Latest

Griffin AirCurve Dock Amplifies Your iPhone Speakers Without Electronics

As I recall, there have been devices in the past that amplify the sound of portable devices using a system of channels as opposed to electronics, but the AirCurve from Griffin is designed specifically to work with the iPhone and the iPhone 3G. No power source is needed—the AirCurve directs sound from the iPhone speakers…

Tech News Sean Fallon Sep 22

LaserGames Finally Make Laser Pointers Good for Something

We know that a few of you use laser pointers for board meetings, but the majority of you probably pulled that whole laser-on-the-screen trick at movie theaters when affordable versions first hit. But the problem with the latter application, other than annoying yours truly, was that shining a laser at Tom Cruise’s face did nothing…

Tech News Mark Wilson Sep 22

At Last, A Live Action Pac-Man Movie Adaptation

Now this is a video movie adaptation I can get behind. What would it be like if that yellow monster came to life and began to hunt us all down one by one. College Humor has a live action Pac Man Horror movie where the remaining victims fight, scream, weep and eventually die at the…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 22

AT&T Home Manager, Landline Meets Smartphone

AT&T Home Manager is, essentially, a Samsung 7″ (800×480) touchscreen device that brings goodies like visual voicemail, email, Yellow Pages, weather reports and a phone-syncable address book to those who prefer not to rely on their smartphone at home. It also doubles as a digital picture frame when not in use by loading pictures from…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Sep 22

Suspected Sarah Palin E-Mail Hacker is the Son of a State Representative

Last week it was revealed that the Palin email “hack” was little more than a lucky guess and that a trail of evidence existed that would likely lead the authorities to an arrest. Apparently, this evidence has lead the FBI to the home of a 20-year-old student at the University of Tennessee named David Kernell.…

Privacy & Security Sean Fallon Sep 22

What You Missed Last Weekend

An economy-busting financial crisis is no reason to skip out on Gizmodo’s weekend news. Here’s your bailout, in the form of our top weekend stories: • Just like the U.S. economy, the LHC broke. Unlike the US economy, it will only take about two months to fix. • I still play with my Wii, but…

Tech News Jack Loftus Sep 22

Sylar Cracks Open Your Head On Tonight’s Heroes

This week a bunch of our favorite male actors are hitting television all at once. “Secret Apprentice” Sam Witwer makes his premiere as Doomsday on Smallville, playing the sweet paramedic. Michael Shanks returns to the gate world as in a doctor face to uncover ancient secrets on Stargate Atlantis. Dean Winters is kicking robo-butt over…

Television Meredith Woerner Sep 22

Could Unbreakable 2 Break Shyamalan’s Losing Streak?

Now that M. Night Shyamalan’s career is on something resembling the skids following the relative flop of The Happening, it’s not the biggest surprise to see that he’s considering a return to earlier and safer ground, in the shape of a sequel to his second movie, Unbreakable. But is the world ready for a return…

io9 Graeme McMillan Sep 22

Hands On Cray CX1 Windows Supercomputer: One Day, It’ll Make Crysis Cry

Cray’s CX1 supercomputer looks oddly petite in its weird press shot, but we checked it out in person today, and it’s actually like a small sarcophagus loaded with computer guts instead of actual guts. Unfortunately, it’s still fairly early in the getting-going phase, so they don’t have a lot of software running for it, much…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Sep 22

Predators Beat Aliens, And They Want Another Round With Arnold

The results are in: the cage match of Alien Versus Predator is officially over, and Predator producer John Davis is calling the match in favor of the Predators. The next logical step is to go back and kill off every human that ever stood in their way. Davis thinks the chances of working with the…

Movies Meredith Woerner Sep 22

Fujifilm’s SuperCCD EXR Unveiled: Sensor Promises High Res, High Quality Imaging

Fujifilm’s “super ccd” technology’s been about for quite a while, but with the new Super CCD EXR it looks like the main focus is on improved image quality. It’s not going to signal an end to the stupid megapixel race, but the EXR sensor has a new mosaic color filter arrangement, new pixel-binning method and…

Gadgets Kit Eaton Sep 22

It’s Bond — a Molecular Bond

If you’re getting amped for the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, then you’ll need to get one of these awesome book bags right away. They’re proof that old James isn’t the only super-slick Bond out there. There are molecular bonds, too! I love the combo of the old-school James Bond logo with the…

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 22

Thermaltake’s Xpressar PC Case Uses Actual Fridge Compressor For Cooling

Onwards and upwards in the overclockers’ heatsink game: The crazed coolant doctors at Thermaltake are now shipping what they’re claiming is the first case to feature a DC-inverter micro refrigeration system onboard, which goes beyond conventional liquid-cooled setups by using the same type of compressor/condenser/coolant system found in a refrigerator or air conditioner into your…

