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How the News of a Jobs-less Keynote Was Forced Out

Valleywag has the backstory of how a not-exactly-right headline at BusinessWeek forced Apple to reveal the news that Steve Jobs would not present at the Macworld 2009 Keynote. [Valleywag]

Tech News Brian Lam

A Very Special Scifi Holiday Collection

The best part about the holidays, besides all the drinking and the crying, is the holiday specials, where everyone’s favorite show gets jazzed up with cheer. Here are clips from some of our favorites. Mystery Science Theater 3000 The MST3K Christmas Carol: "A Patrick Swayze Christmas": "Santa Claus Conquers The Martian" (with Joel): "What do…

Television Meredith Woerner

Last Minute Gadget Gift Deals

Today is my birthday. Buy me shit from this list of hot last minute deals-no Hobomodo! Computing Peripherals: • KDS 19” Widescreen LCD Monitor for $99.90 (normally $144). • AOC 19” Widescreen LCD Monitor for $109.99 (normally $179.99). • Cavalry 1TB USB2.0 External Hard Drive for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $144.99 – use this…

Tech News John Mahoney

Will Trade Shows Survive?

Seeing Apple pull out of Macworld and hearing talk of poor turnout at CES make us speculate on the future of trade shows—like automakers and newspapers, are they another institution on the endangered-species list? Apple’s cited reason for the withdrawal of Steve Jobs from the Macworld keynote, and the subsequent withdrawal of Apple from Macworld…

Tech News Wilson Rothman

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Off-Brand TVs

Following up our cheap HDTV battlemodo, the HD Guru (who helped us out there) has three reasons why you shouldn’t buy TVs from what he calls “tier three” brands like Insignia: price, quality and comparison. https://gizmodo.com/cheap-hdtv-battlemodo-the-best-sets-under-900-5108151 On the price front, as many of you pointed out in the comments of the cheap TV battlemodo, the…

Television Matt Buchanan

Love for Our Futuristic Freedom Fighting Homies at EFF

Yeah, I’m a civil liberties futurist junkie. That’s right – I want to make the future a place where you’ve got a right to do things like speak your mind online, or get a little privacy away from government’s prying eyes. I also think scientists and engineers should have the freedom to tinker with machines,…

io9 Annalee Newitz

On Steve Jobs-less Keynote: Sometimes I Hate It When I’m Right

Sometimes, I hate when I’m right. https://gizmodo.com/is-steve-jobs-preparing-his-farewell-5063281

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Do You Think Steve Jobs Is Retiring Very Soon?

Everyone’s at least a little surprised that Steve Jobs won’t be giving Apple’s final Macworld keynote. But do you think it’s because he’s about to retire? https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-skipping-final-macworld-apple-keynote-5111773 Is Steve Jobs About to Retire? ( surveys)

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Philips’ Luxe MP3 Player/Bluetooth Headset Coming Stateside

Philips’ Luxe MP3 Player, that Jawbone-shaped device that doubles as a bluetooth headset, is coming to the U.S. following its Singapore launch, thankfully with a color option that doesn’t include a tacky jeweled face. https://gizmodo.com/philips-luxe-bluetooth-mp3-player-is-simultaneously-bar-5068807 The GoGear Luxe comes with Bluetooth and a microphone, allowing the listener to switch between other Bluetooth devices, such as…

Tech News Erica Ho

OLPC Ad Goes For the Jugular With Child Laborers, Child Prostitutes, Child Warriors

I like this move: The OLPC team, tired of their message being co-opted by geeks worrying about what operating system to install, have raised the stakes in a new web video. I don’t think the OLPC folks are advocating doing the ol’ switcheroo—XO for AK-47—to eradicate such horrors as the ones depicted on the spot.…

Tech News John Mahoney

Alyson Hannigan Secretly Replaced With Robot!

