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Lorn: Weigh Me Down

Once signed to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, Lorn has always taken an ominous, dystopian approach to his music. But now on the latest single from his new album Ask The Dust, the left field producer tosses in a little pop influence to give his productions an added dimension. “Weigh Me Down” is not a happy…

Is it Amazingly Genius or Amazingly Idiotic to Wipe Out Half the Space Bar for an Extra Backspace Key?

The first thing you’ll notice about Microsoft’s new $60 Sculpt Comfort Keyboard is the wavy design reminiscent of its earlier ergonomic models. But if you look even closer, besides a host of Windows 8 shortcut keys, you’ll notice an enlarged space bar that’s been split down the middle. According to Microsoft’s internal research, 90 percent…

The Next Netflix Exclusive Is a Ricky Gervais Show

Ricky Gervais, excellent roaster of Hollywood and the funnyman behind The Office and Extras, is taking his talents to Netflix. His new show Derek—in which he writes, directs and stars—will be available for anyone to watch on Netflix next year. It’s another instance of Netflix bolstering up their original programming with good taste. Here’s what…

DXO Labs Rates the Nikon D600 Sensor the Third Best Ever

The gurus of camera benchmarks at DXO Labs just published their review of the Nikon D600, rating its 24-megapixel sensor the third best of all time behind the two different versions of the Nikon 800. Where’s the top Canon? All the way down at number thirteen. Ouch. Nikon cameras always perform well in these camera…

The Never-Built Chicago Spire Seems Like a Great Place to Live—If You’re From Planet Xhuul-Zaan

The Chicago Spire wasn’t going to be the tallest building in the world but, judging by this video, it sure was going to be the most fantastic, teleported-from-the-future skyscraper on Earth. It’s the kind of structure that I can imagine on some alien planet, with an evil and very stylish emperor living on the penthouse.…

How Are You Liking iOS 6 So Far?

Now that iOS 6 is making its way onto the phones of you iPhone owners, it’s time to see what you think about it? What’s great? What sucks? Notice anything weird? Let’s talk about it.

The MakerBot Replicator 2 Prints A Bigger, More Detailed Chunk of Your Creative Genius

When the first MakerBot appeared in 2009, the idea of 3D printing was a bit foreign to all but the most advanced fabricators. Company founder and CEO Bre Pettis says he used to get asked: “So what, do you have to wear special glasses to see it?” Three years later and with 13,000 units sold,…

The Best Public Transit Apps for iOS 6 (Since Apple Maps Doesn’t Have It)

As you may have noticed, the transition from Google Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 6 means that the navigation software is now without public transportation data, and that really sucks. Apple’s fix for the immediate future is to push you to third-party apps, but knowing where to start can be a daunting task. To…

Apple’s New 3D Maps Are an Apocalyptic Horror Show

The move from Google Maps to Apple’s homespun cartography in iOS 6 has been a sticking point for people, largely because it’s the turd in a very ornate punch bowl. And while Apple’s fancy 3D maps were supposed to tide us over until the rest of Maps got better, they seem to be having their…

When Did Handheld Vacuums Get So Beautiful?

If you haven’t shopped for a handheld vacuum since the Dustbuster owned the market, you’re apparently in for a real treat. Vorwerk’s new Kobold VC100 looks like a piece of contemporary art you’ll want to frame and hang on your wall, instead of the old lowly workhorses you kept hidden behind a dresser. It sucks…

Five Secret Ways that Games Are Changing the World

Jane McGonigal’s 2011 best-selling book Reality is Broken inspired a young generation of game-players to think more broadly about the impact that their controller-wielding lives had on the rest of the world. But aside from games for the World Bank, how exactly are games changing the lives of people around the world? Here are five…

What’s the Weirdest Frankengadget You’ve Ever Seen?

Presumably in an attempt to boost sales, Sharp’s got a new line of professional office photocopiers that boast a built-in Plasma-cluster Ion air purifier. It claims the gimmick is to help stop the spread of disease and sickness in an office environment given everyone shares the photocopier. But in reality it just seems like Sharp’s…

Detachable Magnetic Stapler Works Absolutely Anywhere

Who would’ve thought that after over 130 years of loyal service the basic design of the office stapler could be so radically improved. But that’s pretty much the only way to describe the Align, which features a detachable magnetic base allowing you to drive a staple through almost anything, anywhere. Typically, if you wanted to…

These RHA Earphones Are Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

The first reviews of the iPhone 5 are out and if there’s one thing everybody can agree on, it’s that the aluminum body is an improvement over the glass. Who would’ve guessed that aluminum is significantly more durable than glass? https://gizmodo.com/iphone-5-meta-review-a-better-iphone-in-every-way-5944411 RHA, a small headphone company based in the UK, makes durable, well-designed products out…

And now Office for Mac 2011 has gotten a much needed retina update. Enjoy your VERY SHARP FONTS. [9to5Mac]

25 Supercomputers That Fill Entire Rooms

You thought ginormous computers were just reserved for museums and Jeopardy appearances? Think again. Most machines today are exponentially smaller than they were when we first learned the word com-pu-ter, but there are still tons of monster rigs out there doing all kinds of crazy jobs. The Typhoon, used by technicians in RCA Laboratories, is…

Beer Can Survive a Nuclear Blast, Thank God

If your home is blasted by a nuclear bomb and most everyone you know dies or is at the very least severely mangled, you’re going to need a drink. Honestly, you’ll going to need many drinks. The good news is, no matter how many loved ones are obliterated, your beer is still safe. Operation Teapot…

Five Zone Wine Cooling Fridge Packs Months of Liquid Dinners

Imagine having a miniature grocery store in your kitchen. That’s seemingly what Liebheer is promising with its new 48-inch wide SBS 246 side-by-side fridge. It’s got five separate cooling zones for keeping all your food at the perfect temperature, and even a wine cooler that can hold up to 34 bottles. The only thing missing…

When Did Small Phones Become Crappy Phones?

There was a time when you could buy something that was compact, fast, and beautiful. That time is over. “Smaller” is just a polite way to say “here’s the bad version for cheap people.” And that’s really awful. The 4.3-inch HTC 8X looks like a tremendous phone—the ultramodern, ultrafunctional WP8 software paired with killer hardware:…

You can get the new OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 update now too. Hope that means some better battery life!