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1-888-FACETIME Might Be The Future of AppleCare

The line Apple set up for users to test out FaceTime is a great idea, but it might be leading to something bigger. The rep I spoke with mentioned that this is a trial for video calls with AppleCare. https://gizmodo.com/call-apple-to-test-out-facetime-with-a-real-person-5572770 If feedback is positive, I was told, you might soon have the option to call…

Tech News Adam Feldman Jun 25

How to make your clothes waterproof using the power of physics

Learn a trick that makes fabrics temporarily waterproof. Short answer: start wearing them really tight. Eighties leggings tight. Pour water on a loose handkerchief and it will soak right in. That’s not the hanky’s fault. It was designed to soak things up, and must be honestly grateful that this time around the liquid it is…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Jun 25

13 of science fiction’s baddest convicts

My, how we do love a bad boy — and here are a baker’s dozen of some of the worst of the worst that scifi movies, TV, and videogames have to offer. SNAKE PLISSKEN IMPRISONED FOR: Armed robbery of a federal installation Kurt Russell in Escape from New York If you’re gonna spring a guy…

io9 Marc Bernardin Jun 25

StealthArmor Is A More Attractive “Fix” For iPhone 4 Reception Than A Bumper Case

Supposedly iPhone 4 reception issues are fixed if you just hold the device differently (uncomfortable and awkward!) or put it in a Bumper case (ugly!). This StealthArmor for the iPhone 4 might be the first attractive pseudo-solution. http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band StealthArmor appears to be more of a self-adhesive covering than a case, but it’s supposed to keep…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Jun 25

Lightning Interview: How James Dyson Could’ve Fixed the Oil Disaster

Sir James Dyson, the man behind the bagless vacuum and the bladeless fan, designs products that solve problems. We caught up with him and talked about one of the biggest engineering problems the world currently faces: the Gulf oil disaster. https://gizmodo.com/dyson-dc25-blueprint-in-photos-5375264 Dyson’s design ethos is all about solving problems by removing the extra. He famously…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jun 25

Solar-powered blimp crosses the English Channel

The blimp, everyone’s favorite steampunk mode of transportation, has gotten an eco-friendly upgrade. Solar-powered airship Nephilios represents the culmination of a years-long French project to build a completely carbon-neutral flying machine. In a first for blimps, what’s on the outside of the ship’s main balloon is just as important as what’s contained inside. Although the…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 25

Test Notes: iPhone 4 Camera

The best camera is the one you have with you, so I carry a very nice point-and-shoot everywhere. Nothing else has been good enough. But the iPhone 4 is. https://gizmodo.com/canon-s90-review-itll-never-leave-my-pocket-except-wh-5393112 Five megapixels is good enough. Photos are “real camera” size. I’ve always wanted a point-and-shoot camera that’s frozen at 5 or 6 megapixels, with the…

Tech News Matt buchanan & woody allen jang Jun 25

Which animals make war, other than humans?

Earlier this week, the New York Times covered a study that proved chimps make war on each other, slaughtering enemies and eating their children. But does that really count as “war”? https://gizmodo.com/the-deadly-inheritance-of-chimps-and-humans-5569991 Mark Moffett, author of Adventures Among Ants, told io9 that what chimps do isn’t war. He believes that ants are the only other…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jun 25

Apple Stops Replacing Shattered iPhone 4s After 50 Units

Apple has replaced 50 iPhones 4s with shattered backs so far, including the one that our intern Ryan Salerno dropped in the first day. According to what the Apple Store genius told him, Apple won’t replace any more units. https://gizmodo.com/i-accidentally-broke-my-iphone-4-on-day-one-5572227 This morning, three Gizmodo readers wrote to tell us that Apple had replaced their shattered…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 25

How To Build A DIY Nuke

The scariest thing is that building your own nuke doesn’t seem as hard as it should be. Dangerous and expensive? Yes. Impossible? Not so much. Kim Jong Il, please don’t read this. The list of items you’ll need: • $10 million • 150 acres of open space • A workshop • A lathe, a furnace,…

Tech News Casey Chan Jun 25

Sorcerer’s Apprentice turns Nic Cage into Mickey Mouse

When we found out that Disney was making a live action Sorcerer’s Apprentice with Nic Cage as the creepy-haired old man wizard, we knew the famous “mops scene” from Fantasia was inevitable. And here it is. So what do you think – homage or horror? Clearly, this is a “geared towards the kiddies” moment, and…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 25

