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The Philosophical Debate Surrounding the Human Condition Now Includes Furniture

To be, or not to be a comfy place to park one’s barking dogs after a long day at the office—that is the question. Paris-based design studio Samal Design obviously thinks the answer to that question is “to be” as they’ve created this line of plastic and metal Human Furniture for your eclectic table and…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

Cycling PSA Gets the Point Across With a Little Lego Ultraviolence

As a cyclist, I can appreciate the message being put forth in this Biking Rules PSA. As a Lego lover, I can’t help but smile at the cuteness inherent in the violent auto accident portrayed at the end. Talk about mixed signals. But seriously, don’t run red lights. As the video says, we humans don’t…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

Want To See Climate Change In Action? Google It

Wondering how you too can warn people about the dangers of global warning? Google have created a way to make all of us into mini-Al Gores, by adding an Estimated Climate Change option to Google Earth. According to Google’s official blog, In collaboration with the Danish government and others, we are launching a series of…

io9 Graeme McMillan Sep 27 '09

Yet Another Modder Desecrates Fond Nintendo Memory From My Youth

Like I’ve said here before, when a modder takes a perfectly perfect piece of Nintendo lore and makes a hard drive out of it, or turns a classic item from gaming history and begets a USB drive, I weep. https://gizmodo.com/gutted-classic-game-boy-made-into-80gb-hard-drive-5353616 The victim today is Super Mario Bros. 3, arguably the best platformer title in history…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

Today @ Giz Gallery ’09: Last Call!

It’s kind of sad to think about, but after today, Giz Gallery is over. And with our Taser demo at 2p today, we plan to go out with a shock. https://gizmodo.com/at-gizmodo-gallery-09-tasers-5363653 Sadly, the whole “we’re gonna actually tase someone” thing fell through due to a ridiculous amount of red tape and scheduling conflicts, but a…

Tech News Adrian Covert Sep 27 '09

Rumor: Nikon D3s Due Out In October, Adds 1080p Video

An anonymous tipster over at Nikon Rumors reports this weekend that the pro-level Nikon D3 will be on the receiving end of a refresh on or around October 15. Topping the list of expected features and improvements are 14fps and 1080p video, as well as a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens. Things…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

Powerful 3D Imaging Tools Reveal Ancient Secrets

A process known as computed tomography scanning, or CT for short, has revolutionized scientists’ ability to investigate the past. Using devices a trillion times more powerful than hospital X-rays machines, scientists can peer inside priceless fossils without destroying them. Paleontologists and anthropologists face a fundamental challenge in their search for remains of the distant past.…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Sep 27 '09

Courtship in the Year 2015 (1915)

The May 31, 1915 Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, IN) republished a short piece from the Springfield Republican about a playlet that imagines the courtship of tomorrow. Spoiler alert: they ruin the ending of the playlet. A Hundred Years Hence. Springfield Republican. A recently produced playlet of the year 2015 describes the courtship of tomorrow. “The maiden…

Tech News Matt Novak Sep 27 '09

How Harvesting Moonwater Could Save NASA Money

When it comes to cost-saving exercises NASA should consider, harvesting water from the moon to cut down on rocket fuel costs may be one of the less commonly suggested ones. But that doesn’t mean that it wouldn’t work, apparently. New Scientist reports on plans to microwave lunar soil to release water molecules trapped within, allowing…

io9 Graeme McMillan Sep 27 '09

Elusive “Atomic” Zune HD Seen Prancing About eBay For More Than $2,000

Massive shortages, a slick UI and an elusive “atomic” flavor that’s currently tearing up eBay with a $2,025 bid (as of 9 a.m. Sunday morning)? Sounds like there may be something to this Microsoft Zune HD thing. Updated. Now, whether that “something” lasts for the long run—especially with a definitive lack of apps–is another thing,…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

V Gets Cut In Two – More Signs Of Trouble?

Rumors of ABC’s revival of V being in trouble have only been strengthened by the strange decision made by network schedulers to keep the show in its original slot for four weeks, before taking it off-air for four months. Variety reports that ABC have made the decision to split the 13-episode first season in two,…

Television Graeme McMillan Sep 27 '09

Nintendo DS “Sings” Daft Punk With a Little Help From Korg DS-10

The Internet is pretty ripe with cool Korg DS-10 videos, but this is the first one I’ve seen where the "game" got the venerable DS humming a tune alongside the duo from Daft Punk. Sorry if that makes me sheltered or whatnot, but impressed I am, nevertheless. Credit is due to Denkitribe, who used the…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 27 '09

