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Samsung to Announce Google TVs Next January

The company had previously said they were “examining the business feasibility of Google TV,” so I imagine columns aligned and numbers were crunched ok on the Excel spreadsheets, as their head of TV man Yoon Boo Keun commented that they would make their announcement in January—presumably at CES. [Bloomberg] https://gizmodo.com/samsung-eyes-up-android-powered-google-tvs-5526105

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Helmets Are a Must For the 40km/hr Segway

How to make the Segway less dorky? If you’re not Steve Wozniak; can’t afford Colorware, or you’re money-rich thanks to your city tours business, the only other way is to mod it with larger wheels for topspeeds of 40km/hr. https://gizmodo.com/woz-really-does-everything-on-his-segway-5095603 A normal Segway, with its trolley-sized wheels, zooms at 20km/hr (12.5 miles), but when this…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Olympus’ E-PL1s Has Larger ISO Range and Is World’s Lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera

Going by Apple’s method of whacking an “s” on the end of an only-slightly improved product, Olympus’ E-PL1s features an improved battery and larger ISO range, from 3200 to 6400. Weighing 454g (including lens), pricing’s yet to be confirmed. [AkihabaraNews] https://gizmodo.com/olympus-pen-e-pl1-hands-on-the-cheap-micro-four-thirds-5462938

Tech News Kat Hannaford

How To Go Sledding When There’s No Snow

All-season sleds aren’t exactly a new concept, but I still can’t help but marvel that $90 bucks and some water for this toy’s removable ice molds could mean that I can go sledding whether there’s snow or not. This particular sled is dubbed the Year ‘Round Sled and has two removable plastic ice molds which…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Researchers Have Created a UV Light That Kills Bacteria Without Harming Humans

It’s widely known that ultraviolet light has bacteria killing properties. Unfortunately, its usefulness is limited since it also harms us. But now researchers have developed a high intensity, narrow spectrum wavelength that’s safe enough to be used as lighting in hospitals. High Intensity, Narrow Spectrum (HINS) light works by exciting molecules within bacteria to lethal…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

Shameful Google Street View Photo Prompts Man To Lose 100 Pounds

When Bob Mewse saw himself in this Google Street View image about a year ago, he was mortified about his appearance. He was so mortified, in fact, that he began a strict diet and exercise regimen to lose 100 pounds. According to Mewse, the image above was the motivation he needed to finally change his…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

The Man Who Mistook His Amazon Box For a Bomb

On November 2nd, a man called his local police department to report a suspicious package on his doorstep. The investigation yielded surprising results! Assuming you don’t know ahead of time that the man in question is a raging fool. On the other hand, maybe he was just a lonely raging fool, or a raging fool…

Commerce Brian Barrett

Super Cute Twitter Monkey Goes Bananas When it Spots a Keyword

Pete Prodoehl needed to monitor Twitter for some keywords. Instead of having a sound play when a keyword comes up, he programmed this little monkey to wave its arms about. It’s like the monkey’s saying, “I found one, I found one!” This animatronic monkey’s controlled by an Arduino and two servos. “Web414” was the first…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

Can Twitter Make You Smarter?

Can using Twitter make you smarter? A new semester-long study found that college students who used Twitter for educational purposes earned GPAs a half-point higher than a non-tweeting control group. In a group of 125 students at an anonymous medium-sized public college in the Midwest, 70 students used Twitter to access information and complete class…

Tech News David Zax - FastCompany

All Peripherals on Deck (This Is a USB Hub You Can Actually Buy!)

You know how it goes: you see some neat design for a lamp or surge protector or whatever and inevitably it’s just a neat concept in a clever design student’s portfolio. Not this USB Battleship! It’s yours for only $23! The ship, designed by duo giffin’termeer, accommodates five USB 2.0 devices and looks great doing…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Can You Read the Smallest Legible Computer Font?

