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Not surprisingly Melissa Catherine Smith-Means of Alabama (oh…Alabama) was arrested a few months ago for this incident in a Verizon store. Who knew someone would have a camera in a cellphone store? Click to viewAfter being arrested she told the police “My young ‘un loves being dragged around on a leash. It’s how I was…
Got a list of things you think need fixin’ on our sites? Well so do we, actually! And we’re looking for a little help with it. Gawker Media is currently seeking a QA Analyst to join our Tech team. Job responsibilities include monitoring site performance, managing bug reporting and resolution, and conducting both manual and…
The Eee keyboard, as cool as it is, sure is taking its time, you know, coming out. One especially anxious Russian modder got bored of waiting around, so he just broke down an Eee PC 900 and made his own. https://gizmodo.com/asus-eee-keyboard-blithely-glides-past-june-release-no-5306064 It’s a meticulous, charming mod, complete with woodwork, which is why we can forgive…
This week in the App Store it may as well’ve been 1991: We’ve got Lollapalooza! Monkey Island! Novel self-help strategies! Glittery-clothed strippers! And last but not nearly least, everyone’s favorite defunct supermarket tabloid! The Golden Age of culture, people. Weekly World News: Now is neither the time nor place to get into my deep appreciation…
The newest update to BlackBerry’s App World, version 1.1, launched today, and it’s pretty minor but certainly welcome. Apps can now be adequately sorted by free, paid, and other rubrics, and can be archived onto either internal or external memory. BlackBerry users have long been frustrated with the requirement that apps be stored on the…
Onkyo’s Japan-only (for now) dock lacks speakers but makes up for it with optical/coaxial digital audio outputs, regular old composite video output and a USB connection for syncing with iTunes. It’s meant for higher end AV systems. [AVWatch via Engadget]
With all the gadgets we report on, it’s hard to keep track of which ones are shipping or when they’ll be available. We’ve put together a list of gadgets, some we’ve reported on and some we haven’t, that are shipping today. • The black Nintendo Wii is now available for import! We cried a little…
Look at the image of this Nokia E71X and try to figure out the Photoshop mishap before reading on. If you look closely, you will notice that it is running a Blackberry OS. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-e71x-now-available-on-at-t-for-99-5240433 For added fun, head to your local AT&T store and feel like a big man pointing out the mistake to the…
This wind-up light is like a kitchen timer, except it counts down the minutes to when you’re not going to be able to see anything. It’s great for bedtime reading, either turning itself off after you fell asleep, or before, to indicate that you should go to sleep. [Yanko via Dvice]
In case you’re interested in upgrading to Win 7 (you should be, BTW), and want to get the rest of the family in on that action, know that the Windows 7 family pack will offcially cost $149. https://gizmodo.com/rumor-windows-7-family-pack-will-offer-three-licenses-5311405 The Family Pack upgrade will net you three copies of Home Premium edition for legal consumption—BUT WAIT…there’s…
OEM key cracks, like the one that broke Windows 7 wide open just two days ago, are as old as Windows itself. But it looks like this one surfaced a little too early—and now it’s dead, dead, dead. https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-rtm-cracked-what-took-so-long-5325652 The hack depended on a leaked bulk OEM license, which installs on an unlimited number of…
Whether you’re reenacting the French Revolution or screaming “Off with her head!” a la the Queen of Hearts, this DIY guillotine is the way to go. And based on the video, it looks easier to assemble than some shelving units. The Sokkomb guillotine is a “new low-cost product designed specifically for all those citizens who…
In most cases, a nerd standing on a beach is like the Queen of England standing on stage at a strip club. It just isn’t right. However, these 10 gadgets can make you feel more at home. I don’t think I need to explain the merits of a drivable beer cooler to anyone—much less nerds…
Takara Tomy’s new Memo Film lets you take notes such as “Reminder: koopas = bad” or “Stop buying stupid things” next to the screen of your DSi using your stylus. Simply lift the film to erase it. [TinyCartridge via Technabob]
Dealzmodo wraps up the week with some terrific combo deals. Check out the Canon Rebel T1i with a free SD card and printer, or the Dell Studio laptop with Microsoft Office thrown in gratis. Have a great weekend everyone. Computing and Peripherals: • 17″ Dell Inspiron Dual Core Laptop for $599 plus free shipping (normally…
This iPhone OS update adresses the hullabaloo about SMS vulnerability. Get it while it’s hot. Update: https://gizmodo.com/iphone-sms-security-flaw-could-allow-every-iphone-in-th-5325703 Here’s a statement from Apple on the software update: We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we’ve…
When we last checked in with the lanky BL40, it was gussied up and posing for glamor shots. LG has followed up with a video that gets into how you’re actually supposed to use such a strangely-shaped device. Some of these features and interface ideas will be familiar from the earlier ad, but they’re explained…
LG’s new SL-series LCD TVs are noteworthy because of their “seamless” design which makes the bezel, LCD panel and speakers all look like a single piece. The 47-inch SL90 is LED-backlit with a 240Hz refresh rate. Taking up only 1.15-inches in the thickness department, the SL90 also has a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio and an ambient…
Haven’t gone to the dentist in awhile? Worried what might be going on in there? Some mysteries are better left unsolved—but if you must know, Thanko’s USB microscope camera can shed some light (and some video) on the subject. The device features six LEDs, a small CMOS camera that shoots photos in 640×480 resolution or…
During a Sony conference call, corporate CEO Nobuyuki Oneda revealed that the PS3 is roughly 70% cheaper to make than it was at launch. Estimates would put that figure at around $240—down from $800. If these figures are correct, that would mean Sony could significantly drop the price of the console and remain profitable. Whether…
