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The PoGo instant printers have been given a size-increasing Mario mushroom, with the 3×4 model printing out larger photos on the eco-friendly Zero Ink paper. It connects via Bluetooth to phones, and works with the new Android app too. Having been available in the Market for a couple of weeks, the PoGo Android app does…
As expected, the latest Facebook iPhone app has been released, bringing with it the Places check-in functionality that was demo-ed yesterday. Version 3.2 of the app provides on-the-go tracking methods for friends, and new additions to photo upload. https://gizmodo.com/facebook-iphone-app-gets-foursquare-style-check-in-feat-5616316 For iPhones running iOS 4, you can now upload photos and videos in the background, but…
Other foldable, transportable bikes exist, but they tend to be of the city-commuter style which just makes them look foolish when riding. Wallpaper magazine commissioned the bike above, which is capable of folding down and squeezing into a leather tote. They’re limited edition, and have a suitably “Wallpaper” price-tag to go with them—the “International” bike…
3DTV is still to catch on, but Sony’s already churning out more Bravia models before the year is out—the NX713 and NX813. They’re of that beautiful “monolithic” design (stand sold separately!) and are slimmer with smaller bezels. https://gizmodo.com/sony-outs-seven-led-3dtvs-at-once-5559356 A few details are listed in the press release below, but we’re still waiting on the nitty-gritty.…
Behold, the illustrious history of these here internets in convenient graphic timeline form. Who knew Pizza Hut played such a prominent role? I’d say the only thing missing here is an entry for my cherished lolcats. That is, if they didn’t already have an infographic of their own. [Online MBA via NextRound]
There’s one kinda big problem with SunChips’ new 100% compostable bag: It’s noisy as Hell. An Air Force pilot says it’s louder than the cockpit of his jet, and this video test pegs it at a potentially damaging 95 decibels. Yes, this bag of chips crinkles up to 95 decibels, about five dB higher than…
An expensive mouse, fine. A premium keyboard, alright. Tools of the trade. But when it comes to gaming peripherals that seem as much decorative as they are functional, it may be time to draw the line. Lighting setups of dubious tastefulness have a long history in PC gaming culture—just look at most case mods. But…
The PowerShot S90 is our longstanding favorite point-and-shoot, and one of its few shortcomings was that it couldn’t do HD video. The updated S95 shoots 720p video and does it in a slightly smaller body. https://gizmodo.com/canon-s90-review-itll-never-leave-my-pocket-except-wh-5393112 In addition to bringing the 720p HD video people have long been clamoring for, the S95 features an in-camera…
Canon just pulled the sheet off three new PowerShots: the S95, a 720p-shooting update of our good old friend the S90; the SX130 IS, a $250 ultra zoom; and the SD4500, a 1080p capable point-and-shoot with 10x optical zoom. https://gizmodo.com/canon-s90-review-itll-never-leave-my-pocket-except-wh-5393112 All three of the new cameras in the PowerShot family—these two and the S95—get a…
Nikon just made the cheap DSLR market interesting again: Their first DSLR with 1080p video, the D3100, is the first DSLR with real, constant autofocus powers during video recording. And it’s only 700 bucks. Even though Nikon was first to the party with the D90, Canon has effectively staked out DSLR video as its private…
Wearable electronics are nothing new, but not looking like a complete idiot in the process is novel. The M-dress isn’t perfect, but it might be the first time you can wear your phone without being laughed out of the room. https://gizmodo.com/diy-wearable-computer-turns-you-into-a-cyborg-5600888 The dress, designed by high-tech-haute-couture firm CuteCircuit, conceals an embedded sim card and antenna…
These lovely Homer Simpson iPhone decals might be pictured on 3GSes, but I’m sure they’d look just as fun on an iPhone 4. $10. [Etsy via NerdApproved]
Unbeknownst to this New Yorker, if you live in the Big Apple and don’t have a 212 area code, you’re a certified nobody. Says one privileged 212-haver: “I don’t pick up 917, 646, and definitely not 347.” Ughhhh. While Elaine Benes grappled with the difficulties of the non-212 area code years ago, a post on…
This handsome devil is not a hazelnut bong. It’s a nutcracker. Or rather, a nut-smashed-by-gravity’s-pitiless-fury-er. Your wrists will thank you every bit as much as your legumes will fear you. Fortunately, you’re still on your own against those leftover Brazil nuts at the bottom of the bowl; while designer Tan Jun Yuan has built a…
Apparently a new version of the Facebook iPhone app should be available later today and it’ll bring a new feature called Places. The feature basically sounds like a check-in function similar to that found in Foursquare and Gowalla. [TechCrunch]
Apparently, you need a special bag for when you go shopping for fresh produce and sundries at your local farmer’s market, and that bag is the Cornucopia Bag. What makes the Cornucopia Bag perfect for produce shopping? Well, it’s got a pull-out shoulder strap as well as backpack straps, for one, making it easy to…
There have been some complaints about the accuracy of the GPS function on some Samsung phones, but the company assures us that they’re resolving the issues and that there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to the Epic 4G: https://gizmodo.com/sprint-epic-4g-review-the-best-4g-phone-5613501 We have tested and validated both Network Assisted (indoor) and Autonomous (outdoor) GPS on…
This photo—taken on August 12—shows sailors testing an F414-GE-400 jet engine on board the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, at some undisclosed location in the Atlantic Ocean. The darkness you can see is the sea at night. The photo was taken by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex R. Forster. [Flickr]
Sandisk is testing an uber-tiny (16x20x1.85mm) solid state flash memory device that can be soldered directly onto motherboards. Ranging from 4GB to 64GB, the added memory could aid mobile devices like tablets, media players, or phones. [cnet]
The core advantage of quantum computing — the ability to compute for many possible outcomes at the same time and therefore crunch data much more quickly than classical computers — also creates a problem for data security. Once the first high-powered quantum computers are functioning, they’ll be able to quickly saw through many of our…
