Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Mickey Mouse TV Mount Looks Like Something You Would See In The Neverland Ranch

Indeed, this Mickey Mouse TV mount looks like something you would have seen alongside the robot heads and Peter Pan golf carts in Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. https://gizmodo.com/gadgets-from-the-michael-jackson-auction-from-robot-he-5154579 Still, for Disney fans, this is a pretty interesting setup. Not only does the Mickey Mouse shape provide a clean mount for your TV, it also incorporates…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

Your Internet Connection Is Down: How Do You React?

You are merrily surfing the web when the lights on the modem stop blinking—that’s right, your connection is down. What is your immediate reaction in this situation? Your Internet Connection Is Down: What Is Your Immediate Reaction? ( polls) Flickr” />

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

Panasonic’s 50” TCP50G10 Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Kills Most Of The HDTVs On The Market)

The guys at HD Guru got a chance to kick the tires on one of Panasonic’s latest plasmas, the TCP50G10, and came away feeling that it was one of the best HDTVs on the market. https://gizmodo.com/panasonics-2009-hdtv-lineup-de-mystified-5169098 The performance and feature packed “Full HD” (1920×1080p resolution) TCP50G10 is the least expensive 2009 Panasonic plasma set to…

Television Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

Vandals Cut AT&T Fiber Optic Lines In San Jose Affecting Thousands

Police in San Jose are investigating two incidents involving severed AT&T and Sprint fiber optic cable that knocked out landline, cellular and internet service to thousands of Silicon Valley residents. “We’re treating this as a crime scene,” Lopez said. Four AT&T fiber-optic cables were severed shortly before 1:30 a.m. along Monterey Highway north of Blossom…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

UK Cameraman Turns The Tables On Google Street View Car During Argument

It looks like Google is continuing to make friends in the UK—only this time it’s the driver of the Street View car that was outraged. https://gizmodo.com/buckinghamshire-uk-says-gtfo-to-google-street-view-via-5196359 A local photographer in the village of Wool in Dorset spotted the Google car mapping the area and decided to capture a few shots of it. The driver of…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

Brilliant Bulbdial Clock Becomes a Reality

Last year David Friedman from Ironic Sans conceptualized a Bulbdial clock that works like a sundial, only with LEDs. The guys at Evil Mad Scientist have gone a step further and made the clock a reality. https://gizmodo.com/bulbdial-clock-sundial-concept-makes-a-lot-of-sense-376169 The only real difference between Friedman’s concept and Evil’s working device is that they simplified the mechanics by…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone

As far as powerstrips go, Stanford’s Visible Energy UFO is as cool as it gets. It monitors and tracks the energy consumption of plugged-in devices, and the whole shebang is controlled via the iPhone. The UFO features four color-coded outlets, a lidded bowl on top to store your gadgets (or chips—whichever you prefer) and a…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '09

IdeaPaint Turns Any Surface Into a Doodle-Ready Whiteboard

Chalkboard paint has been out for years but, let’s face it, chalkboards are inferior to dry erase any way you look at it. That’s why IdeaPaint kicks all kinds of ass. That’s right, you make any surface doodle-ready with a few coats of paint. It’s perfect for offices, kids rooms, the fridge or backsplash in…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Slap Widgets Bring Physical Controls To Multitouch

Everyone knows that the future is in multitouch devices, but some may find it difficult to go cold turkey with their physical peripherals. Researchers believe that Slap Widgets might be a solution. A team from RWTH Aachen University in Germany and UC San Diego have been working together to develop Silicone Illuminated Active Peripherals, or…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Toto Neorest Toilets Now Clean Up After Your Chili and Cheese Nightmare

Toto toilets are word-renowned for their high-techitude, but a new upgrade takes things a step further. Their Neorest toilets are now self-cleaning. Did you just participate in a chili dog eating contest? Worry not, because the Neorest now whips up a tornado flush that can tackle anything that might stick to the inside of the…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Ctrl-Alt-Del Cushions Reboot Your Living Room Style

Mac fans have their OSX pillows and now Windows dorks have their own Ctrl-Alt-Del version. https://gizmodo.com/os-x-throw-pillows-available-now-to-dork-up-the-place-5131394 Picking up the set will cost you $60, but I feel that it is time to take a stand against the throw pillow scourge. Whenever I see a mount of pillows on a piece of furniture I want to…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

What is the Best Amusement Park Ride You Have Ever Been On?

