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Genre Films Have Three Shots At Winning A “Best Picture” Oscar

Hollywood has finally revealed the massive new list of Academy Award nominations — and a few other awards for “excellence” — this week. You’ll never guess which nominations Land of The Lost and Transformers 2 snagged. First up the Oscar nominations, BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Matt Damon, Invictus Woody Harrelson, The Messenger Christopher Plummer, The Last…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 2 '10

Sony Launches Vaio E Series Today: Core i5 Notebooks, in Technicolor

There may be only one build of the Sony Vaio E notebook you can buy today, but your coloring options are equal parts expansive and aggressive. Even beyond the plumage, though, you’re looking at a nice little set-up. It’s easy to be distracted by the glare of the “Caribbean Green” and “Hibiscus Pink” color schemes,…

Tech News Brian Barrett Feb 2 '10

Toshiba’s Portégé M780 Convertible Laptop Has A Multitouch Screen For Windows 7 Gestures

Toshiba’s Portégé series has been gifted a new model, if leaks from Italy are anything to go by. It’s not a super light R600-type model, with the Portégé name also being applied to the convertible M range too. The M780 is a 12.1-inch laptop with a 1200 x 800 TruBright LED backlit screen. Multitouch support…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Will Marvel Really Exhume X-Men’s Greatest Moment Again?

Is Marvel Comics really going to bring Jean Grey back from the dead for a second time? A new promotional image for their worryingly-named Second Coming event teases that very possibility more than ever. After years of teasing, the new promo for Second Coming is the strongest suggestion yet that Cable supporting character Hope –…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Feb 2 '10

You Can Make this Coffee Can Lamp

For about $24 in parts and 20 minutes’ worth of drilling/bolting, this coffee can lamp can be yours. Just be ready for all the “nice cans” jokes to pour in at your decor’s expense. [ReadyMade via Unplggd]

Tech News Mark Wilson Feb 2 '10

iDrift Gaming Peripheral Concept For The iPad Will Be A Reality Soon, I’m Sure

The iPad’s not even on sale yet, but that hasn’t stopped designer Michael Greenberg from imagining a gaming peripheral for it. Like the wheels built for the Wiimote, the iDrift could help aid in turning sharp corners when gaming. [Yanko]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

First Rumors Of Avatar 2’s Actual Plot, Plus Bill Nighy’s Casting Confirms A Doctor Who Plot Twist

There’s a rumor about Avatar 2’s story, even as a Mad Max rumor is debunked. And Bill Nighy joins Doctor Who in a spoilery role. Terry O’Quinn spills Lost info. And Fringe will be heart-breaking. Plus Wolfman and Caprica spoilers. Avatar 2: The inevitable sequel will be a huge war movie, with war breaking out…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Feb 2 '10

Steve Wozniak Update on His Prius Problems

Steve Wozniak has commented in Gizmodo about his problems with his beloved Toyota Prius, its faulty acceleration software, and his problems reporting this to both Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He’s frustrated, and completely right. https://gizmodo.com/steve-wozniak-explains-that-faulty-software-caused-his-5462004 Here’s the latest news I just got. Once again, thanks for your time. We called Toyota…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Feb 2 '10

Captain Picard Laments Twitter, Lauds the iPhone

As of today, I will never tweet again. Meanwhile, expect a hammer to be taken to every HTC/RIM handset within my reach. Jean-Luc Picard* has arrived from the future to capture a humpback whale and set technology straight. * I know that Patrick Stewart is a real actor and that Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional…

Tech News Mark Wilson Feb 2 '10

“Proof” of Apple iPad Webcam Is Dubious

While I’m the first person who wants a webcam on the Apple iPad, this is just ridiculous: A Kansas-based repair web site is claiming that they just got the iPad’s frame part, which shows a hole for the camera. Really? https://gizmodo.com/guess-the-apple-tablet-features-win-one-for-yourself-5451391 The question here is: How some obscure repair shop got parts for the Apple…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Feb 2 '10

Walmart and Best Buy Give Up on Used Games Business

Select Walmarts and Best Buys housed E-Play kiosks to accept used games. E-Play folded, and neither retailer found continuing the experiment worth the hassle. Just save your old media while it lasts, kids. Two words: collector’s items. [IndustryGamers via Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/walmart-best-buy-close-down-trade-in-kiosks-5461878

Tech News Mark Wilson Feb 2 '10

Rumor: BlackBerry OS 5.2 Launching This Year, OS 6.0 Now Being Worked On

As someone who’s using v5.0.0.321, I’m very interested in hearing that BGR’s sources have tipped them off to the possibility that not only has RIM started work on OS 6.0, but OS 5.2 should be released this year. [BGR]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Wooden AT-AT Lamp Is Still No Match For Rebel Snowspeeders

