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OQO Model 02+ to Launch at CES With OLED Screen, Atom Processor, Touch Technology

OQO will launch a revamped version of their Model 02 UMPC, dubbing it the Model 02+ and endowing it with an OLED display, embedded touchscreen, Worldwide 3G internet, and a 1.86 GHz Atom processor. https://gizmodo.com/oqo-model-02-gets-spec-bump-price-dump-298048 Referenced in an email by trade event organizers Pepcom, the Model 02+ will be announced at CES. Further details are…

Tech News Adrian Covert

If Only Sony Made Such a Clever PS3 Remote

There’s nothing wrong with Sony’s Blu-ray remote for the PS3, but there’s nothing especially right about it either. And as unwieldy as it may be, this generic 3-in-1 solution looks much better. The 3-in-1 Wireless Keyboard is first and foremost a Blu-ray remote, but it also appears to be a slider of sorts, packing full…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Buildings That Look Like Spaceships You’ve Never Seen

Cutting-edge architecture, or weird starship design? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. In our quest for buildings that look like famous spaceships, we came across some even more striking images that should be spaceships. Gallery below. https://gizmodo.com/buildings-that-look-like-famous-spaceships-a-gallery-5114611 Thanks to DaveinVA, Doctor Who?, Turlough and a few other commenters who suggested some especially great spacey looking buildings.…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Cool Flash Graphic: Every Craft In NASA’s Constellation System, Deconstructed

Accompanying a long piece on the future of NASA’s Orion/Constellation system, the NYTimes threw together a nice Flash graphic detailing the individual components of what may or may not (ahem Fianciapocalypse) replace the Space Shuttle. While the written piece prods and pokes at the budgetary and bureaucratic challenges (shocker!) NASA is jumping through to get…

Space & Spaceflight John Mahoney

The PS360 Hybrid Console: Halo on PS3 the Easy Way

As if the PS3/360 hybrid controller weren’t enough, one modder has stuck an entire Xbox 360 inside a PS3 shell. https://gizmodo.com/ps360-microsoft-controller-meet-sony-controller-252379 Despite the PS3’s hefty stature, the fit was so tight that the modder had to slice down the actual cooling fan blades as to not disrupt other components. Oddly enough, the disc drive is…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Freak Wind in Utah Destroys Only One Building

Among the weirdest stories of 2008, according to the weirdos at The Heavy Stuff, is this tale of a how a freak wind ripped the roof off one house on a crowded city block. The best part of the TV coverage of this bizarre event, which took place in July, is that the landlord of…

io9 Annalee Newitz

2008’s 15 Most Twisted Photoshop Contest Entries

These Photoshop Contest entries weren’t always the winners, and they weren’t the most polished. But they were the ones that made me shake my head and wonder what the hell is wrong with you people. Here’s to an even more messed up 2009, friends.

Tech News Adam Frucci

Phenom SpecialOps Cellphone Watch: A Tacit Booyah

I don’t care how big of a Dick Tracey you look like using the Phenom SpecialOPS cellphone watch; its adolescent awesomeness goes unspoken. Having absolutely nothing to do with AMD Phenom processors, this Phenom watch is a completely unlocked GSM phone (ready to take any SIM card you’ve got) while simultaneously functioning as an MP3/MP4…

Tech News Mark Wilson

io9 Meetup in Saskatoon 12/31!

If you are in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (you know who you are) and feel like meeting up with some io9ers tomorrow (Dec. 31), come out to the Broadway Roastery on Broadway between 1:00 and 3:00 PM. I’ll be there drinking coffee and blogging, so come say hi and geek out. How will you know me? I’ll…

io9 Annalee Newitz

The Time is Right For USB Blood Pressure Monitors

The timing couldn’t be better for USB blood pressure monitors thanks to stress from a failing economy, pressures at work and our natural tendency to eat like crap and avoid exercise like the plague. Brando has developed two products that can help us test our blood pressure on the go—all you need is a computer…

Health Sean Fallon

Iron Man 2 To Focus On Tony Stark: Be Afraid

It should be no surprise that Iron Man 2 will follow up on Tony Stark’s announcement that he is the armored hero at the end of the first movie. Here’s hoping that’s a good thing. Talking to MTV’s Splash Page blog, Iron Man 2 screenwriter Justin Theroux explained that Stark’s outing of his secret identity…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Make: Television, The Ultimate DIY Tech Show, Debuts This Weekend

