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Windows SideShow Devices Run $80?

Word is, Windows SideShow devices will start at a reasonable 80 bucks. According to chip manufacturer Winbond, SideShow devices will start at $80 with high end gadgets running up to about $150. Interestingly, the price isn’t in the SideShow chipset, which runs a reasonable $10, but the LCD screen (which is the most expensive component…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 16

The Joker’s New Ride

Yesterday, Batman fanboy Jason Chen posted a shot of the new Batman costume. Ooohh. Scary. Black. How original. I’ve never seen black before. Oh wait, black is the color of night. Or even…the color of knight. Blowing. My. Mind. https://gizmodo.com/batmans-new-suit-kicks-even-more-ass-269312 Today we get a glimpse of how a real hero is gearing up for the…

Gadgets Mark Wilson Jun 16

YouTube Mobile Goes Live

Somehow unnoticed by the press until now, Youtube’s Mobile site at m.youtube.com has gone pretty damn live. That’s Youtube in 3gp file format, streaming to phones. Just like we wanted. Combined with the h.264 conversions for Apple TV and this, it looks like YouTube is branching out from Flash-Only support. And this pretty much clinches…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 16

New Lenovo ThinkPad Commercial

To promote their new magnesium rollcage structure, this piece from Lenovo is a brilliant commercial—especially because the effect remains incredible despite the laptops never actually booting again. Thanks John!

Gadgets Mark Wilson Jun 16

Thinkpad Reserve Official, With Details

The Thinkpad reserve‘s website just went live, and the $5000 limited edition PC’s details have just become clear. It basically sounds like an X series, wrapped in leather, and bundled with an hyper-active executive service plan. The main selling points of the plan being 24/7 executive customer service, available by phone, email, and by IM…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 15

Which PCs Are Most Bloated?

This excellent video tests 8 new PCs for craplets in terms of trialware, drive space used, and set up times. Sony, HP and Dell are the worst offenders, although you can order a clean install of Dell’s XPS PCs. There’s a Mac in there, too. But you know how that ends up. Is Your PC…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 15

Magnetic Father & Son

Since you’re at Gizmodo, and given our usual demographic, there’s a pretty good chance that at one time or another you wished for super powers. Well screw watching X-Men & Heroes, this Taiwanese guy and his kid actually have magnetic powers. That’s right, Magneto is real and he has a kid too. Frankly we’re scared…

Tech News Ben Longo Jun 15

Handheld Spots and Tickets Cellphone-yapping Drivers

Nothing’s worst than driving behind some moron whose car is swerving ’cause they’re on their cellphone (especially where it’s illegal). In an attempt to end that, the Highway Safety & Technology company has created a new handheld that can automatically detect and ticket drivers who are yapping (or even worst, texting) on their cellie. The…

Gadgets Louis Ramirez Jun 15

Batman’s New Suit Kicks Even More Ass

Even more than than James Bond or Jack Bauer, Batman’s the epitome of a guy using gadgets to the fullest. That’s why we love him, and that’s why we love the most recent Batman movie. Just for you, here’s a sneak peek at Batman’s redesigned suit from the upcoming 2008 sequel. The chest and legs…

Gadgets Jason Chen Jun 15

McFly 2015 Stickers and Pins

Those are the first shots of the newly printed buttons and stickers for the McFly 2015 movement. They’re still trying their best to get Nike to issue the never-before-made Sneakers from Back to the Future II. Support the movement, sign the petition. (Video after the jump) The official McFLY 2015 project Uploaded by mickeyandchucky [McFly…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 15

iCoaster: The Rube Goldberg Marble Toy

This $80 iCoaster from Mega Brands is a Rube Goldberg-like toy that you can set up tracks with for marbles to roll through. The best part of the toy is the magnetic lift at the start to lift the marbles up which makes the whole setup hands-free. Best of all, it comes with Sound FX…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 15

Wired Cuts Through the Latest Electric Lawnmowers

In keeping with our “Laziness in Domestic Chores” theme, we bring you the electric lawnmower shootout. That way we can rid ourselves of all the annoyances of gas mowers once and for all, but still keep our yards in tip-top shape. Wired tested out four of the latest electric lawnmowers on the market and broke…

Reviews Ben Longo Jun 15

Sidekick 4 and Sidekick Slide?

