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WSJ: Steve Jobs Still Pulling Apple’s Strings, Working on New Portable

The WSJ reports Steve Jobs is still running the show at Apple—he was “particularly involved” in iPhone 3.0’s UI—and that Apple is working on a portable that’s between a laptop and an iPhone. https://gizmodo.com/how-iphone-3-0-will-feel-different-5171995 Specifically, the Journal says he “regularly reviews products and product plans,” which is something we’d expect, really. Like the fabled MacBook…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 11 '09

Sarah Connor Chronicles Open Thread

Are you still reeling from tonight’s Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles finale? Us too. We’ll post our recap tomorrow, but by popular demand, here’s an open thread to discuss it for now.

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 11 '09

‘Huge’ ‘Massive’ Best Buy Layoffs Coming Tomorrow (Updated)

Tomorrow might not be the best day to go to Best Buy, as two independent sources (one of which we’ve used in the past) have warned us of extensive store-level layoffs. UPDATE One industry source described the firings as “huge,” the other as “massive.” I think we get the point. In the wake of Circuit…

Tech News Mark Wilson Apr 10 '09

White Lady Logs Onto Home Webcam, Sees Dudes Robbing Her House

Not sure if I buy this: A lady who hasn’t logged on to check her WiLife webcam in three months does because of a “sixth sense,” and lo, there are two gentlemen burglarizing her home. It’s been all over the news, and it sure seems like a fun story to the woman, adding to my…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Apr 10 '09

Vizio Blocked From Importing TVs into the US

Despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Commission ruling in favor of Vizio over an antitrust and unfair competition lawsuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission reversed that decision and blocked all import shipments of Vizio displays. The case is still being reviewed in the appeals court, and President Obama is still eligible to make a decision…

Tech News Adrian Covert Apr 10 '09

All Right, You Autobot Maggots! Drop And Give Me Twenty Transformations!

What would Autobot boot camp be like? Would there be hazing and weird chanting? What’s the Transformer equivalent of latrine duty? This scene from Transformers Animated season one (now on DVD) explains everything.

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 10 '09

Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week

This week we get some very interesting sequel news, as the first BioShock 2 gameplay video squirts out onto the internet. There’s also some Vin Diesel action. • Get your own Punch Out boxing gloves • Gamestop’s employee game checkout program is probably illegal • Once again, you can play as Vin Diesel https://kotaku.com/amazons-selling-punch-out-boxing-gloves-for-regular-m-5207407 •…

Tech News Jason Chen Apr 10 '09

Time Travel Cheat Sheet

So you’ve gone back in time with just a gun, a few clips and your pants. What now? This is what. [Topatoco via Buzzfeed – Thanks Audrius!]

Tech News Jason Chen Apr 10 '09

Area 51 Is Declassified, And Its Project Leads Speak Out

Details related to Area 51 have been declassified, and for the first time in history former members of the staff are allowed to admit Area 51 exists and talk about what went on there. Unfortunately for UFO conspiracy buffs, the sunshine that’s falling on Area 51 sounds like more of the same obfuscation and cover-up…

io9 Annalee Newitz Apr 10 '09

GPS-Enabled Inhalers Help Doctors Pinpoint Asthma Triggers and Causes

In order to track possible danger zones that trigger asthma attacks, the Deapartment of Health Sciences of the University of Wiconsin-Madison is working on a GPS-enabled inhaler that could potentially help asthmatics everywhere. With this technology, every time asthmatics use their rescue inhalers, the inhalers—with built-in GPS—will be able to pinpoint exactly where they are.…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 10 '09

Rumor: Kindle Screen Gonna Be Larger By Christmas

WSJ reports that Amazon is hard at work on a larger-screened Kindle. That’s not surprising—the E-Ink panel has been around for a while and is seen in other readers—but what the hell, Amazon? https://gizmodo.com/kindle-2-review-sheeeyah-more-like-kindle-1-5-5163042 Despite some parody images, the screen size is not the problem. It’s not even a problem. What’s funny is, the article,…

Commerce Wilson Rothman Apr 10 '09

A Mommy’s Boy Takes His Mother to Court For Calling Him Too Much

An Austrian court fined a woman 360 euros, or roughly $478, for apparently calling her son too much and “stalking” him. Whoa, I guess the mother-son relationship has its limits. The anonymous 73-year old woman would phone her son up to 49 times a day, over a period of two and a half years. Fed…

