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According to CNN, the former President is “addicted” to his tablet. Laura Bush says that he reads the Wall Street Journal on it first thing every morning. But his very favorite app? Well, let’s just say it doesn’t accept “nucular.” Yep, George W. Bush’s favorite iPad app is Scrabble. We know his strategy, anyway: No…
The sad story of Gregory Liascos—who was found by police lying outside a museum wearing a sniper’s ghillie suit, ostensibly preparing to rob said museum—got sadder. His explanation? It was just a halloween costume, and a “bad day.” Click to view Liascos, during his day in court, told reporters that because of this mysteriously “bad…
We’re featuring some incredible #appdealz in today’s selection of top apps. Don’t miss out! Free Apps: iOS: • SpyPic (iPhone) for $0 (normally $1.99) • RapidMsgs (iPhone) for $0 (normally $0.99) • Riddim Ribbon (iPhone) for $0 • Double Take (iPhone) for $0 (normally $1.99) • iMeet (iPhone) for $0 (normally $0.99) • Super Twiddler…
The good news for Microsoft: a record 16.2 billion dollars of revenue last quarter! The bad news: that’s in spite of continued big losses in their online segment, and being passed by Apple in revenue. The bulk of the news, though, was positive for Ballmer and friends: Xbox 360 was the leading console over the…
Halliburton and BP knew the cement mixture used to seal the Macondo well, the one drilled during the Deepwater Rig explosion, was unreliable but used it anyway, according a new report from the presidential commission investigating the disaster. The report, issued today, found that Halliburton had conducted three tests which showed that the cement didn’t…
If you’ve ever been a DJ, known a DJ, or listened to a DJ, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Technics. Panasonic’s analog turntables are legend among scratchers and spinners. And now they’re gone. UPDATED: Panny made the announcement that they’d cease Technic SL-1200MK6 turntable production because of “a decline in demand for these…
The Nook Color’s built on top of Android, but seemed crippled in its potential to be a killer Android tablet by the way it’d run apps. Well, the reality is, it could be a solid little Android tablet after all. https://gizmodo.com/nook-color-barnes-nobles-full-color-tablet-with-apps-5673924 At the Nook Color announcement, Barnes & Noble wasn’t super clear about how apps…
Caltech researcher Moran Cerf says he “would like to read people’s dreams.” Well, wouldn’t we all! Except that Dr. Cerf thinks it might be possible, based on his new research. Especially if your dream is about Bill and Hillary Clinton. See, Dr. Cerf’s study claims that certain brain neurons are associated with certain concepts, and…
A few people were outraged by the graphic showing how beef is everywhere. Well, pigs are everywhere too. Christien Meindertsma—author of Pig 05049—documented a pig’s afterlife. Did you know that pig hair is used in bread? https://gizmodo.com/there-is-no-escape-from-cows-5672560 Spaniards say “from the pig I even like the tail” (which in fact is delicious), but I didn’t…
With THREE DAYS left in Gizmodo’s Sexy Robot Costume Contest, we’ve seen everything from cyborgs and transformers to walking beer chillers! Can you do better than the current frontrunner? We’re leaving the voting up to YOU. All entries to the contest are posted on our Facebook page, where readers (like you) can vote on their…
With today’s top deals you can watch movies on your beautiful monitor, play the latest video game, and block out the noises of your roommate doing the same. Top Deals: • 21.5″ Sceptre X226W-1920 1080p LCD Monitor for $129.99 plus free shipping (normally $160) • Call of Duty Black Ops (360) + XBOX Live 3-month…
Okay, this might not look impressive at first. The maze isn’t that complicated. But imagine being the size of the robotic Micromouse—relatively, this is a human-sized hedge maze. Then imagine running to the finish in only five seconds. Sure, the Micromouse needs to spend a few minutes studying its surroundings before it can process what…
Start scrabbling for dimes down the backs of your sofas—the costume David Prowse wore in The Empire Strikes Back is up for auction, where it’s expected to sell for anything between $250,000 – $365,000. [Pursuitist—Thanks, Christopher!]
Continuing its neverending march to platform ubiquity, Kindle will officially be available on Windows Phone 7—though maybe not in time for launch. So far Amazon’s just saying that the app will be available “later this year,” and that it’ll come with some unique features including personalized book recommendations on the home screen and the ability…
The idea behind this silver shelf is that it’s a more ergonomic keyboard and Magic Trackpad set-up. You simply plonk a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and Magic trackpad in the tray, and due to its shape your wrists feel happier. Simples. It’ll be a very pricey way to keep those hand-extenders happy, though. Not only will…
Thanks to nose-diving DS sales, which fell from 11.7 million a year ago to 6.69 million this year, slowing Wii sales, down from 5.75 to 4.97 million over the last six months, and a strong yen, Nintendo’s posted its first half-year loss in seven years. That’s pretty crazy. [Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/nintendo-ds-sales-fall-through-the-floor-5675332
Citing unnamed sources, Android and Me is reporting that the Nexus Two will be announced by Samsung at a November 8th (the first day of Windows Phone 7 sales) press conference. Google meets Galaxy S? Sounds like a potent combo. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-smartphone-is-the-first-step-in-samsun-5500164 The rumor has it that Samsung will start shipping the new device “soon,” and…
The newest mobile Safari-optimized version of Gmail isn’t a breakthrough, but offers some much appreciated improvements. Namely, a snappier, near-perfect inertial scroll, and a persistent toolbar that will follow you through your inbox for easier navigation. [Google Mobile Blog]
John Savio, the young man who wowed us last year with his iPhone 3GS costume, has made the relevant upgrades and is back with an amazing iPhone 4 costume. It’s the Citizen Kane of iPhone costumes, really. Just watch. Last year’s costume, which Savio created in collaboration with friend Reko Rivera, was impressive for incorporating…
Suddenly your school’s shirt bazooka doesn’t look so hot. California’s Bellarmine College Prepatory and NASA teamed up to create this t-shirt hurling behemoth, which launches three tees a second. WHO WANTS A SHIRT? YOU WANT ONE? GET SOME! GET SOME! The Canon, built by the school’s Team 254 Robotics, has a range of 150 yards,…
