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Most 3D recording systems require dual cameras mounted in close proximity, but Panasonic’s newest 3D camcorder combines these two systems into one. The unnamed Panasonic “3D Full HD” camcorder features two lenses that record two separate video tracks onto Panasonic’s proprietary P2 flash memory system (it’s not explained how the internal imaging chips work, but…
This Orgel Spa is a floating, hand cord-charged ball that plays one song and one song only. It’s waterproof, goes into your bath, and is supposed to give you three minutes of relaxation. The downside is that it’s $20. This would be great if you could somehow load your own MP3s on there and play…
If only I had a discounted DSLR, a free sharpie, and the Original Star Trek series on DVD when I accidentally ran into Sulu—yes, the Sulu—yesterday. Don’t be like me: Equip yourselves. Computing and Peripherals: • Dell Vostro A90 (Mini 9) 9” Laptop with Ubuntu Linux for $199 (normally $249). • Acer Aspire One 10.1”…
When it comes to smoking, you can settle for a pipe or rolling papers. Or you can drop $670 on a Volcano Vaporizer, the king of all paraphernalia. We took one for a test run. So what makes the Volcano so great that people spend close to $700 on one? Well, first of all, it…
If you are interested in an app for the iPhone/Touch that can edit both Microsoft Word and Excel documents along with file sharing and content management capabilities, Quickoffice is now available via the App Store for $20. [iTunes] https://gizmodo.com/mail-delivery-failed-quickoffice-brings-first-complet-5194544
Try to look beyond that filthy smartphone JPEG compression to get glimpse into the future of auto mirrors. The NeoView Kolon is a prototype that uses a transparent OLED display, presumably layered over a reflective mirror. The result is a HUD of sorts…that could probably be extremely useful if it didn’t expend so much light…
What? The Earth revolves around the sun? Preposterous. By the way, I want you to give up all technology for Lent. Oh, and pay no attention to the workers installing our $660 million solar plant. https://gizmodo.com/catholic-bishops-call-for-abandonment-of-technology-dur-5166028 Indeed, the nation so slow to embrace change has jumped on the green bandwagon in a big way. Apparently,…
In the future, I would hope that robots (or my kids…or my robot kids) would be doing all my manual labor for me. But in the meantime, I have this liquid core wrench from ThinkGeek. To adjust the Hydrokinetic Adjustable Wrench, just open the valve, fit around the nut or bolt of your choice, and…
Is there a worse moment than when your phone slips as you pull it from your pocket, sending it tumbling towards the sidewalk? Maybe the one when you pick it up and it’s fucking broken. Yeah I broke my screen. It’s taken some spills before, but this time it landed right on the corner and…
Renowned physicist and generally accepted smartest guy in the world Stephen Hawking has been rushed to the hospital in Cambridge in poor condition. Hawking, who is 67, is almost completely paralyzed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We’re all hoping that he recovers quickly and can get back to his research and work. Our thoughts are with…
Sure, the Casio EX-F1 shoots great slow-mo footage for a consumer camera. But it can’t touch the footage that the SprintCam V3 HD pumps out. Good lord. https://gizmodo.com/spud-gun-destroys-eggs-at-1200fps-even-more-casio-ex-f-386947 This is a professional broadcast camera that is likely to cost as much as a house, so it’s not something you’ll be picking up at Best Buy…
According to PhoneNews, Apple has instructed licensed retailers to put their old iPhone/iPod touch A/V cords on clearance. Why? There’s a new cord coming that supports HD output for AppleTV-like functions. The new Apple AV Cable is said to resemble the Xbox 360 Component AV Cable. Basically, it uses six RCA connectors that can transmit…
A spokesman for Skype says that it’s technically possible to port Skype onto Nintendo’s multi-camera-enabled DSi, but does that mean video? https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-dsi-review-5197200 Skype’s been on cellphones and portable devices for a while, but it wasn’t until recently that they included video. Problem is, Nintendo’s DSi—although equipped with a front camera that captures video—only has a…
Oh you kids, with your Facebooks and your Twitters and your fancy music, pay attention. And remember, always wear pants, because nothing better shows your taste that what you wear below your waist. [Your Tango] Some bonus PSAs:
If you get arrested in Denton, Texas, your surely precious mugshot will be splayed all over Twitter, along with your age and crime. Sadly, it’s not a pure innovation of the Texas penal system designed to further humiliate lawbreakers, just a clever art student scraping their public feed to comment on how much information is…
Braille books are mighty thick, so while I remain skeptical of standard e-book readers’ utility, a braille version would make it much easier for the blind to carry books with them. This particular concept was designed by Seon-Keun Park, Byung-Min Woo, Sun-Hye Woo & Jin-Sun Park, and it uses an electroactive polymer to raise the…
Most people get worried about how much energy reserves we have left, but as this graphic shows, that’s the least of our problems. The real problem is the materials we use to make things. Energy could be harnessed from eternal sources, like the sun, the wind, or the seas. But there is only a limited…
The rumors were right. Microsoft is releasing a “Game Of The Year Bundle” including the Xbox 360 Elite, Halo 3 and Fable 2 for $400—the same price of the standalone Elite console. It’s not an AMAZING deal, but if you’re looking to “jump in” to the Xbox 360, these are games you’ll want to play…
A study from the BI Norwegian School of Management has found that those who download free music from services like BitTorrent are also the biggest legitimate consumers of downloadable music. In fact, among all 1,901 Norway-based study participants (all of whom were over the age of 15), it was found that those who downloaded “free”…
Toshiba’s new SprusEngine chip can’t do anything about annoying internet memes, but it does promise to include their image quality a bit. The new SpursEngine is a quad-core chip based upon Cell architecture (think of it as a scaled back PS3). Bundled in Toshiba’s upcoming Qosmio multimedia laptops, the chip not only assists the Core…
