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‘Anonymized’ Data Is Meaningless Bullshit

When most of us think of how the concept of “data” has been skewered by the press, we’re probably thinking about an app’s location data tipping off our home address, or apps like Grindr tipping advertisers off about our sexuality. What’s less scrutinized, both by the public and by those in public office, is data…

Privacy & Security Shoshana Wodinsky Feb 3

Apple Videoconferencing Kit Now Available for iPhone 3GS Too, ZOMG!

Like always, most of the rumors were random crap (except the leaked Chinese photos and our predictions.) The front-facing videoconference camera was wrong—as we know now—but Apple has a solution: https://gizmodo.com/first-iphone-3g-2009-screens-look-very-real-to-me-5273348 Turns out that Apple is re-introducing the iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit under a new moniker: The iPhone 3G S Videoconferencing Kit. Soooo pretty. https://gizmodo.com/apple-introduces-iphone-3g-videoconferencing-kit-zomg-5015395…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 8

Ryanair’s New Emergency Instructions Could Be Real One Day

After today’s $1.40 airplane lavatory charge, the disco girl with the long legs and the lovely smile has sent us proof that Ryanair is going way too far in their demands to passengers. https://gizmodo.com/airline-wants-to-charge-you-to-use-the-lavatory-5161496 Yes, it’s a fakemodo, which means it’s fake. [Graphic by The Coast of Yemen—Thanks Addy!]

Tech News Jesus Diaz Feb 27

The Really Real Mac Mini We’ve Always Wanted

This Mac mini is definitely real. It’s also like a USB humping dog orgy waiting to happen. [BoingBoing Gadgets] https://gizmodo.com/mac-mini-2009-leak-analyzed-declared-fake-5157263

Tech News Matt Buchanan Feb 20

Control-A-Cat Remote Only Makes Cats More Frustrating

Dear Manufacturer: As the owner of two dumb felines, I was pleased when you introduced the 21-button Control-A-Cat remote with “meow” and “catch mice” functionality. But certain buttons on my unit don’t seem to work. For instance, no matter how hard I push “use litter tray,” Wynona still prefers to use the linoleum floor just…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Feb 18

Fuji Finepix, Hot or Not Edition

Every new camera on the market is touting some powerful facial recognition software. But according to Gizmodo engineers, there’s a lot more that can be done. Straight from our R&D department, we’ve received this crude mockup of a “Hot or Not” Fuji Finepix camera. It features: • Attractive Facial Recognition If you’ve got it, flaunt…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 29

Google Street View Discovers Rift in Spacetime Contiuum

Pre-medieval warriors! Battling to the death! In Pittsburgh! (Appropriately, at Samsonia Way.) Obviously a serious tear in the spacetime contiuum, since it even replaced their iron weapons with modern foam-rubber. [Google Maps – Thanks tipster!]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 26

Google Street View Captures Image of Two-Story Giant

A race of giants roams the streets of LA. Google Street View captured an image of one as it boldly exposed itself in broad daylight, examining the street view truck like a Hot Wheels car. Typically nocturnal, after generations spent away from civilization, it’s unknown if these giants understand normal little people speech, so if…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 23

Bush Leaves MacBook Air for President Obama at Oval Office, Or Something

What you are seeing here-in an official photo from the White House-is a close-up of the President’s desk in the Oval Office. And that thing on top is, yes, you know exactly what it is. https://gizmodo.com/apple-introduces-manila-case-the-worlds-thinnest-notebo-345406 Yeah, it is a manila envelope. It was left for President Barack Obama by Former President George W. and…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jan 22

CNN Debuts Exclusive SuperQuickZoom Camera Technology

CNN isn’t holding back the Inauguration Day techno-wizardry. In addition to the Photosynth-powered crowdsourced 3D photo and exclusive satellite crowd shot Wolf keeps teasing, CNN debuted its exclusive SuperQuickZoom tech, seen here. https://gizmodo.com/cnns-inauguration-day-photosynth-compiles-crowdsourced-5135625

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 20

iPhone App Store Hits 500 Million Downloads, We Break Down the Numbers

So the App Store has hit half a billion downloads in a mere 6 months. Impressive! But how do these numbers break down by app? We made a handy pie chart to show you.

Tech News Adam Frucci Jan 16

Fakemodo: CNBC’s Jim Goldman’s Apple Sources Revealed

Jim assures us that his new Apple sources are “tangible and trustworthy.” They are quite tangible, Jim. And soft, too.

