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Asus Continues USB 3.0 Onslaught With a Cheap PCI-E Card

Man, Asus is really going nuts with USB 3.0 gear this week. First a 3.0 compatible motherboard, now this SuperSpeed ready PCI-E card that won’t even break the bank at $30. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-first-usb-3-0-motherboard-5392576 Unfortunately, the guys at Maximum PC didn’t have any USB 3.0 devices to run the card through it’s paces. All we know is…

Tech News Chris Jacob

Next Year, I’m Time Travel Trick or Treating

Actually, why wait until next year? I think I’m just gonna trick out a DeLorean and spend a couple of weeks trick or treating my way through the last few decades. I just need a costume first. [xkcd]

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Scientifically Haunted Room Shows That Ghosts Are Only In Your Head

Researchers wanted to prove that those who believe in paranormal experience are completely nuts, so they scientifically haunted a room using infrasound waves and stuck people in there. Results? A lot of dizzy, tingly, aroused, and gullible individuals. To conduct the experiment, infrasound and electromagnetic wave producing speakers were hidden inside the “haunted” room, to…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Apple Ad God Lee Clow: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”

We discussed how Lee Clow, the man behind Apple’s most popular advertisements, is stepping down from his position as chief creative officer of TBWA/Media Arts Lab. Turns out that Lee’s not really leaving, he’s just getting annoyed at the blogosphere. https://gizmodo.com/apple-ad-god-lee-clows-work-a-look-back-5393855 According to this note he supposedly wrote and sent to his staff, Lee’s figuring…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Stuff We Didn’t Post Today (and Why)

Job Postings Reveal That Microsoft’s Not Stopping At Windows 7…Carpool LED Signs Pretend That We All Get Along…Biodegradable Plastics To Be Made Out Of Green Gunk…I Don’t Have Enough Fingers And Toes For Ideum’s New Multitouch Table We really didn’t need postings on Microsoft’s Careers page to tell us that a successor to Windows 7…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Sharkskin Inspired Material Repels Bacteria

Sharks are scary. So scary that the texture of their skin alone prevents parasitic bacteria from sticking. Good, because by modeling a plastic sheet-like surface after that scary skin, we can actually prevent drug-resistant superbacteria like MRSA from building up. A Florida-based company by the name of Sharklet (yes, I laughed at the name, too)…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Twelve Beautiful Jack-o’-Lanterns

Jack-o’-lanterns are my favorite things in Halloween. OK, Jack-o’-lanterns and mahoosive amounts of Jack Daniels. That’s why I am happy that Mark asked you for photos of the spooky heads for this week’s Shooting Challenge. Like before, you didn’t disappoint. https://gizmodo.com/this-weeks-shooting-challenge-jack-o-lanterns-5390057 The winner picture above is Pumpkin Carving Night. Jeremy Champion did a great job…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

A Chair Made From 10,000 Drinking Straws

Finally, a piece of furniture that goes with your drinking straw lamp. Perhaps next time designer Scott Jarve could create a bendy straw couch so that I could mold the seat to my ass better. [Jarvie via Make] https://gizmodo.com/the-thousand-and-one-drinking-straw-lamp-5339360

Tech News Sean Fallon

The RED Digital Film Cameras’ Spec Lists Are As Big As Their Prices

We’ve drooled over accessories for RED’s digital still and motion cameras, but now we’ve got specs for the actual DSMCs. No release dates yet, but looks like the EPIC-X with it’s $28,000 price will come first. Updated:: Lotsa pictures. https://gizmodo.com/red-accessories-coming-to-kick-more-digital-video-ass-o-5376661 The first of the two models we’re being teased with is the incredibly high-end EPIC-X…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

Regen Reverb Is 3-Feet of Solar-Powered iPod Dock

If you thought Regen’s Renu solar-powered iPod dock was unbelievable, get a load of its big brother, the Reverb. It’s 3-feet tall and capable of cranking out 60 watts of power off of the sun’s rays. https://gizmodo.com/renu-modular-solar-panel-for-ipod-docks-and-desk-lamps-5390005 My guess is that you will need all 3-feet of that space to generate enough electricity to play…

Tech News Sean Fallon

This Looks Like You (Ha Ha Ha!)