Best Use of SMS Technology Yet Includes Boobs, Of Course

What you are looking at here is a) a seminaked stunning blonde in transparent lingerie, b) a great ad for the new Axe Day and Night, c) the best use of SMS technology yet, or d) all of the above. Click image to enlarge It is pretty simple and absolutely brilliant: To launch a new…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 27 '09

Lego House Gets Destroyed—You Can Cry Now

Total sadness. It finally happened and James May’s beautiful Lego House met its destiny. It has been destroyed. See the results in the following gallery and cry. https://gizmodo.com/the-lego-house-looks-beautiful-from-the-outside-too-5349424 Yes, my friends, now you won’t be able to take a poop in its fully functioning John, made of actual Lego bricks like the rest of the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 26 '09

Dirty Bomb Emergency Kit Appeals to the Paranoid in Me

When I was a kid I saw The Day After, which left me having nightmares about nuclear bombs exploding in the horizon, and looting supermarkets for chocolate bars. Maybe that’s why I’m itching to buy this dirty bomb emergency kit. https://gizmodo.com/how-many-nukes-will-it-really-take-to-instantly-annihil-5348269/ The $250 kit description says: Detects radiation and significantly removes radioactive material from human…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 26 '09

Pandorum Delivers Zombie Mutant Banality – In Space!

If you are going to see Pandorum don’t make the mistake I did and enter the theater without a gigantic bong hit. Reefer is the only cure for space monster ennui! Spoilers ahead. I am not going to toy with your emotions the way I usually do in reviews like these and give you some…

Movies Annalee Newitz Sep 26 '09

Intel’s Light Peak Optical Standard Actually Originated at Apple, Will Come to Apple Hardware

Engadget has it on very good authority that there’s a legitimate reason for the odd appearance of a Hackintosh at IDF last week: Apple was actually the catalyst for Light Peak and is working closely with Intel on the project. Turns out, according to some evidence (documents, conversations) Engadget got ahold of, that Apple actually…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Sep 26 '09

Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge, the Incredibly Rich Techie’s Van of Choice

The Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge, which is so high-end it’s called a “Lounge” and not a van (spoiler: it’s a van), is chock full of pretty much the most impressive array of tech gear we’ve ever seen on four wheels. A short list of included gadgetry: A 32-inch electrically-deployed LCD, Wi-Fi, included Sony Vaio laptop,…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Sep 26 '09

Driveshaft Lives! …Sort Of

This week, Lost’s viral marketing campaign behind DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com went too far. In Texas, they revealed their latest limited-edition poster at a rock concert, complete with a dubious Driveshaft homage. Those following the latest Lost viral attention-grab were directed to follow the Twitter feed @PacesOilChange this week for info about a Fall Out Boy concert deep…

io9 Sarah Hope Williams Sep 26 '09

Sprint Instinct HD Impressions: Shockingly Decent 720p Video Doesn’t Save It

The Instinct software feels pretty damn dated now, and the Instinct HD doesn’t make it feel any fresher. But, the hardware is a deadly serious upgrade: It can shoot 720p HD video and 5MP photos, plus it finally has Wi-Fi. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-instinct-review-best-sprint-or-samsung-phone-e-5014419 It’s also got Opera MIni 9.7 off the bat, a capable, though not phenomenal…

Gadgets Matt Buchanan Sep 26 '09

The Philosophical Debate Surrounding the Human Condition Now Includes Furniture

Cycling PSA Gets the Point Across With a Little Lego Ultraviolence

Want To See Climate Change In Action? Google It

Yet Another Modder Desecrates Fond Nintendo Memory From My Youth

Today @ Giz Gallery ’09: Last Call!

Rumor: Nikon D3s Due Out In October, Adds 1080p Video

Powerful 3D Imaging Tools Reveal Ancient Secrets

Courtship in the Year 2015 (1915)

How Harvesting Moonwater Could Save NASA Money

Elusive “Atomic” Zune HD Seen Prancing About eBay For More Than $2,000

V Gets Cut In Two – More Signs Of Trouble?

Nintendo DS “Sings” Daft Punk With a Little Help From Korg DS-10

Best Use of SMS Technology Yet Includes Boobs, Of Course

Lego House Gets Destroyed—You Can Cry Now

Dirty Bomb Emergency Kit Appeals to the Paranoid in Me

Pandorum Delivers Zombie Mutant Banality – In Space!

Intel’s Light Peak Optical Standard Actually Originated at Apple, Will Come to Apple Hardware

Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge, the Incredibly Rich Techie’s Van of Choice

Driveshaft Lives! …Sort Of

Sprint Instinct HD Impressions: Shockingly Decent 720p Video Doesn’t Save It

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