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EcoModo – The Best of Treehugger

On TreeHugger, the degradation of lithium-ion batteries, a giant igloo made with old fridges (?!), a surprising robotic hand, turning old NiMH batteries into new ones, and a GPS transmitter inside a rhino’s horn. Study Shows How Lithium-Ion Batteries Age & Degrade Researchers at the Ohio State University have been slicing and dicing old lithium-ion…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Buy a Movie on Amazon and Get a Online Copy Free With Disc+

Amazon is now offering a complimentary Video on Demand copy of over 10,000 of the DVDs and Blu-rays it—for free. You’ll only have VoD access for 30 days, but that should last you until the disc arrives. [Amazon]

Commerce Sam Biddle

Be the Boy with the Coolest Watch in School

Just take this teeny tiny survey and email the last question to [email protected], and that’ll be your magic ticket—you’ll be entered to win a teeny tiny 8GB iPod nano that you can strap to the watch band of your choice. Instant popularity! And you’ll never be late again. https://gizmodo.com/the-ipod-nano-watch-is-here-and-it-is-glorious-5634260 Standard contest rules apply. Only open…

Tech News Gawkercreative

Over 70% of Android Phones Are Now Running Eclair or Froyo

How does Google determine Android version percentages? Why, by monitoring what phones accessed Market in the fortnight leading up to yesterday, November 1st. The figures aren’t going to be completely accurate (not everyone will have looked at the app store in those two weeks, for example), but when carriers take their sweet time releasing OTA…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

The oStylus Lets You See What You’re Drawing on Your Touchscreen

Most capacitive screen styluses are capped with a fat foam tip that obscures what you’re drawing (and a good deal of the screen around it.) But the oStylus, now available for $37.50, lets you zero in on your every line. The stylus, made from aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel, has a unique design that lets…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Buying an Empty Bottle of Kitchen Cleaner Actually Isn’t a Scam

Replenish knows something that you might not—almost all (they claim 95%) of cleaning agents are water. The rest is the chemical concentrate that gets things done. So why pay for water? Replenish sells empty bottles and concentrate. Simple. When the bottle arrives, you just fill it up with your own tap water and pop on…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Can a Machine Beat a Human at StarCraft?

Computers that can beat chess grandmasters? Ho-hum. The new arena where artificial intelligence and humans face off is StarCraft. A squadron of tanks sits patiently on a bridge. Smaller reconnaissance vehicles inch nervously ahead, probing for signs of the enemy. Suddenly, two allied spaceships zoom overhead. They illuminate a horde of hidden alien spider-robots. The…

Artificial Intelligence MacGregor Campbell - New Scientist

Ashes to Ashes, a Minimalist Pulp Coffin to Dust…

These are the most tasteful eco-friendly coffins I’ve ever seen, and as they’re made from recycled paper the earth will be nourished within days. I guess the antithesis of these DanCofs would be wrapping a body in numerous Happy Meals? https://gizmodo.com/video-six-months-of-the-everlasting-happy-meal-5662271 Although, according to McDonalds, the body would actually be “mummified” if someone chose to…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

No, I Can’t Possibly See What Could Go Wrong With GIANT Dragonflies Bred in a Lab

You know what there’s not nearly enough of, on this fine planet of ours? Dangerous animals that could wipe us all out in one fell swoop. I guess that’s why these sadistic scientists bred extra-large dragonflies, then? The scientists raised atmospheric oxygen levels to above 30 per cent, which is closer to how the Paleozoic…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Would a Bottle of Milk Still Go Off in an Igloo Made From 322 Fridges?

It’s a clichéd message, sure, but you’ve got to give Germany artist Ralf Schmerberg props for collecting 322 fridges to create this igloo. An attached electrical meter displays the energy waste to passersby, who can even pop inside. Inside, there’s a collection of all sorts of gadgetry—toasters, TVs, fans and for some reason an inflatable…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Android Keyboard Interface 8pen Makes Swype Look Like a Breeze

I love seeing companies reinvent the wheel, but I’m not quite sure 8pen is the answer to any smartphone text input woes we might have. After all, we already know Swype is a worthy alternative, so do we need 8pen? https://gizmodo.com/how-to-pick-the-right-android-keyboard-for-you-5628945 I’m really not sure. After watching their demo video (below), I’m still a little…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

How to Vote: A Guide to Every Voting Machine in America

Vote! It’s the right thing to do. Plus, America’s 2010 voting systems are all technologified now. Say goodbye to punch cards and hanging chads and hello to optical scanners and touchscreens. Here’s a state-by-state guide on how to use them. You’re registered and ready to rock. But first, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the…

Tech News Casey Chan and Andrew Tarantola

Sesame Street Parodies Apple With its “There’s An App For That” Song

You know why Sesame Street has felt it necessary to do a song-and-dance about “iPogo Stick” apps? Like their other themes of bullying, violence and err, obesity, parents ignoring their children for Angry Birds playtime has become a real problem. Thus, Sesame Street’s delightful little skit about apps. “If you want to comb your cat…there’s…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Sometimes Standing By the Radiator is Not Enough