My brothers live across the country. We used to stay in touch by killing enemies or each other on xbox. But the best was to play “looks like you”, which anyone with a cameraphone can play with their loved ones. The game is easy. You find an ugly clone of someone and send them a…

Tech News Brian Lam

Internationalized, Non-Latin Domain Names Officially Approved

We didn’t doubt that they would, but the ICANN has officially approved non-Latin character domain names. The pleasant surprise is that the system and guidelines for these internationalized domain names (IDNs) look pretty solid, even if hiccups are expected. https://gizmodo.com/internet-finally-getting-non-latin-domain-names-5390431 One of the key parts of the IDN system renders all those fears about our…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

This Week’s 10 Best iPhone Apps

In this week’s not at all scared app roundup: Nikon teaches a photography class, the NBA gouges its most devoted fans (and they like it), board games go digital, Disney gets app-y, and, well, Zombie Bikini Babes From Space! https://gizmodo.com/motorola-droid-hits-verizon-on-november-6th-for-200-5391735 The Best Nikon Learn and Explore: Tons of photos, shooting tips, a photography glossary and…

Tech News John Herrman

Gizmodo Looking for Freelance Artists and Infographics Designers

Send us links to your portfolio at [email protected] and tell us why you want to help us beautify Gizmodo’s posts. (And your qualifications.) Please put “artist” or “designer” in the subject line. Do not email me directly.

Tech News Brian Lam

Air Board Personal Hovercraft Offers Opportunities for Embarrassment

The Air Board personal hovercraft is the latest in a long lineage of novelty transportation devices that are as ridiculous as they are expensive. Just don’t think about trying to float this $14,000 punch-line to the beach. Yes, for a mere $14,000 and a good bit of dignity, the Air Board will zip you along…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Gadget Deals of the Day

Halloween is almost here and we have some truly terrifying deals to celebrate. You can creep your friends out by owning the entire series of Tales from the Crypt on DVD. Also, be sure to claim your free Chipotle burrito. Top Deals: • 10.1″ Acer Aspire One AOD250-1990 for $279.99 plus free shipping (normally $309).…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Why The SF Bridge Broke

SF’s Bay Bridge is still closed after a quick repair job fell apart. Terrifying, since my hometown is known for, you know, earthquakes, and this bridge is just falling apart even without them. Here’s a pretty good visual/text explanation of what is happening. [sci-experiments via TokyoMango]

Tech News Brian Lam

Lee Clow Gallery

The Biggie—1984 Think Different image: Dougintosh Think Different image: 30 Years of Apple Advertising Think Different Video The Dancing iPod Ad iPod on a train image: Mulad iPod Parody The iPod ads were so ubiquitous and so popular, that they became a target for parody, and in this case, political protest. Here’s the famous use…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Ghostbuster Proton Pack Uses Real Lasers, Can Probably Hunt Real Ghosts

I am amazed at the work some people put in their Halloween costumes, like this Ghostbusters proton pack built with LEDs, an Arduino controller, and red and green lasers. I’m so lazy, I’m going to go as the Wolverine. Wait, maybe I’m not that lazy. That ghostbuster costume—which includes a flight suit, Arduino-controlled proton pack,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Man Stuff – The Best of Uncrate

A Lexus supercar, bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon more bacon condiments, and the launch of an all-new section—ease your wait for the Apple TV update by browsing the week’s best from Uncrate. This week at Uncrate: We simplify your clothes shopping with a new Uncrate section called Garb, eschew the traditional Halloween…

Tech News Charles Starrett

Asus Continues USB 3.0 Onslaught With a Cheap PCI-E Card

Next Year, I’m Time Travel Trick or Treating

Scientifically Haunted Room Shows That Ghosts Are Only In Your Head

Apple Ad God Lee Clow: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”

Stuff We Didn’t Post Today (and Why)

Sharkskin Inspired Material Repels Bacteria

Twelve Beautiful Jack-o’-Lanterns

A Chair Made From 10,000 Drinking Straws

The RED Digital Film Cameras’ Spec Lists Are As Big As Their Prices

Regen Reverb Is 3-Feet of Solar-Powered iPod Dock

This Looks Like You (Ha Ha Ha!)

Internationalized, Non-Latin Domain Names Officially Approved

This Week’s 10 Best iPhone Apps

Gizmodo Looking for Freelance Artists and Infographics Designers

Air Board Personal Hovercraft Offers Opportunities for Embarrassment

Gadget Deals of the Day

Why The SF Bridge Broke

Lee Clow Gallery

Ghostbuster Proton Pack Uses Real Lasers, Can Probably Hunt Real Ghosts

Man Stuff – The Best of Uncrate

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

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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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

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