Click to viewThe starlets of tomorrow will emote in the depths of space and at the bottom of the ocean. That’s because gynoids will replace all our favorite actresses! This gallery is sleazy, but probably work-safe. I’ve been mesmerized and alarmed, looking through a giant Flickr set of fembot art, mostly created in Photoshop. It’s…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

G4’s Priming a Flashmob in PlayStation Home Tonight

Attack of the Show is planning a little gathering tonight in PlayStation Home, encouraging one and all to join them in 7PM EST to dance the robot. Will the servers hold? https://gizmodo.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-playstation-home-5107634 The launch of Sony’s long awaited Second-Life-alike has not been without its problems. Although it’s been in closed beta for almost six months…

Tech News Seung Lee

Finally North America Can Watch Vikings Fight Aliens

Can you think of anything cooler than ancient Vikings fighting a giant alien monster? Of course not. In January, indie flick Outlander will give us some axes vs. space monster action. We’ve been dying to see this movie all year – it’s opened all over Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but apparently was just…

Movies Annalee Newitz

Nyko Wired Wii Accessories to Run Half Price

Nyko has just announced wired versions of their Wing (classic controller) and Kama (nunchuk). And while the previously announced wireless versions may be more technically impressive, these models are recession-friendly. https://gizmodo.com/the-nyko-wing-looks-better-than-the-wii-classic-control-5043420 Identical to the previously released versions (except for a wire sticking out of each), the wired Wing and Kama will each retail for $15.…

Tech News Mark Wilson

T-Mobile Is Getting the 8MP Samsung Pixon M8800L Cameraphone Too

Recall that Samsung 8MP shooter that was previously spied in blurrycam photos with T-Mo branding, but then spotted in the FCC’s filing cabinets with AT&T’s 3G livery? Well, the FCC sleuths over at Boy Genius have dug up the same phone, now designated the T929 and equipped with 1700MHz support for T-Mobile’s 3G network after…

Gadgets John Mahoney

Sylar Is a Shock Jock, and Worf is President

Last night’s Heroes ended the “Villians” chapter and inaugurated “Fugitives.” Unfortunately it was a recappy mess, though hints of what’s coming give us hope that the show is headed for an upswing. Spoilers ahead! As you can see in this clip, a lot of the episode was devoted to the theme that has been beaten…

Television Annalee Newitz

Please Stop With The Obama Already

The Savage Dragon may have been the first superhero to publicly endorse (and later, meet) our new President Elect, but with the appearance of another Obama PR stunt, we ask: Can you stop now? Please? The February issue of the Image Comics series will feature Barack Obama’s first appearance in a comic book as President…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

CBS Looking to Turn TV.com Into a Hulu Competitor

CBS has been paying attention to the success of NBC and Fox’s Hulu, and they want in on the fun/money. They could just add their content to Hulu, but that would be too easy. Instead, CBS is looking to redesign TV.com into a Hulu-like streaming site, all while keeping the community that’s grown there in…

Television Adam Frucci

Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Someone Else Uses Your Computer?

Your computer is your life. All of your important information is on there and you have the settings just the way you like. Now someone wants to use it. Does that make you uncomfortable? Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Someone Else Uses Your Computer? ( surveys) [Thanks OMG! Ponies! Image via nickgraywfu] Results from “LCD,…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Kate Bornstein Weighs in on Last Night’s Trannytastic Terminator

Last night, we met the first transgender person (that we know of) in the Terminator universe. We asked transgender activist and author Kate Bornstein for her opinion of the episode. For those of you who don’t know her, Kate Bornstein is the author of two books on gender issues, Gender Outlaw and My Gender Workbook.…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

How the News of a Jobs-less Keynote Was Forced Out

A Very Special Scifi Holiday Collection

Last Minute Gadget Gift Deals

Will Trade Shows Survive?

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Off-Brand TVs

Love for Our Futuristic Freedom Fighting Homies at EFF

On Steve Jobs-less Keynote: Sometimes I Hate It When I’m Right

Do You Think Steve Jobs Is Retiring Very Soon?

Philips’ Luxe MP3 Player/Bluetooth Headset Coming Stateside

OLPC Ad Goes For the Jugular With Child Laborers, Child Prostitutes, Child Warriors

Alyson Hannigan Secretly Replaced With Robot!

G4’s Priming a Flashmob in PlayStation Home Tonight

Finally North America Can Watch Vikings Fight Aliens

Nyko Wired Wii Accessories to Run Half Price

T-Mobile Is Getting the 8MP Samsung Pixon M8800L Cameraphone Too

Sylar Is a Shock Jock, and Worf is President

Please Stop With The Obama Already

CBS Looking to Turn TV.com Into a Hulu Competitor

Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Someone Else Uses Your Computer?

Kate Bornstein Weighs in on Last Night’s Trannytastic Terminator

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