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Researchers Create 1000-Core Computer Processor

A team of computer researchers have managed to squeeze an incredible 1000 separate cores into a new form of CPU, resulting in what they expect to be a 20-fold increase in current performance. The alternate processor is built around existing Field Programmable Gate Array technology, a form of transistor management that lets the user define…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

Scientists Plan “Living Earth Simulator” to Track Disease, Disasters and Traffic

The computers haven’t been built yet, so it’s not going to happen for a while—but the Living Earth Simulator will be a “knowledge collider” capable of modelling our entire planet when/if it gets off the fantasy drawing board. Dr Helbing, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, claims we need a super-accurate model of the…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

Asus Teases New Transforming Hinged Notebook/Tablet Combi

The pre-CES teasing is gathering pace, with Asus releasing a selection of close-up images of forthcoming tablet devices. The shots show a standard glassy slab—plus one that appears to imitate the Inspiron Duo‘s transforming netbook style. https://gizmodo.com/dells-inspiron-duo-is-a-10-netbook-tablet-transformer-5637897 The cropped image above illustrates it all in one shot—the keyboard beneath, the touchscreen where the lid should…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

Samsung Taking the “Thinnest” 3D Blu-ray Player to CES 2011

The defining characteristic of most home Blu-ray players isn’t usually their thickness, but perhaps if you live in a house with low ceilings you might fancy Samsung’s new, unnamed Blu-ray device. Seems pretty deep, though, Samsung. Got anything narrower? While announcing the device, Samsung also took the time to blow its trumpet about US Blu-ray…

Gadgets Gary Cutlack

Would You Like To Know More About HTC’s Thunderbolt?

HTC fans are now able to register with the company to be told all about its latest handset. We’ve mentioned it before, but today’s snooping reveals the codename “Thunderbolt” in the URL—but that could change. https://gizmodo.com/will-the-htc-incredible-hd-come-out-to-play-on-january-5716666 The rousing marketing phrase on the site uses Apple-like warped grammar, claiming that “On January 6th, HTC will be…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

Nissan Has Turned Real-Life Driving Into an Environmentally-Friendly Game

If you weren’t impressed with the Nissan Leaf‘s all-electric engine, maybe you’ll at least raise an eyebrow at this Xbox-esque achievement system Nissan worked into the Leaf’s software, which ranks your energy efficiency against other owners. In addition to comparing the amount of miles you can travel for every kilowatt hour consumed, it will also…

Tech News Adrian Covert

Gigantic 1,500-Pound Camera Captures First X-Ray Images of Lightning

Some madly brilliant scientists recently used a gigantic 1,500-pound camera to capture x-ray images of lightning—which they triggered artificially using wires and rockets. Crazy? Maybe, but it’s definitely a beautiful experiment. As a result of having a camera which could capture a lightning bolt traveling at one-sixth the speed of light, scientists have been able…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

If You Want to Keep Using The Internet, Learn Chinese Now

According to this infographic, Chinese will become the internet’s dominant language in five years. Obviously, every single webpage won’t be in Mandarin, but it’s a good reminder that China’s rise as a cultural force shouldn’t be ignored. [TheNextWeb via Gizmag]

Tech News Adrian Covert

Lawsuit Filed Against Apple and iOS App Makers Over Secret User Tracking

Apple and a number of iPhone app makers including Pandora and Dictionary.com were sued Monday for allegedly helping advertisers secretly create profiles of iPhone users, including their location, without their consent. The suit, filed in federal court in Northern California, seeks both a court order to stop the profiling and monetary damages. At issue is…

Tech News Ryan Singel - Wired

Corsuit Tool Trains Swimmers’ Core Muscles Like a Full Body Suit

The now banned polyurethane and neoprene swimsuits, while making wearers slick as a fish, also helped swimmers perform better through increased core stability. The Corsuit training concept could help swimmers build core strength—without violating regulations. https://gizmodo.com/record-setting-bodysuits-banned-in-major-swimming-compe-5322224 The Corsuit device helps strengthen the connection between a swimmer’s arms and legs, effectively making both sets of appendages…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

Rumor: PlayStation Phone May Come in Spring 2011

The rumor mill is churning out reports that the PlayStation Phone’s debut might not be far away. In fact, according to Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper, the device might show up in Spring 2011. [PC World via Hiroko Tabuchi] https://gizmodo.com/meet-the-playstation-phone-5674138

