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iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Hey, the iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken, through what looks like a web exploit. Warning: We haven’t tested this because we’re playing with fireworks. Use at your own risk. [Make It Rain via BBG]

Tech News Brian Lam

The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather

Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race.I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. https://gizmodo.com/pegasus-open-50-the-official-transpac-raceboat-of-gizm-5306826 July 1st, 2009 The weather chart says it all. Instead of one beautiful strong, stable high pressure centered somewhere…

Tech News Philippe Kahn

Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom

Here’s another clip from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that proves, once and for all, that it is not okay to point fireworks at family members. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]

Tech News Jason Chen

Pentagon’s Robot Hummingbird Christened “Nano Air Vehicle”

The Pentagon’s wacky sci-fi department DARPA has been working on robotic hummingbird-based drones to serve as miniature spies. They’re not nearly as agile or adorable as real hummingbirds, but DARPA is well on their way to achieving that dream. Program manager Todd Hylton is aiming for “an approximately 10-gram aircraft that can hover for extended…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Pegasus Open 50 Tour, Part 1: The Hull and Foresails

The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here’s a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. Bruce Mahoney, who helps run the team, is the guy walking me through the boat’s…

Tech News Brian Lam

Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?

We already knew pretty much everything about the Archos9 tablet netbook running Windows 7, but with nobody sure what kind of touchscreen the thing uses, we’re left to wonder if we’d want anything to do with a resistive-touchscreen tablet. https://gizmodo.com/archos-latest-touch-tablet-the-archos9-runs-windows-7-5287341 Crave got a little hands-on with the svelte Atom-powered Archos9, and without even thinking about…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference

Netbooks are netbooks. Usually based on Intel’s Atom chipset, and generally not that fast. What you gonna do? Well, I upgraded the SSD in my Hackintosh. Not just to bump the drive from 32 to 128GB, but for SPEED. The drive is one of few things easily upgradable on these devices. On the Dell Mini…

Tech News Brian Lam

The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

Right, so bear with me here: this week our apps are all about learning new things, understanding the world around you, meeting new people, playing extremely silly games in large groups. Sort of like being a kid again! No? Ok. Pocket Universe: It’s a pinchy, zoomy, 3D star map for the iPhone and iPod Touch.…

Tech News John Herrman

Woman Shot During “Violent Armed Robbery” at Apple Store

A 26-year-old employee was shot today during a “violent armed robbery” of the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. Video news report embedded below—details at Cult of Mac. [Cult of Mac via BBG] Click to view

Tech News Wilson Rothman

RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone

RunPee, that great website that tells you precisely the best time to run and pee during a movie so you don’t miss anything good, has taken the next step and released an iPhone app for quick reference. https://gizmodo.com/runpee-will-tell-you-when-to-leave-to-pee-in-movies-5262914 The RunPee app features a countdown that lists all of the most opportune times to dash away,…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I’ve got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honor of our nation’s 233 birthday. Get fired up A note about your second amendment rights [Busted Tees] Superweapons Metal Storm takes you down in a hail of gunfire [Link] https://gizmodo.com/million-rounds-per-minute-ghastly-guns-putting-the-hur-288335 The Navy’s Railgun fires a…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Gadget Deals Of The Day

Giz isn’t letting you go for the weekend without Dealzmodo! We’ve got nice deals on laptops including a 13″ Lenovo. Games? Steam’s got a bundle you can’t miss! Try to stay sober and keep all your fingers! Happy 4th everyone! Computers and Peripherals: • 17″ Lenovo W700ds Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz Dual Screen Laptop with…

Tech News Johnny Tzeng

Inventors Die Testing “Flying Pinto” (1973)

Remember a few months back when I made a joke about how dangerous a flying Ford Pinto would be? Well, in 1973 two inventors actually tried to create such a flying vehicle, and died while testing it. The article from the September 12, 1973 Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA) is below. Known as “the flying Pinto,”…

Tech News Matt Novak

Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks Can Blow Up Your Face

Hey everyone, just checking in to make sure your holiday is kicking off with a bang. But that you haven’t blown your face off with some giant aerial fireworks. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]

Tech News Jason Chen

My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak

We’re kicking off our series exploring memorable gadgets from memorable people with one of the most influential tech giants: Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. – JC OK…meaningful…here goes… For that definition, it was probably an electronics learning kit I got for Christmas at about age 8 or 9. As I recall, it didn’t teach electronics…

Tech News Wozamil

Sega’s Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes the Fun Out of Explosions

Sega Toys is coming out with the Uchiage Hanabi, essentially a limited-function projector that shows fake fireworks on your ceilings or walls, complete with sound. You’ll be able to create your own “shows” with 55 different explosions which you can then take anywhere, as the device is designed to be portable—it takes AAA batteries for…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Timbuk2’s Hemlock and Q Backpacks Have Swing Around Easy Access to Your Laptop

I haven’t carried a Boy Scout backpack in years, but the laptop feature in Timbuk2’s latest sounds great: The sleeve is sideloading, meaning you can pull out your laptop without busting open your whole bag and spilling crap everywhere. You’ll actually notice that all of the bags have laptop compartments—that’s because going forward, laptop bags…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Pegasus Open 50, The Official Transpac Raceboat of Gizmodo

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 with us live from the Pegasus Open 50. https://gizmodo.com/fullpowers-motion-sensing-concept-knows-what-youre-doin-5271408 The Pegasus starts the 2009 race, from Los Angeles, CA to Honolulu, Hawaii, this…

Tech News Brian Lam

What’s the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?

North Korea’s aiming their test missile near Hawaii. The US military says they can protect the islands, and locals aren’t too worried, but if something happens, the thermal, shockwave and radioactive fallout will look something like this. The Carlos Labs Google Maps Mash up, which we’ve featured before, has been now updated with a simulation…

Tech News Brian Lam

Add Us On gdgt

The new data and social network type gadget site, gdgt, is back up and fully operational. Here are our accounts. Add us! Brian, Jason, Wilson, Mark, Adam, Matt, John Herrman, Dan, and the Interns: Don and Quinton. [gdgt]

Tech News Brian Lam

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather

Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom

Pentagon’s Robot Hummingbird Christened “Nano Air Vehicle”

Pegasus Open 50 Tour, Part 1: The Hull and Foresails

Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?

Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference

The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0

Woman Shot During “Violent Armed Robbery” at Apple Store

RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

Gadget Deals Of The Day

Inventors Die Testing “Flying Pinto” (1973)

Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks Can Blow Up Your Face

My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak

Sega’s Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes the Fun Out of Explosions

Timbuk2’s Hemlock and Q Backpacks Have Swing Around Easy Access to Your Laptop

Pegasus Open 50, The Official Transpac Raceboat of Gizmodo

What’s the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?

Add Us On gdgt

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