Boy Genius and Engadget got their hands on some renders from Danger that seem to be the upcoming Sidekick 4 and Sidekick Slide. The Slide, seen in a domain registered by T-Mobile, looks to be fatter than the regular Sidekick 4/Sidekick 3 we’ve seen before. https://gizmodo.com/possible-upcoming-sidekicks-lx-le-slide-268941 The Sidekick 4, if these renders are correct, has…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 15

VRX Makes The Ultimate Xbox 360 Driving Setup a Reality

Remember the Ultimate Xbox 360 Racing Setup? VRX cuts all of that do-it-yourselfness out of the equation with their VRX Triple Screen Limited Edition 001. Here’s what you get. https://gizmodo.com/the-ultimate-xbox-360-racing-setup-263810 Four Xbox 360 Elites, four copies of Forza Motorsport 2 (you need a copy in each in order to enable multi-monitor support), an Xbox 360…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 15

Rubik’s Cube Coffee Table Makes Your Apartment “Cool”

Personally, I’ve never been a fan of the Rubik’s Cube. That’s probably because it makes me feel like a complete moron, and I just end up peeling the stickers off and replacing them so it looks like I completed the puzzle. What can I say, I have no scruples. If you can complete the Rubik’s…

Tech News Adam Frucci Jun 15

Opera’s Flash-Replacement For Cellphones

[UPDATE: This ain’t no Flash plugin. Read on.] It’s no secret that our gold standard for mobile browsers is full Youtube support. Apparently, that ain’t happening because Flash is a CPU and mem hog. So opera is working on a replacement plug in so phones can get in on some mobile video plugin action. https://gizmodo.com/youtube-on-a-mobile-browser-please-266667…

Tech News Jason Chen, fact checked by Brian Lam Jun 15

‘Japanese Tetris’ Makes Deal or No Deal Look Totally Tame

Click to view glumbert.com – Japanese Tetris Man, I love Japan so much. What other country would have a game show that consists of contestants dressed in metallic spandex trying to squeeze through moving walls with holes obviously smaller than they are carved into them? Although I’ve gotta admit I lost some respect for those…

Gadgets Adam Frucci Jun 15

Stolen Pixel Jewelry Proves Valkryrie Needs Bling More Than Food

Essentially the female version of the 8-Bit Tie, these “Stolen Jewels” designs from Mike and Maaike are pixelized jewelry that you can actually wear. Sure, they look like they’re either made out of paper or cheap cloth, but it’s the idea that counts. https://gizmodo.com/8-bit-tie-not-a-joke-any-more-249949 However, even though they look cool to you, if you ever…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 15

The Foot-dustpan; Simple but Useful

Who said great gadgets need to be complicated? For instance take a look at the Foot-dustpan. There isn’t a circuit, battery or hell even a moving part on the thing. Instead of bending down to scoop up dust, shove your foot in between the handles and boom. Foot-dustpan by Matthias Lange [Yanko Design]

Gadgets Ben Longo Jun 15

Windows SideShow Devices Run $80?

The Joker’s New Ride

YouTube Mobile Goes Live

New Lenovo ThinkPad Commercial

More Motorola Sidekick Slide Details

Thinkpad Reserve Official, With Details

Which PCs Are Most Bloated?

Magnetic Father & Son

Handheld Spots and Tickets Cellphone-yapping Drivers

Batman’s New Suit Kicks Even More Ass

McFly 2015 Stickers and Pins

iCoaster: The Rube Goldberg Marble Toy

Wired Cuts Through the Latest Electric Lawnmowers

Sidekick 4 and Sidekick Slide?

VRX Makes The Ultimate Xbox 360 Driving Setup a Reality

Rubik’s Cube Coffee Table Makes Your Apartment “Cool”

Opera’s Flash-Replacement For Cellphones

‘Japanese Tetris’ Makes Deal or No Deal Look Totally Tame

Stolen Pixel Jewelry Proves Valkryrie Needs Bling More Than Food

The Foot-dustpan; Simple but Useful

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