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We figured it was coming, but now there’s confirmation that Microsoft is releasing a 250GB XBox 360. All we know so far is that it’ll be shiny, black, and part of the Modern Warfare 2 bundle for $399. [Kotaku] https://gizmodo.com/amazon-germany-lists-250gb-xbox-360-elite-package-5347369
I love blurrycam photos almost as much as my good ol’ Wacom tablet. According to this particular snapshot though, it looks like my darling is getting a new sibling in the form of a multi-touch supporting Bamboo. A multi-touch tablet like that could bring intuitive zooming, scrolling, and maybe even preset gestures. The possibilities are…
We had a tiny picture showing Zune HD color options a while back. Now we’ve got the source code revealing the names of ’em. I can’t tell eggshell from off-white, so could someone please tell me what “atomic” is? https://gizmodo.com/a-tiny-look-at-the-zune-hd-color-options-5336671 Apparently the Zune software source files had those four pictures hidden along with their corresponding…
Relatively-new startup Pliant Technology claims their 3.5-inch enterprise SSD can read at speeds up to 500 megabytes per seconds and write 320 megabytes per second. Basically, you could copy the contents of a 2 terabyte drive in around an hour. According to Computer World, the three-year-old company claims that the drive can be used non-stop…
I don’t know who that Brittany Lane is, nor have I heard of Meeting of Important People before. What got my attention is that everything in this music video, from the scenery to the instruments, is made out of cardboard. They may be a barely known band (anyone actually heard of them before?) and not…
The Android Team released the SDK for Android 1.6 a.k.a. "Donut" which, among other things, promises CDMA compatibility, screen resolution scaling and support for gestures. Even better, Donut might be available on phones as early as next month. All the stuff mentioned in the past, such as APIs for text-to speech and translator functionality, plus…
This is Machu Picchu, the famous Inca site in Los Andes. And that giant symbol covering the mountain—called Huayna Picchu—is not Sauron resurrected, but a light drawing projected from one kilometer away using PAE light canons. In fact, the canons are so powerful that the image can be seen during the day, even from that…
But hey, don’t take it from me, just watch this adjective-only version of the latest iPod event. [YouTube via Fortune] https://gizmodo.com/apple-its-only-rock-and-roll-liveblog-now-live-5355097
Don’t try this at home: in this video crazyperson Theo Gray lights a grill with the help of some liquid oxygen. Suffice to say it’s a bit of overkill, but just the kind of overkill we like. [Instructables via PopSci]
Ah Belkin, you want to be the Cheers for home peripherals, don’t ya? The new Home Base connects up to four USB devices —printers, external hard drives, etc. — and makes them wirelessly accessible from any computer. Just plug an Ethernet cord into the Home Base and when you plug any USB device, including gaming…
The portents have hung in the air for a while, but it’s clear now that the traditional dumb PMP is dead, like a dull and rusted Swiss army knife. In their stead we’ll have…smart PMPs. Not to put too fine a point on it, but yeah, we’re talking about the iPod touch model: It’s about…
MSI’s first AMD Neo-based netbook is available today, along with a new home video monitoring kit from Vue. • The Vue Personal Video Network kit we reviewed a few months ago is shipping today. The package comes with a base station and two wireless cameras. Check out Jason’s thoughts for a better rundown, but in…
NY State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has announced that a $4 million settlement has been reached with Dell over shady service plans and financing deals. New Yorkers that have bought a Dell since 2004 may be entitled to compensation. The settlement stemmed from complaints about Dell’s service plans that promised “at home” or “on site”…
Nintendo of America’s just started shipping the DSi in two new colors, adding to the preexisting blue and black units: White, for a subtle, decidedly ungadgety look, and pink for the lay-deez dudes who carry garishly colored gadgets ironically. [Nintendo] https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-dsi-review-5197200
After the futuristic Dubai, here is the real Dubai as seen in high-speed from its new metro, inaugurated on September 9. Impressive, in a New York and Miami get drunk and have a bastard child kind of way. [Thanks Gerald] https://gizmodo.com/how-would-dubai-look-in-the-future-5359907
The Dev Team has released their Pwnage Tool for the iPhone 3.1 firmware. The bad news is that it doesn’t work on the 3GS or the new Touch. But it will, just wait, and you’ll see. https://gizmodo.com/ipod-touch-third-generation-now-up-to-64gb-5355633 No, really, you won’t have to wait long. Which is kind of important, because without the 3.1 firmware,…
You don’t know me, webcam! You think you can just see my face and read my emotions!? Yea, that is gonna be the fight I have with my webcam if Affective Interfaces ever releases its emotion sensing software. Demoed today at TechCrunch 50, the start up showed software that works with webcams to detect how…
An old iMac seems to make a suitable habitat for a hamster. Who knew? And the good news is that you can buy it now on eBay. Of course, the bad news is that the creator wants a ridiculous $350 for this thing—and it doesn’t even boot up on hamster power. [eBay via Telegraph via…
Vuzix is continuing to try and fine tune their video glasses into something we would actually be interested in buying. This time around, the emphasis seems to be on creating a more natural look. Indeed, not looking like Geordi is a good thing, but the Wrap 310 also features true 16×9 widescreen, twin high resolution…
Using a CD jewel case, some magnets and a 12-volt air compressor, you can build an elaborate Tesla turbine sharpener for pencils you probably don’t even use. Oh, did I mention it could kill you? Indeed, the instructions point out that a strong enclosure is required just in case the whole damn thing explodes in…
