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Windows 9 Predictions: Looking Forward

How do you predict the future? It’s easy: There’s going to be a Windows 9 in a few years. As for what might be inside Microsoft’s future operating system, however, that’s a whole ‘nother ballgame. It’s not that hard to get caught up in some childlike fantasy when asked to predict the future path of…

Tech News David Murphy - MaximumPC

Beer Stabilizer Ensures You’ll Never Spill a Drink Again—If It Existed

Hahn, an Australian brewery, is obviously in the wrong business. Instead of focusing on crafting fine ales, it should be further developing and commercializing this stabilizing arm that guarantees you won’t spill a drop when being jostled about in a bar. That is, if the arm was actually more than just a clever visual effect…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

The New iPad’s 1GB of RAM and 1GHz Processor Confirmed

Though it was almost certainly going to be the case, a leaked benchmark has confirmed what we expected: the new iPad comes with 1GB of RAM, but the clock speed of its CPU stays at 1GHz. https://gizmodo.com/new-ipad-the-third-generation-5891158 The results come from a device that a pair of tech journalists in Vietnam managed to lay their…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Amazon May Have Sold Two Million ‘Kindle Singles’, But Why’s That Impressive?

This morning, the internet is awash with people slapping Amazon on the back, congratulating them for selling two million Kindle Singles—e-books that are shorter than full-length books but longer than most magazine articles. But is that really a big deal? No, it isn’t. But my problem isn’t with the number they’ve sold. Rather, my problem…

Commerce Jamie Condliffe

New Sony Xperia Sola Offers “Floating Touch” For When Touching the Screen Is Too Much Effort

Sony’s new phone line has been making waves – we quite liked the Xperia S. Now we’ve got another entry, the Xperia Sola aka the Pepper, touting something called “floating touch” for “magic web browsing without touching the screen”, because dragging your finger on glass is just so last year. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-new-xperia-phones-hands-on-they-go-right-for-the-5873656 The Sola fits nicely…

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Will Anybody Pay $3,700 for Tag Heuer’s New Phone?

Some people have more money than sense, and even then a damn site more of both than taste. For such individuals, Tag Heuer’s new phone—the Racer—is just the handset to slip into their back pockets. They deserve it! No, really, they do. Apparently inspired by Formula 1 and GT racing, the luxury offering is dripping…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

I Really Hope This Samsung Patent Is a Joke

I’m firmly on record as hating phone cases; as far as I’m concerned, they should all be burned. So a Samsung patent for phone skins that come with matching wallpaper images? I. Want. To. Vomit. https://gizmodo.com/stop-ruining-your-phone-with-a-stupid-case-5880520 The patent application refers to a printed “film layer” that a user can stick on to a smartphone case.…

Gadgets Jamie Condliffe

Megaupload Working to Recover Thousands of US Government Documents

When Megaupload fell overnight, one of the biggest complaints was that users were immediately shut out of their document storage. That includes plenty of US Government officials—something Kim Dotcom is helping to rectify. https://gizmodo.com/the-fbi-is-already-getting-sued-for-shutting-down-megau-5879793 Torrent Freak reports that Megaupload is trying to work out a deal with the Department of Justice to allow users to…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Digital Playground Has Been Hacked—Credit Cards, Logins, and Porn All Stolen

A new hacker collective emerging from the Post-Sabu SNAFU calling itself The Consortium has made its presence known by stealing Porn-purveyor Digital Playground blind. https://gizmodo.com/lulzsec-leader-betrays-all-of-anonymous-5890825 The collective not only stole the full credit card information—which was in plaintext—and logins from some 72,000 DP customers, it obtained root access to the site’s servers. This granted The…

Privacy & Security Andrew Tarantola

Porting Your Digital Library to Ultraviolet Cloud Might Cost You Four Bucks a Title

If you want to copy that movie you already own to the Ultraviolet cloud at your local Walmart, you may need to pull out your wallet. Reports are circulating that this “convenience” will cost as much as four dollars a title. Walmart is holding a press conference later today in conjunction with Universal, Paramount, Warner…

Gadgets Andrew Tarantola

How to Conquer Everest from Your Couch, Rolling Papers Made of Hash, and Toe Thumbs Beat No Thumbs

Roll that spliff phatly, pack some fresh ice into the binger, and set the Volcano to “toastify.” It’s time for tonight’s Stoner Channel. We’ve collected our best high-times material for the discerning pothead so sit back, relax, and pass that shit on the left, yo. Tonight’s plantation comes from reader thaShady Click here for more…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola

Reader Gets Featured In The Simpsons After Gizmodo Post

Back in February I featured Nick McKaig’s awesome work in Gizmodo. Nick used his amazing voice to create an a cappella version of The Simpsons. His video went viral and, finally, he got featured on the March 4 show: https://gizmodo.com/the-simpsons-theme-sung-by-one-guy-sounds-better-than-t-5881238 Hi Jesus, I just wanted to let you know that as a result of your…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

These Guys Want to Build an Arena for Mech Death Matches

Robot fights have evolved beyond the crudely-built spectacles from the turn of the century. A group of tinkerers are looking to host Battletech-style “robotic combat competitions” with guns and flamethrowers. Eat your heart out Constrictor. Now, these aren’t just some souped up lawnmower chassis armed with pneumatic-axes. The robots of the Mech-Warfare league are two-legged,…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola

