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Access Denied: US Air Force Blocks the New York Times

Air Force personnel on military computers are no longer able to access the websites of The New York Times, the Guardian, and 22 other news publications—greeted with an “ACCESS DENIED” message instead. The reason? WikiLeaks panic, of course. Blocking direct access to WikiLeaks is one thing—but blocking the ability to read over twenty newspaper and…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Heel Worn Down? Nevermind, Just 3D Print a New One

Isn’t it frustrating when a shoe part wears out, but everything else is fine? Like when the rim of your Converse cracks, but the upper looks—well, not new, but satisfactory. 3D-printing replacements could save our landfills—and wallets. I suppose it’s like going to the cobbler to get a heel replaced—instead of tossing the shoe out…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Great Gifts for the Little Genius

Introduce your munchkin to the world of science and technology. Nerding out kids starts early! All Ages 1. LEGOs (Assorted prices): You know what these are. Not recommended for children with large mouths, large appetites or poor decision-making abilities. [Amazon; LEGO Shop] http://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=gizmodo08c-20 2. Huey, the Color Copying Chameleon Lamp ($30): This chameleon lamp outshines…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

Watch the Birth of a Skateboard, from Cutting to Quarter Pipe

Even if you’re an avid skater, you’ve probably taken the creation of your board for granted—especially if you’re a fortunate customer of Rekiem Skateboards, France’s only custom, handcrafted manufacturer. Watch the entire genesis in just over three minutes. The amount of individual effort that goes into shaping, smoothing, cutting, and completing each board is genuinely…

Tech News Sam Biddle

This Ship Has Been Cut In Half

I love cutaway illustrations of airplanes, ships, and all kinds of machinery. I try to catch every single detail and usually get lost in the process. That’s why I like this photo so much: A real cutaway ship. The photo was taken by Jana Asenbrennerova in Chittagong, Bangladesh, the second biggest ship breaking yard in…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Commenting Account Update: Try Resetting Your Password Now

If you’ve been having trouble changing your comment account password after our user database breach this weekend, try again now. https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-data-breach-q-a-were-here-to-help-5712981 Those of you still having trouble after trying to reset your password should email [email protected]. You can also ask for help in our Q&A thread, or check the FAQ to see if your issue…

Tech News Jason Chen

How Those Incredible iPod Nano Watches Look in Person

These MINIMAL-designed iPod Nano watches are most likely still the best looking iPod nano watches we’ve seen yet. They’re definitely the most watch-like. Here’s how they look in person, on a wrist. https://gizmodo.com/the-ipod-nano-watches-to-rule-them-all-trust-me-here-5692738 It’s kinda gigantic. Good! But gigantic. The power and volume control buttons are on the left, with the headphone jack and 30-pin…

Tech News Jason Chen

Science Gallery

You’re looking at a black hole. Well, a simulated one, as detected by the Large Hadron Collider’s ATLAS facility. Remember that gigantic volcano with the impossible to pronounce name that made a lot of people miserable in airports for a long time? Rather than trying to spell Eyjafjallajokull, let’s just appreciate how stunning it looked…

Tech News Adam Harris

Man Officially Cured of HIV

For the first time, a man has been declared officially cured of HIV. The remedy may nearly have killed him, but it opens a door—just a crack—to hope that we may someday kill off the scourge for good. Strangely enough, the diagnosis that most concerned Timothy Ray Brown in 2007 was acute myeloid leukemia. HIV…

Tech News Brian Barrett

The Winner of the Powermat Holiday Horror Contest Is All Charged Up and Ready to Go

Thanks to all who entered and voted in our Powermat Holiday Horror Contest. You have spoken, and a winner has been crowned, a winner whose devices will now never be without power again! Although nothing is guaranteed in the face of…snowmageddon. https://gizmodo.com/tell-us-who-should-win-a-powermat-charging-system-5707506 Congratulations to Calin O., who will receive a full Powermat wireless charging system.…

Tech News Gawkercreative

Let the TimeCommand Dock Control Everything On Your Night Stand

Most docks just play music. That’s so vanilla! Pair your iWhatever with the TimeCommand dock and the accompanying app and you can dim your f-ing lamp from your phone. And set lamp-assisted alarms with back-up battery insurance. If TimeCommand sounds like some futuristic government branch in a dystopian sci-fi movie, well, that’s about the level…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Deals of the Day

