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Cocktail Mixer Brings The Dead Back To Life

Designed and built by Benjamin Cowden for this year’s Roboexotica event, this cocktail mixer takes hedonism to new heights by making Corpse Revivers (apple brandy, cognac, and sweet vermouth) on demand. Check out Benjamin’s site for some pics of the construction process. He claims a video is on its way, so keep an eye out…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Apple Wants Video Game Artist for 3D Characters and Environments

Apple has developed small games in the past, but this new job offer description— looking for someone to create 3D interactive multimedia experiences on the iPhone platform—is hinting at something a lot bigger than just small games: Job title Video Game Artist Job type Full Time Job description The interactive media group is looking for…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

10 Of Your Nerdiest Holiday Decorations

Yesterday, I asked you to show us some of the nerdiest holiday decorations you have ever encountered. Needless to say, some of you are really dorking the halls. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-the-nerdiest-holiday-decoration-you-have-ever-s-5421796 PurpleMonkeyDishwasher: Gates snowglobe? Gawd:I have this somewhere, unfortunately it’s somewhere where I don’t know where it is. rigtuitargod:@Gawd: I have one PurpleMonkeyDishwasher: And of course the…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Someone Actually Built a $70k Stargate Atlantis Home Theater

Jacob Yarmuth may not hold the official title of world’s biggest Stargate Atlantis fan, but I doubt anyone would question his claim after he designed this home theater system inspired by the show. So what’s $70k getting you these days? Well, for starters there’s the a fiber-optic starscape ceiling that shows comets appearing every minute…

Tech News Brian Barrett

DIY District 9 Arc Gun Looks Badass Until You Consider What It Represents

Sure, this homemade Arc gun from District 9 is pretty awesome looking. But if you want to look like a real badass, let’s go through the progression of what people will think when they see you holding it. 1. Oh my, that man is holding a large weapon! 2. Ah, I see that it is…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Giz Explains: What Everyone Should Know About Cameras

Talking to a camera nerd—or even reading about new cameras—can feel like translating from a different language. But it doesn’t need to! Here, in this here post, is everything you need to know about cameras, without the noise. When you buy a camera, you’ll be pelted with specs from a salesperson, many of which are…

Tech News John Herrman

This Is How the Mysterious Giant Spiral Happened

It wasn’t the fury of Thor or an alien portal or the Second Coming of Hey-Zeus. Here you have the explanation of the mysterious giant spiral that happened yesternight in Norway, computer simulation included. https://gizmodo.com/giant-mysterious-spiral-takes-over-the-skies-of-norway-5422574 The video shows a rocket running out of fuel and spiraling out of control, which looks exactly like the photos…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

So Just Where Does All That iPhone Money Go?

To Apple, mostly. But El Jobso benevolently allows some of his gold coins to trickle down to a number of other parties, as detailed by this helpful infographic from GigaOm. [GigaOm]

Tech News Adam Frucci

All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?

This is the athletic department of the University of South Florida and every single person in it was given a Macbook Pro by the school. But judging by some expressions in a close-up shot, not everyone’s entirely excited about it. No, really. Click on this second picture for a closer view. I can’t be imagining…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Combo Gifts For People With Birthdays Near The Holidays

If only their parents had waited until summer to conceive! Still, they can’t change their birth date, but you can most definitely ensure they get the best two presents for their bi-celebration this December. BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as they hate being Sagittarians, click here. https://gizmodo.com/combo-gifts-for-people-with-birthdays-near-the-holidays-5422548 ION USB portable turntable…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

It’s Christmas in December on Adult Swim

It’s Christmas in December on Adult Swim! Relive treasured Christmas memories with Gareth’s dreams of a tenner in an envelope, Master Shake’s holiday rap that answers the question “What rhymes with Ricardo Montalban [R.I.P.]?”, and tree-decorating suggestions from the members of Dethklok. Tune in to Adult Swim for: The Office Holiday Special, midnight EST, Friday,…

Tech News Chrissie Lamond

Yahoo CEO Wishes More Celebrities Philandered

That’s Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz at the UBS Media Conference, celebrating the revenue generated by another human being’s personal tragedy. Hang in there, Yahoo! You’re just a few thousand celebrity scandals away from relevance. Bartz couldn’t resist a shout out to the beleaguered golfer when speaking to analysts in New York yesterday afternoon. Yahoo’s traffic…