Tech News John Mahoney Sep 22

Boob-centric Mouse and Mouse Pad Let Your Co-Workers Know Your True Passions

If you’re a 13-year-old boy or just someone with the maturity level of a 13-year-old boy, you’ll love this breast-related mouse and mouse pad combo. The mouse features a couple of boobs as buttons, while the mouse pad uses boobs as a wrist rest. For $38, it’s probably the only way you’re ever going to…

Tech News Adam Frucci Sep 22

Mass Effect Will Save All The Wacky Aliens From Extinction In The Movies

Commander Shepherd and the herd of intergalactic alien races from the video game Mass Effect are headed to the big screen. According to the trades, Bio-Ware’s action role-playing game is rumored to be optioned by Avi Arad (producer of Spider-Man and X-Men). The story, which takes place in the year 2183 AD, touches on almost…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 22

Japanese Scientists Plan to Build Space Elevator

Japanese scientists are so hyped up on the possibilities of building a real life space elevator that in just two months’ time the country is playing host to a conference designed to set a production timetable. Carbon nanotube technology has advanced so rapidly that a material capable of withstanding the amazing forces in the space…

Gadgets Kit Eaton Sep 22

Dealzmodo: $200 Midway Tabletop Arcade

We know that you can get your fill of Midway classics easily enough through emulation, but this officially licensed tabletop cabinet is pretty tempting all the same. For $200 (and $5 shipping) you get a 14″ CRT, a duo of 6-button joysticks and 12 games like Rampage, Joust and Root Beer Tapper. Plus, there are…

Tech News Mark Wilson Sep 22

Fungus Could Be Among Fastest Lifeforms on Earth

Slow-growing fungus may be one of the fastest lifeforms on Earth — at least when it comes time to spread its seeds. A group of scientists recently used ultra-high-speed cameras to record spores being shot out of fungi (pictured). Some of them were launched out of the fungi at 55 mph, zooming several feet before…

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 22

Senate to Defense Contractors: More Insane Laser Weapons, Please

In the 2009 defense authorization bill approved last week, the US Senate called for the defense industry to get serious about bringing laser weapons like Boeing’s Advanced Tactical Laser system (pictured) to the battlefield. The bill allocated more funds to laser programs large and small-from green lasers used to temporarily blind individual troops called “dazzlers”…

Tech News John Mahoney Sep 22

Two Tiny Tastes of Windows 7: Fancier Start Button and Nifty Calculator

Last weekend we caught a fleeting glimpse of the latest build of Windows 7. Today, the same source of those screenshots is gracing us with two brief videos. The first is just a very simple clip demonstrating Window 7’s updated Start button glow animation. The second, listed after the jump, demonstrates the powerful new integrated…

Tech News Mark Wilson Sep 22

Griffin AirCurve Dock Amplifies Your iPhone Speakers Without Electronics

LaserGames Finally Make Laser Pointers Good for Something

At Last, A Live Action Pac-Man Movie Adaptation

AT&T Home Manager, Landline Meets Smartphone

Suspected Sarah Palin E-Mail Hacker is the Son of a State Representative

What You Missed Last Weekend

Sylar Cracks Open Your Head On Tonight’s Heroes

Could Unbreakable 2 Break Shyamalan’s Losing Streak?

Hands On Cray CX1 Windows Supercomputer: One Day, It’ll Make Crysis Cry

Predators Beat Aliens, And They Want Another Round With Arnold

Fujifilm’s SuperCCD EXR Unveiled: Sensor Promises High Res, High Quality Imaging

It’s Bond — a Molecular Bond

Thermaltake’s Xpressar PC Case Uses Actual Fridge Compressor For Cooling

Boob-centric Mouse and Mouse Pad Let Your Co-Workers Know Your True Passions

Mass Effect Will Save All The Wacky Aliens From Extinction In The Movies

Japanese Scientists Plan to Build Space Elevator

Dealzmodo: $200 Midway Tabletop Arcade

Fungus Could Be Among Fastest Lifeforms on Earth

Senate to Defense Contractors: More Insane Laser Weapons, Please

Two Tiny Tastes of Windows 7: Fancier Start Button and Nifty Calculator

Latest news

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter

‘How Do We Make Sure That Claude Behaves Itself?’: Anthropic Invited 15 Christians for a Summit

See the Next ‘Hunger Games’ in This Trip Down Memory Lane

Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token

Steven Soderbergh Wanted to Take ‘Bond’ Back to the ’60s

If You Make Fart Music, ChatGPT Will Be the Most Supportive Girlfriend You Could Ask For

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

Latest Reviews

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Let us help find what you are looking for...