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Cooler Master Storm Gaming Mouse Has Its Own Display, Adjustable DPI

Tweaktown got some eyes-on time with Cooler Master‘s upcoming Storm gaming mouse, which has a built-in OLED display, adjustable DPI, and lights, lights, lots of lights. The screen’s uses are limited to adjusting the mouse resolution and displaying a logo of your choice, and sadly, the model shown here is a development version, so the…

Tech News John Herrman May 27 '09

AT&T Accused of Swinging the Least Important Election In the World

Unrest is brewing among fans of “American Idol” after reports of possible election tampering. Here’s how it went down, allegedly: a few AT&T employees supplied phones and vote-bombing guidance at texting parties organized in support of eventual winner Kris Allen. This is totally uncorrelated a huge deal, according to the NYT, who managed to report…

Television John Herrman May 27 '09

Local Electronics Stores Defy the Recession By Not Being Terrible

While giant retailers are scrambling to nab whatever portion of Circuit City’s suddenly available $11-billion in revenue they can, local electronics stores and midsize retailers are making out like gangbusters, simply by doing things the old fashioned way. https://gizmodo.com/standing-over-circuit-citys-cooling-corpse-walmart-ste-5259116 In case you’re wondering, that means paying workers on commission, keeping employees for a long time,…

Tech News John Herrman May 27 '09

HP to Release Budget Ultrathin Laptops Later This Year

Intel told us to expect cheap, thin, midsized laptops to start showing up in major laptop manufacturers’ catalogs this summer, and sure enough, Lenovo announced theirs one week later. Next up, according to Digitimes: Hewlett-Packard. https://gizmodo.com/intel-kinda-thin-kinda-cheap-laptops-are-the-next-big-5262332 As per usual, the paper cites trusted sources in the “Taiwan manufacturing industry” who say that HP is gearing…

Tech News John Herrman May 27 '09

Iriver P35 Touchscreen PMP With Wi-Fi Is Coming to America

We’re so used to gadgets afraid to leave the safety of Japan or Korea to travel to our unforgiving west that it’s always a treat when it unexpectedly happens—especially a gadget like iriver’s P35 PMP. The folks over at DAPReview spotted a notice on iriver America’s front page advertising the P35’s release this fall in…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz May 27 '09

Powerbrella to Bridge the Gap Between Nerds and Sunlight

Now that it’s summer, us cold-weather-city types want to spend every possible waking moment outdoors. But that separation from technology is sometimes just too hard to bear, which is where the Powerbrella comes in. Its solar panels keep your gadgets charged and ready to go. The recyclable Powerbrella features solar panels on the top of…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz May 27 '09

Gizmodo Goes to IMAX

In case you missed it, Gizmodo visited IMAX to check out all of the wonders of priceless cameras and gargantuan film standards. Here are the stories we’ve published so far. Keep checking in for new updates: The Biggest Lens Cap I’d Ever Seen Reveals an Exciting Secret Our kick-off post about a really big lens…

Movies Mark Wilson May 27 '09

New HP Mini Netbooks Include Autosyncing and Supposed HD Video Playback

HP revealed a couple of new 10.1″ screened netbooks for its Mini line. They’ll be offered in both Windows and Linux versions, and one model, the 110, even has an optional graphics accelerator which HP claims can produce seamless 1080p playback. If these new netbooks were sections of a mullet, the Mini 1101 would be…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz May 27 '09

Sigma’s Zoomy 18-250mm Lens Review/Rant: Better to Have 1 Lens or Many?

I was psyched when Sigma sent me an 18-250mm lens to test, because I am lazy and love the idea of a single lens that I can use to take most shots. At $530, it seemed like a decent price for that much range. But then I got to thinking… It’s still a good price…

Reviews Wilson Rothman May 26 '09

WTF Lamp Has a Shiny Bottom

I’m sure a lightbulb didn’t flicker on above John Nouanesing’s head when he thought up the idea for this WTF Lamp. Thankfully just a concept, this backwards lamp would blind you as your house burned down in flames when it got too hot. [Gearfuse via CoolestGadgets via CraziestGadgets]

Tech News Andi Wang May 26 '09

Does this Physics Tattoo Make this Man the Biggest Nerd on Earth or Hottest Geek Alive?

Some tattoos are sexy, and some are just flat out creepy—but I’m not sure what to think about the Born Oppenheimer Approximation, 3-D Schroedinger Equation and Schroendinger Equation’s solution tattooed on this dude’s back. [Discover via Geeks Are Sexy] https://gizmodo.com/20-robot-tattoos-that-youre-not-man-enough-to-get-5135321

Tech News Andi Wang May 26 '09

Canon 5D Mark II Update Gives You Manual Exposure Control While Shooting HD Video

Canon said today that it would give a free firmware update to users of the hallowed EOS 5D Mark II camera, allowing them to shoot in full HD using manual exposure controls including ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Some notes: This is great news but there’s no word on whether the Rebel T1i, with the…

