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Typo Probably Caused “Most Dizzying Half-Hour In Stock Market History”

Sure, typos can be funny, but when a stock trader is able to cause a huge stock plunge by accidentally entering a “b” for billion instead of an “m” for million” it’s just plain scary. [CNBC] https://gizmodo.com/the-typo-weve-been-waiting-for-5497788

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Adam Carolla Complains About Technology

Moving on from electric cars, I prompt Adam to give his thoughts on the newest fad: 3D. The professional that he is, he takes the idea and expands it to talk about technology as a whole, and our collective insatiability. https://gizmodo.com/adam-carolla-complains-about-electric-cars-5531802 Again, it’s NSFW, so turn down the sound if your cubicle is next to…

Tech News Jason Chen

Firing the Army’s Biggest, Baddest Guns

It’s not too often I get to play with military-grade weaponry, and the military is usually pretty wary about reporters handling firearms. But yesterday I traveled to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to see the latest improvements in soldier weaponry. Reporters had the chance to test out a range of weapons, from the M4 Carbine to…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Opera Finds Flash Unappetizing For Web Video

Speaking to TechRadar, Opera product analyst Phillip Grønvold conceded that Flash is essential to today’s web and will be for the foreseeable future. But for internet video, he says, there are alternatives that won’t make your laptop a stove top. Everyone’s been pitching in their two cents on the matter of Flash, and now Opera…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Paul Rudd’s Computer Is Way Ahead of its Time

I’m not sure what sort of prototype processor he’s running here, but the stuff his computer can do is pretty amazing. It’s like a glimpse into the future! Thanks, Paul! [Belmont]

Tech News Adam Frucci

The Real Victims of the iPad: Netbooks, Ebook Readers and… iPods?

Netbook sales aren’t as brisk as they used to be, and some are blaming the iPad. Well, Morgan Stanley’s released an enlightening chart that pegs the victims of the iPad as, well, just about everything. It just makes people anxious. https://gizmodo.com/netboooks-are-dead-baby-netbooks-are-dead-5532511 Anxious about buying other stuff, that is. The chart’ based on a survey of…

Tech News John Herrman

Super Mario World, On the iPad, With a Wiimote

After jailbreaking your iPad, you can install SNES4iPhone, which will not only play SNES romz—it will open the Bluetooth stack, allowing you to play Mario with a Wiimote. Nintendotacular! [Instructions via SwagLikeMe via notcot] https://gizmodo.com/jailbreaking-your-ipad-how-you-can-and-why-you-should-5530906

Tech News Mark Wilson

Torani Bacon Flavoring Syrup Can Ruin Even the Best Coffee

Bacon is divine. (Although far from my favorite pork.) But can we all agree that bacon-as-a-flavor has run its course? If you’re pouring bacon syrup into coffee you’re just stunt casting. Bacon is the racist Robert DeNiro of flavorings. [Torani]

Tech News Joel Johnson

iPad Spy Software Lets You Secretly Record Email and Website Visits

Mobile Spy‘s iPad Spy is a new app for jailbroken iPads that will let you keep track of what the iPad is being used for with the user being none the wiser. Creepy! Once it’s installed, there’s no indication that anything else is running while the iPad is in use. It periodically uploads data silently…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Gadget Deals of the Day

What is this, 1999? No, it’s the day after Cinco de Mayo hence the crazy offerings. Yes, that’s a Vaio and a Dreamcast. One’s good, the other’s still awesome. We’ll let you decided which is which. Oh, Facebook us, please. Top Deals: • 16.4″ Sony VAIO VPCF1190X Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Laptop for $949.99 plus…

Tech News Casey Chan

Explore the World of Android Apps

Gizmodo and Verizon have teamed up to bring you the brand-new Essential Android Apps Directory, a compendium of the best apps—complete with insightful descriptions and QR codes to instantly grab the apps you need. It’s a must-bookmark page for all droid owners. Click here to check it out!

