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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/
It’s amazing what one letter will do. The Segway becomes the Kegway, Nikon becomes Nixon and Gatorade becomes, uh, Gatorape. I know that last one isn’t gadgety, but I let it slide. First Place — JPS Second Place — Jeff Forde Third Place — Harm Veenstra
The Nexus One Google phone has Android 2.1, which means that even though it’s not technically available to the public, someone ported it over to the Droid. Don’t install it if you value “stability” on your phone. [Sholes]
I don’t know if it’s the same-y hardware, the absurd expectations, or general inconsistencies, but something about the Google Phone just feels…off. And depending on how credulous you’re feeling today, I can explain: We’ve been tricked! By Apple! Or something. These doubtful little seeds come from Eldar Murtazin of Mobile-Review, a guy you may not…
How do you sell the idea of hot coffee to people freezing in a bus stop? You don’t need much, but McDonald’s built a steam machine right inside the shelter’s marquee itself. Too bad that their coffee sucks. [DirectDaily]
With the release of Chrome beta for Linux and Mac, the inevitable happened: Chrome became the number 3 browser, narrowly sliding past Safari with a 4.4 percent marketshare to Safari’s 4.37 percent. The Google-Apple war is getting real, people. [ComputerWorld]
It’s 9:40 a.m. PST/12:40 a.m. EST and the webcast of the Boeing Dreamliner’s first flight should be starting right now. Here’s hoping that this is the last time I use this particular image and that the 787’s daydreams become reality. https://gizmodo.com/boeing-dreamliners-first-flight-being-webcast-tomorrow-5426224 Weather, luck, and wishes permitting, the plane should be taking taking to the skies…
You know how Microsoft Office’s clipboard lets you keep track of everything you’ve copied and pasted on your PC? This is like that, for the iPhone. Except flashier, and with wireless syncing. Pastebot’s core functionality is to act as a basic clipboard, collecting your various copied snippets and photos into a browsable archive. It can…
Microsoft’s COFEE software is designed to help law enforcement grab sensitive, encrypted data from a suspect’s hard drive. Recently that software was leaked online. Now, two “developers” have come up with DECAF—an app designed to counteract COFEE. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-cofee-some-of-the-most-illegal-software-you-5399377 Needless to say, the Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor (COFEE) is super-illegal for the average Joe to…
We’ve all been entertained by Wiimote hackery in the past, but I for one can never tire of the new inventions constantly being cooked up by clever sausages like this guy. https://gizmodo.com/use-a-wiimote-to-make-whiteboards-out-of-anything-332039 Using the Wiimote and an LED light, William Luxemburg from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands knocked together a water-level sensor,…
Hookai. So, quick question for $1,000: What sticks, stands, and hangs? The StickStrap, of course. The mobile device holder that is “portable and practical.” The holder with suction cups that is “innovative and inspiring.” The strap that “securely grasps your iPhone and can serve as a sexual toy at the same time.” Maybe I made…
With total apps surpassing 20,000 this month, the gap in size—and consequently, quality—between the Android Market and the iPhone App Store is finally starting to close. AndroLib’s been tracking new submissions stats since the Market opened—stats which don’t just show us when Android apps pass arbitrary milestones, but how quickly it’s happening. And to answer…
That’s Microsoft UK executive Phil Moore speaking about the iPhone and his company’s initial assclown reaction thereof. Better late than never, Phil! The first step is admitting you have a problem. Now you just have to… uh… fix it. https://gizmodo.com/top-5-assclowns-laughing-at-the-iphone-back-in-2007-5416765 Moore was speaking at the Connect! tech conference in London, where he also admitted that…
A toolkit disguised as R2-D2? Sure, why not. This 1:6 scale model Artoo comes loaded with a utility saw, mechanical gripper, periscope scanner and five other tools of the trade. For helping build your Star Wars toys, naturally. Considering it’s hand-painted and limited edition, it’s not actually that expensive at $158 on pre-order. Or maybe…
Last week, my head buzzing with new gadget endorphins, I wrote a fun post about my new iMac, teasing whether or not it arrived in one piece. But now, I’ve realized, there is something wrong. And I’m not alone. https://gizmodo.com/did-my-imac-ship-broken-5424452 (No, the punchline isn’t, “I’m using a Mac instead of a PC! *rimshot*”) I, like…
According to Hardmac, the next Mac Pro (which really needs an architecture refresh) will carry a 32nm, six-core “Gulftown” processor with 12MB of L3 cache known as the Core i7-980X—apparently it won’t be i9-branded. But the really nuts news? The high end, double power Mac Pro could have a whopping 12 cores inside. [Hardmac via…
What do you get when you combine millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne with his superhero alter-ego, Batman? The stretch limo Batmobile, that’s what. [CarScoop via BornRich]
The Raremono’s a shortwave radio that connects to your computer via USB, which is a dream come true for a niche audience. But wait! There are also some goodies for the non-shortwave enthusiasts among us. The device also receives AM/FM signals and lets you record any audio (shortwave or AM/FM) as an MP3 or WAV…
Some participants of this week’s Shooting Challenge were kind enough to include their Christmas lights shots in wallpaper sizes. Get your new festive wallpaper at Flickr. On a completely related note, Gizmodo readers take the best photos. [Flickr] https://gizmodo.com/107-dazzling-christmas-lights-5426154