Tech News Brian Barrett

60th Anniversary McIntosh MXA60 Integrated Audio System Going for a Mere $7,500

Many audiophiles drool over McIntosh gear and probably won’t think too much about spending $7,500 on this vacuum tube preamplifer-powered, CD/SACD/MP3 player-toting MXA60 integrated audio system. I can’t even blame them. It probably sounds as great as it looks. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-what-1-100-000-in-audio-equipment-looks-like-5359433 This is the 60th anniversary edition of McIntosh’s first-ever standalone integrated audio system and it’s…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Shooting Challenge: Christmas Lights

Thanksgiving is well over, so that means mankind starts his all-out electrical blitz in search of holiday cheer. For this week’s Shooting Challenge, we want to see your best shots of Christmas lights. And this week, you can win something! The prize at stake: a Joby SLR-ZOOM Gorillapod plus the Joby Ballhead. (Joby was kind…

Tech News Mark Wilson

iClassic App Lets You Revist the Good Old Days of Click Wheel iPods

If the end of the decade has you feeling nostalgic for the click wheel iPod days of yore, iClassic lets you relive that thumb-twirling excitement by bringing it to your iPhone. Do you find yourself resenting your iPhone for its complexity? Do you wish you could do away with pesky text messages and confusing navigation…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

This Is Not a Jellyfish. It’s a Rorschach Test.

What do you see in Sydney-based photographer Mark Mawson’s stunning paint-dropped-in-water images? There are no wrong answers, but if you get more than one “two dogs humping,” you may want to seek out professional help. [thisblogrules via Core77]

Tech News Brian Barrett

The Best Windows Laptops, From $400 to $1500

To find out the best Windows laptops of 2009, we checked in with Mark Spoonauer who, as editor-in-chief of Laptop Magazine and Laptopmag.com, oversaw 130+ notebook and netbook reviews this year. If you’re buying, buy one of these. Under $400 Acer Aspire 1410 Starting Price: $399 This 3.2-pound ultraportable is such a sweet deal it…

Tech News Mark Spoonauer

Gadget Deals of the Day

You asked for more Blu-ray deals, you got ’em (and a nice Panasonic Blu-ray player to watch them on). Also, check out the deals for Walmart’s upcoming Bring Hi-Def Home for the Holidays Sale. Burr! Top Deals: • 15.6″ Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 LED Laptop for $548.25 plus free shipping (normally $1,043 – use coupon code…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Thermaltake’s BMW-Designed Level 10 Supercase Now Available Pre-Constructed For $2499

Thermaltake didn’t take our advice on their Level 10 case, but the BMW-design is still one of the most unique you can buy. Speaking of that, you can score the OEM-ed system now exclusively from iBUYPOWER starting at $2499. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-what-the-thermaltake-level-10-case-actually-loo-5369394 iBUYPOWER Thermaltake System Features Intel Core i7 920 Processor, 6 GB DDR3 Memory and 128GB…

Tech News Sean Fallon

The Internet: Now Available at the Bottom of the Ocean

No, Google is not trying to corner the market on undersea searches. Actually, the “Neptune” internet network is designed to make it easier for researchers to communicate with robots and submarines. https://gizmodo.com/are-you-comfortable-with-googles-level-of-control-over-5419155 Many attribute the technical difficulties involved with communicating under large bodies of water as being one of the major reasons why our knowledge…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Cocktail Mixer Brings The Dead Back To Life

Apple Wants Video Game Artist for 3D Characters and Environments

10 Of Your Nerdiest Holiday Decorations

Someone Actually Built a $70k Stargate Atlantis Home Theater

DIY District 9 Arc Gun Looks Badass Until You Consider What It Represents

Giz Explains: What Everyone Should Know About Cameras

This Is How the Mysterious Giant Spiral Happened

So Just Where Does All That iPhone Money Go?

All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?

Combo Gifts For People With Birthdays Near The Holidays

It’s Christmas in December on Adult Swim

Yahoo CEO Wishes More Celebrities Philandered

60th Anniversary McIntosh MXA60 Integrated Audio System Going for a Mere $7,500

Shooting Challenge: Christmas Lights

iClassic App Lets You Revist the Good Old Days of Click Wheel iPods

This Is Not a Jellyfish. It’s a Rorschach Test.

The Best Windows Laptops, From $400 to $1500

Gadget Deals of the Day

Thermaltake’s BMW-Designed Level 10 Supercase Now Available Pre-Constructed For $2499

The Internet: Now Available at the Bottom of the Ocean

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

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

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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