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Archos may have underdelivered with internet tablets in the past, but since that was mostly due to half-baked UI, we’ll allow ourselves to get excited about an Android-based Archos tablet—especially one with specs like these. https://gizmodo.com/archos-5-lightning-review-5060305 This little invite suggests the Android tablet will be announced on September 15th, although we’ve seen rumors of this…
I don’t know about you, but this makes me nervous: US government agencies are now looking at the possibility of using the impressive Boeing 747-100 Supertanker for dirty radioactive and biological bombing clean-up. In fact, it’s already being tested: We’re doing some testing on cloud knockdown, sort of a Chernobyl-type [1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant’s reactor…
Windows Mobile 6.5: Due October, pretty much as is. Windows Mobile 7: Coming at the end of next year. Both: On sale at the same time, marketed in a bizarre two-tiered way. If this rumor isn’t false, it should be. From Digitimes: Microsoft is expected to officially launch Windows Mobile 6.5 on October 1, 2009…
She’s not much to look at, but this is the first DisplayPort KVM switch, so you can hook up two DisplayPort-compatible computers to a single monitor (and keyboard and mouse, obvs) without converters. Why do you want direct DisplayPort hookups? Because the KVM offers a native 2560×1600 resolution at 60Hz (or 3840×2400 at a lower…
Print Liberation has a new “Great Moments of the 20th Century” series of shirts, and the latest is of a gigantic Macintosh. Perfect for displaying your roots and less likely to get you fired than some other options. [Print Liberation]
Sony’s slimmed-down PS3 is a cute little ugly duckling, and not without its concessions. From fewer USB ports to an over-priced vertical stand, and its removed “Install Other OS” feature, here’s what you should know before picking one up. https://gizmodo.com/the-ps3-slim-up-close-and-hands-on-5340239 First off, it’s not actually called the PS3 Slim, that’s just it’s nickname. It’s officially…
SF Mayor Gavin “Handsome” Newsom just announced via Techcrunch that the city will start placing crime, health and other city data online for people to use. What’s it for? Think iPhone apps that show restaurants’ health code ratings, for one. There are even more possibilities. You can imagine apps taking crime rate statistics and mapping…
Back in 1999, Pek Van Andel and three of his colleagues did a research study to take MRI images of a couple having sex. Now, the video is on the internet. Oh my. It’s sure not the sexiest piece of footage I’ve ever seen, but it’s interesting. I guess? What’s great is that the researchers…
I like this new iPhone app. First, because it has a purty design that reminds me of Rolando. Second, because I like the idea of blowing kisses on the palm of my hand to reach the people I love.* https://gizmodo.com/rolando-a-new-better-kind-of-iphone-clone-5021383 It’s a pretty neat idea: You select the kind of smooches you want. Then blow…
The gadgets coming out today are sure to make any kid happy, now even toddlers can get in on the netbook action with Asus’ Disney Netpal. • The Samsung Gravity 2 has been released for T-Mobile; the “messaging slider” is squarely aimed at tweens with support for AIM, Windows Messenger and Yahoo Messenger as well…
I don’t know what the hell this alarm clock is saying, but I have the urge to beat the crap out of it. Apparently, Clockman never shuts up—and you’re supposed to choose a version based on your blood type. That’s right, there are AB, B, O and A Clockmen for some reason only the Japanese…
Have one of those 500GB 7200rpm hard drives in your MacBook Pro that’s pissing you off ’cause you bought for speed, but it’s like freezing and clicking and stuff? Apple’s just dropped the fix—well, they’ve released the firmware update for the drive, hopefully it’s the fix. [Apple via MacRumors]
Does your wardrobe consist mostly of t-shirts with subjects like sci-fi movie references, software or hardware promotion, and/or other cultural nerdisms? Show us what you got in the comments (bonus points if you are wearing it at work). [T-Shirt via Loiter]
What is the InstinctQ? Well, these leaked pics from phandroid reveal a QWERTY slider for Sprint that is clearly running on Android. It’s definitely sweet looking—and it appears to be a logical alternative to the HTC Hero for Sprint customers that prefer QWERTY over a touchcreen. Of course, the details on a release date and…
Ford has come up with a smart new system that enables drivers to tell their hybrid car precisely when and how long to charge from the grid—potentially helping you to save money on electricity. This new technology – which builds on Ford’s advancements such as SYNC®, SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions™ – allows…
Nyko’s latest Charge Station IC is a pretty unique idea in the otherwise ubiquitous design world of Wiimote charging stations. Holding two Wiimotes through the power of magnetism, the Charge Station can top off controllers via induction, whether they are wearing silicon sleeves or loaded with Wii Motion Plus add-ons (or whatever other crazy extensions…
Taking a note from Vivienne Tam and HP’s love affair, Roxy partnered with JBL to put out a line of audio gear designed “for women, by women.” The neon headphones look sweet and pack solid sound. https://gizmodo.com/hp-vivienne-tam-special-edition-laptop-gets-fashionable-5047737 On the turboprop plane down to Kite Boarding camp in North Carolina the hot blue and green $70…
We’ve been asking for Zune on the Mac since 2006, the original release of the original Zune. In fact, it’s almost a yearly thing that we keep reminding that we want Zune Plus and the other Zune features on Macs. https://gizmodo.com/zune-on-the-mac-not-quite-yet-217618 GDGT picks up the thread by bugging Microsoft yet again, laying out why Zune…
From 35mm SLRs in the 50s to electronic-typewriters of the 80s, PC World has a timeline of gadgets that most changed campus life. For me, it was a giant CRT (which doubled as my room heater). What about you? As school goes back, it’s a fun reminder that the laptop wasn’t always the essential piece…
The PS3 price cut Sony announced yesterday applies to the Slim and older models alike. If you prefer a glossy finish, or just can’t wait until the Slim comes out, Dealzmodo has a great bargain on an awesome PS3 bundle. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-playstation-3-slim-is-300-in-september-5340035 Computing and Peripherals: • 15.6″ Acer Aspire AMD Athlon Laptop for $279.99 (normally $345).…
