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Apparently, the Japanese do. Because that’s exactly where the Japan Texture cases from SoftBank BB are going on sale. But really, this is ridiculous—these things don’t even have diamonds on them. The Japan Texture line of cases are all handcrafted and have referential nods to significant moments and concepts in Japanese history and culture. That’s…
Don’t kill the messenger here, but there was a poll conducted which says that 99% of iPhone 3GS owners are happy with their purchase compared to a smaller (but still really high) 87% of Palm Pre owners. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-3gs-review-5293388 Moreover, the study said that of the 99% of iPhone users that were happy, 82% of them…
MSI’s C-Series notebooks are getting an upgrade with the new CX600, CX700, CR600-017 and CR700 models. The 600 models are fairly light at 5.4 pounds, the 700 models are slightly beefier tipping the scales at a bit over 6 pounds. Both the 600 and 700 models have 16:9 widescreens with 16″ and 17″ displays respectively.…
Two words. One number. Mass Effect 2. There are pictures. Of aliens. And humans. Walking together. Sometimes fighting. Sometimes loving. New Mass Effect 2 Screenshots, WallpaperMass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2! Mass Effect 2!…
If you’re gonna hang out on the beaches of Rio, you wanna look your best, because everyone there is basically a model. The Museum of Image and Sound, designed by Diller Scofidio+Renfro looks like it just rolled out of bed. Luckily, this is a building and not a person (in case you didn’t notice). As…
According to the the description, the man in this video is an engineering student in Pakistan. Anyone remember that old Far Side comic? This is kind of like that, only dumber. Why he was trying to bull rush the door is anyone’s guess, but for the sake of mankind I can only hope this guy…
Sid Meiers does a thing; Duke Nukem makes an appearance, exactly as you remember him; social conspiracies are aired; eBay!; and a thing called “e-mail.” All this and more in your unusually 90s-centric weekly app dump, after the jump. Civilization Revolution: Real-time strategy doesn’t really suit the iPhone—it can be a little frantic, and controls…
Deviantartist imrik made a pack of wallpapers for the Zune HD, but he also included a few wallpapers of the Zune HD for your desktop. If you like-a quality wallpaper, you’ll like-a this. [Deviant Art]
Almost 20 years later, the Genesis still represents my favorite childhood Christmas. I want to recount the story for you here—I really do. The feeling of running down the stairs that morning, tearing into a tower of gifts balanced on one of the tall, pink chairs of our formal living room. I want to tell…
As a consumer, there is nothing I like more than having the option to customize a product to fit my needs. Lecia is taking this concept to extreme levels with their new a la carte ordering system. Choose a LEICA MP or M7 other than the standard model, and from the modular component system select…
In the not too distant future, LED handrails could make every stairwell seem like you are about to enter someplace indecent. Despite what the aesthetics might suggest, something like this could be invaluable for commuters, people with poor eyesight, and fans of Tron. [Toxel via Designlaunches via Boing Boing Gadgets]
After Discovery’s Shark Week, paranoia is at an all-time high. Don’t let the fear of a shark attack prevent you from enjoying the beach this summer. These products can help give you a false sense of security peace of mind. https://gizmodo.com/10-gadgets-that-make-nerds-comfortable-on-a-beach-5327200/ The WASP knife is more compact and versatile than a spear gun or rifle,…
Future Darwin Award nominee or desperate genius? Maybe both. But shoving things into what looks like a UK 220V outlet is probably not going to end well. Just ask the guy in this retro UK electrical hazards PSA: [There I Fixed It]
Our good friend Dave Kay at AudioJunkies has put together an all new edition of the world’s sexiest speakers for 2009—and it basically defines gadget porn for the audiophile. The image above pretty much tells the whole story. It’s an Olympus Sound System—tweeters, midranges, mid-woofers, and subwoofers are arranged in individual columns and each channel…
Points in favor of realness: the photos aren’t blurry; we’ve got multiple shots of the camera hardware; the photos match previous rumors about camera placement. Points against realness: they came from a radio show; and the iPod is totally destroyed. https://gizmodo.com/china-and-portugal-agree-next-gen-ipods-will-have-came-5337493 Click above image for super-huge version Of all the places you could send a…
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This is Amy Barzdukas, a general manager in charge of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. And she may be smiling in the photo, but nowadays she’s bitching a lot. The reason? Firefox’s one billion downloads claim: As with any marketing statement, I’d encourage people to be somewhat sceptical about large number claims. It’s an interesting number and…
As annoying as it is, life sometimes gets in the way of your 24-hour Twitter vigil. That is why you can employ the Guardian Robot to stand watch for you. He will notify you of good tweets and bad 24/7. Live video by Ustream Meet the Guardian Robot: This friendly little fellow stands on your…
Interesting but ultimately unhelpful clue: It was created by a man who went by the name Brother Henry O. Studley. In case the antique aesthetic and outdated honorific didn’t give it away, this is a very old piece of hardware. Or rather, a very old collection of hardware: Filled edge to edge with handcrafted woodworking…
