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Sweden’s Homes Heated with the Power of Bunny Blood

We’ve seen lamps that run on human blood and examined robots that eat corpses for fuel. Sweden is already using flesh-based biofuel, but it’s not humans they’re using to heat their homes; it’s rabbits. https://gizmodo.com/light-bulb-runs-on-human-blood-5374196 https://gizmodo.com/will-new-intelligent-combat-robots-use-dead-bodies-for-5315547 Why rabbits? The fuzzy critters have actually become a bit of a pest in Sweden; wild and stray pet…

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Why Didn’t Verizon Announce the Storm 2 When RIM Did?

The BlackBerry Storm 2‘s had a pretty weird debut. The original launched with a ton of coordinated fanfare from Verizon and RIM, but this time around, it’s a murky, limbo launch, basically announced by Walt Mossberg. https://gizmodo.com/the-heavily-leaked-blackberry-storm-2-gets-unofficially-5381996 So what happened? Officially, the reason that Verizon hasn’t announced the Storm 2 is that “it’s not available…

Coat Hanger Gorilla in Captivity

Great, just when I was over the Boogie Man, there’s a new monster living amongst my nice shirts. Where’s Jane Goodall’s modular closet organizer when you need it? [David Mach via ReubenMiller via Geekologie]

American LARPers Are Useless!

This wins the prize for Best Rant Ever. A German live action role player (LARPer) named Kalle yells at Americans for being poseurs when they LARP. It devolves into Kalle beating the photographer with a stick. Of course this indictment of LARPing in the USA is itself an exercise in role-playing. “Kalle” is Viennese performance…

Obviously, a Bar Made of a Boeing 747 Engine Attracts Girls In the Skimpiest Dresses

Say whatever you want. It may be naff. It may be tacky. It may not attract buxom women in tiny black dresses. It will make me look like that guy. What. Evah. The Motoart PW-747 Cowling Bar rocks my world: A world with ejection seat chairs, airplane piston engine tables, and a mirror bed made…

Now YOU Can Contribute and Comment to Gizmodo Directly

Tweaking the design is actually the less interesting design change we made today. The more interesting one is adding ways for you to get your tips and problems onto Gizmodo instantly. All of Gawker’s sites opened up our comment systems four years ago, and since then, not only have you folks contributed to the content…

Woody Spills The Truth, Man! And President Danny Glover’s In Trouble In New 2012 Clips!

Finally the first explosion-free clip from 2012, stuffed with wild-eyed Woody Harrelson conspiracy theories and Danny Glover’s dusty president. And check out some behind-the-carnage moments from 2012. What was the movie John Cusack was watching? Why, it’s this… Also here’s some more information 2012 collected about the inevitable end of the world and the roots…

Massive ‘Google Editions’ eBook Store Pushed Back Until Next Year

“This time we mean it” was the last declaration Google made about their plans to open an eBook store, set to launch before then end of 2009. And hey, it looks like they did! Well, except for that 2009 part. https://gizmodo.com/google-plans-to-sell-ebooks-by-the-end-of-2009-5273713 Google’s come forth with a few more details about how their store, called “Google…

Told Ya Nokia Was Doomed

While most of Nokia’s billion dollar loss comes from its network equipment side, it’s worth noting their global marketshare has tumbled again, down to the 35 percent, from 41 percent last quarter. It used to be over 50. Anyone wanna guess where it’s stopping? [Nokia]

Douglas Adams to Return to TV, No Hitchhiking Involved

While Eoin Colfer tries to extend The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series past its expiration date, the BBC looks to adapt a different chapter of Douglas Adams‘ work. Coming to a television near you: Dirk Gently‘s Holistic Detective Agency. Ed Victor, a literary agent who represents the late author’s estate, told British humor outlet…

Exos Braces Heal Your Bones, Look Cooler Than Casts

Say goodbye to old-school casts for broken bones. Exos Medical’s braces, splints and casts are adjustable, breathable, lightweight, clean and waterproof. The only drawback is that you can’t have girls sign them. These things use a lattice of thin steel laces that can be tightened with one hand and loosened using a clicky dial knob.…

Those Google Street View Drivers Had No Idea What They Were In For

Click to viewGetting paid to go on a road trip? Sweet! But wait, just how far do you want us to drive again? [Collegehumor]

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Doctor Parnassus Goes Porcelin Princess Plus Behind The Scenes Clips

Terry Gilliam‘s latest poster for his tripped out Dr. Parnassus movie is absolutely gorgeous. Check out Lily Cole in her full stunning glory. Plus a mind-bending behind-the-scenes clip. This film is starting to look better and better. [Images from Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus]

Wi-Fi Bracelet Tracks Grandma or That Cheating Whore of a Husband

Ekahau’s T301W Wi-Fi Bracelet can pinpoint the exact location of anyone wearing it, without the use of GPS. But there’s a catch. While cellphones often use Wi-Fi to triangulate a person’s position in the world, the T301W only works on preconfigured Wi-Fi networks that are coupled with additional beacons. In other words, you sort of…

Glowing Jetpack Kitty Commands You to Love Science

The webcomics world has gifted us with a bevy of science-themed t-shirts, including this glow-in-the-dark proof that science is awesome. Also, the world’s most romantic shirt about radiation poisoning, and the real reasons mammals survived when the dinosaurs went extinct. These shirts all come from TopatoCo, which sells products from various webcomics creators. There are…

Japan’s Past Prime Minister Is A Three-Hundred-Thousand-Year-Old Ultraman King

Junichiro Koizumi, Japan’s former Prime Minister, hasn’t retired from governing just yet. Koizumi will be voicing the iconic Ultraman King who is 300,000 years old, 58 meters tall and can fly up to mach 20. [Time]

Giz Explains: Intel’s Entire Confusing Armada of Chips

Intel makes a lot of processors. Too many, maybe. Don’t know what the difference a Core i7 and a Core 2 Duo? A Bloomfield from a Wolfdale? A Sasquatch from a Yeti? You’re not alone. Chips, Chipsets and Damned Chipsets Okay, so the first thing to understand is that an Intel brand, like Core 2…

Acer Leapfrogs Dell to Number 2 Globally, But Dell and HP Still Rule the U.S.

Acer rightly cops a lot of stick about build-quality, but as predicted, they’ve passed Dell to second spot in worldwide sales. Separate research from Gartner and IDC also ranks Acer third in the U.S, ahead of Apple in fourth place. https://gizmodo.com/acer-says-we-can-finally-pass-dell-5381524 Acer—which owns Gateway, eMachines, and Packard Bell—scored 11.1 perecent of U.S computer sales between…