Today’s deals include a Dell desktop & monitor, a bluetooth headset for a penny, and free tickets to see the 2011 Lingerie Bowl in Las Vegas! Top Deals: • Dell Vostro 230 2.8GHz Dual-Core Slim Desktop + 23.6″ Samsung LCD Monitor for $429 plus $8 shipping (normally $742) • LG HBM-235 Bluetooth Headset for $0.01…

Tech News Gizmodo Deals

4-Hour Body – The Slow-Carb Diet

Tim Ferriss has tried a lot of diets. Here’s one that he thinks is the best. And it is pretty easy to follow. How to Lose 20 Pounds in 30 Days Without Exercise Out of clutter, ﬁnd simplicity. -Albert Einstein 11:34 A.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009, SAN FRANCISCO Text message from London, eight hours ahead,…

Tech News Tim Ferriss

A Flashing Digital Wonderland in Russia

Giant Russian wireless broadband provider Yota is throwing an art festival! The two week exhibition features concerts, panels, and, most visually stimulating, some pretty spectacular looking high-tech art installations. All inside a 200 year old estate in Saint Petersburg. The scene at Yota Space looks pretty spectacular—we’d love to be able to walk through it…

Tech News Sam Biddle

81 Purposeful Pixelmutations

Pixelation used to be the bane of digital photographers. But now, with seemingly endless megapixels sharpening our shots, the pixel can be used purposefully to make an entirely new statement (that has nothing to do with obscuring one’s junk). https://gizmodo.com/shooting-challenge-pixelmutation-5709218 Lead Shot – Don’t Ask Don’t Tell I have been following the “don’t ask don’t…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Shooting Challenge Pixelmutation Gallery 1

Canon7D + Canon 50mm f/1.8 II f/ 4.0 1/160 ISO 200 I´ve had this idea in my head for some time and when the “Pixelmutaion” contest was announced I thought I should make it a reality. The idea was to match the digital camouflage pattern found in the ACU BDU with a pixelated face. The…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

Shooting Challenge Pixelmutation Gallery 2

Canon SX20IS ISO 100 1/160SEC Just a “from the hip” shot of a dandilion – Wysiwyg + Pixels 🙂 -BazookaJoe This photo was shot in my kitchen in Braunschweig/Germany. My girlfriend and I were baking Christmas-Cookies and i documented everything for the posterity. This type of sweets is called “Schoko-Crossie” in Germany and its simply…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

App of the Day: CNN for iPad

CNN’s new iPad app utilizes big images and high quality video to make news more visually engaging than it’s ever been before. And let me tell you: it’s a hell of a lot more fun than pecking through headlines. What is it? CNN, iPad, free. CNN’s redesigned iPad app feels how a tablet-optimized news app…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

‘Tis the Season for Defrauding: The 7 Biggest Holiday Scams

Human beings have been inventing ways to trick, swindle, and cheat one another since, well, always. And it just so happens that the season of giving perfectly coincides with the season of (unlawful) taking. Humbug! This is no coincidence. As we furiously swipe, withdraw and plug our personal info into myriad web sites this holiday…

Tech News Bryan Gardiner

The 3-in-1 iPad Camera Connection Kit

What’s better than Apple’s o-fficial iPad Camera Connection Kit? Among other things, like pandas cubs and Godfather 2, this versatile dongle! It crams accommodations for USB, SD and Micro SD cards in one tiny (but unofficial) dock-connecting package. Improving on the 2-in-1 iPad camera connection kit by a third, the new connector comes in both…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Access Denied: US Air Force Blocks the New York Times

Heel Worn Down? Nevermind, Just 3D Print a New One

Great Gifts for the Little Genius

Watch the Birth of a Skateboard, from Cutting to Quarter Pipe

This Ship Has Been Cut In Half

Commenting Account Update: Try Resetting Your Password Now

How Those Incredible iPod Nano Watches Look in Person

Science Gallery

Man Officially Cured of HIV

The Winner of the Powermat Holiday Horror Contest Is All Charged Up and Ready to Go

Let the TimeCommand Dock Control Everything On Your Night Stand

Deals of the Day

4-Hour Body – The Slow-Carb Diet

A Flashing Digital Wonderland in Russia

81 Purposeful Pixelmutations

Shooting Challenge Pixelmutation Gallery 1

Shooting Challenge Pixelmutation Gallery 2

App of the Day: CNN for iPad

‘Tis the Season for Defrauding: The 7 Biggest Holiday Scams

The 3-in-1 iPad Camera Connection Kit

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online

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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