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We’ve seen some cool augmented reality apps shown off that will point you towards the closest subway or find your mom, but this TAT Augmented ID app takes it to the next level. It’s mindblowing, but it leaves me conflicted. https://gizmodo.com/nearest-tube-iphone-app-adds-digital-directions-to-your-5308705 Using facial recognition, it allows you to point your phone at someone and immediately…
Lots of techies have been guilty of overspeculation about the mythical Apple tablet, and in our defense, it’s kinda fun. But what happens when a Fox Business Network reporter dips her dainty toe into Apple’s rumor stream? Magic, is what. https://gizmodo.com/apples-tablet-the-story-so-far-5249808 It’s not even worth getting into everything that goes wrong here, and anyway, it’ll…
Earlier this month, Grzebik Design completed work on what they are calling the “world’s largest solar powered loudspeaker system” in the Taiwan National Stadium in Kaohsiung. It is capable of cranking out 105 dB of sound to 40,000 spectators. The Taiwan National Stadium makes use of 60 distributed Apogee Sound AE-7SX weather-resistant loudspeakers for primary…
How scary is this? A BlackBerry upgrade sent out by the service provider Etisalat in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is actually spyware. RIM says they had nothing to do with the update it, and are telling affected people how to get rid of it. So far, no one knows exactly why the carrier sent out…
Everybody’s getting into hardware lately, so it’s not shocking Skype has its own headset. The idea is that it’s cheap (under $25) and USB powered, so your Skype calls don’t sounded like blended kitties. [Skype via TechCrunch]
After reading Brian’s rant about his right to use gadgets in inappropriate situations, I came to the realization that most days the very first thing I do in the morning is check email on my cellphone. https://gizmodo.com/just-let-me-use-my-gadgets-5318861 I mean, I’m still in bed and my eyes are half open. I don’t even process what I’m…
Google’s building their O3D plug-in—that lets browsers use hardware-accelerated 3D graphics—into Chrome. The idea behind O3D is that with hardware graphics acceleration, it’s possible for web apps to get even more intensive and sophisticated, closer to native apps—like games. Which makes Chrome OS’s web app-only approach look even more feasible. [Cnet]
Here’s Kodak’s teaser video for their new product. We’re not sure what it is, since the video’s laced with so much profanity, but here’s what we think the transcript actually says. Steve: Are we…are we on? Woman: Mmmhmmm, we’re on. Steve: Um… *shrug* Hey everybody! It’s Steve Garfield from Steve Garfield dot com, and we’re…
The tireless tinkerers over at XDA have assembled a definitive guide to loading the Hero’s custom-baked Android build onto G1s. It’s fairly involved and a little risky, but hardly unfamiliar territory to HTC fans. [XDA, GetYourDroidOn—Thanks, Patrick!]
Samsung’s only real watchphone competitor hasn’t even launched its product yet, so it’s a little early for the marketing oneupmanship. Regardless, the S9110 is an impressive piece of kit, with a 1.76-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, email support and MP3 playback. Rounding out the feature list are a few watchphone necessities, like voice recognition and speakerphone, all…
Probably not much of a surprise at this point, but right about now, Steve Ballmer is telling a roomful of people that Windows 7‘s been released to manufacturing. If you’re using RC1, congratulations, you’ve basically got the final product already. https://gizmodo.com/who-gets-windows-7-rtm-and-when-5319848 There are no new features, crazy backgrounds or easter eggs—or changes approaching anywhere near…
We asked you to show us your worst broke, busted and abused cellphones—and you did not disappoint. These 10 images are among the most shocking examples of gadget abuse I have ever witnessed. I hope you are happy with yourselves. https://gizmodo.com/is-your-cellphone-busted-up-show-us-your-worst-5319631 tracer123: Dropped it off a porch onto concrete. Had insurance. Got me a new…
A source at Sony Insider delivered a shot of a mysterious new Walkman that they believe will be the successor in the popular S-Series lineup. https://gizmodo.com/sonys-thinnest-walkman-player-ever-has-active-noise-can-5042840 Beyond that, there are no details on the device, although images seem to indicate a more compact design and/or a bigger screen. There also appears to be speakers located…
Sorry, guys. This fake blade may look badass, but it won’t make you a badass. Instead, this blade, which is cast from zinc aluminum and sits on a handsome wooden stand, will ensure that only women who are attracted to both video game enthusiasts and weapons fetishists will spend any time in your home. And…
Welcome to the 3rd generation Prius, where Man’s wants and Nature’s needs agree. Using the wind, the sun and advanced hybrid technology, Prius balances our demand for mobility with the natural order of things. Options shown.
Bored with just talking about their microthin Bluetooth headsets, MoGo has started screwing them to things. For example: BlackBerrys! Now you can buy a headset with an adorable little backpack for your Curve and Javelin, and soon, Bold and Tour. The Mogo Talk is more or less the same MoGo Bluetooth wafer that’s been kicking…
I don’t care how cynical or jaded you are—you’ve got to find this external HDD/flash drive combo adorable. I mean, come on! It looks like a popsicle! It’s just a concept at the moment, unfortunately. [Curiosite via Technabob]
We have awesome deals on portable laptops for people aiming to get their back-to-school shopping done. Be sure to look at the Dell XPS, it’s great for “taking notes” during those boring physics lectures. Again, thanks Chris for helping with the deals. Computing and Peripherals: • 17″ MSI 2.4GHz Core2Duo Laptop for $699 (normally $1000).…
I love the logic at Sony: They wish now that the PSP had dual analog sticks, and thought about adding them to the PSPgo, but they didn’t want to trip up developers who’d gotten used to developing around terrible controls. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-is-the-psp-go-too-small-5276226 Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida told Game Informer: We also felt – like…
It appears that Shane Hurlbut, Director of Photography on Terminator Salvation, is the guy behind that awesome Canon5D MK II helmet. He also happens to be the guy Christian Bale went ape shit on during filming. https://gizmodo.com/hollywood-is-all-over-the-head-mounted-canon5d-mark-ii-5318722 Speaking with planet5D, Hurlbut revealed that the mount was designed for a series of 9 Terminator Salvation webisodes…
