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Google’s Secret Answer to Instagram is a Pool Party… App

It looks like Facebook isn’t the only one planning a secret Instagram rival. Pool Party is Google’s Android-based answer to Instagram and it’s already in beta testing (accessible by invite only). https://gizmodo.com/facebook-has-a-secret-photo-sharing-iphone-app-5812077 Pool Party was designed by Slide, a subsidiary of the big G, and is similar to Instagram in that they’re both social photo-sharing…

Tech News Michael Zhao

Gmail’s Getting a Whole New Look To Match Google+

Google is on a roll this week. It took the tech world by storm with Google+, freshened up the user interface of Google Calendar and just unleashed a new design for Gmail. https://gizmodo.com/do-i-really-have-to-set-up-yet-another-social-network-5817117 Jump into Gmail, hop to your settings and check out the two new themes (Preview and Preview Dense) you can try on…

Tech News Kelly

New Starbucks iPhone App Combines Two Older Apps and Adds Gift Giving

The new Starbucks for iPhone app is a replacement for both myStarbucks and Starbucks Card Mobile. In addition to combining mobile ordering, online payment, and access to Starbucks Card features in one app, fans of the coffee franchise can now use the app to gift the chain’s mediocre coffee to friends. Free from [iTunes]

Tech News Michael Zhao

All Adult Swim Apps Are 99¢ Through this Weekend

Adult Swim is having an app sale in celebration of the 4th of July, America, and freedom. This includes Amateur Surgeon, Meowcenaries, Robot Unicorn Attack, and more. Because nothing says patriotic like Robot Unicorns that poop rainbows. 99¢ from [iTunes]

Tech News Michael Zhao

Disney Spotlight: Karaoke on Your iPad 2 (Blackout Insobriety Optional)

It’s lacking the staples of Tiny Dancer, Don’t Stop Believin’, and Hollaback Girl (am I right?), but if you’re into Disney’s catalog of croon-alongs, Spotlight could be a lot of fun for the tween in your life (or you). Spotlight’s a surprisingly decent little karaoke package for your iPad. The app, available this Fall, is…

Tech News Sam Biddle

The New Essential Apps June 2011

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. And even Jailbroken phones. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! https://gizmodo.com/the-best-iphone-apps-5676549 The Best iPhone Apps Flare, an HDR video recording app, and Tumblr 2.0, a finally usable…

Tech News Gizmodo Staff

The Must Have Jailbreak Apps

Jailbreaking unleashes the true potential of iOS. That’s an undeniable fact, people. But in order to squeeze every bit of juice from iOS, you need all the best tweaks, enhancements and apps there are. This is what you need. Absolutely, Positively Must Have SBSettings: Perhaps the best jailbreak app there is. SBSettings gives you easy…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Windows Phone 7 Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

Windows Phone 7 is home to many beautiful apps but which ones are the best? We got ’em all for you right here. Added: Sliding Keyboard: I personally think the Windows Phone keyboard is fantastic but for those still itching for some Swype-action on WP7, Sliding Keyboard is as close as it gets. Slide your…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Android Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

It’s that time of the month again, which is to say it’s time to clean up our list of the absolute best Android apps. What new apps will show up? Which apps get cut? https://gizmodo.com/the-best-android-apps-5739420 Note: These are the apps that have been added or removed to

Tech News Casey Chan

The iPad Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

Is the shine of your new iPad 2 gone yet? Hope not! An app from our list of best iPad apps should make it brand new all over again. Which apps were the best in June? Here they are. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-ipad-apps-5747915 Added: Tiny Tower: A free 8-bit style game that lets you channel your inner landlord.…

Tech News Casey Chan

The iPhone Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

The end of the month is here, and that means it’s time to do a little housekeeping on our list of the absolute best iPhone apps. Who will be inducted? Who will unceremoniously get the boot? https://gizmodo.com/the-best-iphone-apps-5676549 Added: Flare: It’s a video recorder app that records in High Dynamic Range. Which means it allows for…

Tech News Casey Chan

Link Grips Make Tongs Out of ANYTHING

If MacGuyver could take down an international crime syndicate with a paper clip, two pieces of chewing gum and yesterday’s issue of USA Today, imagine what he could do with these Link grips that make one-handed tongs out of just about anything. The Link grips, created by Konstantin Slawinski, consist of a small triangular piece…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola

Robots Will Soon Have the Sense of Touch

Hexagonal plate skin isn’t soft and elastic like real skin, nor is it meant to protect against the elements. Instead, it’s intended to instill a sense of touch in robots. According to Gizmag, the technology, developed by Technical University Munich, uses infrared light sensors that detect anything which comes within a centimeter of the “skin.”…

Tech News Adrian Covert

Not-At-All Creepy Background Check App Hits Android and iPhone

Hey everybody, now you can run free background checks on friends and co-workers and family members and random acquaintances right from your phone! That’s great right? What? It’s weird? Well, yes, sure. Welcome to modern life. Background Check by Been Verified hit Android today for the first time, and returned to the iTunes Store. Apple…

Tech News Mat Honan

RIM Responds to ‘Open Letter’ Criticisms with More Nonsensical Business Jargon

Why is it that RIM, when faced with legitimate criticisms about the state of its company, can only spit out garbled bullshit in response? The latest example lies within their retort to an open letter from a supposed senior-level RIM employee. https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-boss-angrily-storms-out-of-a-bbc-interview-5791635 The original letter blasted RIM for not addressing the needs and wants of…

Tech News Adrian Covert

The Map of Human Impact on Planet Earth

This visualization of Earth—made by anthropologist Félix Pharand—shows urban areas, shipping routes, global roads and air networks. It gives a very good idea on how big our species’ physical impact on the planet really is. So big, in fact, that scientists are thinking about starting a new geological era: The Anthropocene. The new era’s name…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Naturally, the Oldest Eye Ever Found Creeps Me Out

515 million years ago there was a marine creature that could see in the dark thanks to this eye. The complexity of this organ, which counted with 3,000 lenses, is extremely surprising. As paleontologist Dr Jim Gehling describes: There’s about 3000 little lenses all lined up with larger ones in the centre and smaller ones…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

The Real-World Bitcoin Business Is (Kind of) Booming

Bitcoin is everyone’s favorite made-up digital money, sure. But whadya know? Turns out there are plenty of legitimate brick-and-mortar shops out there that are ready to conduct awkward-yet-satisfying bitcoin transactions with you in the flesh. Have a look: https://gizmodo.com/what-is-bitcoin-5803124 Meze Grill, as we previously mentioned, is a purveyor of delicious Mediterranean food in Midtown NYC.…

Tech News Kwame Opam

Stunning photos capture 221 MPH race crash

Two weeks ago, photographer Mark J. Rebilas set up to shoot drag races in Bristol, Tenn. What he got was a front-row seat to a fiery crash that nearly took out both cars. Here is his stunning gallery. [Jalopnik] https://jalopnik.com/stunning-photos-capture-221-mph-race-crash-5817011

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Google’s Looking Real Nice Right Now

Holy crap, who let the designers out their cages at Google? The same day they launched the massive Google+ project, Google went around and prettied up all kinds of rough edges. Just take a look. Google Mobile’s Just a Big, Pretty Superwebapp Now https://gizmodo.com/google-mobiles-just-a-big-pretty-superwebapp-now-5817137 There’s new Google design pixels all over the place. Have you…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Google’s Secret Answer to Instagram is a Pool Party… App

Gmail’s Getting a Whole New Look To Match Google+

New Starbucks iPhone App Combines Two Older Apps and Adds Gift Giving

All Adult Swim Apps Are 99¢ Through this Weekend

Disney Spotlight: Karaoke on Your iPad 2 (Blackout Insobriety Optional)

The New Essential Apps June 2011

The Must Have Jailbreak Apps

The Windows Phone 7 Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

The Android Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

The iPad Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

The iPhone Apps Everyone Should Have June 2011

Link Grips Make Tongs Out of ANYTHING

Robots Will Soon Have the Sense of Touch

Not-At-All Creepy Background Check App Hits Android and iPhone

RIM Responds to ‘Open Letter’ Criticisms with More Nonsensical Business Jargon

The Map of Human Impact on Planet Earth

Naturally, the Oldest Eye Ever Found Creeps Me Out

The Real-World Bitcoin Business Is (Kind of) Booming

Stunning photos capture 221 MPH race crash

Google’s Looking Real Nice Right Now

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