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Jackets don’t come much uglier than this, but hey, at least it matches this guy’s male pattern baldness. Hurry, it’s a limited edition of 1,000! This jacket, which is the opposite of cool, can be yours for a mere $200. Fittingly, it comes in sizes up to 4XL for the portly gentleman planning to go…
This is one of the coolest demonstrations ever: NASA’s new Common Extensible Cryogenic Engine for the lunar lander gets icicles on its rim while burning at 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. How is this feat possible? The CECE-developed by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and NASA-is fueled by liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. All the engine components are…
If you want to see what’s next for Android in “Cupcake”-including that delicious on-screen keypad-you can grab the SDK and root around yourself before T-Mo pushes it to your G1. Or, check our gallery. We’ve known how this Cupcake tastes for a few days now, and we’re still most excited about the soft keypad, of…
You know, there’s nothing better than free stuff, except free stuff that you can eat. Or drink, like Diet Dr. Pepper, which actually does taste like the real thing. Also, introducing Snookumsmodo: Flash Memory • Patriot Xporter XT 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $39 shipped (normally $63.99 – valid until 1/31. Use coupon code…
That Nvidia graphics fix Apple released yesterday that fixed “cursor movement” with Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapters on MacBooks? Totally didn’t fix the distortion issues. https://gizmodo.com/apple-nvidia-update-fixes-some-mini-displayport-dual-li-5139708 In a related note, some people on the forums are claiming that after running Quicktime or iTunes will cause the problem to occur. That particular instance hasn’t happened…
To celebrate the 25th birthday of the Mac, FastMac is selling three new retro-inspired designs for $5.25 until midday tomorrow or until supplies are exhausted. https://gizmodo.com/happy-25th-birthday-mac-now-isnt-it-about-time-you-se-5138638 The designs include an homage to Apple’s classic 1984 commercial, and two other designs formed using a “word cloud” that lists every Mac ever made. If you want to…
Vista had its own version of a preview pane in Windows Explorer, which didn’t work that well and didn’t work for all that many file types, but Windows 7 gets it right. Win 7’s version activates via a button on the top right of Windows Explorer. It pops out and displays files like music, videos,…
Last Saturday, suspect Erik Salvador Ayala fired into the streets of Portland, Oregon. He killed two and injured seven before shooting himself in the head. But beforehand, he’d left meticulous instructions regarding his PS3’s future. The unemployed, depressed 24-year-old left his roommate a suicide note containing hazy details of his location along with personal information…
So, you use your razor to shave EVERYTHING on your body and now it’s as sharp as the edge of a manila folder. Dull blades lead to cuts and cuts lead to mutant face fungus. Storing your razor in this UV sanitizer ensures that 99.9% of germs and bacteria are killed—plus it is portable. Remember…
If you were interested in checking out MacHeads, a documentary that looks a lot like Trekkies with Apple products, it’s now available for rental and purchase on iTunes and Amazon VOD. [iTunes and Amazon] https://gizmodo.com/macheads-the-movie-interview-393181
Apple has cleared the way for Mark Papermaster to start working as head of iPod and iPhone development, starting April 24th. The previous roadblock was a non-compete clause from his time at IBM. https://gizmodo.com/judge-orders-apples-new-ipod-and-iphone-chief-to-stop-w-5080517 Mark Papermaster to Begin at Apple as Senior Vice President of Devices Hardware Engineering on April 24 CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 27…
Stressed out at work? Slide one of these Accel Pedals under your desk and slam the pedal to the floor. The acceleration noises soothe frayed nerves—plus it makes you feel like a big man. Why would anyone spend $30 on this? I mean, it’s not even USB. Ask Japan—athough I doubt that anyone in the…
The concept is simple: an articulating bedside lamp that features a build in alarm clock. Because the stand can be easily adjusted, you can manipulate the alarm from the comfort of your bed. While I like Avery Holleman’s design for the “Timelight,” I can’t help but notice that there is no snooze button (or switch…
For this week’s Photoshop Contest, I asked for some iPhone apps that would never survive the approval process. Warning: some of these are NSFW, more are just in poor taste. Hey, I’m just the messenger! First Place — Peter Telesco Second Place — El Guapo Third Place — Jesse Armstrong
AT&T’s has just pulled the shroud off their first femtocell device (a box that produces cellphone signals at home). It’s called the 3G MicroCell. And we have a few details regarding how it will work. The 3G MicroCell uses your home’s/office’s internet connection to support up to ten 3G cellphones, though only four of those…
The iPhone 2.2.1 update just hit, and it promises to fix various Safari, Mail and Camera bugs. It applies to iPhone and iPhone 3G (no iPod Touch yet iPod Touch’s update seems like it’s here too), and doesn’t seem like it introduces new features. We’re installing and looking into it for more info. The update…
Rob Galbraith checks out the screens on the three hottest notebooks in their respective classes from a pro photographer’s standpoint—new MacBook Pro, Dell Mini 9 and Lenovo W700—and how they stack up will surprise you https://gizmodo.com/macbook-and-macbook-pro-dual-review-5063492 His reference monitor is a Eizo ColorEdge CE240W and he throws a Lenovo ThinkPad T60 into the mix for…
This currently Korea-only projector cellphone peeped up its head at CES, and now our friends at PopSci had a chance to play with the Show and its 10-lumen built-in DLP projector. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-show-is-the-first-brand-name-non-prototype-pro-5129906 Yep it’s a bit chubby, as any projector-toting phone most certainly will be, but it’s not as horrible as some of the other…
The traditional zoom SLR lens shape makes for fun object mods. First the conceptual zoom lens mug (which I’m still waiting for), and now this calendar, apparently headed for production, from designer Sharad Haskar. [YankoDesign] https://gizmodo.com/zoom-lens-coffee-mug-helps-keep-photographers-caffeinat-5050805
This is the Android-based, 3-inch Sharp touchscreen, General Mobile DSTL1. And it is everything the T-Mobile isn’t: A stunning design and features combination that may convince regular consumers to choose the Android platform over iPhone. Seriously, while the T-Mobile G1 leaves me completely in a blah state of mind, DSTL1 actually makes me horny in…