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German Bargain Hunters Conned Into Buying Bag of “Potato iPods”

A group of German bargain hunters, obviously thinking they had stumbled upon the iPod deal of the century, would do best to stop bargain hunting because they’re about as dumb as the sack of potatoes they now possess. The con was simple (and old): A group of British con men showed the German bargain hunters…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Windows 7 Released to Manufacturing

Microsoft is expected to officially announce the Windows 7 RTM this week at their Worldwide Partner Conference, but a few users are reporting the OS is actually available today with build 7600. Windows site TechInvaders has even gone so far as to provide those always coveted screen captures and the SETUP EXE that they say…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Inevitable Kindle 2 Knock Off Spotted in China

Finally, we have ourselves a proper Kindle 2 knockoff, courtesy of—who else?—the Chinese. This fine specimen comes out way thanks to the hard, completely un-innovative efforts of one Peking University Founder, whose name is as perplexing and mysterious as this device’s specs (there are few to speak of). We do know that this will arrive…

Commerce Jack Loftus

Norwegian PM’s Monitor Rig Surely Doubles As Tanning Bed During Long Winter Months

Jens Stoltenberg, Prime Minister of Norway, laughs at your puny 3-monitor setup, and then he spites you by using only one of his eight ginormous screens to catch up on some local AP news. But aside from this wonderful picture, there’s also a huge sample of plain wonderful imagery from around Norway in this collection,…

Tech News Jack Loftus

BlackBerry Tour Available Today, As Expected

As promised, the BlackBerry Tour went on sale today at Sprint and Verizon for $199, with contract. The wonderful lack of carrier exclusivity surrounding a smartphone launch feels good. [Sprint, Verizon] https://gizmodo.com/sprint-getting-the-blackberry-tour-on-july-12th-5305593

Tech News Jack Loftus

Future E-Ink Ads Powered By Solar, Still Annoying

Neoluxiim’s diminutive e-ink displays are powered by solar, which is great. Now, when I blow by them at the mall in the near future like I do today’s traditional point-of-sale ads, my subconscious will cheerfully say "thanks for being green!" Regardless of my lame attempt at snark however, it’s nice to know those energy-wasting flatscreen…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Rumor: Modu Phone and Its Many Jackets Finally Headed to Production

Modu, the modular cellphone jacket system we fondled in 2008 and whose release date we heard about briefly in February, is apparently ready for production. https://gizmodo.com/modu-transforming-cellphone-system-first-video-hands-on-355348 Word came to us today via a tipster, via Israel, via Google Translate, so proceed with much skepticism. That said, we do have an article citing Modu CEO Dov…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Specs Re-Imply Blackberry Storm 2 Will Probably Forgo Clicky Touchscreen

Additional BlackBerry Storm 2 specs out this morning would appear to all but re-confirm our earlier news that the soon-to-be-released smartphone is ditching the problematic click touchscreen, and will add some much-desired wi-fi goodness. https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-storm-2-screen-wont-be-clicky-verizon-to-un-5256389 The info also indicates the Storm 2 is officially the BlackBerry 9550, complete with this: – CDMA 1xRTT/EVDO Rev. A…

Tech News Jack Loftus

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Rainbows…and We’ve Lost Power

July 11, 9:20 PM PST Lost all ways to recharge batteries, down to emergency battery. Just like an airplane. July 11, 9:42 PM PST July 11, 10:15 PM PST Just enough power to send emails. We have not regained anything yet. Lost some more. Dark and squalls with no electrical – Bad. Safe but bad.…

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Ferrari-Crashing Gizmondo Head Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Stefan Eriksson, head of Gizmondo (the failed handheld gaming company who couldn’t even plagiarize our name correctly), was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for robbery, attempted blackmail and making illegal threats (which threats are legal?). Eriksson, whose story reaches Mark Sanford levels of ridiculous, is famous for crashing a rare Ferrari, escaping at least…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting

As if you needed more evidence that texting is more dangerous than swine flu, a 15-year-old girl from Staten Island walked into an open manhole while texting. She’s fine, don’t worry, although she did lose a shoe in the sewer. Alexa Longueira fell about 4 or 5 feet into an open manhole in Staten Island,…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Well, at Least He’s Honest About His Intentions

eBay users aren’t always the most trustworthy, and sometimes even shrewd sellers or buyers can get screwed. At least with this guy, you know where he stands. [Geekstir via Reddit]

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Self-Published Kindle Author Lands Deal in Obsolete Ink-and-Paper Format

Author Boyd Morrison wrote and uploaded a book called The Ark, pictured, to Kindle, and found such success that he has now signed a two book deal with Simon and Schuster in that weird, dying papery format your grandparents like. Morrison made a name for himself through frequent participation in Kindle online communities and self-promotion…

Commerce Dan Nosowitz

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Day 6/7, The Wind is Picking Up

The wind is picking up, and at the same time, the boat has to Jibe to port to adjust its path towards Hawaii. Philippe Kahn founded Borland, invented the Camphone, and decodes human motion. He’s also a fellow outdoorsman, splitting time skiing Tahoe and sailing in Santa Cruz. He’ll share his Transpac 2009 sailing race…

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Tweaked UI Spotted in Snow Leopard: More Changes to Come?

