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First it was Nicole. Then it was Irene. New York dodged a major bullet when those two storms missed the mark. Its massive, essential subway system survived unscathed. But now New York City is really flooding and, unless a miracle happens in the next few hours, NOAA says this will be “widespread damaging storm, possibly…
A Japanese company has developed an advanced plastic cellophane that promises to vastly extend the shelf life of fresh vegetables and fruit. By preventing the produce from losing moisture and eliminating excess CO2 buildup, Belle Green Wise’s new Aura Pack has been found to keep some fruits fresh for a whopping three to four months.…
Hurricane Sandy is coming quick, and you want to be ready. You’ve got all your gear, and now it’s time to batten down the hatches. But before you do that, there are five common hurricane myths you should know about. https://gizmodo.com/how-hurricane-sandy-might-become-a-snowpocalyptic-frank-5955168 “Taping up windows prevents them from shattering.” No. No it does not. In fact,…
The zombie apocalypse would almost certainly be the saddest way for the human race to go. But is it actually possible for us to rise from the dead as a self-cannibalizing horde of mindless killers? Well, yes and no. As ASAPScience explains, we might not ever actually come back from the dead and eat each…
iFixit has dissected Microsoft Surface to get a look at its innards and found it only slightly easier to dissemble than many of the latest Apple gadgets, which haven’t exactly been a picnic to take apart. https://gizmodo.com/ipod-nano-teardown-try-not-to-break-it-5952123 Among the findings are some modular components like a camera, speakers, and a 7.4 V, 31.5 Wh battery…
We’re not getting that big Android event we were supposed to get today, but it looks like things are still moving along somewhat as planned. But while Google may not show off its shiny new tablets in person today, the old models are now out of stock at the Google Play store, clearing the way…
Remember the project for the thinnest house in the world, designed by Polish architect Jakub Szczesny? Well, it’s finished. And it looks quite cool and livable inside. https://gizmodo.com/the-thinnest-house-in-the-world-5824640 At its wider point, the house is just four feet (1.2 meters). At its thinnest, it’s only 28.3 inches. And yet, it seems like a cute, fully…
Even though this summer’s Hurricane Irene left dozens dead and caused billions of dollars of damage, there was an inescapable consensus that it didn’t quite live up to the hype. As you can see above, meeting expectations appears to be the one thing we don’t have to worry about with Sandy. https://gizmodo.com/hurricane-irene-mostly-a-storm-of-hype-updated-5835173 We’ll continue updating…
It’s about time Google Doodles doodled the doodle king. Bob Ross, whose palette and afro invaded our living rooms for decades of insta-nature art adventures, graces the search giant’s home page today. Ross, for those not familiar, combined a soothing tone, steady hand, and incongruous haircut worked spent decades working his canvas magic on public…
Brainchild of German designer Rafael Cichy, this ultra-modern media console made of molded concrete isn’t quite born to rock, but it’s not far off. Called Thorax, it’s a customizable system made of spaced-out segments of concrete. Each section is 3 inches wide and made of concrete 2 inches thick. They come in different cross sections—O-,…
While numerous leaks have hinted at what we could have expected from the new Nexus phone at today’s cancelled Google event, the latest, from a Nexus 4 manual floating around online, brings two magic words with it: inductive charging. https://gizmodo.com/uk-retailer-reveals-nexus-4-ahead-of-google-event-5954787 As if losing the new phone in a bar wasn’t enough, LG has also published…
The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have both suspended their paywalls due to Hurricane Sandy. [NYT and WSJ]
If you look set to be affected by Hurricane Sandy, there’s plenty you can do to prepare. While we’re updating live about the storm’s progress, Google’s Crisis Map is also worth keeping open in a tab. https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-ride-out-a-serious-storm-5955519 The map provides layers and layers of detail, tying together data from a bunch of separate sources. It’s…
Just in time, Microsoft has released a WinPho8 sync tool for Windows 8 and RT. Go forth and transfer media. [Microsoft]
Leaked pricing details from numerous retailers have all but confirmed that the 32GB version of Google’s Nexus 7 will cost $250. Now another leak suggests the old 16GB model will drop to just $200. https://gizmodo.com/a-32gb-nexus-7-will-probably-cost-the-same-as-the-origi-5952440 Office Depot stores across the US have, seemingly, rolled out the news from today’s cancelled Google event a little early,…
Everything from space looks beautiful, including the extremely dangerous hurricane Sandy. This video, made by Kevin Ward using images from NOAA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, shows the frankenstorm over the Eastern Seaboard through the entire Sunday, October 28, with natural light https://gizmodo.com/the-complete-story-of-sandy-a-timeline-of-horror-and-r-5955575 The natural shadows in these videos…
So, remember when we said bulbs with wireless radios are the future of lighting? We weren’t lying. Philips just upped the ante by making bulbs that can not only cast four gorgeous shades of white, but any color you can imagine. https://gizmodo.com/wi-fi-lightbulbs-are-real-and-theyre-awesome-first-imp-5953671 Hue works similarly to the Greenwave system we wrote about last week. Screw…
It’s pretty simple. There’s a big-ass storm starting to hamme the East Coast tonight, so why not watch a movie about a bigger-ass storm hammering the East Coast? It’s like the better version of all the news coverage we’re getting over here. The Day After Tomorrow is by no means a super intelligent film, but…
So you want to watch the vicious Hurricane Sandy do her thing, but you don’t actually want to be out there in the thick of it. Maybe you aren’t even anywhere near the East Coast. Well in this Internet age, there’s still a chance for you to get your voyeuristic jollies. Here are five live-streaming…
This crazy playground stucture is shaped like something called a “Klein Bottle,” a mathematical model with only one surface, and no inside or outside. Designed by artist and architect Vito Acconci, it’s going to be coming to a neighborhood in Miami in 2014. Acconci was recently named Designer of the Year, and along wtih that…
