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This poll has a mix of brands and mobile operating systems. If your phone happens to fall into two categories (such as being both an Android phone and a Motorola phone), then go with the operating system which will indicate to us that you’re using a smartphone. If you happen to use more than one…
Today at the COP 15 Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, M.I.T. students introduced the technologically advanced Copenhagen Wheel. In addition to including various sensors and Bluetooth capability, the tire stores kinetic energy from braking for a later burst of speed. The makers of the Copenhagen Wheel from M.I.T.’s SENSEable City Laboratory claim that the new…
In between all the exciting rumors of when Google’s Nexus One will be released and how much it will cost, there’s at least something that’s confirmed: Google submitted a trademark application for “Nexus One.” https://gizmodo.com/googles-nexus-one-may-be-coming-on-january-5th-5426554 Android.in writes that the application was filed on December 10th, a bit before all the excitement about Nexus One began,…
They call themselves the Worldwide Loyalty Team. Among some employees, they are known as the Apple Gestapo, a group of moles always spying in headquarters and stores, reporting directly to Jobs and Oppenheimer. Here’s how they hunt people down. “You may want to know about their Worldwide Loyalty Team,” Tom told me recently in an…
They made it! It flies! IT FLIES! After countless tests, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is finally flying. As in, taking off, going around a few times, and then landing without any problem. Here’s the first video. And another one here: https://gizmodo.com/dreamliner-first-power-on-all-systems-nominal-5018368 It has been long way since we saw it complete for the first time…
With LaCie, you always expect the product to look good—and the Rikiki portable HDD is no exception. They also claim that it is the smallest 2.5-inch drive on the market. I’m not sure if that is accurate or not, but with measurements at 4.3 x 2.9 x .5 inches it is even smaller than the…
Did you know you can post a tip straight to Gizmodo? Or, start a new conversation all on your own? Thanks to our hashtag pages you can do all sorts of comment related goodness. Here’s how: #Tips: Once you’re at Gizmodo.com, just go to the comment box where it says “Got a tip for us?”,…
What makes being stuck in math class even worse? Doing math on a calculator that reminds you of something much more fun: video games. Unless you love math more than video games, in which case, congrats. [DealsDirect via NerdApproved]
Your TV is trying to kill your children. Your DVD player is trying to kill your children. Your robot lawnmower is trying to kill your children. And now, your blinds—your soft roman blinds!—are trying to kill your children. https://gizmodo.com/how-a-tv-opened-my-scalp-like-a-banana-peel-5427119 The recall, which covers virtually every roman shade and roller blind in the country, was prompted…
Long and agonizing has been my wait for the pairing of a three-octave marimba’s upbeat tonality and the synth kitsch of a MIDI player. Thank you, Player Marimba, for answering my prayers. By deconstructing a standard marimba, assigning a mallet to each, and hooking the whole mess up to two MD24 MIDI decoders, Larry Cotton…
It’s pretty obvious that Palm’s going to be debuting a new device at CES, seeing as they were the highlight of last year’s event, but what is it going to be? An updated Pre is the safe bet. I don’t think they’re going to let their brand go an entire year without a new high-end…
Phaidon, publisher of the best-looking books on the planet, just released Pioneers, Mass Production, and New Technologies, three volumes each containing 333 of the most impressively designed objects of the last century. Here are 12 gadgets that made the cut. The books move loosely through the 20th century—though they also contain some objects that were…
If your optical disk drive has been making oddly loud sounds when you start or wake your Mac from a slumber, then the EFI firmware update released by Apple is supposedly the cure. Is anyone hearing a difference? Check Cool Geex if you need instructions on how to update, and please let us know if…
I’m impressed: Apogee’s new HDMI adapter will put any kind of high definition sources right inside your iMac 27-inch 2560 x 1440-pixel screen, including Blu-ray players, Xbox 360, and PS3. How is this sorcery possible? The adapter works with the Mini DisplayPort in the iMac 27″, which is bi-directional. Right now, only this model of…
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During which, you’ll enjoy a 2-night stay at NYC’s Greenwich Hotel and have a private consultation with Duncan Quinn himself. Then you can tool around in a vintage luxury car wearing a custom Bespoke Suit. Join Gilt Man to buy! This could be you if you join Gilt Man today. Look like you just stepped…
Cherrypal, the guys behind last year’s super green cloud computer have managed to put together a netbook dubbed “Africa” that will sell for only $99. https://gizmodo.com/cherrypal-pc-offers-subscription-free-cloud-computing-t-5027136 Specs include: a 400 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 2 GB flash memory, 7-inch screen (800 x 480), USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, SD card support, and it runs…
We’ve seen plenty of iPod jackets for snow sports, but this set from The North Face has a controller on the sleeve. [BackCountry via CrunchGear] https://gizmodo.com/motorola-and-burton-team-up-for-second-gen-audex-wearab-191522
Swiss Army Knife. Designed in 1891 by Karl Elsener. Made by Victorinox, 1891 to present. Here’s the evolution of the world’s most recognizable multitool, from 1891 to 1968. “Ur-Leica” Camera. Designed by Oskar Barnack in 1913. Led to Leica I, 1925 to 1932. Notable for being among the first cameras to take single shots using…
Artist Ashley Browning’s minimalist representation of classic video game characters make for some great shirts, but they can also add an awesome face to your phone. [Infinitecontinues via Etsi via Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/the-many-ultra-close-faces-of-video-games-5426507/
