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A Meteorite Didn’t Start Today’s Six Alarm Fire in San Francisco

Twitter is going insane with talk of a meteorite possibly causing today’s fire in San Francisco’s Western Addition. It’s all based on a blurry (they’re always burry) photograph. Guess, what, that didn’t happen. I made a quick call to NASA to see if they had heard anything. After being puzzled as to why I was…

Tech News Roberto Baldwin

Ship Bound for China Busted with American Patriot Missiles Labeled as “Fireworks”

Lucy, you got some ‘splainin to do! A German vessel carrying 69 American-made Patriot missiles and 160 tons of explosives was detained en route to China. Nobody has any idea who shipped it, or to whom. While this certainly puts Best Buy’s shipping woes into perspective, it’s no small slip-up—Patriot missiles are a coveted American…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Rule the World, Be a Smartypants, and Become a Crime Boss

There are moments when the stars align and big-name games from multiple developers all go on sale at the same time. The holidays seem to bring out the best in these price-slashing devs. Or they just want to pad their holiday bonus. Who cares! You have GTA II, Civilization Revolution, Trivial Pursuit, and Bejeweled 2…

Commerce Roberto Baldwin

Jetset Gifts for the Mythical Man in a Suitcase

Airports. Hotels. Cabs. Ugh. There’s a class of wayward wretch who’s condemned to spend more time in these horrible places than in his own home. This is the man in a suitcase. These gifts will help him survive his Sisyphean labor even when the final destination is nowhere in sight. 1. Tumi T-Tech Presidio The…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Sony Internet TV Multitasks Perfectly with Picture-in-picture

We all know that the way we view television is changing. In fact, between YouTube, Hulu, DVR backlists and Netflix, most of us barely watch actual TV at all. So if appointment programming is a thing of the past, what’s next? You deserve nothing less than the seamless integration of all the content you want,…

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Rejoice! MAME Arcade Game Emulator Now Available for iPad and iPhone

I thought this day would never come, but MAME—the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator that would let you play retro games—is now available for free in the Apple app store. Not only that, but it’s compatible with iCade. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-with-the-ion-audio-ipad-icade-buttons-fit-for-5727939 My life is now complete. Of course, MAME doesn’t come with any retro game. Those are copyrighted,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Thanks To Star Wars, People Can Make Money Selling Wads Of Hair

There are enough Princess Leia hairbun facsimiles online to choke a Wookiee. But for those of you who couldn’t craft their way out of a paper bag puppet, here’s a homemade pair you can actually buy. Etsy seller Jacquie Coe uses synthetic human hair for these headphone covers. So right off the bat they lose…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Why My 4G Is Faster Than Your 4G (Sometimes)

Yes, 4G is super fast and yes, we love it. But not all 4G is created equal. Even when you’re talking about the same kind of 4G—LTE. Now that AT&T’s launched their LTE network in a handful of cities, we can finally ask, “Who’s faster? Verizon or AT&T?” Well, it’s not quite that simple. https://gizmodo.com/the-dirty-secret-of-todays-4g-its-not-4g-5680755…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

As If You Needed Another Reason to Hate F*cking GoDaddy

GoDaddy, proud supporter of internet censorship bill SOPA, has responded to those questioning its motives. Surprise! They’re bullshit, just like the rest of the company. https://gizmodo.com/all-the-companies-supporting-sopa-the-awful-internet-c-5870241 You can read the treatise in full here, but I’ve pulled the most delectably stupid bits out: This week, the House of Representatives introduced its long-awaited bill, H.R. 3261…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Hourglass Timer Stool Nixes Tantrums in Just 5 Minutes

Though it looks the part, this stool isn’t a training potty—but it will take the piss out of your kids. It’s actually a giant sand timer designed for time outs, sequestering rowdy ruffians for a calming five minutes. For $69 the mango wood hourglass will actually support kids up to 150 pounds. So you can…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This 9.7″ Kindle DX Is Your Oh-My-God-This-Thing-Is-Huge Deal of the Day

I’m going to buy this giant-sized, refurbished Kindle DX e-Reader for Kyle Wagner for Christmas. Why? Not because I particularly love the idea of a 10-inch e-Reader, but because in his review of the latest Kindle, Kyle complained about the placement of the buttons making his delicate little hands cramp up. I figure if I…

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Tech News Roberto Baldwin

Facebook Was Four of the Top Ten Most Popular Searches in 2011. Again.

