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We now know that the crazy-powerful Spyder III Arctic laser actually emits a visible, fearsome blue beam, just like a real lightsaber. George Lucas’ lawyers saw this thing and fired off a cease and desist faster than Han shot Greedo. https://gizmodo.com/the-arctic-spyder-iii-lightsaber-laser-in-action-5576408 Lucasfilm recently slapped Wicked Lasers, the manufacturers of the device, the C&D and issued…
I’m not sure the practical uses of the HIRO III, but it sure is neat. Essentially, it’s an interface device that you stick your fingers in, allowing you to feel stuff on a computer. It’s basically a robotic hand that you attach your fingers to, with it simulating the size, shape, weight and texture of…
What I hate is having to move my arm from my chair to my desk in order to control my computer. Why should I have to do all that work? Finally! Someone has designed an armrest with a built-in mousepad, allowing me to sit back and only move my wrist ever so slightly. That way,…
Sassy songstress Robyn’s new single is a catalog of stuff that’s currently pissing her off: her email, her diet, her high heels, her boyfriend, and seemingly everything else. The song’s interactive video lets you add your own gripes via Twitter. The video, which was produced by Stopp and can be found on Robyn’s official site,…
It’s a serious condition, premature ejaculation, so I’ll have no sniggering in row two please commenters. For $5, British hypnotherapist Darren Marks will help you “take control of your mind and body and become a great lover.” It features hypnosis sessions in both audio and video, which supposedly dissipates the anxiety and nerves that may…
Richard Gaywood—Ph.D in wireless network planning from Cardiff University—has tested the iPhone 4 communications problem. Before, he thought there were no problems. Now, his conclusion is clear: “The iPhone 4 is a fantastic device but a lousy phone.” http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band Updated with new graphic showing the effect of Anandtech readings Gaywood performed various tests that analyzed…
Have you fallen head over heel for your girl, but worry she doesn’t return your affections? What you need is Nintendo’s Love Tester! Crafted from the hands of the Game & Watch creator in 1969, it tests your luuuurve. It’s back after 41 years, supposedly reissued because the mighty question of love remains to be…
The Facebook app has gotten its iOS 4 facelift, with fast app switching and a few other goodies (Korean and Russian localizations, oh my!) making up the bulk of the improvements. There are also minor bug fixes and some higher-resolution icons. You can go ahead and pick Facebook 3.1.4 here. [Thanks, Casey!]
Turns out an enterprise tablet was just the beginning: Cisco today also announced plans for a Wi-Fi Flip cam, an iOS4 video client, and a media transcoder that would broker an end to the ongoing Apple-Flash spat. Busy day! https://gizmodo.com/ciscos-android-tablet-wants-to-be-the-ipad-for-suits-5575726 There aren’t many details available about each individual item, but here’s what we we know:…
If you needed a reminder of why you’re wary of location-based services, here’s one: A (thankfully good-intentioned) hacker was able to snag data from some 870,000 Foursquare check-ins—even ones set only to be visible to friends. Jesper Andersen built a website to exploit a hole in the “Who’s Been Here” section of Foursquare’s website, allowing…
Just six weeks after launch, Microsoft’s Kin, the social phone we wanted to love, is dead. Microsoft is ending its short life, sources close to Microsoft tell us. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-kin-the-perfect-phone-for-sidekick-fans-5515236 There won’t be a separate Kin product anymore. Effective immediately, Andy Lees is shoving the entire Kin team into the core Windows Phone 7 team, so…
Kellog’s [sic] Recalled Products is a new Android app. It lets you scan the barcodes on Kellogg’s items, with the results compared against a recalled products database—so you know what’s edible and what may contain traces of glass/metal/human skin. It exists because Kellogg’s recently released a product recall for a wide range of its cereal…
Woot! Everyone’s favorite daily deal site has just been acquired by megaretailer Amazon. Like Zappos, it’ll operate autonomously and keep its offices, they’ll just be under the Amazon umbrella. Congrats, guys! [Woot] https://lifehacker.com/the-complete-guide-to-capturing-woot-off-loot-5501109
Come on. It doesn’t have to be that hard. And make a version for iPad too. One that runs on magic. [Airos Design]
When we last saw iPad DJ Rana June, she was just getting started. Now she’s picked up some tricks, bought an iPhone 4, and is looking for Prince Charming. Check out her amusing new music video, shot entirely with an iPhone 4. https://gizmodo.com/the-ipad-dj-5520913 The tune is called “Solace” and the video was shot entirely with…
The second shipment of iPhone 4s are on their way and will reach your door by July 7th. We don’t know what happened to the original July 2nd date of the second batch, but at least you didn’t have to deal with launch day lines, right? https://gizmodo.com/iphone-4-delayed-again-now-july-14th-5565259
Don’t use your phone while you’re driving! Unless, of course, you’re using it to help you drive better. Consumer Reports rounded up seven apps for iPhones, Androids, and BlackBerrys that will bring a touch of tech to your commute. [ConsumerReports]
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Release the hounds! First Nokia writes a post about how holdable its phones are, and now Motorola’s touting that Droid X “allows you to hold the phone any way you like.” In this full-page NY Times ad, no less. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-gets-cheeky-and-says-you-can-hold-their-phones-ho-5574455 The iPhone 4’s antenna issues have been widely cataloged and acknowledged by Apple. On the…
This Sunday, our fine nation celebrates blowing up other nations for its independence. Let’s pay homage to the sparkling splendor by capturing photography of the festivities. The Challenge Photograph fireworks, large or small, going boom. Large-scale city fireworks are great, as are sparklers, snakes and various other holiday-certified combustibles. But I really want to see…
