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NES Zapper Bong Invites You to Place the Barrel in Your Mouth

After I posted the custom Xbox 360 bong yesterday, I asked you to send in any other custom gaming smoking paraphernalia you might make. I was not disappointed: say hello to the NES Zapper bong. https://gizmodo.com/xbox-360-bong-will-give-you-the-red-eyes-of-laziness-5168305 Created just last night, the Zapper bong is designed to be used handle-up, with the barrel in your mouth.…

Tech News Adam Frucci Mar 12

What Does Chinchilla Poop Have To Do With Twilight’s Sexually Starved Vamps?

Come into Edward’s room, used for writing and listening to “Clair De Lune,” but not for sex. Listen closely in this new deleted scene for the crew member laughing at Bella’s rain-stick line. Twilight Once again I’m reminded of that improv troupe that bothered everyone at the cafe in college. Seriously did the director just…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 12

iTunes 8.1 Lets Your Friends Pick Your Music with iTunes DJ

Having a party and want to let your guests (or at least your guests with iPhones with Remote installed) have a say in the music that plays? New iTunes DJ lets you do just that. https://gizmodo.com/itunes-8-1-now-available-5168529 If you have iTunes DJ enabled, anyone with the newest version of Remote on their iPhone can vote on…

Tech News Adam Frucci Mar 12

So You’d Like To Be An Explosion Scientist

Explosions aren’t just for padding out Michael Bay movies. They are also crucial to the production of industrial materials, keeping medical supplies safe during shipping, and even to the future of treating heart disease. Yesterday at the Etech Conference in San Jose, chemist Christa Hockensmith explained how she got interested explosion science, and what researchers…

io9 Annalee Newitz Mar 12

The Exoskeleton of the Sony A900

Like a Terminator edging toward you with half its face blown off, the Sony A900 dSLR only looks meaner without the candy plastic shell. [CNET photo by Stephen Shankland via Core77] Hey, all you endoskeleton people—calm down. Take a deep breath. It’s OK. John Mahoney and I actually had the same conversation, and he convinced…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 12

The Jagged Silhouettes Of Korean Missiles

Missile replicas look menacingly barbed, at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul. North Korea will fire a satellite into space next month, but observers suspect the launch’ll actually test missile technology. More images below. That’s a North Korean Scud-B missile in the back left, and most of the other missiles in the top image…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Mar 12

Bath Battleship Radio Will Match My Submarine

Can’t wait for my new HMS Battleship Radio FM. I don’t listen to FM radio, but I will finally be able to sink a Royal Navy ship with my Spanish submarine. [Red5 via Red Approved]

Tech News Jesus Diaz Mar 12

Gadget Deals of the Day

Hmm, let’s see what we have here (rummages around in the box): lookie, a Canon A1000 IS for $115. Oooh, 52″ HDTVs too. What’s this? Free condoms? This must be all my college stuff. Computing & Peripherals • Lenovo IdeaPad 1.6GHz 512MB RAM 80GB HDD S10 Netbook for $299 plus free shipping (normally $350). •…

Tech News Erica Ho Mar 12

BREAKING: WOZ FRACTURES LEG DANCING WITH THE STARS (OR HAS BIONIC IMPLANT INSTALLED)

MAN DOWN! There’s no conclusive data to go along with this photo of Woz leaving a hospital with a leg brace. But let me offer some theories. UPDATED WITH DATA https://gizmodo.com/woz-dances-his-weird-little-heart-out-you-know-what-to-5167227 The first and most obvious is that Woz is hurt from all those hours of dance practice. The second, and most plausible, is that…

Tech News Brian Lam Mar 12

Trisaksri Ghost Repellent Zaps Unwanted Spirits With Radio Wave Blast

Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? If the answer is “yes,” then don’t wait another minute. The folks at Supa Boondee shop are ready to believe…

Tech News Sean Fallon Mar 12

The Last Watchmen Story You Need Ever Read

If you’re feeling Watchmen overload, this tribute to the comic (and ads of yore) is exactly the tonic you need. The strip was created by cartoonist Elan’ Rodger Trinidad for the Physical Nostalgia Watchmen tribute show at Melt Gallery in LA, running until the 22nd of the month. Sadly, the original has already been sold,…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Mar 12

Scarjo and Rourke Get Into Leather And Whips For Iron Man 2

Scarlett Johansson is slipping into the leather catsuit and filling the high-heeled boots of Black Widow, while everyone’s favorite Wrestler, Mickey Rourke, is getting his own cybernetic whips in Iron Man 2. The curvy actress has signed on to play the dangerous Black Widow in the next Iron Man movie. Scarjo in a slinky skin-tight…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 12

