it’s safe to say that everyone involved is pretty pissed right now. AT&T OFFERING $100,000 REWARD IN BAY AREA NETWORK VANDALISM…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

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Vietnamese Audiophile Turns a Room Into One Giant Speaker

Somali Pirates Make Hijacking Videos

Gemini Suit and Other Space Memorabilia Up For Auction

The Mist Bench Is Happy To See You

Do You Play a Musical Instrument?

“Puff” The Magic Firefighting Arduino Dragon

On Screen, Mr. Worf!

9 Rocket Sled Tests

Netflix Job Posting Hints At Expansion To PS3 and Wii

How Much Money Have You Spent On Digital Music?

Stanley Level Becomes First iPhone App Designed By a Major Tool Manufacturer

Staircase Slide Combo Built By The Coolest Parents Ever

RENNtech Mercedes C63 AMG SPEC.R and Its Radar Jamming System Get a Test Drive

Samsung and LG May Launch 4G LTE Phones In 2010

Peeps: Are They For Eating Or Entertainment?

8 Devices That Let You Catch Up On Sleep Anytime, Anywhere

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse: Right Click With Your Goldfinger

CompUSA Re-Opening With 30 New Stores, Invents “Retail 2.0”

Japanese TV Show Teaches Mortified Kids How To Survive Zombie Attacks

AT&T Putting Up $100,000 Reward For Cable Cutting Vandals

‘James Bond’ Just Can’t Stop Learning to Be ‘James Bond’

Sonos Goes All-In on Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Beam Gen 2 Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year for Memorial Day

Anker’s 5K Power Bank Drops to Its Best Price on Amazon, Thinner Than Your Passport

Dyson V8 Goes to Near Record Low on Amazon (115AW, 40 Min, HEPA Filtration, Detangles Hair)

This Anker Smart Display Charger Deal at a Record Low Looks Like the Last Big Price Drop Before Sellout

Anker Offloads Its Laptop Docking Station at a Black Friday Low on Amazon With 8 Ports Including HDMI and SD Card Reader

Bose Makes a Final Push for the SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker at an All-Time Low for Memorial Day

Forget Your TV’s Built-In Speakers, Sony’s Best-Selling Soundbar Is Almost Never This Cheap

Health Trackers Are Finally Outgrowing Their Battery Problem

Amazon Hits Hard on Samsung’s 990 Pro, Near Record Low on the 2TB SSD Every PC Builder Wants

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

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