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Citroen Announces PSP Edition SUV, to Only Run on Proprietary Sony Gas

Get excited, European Sony and SUV fans! Citroen’s new C-Crosser PSP Edition SUV is designed with you in mind. Both of you. The limited edition vehicle comes with a big PSP sticker on the back to let everyone know how much of a fanboy you are. In addition, you get a black PSP (because someone…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Whimpering, Improv, And Sublimated Sexuality In Twilight Deleted Scenes

Wait, you mean they actually cut some of the whiny, I’m-sore-from-dry-humping-you-all-day noises from the movie Twilight? Some new deleted scenes make the rest of the movie look watchable by comparison. As Bella rolls about with the hunky Edward on the woodland floor, she nervously asks, “Do you wanna taste?” But it’s okay – because she…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Have a Social Tech Problem? Ask Adam!

Have trouble balancing your social life with your internet obsession? Trying to use gadgets to woo someone? Want to con your boss into buying you a laptop? Curious about Mark Wilson’s personal life? Ask me. Hello, I’m Gizmodo’s Adam Frucci, and I want to help you. If you have any social technology questions, I’ll deliver…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Just How Small Is the 3rd Generation iPod Shuffle?

Apple’s new iPod Shuffle is supposed to be the “world’s smallest music player.” So what’s that mean, really? How do Apple’s minuscule measurements size up in real dimensions? https://gizmodo.com/new-ipod-shuffle-moves-buttons-to-headphones-adds-text-5167946 We compared a pack of cards, matchbox, the 2nd gen iPod Shuffle and the new iPod Shuffle (in that order) to give you a better idea.…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Marvel Tries To Take Over The World

For years, world domination has been the aim of characters like Doctor Doom, Magneto or even the less-impressive Mole Man. But now Marvel Entertainment have learned from their supervillains and are all world dominationy themselves. Marvel has created an “international advisory board” to help the comic (and movie) company become even more successful overseas; currently,…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Cops Get Bored at Work Just Like You and Me

Jeffrey Toobin isn’t the only person who gets caught dicking around on his computer when he should be working. [The Duty via Bullshit] https://gizmodo.com/toobin-caught-checking-facebook-on-cnn-during-debate-5064282

Gadgets Adam Frucci

James Marster’s Piccolo Speaks And Smashes

We’ve waited and waited to hear what James Marsters’ computer-modified voice would sound like in Dragonball Evolution, and some new clips deliver. More clips, including a weird hair gag, below. He speaks – and holy hell does he sound like one of those movie announcer fellas. I wish they would tone down the bass a…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Bad Idea: Moving iPod Shuffle’s Controls to the Headphones

The popular iPod shuffle has been updated today with new text-to-speech voiceover technology in a reduced size. It’s really cool except for one thing: It moves all controls to the headphones. Updated. https://gizmodo.com/new-ipod-shuffle-moves-buttons-to-headphones-adds-text-5167946 I like the idea of having controls on my headset’s cable. I use that feature every time with my iPhone. However, I’ve…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Child For Sale on Xbox Live, Free Shipping Included

When Christa Manos began to receive dozens of calls one Saturday evening, cursing her for being a bad mother, she quickly realized that she’d been the victim of a prank. Apparently, someone spammed swarms of Xbox Live users, offering a 2-year-old girl for sale with the simple pitch, “selling a child, will pay for shipping.”…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Jericho To Return, Via Comics

CBS’ Jericho may not be as dead as you may have thought. Publisher Devil’s Due announced yesterday that they’re releasing a comic book spin-off of the series, produced by the show’s creators. While Devil’s Due haven’t said just what format the Jericho comic is going to end up taking, they’re definitely talking up the potential.…

Television Graeme McMillan

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator Update, Plus A New Clue To Dollhouse’s Naked Monster

Secrets of Arnie’s Terminator Salvation cameo! G.I. Joe fight scenes! Iron Man 2 first look! They’re all major spoilers. And so are Dollhouse casting news, Smallville/Clone Wars clips, Terminator: SCC pics and Stargate Universe hints. Terminator Salvation: Don’t hold your breath for an Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo in T4, even with his face digitally pasted onto…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Windows Mobile Marketplace To Skim 30%, Promises App Approval ‘Transparency’

Microsoft has dribbled out a few specifics about their upcoming Windows Mobile Marketplace: an industry standard 70% dev commission, a familiar $99 joining fee, and a somewhat pointed pledge of “transparency”. https://gizmodo.com/windows-mobile-6-5-announced-leaks-confirmed-5154116 The 70% dev cut is simple enough and has worked well for other stores, but the $99 fee is a slight divergence from…