Ever wanted to have public TV teach you how to make a fully functional pneumatic t-shirt cannon/Burrito Blaster in the privacy of your own living room? Friends, Make: television debuting this weekend is for you. Our very good buddies at Make magazine are launching their long-awaited TV show this weekend; called simply Make:, the show…

Television John Mahoney

Purple Mutant Squirrels Plan A Gothy Invasion

First they send one as a scout, then they send many to invade. “Pete” the purple squirrel has the people of Stubbington, Hants right where he wants them. This purple squirrel showed up and danced about, alluring the villagers with his shiny purple coat. There is no explanation for how he came to be this…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Steve Jobs’ Health Declining Rapidly, Reason for Macworld Cancellation

According to a previously reliable source, Apple misrepresented the reasons behind Macworld and Jobs’ keynote cancellation. Allegedly, the real cause is his rapidly declining health. In fact, it may be even worse than we imagined: https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-skipping-final-macworld-apple-keynote-5111773 Steves health is rapidly declining. Apple is choosing to remove the hype factor strategically vs letting the hype destroy…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

How to Run Windows 7 and Your Old OS on the Same Computer

Wanna check out the Windows 7 beta that just leaked, but don’t want to wipe your current Windows install? The Technicist has an easy guide to dual booting that’ll let you do just that. https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-beta-1-build-7000-leaked-on-bittorrent-5119158 Their guide is for a netbook, but it’ll pretty much work on any computer if you just want a taste…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

2009 Brings New Comics And Bad Supervillains

Here’s how in the future we are: We’re already craving the new comics of next year. Admittedly, that’s because this week’s comics are released on Friday, January 2nd 2009, but still. It totally counts. Really. That said, this week’s comics aren’t exactly the most overwhelming bunch. But I think we can chalk that up to…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

How to Make Your Own Legit Hoverboard

You may think that Marty McFly’s hoverboard is still a fantasy. It is, but you can make a pretty rough approximation of it on your own today without it costing too much. It’s pretty straightforward, really. You just need a leaf blower, a tarp and a board. It takes some work, but it looks pretty…

Gadgets Adam Frucci

Game Consoles Sucking Up $1 Billion in Energy Costs Per Year

According to a study by the National Resources Defense Council, Americans use up about $1 billion worth of energy per year powering video game consoles, enough to power the entire city of San Diego. It’s a pretty staggering figure, but I’m willing to bet that figures on the power consumption of things like refrigerators and…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Is There Any Reason Not To Boycott Fox Next Year?

Now that it’s clear Fox wants to delay — or derail — the Watchmen movie, fans are talking boycott. There’s only one problem: you can’t boycott something unless you actually want to see it. https://gizmodo.com/watchmens-march-release-may-be-in-trouble-after-all-5120147 https://gizmodo.com/fox-sets-fire-to-your-dreams-of-seeing-watchmen-in-marc-5118049 Fox has an almost unbroken record of putting out crap genre films over the past few years. Based on…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing

We’ve shown you the amazing-looking iPhone game Crayon Physics before, but here’s a gameplay video. I, for one, cannot wait for this to hit the App Store. It looks like a top 10 contender. [Kotaku] https://gizmodo.com/incredible-crayon-physics-drawing-game-coming-to-iphone-5117787

Tech News Adam Frucci

OQO Model 02+ to Launch at CES With OLED Screen, Atom Processor, Touch Technology

If Only Sony Made Such a Clever PS3 Remote

Buildings That Look Like Spaceships You’ve Never Seen

Cool Flash Graphic: Every Craft In NASA’s Constellation System, Deconstructed

The PS360 Hybrid Console: Halo on PS3 the Easy Way

Freak Wind in Utah Destroys Only One Building

2008’s 15 Most Twisted Photoshop Contest Entries

Phenom SpecialOps Cellphone Watch: A Tacit Booyah

io9 Meetup in Saskatoon 12/31!

The Time is Right For USB Blood Pressure Monitors

Iron Man 2 To Focus On Tony Stark: Be Afraid

Make: Television, The Ultimate DIY Tech Show, Debuts This Weekend

Purple Mutant Squirrels Plan A Gothy Invasion

Steve Jobs’ Health Declining Rapidly, Reason for Macworld Cancellation

How to Run Windows 7 and Your Old OS on the Same Computer

2009 Brings New Comics And Bad Supervillains

How to Make Your Own Legit Hoverboard

Game Consoles Sucking Up $1 Billion in Energy Costs Per Year

Is There Any Reason Not To Boycott Fox Next Year?

Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing

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