All Giz Wants: The Netflix Set-Top Box
I, for one, am sick of having to get up off my ass to get new movies to watch. Sure, it’s gotten easier since the days that had me driving to the video store to rent a movie (remember video stores? How quaint.), but it’s not easy enough. I still need to mail movies back…
Philips Wants to Help You Ditch That Unibrow
Hey, missing link. Yeah, I’m talking to you. That unibrow ain’t doing you any favors. Yeah, I know, it’s embarrassing to talk about your awkwardly placed hair, but you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Masculine grooming has become more acceptable now that companies are brazenly selling back shavers, and getting rid of your unibrow is much less…
LG LAN-9600R In-Car GPS + Multimedia Entertainment System
LG shows off some GPS know-how with its LAN-9600R. Besides the fact that the built-in disc reader supports CDs and DVDs filled with all sorts of multimedia (MP3, WMA, Divx, etc.), the unit’s 7-inch screen is motorized, meaning that it can retract into the dash at the push of a button. Now, LG cannot claim…
Capital of Kazakhstan to be Covered in Gigantic Tent; Gizmodo HQ Moving to Kazakhstan
Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will soon become one of the coolest cities in the world. Why, you ask? Because they’re planning to build a 500-foot-high “tent” over the entire metropolis to keep it warm in the winter. It’ll be made from a special material that absorbs sunlight to give the effect of summer year-round,…
Tabletop Fireplace is Wussiest Campfire Ever
There’s just nothing like a roaring fire in the middle of winter to warm your bones. Unfortunately, for those of us living in big cities fireplaces are rarely a viable option. Personally, I’ve found the flaming trash can to be a decent replacement, but if you don’t happen to live in a hobo-cluttered alleyway that…