Tech News John Herrman

New iPod Shuffle Moves Buttons to Headphones, Adds Text to Speech

Apple has quietly released a new iPod Shuffle design that mimics the original’s pack of gum aesthetics. It costs $80, holds 4GB of songs, uses inline controls and boasts text-to-speech. • 4GB or 1,000 Songs • Silver or black color options, stainless steel clip • Controls have been moved to the earbud line • “VoiceOver”…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Vandal Watchmaker’s Secret Message Found In Lincoln’s Pocket Watch

Aww, but he was a nice vandal! Fort Sumpter [sic] was attacked by the rebels…thank God we have a government. After hearing the news, Watchmaker Jonathan Dillon scrawled this, along with his name, the date and a short account of the attack at Fort Sumter, the event that sparked the American Civil War, behind the…

Tech News John Herrman

Laptop Lifts Call Into Question the Validity of Basic Laptop Design

Laptop Lifts are by no means a feat of engineering, but they will let spilled milk glide right under your computer while providing some additional airflow. Essentially adhesive, rubber strips, you wipe your laptop’s surface clean and then you just peel and stick your way to a few glorious millimeters of clearance. They run $17.95…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Reuters’ Source Confirms Apple 10-inch Touchscreen Order for Third Quarter

Reuters is also confirming the rumors from the Commercial Times about Apple ordering 10-inch touchscreens for third quarter. https://gizmodo.com/dow-jones-newswire-chimes-in-on-apple-netbook-rumors-c-5167235 They are quoting an unnamed source. This may just be what others have reported already or maybe Reuters actually did some original reporting and this is a new source from the touchscreen manufacturer. Whatever it is,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Mitsubishi ‘3D Touchscreen’ Knows How Far Away Your Finger Is, Prevents Sneaky Pokes

You know how some capacitive touchscreens seem to twitch when fingers are hovered near them? Mitsubishi has stretched that ability to the extreme, creating a magic(ish) touch panel that can track depth, too. That someone has accomplished 3D motion tracking isn’t the news here—it’s that they’ve done it in single panel, without extra cameras or…

Tech News John Herrman

iPod Touch 2G Fully Jailbroken, Kicks the Tether

For most, jailbreaking isn’t very daunting, provided you have the right instructions. Unfortunately, iPod Touch 2G owners have been stuck with lame, tethered approaches that most wouldn’t bother with—until now. UPDATED. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-install-unofficial-apps-on-your-iphone-3g-or-ip-5166029 When I say that the prior jailbreak methods left your iPod “tethered”, I don’t mean it in the internet sharing sense. For the…

Tech News John Herrman

Tweetie 1.3 iPhone App Finally Approved, You Get UI Tweaks

Among the changes of Tweetie 1.3 are a dark theme, various UI tweaks, Tweetshrink integration, full-size profile image viewing (yay), and a bunch of bugfixes. Grab it now if you like using the best Twitter app available for the iPhone. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-twitter-app-battlemodo-best-and-worst-twitter-a-5135117

Tech News Jason Chen

Lego Watchmen Minifigs Are Not Official but They Are Officially Amazing

Watchmen, you know you have made it when you got yourselves re-imagined as Lego minifigs. Too bad Dr Manhattan is wearing his speedo instead of flashing his five-stud-long peepee. [Brothers Brick, Watchmen@io9’s w/spoilers] https://gizmodo.com/exclusive-the-evolution-of-the-minifig-5070884

Movies Jesus Diaz

Citroen Announces PSP Edition SUV, to Only Run on Proprietary Sony Gas

Whimpering, Improv, And Sublimated Sexuality In Twilight Deleted Scenes

Have a Social Tech Problem? Ask Adam!

Just How Small Is the 3rd Generation iPod Shuffle?

Marvel Tries To Take Over The World

Cops Get Bored at Work Just Like You and Me

James Marster’s Piccolo Speaks And Smashes

Bad Idea: Moving iPod Shuffle’s Controls to the Headphones

Child For Sale on Xbox Live, Free Shipping Included

Jericho To Return, Via Comics

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator Update, Plus A New Clue To Dollhouse’s Naked Monster

Windows Mobile Marketplace To Skim 30%, Promises App Approval ‘Transparency’

New iPod Shuffle Moves Buttons to Headphones, Adds Text to Speech

Vandal Watchmaker’s Secret Message Found In Lincoln’s Pocket Watch

Laptop Lifts Call Into Question the Validity of Basic Laptop Design

Reuters’ Source Confirms Apple 10-inch Touchscreen Order for Third Quarter

Mitsubishi ‘3D Touchscreen’ Knows How Far Away Your Finger Is, Prevents Sneaky Pokes

iPod Touch 2G Fully Jailbroken, Kicks the Tether

Tweetie 1.3 iPhone App Finally Approved, You Get UI Tweaks

Lego Watchmen Minifigs Are Not Official but They Are Officially Amazing

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