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Cnet’s Ina Fried says the Microsoft Pink phones leaked yesterday are “more the evolution of the Sidekick” using Windows Mobile as the core OS, and in addition to Microsoft’s main phone push. What’s interesting is the reason Microsoft bought Danger. https://gizmodo.com/the-pink-phone-pictures-microsoft-doesnt-want-you-to-se-5366263 It’s because Danger was all about cloud services for their phones, and Ina hears…
New iMacs aren’t just coming soon, they’ve been rolling out for two weeks, according to AppleInsider. They’re thinner and look more like the LED Cinema Display, with mystery features that make them the “most versatile ever.” One of those features might be Blu-ray (uh, finally), and another might something “related to audio.” AppleInsider says they’ll…
TVs might be getting beautifully thinner, but we’re often still forced to use external speaker setups to get decent sound quality. Emo Labs‘ solution: embed a thin and clear “invisible” membrane speaker into the screen itself. Watch it in action: It’s a completely new type of speaker technology that could also find its way into…
The 1GB USB Man may come in gold and silver, but he’ll leave with your wife. $90. [gift-library via bookofjoe]
Miruko is a camera robot in the shape of an eyeball capable of tracking objects and faces. According to its creators, it can be used for augmented reality games, security, and navigation. According to me, it sucks people’s souls. In this particular game, Miruko scans the real world for virtual monsters (ooook), fixing its aim…
Yeah, yesterday kinda sucked cause the AC was broken and stuff. That’s no longer the case (turns out these things need freon or something? Really?!). Come to the new, cool and improved Giz Gallery. You’re guaranteed to sweat 43% less! Or your money back! Read more about our Giz Gallery 09 here, follow @gizgallery on…
Being able to carry around games on a PSP Go, DSi or iPhone is great. But maybe they’re a bit too portable? Probably not, but let’s design some really unportable portable gaming devices anyways. Send your best entries to me at [email protected] with Unportable Gaming in the subject line. Save your files as JPGs or…
In this intense video, a skier with a helmet cam on gets caught in a huge avalanche, getting buried for four and a half minutes and then getting dug out. Good lord. The guy in the video was the first one to drop from their group and while not a guide (he was going tail-gunner…
Wired has a great set of homemade office weapons designed by John Austin, who helped design G.I. Joe and Star Wars figurines. It’s probably good that I work from home, lest I de-eye someone with a BB Pencil. [Wired]
The first rule of dumbphones: They shouldn’t cost more than smartphones. This shall not be broken. The second rule of dumbphones, or really all phones: An announcement should be accompanied by useful information about the product. So, Sprint—what the hell? UPDATED The Samsung Instinct HD has been officially outed as a $250 (after rebate) addition…
In today’s media, you can’t find an image of a person that hasn’t gone through some level of Photoshop manipulation. But France may decide that any such images need a disclosure, just like a cigarette ad. If the proposed law passes that, incidentally, is currently supported by over 50 politicians, every Photoshopped human on everything…
An eBay auction (ending in 10-hours) offers the chance to be part of the Jetpack’s first public test pilot program. You’ll need to have a driver’s license, be over 18, under 198lbs…oh, and have a spare $35,000 lying around. Holy crap. Considering the thing will cost about $100,000 when it goes on sale, that’s pretty…
Yes, you read that right. We have someone who said he’s willing to get tased with a C2 Taser, live at Giz Gallery TODAY. And you better believe we’ll have that on camera. UPDATE #2: It’s on…tomorrow!. https://gizmodo.com/at-gizmodo-gallery-09-tasers-5363653 James Del, who works in Gawker’s sales department, says he’s up for the task. So at 2:30p…
We’ve all seen circuit-bent Speak ‘n Spells and other audio equipment, but what happens when you do this stuff to a video feed? A physical hand actually reaches out from the screen! (Or it looks any cheesy video filter.) https://gizmodo.com/speak-n-spell-mates-with-rock-band-guitar-5213102 This camcorder is responding to the manipulations of a simple volume meter along with some…
The Wicked Evolution Jr. is a 750-pound remote-controlled van that can stand up on its back legs, sort of transform and breathe fire. Here’s a before shot: So yeah, it’s not really a robot in disguise. But still, impressive, no? [Wicked Evolution via Botropolis via Technabob]
Dear Artcoustic. Your wall-mounted, ultra-flat loudspeakers with iPod/iPhone-compatible docks are really really cool, and I always wanted one. But seriously, was there any frikkin’ need to cover them with a billion Swarovski crystals to match my disco ball? Oh yes. Too bad my desire for funky naff is not $3700 strong. [Artcoustic via BornRich]
Keeping a food journal on the iPhone is nothing new; nor is it easy enough, on account of all the typing required, for most people to keep up with. But what if you could just scan your food? That’s the concept behind FoodScanner, which adds barcode scanning to the iPhone food-minding app concept, by way…
MIT researchers are developing a microchip that adheres to an eye to revive sight, and it could begin human trials within three years. The chip, encased in titanium to withstand the tortures of the human body for 10 years, sticks to the outside of your eyeball. The eye’s lens still seems to be used, but…
Wacom seems to finally understand that sometimes a stylus isn’t as good as a finger. The new line of Bamboo tablets includes one that is touch only, another that is pen only, and three with a combo of both. https://gizmodo.com/multi-touch-supporting-bamboo-tablet-joining-wacom-fami-5360362 The $69 Bamboo Touch is basically the product to add a multitouch trackpad to your…
There are many ways to say, hey friend, you’ve been an important element of change in my life. But the best way—by far—is to place that person’s visage, charcoal print style, on your iPhone. $6 [FatYourWallet via ChipChick]
