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Self-heating containers aren’t a new idea, but rarely are they as practical or reusable as the Yoomi baby bottle. https://gizmodo.com/food-heat-thyself-eating-a-days-worth-of-self-heating-5347083 You simply push a button on the bottle and wait 60 seconds. The milk will be heated to the perfect, baby-friendly temperature. But unlike, say, those self-heating mocha lattes you can buy at the store,…
A Consumerist reader was scammed into giving a donation to Livestrong that he didn’t consent to, as he found out when he got home and discovered an unauthorized donation on his receipt. Here’s the quick version: employee asks for a Livestrong donation, guy declines, employee charges him for a donation anyway. The customer has been…
If you don’t have at least one NES-style accessory incorporated into your daily routine, you’ve haven’t just failed us, you’ve let down everyone who ever believed in you. Score this NES netbook case for $50. [Etsy via Lilliputing via UberGizmo]
[via] [via Flickr user Psycho Bob] [via] [via] And finally, a reminder that yes, there do exist points in time during which this hotel is not getting the hell zapped out of it. This was a few months before the external structure was complete to its full height, but it’s still one of the most…
Our Black Friday List is updated with deals from Vizio, WireFly, HP and Amazon, including an entirely new page for Blu-rays and DVDs. That’s in addition to Best Buy, Office Depot, Dell, Target, Walmart, K-mart and more. Start saving here. https://gizmodo.com/black-friday-deals-the-only-list-you-need-5409460
After investigating what I consider the “myth” of Black Friday deals, I’m curious to know how you plan to spend Black Friday. Are you shopping for gifts and gadgets? How will you shop? Or do you have other plans? https://gizmodo.com/black-friday-anti-deals-what-not-to-buy-5411057 Are You Going To Shop On Black Friday?(survey software)
AdWeek is rounding up votes to see which publishing and advertising players will be dubbed “Best of the 2000s.” In the running for Blog of the Decade are four Gawker Media sites, including this very one! Click here to vote for Gizmodo!
AT&T did not take kindly to remarks made by White House Deputy CTO Andrew McLaughlin comparing oppressive Chinese censorship to the practice of American ISPs. McLaughlin, a major supporter of net neutrality rules, made the comment in a telecom law conference last Thursday by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln law school. Reaction was swift from AT&T’s…
If I show up for something on time, it’s probably an accident. Some of us just weren’t born with internal clocks that sync up with the rest of the world—these gifts are for people who’re late for everything. BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the Grinch hated Christmas, click here. https://gizmodo.com/passive-aggressive-gifts-for-geeks-who-are-late-to-ever-5412219…
Handbrake just updated to 0.9.4 which uses x264 libraries to encode faster and smaller file sizes. On my iMac Core i7 a DVD ripped 25% faster. It also has better xbox and ps3 presets, among other things. It depends on a now unavailable 64-bit version of VLC but you can still download the nightly builds…
You’ve got a long weekend to stew in food and everything-but-blood strangers. So take a little time to enter this week’s Shooting Challenge: Thanksgiving. (Thermite turkeys optional.) The official challenge: “Thanksgiving.” As always, interpret the theme however you’d like to give us the best shot that you can. (Food shots are always great, but Thanksgiving…
Step right up and marvel at the latest innovation in audio technology. The LessLoss Blackbody…box…thingy claims to improve stereo sound simply by being placed next to your gear. How does it work? I haven’t the slightest idea. The Blackbody is a high-tech audio accessory which greatly enhances your audio playback experience by addressing the interaction…
We were teased with the first leaks, then with an update, but now we’ve got NewEgg’s complete list of Black Friday and pre-Black Friday deals. https://gizmodo.com/newegg-black-friday-deals-leak-5409755 PRE-Black Friday Sale from now until 2:59PM PST Wednesday 11/25 $97 – TomTom XL340 GPS – Free Shipping $149.99 – GARMIN nüvi 1200 3.5″ GPS Navigation – Free Shipping…
It was going to happen eventually, since Windows has 18 times OS X‘s marketshare, but Windows 7 already passed Apple’s install base about a month after having been released. Again, not a surprise, but it is interesting how many people already upgraded to Windows 7 (or bought a new machine with Windows 7 on it).…
With Black Friday right around the corner, today might well be your last chance to get some stress-free savings. Because from here on out its Tryptophan, tramplings, gifts and grandparents. https://gizmodo.com/black-friday-deals-the-only-list-you-need-5409460 Top Deals: • 13.3″ Apple MacBook (Latest Generation) for $884.99 plus free shipping (normally $999 – use this form). • Eye-Fi 4GB Wireless SDHC…
If you know someone who would benefit by turning more of the day-to-day operation of their home over to gadgets, we have several products you might be interested in (and one you shouldn’t be). BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the Grinch hated Christmas, click here. https://gizmodo.com/gifts-for-lazy-people-who-could-use-a-smarter-home-5407612 Husqvarna Automower: Come Springtime,…
Forget TVs, laptops and Blu-ray players, this year’s go-to Black Friday doorbusters are smartphones. And as tantalizing as the deals might look, do yourself a favor. Pretend you never saw them. https://gizmodo.com/black-friday-deals-the-only-list-you-need-5409460 It’s a reliable rule of thumb for the rest of the year, made invaluable by the Black Friday hype: Unless you are planning…
Just look how excited this “X-Brat” mini mech gets when it acquires a target. Clearly, it is consumed with the urge to kill. In the end, this proves to be his undoing. The robot is designed to compete in the Mech Warfare event at RoboGames 2010, where he will be let loose on other robots…
We teamed with HD Guru Gary Merson again, this time to find the best TVs under $1000. This economy has really shocked prices. Forget the off-brands. You can now get a top-name good-looking 50″ TV for $700, and more… https://gizmodo.com/the-5-best-tvs-you-can-buy-5409025 Note: Due to the unprecedented price fluctuations seen on TV pricing this week from online…
AppleInsider has a ridiculously handy chart that compares prices on Mac sales across various retailers. Granted, it’s not taking into account Apple’s Black Friday deals, but there are hundreds of dollars to be saved if you’re interested. [AppleInsider]