Tech News Gawkercreative

No iPhone for Verizon This Year, Says Analyst

Sorry, Verizon users. If you wanted the new iPhone 4 this year, you better start looking around in beer gardens. According to BroadPoint AmTech analyst Brian Marshall, AT&T has extended its exclusive deal thanks to their bargaining with the iPad: https://gizmodo.com/this-is-apples-next-iphone-5520164 AT&T had to do something dramatic to get the iPad. [AT&T’s negotiated a 50%…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Make Your Own MicroSIM

Have a SIM card that, for some reason (the iPad), you’d like to chop down to MicroSIM form? It’s possible, just follow this handy tutorial. (You pretty much just cut the casing very carefully, keeping contacts intact.) [JohnBenson via DVICE]

Tech News Mark Wilson

The Secret Behind the Mysterious Digital Nikonos Camera

The legendary Nikonos was created by Cousteau and Wouters in the 60s. Built for submarine photography, it could stand a Kraken’s bite. Later, Nikon turned it into an SLR. But this US Navy SEAL’s camera wasn’t an ordinary Nikonos. This Nikonos was a total mystery. A secret that not many people knew about until recently.…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Did Motorola Just Buy Its Own Smartphone OS?

It’s far from a sure thing, but a listing on LinkedIn, which refers to an acquisition of a company called Azingo by Motorola, could mean that Motorola’s about to charge headlong into the mobile software game. But why? AndroidandMe first flagged the listing, which had it not been for Motorola execs repeatedly stressing their desire…

Tech News John Herrman

Google Goggles Gets Text Translation: See C’est Bon!

Google Goggles—the fun-to-say visual search app—now includes a point-and-click translation tool that’ll take a lot of the guesswork out of your next overseas vacation. It’s like having a little multilinguist living in your phone. https://gizmodo.com/google-goggles-googles-scary-good-visual-search-app-5420894 It also looks stupid simple to use: just point your phone at a word or phrase, press the shutter button,…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Best Buy Opens In UK and Breaks All Global Sales Records

After opening its first store in the UK last Friday, Best Buy has seen its best-ever opening weekend sales since they first set up shop in 1983. In this age of online shopping, it’s surprising. But not for the UK. https://gizmodo.com/first-best-buy-uk-stores-opening-in-may-5504233 See, here in my home country, we don’t have Fry’s, Walmart, or Circuit City.…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

First Non-Latin Domains Now Live

Look closely at the URL field in this browser. It’s one of the new non-latin domain names, which are live now. [ICANN]

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Light Shows, Ray Guns and Blades: The Laser is 50

The original “solution looking for a problem,” the laser is now 50 years old. This gallery charts the evolution of a technology that underpins everything from the fibre-optic backbone of the internet to the search for clean fusion energy. The first ever laser The pulse that launched the laser age came from a fingertip-sized ruby…

Tech News New Scientist

Apple Wants Your Heartbeat to Unlock Your iPhone

The iPhone’s password security system works just fine, but compared to what Apple has in the works it’s downright rudimentary. A recently filed patent indicates that our iPhones may someday identify us by the beating of our hearts. Biometric security has found its way into other devices already, what with finger-swipe laptops and face/voice recognition…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Typo Probably Caused “Most Dizzying Half-Hour In Stock Market History”

Adam Carolla Complains About Technology

Firing the Army’s Biggest, Baddest Guns

Opera Finds Flash Unappetizing For Web Video

Paul Rudd’s Computer Is Way Ahead of its Time

The Real Victims of the iPad: Netbooks, Ebook Readers and… iPods?

Super Mario World, On the iPad, With a Wiimote

Torani Bacon Flavoring Syrup Can Ruin Even the Best Coffee

iPad Spy Software Lets You Secretly Record Email and Website Visits

Gadget Deals of the Day

Explore the World of Android Apps

No iPhone for Verizon This Year, Says Analyst

Make Your Own MicroSIM

The Secret Behind the Mysterious Digital Nikonos Camera

Did Motorola Just Buy Its Own Smartphone OS?

Google Goggles Gets Text Translation: See C’est Bon!

Best Buy Opens In UK and Breaks All Global Sales Records

First Non-Latin Domains Now Live

Light Shows, Ray Guns and Blades: The Laser is 50

Apple Wants Your Heartbeat to Unlock Your iPhone

Anker 160W Laptop Charger Briefly Returns to Black Friday Pricing in a Last-Minute Amazon Spring Sale Deal

The New ‘Backrooms’ Trailer Is Packed Full of Endless Dread

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

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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