Tech News Rosa Golijan

This Wall Hook Spy Cam Might Actually Fool Some People

Disclaimer: If you think putting this MicroSD video camera in your bathroom will yield nudie shots of some hot girl/guy, it won’t. You’re delusional. Instead, you’ll be stuck with unsavory footage of your uncle pinching a loaf. The video camera is triggered by a motion sensor, which conserves both battery and storage space. A USB…

Tech News Adrian Covert

Magnetic Tape Clock Beats Hard Drives Hands Down

There are many hard drive clocks, but this is the first time I saw a magnetic tape one. It’s prettier than the hard drives, that’s for sure. These 7 inches of pure retro joy can be yours for $29. [Etsy] https://gizmodo.com/diy-hard-drive-clock-217947

Tech News Jesus Diaz

A Concorde Family Reunion

While it was an abject financial, engineering, and public relations nightmare, the Concorde was certainly a beautiful, beautiful machine. And up until the 1988 gathering at Heathrow Airport, pictured here, they had never been photographed together in such great numbers. The six sleek planes, arranged in geometric perfection, look particularly space age when lined up…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Real-Life Human Puppets

Mind control. The thought that somebody else could control everything you do is kind of creepy. Even in a crude form, as you can see in little experiment from four ITP students, called Human Puppets. [ITP]

Tech News Matt Buchanan

A Bartender That Pours the Perfect Shot, Every Shot

Any half-competent bartender can pour a decent layered shot. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of not-so-competent bartenders out there. Enter Pousse Cafe, a voice-controlled shot dispenser from three ITP students that perfectly layers every shot, every time. [ITP]

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Robotic Car Park Gallery

Cardok, a secret room car elevator that’s perfect for a secret getaway. [Oobject] The amazing VW Autostadt. [Oobject] A 1930s Automatic Car Park. [Oobject] The system Grando, a cylindrical car parking system. [Oobject] A robotic car park in Mumbai. [Oobject] Douskos Car Parks: Mechanical underground parking station systems. [Oobject] A robot car park in Dubai.…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

AT&T’s Heart-Wrenching Texting and Driving PSA (Is Kind of Hypocritical?)

Distractedly driving while texting is a categorically reckless activity, like jaywalking, or drunk-IMing an ex-girlfriend. AT&T has a harrowing new film, titled “The Last Text,” illustrating the awful consequences. But are they employing a distraction method of their own? The movie’s points cannot be argued. Texting while driving is stupid—period—and can ruin or end lives.…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Those Annoying Promotional CDs Cost AOL a Ton of Money

Remember those annoying promotional CDs that AOL distributed in the 1990s? It felt like they were everywhere and apparently they weren’t cheap either. In fact, things like those discs may have cost AOL “about $35 per user.” This curious tidbit was revealed when someone inquired about the cost of the CDs on the popular question-and-answer…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Sonic’s Depressing New Gig: Charging Wiimotes

Sonic, that talented hedgehog you might remember for racing around at superhedgehog speeds or flamboyantly collecting golden rings, has a new line of work. Charging Wiimotes. God only knows where Tails has ended up. Yep, that’s Sonic atop Mad Catz’s new inductive Wiimote charger, throwing up the deuces but looking none too thrilled about his…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Researchers Create 1000-Core Computer Processor

Scientists Plan “Living Earth Simulator” to Track Disease, Disasters and Traffic

Asus Teases New Transforming Hinged Notebook/Tablet Combi

Samsung Taking the “Thinnest” 3D Blu-ray Player to CES 2011

Would You Like To Know More About HTC’s Thunderbolt?

Nissan Has Turned Real-Life Driving Into an Environmentally-Friendly Game

Gigantic 1,500-Pound Camera Captures First X-Ray Images of Lightning

If You Want to Keep Using The Internet, Learn Chinese Now

Lawsuit Filed Against Apple and iOS App Makers Over Secret User Tracking

Corsuit Tool Trains Swimmers’ Core Muscles Like a Full Body Suit

Rumor: PlayStation Phone May Come in Spring 2011

This Wall Hook Spy Cam Might Actually Fool Some People

Magnetic Tape Clock Beats Hard Drives Hands Down

A Concorde Family Reunion

Real-Life Human Puppets

A Bartender That Pours the Perfect Shot, Every Shot

Robotic Car Park Gallery

AT&T’s Heart-Wrenching Texting and Driving PSA (Is Kind of Hypocritical?)

Those Annoying Promotional CDs Cost AOL a Ton of Money

Sonic’s Depressing New Gig: Charging Wiimotes

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Pay TSA

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Apple’s Siri Isn’t Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It’s Going to Use All of Them

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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