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No Longer Shall Bloggers Sit Cross-Legged in the Field

Thanko’s laptop bag/desk hybrid should be very popular with photographers and bloggers. Not only does the bag come with extendable legs, but two fans are located inside for cooling laptops down—plus a cupholder’s added too, for good measure. If there’s one thing I wish Thanko had added, it’s an external battery for laptops. Though I…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Last Day to Buy HyperMac’s External MacBook Batteries (With Cords)

At midnight tonight, HyperMac will shutter shop and re-open as HyperJuice “in the coming weeks.” This is, of course, due to Apple getting all legal on their use of patent-defying MagSafe connectors, but HyperMac is hopeful something can be arranged. They’re still allowed to go on selling the external batteries, but without the cords it’s…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

These Pumpkins Run on Fossil Fuel

Did anyone see any truly great pumpkins this year? Did you try carving your own pornkins, or maybe an R2D2-O’-Lantern? For me, nothing beat last year’s Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Blaze dino display. [Flickr via Ecorazzi via Photojojo] https://gizmodo.com/pornkins-there-goes-the-neighborhood-5675052

Tech News Kat Hannaford

DST Bug Means European iPhone Owners Are Waking Up One Hour Later Today

You’d think Apple would’ve fixed the daylight saving alarm clock failure after Australian and Kiwi iPhone owners overslept by an hour last month. Europeans are facing similar wrath from their employers today, with the bug occurring on existing alarm settings. https://gizmodo.com/if-you-have-an-iphone-you-may-oversleep-when-daylight-5659087 The way to get around the issue (until Apple fixes it, that is), is…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Logitech’s Solar-Powered Keyboard

There were cries of “impossible!” over Philips’ solar-powered remote last week, and I’m sure even more people will be scratching their heads over Logitech’s solar keyboard too—even though it can work for 3 months in total darkness. https://gizmodo.com/why-dont-more-tv-makers-sell-solar-powered-remotes-5676388 The K750 has integrated solar panels, and grabs whatever light it can get while indoors. A solar…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Every Day is a Fairground Ride for Wind Turbine Engineers

As you stagger into work and slump over your desktop like one of last night’s zombies, engineer Ross Kennedy is having an exhilarating ride atop a 100m-high wind turbine with the best views of Scotland. I’m not jealous…much. [Daily Mail]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

3D Glasses Go Gaudy with Gucci

Hey, Oakley. Gucci sees your $150 3D glasses and raises you a designer label and $75. https://gizmodo.com/oakleys-3d-glasses-arriving-just-in-time-for-tron-legac-5675528 Gucci’s $225 glasses forgo the traditional wrap around look of most glasses out today for that retro-modern aviator motif that says you’re the most fashion-forward person in a dark room full of people who can’t see anything. Better…

Tech News Jack Loftus

FCC Fines Verizon a Record-Breaking $25 Million for Screwing Customers

Remember when Verizon recently said “sorry” to 15 million of its cellphone customers for overcharging them to the tune of $52.8 million? So does the FCC, which just levied a massive $25 million fine against them for the error. Updated. According to the FCC, the fine is the largest in the agency’s history. Note: The…

Tech News Jack Loftus

How to Spot an Undead Trekkie

Set your phasers to overkill and bring ensign Jimmy along as a decoy while we follow a band of fanboy survivors as they escape the horrors of GulfCon, site of the worst undead Trekkie outbreak this side of Fortune City. Chapter Three: The Menagerie, Part I The hotel’s parking garage contained seven levels, six above…

Tech News Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall

Record HD Video On Your Jailbroken iPhone 3GS

An iPhone tinkerer named Mike has successfully enabled dormant 720p video recording functionality on his iPhone 3GS. You can too if you follow the seven steps detailed over at Redmond Pie. [Redmond Pie]

Tech News Jack Loftus

Director’s Custom Gulfstream Includes Flying Home Theater

One anonymous director’s new home theater is actually aboard a Gulfstream III. He’ll reportedly use it to screen movies while zipping from coast to coast. The 42-inch screen is the largest HD LCD monitor ever installed on a Gulfstream. On top of that, there’s also a host of other goodies, including multiple Blu-ray players, satellite…

Tech News Jack Loftus

ASIMO Turns 10

According to Honda, the world’s cutest and most advanced robo-boy turned 10 today. Happy birthday, ASIMO. Next year Honda will turn you into a real boy! Haha. Just kidding, ASIMO. That will never happen. In any event, let’s take a look at some of the things you’ve accomplished: ASIMO was created 10 years ago as…

Tech News Jack Loftus

The Most Amazing Halloween Costume Ever

This Halloween I hope to see someone wander through my neighborhood in this particular costume. I don’t think there could possibly be anything that’d make those who dutifully dispense candy smile more. [Flickr via Reddit] This image was created by Doctor Popular and based on a MetaFilter comment.