As someone who has an original AT-AT taking pride of place in her lounge, Lifegood Design’s AT-AT lamp has just been offered adoption by yours truly. [Lifegood via Design-Milk via Katiesol]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Waterproof, Shockproof and Crushproof: Olympus’ µTOUGH 8010 and 6020 Cameras

Dan was lamenting the fact that Fujifilm’s XP10 made him feel even more of a couch-potato than usual, but I’ve got to say, after owning one of Olympus’ µTOUGHs before, there’s a lot you can do with a waterproof cam. https://gizmodo.com/in-which-the-fujifilm-xp10-toughcam-mocks-my-sedentary-5462003 If you’re even remotely clumsy, then it’s a practical investment. If you occasionally go…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Nokia Releasing Maemo 6 Phones Later This Year, Symbian 4 Next Year

Great news—according to Nokia Taiwan’s general manager Michael Hsu, they’re going to be launching Symbian^3 in the third quarter of 2010, and the Android-looking Symbian^4 in early 2011. Maemo 6, meanwhile, will be seen on Nokia phones in the second half of 2010. [Digitimes] https://gizmodo.com/symbian-4-to-launch-next-year-looks-nice-so-far-5448903

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Olympus’ SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ Have New Background Defocusing Feature For Fake SLR-Trickery

If you’ve got your heart set on a new bridge camera from Olympus, here are the decisions you need to make—would you prefer a 15x or 30x optical zoom, and 12 or 14-megapixels? If you think you can be quite comfortable with 15x optical zoom and a 12-megapixel sensor, then the SP-600UZ is the mystery…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Sony Ericsson Adds Windows Mobile 6.5.3 To Eco-Friendly Aspen Phone

Sony Ericsson‘s image has been given a lift with the Aspen smartphone—which they’re billing as the “latest addition to Sony Ericsson’s Greenheart portfolio.” But that’s now what’s piqued our interests—this baby’s packin’ Windows Mobile 6.5.3. It’s the first handset to run on the latest version of WinMo, and it’s surprisingly a huge step up over…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 2 '10

Heroes Is Like Beating Your Head Against A Brick Wall For Ten Years

It’s hard to argue with a Heroes episode that’s about Peter and Sylar beating a giant brick wall for years on end. That’s how we all feel, watching this show! I’ve drunk some scotch and I’m ready for recappage. I’m also fortifying myself with Cadbury chocolate digestives during this episode, called “The Wall,” and I…

Television Annalee Newitz Feb 2 '10

Steve Wozniak Explains That Faulty Software Caused His Car Troubles

Uh oh. Steve Woz is having some “very scary” trouble with his 2010 Toyota Prius. At a recent event in San Francisco he went off topic and talked about how faulty software is to blame for his car’s accelerator troubles: Toyota has this accelerator problem we’ve all heard about. Well, I have many models of…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Feb 2 '10

In Which the Fujifilm XP10 Toughcam Mocks My Sedentary Lifestyle and I Tell It What’s What

Mountain climbing. Cliff jumping. Cross-country skiing. Those are the kinds of activities the XP10 would be great at capturing. But I stay in my pajamas until 4:00 PM and do not appreciate the XP10’s implicit condescension. Who do you think you are, XP10? Just because you’re a 12MP point-and-shoot capable of withstanding 3-foot drops, 10…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Feb 2 '10

Genre Films Have Three Shots At Winning A “Best Picture” Oscar

Sony Launches Vaio E Series Today: Core i5 Notebooks, in Technicolor

Toshiba’s Portégé M780 Convertible Laptop Has A Multitouch Screen For Windows 7 Gestures

Will Marvel Really Exhume X-Men’s Greatest Moment Again?

You Can Make this Coffee Can Lamp

iDrift Gaming Peripheral Concept For The iPad Will Be A Reality Soon, I’m Sure

First Rumors Of Avatar 2’s Actual Plot, Plus Bill Nighy’s Casting Confirms A Doctor Who Plot Twist

Steve Wozniak Update on His Prius Problems

Captain Picard Laments Twitter, Lauds the iPhone

“Proof” of Apple iPad Webcam Is Dubious

Walmart and Best Buy Give Up on Used Games Business

Rumor: BlackBerry OS 5.2 Launching This Year, OS 6.0 Now Being Worked On

Wooden AT-AT Lamp Is Still No Match For Rebel Snowspeeders

Waterproof, Shockproof and Crushproof: Olympus’ µTOUGH 8010 and 6020 Cameras

Nokia Releasing Maemo 6 Phones Later This Year, Symbian 4 Next Year

Olympus’ SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ Have New Background Defocusing Feature For Fake SLR-Trickery

Sony Ericsson Adds Windows Mobile 6.5.3 To Eco-Friendly Aspen Phone

Heroes Is Like Beating Your Head Against A Brick Wall For Ten Years

Steve Wozniak Explains That Faulty Software Caused His Car Troubles

In Which the Fujifilm XP10 Toughcam Mocks My Sedentary Lifestyle and I Tell It What’s What

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