Tech News Erica Ho Apr 10 '09

Dell Adamo Dissected: It’s Neat and Tidy on the Inside Too

iFixit teamed up with TechRepublic to tear down the new Dell Adamo, and they were especially impressed with how many parts actually fit inside the slim laptop. https://gizmodo.com/dell-adamo-full-review-macho-outside-sissy-inside-5205524 The Adamo seems pretty well built, using actual metal hinges to attach the screen to the rest of the laptop, however the lack of an integrated DVI…

Tech News Adrian Covert Apr 10 '09

$1.29 iTunes Songs Mysteriously Get Less Popular

Billboard’s crack scientists conducted a quick study on a mysterious new phenomenon: More expensive $1.29 songs on iTunes are becoming less popular! (Actually, the results will surprise you.) One day after the price jump, there were 40 $1.29 songs in the Top 100, and 60 at 99 cents. The $1.29 songs fell an average of 5.3…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 10 '09

Bathe and Dress Yourself in the Closet

My favorite hide-n-seek spots as a kid were always the bathtub or a closet. With this Bath Cabinet, I can have the best of both worlds. Designer Anna van der Lei was inspired by lake-side saunas in the countryside when she decided to create this portable bathtub that also doubles as a closet. With front…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 10 '09

The Shiniest Stories On io9 Last Week

Spend all week building your own pirate army? Don’t worry we’ve collected the best of the best just for you this week, including “Twihards,” Sarah Connor 101 and Dollhouse: is it or isn’t it canceled? https://gizmodo.com/could-pirates-become-an-army-for-the-stateless-5205884 First Look at the Teaser Trailer for Sandy Collora’s “Hunter Prey” Sandy Collora, the fanfilm auteur behind Batman Dead…

io9 Meredith Woerner Apr 10 '09

Let’s Do The Time Loop Again. And Again…

If there’s one thing that’s constant in science fiction, it’s time loops, where everything repeats. If there’s one thing that’s constant in science fiction, it’s time loops, where everything repeats. Here’s our list! “A Little Something For Us Tempunauts” by Philip K. Dick features the classic time-loop storyline. A time-travel program is supposed to send…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 10 '09

DXG-125V: The $100 HD Camcorder That’s Cheap and Waterproof

Starting July, the $100 DXG-125V HD waterproof camcorder shoots in 720p using h.264 compression and is available in red, olive green and camouflage. Too manly for you? There’s a girly version too. With a built-in compass, lithium-ion rechargeable battery and waterproof body, the DXG-125V camcorder looks like it was built to stand a few bumps…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 10 '09

Nevermind Zombies – I’ve Moved On To Werewolves

Time Magazine’s Lev Grossman wrote an interesting blog post about zombies climbing the monster social ladder. But while I can never say enough nice things about zombie Nazis, the real underground monster sensation is werewolves. https://gizmodo.com/best-zombie-nazi-fight-scene-in-history-5125082 I don’t disagree with Grossman that zombies are about to get their big shambling moment in the sun. I…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 10 '09

What’re You Up to in That Coffin? Oh, Just Chillin’

Air-conditioned coffins are all the rage now in Serbia, where they keep bodies looking extra fresh. I can understand how people can’t live without their A/C, but really, they need it when they’re dead too? I guess if you want to be buried in style and comfort, you’ll need one of these suckers. Sign me…

Tech News Odelia Lee Apr 10 '09

WSJ: Steve Jobs Still Pulling Apple’s Strings, Working on New Portable

Sarah Connor Chronicles Open Thread

‘Huge’ ‘Massive’ Best Buy Layoffs Coming Tomorrow (Updated)

White Lady Logs Onto Home Webcam, Sees Dudes Robbing Her House

Vizio Blocked From Importing TVs into the US

All Right, You Autobot Maggots! Drop And Give Me Twenty Transformations!

Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week

Time Travel Cheat Sheet

Area 51 Is Declassified, And Its Project Leads Speak Out

GPS-Enabled Inhalers Help Doctors Pinpoint Asthma Triggers and Causes

Rumor: Kindle Screen Gonna Be Larger By Christmas

A Mommy’s Boy Takes His Mother to Court For Calling Him Too Much

Dell Adamo Dissected: It’s Neat and Tidy on the Inside Too

$1.29 iTunes Songs Mysteriously Get Less Popular

Bathe and Dress Yourself in the Closet

The Shiniest Stories On io9 Last Week

Let’s Do The Time Loop Again. And Again…

DXG-125V: The $100 HD Camcorder That’s Cheap and Waterproof

Nevermind Zombies – I’ve Moved On To Werewolves

What’re You Up to in That Coffin? Oh, Just Chillin’

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