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Turkish Court Orders End to Three-Year YouTube Ban

Turkish citizens can once again access the Internet’s plethora of cat videos thanks to a court ruling on Friday that eliminated a three-year YouTube ban. In 2007, YouTube was banned when disparaging remarks were made on the service about the country’s revered founder of state, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The ruling arrives just as Turkey finds…

Tech News Jack Loftus

The Ugly Bug Ball Is Online Dating for the “Aesthetically Challenged”

Here at Gizmodo we’ve profiled online dating sites for Apple fans, ok cupids, and even virgins. Did you know there’s also a dating site for ugly people? There totally is! And it’s just bagged its first engagement. https://gizmodo.com/cupidtino-a-dating-site-for-apple-fanboys-and-girls-5531275 Ugly Bug Ball users Tom Clifford and Janine Walker are to be married, you see, and they…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Clever Men Are Wearing Angry Birds for Halloween This Year

Selling millions of copies to happy customers is one of the more important milestones for any software developer, but when you inspire a Halloween costume, well, that’s the real gravy, isn’t it? But wait, there’s more: It’s certainly true what they say, they being me: A homemade costume is the best kind. [The ClockBlogMobileCrunch via…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Happy Halloween from Gizmodo

Just a little something to set the mood, from Gizmodo and guest artist emeritus, Powerpig. Featured in this picture: 24 undead minifigs, and a Lego Michael Jackson—it’s more involved than it sounds. https://gizmodo.com/a-farewell-gallery-of-powerpigs-beautiful-lego-scenes-5653439 Though I assumed that the graveyard dance troupe was born of Powerpig’s photoshop wizardry, that’s not the case: “I had this in…

Tech News Joe Brown

Silly Sign

I think I’m having trouble reading this sign. Does it really say “this sign will be covered in silly string from 12:00 a.m. October 31 to 12:00 Noon November 1?” I think it does! [This Isn’t Happiness via Boing Boing]

Tech News Jack Loftus

The Easiest Way To Dress Up As Steve Jobs For Halloween

Sadly, iWear is fake. But oh it would be magical! Packaging a black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and New Balance sneakers is remarkable. The glasses (sold separately) are a great touch. You’ll feel incredible, amazing, and phenomenal. Apple just re-invented clothes. If you didn’t catch on, that’s how people talk when they wear Apple clothes…

Tech News Casey Chan

This Is What A Nuclear Test Site Looks Like From Above

This is a Google Maps Satellite View of Yucca Flat, one of the Nevada Nuclear Test Sites. Over 739 nuclear tests were run between 1951 and 1992 which has left the region scarred and pockmarked to this day. Yucca Flat is known as the “most nuclear blasted spot on the face of the Earth.” And…

Tech News Casey Chan

No Longer Shall Bloggers Sit Cross-Legged in the Field

Last Day to Buy HyperMac’s External MacBook Batteries (With Cords)

These Pumpkins Run on Fossil Fuel

DST Bug Means European iPhone Owners Are Waking Up One Hour Later Today

Logitech’s Solar-Powered Keyboard

Every Day is a Fairground Ride for Wind Turbine Engineers

3D Glasses Go Gaudy with Gucci

FCC Fines Verizon a Record-Breaking $25 Million for Screwing Customers

How to Spot an Undead Trekkie

Record HD Video On Your Jailbroken iPhone 3GS

Director’s Custom Gulfstream Includes Flying Home Theater

ASIMO Turns 10

The Most Amazing Halloween Costume Ever

Turkish Court Orders End to Three-Year YouTube Ban

The Ugly Bug Ball Is Online Dating for the “Aesthetically Challenged”

Clever Men Are Wearing Angry Birds for Halloween This Year

Happy Halloween from Gizmodo

Silly Sign

The Easiest Way To Dress Up As Steve Jobs For Halloween

This Is What A Nuclear Test Site Looks Like From Above

No More Cheese Grater: The Mac Pro Is Discontinued

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

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No Longer Shall Bloggers Sit Cross-Legged in the Field

Last Day to Buy HyperMac’s External MacBook Batteries (With Cords)

These Pumpkins Run on Fossil Fuel

DST Bug Means European iPhone Owners Are Waking Up One Hour Later Today

Logitech’s Solar-Powered Keyboard

Every Day is a Fairground Ride for Wind Turbine Engineers

3D Glasses Go Gaudy with Gucci

FCC Fines Verizon a Record-Breaking $25 Million for Screwing Customers

How to Spot an Undead Trekkie

Record HD Video On Your Jailbroken iPhone 3GS

Director’s Custom Gulfstream Includes Flying Home Theater

ASIMO Turns 10

The Most Amazing Halloween Costume Ever

Turkish Court Orders End to Three-Year YouTube Ban

The Ugly Bug Ball Is Online Dating for the “Aesthetically Challenged”

Clever Men Are Wearing Angry Birds for Halloween This Year

Happy Halloween from Gizmodo

Silly Sign

The Easiest Way To Dress Up As Steve Jobs For Halloween

This Is What A Nuclear Test Site Looks Like From Above

No More Cheese Grater: The Mac Pro Is Discontinued

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

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