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As promised, HTC has updated its once-flagship Desire phone with the Gingerbread version of Android its users almost rioted over. Only problem is, they recommend that only expert users update, and that certain “features” (such as texting) may be lost. https://gizmodo.com/htcs-gingerbread-update-for-desire-inches-closer-5816984 Correct me if I’m wrong, but texting is the second-most important function to a…
Google Maps mash-ups are just the breast, aren’t they? Especially when they’re as time-sucking as James Bridle’s Rorschmap, which turns satellite images of the world into kaleidoscopes worthy of being stuck at the end of a plastic tube. But can you guess which cities have been kaleidoscoped in the gallery here? I’ll give you a…
Question: What’s Mona Lisa without, erm, Mona Lisa? Answer: British artist Michael Guppy Selected series of gifs, which use Photoshop’s selection tool as the basis for the designs. [Michael Guppy via It’s Nice That via DesignMilk]
I wonder if Apple’s platinum sales for OS X Lion were boosted by these accidental overcharging incidents, which left one guy with a bill for $3,878.40. That’s 122 downloads’ worth of Lion, in case you’re struggling with the math. https://gizmodo.com/os-x-lion-goes-platinum-in-one-day-5823602 Unfortunately this isn’t the sole report of Apple accidentally overcharging customers who downloaded Lion from…
Sony’s not been forthcoming with dates for the PlayStation Vita launch, but according to a Blockbuster flyer, it could be arriving October 28th—at least, in the UK anyway. [IGN] https://gizmodo.com/the-next-psp-is-officially-the-playstation-vita-update-5809242
Adobe’s Edge is a new animation tool that outputs pure HTML5. It has great potential and it will take over Flash for simple to medium projects. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if this kills Flash forever in the long run. It’s available now for free, for both Macs and Windows, and “enables users to add…
We’ve made no attempts to hide our contempt for sloppy, inconsiderate “connected” TVs. So far, they’ve been thrown together with all the effort of a fad. But Best Buy’s in-house brand has a trick up its sleeve: TiVo. https://gizmodo.com/i-just-want-a-dumb-tv-5728167 The new Insignia Connected TV line, landing in Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com in both a…
Guy meets girl online. After 5 months, they fall for one another. Both arrange to go on their first date. Only the girl doesn’t exist. She’s really two guys who tie the guy up and steal his stuff. Wait, what? This is absurd. Apparently, a Belgian Carrefour Express manager found himself in a romantic relationship…
Nature is truly awe-inspiring. Clouds clashing in the oncoming storm. A rainbow in the distance. Seriously, how lucky to have taken this shot. [Digg]
This Star Wars costume was specially made by Lindsay Boo Barrasse with five rolls of 15-yard duct tape. And another for the wig. And she pulls it off smashingly. [BuzzFeed]
Looking at these photos, you might think you’re looking at stills that inspired “Metropolis.” These shots, taken by photographer Martin Becka in 2008, were all taken on 19th century equipment. Such a beautifully alien look at what’s already so awesome. [Martin Becka, Moco Loco]
It’s really raining iPhone 5 rumors these days, especially as it gets closer to its expected release. More possible evidence comes with talk of Radio Shack and Target cutting iPhone prices across the board for both carriers. Stay tuned! [Engadget via Ubergizmo]
Foxconn, prominent manufacturer for such companies as Apple and Sony and home to many an exhausted employee, has committed itself to replacing its workforce with 1 million robots. Robots making iPads. I like the sound of that. Foxconn has already come under a lot of fire, what with all the explosions, suicides, and general mayhem…
It’s Shark Week. You know you wanna watch… because it’s Shark Week! But supposing you don’t have a TV to plunk down and watch it. Don’t worry, you’re covered. Discovery Discovery never fails to provide links to the latest clips and highlights from this week of awesome. The kick-off comes at 9, but you can…
Shark Week, the brainchild of a stoned Discovery Channel employee that became a national holiday, starts officially tonight at 9PM. But you don’t need no stinkin’ designated week. Live every week like it’s Shark Week with the help of Giz! How To Watch Shark Week Online It’s Shark Week. You know you wanna watch… because…
The Revue, Logitech’s Google TV black box, never really took off. Unsurprising, since Google TV never took off either. So a humbled Logitech just slashed the price down from the original $299 to just $99. That hurts. Logitech promises that, when the Android 3.1 update comes to Google TV later this summer, customers can expect…
Sweethearts Miguel Hanson and Diana Wesley got married yesterday. By a computer program Hanson programmed himself. Honestly, I don’t even consider that a big deal. In fact, I want to get married this way. The newlyweds said their vows in front of a friends and family as Hanson’s parents’ home in Houston. The officiant was…
It’s still early enough in the day that I’d love a cup of coffee. And I don’t really drink coffee. Still… I feel weird about loving this shoe design by Kobi Levi. Like, it’s attractive and looks delicious. Is that wrong? Levi is already well known for his uber-quirky shoe designs. Gotta love him. So…
For anyone who might have complained about the quality of our sitting president’s addresses, you can write your own with the Obama Board Keyboard. Featured at Maker Faire Detroit, you can remix choice lines from Obama’s 2009 inauguration speech to write your own. It was designed by Canadian Maker Ashley Lewis. If she follows Obama…
The LoJacks and Clubs of the world would like you to think they have you covered should someone make off with your vehicle. But more security never hurts. So Intel is developing an app that’ll let you know if your car’s in trouble. Intel’s approach is to connect your smartphone to your car’s security system.…
