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Eero Saarinen’s Architecture

North Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana. Image by AP Images North Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana. Image by AP Images Gateway Arch, St. Louis. Image by AP Gateway Arch, St. Louis. Image by AP TWA Terminal at JFK Airport — “Where Googie meets High Modernism.” Photo by Telstar Logistics on Flickr. Kleinhans Music Hall. Image by atelier/Ed…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 30 '09

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io9 Lauren Davis Sep 30 '09

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io9 Lauren Davis Sep 30 '09

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Persistence, Jury-Rigging, and Ingenuity Against All Odds

We seldom post about books at Gizmodo, but if this story of a self-taught Malawian boy using junkyard parts to build windmills and bring life-changing electricity to his village doesn’t make you misty-eyed, then you must be one cold-hearted bastard. Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence, and William Kamkwamba has it…

Books & Comics Rosa Golijan Sep 30 '09

The Unexpected Downside To Discovering You’re A Megastar In The Future

The British film Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, newly on DVD, takes a page from Bill And Ted, as its heroes discover they’re rock stars in the future. There’s just one catch — and it’s huge and horrifying. Oh, and yeah — spoiler alert! Sad to say, FAQ turns out to be a much…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Sep 30 '09

HP Envy 13 Review: The MacBook Imitated, Not Duplicated

You know what they say about knock offs; they’re never quite as good as the original. But HP’s Envy 13, which is clearly a rip of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (everything down to packaging screams Apple), comes pretty darn close. It has an über attractive all metal build, compact design and eye-loving screen, and if…

Reviews Joanna Stern Sep 30 '09

BlackBerry-Toting TiVo Addicts: You Are No Longer Without an App

TiVo’s tardy BlackBerry app may look a little barebones—and what BlackBerry app doesn’t, honestly?— but it’s a far sight faster than the DVRs’ mobile web interface, and it’s free. https://gizmodo.com/use-your-cellphone-to-control-your-box-with-tivo-mobile-5098453 TiVo’s approach here is direct and clear: This is a basic scheduling app, for searching for, reading about, and marking content for recording, in situations…

Tech News John Herrman Sep 30 '09

NASA Can Now Create Objects Using Electron Beams

Instead of using traditional 3D manufacturing, NASA has developed an electron beam fabrication system capable of creating any object. And hey, if it uses electron beams that means it’s awesome, no matter what. https://gizmodo.com/shapeways-allows-you-to-materialize-any-3d-object-star-5041836 The new method, called Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication (EBF3), uses the electron beam to melt raw material inside a vacuum. The…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 29 '09

Remainders – Things We Didn’t Post

Moto Cliq: Countdown to the Pre-Sale…Adobe Spels Real Gud…Analyst Says Apple Will Own 1/3 of Handheld Gaming Biz by 2012…US Troops May Get To Tweet Seriously, T-Mobile just launched a page with a countdown to the pre-sale of the not-exactly-“hotly”-anticipated-but-curiosity-generating Motorola Cliq phone, which had a very peculiar launch not a few weeks back. They…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Sep 29 '09

Man, They Just Don’t Make Tech Demos Like They Used To

In 1878 Charles Bennett, a gentleman, discovered a new gelatin dry plate emulsion, which allowed for photos to be exposed almost instantaneously. So how did he show off his amazing new technology? By blowing up a mule, naturally. The experiment ran thusly: A mule was strapped with dynamite, which was connected to a detonator. The…

Tech News John Herrman Sep 29 '09

200 Starlings Hitting Aircraft Engine on Take Off

See those black bits scattered around this Boeing? It’s just part of a massive flock of starlings hitting its fuselage and engine as it was taking off at 200mph. About two hundred birds were sucked into the turbine. According to the photographer, Juergen Kienast, the sound of the engine as it sucked the birds was…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 29 '09

Aloysius, the Amazing Exploding Photo-Mule

“It became necessary, one day, at Willet’s Point, to destroy a worthless mule.” “The mule was placed in proper position before a photo camera and duly focused upon the animal’s forehead, a cotton bag was tied containing six ounces of dynamite.” “On pressing the key so as to send the electricity through the wires, the…