The number of times I’ve come close to burning my ass when leaning against the radiator, I could count on two hands. If I had a radiator that warmed-up removable heatpads I wouldn’t need to bother with a hot-water bottle. The “Akopo” concept has been designed with PVC, refractory stone and ceramic, and is built…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Rumor: This Month Could See Google Chrome OS Netbooks Appear

It’s under two months until Christmas, so it figures that talk of a Chrome OS netbook should heat up again. Digitimes is claiming the first “notebook” is manufactured by Iventec, with netbooks from Acer and HP launching in December. [Digitimes] https://gizmodo.com/google-is-focusing-its-chrome-os-efforts-on-netbooks-r-5632817

Tech News Kat Hannaford

The Voice Fantasy iPhone App Will Have You Shouting All Night Long

It seems like an iPhone app which is named Voice Fantasy and requires you to shout in order to summon dashing heroes should somehow be dirty, but it’s actually an amusing game which you might enjoy on a dull evening. The basic point of the game is to summon courageous heroes by shouting out their…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Facebook Predicts When You’re Likely To Get Dumped

Facebook status updates can be creepy and revealing, but they can also help predict when you’re likely to find yourself dumped. Naturally, there’s good news and bad news to be found in the data. David McCandless, the fellow behind some of the stunning data visualizations we’ve posted in the past, gave a rather fascinating TED…

Social Media Rosa Golijan

Super Accurate Lego Frog Dissection is Perfect for the Squeamish

All of the education from a dissection, minus the slicing, goopiness, and grossness? Biology teachers may disagree, but I certainly would have preferred examining this plastic sucker over the real thing. [Flickr via Brothers Brick]

Tech News Christina Bonnington

All AppleCare Protection Plans Are Now Transferable

According to the folks at BGR, all AppleCare Protection Plans now have a 30-day window in which they’re transferable to new products. Previously such a transfer option was only available on iPhone AppleCare plans. [BGR]

Tech News Rosa Golijan

The Magnestick System Straps Your Kids Safely in Ski Lifts Using the Magic of Magnets

US ski resorts are now getting the Magnestick Safety System. Permanent electromagnets affixed to ski lift seats are switched on when a child, wearing a vest with a metallic plate, hops in. Voila! No slipping or sliding off the lift prematurely. Kids are required to wear the Magnestick vest, which has a metallic back plate,…

Tech News Christina Bonnington

EcoModo – The Best of Treehugger

Buy a Movie on Amazon and Get a Online Copy Free With Disc+

Be the Boy with the Coolest Watch in School

Over 70% of Android Phones Are Now Running Eclair or Froyo

The oStylus Lets You See What You’re Drawing on Your Touchscreen

Buying an Empty Bottle of Kitchen Cleaner Actually Isn’t a Scam

Can a Machine Beat a Human at StarCraft?

Ashes to Ashes, a Minimalist Pulp Coffin to Dust…

No, I Can’t Possibly See What Could Go Wrong With GIANT Dragonflies Bred in a Lab

Would a Bottle of Milk Still Go Off in an Igloo Made From 322 Fridges?

Android Keyboard Interface 8pen Makes Swype Look Like a Breeze

How to Vote: A Guide to Every Voting Machine in America

Sesame Street Parodies Apple With its “There’s An App For That” Song

Sometimes Standing By the Radiator is Not Enough

Rumor: This Month Could See Google Chrome OS Netbooks Appear

The Voice Fantasy iPhone App Will Have You Shouting All Night Long

Facebook Predicts When You’re Likely To Get Dumped

Super Accurate Lego Frog Dissection is Perfect for the Squeamish

All AppleCare Protection Plans Are Now Transferable

The Magnestick System Straps Your Kids Safely in Ski Lifts Using the Magic of Magnets

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

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

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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EcoModo – The Best of Treehugger

Buy a Movie on Amazon and Get a Online Copy Free With Disc+

Be the Boy with the Coolest Watch in School

Over 70% of Android Phones Are Now Running Eclair or Froyo

The oStylus Lets You See What You’re Drawing on Your Touchscreen

Buying an Empty Bottle of Kitchen Cleaner Actually Isn’t a Scam

Can a Machine Beat a Human at StarCraft?

Ashes to Ashes, a Minimalist Pulp Coffin to Dust…

No, I Can’t Possibly See What Could Go Wrong With GIANT Dragonflies Bred in a Lab

Would a Bottle of Milk Still Go Off in an Igloo Made From 322 Fridges?

Android Keyboard Interface 8pen Makes Swype Look Like a Breeze

How to Vote: A Guide to Every Voting Machine in America

Sesame Street Parodies Apple With its “There’s An App For That” Song

Sometimes Standing By the Radiator is Not Enough

Rumor: This Month Could See Google Chrome OS Netbooks Appear

The Voice Fantasy iPhone App Will Have You Shouting All Night Long

Facebook Predicts When You’re Likely To Get Dumped

Super Accurate Lego Frog Dissection is Perfect for the Squeamish

All AppleCare Protection Plans Are Now Transferable

The Magnestick System Straps Your Kids Safely in Ski Lifts Using the Magic of Magnets

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor *And* an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

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

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

Let us help find what you are looking for...

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!