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What Are Your Essential Apps?

Whether it’s a favorite RSS reader, a preferred Twitter client, an app that helps track workouts, or just that devilishly addictive game, every smartphone user has apps they can’t live without. So, what are yours? With great new apps materializing every day, we here at Giz have been doing some thinking about our favorite apps—those…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

These Are the Robotic Sentinels Guarding the Largest Nuke Site in the United States

Fully automated robots now guard the Nevada National Security Site. There, the military ignited over a thousand nukes, including the largest atmospheric nuclear test in the history of continental United States. They are called the MDARS. These robotic sentinels are completely autonomous, capable of identifying human intruders as well as detecting broken locks around the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Strange Weapons of Sea Life

The world’s first Census of Marine Life was released today, a 10 year, 650 million dollar study of the ocean. In Citizens of the Sea, Nancy Knowlton discusses the shell-crushing force of the Mantis Shrimp and the ribbon worm. Humans, being the top predator of the planet, now have little to fear from man-eaters in…

Tech News Nancy Knowlton

Rumor: Palm’s Mysterious “Mansion” Device Will Have A 800×480 Screen And No Physical Keyboard

There are very few details about a Palm device codenamed “Mansion” right now, but PreCentral has a tipster claiming that it will be a WebOS device with a nice 800×480 screen and absolutely no physical keyboard. Going keyboard-less would apparently be a bit unusual for Palm smartphones, but we’ll see how this mystery device will…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

I Wish I Were a Kid Again So I Could Go to This Psychedelic School

Open your eyes wide, you undapants, because this candy-colored school is what Hänsel und Gretel’s dreams are made of. Going to school here would be like sending kids into a psychedelic marshmallow-induced trip. The school is located in Spain, and its classroom can be connected with each other for group activities. [Fernando Alda via Archdaily]

Tech News Jesus Diaz

In Case You Forgot How Google Makes Money

You probably know Google gives Android away for free. You might think Android development still costs Google money. Well, CEO Eric Schmidt tells Newsweek’s Dan Lyons that Android phones already generate enough new ad revenue to cover Google’s costs. You are a pair of eyeballs, waiting to be impressed upon. [Newsweek] Imagery by Sam Spratt…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Lockheed Martin’s Kenneth Van Meter Profits If You Fear the Smart Grid

The benefits of a smart electrical grid are substantial—efficiency, conservation, and safety. Well, except that last part, according to Lockheed Martin’s Kenneth Van Meter, calling the smart grid a security nightmare. And guess who’s in the security business? In a recent interview, Van Meter forecasts that “by the end of 2015 we will have 440…

Privacy & Security Sam Biddle

A Farewell Gallery of Powerpig’s Beautiful LEGO Scenes

We’ve had a lot of wonderful guest artists on Gizmodo these last few months. Chris “Powerpig” McVeigh is one of the best. Let’s take a look at his work again as we bid him hyvästi, including five new behind-the-scenes shots. Be sure to check out all of Powerpig’s other work on Flickr and his personal…

Tech News Joel Johnson

Climb Inside a Concorde With These 360 Degree Panoramas

Ever wondered what it was like to fly in a Concorde? Ever wondered what it was like to fly a Concorde? Then dive into these pannable, zoomable panoramas of the aircraft (as well as some less peaceful supersonic birds). The panoramas, courtesy of the National Museum of Scotland, let you peek inside the De Havilland…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

8-Bit ZX Spectrum Gaming Emulator Arrives on the iPhone

If you’ve not heard of the ZX Spectrum, you’re either American or were born on the wrong side of 1990. Or both! Nevermind though, because you can experience what Brits grew up playing in the ’80s on this $1 app. It hit the UK in 1982, and was one of the most popular computers for…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

5 Reasons We’re Tingly About Google TV

The last time the web smashed into television, over a decade ago, it exploded like poorly made breast implants. So why are we so excited about Google TV? One Word: Apps A desktop interface doesn’t work on a television. It’s half the reason the web on TV bombed the last time around. But the industry…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Gadget Deals of the Day

Today’s the day if you’re in the market for a Sharp LCD HDTV, a Zune HD, or a free Bottle of Advil. Now, seize it! Top Deals: • 42″ Sharp LC-42SB48UT 1080p LCD TV for $477.54 plus free shipping (normally $579) • Microsoft Zune HD 32GB MP3 Video Player for $203.54 with free shipping (normally…

Tech News Adam Harris

The Intel® AppUpSM Developer Challenge: Is Your Game or App Awesome Enough to Win?

The Intel AppUpSM app store for Atom™-CPU powered netbooks is on the lookout for exciting new apps and games, and we’re awarding cash prizes to the developers who deliver the most creative and engaging experiences for netbooks each month. You’ll need to join the Intel AppUpSM Developer Program and submit your app to be eligible,…

Tech News Gawkercreative

Publish Your Own EBook (And Profit!) With Barnes and Noble’s PubIt!

