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Second Generation Pogoplug Lets You Share Multiple USB Drives Over the Internet

Like the prior model, the new Pogoplug allows for USB drive sharing over the Internet. It’ll run for $129, still have no service fees, take up to four USB drives, and have Twitter and Facebook integration. https://gizmodo.com/pogoplug-review-share-any-usb-disk-over-the-net-even-5199911 Aside from automatically syncing content with a Mac or PC, you can share and watch movies, listen to…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Microsoft, You Can’t Win by Coming in Last Place

I know Microsoft has only recently broken ground on Internet Explorer 9, but why would you ever release a graph in which you were the admitted worst at a task? The graph above is a JavaScript performance comparison in which the same machine ran the SunSpider test (so shorter bars are better). Microsoft is comparing…

Tech News Mark Wilson

First 3G BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Pics Leak

The true successor to the compact BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is styled like a slimmed-down Bold 9700. And while it ditches the “pearl” trackball for RIM’s new optical touchpad, the QWERTY keyboard has made way for a reworked SureType setup. https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-frankenreview-blackberry-pearl-8100-200244 CrackBerry says it’s been sitting on the photos for a while, but was waiting for…

Tech News Danny Allen

Video: Sony’s Massive 280-inch 3D LED Display

Similar to Mitsubishi’s 155-inch OLED screen, Sony’s huge display is made of individual panels (70 smaller LED screens in this case) and is designed for outdoor marketing. You know, because we all carry around polarized glasses, right? https://gizmodo.com/mitsubishis-modular-155-inch-oled-screen-5377145 The “3D LED Wall” is on show at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition in Japan, and really…

Tech News Danny Allen

Samsung Omnia II Hits Verizon December 2 for $200

I still don’t know why the Omnia II‘s 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen is resistive, but the WinMo 6.5 phone will go head-to-head with Verizon’s own Moto Droid. Leaked docs suggest it’ll be $200 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate. As we noted when we first saw the ai.rs video below, the TouchWiz 2.0 UI looks nice,…

Gadgets Danny Allen

Motorola Motus Android Phone Caught on Shaky Cam?

The Motus is rumored to be a mid-range Android phone due early next year, and if this supposed spy-shot is anything to go by, it’ll look sorta like the CLIQ—but with a flatter, harder to use keyboard. [BGR] https://gizmodo.com/motorola-cliq-review-5381995

Tech News Danny Allen

Will eReaders Really Become Gaming Devices?

eReaders are getting powerful enough to become fully-fledged Internet tablets, but gaming devices? That’s a new spin. Turns out Qualcomm has a detachable game controller add-on for that Snapdragon-powered eReader prototype we first showed you on Wednesday. Take a look: https://gizmodo.com/qualcomm-ebook-display-ups-the-ante-with-full-color-and-5407633 Qualcomm says it’ll be up to the various manufacturers to create devices built on…

Commerce Danny Allen

Chumby Guts Turn Anything Into a Chumby

If you love the oh-so-adorable Chumby as well as some DIY, then the Chumby Guts kit is perfect for you. You can build your own crazy Chumby, but just don’t cry over the brutal product name. https://gizmodo.com/chumby-one-review-totally-frivolous-but-totally-adora-5403517 Chumby Guts are available for $139 and include everything you need to construct a Frankenstein’s monster version of…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Intel Atom’s Snow Leopard Compatibility Re-Hacked

The 10.6.2 update for Snow Leopard didn’t include Atom chipset support, so it wouldn’t work on hackintoshes—but didn’t keep enterprising hackers from finding a workaround. They promised it last week, and now they’ve delivered: Atom support is back, although apparently implementing the fix isn’t the easiest project. Still, the ball’s in Apple’s court now. Is…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

The Real Most Important News From the Google Chrome OS Event (Not)

Forget Chrome OS. The two things you actually need to know from today’s Google event? Sergey Brin wears Vibram Five Finger shoes. And carries a Motorola Droid, not a super secret phone we’ve never seen before. See? https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chrome-os-5408504 He’s a classy one, Mr. Brin. Like our own Brian Lam. https://gizmodo.com/how-not-to-dress-for-an-apple-event-or-anywhere-else-5172160 (Note: I actually do find…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Remainders – Stuff We Didn’t Post (and Why)

