Latest

The 16GB Nexus 7 Is Now Just $200

Google just took the lid off a 32GB Nexus 7 tablet, and dropped the price of the 16GB model from $250 to $200. The bigger version is $249. This confirmed earlier suspicions from price leaks to third-party retailers that Google would make its flagship tablet cheaper. In spite of the cancellation of Google’s event because…

What’s New in Android 4.2

Along with the Nexus 4, and the Nexus 10 tablet, Google has just announced Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jellybean. While it doesn’t merit a new name of its own, it does add quite a few neat new features. Here’s a rundown. https://gizmodo.com/googles-nexus-4-the-android-phone-of-our-dreams-5955374 Gesture Typing The new version of Android will include a new…

Jean-Claude Van Damme is fighting aliens in a nightclub

There is a disco! Then aliens and blackouts! Then war! Plus Jean-Claude Van Damme and Pierce Brosnan’s kid Sean Brosnan! That’s right — it’s your next straight-to-DVD fixation, U.F.O. (Not to be confused with the movie called UFO that is to be based on UK TV series created by Gerry Anderson.) This trailer is awesomely…

Google’s Nexus 4: The Android Phone of Our Dreams?

Hurricane Sandy may have put a damper on Google’s big event today, but the long-rumored (and leaked, and found in a bar) Nexus 4 has finally, officially broken cover. As predicted, this thing looks like it might be the best Android phone yet. https://gizmodo.com/googles-big-android-event-canceled-due-to-hurricane-san-5955462 The Nexus 4 is made by LG (in collaboration with Google)…

Nexus 10 Tablet: Everything You Need to Know

It’s been a long time, but it’s finally here. Google’s big answer to the iPad—the tablet that created an entire market—has officially arrived. And it’s bringing a better-than-retina screen, curves and serious speed. https://gizmodo.com/ipad-is-the-future-5506692 Its name is Nexus 10, and it’s $100 cheaper than the iPad. Learn all about it here. Looking at the specs,…

Starbucks Might Finally Make Wireless Charging Mainstream

A wireless charging future is still pretty far away, but we’re getting closer step by step. As part of a pilot program in Boston, Starbucks is going to start building wireless charging stations into 17 of its stores and putting them in the tabletops. At the moment, there are two dueling wireless charging standards, Qi,…

This Week’s Must-Watch Television Event: a Monty Python Spectacular!

This week’s episode of American Horror Story: Asylum is all about a massive storm devastating the Northeastern United States… coincidence, or demonic inspiration? Also, there’s one of the weirdest-sounding Monty Python specials ever, combining animation and the voice of a dead Python. Ben Edlund is back, and doing what he does best! Plus check out…

5 ways to stay hyper-connected via the new Outlook.com

The new Outlook.com has come from the fuuuuuuuutuuuuure (insert Theremin time travel sounds) where your email service does a lot more than just send and receive messages. One of Outlook’s coolest features: It integrates seamlessly with your social networks, allowing you to stay connected in real-time with your friends. Here’s how to make the most…

Win a Pair of Our Favorite Running Headphones

A few weeks ago Giz gave Sennheiser’s PMX 685i headphones four stars for helping make running actually enjoyable. They’re light, well designed, and sound incredible. And now we’re giving away a pair for free. All you have to do to potentially win is take the one-question survey located below. To enter, send your answer to…

Livescribe Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen Hands On: Digital Note-Taking Gets a Little More Magical

As you take notes and record audio with Livescribe’s new Sky WiFi Smartpen, the device automatically uploads the data to Evernote. This is an update to the company’s Echo pen. That 2010 launch digitally stored your notes onboard and transferred them via USB, but the Sky does it all wirelessly. https://gizmodo.com/livescribe-echo-the-smartpen-gets-some-brilliant-upgra-5590745 So how does it…

Here’s a Spotify Playlist to Help You Ride Out Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy is headed for the east coast. New York City is shutting down. We’re all battening down the hatches, stocking up on nonperishables (I bought Spaghettios), and hoping for the best. And we’ve made a Spotify playlist to keep the cabin fever at bay. https://gizmodo.com/the-complete-story-of-sandy-a-timeline-of-horror-and-r-5955575 Enjoy, and please stay away from windows and downed…

Why did the seed beetle’s penis evolve to look like this?

One of the evolutionary consequences of sexual reproduction is that males have to compete with each other for females. But as a recent study published in Current Biology reveals, this competition doesn’t necessarily stop after the mating is done. In the case of seed beetles, the presence of promiscuous females has caused a completely different…

South Korea’s Auto-Turret Can Kill a Man in the Dead of Night From Three Clicks

The 2.5-mile wide demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea is the most heavily contested stretch of land on the planet. And if the massive contingent of troops, tanks, bunkers, and land mines weren’t enough of a trespassing deterrent, this eagle-eyed auto-targeting gun turret should do the trick. Dubbed the “Super aEgis II” and touted…

Awesome Evil Dead Halloween costumes of the cabin and Necronomicon

When most people think of Evil Dead cosplay, Ash Williams wielding a chainsaw hand is the first thing to come to mind. But Kiersten Essenpreis and her friend Marc flipped the script by dressing as the cabin itself and the dreaded Necronomicon. Gold stars all around. [Via Super Punch]

FEMA: Text or use social networks instead of calling to keep phone lines clear of congestion during Sandy. [TechCrunch]

Sandy Could Really Flood the New York Subway System

First it was Nicole. Then it was Irene. New York dodged a major bullet when those two storms missed the mark. Its massive, essential subway system survived unscathed. But now New York City is really flooding and, unless a miracle happens in the next few hours, NOAA says this will be “widespread damaging storm, possibly…

Super-Cellophane Can Keep Veggies Fresh for Months

A Japanese company has developed an advanced plastic cellophane that promises to vastly extend the shelf life of fresh vegetables and fruit. By preventing the produce from losing moisture and eliminating excess CO2 buildup, Belle Green Wise’s new Aura Pack has been found to keep some fruits fresh for a whopping three to four months.…

5 Common Myths About Hurricane Preparedness (And Why They’re Bogus)

Hurricane Sandy is coming quick, and you want to be ready. You’ve got all your gear, and now it’s time to batten down the hatches. But before you do that, there are five common hurricane myths you should know about. https://gizmodo.com/how-hurricane-sandy-might-become-a-snowpocalyptic-frank-5955168 “Taping up windows prevents them from shattering.” No. No it does not. In fact,…

Woman legally changes name to include 14 different Bond Girl titles

Meet Miss Pussy Galore Honey Rider Solitaire Plenty O’Toole May Day Xenia Onatopp Holly Goodhead Tiffany Case Kissy Suzuki Mary Goodnight Jinx Johnson Octopussy Domino Moneypenny. The 28-year-old woman formerly known as Emma-Louise Hodges decided that it was time to make her Bond Girl aspirations come true, and change her name to include a handful…

Tell us how you’re preparing for and coping with the Storm of the Century

Hurricane Sandy is only a few hours away from making landfall along the East coast. This unprecedented weather system is not just intensely powerful — it’s also massive; satellite photos show that the so-called Frankenstorm is over 625 miles (1,000 km) wide. So, if you live anywhere along the upper East coast and the inland…