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 14

Apple Keynote Beer Goggles to Become Obligatory in 2009

This one slipped even below Jim Goldman’s rumor radar: The Apple Keynote Beer Goggles. Judging from today’s snoringfest, I won’t be surprised if they make them obligatory for every event in 2009. https://gizmodo.com/rumor-smash-no-zune-phone-at-ces-5107042 Many people are bashing the Philnote because it was a bore and there were no new new NEW toys. In reality, the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jan 6

Fakemodo: Undeniable Evidence of iPhone Nano 3G ZOMG!

Here you have it. Un-de-ni-a-ble proof that the iPhone nano 3G exists. Boom. Because, if there’s a knock-off, there must be a real one out there, right? Somewhere! Anywhere? Come on! Think about it, people! https://gizmodo.com/fakemodo-undeniable-evidence-of-iphone-nano-3g-zomg-5118216 Yesterday, a reader jumped on the tips line saying: OMG! I FOUND THE NEW IPHONE NANO! CHECK IT OUT…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Dec 26

Apple Cancels Christmas Too

Not happy with cancelling MacWorld and the Stevenote, Phil Schiller and Santa Claus appeared in a joint press conference today at the North Pole announcing the cancellation of Christmas after 2008’s. https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-skipping-final-macworld-apple-keynote-5111773 Apple Announces Last Year of Christmas CUPERTINO, California—December 16, 2008—Apple® today announced that this is the last year for Christmas. Philip Schiller, Apple’s…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Dec 16

Fake Chinese Barbie Phone Better Than the Real Thing

You know what’s fun? When Chinese fakes actually turn out to be more useful (and would possibly sell better) than the real product. Case in point: This cellphone designed to look like Mattel’s Barbie B2 mp3 player. https://gizmodo.com/barbie-b2-music-player-just-scoops-iphone-for-gadget-of-330623 Called the Barbie P520, this clamshell phone is in no way sponsored by Mattel. Undaunted by its…

Tech News Elaine Chow Dec 5

Santa Claus’ Gmail Account Exposed

I love this [email protected] snapshot. Bono, Jesuschrist, Rudolph, and Steve in his contacts; him chatting about how he’ll give Xboxes to bad boys instead of coal because of the energy crisis; God wanting a Wii… His inbox is just hilarious. I want to read the rest of these emails, badly: • Yahoo! Answers Answer-Jim311 responded…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Dec 3

Apple Cancels All iPhone 3G Orders, Releases iBrick 3G

Click to viewCupertino, California (Agencies). In a surprising move that is set to stun consumers all over the world, Apple has cancelled all orders for the iPhone 3G today. People who already bought the phones will get them replaced by Apple’s new wonderproduct, the iBrick 3G. “We think it’s the best thing we can do…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 11

Dell to Ship All Computers, Rubber Chickens in Apple Manila Cases

Laredo, Texas (Agencies) – Surprising everyone but industry guru Gene Munster, Dell has announced a partnership with Apple Inc. that will see the former licensing the latter’s exclusive Manila Case technology to ship all their computer products and accessories, like their Dell Rubber Chickens and Dell Texas-Style BBQ Ribs. “It was bound to happen,” said…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 4

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit, ZOMG!

Those of you complaining about the lack of front camera and videoconferencing in the new iPhone, stop saying words. This July 11 you will be able to buy the Apple Videoconferencing Kit for iPhone 3G at just $29. Press release and an exclusive leaked photo of the user manual—showing how it exactly works—right after the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 11

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‘Anonymized’ Data Is Meaningless Bullshit

Apple Videoconferencing Kit Now Available for iPhone 3GS Too, ZOMG!

Ryanair’s New Emergency Instructions Could Be Real One Day

The Really Real Mac Mini We’ve Always Wanted

Control-A-Cat Remote Only Makes Cats More Frustrating

Fuji Finepix, Hot or Not Edition

Google Street View Discovers Rift in Spacetime Contiuum

Google Street View Captures Image of Two-Story Giant

Bush Leaves MacBook Air for President Obama at Oval Office, Or Something

CNN Debuts Exclusive SuperQuickZoom Camera Technology

iPhone App Store Hits 500 Million Downloads, We Break Down the Numbers

Fakemodo: CNBC’s Jim Goldman’s Apple Sources Revealed

Apple Keynote Beer Goggles to Become Obligatory in 2009

Fakemodo: Undeniable Evidence of iPhone Nano 3G ZOMG!

Apple Cancels Christmas Too

Fake Chinese Barbie Phone Better Than the Real Thing

Santa Claus’ Gmail Account Exposed

Apple Cancels All iPhone 3G Orders, Releases iBrick 3G

Dell to Ship All Computers, Rubber Chickens in Apple Manila Cases

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit, ZOMG!

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