Trade in Your DVDs, Plus a Couple Bucks, and Get the Blu-ray Versions…Steve Ballmer Acknowledges Apple’s Gains, Remains Cocky…Sanyo to Build Houses Powered by Solar Energy and Li-Ion Batteries…Sony Announces Vague “iTunes-Like” Store on PlayStation Network for Books, Movies, Music… Trade in Your DVDs, Plus a Couple Bucks, and Get the Blu-ray Versions Warner set…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Get Google Chrome OS, Now

Wow, that was fast. Google Chrome OS was only unveiled today, and it’s already compiled as a VMWare image, ready for download via torrents and gdgt. Techcrunch also has a tutorial for setting it up. [Pirate Bay, gdgt, Techcrunch] https://gizmodo.com/google-chrome-first-official-screenshots-5408514

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

These Two iPhone Apps Made Me Realize That My Love Life Sucks

While trying out Stud/Dud and Single?, two romance-themed iPhone apps, I’ve realized that I’ve got a lousy relationship history. First I discovered that several ex-boyfriends were “duds,” then that one was actually married…to his grandmother. I can’t look anymore! Stud/Dud and Single? are pretty much public record search engines repackaged in a neat app format.…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks

I’ve seen “extreme weather warning” alerts beep-beep-beep across my TV during a show, but someone playing a video game might not. That’s why NY state officials are intending to also send those Emergency Management Office issued alerts over gaming networks. According to officials, the idea is to “reach younger residents who spend more time on…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

An Alarm Clock the Size of Your Bed

This is exactly what I need: A bed with integrated alarm clock, so I can check the time by passing my fingers over it. OK, not true: What I need is a hammock on a beach and no clocks whatsoever. But if I’m forced to use it, I won’t complain. Designed by Florian Schärfer, the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

This Bulldog Is Better at Tony Hawk Than You

Tony Hawk Ride comes with a skateboard controller. You know what that means: dogs playing video games. What’s amazing about this video is just how good this dog is. Impressive! [YouTube]

Biology Adam Frucci

Watch The Asylum Destroy The World On A Zero Budget

You want to depict a Deadly Crack (TM) threatening to destroy the entire world… but you have no cash? If you’re The Asylum, makers of every great Z-grade movie ever, no problem. Here’s an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip to prove it. Watch as The Asylum‘s masterminds use rubber cement for explosions and blow a Porta Potty…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Gifts for Apple Haters

There are loads of Apple haters out there (even some among our commenters), and they deserve great tech gifts just as much as that guy who thinks all PMPs are called iPods. Here are some very un-Apple gift ideas. BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the Grinch hated Christmas, click here.…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Joysticks and Rayguns Are The Latest Gadgets To Get Exploded

Still not tired of the whole exploded t-shirt thing? Now you can add rayguns and joysticks to your collection for $16 (plus $6 shipping) [Exploded Holiday Sale]

Tech News Sean Fallon

One Of Your Crucial Characters Isn’t Working. What Do You Do?

Your awesome novel is firing on all thrusters… except one. A major character, who’s important to the story, isn’t clicking. She’s dull, or he doesn’t play well with others. We asked some great authors what to do about this quandary. Eileen Gunn, author of Stable Strategies and Others: This is more a problem at the…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Second Generation Pogoplug Lets You Share Multiple USB Drives Over the Internet

Microsoft, You Can’t Win by Coming in Last Place

First 3G BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Pics Leak

Video: Sony’s Massive 280-inch 3D LED Display

Samsung Omnia II Hits Verizon December 2 for $200

Motorola Motus Android Phone Caught on Shaky Cam?

Will eReaders Really Become Gaming Devices?

Chumby Guts Turn Anything Into a Chumby

Intel Atom’s Snow Leopard Compatibility Re-Hacked

The Real Most Important News From the Google Chrome OS Event (Not)

Remainders – Stuff We Didn’t Post (and Why)

Get Google Chrome OS, Now

These Two iPhone Apps Made Me Realize That My Love Life Sucks

New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks

An Alarm Clock the Size of Your Bed

This Bulldog Is Better at Tony Hawk Than You

Watch The Asylum Destroy The World On A Zero Budget

Gifts for Apple Haters

Joysticks and Rayguns Are The Latest Gadgets To Get Exploded

One Of Your Crucial Characters Isn’t Working. What Do You Do?

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