Barnes & Noble just launched PubIt!, a new platform that lets individuals upload their opuses, sell them as real, honest-to-goodness ebooks in B&N’s eBookstore, and keep a decent chunk of the profit. Hopefully you have the Microsoft Word document that sci-fi epic you wrote kicking around on a burned CD somewhere, because PubIt! couldn’t make…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

The Difference Between a Full-Frame Sensor and the Tinier One Inside Your DSLR

Only the most expensive DSLRs use full-frame sensors—one that’s about the same size as a 35mm frame of film. More typical DSLRs, like the Nikon D7000 or Canon T2i use smaller sensors. This video shows what that means. Mike Collins’ setup compares a 5D Mark II, which has a full-frame sensor, and a 7D, which…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

The Best 3DTVs

Some 3D HDTVs actually kinda suck. The 3D effect can break down during fast movement and the active shutter glasses sometimes create a constant flickering effect. If you want decent 3D, check out these great sets recommended by Televisioninfo.com. Samsung UN55C7000 Product Name: Samsung UN55C7000, Screen Size: 55 inches, Resolution: 1920 x 1080, Refresh Rate:…

Gadgets Christina Bonnington

Thousands of Pencils Hold Books Carefully in Place

While this pencil bookcase would’ve been fairly easy to make, it would’ve been a bitch of a job to drill in 15,000 precisely-spaced holes for the pencils to sit in, don’t you think? I doubt the German publishing house, Mitteldeutscher Verlag, which owns it, cares too much though. After all, they’ve got a stunningly unique…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Costco Will Sell You an Apocalyptic Year’s Worth of Disgusting Food for $800

Either our nation’s obesity problem is just as bad as they say, or Costco knows something we don’t, because the aircraft carrier-scaled big box store is now offering enough (horrifying) food to last you a year for a cool $800. The monstrous, 5,011 serving package, courtesy of food outfitter Shelf Reliance (hey, at least we’ll…

Tech News Sam Biddle

Sharp’s New Japanese Android Phone Has a Retina Display Equivalent

Sharp’s new IS03 Android handset has a 960 x 640, 3.5″ screen, putting it toe to toe with the iPhone 4’s super crisp Retina Display. Oh, and then there’s the 9.6MP camera and the TV tuner. The IS03 employs an Advanced Super View display in lieu of IPS for keeping things visible from all angles,…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Applications Install Just Fine on Apple TV

iPhone developer Steven Troughton-Smith has found out that you can easily install applications on the Apple TV. However, don’t expect to run your favorite game on it just yet. You will need a launcher for that. According to Steven, while you can install apps after modifying its type, you just can’t launch them. There are…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

What Are Your Essential Apps?

These Are the Robotic Sentinels Guarding the Largest Nuke Site in the United States

Strange Weapons of Sea Life

Rumor: Palm’s Mysterious “Mansion” Device Will Have A 800×480 Screen And No Physical Keyboard

I Wish I Were a Kid Again So I Could Go to This Psychedelic School

In Case You Forgot How Google Makes Money

Lockheed Martin’s Kenneth Van Meter Profits If You Fear the Smart Grid

A Farewell Gallery of Powerpig’s Beautiful LEGO Scenes

Climb Inside a Concorde With These 360 Degree Panoramas

8-Bit ZX Spectrum Gaming Emulator Arrives on the iPhone

5 Reasons We’re Tingly About Google TV

Gadget Deals of the Day

The Intel® AppUpSM Developer Challenge: Is Your Game or App Awesome Enough to Win?

Publish Your Own EBook (And Profit!) With Barnes and Noble’s PubIt!

The Difference Between a Full-Frame Sensor and the Tinier One Inside Your DSLR

The Best 3DTVs

Thousands of Pencils Hold Books Carefully in Place

Costco Will Sell You an Apocalyptic Year’s Worth of Disgusting Food for $800

Sharp’s New Japanese Android Phone Has a Retina Display Equivalent

Applications Install Just Fine on Apple TV

Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo Falls Under $25, a Budget Bundle Deal in the Final Hours of Spring Sale

Liquids Crack With an Audible Snap, Study Finds

Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Is a Late Spring Sale Deal at a Record Low on Amazon

The New ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Is Filled With Krypto, Lobo, and ’60s Soul

Vaping Comes With a Cancer Risk, Review Finds

ASUS Eye Care Monitor Hits an All-Time Low, Only Hours Left to Grab a 27″ Screen at a 15.6″ Budget Price on Amazon

How to Watch Artemis 2, NASA’s First Crewed Mission to the Moon in 54 Years

KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Stand Mixer Is Back at Its Lowest Price, a Last-Minute Spring Sale Deal Outside Amazon Prime Day

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

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

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

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