Tech News John Herrman Sep 29 '09

Why iPhone TV Apps Are Doomed to Mediocrity

Ok, I was impressed with CNN’s new iPhone app. It’s nice! But Dan Frommer over at Silicon Alley Insider thinks it could—and should—be much, much better, and he’s right. CNN crippled their app to protect themselves. https://gizmodo.com/cnns-iphone-app-makes-other-news-apps-look-lazy-5369713 What makes CNN Mobile interesting is its video content, which is split between on-demand clips from the network,…

Tech News John Herrman Sep 29 '09

Vegemite iSnack 2.0 Is the Future of Disgusting Australian Spreads

It takes a lot to get Australians riled up, as they’re all descendants of violent criminals (just ask Giz’s Danny Allen, whose grandparents murdered a Prime Minister). But a new version of Vegemite called iSnack 2.0? Get the pitchforks! The name came from a failed case of crowdsourcing on Kraft’s part. Now, obviously this is…

Tech News Adam Frucci Sep 29 '09

This No-Name HTPC Remote Has a Keyboard, Can Work With Game Consoles?

If this $40 remote actually does what it says it does, then it might be one of the most useful HTPC remotes out there. It looks like a Motorola Q, but communicates over RF to its USB receiver. Once your signals hit the receiver, you can support Windows, Linux, Mac or Xbox 360, PlayStation 3…

Tech News Jason Chen Sep 29 '09

Warning: Ponytail Cap

No no no no no. NO! I’m not looking! I’m not looking! You don’t exist! I said I’m noooot looking! NOT. LOOKING. OK, I’m looking. Geezuss H. Christ. [This You Never Knew Existed via Presurfer via Likecool]

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 29 '09

Rainbow Brite and Lesbian Penetration on “Heroes”

On last night’s Heroes, called “Ink,” everybody got violent and stabby for one of three reasons: 1. Lesbianism; 2. Daddy Issues; 3. Tattoos. Also, there were rainbow musical interludes. Spoilers ahead! In case you were wondering, last night’s episode was sponsored by Sprint. I have never seen such a tacky product placement ever, so I…

Television Annalee Newitz Sep 29 '09

Once You Glimpse The Future, Can You Change It?

Last week, humanity saw two minutes of our future, in the FlashForward series premiere. But can they alter their fates, or are they set in stone? We look at other premonitions and flashforwards from science fiction for clues. If You See the Future, You Can Change It Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer: In the source…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 29 '09

So Long Roadster, Hello Shaggin’ Wagon: Tesla Vans Coming Soon

In addition to making electric roadsters, Tesla is also planning on making electric minivans, cross-over utility vehicles and vans, at least according to VP Diarmuid O’Connell. He doesn’t give any specifics, but it sounds good to me. [AutoBlog via Engadget]

Tech News Adam Frucci Sep 29 '09

Mphony Is the AV Receiver I Want to Have

Yes, I’m a touch freak, and I love the Mphony AV receiver. No buttons except for what it looks like a big analog wheel. The rest is just one giant touchscreen covering the whole front plate: https://gizmodo.com/apple-tablet-the-wet-dream-concept-5336204 According to he manufacturer/designer—it looks like it’s still a concept to me—the touchscreen hierarchical menu system will make…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 29 '09

Eero Saarinen’s Architecture

The Bathrobe Doctor

Just Observing

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Persistence, Jury-Rigging, and Ingenuity Against All Odds

The Unexpected Downside To Discovering You’re A Megastar In The Future

HP Envy 13 Review: The MacBook Imitated, Not Duplicated

BlackBerry-Toting TiVo Addicts: You Are No Longer Without an App

NASA Can Now Create Objects Using Electron Beams

Remainders – Things We Didn’t Post

Man, They Just Don’t Make Tech Demos Like They Used To

200 Starlings Hitting Aircraft Engine on Take Off

Aloysius, the Amazing Exploding Photo-Mule

Why iPhone TV Apps Are Doomed to Mediocrity

Vegemite iSnack 2.0 Is the Future of Disgusting Australian Spreads

This No-Name HTPC Remote Has a Keyboard, Can Work With Game Consoles?

Warning: Ponytail Cap

Rainbow Brite and Lesbian Penetration on “Heroes”

Once You Glimpse The Future, Can You Change It?

So Long Roadster, Hello Shaggin’ Wagon: Tesla Vans Coming Soon

Mphony Is the AV Receiver I Want to Have

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