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Cursing Chronicles

How do you turn a gritty, straight-ahead science fiction drama like Fox’s late, lamented Terminator show into a dirty, filthy laugh riot? Easy: Insert bleeped-out profanity. You’re welcome, Friday. [Twitter]

Television Marc Bernardin Jun 25

If You Have These iPhone 4 Problems, You Should Exchange Your Phone

We’ve been getting trouble reports from users about their iPhone 4, especially around the antenna reception/dropped calls issue. There are smaller factory defects as well, and thankfully they’re not as widespread, which means you can exchange your phone. http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band From what we’ve seen, these issues are fairly minor (not talking about antenna or screens), and…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 25

Upgrade Your In-Home Movie-Viewing Experience

VCR finally crapped out? Just answer a few questions, email the last one to [email protected], and be entered to win an Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player. We guarantee that Blu-ray Clash of The Titans totally beats your VHS version from ’81. [Rules]

Tech News Gawkercreative Jun 25

Peter Jackson may direct The Hobbit films after all

After Guillermo del Toro stepped down from directing the Hobbit film, fans went insane. Especially when the name Brett Ratner was cruelly tossed around as a replacement. But it looks like Peter Jackson is stepping in to save the day. THR is reporting that Jackson is currently in negotiations to direct the film and pick…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 25

Red wine can stop blindness…and maybe keep you young, too

Too much wine can blur your vision in the short term. But over the long haul? It could prevent blindness, thanks to resveratrol, an anti-aging compound found in red wine. And that’s just the beginning of its benefits. One of the main causes of blindness, particularly for older patients, is uncontrollable blood vessel growth in…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 25

Watching the World Cup in 3D: The (More) Beautiful Game

The recent wave of 3D has been all about action and spectacle, taking us from Tim Burton’s Wonderland to James Cameron’s Pandora. Today I had a much different three-dimensional experience, one that was subtle and extremely promising: the World Cup. https://gizmodo.com/review-alice-in-wonderland-3d-doesnt-need-the-3d-5486765 Whether we like it or not, 3D is happening. At this point, most blockbuster…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jun 25

We Missed This: iPhone 4 Requires OS 10.5.8

For Mac users, the iPhone 3G and 3GS required OS 10.4 to sync. And while we’re a little late on reporting it, we know it will affect some users all the same. iPhone 4 requires OS 10.5. For many of us, it doesn’t matter. We’re on OS 10.6 by now. But there’s no real logic…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 25

Strap on your swords and grab your bag of holding – it’s the D&D comic book!

In August, IDW is debuting its new Dungeons & Dragons comic, and we’ve got a sneak peek for you. Get ready for swashbuckling, monstery action. From the official solicitation: Take your first strides on a long and majestic adventure-fight to stay alive-fight for honor-fight for glory!In this special issue you’ll get two stories introducing you…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz Jun 25

Gadget Deals of the Day

I picked up my iPhone yesterday. Then I dropped it. I could turn to booze to dull the pain, or I could take a proactive solution and Dealz away the pain! The deals look great today, especially the free coffee. https://gizmodo.com/the-iphone-4-review-by-you-5570100 Top Deals: • 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz Cherry Red…

Tech News Ryan F. Salerno Jun 25

1-888-FACETIME Might Be The Future of AppleCare

How to make your clothes waterproof using the power of physics

13 of science fiction’s baddest convicts

StealthArmor Is A More Attractive “Fix” For iPhone 4 Reception Than A Bumper Case

Lightning Interview: How James Dyson Could’ve Fixed the Oil Disaster

Solar-powered blimp crosses the English Channel

Test Notes: iPhone 4 Camera

Which animals make war, other than humans?

Apple Stops Replacing Shattered iPhone 4s After 50 Units

How To Build A DIY Nuke

Sorcerer’s Apprentice turns Nic Cage into Mickey Mouse

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Cursing Chronicles

If You Have These iPhone 4 Problems, You Should Exchange Your Phone

Upgrade Your In-Home Movie-Viewing Experience

Peter Jackson may direct The Hobbit films after all

Red wine can stop blindness…and maybe keep you young, too

Watching the World Cup in 3D: The (More) Beautiful Game

We Missed This: iPhone 4 Requires OS 10.5.8

Strap on your swords and grab your bag of holding – it’s the D&D comic book!

Gadget Deals of the Day

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