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Sony just bought a $644m share of Olympus in an attempt to lay its hands on better camera technology. Interesting. [WSJ]
Pocket-lint is reporting that it’s been sent images of the new HTC One X+ from a trusted source and… it looks almost identical to the existing HTC One X. There’s currently no official news from HTC about specs or release date—because the phone hasn’t actually been officially announced yet. But these images suggest that it’s…
Neil Young has been banging on for some time about his dreams for hi-res digital music. Now, appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman, he’s unveiled his new music player: Pono. https://gizmodo.com/neil-young-piracy-is-the-new-radio-5881167 Rolling Stone reports that Pono is in fact a music ecosystem: a music download store, a tool that converts digital audio files…
If you’re wondering how you can breathe life into that old TV set, the FAVI SmartStick might be what you’re looking for. For $50, you get a dongle that provides your TV with Android and access to streaming movies and music. The stick, which runs Jelly Bean and packs 4GB of storage, plugs into any…
You can now watch official movie trailers direct from Google search results. Look out for the “trailer” button. [Google]
Intel Clover Trail. Sounds like a JJ Abrams movie about camping, right? But Clover Trail is actually the next generation Intel Atom chip that’ll power both Windows 8 tablets and laptops. Which means you’ll probably run into this chip pretty darn soon, so get familiar. Intel Clover Trail is the next-generation Intel Atom chip… Intel,…
It’s always fun wondering what if. What if Apple used a different design on the iPhone? What if the iconic structures and famous buildings we know so well now were replaced by alternative versions? It could’ve happened! In the image above, you see the current Sydney Opera House on the left and a possible structure…
This is war in 2012—you can literally see a soldier under fire in Afghanistan. The soldier was shot but suffered no permanent injuries. It’s insane. Here’s how the soldier described the whole situation: I got a hit a total of 4 times. My helmet cam died and i made it down the mountain on my…
Sony excited a lot of people who were down on point-and-shoots with the full-frame RX1. As the smallest full-frame sensor camera, it sounded like it could be awesome. But sounding awesome is different from looking awesome and with cameras, it’s all about the shots right? Well, here are some sample shots of the RX1. https://gizmodo.com/sony-rx1-the-first-full-frame-point-and-shoot-camera-5942476…
Everybody—or well, almost everybody—knows that Apple Maps is inferior to Google Maps. There are countless examples of Apple Maps being worse! Motorola, however, ignored all the real examples and used a fake address to show off how Google Maps is better than Apple Maps. Huh? https://gizmodo.com/17-people-who-actually-really-love-the-new-apple-maps-5946806 This was what Motorola posted to Google+ post (oh,…
BuzzFeed FWD points out something awfully backwards in the world today: cable companies really, really want you to get a landline. In fact, they make it so damn cheap that it feels irresponsible not to get a landline—even if you absolutely do not need it. What’s the deal with cable companies’ obsession with landlines? Why…
If you really hate the big carriers and live in the midwest, you can score an iPhone 5 for cheaper than anybody else. Cellcom, a small regional carrier, is offering the brand new iPhone 5 for only $150. https://gizmodo.com/wal-mart-is-the-cheapest-place-to-buy-an-iphone-5-pre-5943201 Of course, you have to make some sacrifices to save 50 bucks—no 4G LTE for the…
The wonderful thing about Foursquare is how important it can make you feel. You’re not just some shlub who only goes to the same three bars every month. You’re a mayor. But there are some places you’d maybe be better off not broadcasting your familiarity with. Like, say, these people have: Seriously, folks. Just because…
This lamp bends at such a dramatic angle it’s nearly infringing on Michael Jackson’s patented lean from the “Smooth Criminal” video. Made by Spanish studio LaSelva, the Gossip lamp can bend slightly without moving any of its parts, with a bottom sort of like a stop-motion rocking chair. Its LED light is hidden under its…
Grizzly Bear takes us into another realm with the new video off its latest album, Shields. You’re tricked into thinking you’ll be following the story of a teenage ice skater, but then you’re taken into another world entirely when she falls into the ice—an unexpected, artful tale to accompany a pretty song.
It’s so nice to have a delicious glass of freshly juice at your disposal any time of day. And it’s even better when it comes from a cute, compact package like Compak’s Fruit Juicers. The look like something that would fit in the Jetson’s futuristic world, and they come in a bunch of different colors—champagne,…
Koss Pro4AA headphones are ancient classics you can still buy for $100, but if you’re finding their steel construction a bit uncomfortable these days, why not repurpose the old cans into a delightful wall accessory? That seems to be the thinking behind these lovely hooks made by Etsy seller jtbaldwin. Use them to hang your…
Between the pizza joint on your corner and the very building you live in, your block could be full of history and you could be completely unaware. Google Field Trip will inform you of all those hidden facts you never knew as you walk the streets. What does it do? Runs in the background of…
I still can’t get over the fact that self-driving cars are legal. If, sometime in the next few years, someone gave you the opportunity to ride in one, alone, would you do it? As a cheerleader of all things future, I should say that I’d oblige. But I’m not so sure I would.
You’ll never be lacking the necessary bit with Worx’s new semi-automatic electric screwdriver that uses reloadable cartridges and a slide-action mechanism to switch tips. Just be careful not to wander into any convenience stores with it after doing repairs, because one look at the screwdriver and the clerk will be hitting the silent alarm. The…