It’s year-in-review time! I love this time of year because all of these lists invariably wind up making me feel like I’ve wasted another 12 months of this all-too-short existence (and who doesn’t love that?) or reinforce the notion that everyone in the world is an idiot. This year’s list of most searched-for terms does…

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What’s Wrong with Multitouch in the Galaxy Nexus?

There looks to be a really weird bug or faulty hardware in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus that’s screwing with multitouch. When you hold down the top left corner of the screen, the bottom of the screen doesn’t register any input. It’s so completely weird. According to the user who filmed the video, the problem only…

Tech News Casey Chan

The New York Subway Uses This Townhouse As a Secret Exit

Strolling through scenic Brooklyn Heights, this handsome brick house might catch your eye. Perhaps you’ll buy it, move in, and spend the rest of your life there. Unfortunately, it’s a fake house, hiding a secret NYC Subway exit. The Brooklyn Eagle reports that the mass transit ghost house, filled with old electrical panels and little…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Of Course Santa Trains Like a Top Gun Pilot

By some estimates, Santa has to travel 3,000 times faster than the speed of sound to deliver billions of gifts in one night. So it’s not surprising that even he needs to log some time in a sleigh simulator. Between dealing with the elf union, keeping track of who’s been naughty or nice, and maintaining…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Future MacBooks Could Be Powered by Fuel Cells

The latest patent application to come out of Cupertino could allow for new Macbooks that are slimmer, lighter, greener and could provide power for days without a charge. What’s the magic ingredient? Fuel cells! Dredged up by Apple Insider, Apple’s patent indicates that hydrogen fuel cells would be used to send and receive power from…

Tech News Adrian Covert

Pentagon Kills Big Airborne Laser, Now Wants Small Laser Drones

The Boeing 747 Airborne Laser project has been mothballed despite successfully destroying a ballistic missile and other targets. But don’t despair, pew-pew destruction fans: the US Missile Defense Command now wants to use small high altitude drones armed with lasers. https://gizmodo.com/boeing-airborne-laser-weapon-fires-for-the-first-time-5100377 The Airborne Laser projects started in the 1990s. Installed in a Boeing 747-400F, the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Report: BlackBerry’s Last Hope Is Totally Screwed (Updated)

Not even RIM’s top executives dispute that the company’s had a rough few months. But just hold on, they say, until BlackBerry 10. That’s the rudder that’ll turn this ship around. But if BGR’s insider report holds up, that new course might head right smack into an iceberg of suck. BlackBerry 10 has already had…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

Modern mice, what with their sleek lines and ergonomic designs, make it easy to stay online for hours. Thankfully, mousing comfort wasn’t always a concern, and after 15 minutes with this retro mouse you’ll be too sore to surf. The $20 boxy mouse turns its nose up at any modern wireless conveniences, instead preferring to…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

A Meteorite Didn’t Start Today’s Six Alarm Fire in San Francisco

Ship Bound for China Busted with American Patriot Missiles Labeled as “Fireworks”

Rule the World, Be a Smartypants, and Become a Crime Boss

Jetset Gifts for the Mythical Man in a Suitcase

Sony Internet TV Multitasks Perfectly with Picture-in-picture

Rejoice! MAME Arcade Game Emulator Now Available for iPad and iPhone

Thanks To Star Wars, People Can Make Money Selling Wads Of Hair

Why My 4G Is Faster Than Your 4G (Sometimes)

As If You Needed Another Reason to Hate F*cking GoDaddy

Hourglass Timer Stool Nixes Tantrums in Just 5 Minutes

This 9.7″ Kindle DX Is Your Oh-My-God-This-Thing-Is-Huge Deal of the Day

Action Movie FX Gallery

Facebook Was Four of the Top Ten Most Popular Searches in 2011. Again.

What’s Wrong with Multitouch in the Galaxy Nexus?

The New York Subway Uses This Townhouse As a Secret Exit

Of Course Santa Trains Like a Top Gun Pilot

Future MacBooks Could Be Powered by Fuel Cells

Pentagon Kills Big Airborne Laser, Now Wants Small Laser Drones

Report: BlackBerry’s Last Hope Is Totally Screwed (Updated)

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

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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