Grippy Pad: Magically Stick Your Gadget To Your Dash

Attach a silicon Grippy Pad to your car’s dash, and your phone will stick to it as if by magic. Apparently taking its cue from the design of gecko’s feet, Grippy Pad sticks to gadgets without messy adhesives, velcro, or magnets. We haven’t tried it out for ourselves but after seeing videos and photos of…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar

Yahoo Pulls the Trigger, Sues Facebook for Patent Infringement

As we reported last month, Yahoo has made good on its threat to take Facebook to court over alleged patent infringements. Apparently ,Yahoo is taking a page out of Kodak’s playbook. https://gizmodo.com/yahoo-plays-the-troll-blindsides-facebook-in-patent-sp-5888836 “Facebook’s entire social network model, which allows users to create profile for and connect with, among other things, persons and businesses, is based…

Social Media Andrew Tarantola

Awww, This Adorable Little Flash Drive Thinks It’s a Hard Drive

Like a high-tech version of Boo, this heartwarming little 8GB flash drive hard drive is an adorable miniature version of the real thing. Except that instead of taking the internet by storm, it’s content to just store your PowerPoint presentations. https://gizmodo.com/you-can-buy-boo-the-internets-cutest-dog-5884951 It comes in just a single 8GB version for $22, complete with a metal…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

IBM’s Deep Thunder Will Power the Most Advanced iPad Weather App Yet

IBM’s Watson may be the talk of the tech nerds these days, but IBM’s “Deep” generation of supercomputers haven’t faded into complete obscurity since Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov in chess 15 years ago. In fact, it’s brother, Deep Thunder will bring its hyper-precise weather forecasts to the iPad. Talking Points Memo says Deep Thunder…

Tech News Adrian Covert

This Is Why You Can’t Use a Cat as a Quadrotor

We all know the awesomeness of quadrotors knows no bounds. But using your taxidermied cat as the body of said quadrotor? Unfortunately for the world, this grand experiment has not yet reached its full potential. The flying apparatus, dubbed the Orvillecopter, barely lifts off the ground. Apparently cat carcass is not as aerodynamic as one…

Tech News Michael Hession

iPhone Mug Case Lets You Reach For a Half-Cup of Stupidity

Apple employs countless designers and engineers who do everything they can to squeeze as much functionality into the iPhone while keeping it slim and pocket-friendly—only to have case makers come along and create monstrosities like this ridiculous half mug. Its website points out that the handle makes the iPhone easier to hold, provides a place…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

iPad Workers’ Faces Still Ruined After Last Year’s Explosion

Late last year, workers in a Chinese factory, toiling to polish the back of iPads, were the victims of an enormous explosion. Apple’s industrial blast killed four and injured over 50. Today, many workers are still horribly disfigured. https://gizmodo.com/apple-supplier-factory-explodes-injuring-57-5869204 NPR interviewed a group of the Pegatron survivors. Most of them aren’t doing too well: The…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Windows 9 Predictions: Looking Forward

Beer Stabilizer Ensures You’ll Never Spill a Drink Again—If It Existed

The New iPad’s 1GB of RAM and 1GHz Processor Confirmed

Amazon May Have Sold Two Million ‘Kindle Singles’, But Why’s That Impressive?

New Sony Xperia Sola Offers “Floating Touch” For When Touching the Screen Is Too Much Effort

Will Anybody Pay $3,700 for Tag Heuer’s New Phone?

I Really Hope This Samsung Patent Is a Joke

Megaupload Working to Recover Thousands of US Government Documents

Digital Playground Has Been Hacked—Credit Cards, Logins, and Porn All Stolen

Porting Your Digital Library to Ultraviolet Cloud Might Cost You Four Bucks a Title

How to Conquer Everest from Your Couch, Rolling Papers Made of Hash, and Toe Thumbs Beat No Thumbs

Reader Gets Featured In The Simpsons After Gizmodo Post

These Guys Want to Build an Arena for Mech Death Matches

Grippy Pad: Magically Stick Your Gadget To Your Dash

Yahoo Pulls the Trigger, Sues Facebook for Patent Infringement

Awww, This Adorable Little Flash Drive Thinks It’s a Hard Drive

IBM’s Deep Thunder Will Power the Most Advanced iPad Weather App Yet

This Is Why You Can’t Use a Cat as a Quadrotor

iPhone Mug Case Lets You Reach For a Half-Cup of Stupidity

iPad Workers’ Faces Still Ruined After Last Year’s Explosion

Dreame Pocket Pro Hair Dryer Is Now Over 3x Cheaper Than Dyson’s Deal in Amazon’s Prime-Exclusive Spring Sale

Pompeii Study Confirms Roman ‘Wine’ Ritual Previously Known Only From Texts

JBL Clears Out a 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-One Soundbar at a Record Low Beyond Its Portable Speaker Deals

Andy Weir Says Paramount Rejected His ‘Star Trek’ Pitch, Proceeds to Blast Modern ‘Trek’

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station Is 50% Off as Amazon’s Spring Sale Pushes Into Its Final Clear-Out

Anker’s USB-C Docking Station With Detachable Hub Hits an All-Time Low in Amazon’s Spring Sale, Likely the Last Chance Before Prime Day

The Sadie Sink ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Rumors Just Keep Swirling

This Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader Now Costs About as Much as a Few Paper Books, While Amazon’s Spring Sale Price Still Holds

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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