It’s not the world’s smallest font (otherwise you wouldn’t make out a single letter) but you should be able to read all 500 words (in a 320×240 rectangle) of computer science professor Ken Perlin’s font. Click for full size. [MAKE]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Spreading Mobile Data Into Africa Is Getting Better

If wiring an advanced, fully-industrialized society like the US for wireless broadband data has been difficult, then just imagine trying to pull it off in Africa. But wireless innovation is becoming (gradually) cheaper and easier in the troubled continent. Bill Gates himself details the lengths to which his foundation is going to empower Africans through…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Eric Schmidt Says Android Gingerbread Will Have NFC Walletphone Magic

Eric Schmidt’s currently showing off a Nexus S at the Web 2.0 conference, but more exciting than the handset itself is the new feature it’s packing courtesy of Android 2.3: near field communication. Hello, Android walletphone. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-the-nexus-two-by-samsung-5676008 Schmidt said that Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread, will be rolling out “in the next few weeks.” Among its…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Don’t Try to Do This With Your iPhone 4

It may not have image stabilization, but that iPhone 3GS sure can take some heavy pounding. Watch as these rascals drive it through hell and back, attached to an RC car. Don’t try this with your iPhone 4. [Thanks Bud!] https://gizmodo.com/design-test-note-fragile-beauty-5572546

Tech News Jesus Diaz

App Deals of the Day

All sorts of apps await you here in #appdealz! Free apps, cheap apps, racing apps, doodle apps—see for yourself! Free Apps: iOS: • Super Laser: The Alien Fighter (iPhone) for $0 (normally $0.99) *pictured left • Synth Racing (iPhone) App for $0 (normally $0.99) • iDrop Dead: Flower Edition (iPhone) App for $0 (normally $0.99)…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

3D Mirror Accessory Turns iPhones Into Fun 3D Cinemas

Whoa. While you can’t actually buy this i3DG peripheral for your iPhone yet, I’m already imagining playing 3D games created especially for it. You can kiss the 3DS buh-bye. https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-3ds-extended-play-impressions-star-fox-is-ba-5564376 It figures it’s Japan-originated, where creator Jitsuro Mase collaborated with Directions, Inc for an Austrian expo. I desperately hope Mase manages to put it into…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For The Handyman

He smells of sawdust and never needs sandpaper because his palms are so rough. He builds a Mission-style TV stand instead of hitting Ikea. And he’s the guy who always helps you move. You owe him something rad this holiday. 1. Little Giant Adjustable Ladder, $259: A Little Giant ladder is the only ladder your…

Tech News Casey Chan

Gadget Deals of the Day

If you thought some of our previous #dealz were good but decided to hold off, check out today’s list where you’ll find prices that are hundreds less than the discounts from just a few days ago! Top Deals: • 46″ Sony Bravia KDL46EX700 LED HDTV for $899.99 Shipped (normally $1,153.41) • 12.1″ HP tm2t Tablet,…

Tech News Adam Harris

Support Joao Silva, the War Photographer Who Lost His Legs to a Landmine

A few weeks ago, embedded with a patrol in Afghanistan on assignment for the New York Times, photojournalist Joao Silva stepped on a landmine and lost both his legs below the knees. He kept taking photographs the whole time. Silva stepped on a landmine on October 23, immediately suffering serious injuries to both his legs.…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Gizmodo Sounds Damn Good

Thanks to everyone who wrote a song for our Theme Song Contest. We’re flattered. And thanks to all who voted. You have picked your favorite, so click through to see if the slow jam, the cowbell-rocker, the soultastic toe-tapper, or one of the two bleeps n’ blippers took the victory. https://gizmodo.com/vote-for-the-gizmodo-theme-song-5685729 The winner of the…

Tech News Gawkercreative

Samsung to Announce Google TVs Next January

Helmets Are a Must For the 40km/hr Segway

Olympus’ E-PL1s Has Larger ISO Range and Is World’s Lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera

How To Go Sledding When There’s No Snow

Researchers Have Created a UV Light That Kills Bacteria Without Harming Humans

Shameful Google Street View Photo Prompts Man To Lose 100 Pounds

The Man Who Mistook His Amazon Box For a Bomb

Super Cute Twitter Monkey Goes Bananas When it Spots a Keyword

Can Twitter Make You Smarter?

All Peripherals on Deck (This Is a USB Hub You Can Actually Buy!)

Can You Read the Smallest Legible Computer Font?

Spreading Mobile Data Into Africa Is Getting Better

Eric Schmidt Says Android Gingerbread Will Have NFC Walletphone Magic

Don’t Try to Do This With Your iPhone 4

App Deals of the Day

3D Mirror Accessory Turns iPhones Into Fun 3D Cinemas

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For The Handyman

Gadget Deals of the Day

Support Joao Silva, the War Photographer Who Lost His Legs to a Landmine

Gizmodo Sounds Damn Good

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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