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Does Lifehacker have any hacks for getting rid of a persistent cold/fever/sickness? Because that’s been me this week. Let’s see what they do have. • Hotmail enables POP access for US users • Find product manuals online • Self-adhesive magnetic tape https://lifehacker.com/hotmail-enables-pop3-for-us-users-5151551 • Get a free domain from Microsoft – They’ve been doing this for…
On one hand, Samsung’s upcoming Blue Earth smartphone is obnoxiously eco-hip. On the other, it resembles the Palm Pre and can run off sunlight. While the Blue Earth features a gorgeously rendered touch screen front, the entire back is covered with a solar panel. Samsung claims this panel produces enough electricity to place a call…
Field and Stream’s 28 rules for gunfighting may be fantastic if you’re ever caught in a firefight, but what if you’re going to be in a laser gun fight? What then? Updated Well, some of these rules still apply, but some of them need to be adapted. Here’s our take. 1. Bring lasers. Bring lasers…
So Billy Gates unleashed a bunch of mosquitoes on some conference goers. I’m willing to bet it’s not the first time he’s pulled this sort of thing. https://gizmodo.com/bill-gates-just-unleashed-a-swarm-of-live-mosquitoes-on-5146564 For this week’s Photoshop Contest, I want you to depict Bill Gates unleashing horrible things on people. Be creative and feel free to interpret that loosely. But…
iPod Observer and MacRumors are floating shots of what’s supposedly the back of the next iPhone. It’s a new case, with reflective metal etching, that’s textured matte black and man, I want it. I really hate the greasy look and feeling of the glossy 3G back after you’ve used it for more than 30 seconds,…
Even outdoorsy types can find something useful in the App Store. There are apps for astronomers, fitness buffs, hikers, skiiers and more. The guys at The Adventure Life have picked 25 of the best. And the best part is that the vast majority of these apps are free or very inexpensive. To be honest, I’m…
I certainly appreciate you fashion people making an effort, but I don’t think it’s working out. I’ll stick to my sweatpants and you stick to doing coke and pretending you’re artists. Thanks! [LikeCool via TDW] https://gizmodo.com/fashion-aims-at-my-demographic-with-legos-and-retro-gam-5151345
Need a little extra light in the shower? Worried that the power will go out leaving you wet, cold and vulnerable to psycho attack? Sylvania’s Ecolight may be just what you are looking for. The Ecolight attaches to just about any standard showerhead and it features a LED light that is powered by the running…
Will Ferrell live, huge trailers, toasty parkas, and prejudiced zombies – just another week at Uncrate. This week at Uncrate: We get to work on the Herman Miller Nelson Swag Leg Work Table, get it on the fairway with the TaylorMade R9 Driver, and get some laughs watching You’re Welcome America. A Final Night With…
According to Tech ARP, a site known for Microsoft leaks, those buying Vista PCs between July 1st and January 31st from could score a free upgrade to Windows 7. The offer, known as Microsoft’s Technical Guarantee Program, seems OEM-specific, meaning that it’s only valid if you buy a PC through somebody like Dell. The other…
Amazon’s Kindle 2, announced on Monday, is the probably the best ebook reader you can buy. But neither it, nor any other reader out there, will be converting the masses anytime soon. Here’s why: https://gizmodo.com/kindle-2-first-hands-on-5149634 The Current State of Suck Amazon will sell a lot of Kindle 2s. If they can keep up with demand…
The Pack Chair is a concept (with five working prototypes in development) by designer François Azambourg. Stored rolled like a tiny sleeping bag, the chair inflates instantly when needed. But instead of just filling with air, the Pack Chair has a cloth body that inflates with liquid polyurethane. Presumably that polyurethane is not something you…
Those Pentagon heads have been playing too much Star Wars Republic Commando again, because now they want to give soldiers Electro-Magnetic Pulse grenades, according to the head of the new US Army’s Electronic Warfare Division: EMP grenade technology is out there, but I’ve never had my hands on one. The Army needs to have its…
They have already taken over your digital camera, MP3 player, walkie-talkies and cellphones, but now Lego has their sights set on your camcorder in a quest to take over your gadgets. https://gizmodo.com/lego-camera-mp3-player-walkie-talkie-sadly-not-made-f-5130029 The camcorder was recently spotted at a toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany—but like these other branded products, it does not feature actual Lego…
Maybe I’m just a font geek, but I often wonder what typefaces are used for texts I run into in the world. WhatTheFont is a great free app that can solve those typographical mysteries instantly. The process is really easy-snap a photo, crop it down to the area where text is the clearest, then help…
Our daily gadget deals are great, but Prof. Dealzmodo is stepping it up a notch. This version is all freebies—with info on how to search the web for more free stuff on your own. The Basics Finding free stuff on the internet is all about knowing where to look and what to avoid. Consumer forums…
Many expected Samsung to show off its flashy forthcoming Android phone at MWC next week, but they’ve admitted to the Guardian in the UK that any Android hardware in the works won’t hit until late this year. [Guardian] https://gizmodo.com/rumor-samsung-to-release-a-full-touch-android-handset-5114009
People still can’t stop talking about the Sony® VAIO® Lifestyle PC, but with 2gb of ram, 1.33 ghz processing speed, and weighing just 1.4 lbs, can you blame them? Find out more here.
With the economy the way it is, I can think of no better time to announce a two-level mansion-like interior for your personal Airbus A380. For when you want to shame the dudes with Cessnas. The VIP Saloon is a design from Lufthansa Technik, the decorating and customization arm of the German airline. It’s about…