Despite having showed no changes to the OS X UI at WWDC, it looks like there are at least a few tweaks in the new test build. Could the minor changes spotted already indicate more are to come this fall? We all know Snow Leopard was designed for speed and stability rather than a UI…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Palm Pre Users Complain About Lack of On-Screen Keyboard

Smartphone users just don’t know what they want. One of the biggest, loudest complaints about all-touchscreen phones like the iPhone is its lack of a hardware keyboard, and now a survey shows Pre users most want a soft keyboard. The survey shows that users like the hardware keyboard but don’t like sliding it out every…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Stackable iPod Dock Features As Many Air Filters as You Want

This iPod dock concept seems pretty feasible, if not incredibly practical in its current form: You can stack as many of the pods as you want underneath the dock itself, allowing for multiple speakers, lights, or (oddly) air purifiers. We like the idea of being able to add attachments to an iPod dock, since they’re…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Failed Mobile and Desktop OSes That Time Forgot

In the wake of the Google Chrome OS news, it’s worth taking a look back at those other OSes that just didn’t quite make it. Not to say that Chrome OS is doomed, but these are murky, unforgiving waters. Some of the products on this list were or are vital to the computing industry as…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

World’s First “Bionic” Goose Is Probably Less Bionic Than Dick Cheney

This little gosling is adorable, sure, and we’re glad its broken leg was repaired so well. But we’re not sure a leg brace really counts as “bionic.” The gosling, named Betty, was found with a broken leg and delivered to the quintessentially-British-named Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, where she was fitted with a miniature leg brace. The…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Happy Birthday, App Store: Revolutionizing Mobile Computing Since 2008

On this auspicious day back in 2008, mobile computing was changed forever. The iPhone 2G had been a pretty toy, full of youthful promise, but it was the App Store that made the iPhone soar. https://gizmodo.com/first-iphone-app-store-walkthrough-verdict-works-perf-5023707 Of course, there had been apps before the App Store. BlackBerry and Palm users had been hunting down new…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

German Bargain Hunters Conned Into Buying Bag of “Potato iPods”

Windows 7 Released to Manufacturing

Inevitable Kindle 2 Knock Off Spotted in China

Norwegian PM’s Monitor Rig Surely Doubles As Tanning Bed During Long Winter Months

BlackBerry Tour Available Today, As Expected

Future E-Ink Ads Powered By Solar, Still Annoying

Rumor: Modu Phone and Its Many Jackets Finally Headed to Production

Specs Re-Imply Blackberry Storm 2 Will Probably Forgo Clicky Touchscreen

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Rainbows…and We’ve Lost Power

Ferrari-Crashing Gizmondo Head Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting

Well, at Least He’s Honest About His Intentions

Self-Published Kindle Author Lands Deal in Obsolete Ink-and-Paper Format

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Day 6/7, The Wind is Picking Up

Tweaked UI Spotted in Snow Leopard: More Changes to Come?

Palm Pre Users Complain About Lack of On-Screen Keyboard

Stackable iPod Dock Features As Many Air Filters as You Want

Failed Mobile and Desktop OSes That Time Forgot

World’s First “Bionic” Goose Is Probably Less Bionic Than Dick Cheney

Happy Birthday, App Store: Revolutionizing Mobile Computing Since 2008

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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German Bargain Hunters Conned Into Buying Bag of “Potato iPods”

Windows 7 Released to Manufacturing

Inevitable Kindle 2 Knock Off Spotted in China

Norwegian PM’s Monitor Rig Surely Doubles As Tanning Bed During Long Winter Months

BlackBerry Tour Available Today, As Expected

Future E-Ink Ads Powered By Solar, Still Annoying

Rumor: Modu Phone and Its Many Jackets Finally Headed to Production

Specs Re-Imply Blackberry Storm 2 Will Probably Forgo Clicky Touchscreen

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Rainbows…and We’ve Lost Power

Ferrari-Crashing Gizmondo Head Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Teenager Falls Into Open Manhole While Texting

Well, at Least He’s Honest About His Intentions

Self-Published Kindle Author Lands Deal in Obsolete Ink-and-Paper Format

Pegasus Open 50 Log: Day 6/7, The Wind is Picking Up

Tweaked UI Spotted in Snow Leopard: More Changes to Come?

Palm Pre Users Complain About Lack of On-Screen Keyboard

Stackable iPod Dock Features As Many Air Filters as You Want

Failed Mobile and Desktop OSes That Time Forgot

World’s First “Bionic” Goose Is Probably Less Bionic Than Dick Cheney

Happy Birthday, App Store: Revolutionizing Mobile Computing Since 2008

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor *And* an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!