Tech News Wilson Rothman May 26 '09

iFOB Is a Keyless Entry Hack, Not an Azn on a Mac

Nate, a guy who absolutely detests keys, has come up with a fun hack that transforms a Nike footpod and an iPod into the “iFOB”—a unique RFID remote that automatically unlocks his car doors from far away for a completely keyless entry. For this hack, you’ll also need a Adruino Pro Mini, a USB cigarette…

Tech News Andi Wang May 26 '09

CableDrop Cable Holder Has a Firm Grip By the Cord

For those who have yet to jump on the mini-cables bandwagon, the $16 CableDrop cable holder has an adhesive backing so that you can hold, organize and stick your messy jumble of cables, pens and earphones on any flat surface. [Assiston via LikeCool] https://gizmodo.com/radtech-procable-shortz-is-an-iphone-charger-for-midget-5260218

Tech News Andi Wang May 26 '09

Would You Pay for In-Flight Wi-Fi?

Runway Girl Mary Kirby has been covering inflight Wi-Fi for quite a while. She notices that while Wi-Fi is going free in cafes, parks, and hotels, the airlines want you to pay. https://gizmodo.com/the-weird-state-of-in-flight-wi-fi-in-the-us-5260942 There’s obviously a cost in maintaining and expanding the air Wi-Fi network, but who should pay for it, the airlines or you?…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 26 '09

The Frontier Planet Where Everyone Wears Cowboy Hats… And Cheap Lingerie (Maybe NSFW)

The “man crashlands on a planet of all women” genre is both miserable and ludicrous, but you know what would spice it up? Make the all-female planet inexplicably Western-themed. That way, you at least get Sheriff Sarah Parker, who carries two six-shooters and dances in fishnets with all the ladyfolk. Petticoat Planet is directed by…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 26 '09

Zune HD Is Real, Has Multitouch Web Browsing, OLED Screen and HD Video

Microsoft officially announced the Zune HD today, confirming the earlier rumors and fleshing out the hardware side a bit. It’s clearly going to go head-to-head with the iPod touch, featuring multitouch and a web browser, but will its high-end media features be enough to dethrone the touch? https://gizmodo.com/new-zune-hd-renders-surface-fake-fan-art-or-for-real-5212960 The flash-based Zune HD features a new…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz May 26 '09

Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari House Now For Sale

Ferris Bueller wannabes—like me—with enough money—unlike me—have a reason to be happy: The stunning Ben Rose Home, which was Cameron’s house in the movie, is now available for sale. https://gizmodo.com/ferris-bueller-wannabe-faces-38-years-in-prison-after-c-5018222 The property includes two buildings. One of them was used as a garage/car museum in real life and in the movie. The home has four…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 26 '09

The Cast Of Heroes Recreates SNL’s “Jizz in My Pants”

It’s almost terrifying how well this remake of the Saturday Night Live digital short “Jizz In My Pants” works with the cast of Heroes. Especially the Parkman and Sylar moments. Who knew Zachary Quinto made that many “O” faces throughout the series? It’s astonishing. [via Topless Robot] UPDATE: Wow another one Heroes is full of…

Television Meredith Woerner May 26 '09

Diesel Spawns a Two-Faced Freak of Nature Watch

Apparently, half a watch plus half a watch equals one ugly watch. The Diesel DZ4160 “Freak of Nature” watch combines a steel-strapped, oval case watch with a leather-strapped, square case watch. The result is a metal/animal skin hybrid that’s not quite as stylish as either elite substance is on its own. Then again, Frankenstein’s monster…

Tech News Mark Wilson May 26 '09

Cooler Master Storm Gaming Mouse Has Its Own Display, Adjustable DPI

AT&T Accused of Swinging the Least Important Election In the World

Local Electronics Stores Defy the Recession By Not Being Terrible

HP to Release Budget Ultrathin Laptops Later This Year

Iriver P35 Touchscreen PMP With Wi-Fi Is Coming to America

Powerbrella to Bridge the Gap Between Nerds and Sunlight

Gizmodo Goes to IMAX

New HP Mini Netbooks Include Autosyncing and Supposed HD Video Playback

Sigma’s Zoomy 18-250mm Lens Review/Rant: Better to Have 1 Lens or Many?

WTF Lamp Has a Shiny Bottom

Does this Physics Tattoo Make this Man the Biggest Nerd on Earth or Hottest Geek Alive?

Canon 5D Mark II Update Gives You Manual Exposure Control While Shooting HD Video

iFOB Is a Keyless Entry Hack, Not an Azn on a Mac

CableDrop Cable Holder Has a Firm Grip By the Cord

Would You Pay for In-Flight Wi-Fi?

The Frontier Planet Where Everyone Wears Cowboy Hats… And Cheap Lingerie (Maybe NSFW)

Zune HD Is Real, Has Multitouch Web Browsing, OLED Screen and HD Video

Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari House Now For Sale

The Cast Of Heroes Recreates SNL’s “Jizz in My Pants”

Diesel Spawns a Two-Faced Freak of Nature Watch

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