Pre Available First Half of 2009, Pricing Plans Confirmed

Sprint’s and Palm just confirmed during a webcast conference that the Pre is still on target for a release in the first half of 2009 and will use Sprint’s “Everything” line of plans. Individuals can choose from 450 minute ($69.99), 900 minute ($89.99) or unlimited plans ($99.99). Families can choose from 1500 minutes ($129.99), 3000…

Tech News Adrian Covert Mar 12

A Strange New Dance-Related Conspiracy Game About the Apocalypse

Have you ever been walking around in your city, and seen somebody in a mask suddenly start dancing? Or perhaps a whole group of people? No, it’s not alien mind control – it’s actually people being controlled by a vast online conspiracy. They’re participating in an alternate reality game called Top Secret Dance Off, where…

io9 Annalee Newitz Mar 12

The Worst Proprietary Gadget Offenses

Like a predatory loan officer or an unstable partner, technology companies have an obsession with locking you down. Here are some of the worst examples of proprietary products that leave you trapped, broke and angry. The iPod Plug While it in some ways seems like an example of a proprietary technology done right (it’s solid,…

Tech News John Herrman Mar 12

Shuffle-Compatible Headphones Trickle In From Etymotics, Klipsch, Monster and Scoche

We’re just starting to get word on Shuffle VoiceOver-friendly headphones coming from third-party manufacturers. In addition to the news we’ve already seen from Scosche, there’s a $100 pair from Klipsch, and we’re being told that there will be more announced from Monster and Etymotics shortly, if not already. Shure confirmed to us that it does…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Mar 12

Rumors: iPhone 3.0 Will have MMS and Bluetooth/USB Data Tethering

Boy Genius has some data on the iPhone 3.0’s new features, including MMS and Bluetooth and USB data tethering to a laptop from ATT’s 3G. [Boy Genius]

Tech News Brian Lam Mar 12

Nikon Touchcam Concept Battles The Elements… In Our Dreams

While Canon and Panasonic brought out new water- and dust-proof toughcams at PMA, Nikon sat idly by. But designer Camillo Vanacore spec’d out a nice one for them. Hire him, Nikon? https://gizmodo.com/canon-d10-submarine-toughcam-love-it-but-hate-it-5163875 Nikon’s been sleeping a bit in the point and shoot area, so its funny that such sexiness comes from an amateur concept designer.…

Tech News John Mahoney Mar 12

Yet Another Completely Mundane Rocking Chair

The Ruby Rocking Chair is somehow slightly different than every other rocking chair we’ve seen ever, but we can’t quite put our finger on it… Hmmm, it’s definitely not the two anatomically-shaped butt supports that are filled with water. And it’s not the six-pack abs back support, which is pretty much the industry standard. Ohhhh,…

Tech News Mark Wilson Mar 12

Sirius XM Radio To Finally Stream on iPhone This Spring

Ok, for reals this time. According to AP, the troubled satellite radio provider will finally push out their XM radio app for the iPhone / iPod Touch sometime this Spring. [Yahoo] https://gizmodo.com/sirius-xm-gets-bailed-out-by-owners-of-qvc-avoids-bank-5155022

Tech News Sean Fallon Mar 12

NES Zapper Bong Invites You to Place the Barrel in Your Mouth

What Does Chinchilla Poop Have To Do With Twilight’s Sexually Starved Vamps?

iTunes 8.1 Lets Your Friends Pick Your Music with iTunes DJ

So You’d Like To Be An Explosion Scientist

The Exoskeleton of the Sony A900

The Jagged Silhouettes Of Korean Missiles

Bath Battleship Radio Will Match My Submarine

Gadget Deals of the Day

BREAKING: WOZ FRACTURES LEG DANCING WITH THE STARS (OR HAS BIONIC IMPLANT INSTALLED)

Trisaksri Ghost Repellent Zaps Unwanted Spirits With Radio Wave Blast

The Last Watchmen Story You Need Ever Read

Scarjo and Rourke Get Into Leather And Whips For Iron Man 2

Pre Available First Half of 2009, Pricing Plans Confirmed

A Strange New Dance-Related Conspiracy Game About the Apocalypse

The Worst Proprietary Gadget Offenses

Shuffle-Compatible Headphones Trickle In From Etymotics, Klipsch, Monster and Scoche

Rumors: iPhone 3.0 Will have MMS and Bluetooth/USB Data Tethering

Nikon Touchcam Concept Battles The Elements… In Our Dreams

Yet Another Completely Mundane Rocking Chair

Sirius XM Radio To Finally Stream on iPhone This Spring

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