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In the world of downhill ski races the skis’ edges are everything, so designer Charlie Pyott has mocked up a Twin Parabolic Ski concept that would add four extra edges to a skis’ base. Using the same logic that makes a pair of skis better at high-speeds than a snowboard, because the skis always have…
The fact that there’s a new Rock Band:Beatles iteration is coming this year isn’t a surprise, but the fact that they’re going to have custom Beatles instruments is. The bundle, which comes at $250, will include new instruments modeled after the real ones used by the band, which may or may not include that violin…
Whether you have an iThing or not, you might use iTunes to manage music, listen to internet radio and podcasts, and buy music and video. If you do, here’s how to get it working—your way. There was a time in the distant past when iTunes was a nice basic music manager for devices made by…
According to some legit-looking shots from a Sprint forum, this is your new Samsung/Sprint Instinct Mini. It’s really not looking so different than the original Instinct, save for the rounded edges that should make it more comfortable in the hand while distinguishing it a bit more from the iPhone. If earlier leaks are to be…
Want to own something that’s been touched by Bill Clinton, yet still relatively clean? Bid on this iPod. Not only does it have his signature—there are other iPods by Donna karan, Marc Jacobs and Alice Temperley—it has ten of his favorite songs. Seeing as he’s an old man and you (as a Giz reader) are…
Calling all hungry hungry hobos! We’ve got free burgers, entrees from Kashi, rice chips and even doggy treats for you today. Looking for cheap gadgets? We’ve got those too—like Fallout 3 for under $35. Computing Peripherals: • SimpleTech 1TB External Hard Drive for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $150). • LaCie 1TB USB External Hard…
During a dream tour of South Park Studios—25,000-square-foot operation—the NYT’s David Carr picked up the news that the first nine seasons of the series will soon be available on Netflix’s streaming service. Their warehouse really is like a centralized Imperial headquarters that controls all things South Park. Says Matt Stone: “The way we are set…
Hoping to salvage what little US marketshare it has left, Nokia’s working with Verizon on a super-secret high-speed 4G phone with HD video and other high-bandwidth applications. Too bad there are no other details. [TheStreet]
If Capone was Russian, this is what he would have done: Build a 1.2-Mile pipeline to run spirits across the border. The Russian and Estonian gang smuggled 1,638 gallons of vodka before getting caught. The 11-people gang—facing now up to five years in prison—did the covert engineering work to avoid paying import taxes and because…
Michael’s mother-in-law bought a camera from Best Buy. The seal was broken, and it was defective. When she tried to return it, Best Buy said she busted it. The camera’s pictures said otherwise. Yes, that’s right, it’s her fault the used, broken camera they sold to her as new was all screwed up. At first,…
How do you respond to a world in which everyone’s a critic? San Francisco’s Pizzeria Delfina is having at laugh at their Yelp users’ expense by printing their worst one-star complaints onto staff t-shirts. How direct do the quotes get? One simply states, “This place sucks.” I’ve found that Yelp (and similar sites) have been…
Headsets. In theory, they were destined to make us look like people from the future. In practice, they make us look like dorks. Except maybe this one, which is integrated in this bracelet cellphone. The design of the On Time Head Set System—a touch-enabled, bracelet cellphone that vibrates and lets you pick up the phone…
Outdoor gear, an eco-friendly mansion, and high-end cars – just another week at Uncrate. This week at Uncrate: We spare our screen-strained eyes with Smith Prescription Eyewear, continue our march toward summer-worthy abs with Sigma Skin Abdominal Toning Cream, and get our kicks in Generic Surplus Sneakers. We also carry our gear in the half-jacket,…
It’s funny now, but according to Mukflash, a research assistant at Toshiba’s Akimu Robotic Research Institute was trapped in a lab by a robot with two 100kg hydraulic arms, only to be hugged repeatedly. Updated The trouble all started when a young female intern began to spend several hours each day with Kenji, testing his…
Rejoice! If you are one of the two million still waiting for your Digital TV upgrade coupon, the government has put more money into it. Now you have plenty of time before the shutdown [AP] https://gizmodo.com/dtv-coupon-program-broke-busted-5125499
Behold, the first live peek at the BlackBerry 9630, the first real next-generation CDMA BlackBerry (Storm doesn’t count). It’s a cross between the Bold and new Curve, meaning it could be close to perfect. [CrackBerry] https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-9630-is-verizons-niagara-world-edition-5161766
Microsoft’s bringing the “Sports Channel” to Windows Media Center (Vista), which is to College Basketball what the Olympics On The Go was to the Beijing Olympics. https://gizmodo.com/windows-media-center-offers-olympics-on-the-go-5034981 The channel goes live now, and gives men’s college basketball coverage by providing 1-2 minute highlights of every game, post game interviews, buzzer beaters (the last 2-10 minutes…
We would like to extend the advice to normal screwdrivers too. Or any pointy thing. Or not pointy. Look, just don’t insert anything in your penis, ok? Mac mini dissections, yes. Penis, NO. [Thanks Francesca] https://gizmodo.com/new-mac-mini-dissected-spoiler-its-not-meant-to-be-di-5164102
Need anything for your Xbox 360? Live Points, headset, or to extend your Live subscription? Great. Buy ’em at Best Buy, and you get two free Watchmen tickets. [Best Buy via Dvice]
While Nintendo isn’t talking about Wii MotionPlus, a few developers have been happy to brag about using the technology, implying release dates for the peripheral. And now even Nintendo Power has joined in. https://gizmodo.com/first-third-party-games-supporting-wii-motionplus-rev-5156359 When referencing Grand Slam Tennis, a game slated for a June 18th release, the magazine printed: Thomas Singleton (EA) and his…