The Spring weather I am experiencing has really put me in a summer mindset. The other day it was grilling and today it’s all about amusement parks. So, my question to you is: what is the best amusement park ride you have ever been on and why?

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Barnes and Noble May Jump Into e-Reader Market

If we have learned anything from Blockbuster it’s that you need to embrace technology while you can. So, it makes sense that Barnes and Noble may be plotting their own e-Reader device. https://gizmodo.com/blockbuster-is-on-its-deathbed-5201935 Rumor has it that the bookseller is partnering with a manufacturer and a cellular carrier to develop the device, with Sprint (like…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Hitomebo GPS Cellphone App Allows You To Record Where You Spot Hot People

A Japanese cellphone application called Hitomebo uses GPS to help you record where you spotted good looking men or women. It also helps facilitate hook-ups. So, if one guy spots a hot girl sitting on the subway he records it. If the girl spots him and records that she thinks he’s hot then, by God,…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

A Wearable Robot Chariot

Designed for amputees and individuals that have difficulty walking, Exmovere’s Chariot is a wearable robotic vehicle that can be controlled by subtle movements in the hips. Because of it’s compact size, users can move about in tight spaces easier than they could in a wheelchair or scooter—and it can travel at speeds of up to…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

R.E.M Spring Will Remove Unwanted Hairs Lubricated By Your Tears

Good lord that looks painful—but the folks behind the R.E.M Spring hair removal tool claim that it can remove unwanted hair by the root without irritation. Mmm hmm…yeah, tell me how that works out ladies. It costs $20, but if you have the guts to try this out you could probably hit up the hardware…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

The Fuego Element Grill Is Awesome Until It’s Swiped Off Your Back Porch

I have a cheap hibachi on my porch—who the hell cares about stealing that? The Element grill from Fuego is another story though—this thing is a work of art. The Element comes in a variety of colors, it has a 24,000 btu dual-burner with different zones for either direct or indirect heating, and it’s small…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 8 '09

Jaromatic Automatic Jar and Bottle Opener Patent For Sale: Only $250K

Jerry Russell has spent 10 years and $80,000 of his own money developing the Jaromatic—a device that can open just about any bottle or can. Jerry is 68 now, and wants to retire. In order to finance his well deserved rest, Russel is hoping to sell the Jaromatic, patents and all for $250,000—or license the…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 7 '09

Duct Tape or Zip-Ties: Which Is Your Favorite Quick Fix?

Where would nerds be without duct tape and zip-ties? Both are useful in a wide range of scenarios (don’t say kidnapping), but if you had to pick your favorite, which would it be? Which Is Your Favorite Quick Fix? ( online surveys)

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 7 '09

ISS Astronaut Mike Fincke Gives Us a Tour Of His Space Crib

Ever wonder what it’s really like to live and work in the ISS? Get a load of astronaut Mike Fincke’s sleeping quarters. “This is where the magic happens,” as they say. I highly doubt that any “magic” is happening up there, but he does have a computer—so it seems the sex life of nerds is…

Space & Spaceflight Sean Fallon Apr 7 '09

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Mickey Mouse TV Mount Looks Like Something You Would See In The Neverland Ranch

Your Internet Connection Is Down: How Do You React?

Panasonic’s 50” TCP50G10 Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Kills Most Of The HDTVs On The Market)

Vandals Cut AT&T Fiber Optic Lines In San Jose Affecting Thousands

UK Cameraman Turns The Tables On Google Street View Car During Argument

Brilliant Bulbdial Clock Becomes a Reality

Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone

IdeaPaint Turns Any Surface Into a Doodle-Ready Whiteboard

Slap Widgets Bring Physical Controls To Multitouch

Toto Neorest Toilets Now Clean Up After Your Chili and Cheese Nightmare

Ctrl-Alt-Del Cushions Reboot Your Living Room Style

What is the Best Amusement Park Ride You Have Ever Been On?

Barnes and Noble May Jump Into e-Reader Market

Hitomebo GPS Cellphone App Allows You To Record Where You Spot Hot People

A Wearable Robot Chariot

R.E.M Spring Will Remove Unwanted Hairs Lubricated By Your Tears

The Fuego Element Grill Is Awesome Until It’s Swiped Off Your Back Porch

Jaromatic Automatic Jar and Bottle Opener Patent For Sale: Only $250K

Duct Tape or Zip-Ties: Which Is Your Favorite Quick Fix?

ISS Astronaut Mike Fincke Gives Us a Tour Of His Space Crib

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

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