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Circuit City is liquidating and everything is pretty much a mess. But there are a few points to know if you have been a customer in the recent past, or plan to be soon. https://gizmodo.com/circuit-city-to-liquidate-prices-may-go-up-to-msrp-5132968 What’s Up With Gift Cards? “Customers holding Circuit City gift cards may redeem them at full value at our stores…
A well-implemented Tron for iPhone is cool enough on its own, but most impressive is this version’s incredibly cool approach to multiplayer: a vertical splitscreen puts both players’ hands in the game at once. Updated Credit goes to Japanese devs Pankaku, who have several other nice-looking music apps. The game’s called Light Bike, and it’s…
Another day, another sweet deals roundup. This one is choc full of games, portables and peripherals—but if you look real close you just might find a years worth of free boobies. Now that is value. Gaming: • Far Cry 2 on PS3 for $29.99 (normally $59.99). • Far Cry 2 on Xbox 360 for $29.99…
Good news cheap people! Windows 7’s WordPad (Microsoft’s free bundled word processing doc) now supports Office 2007/2008’s XML-based Word docs. The upside is that if you’re just typing up really simple things, you don’t need to actually buy (or pirate) a copy of Office. The downside is that WordPad only has limited support for these…
Not only is Ustream debuting a video watching app for the iPhone, they’ve got a video recording/streaming version on the way as well. Their CEO demoed the app to Techcrunch, which is currently waiting for Apple’s approval. No other app, including ones by Apple, has been able to shoot video on the iPhone without being…
Superpros who want 17 inches of MacBook Pro can get a matte screen from Apple for $50. Apple annoyingly hoses people who want a portable notebook. But they’ve got a couple aftermarket options. TechRestore replaces the entire screen and LCD panel—overnight, even—for $199. It comes with a one-year warranty. Here’s how it works: We remove…
For us sedentary types, perspiration is usually a problem. Seriously, the average desk jockey is libel to sweat from stressful physical activities like typing and chewing. That’s why you need a Wi-Fi fan. In all seriousness, if chewing makes you sweat, chances are the act of fanning yourself is libel to compound the problem (you…
You have probably heard about the badass new limo that President-elect Obama will get when he takes office tomorrow. But it’s time to refresh your memory on the real muscle in the motorcade. https://jalopnik.com/obamas-new-cadillac-limo-officially-unveiled-5131380 If anyone should step to the Prez while he is traveling in the Cadillac One, This Gatling gun-equipped SUV will damn…
Belkin’s alleged, and now confirmed, payola scheme may have been one of the first times we’ve heard about their shady practices, but an employee of Belkin says it’s actually very common. To summarize the note, Belkin’s supposedly paid for positive reviews, gave products with custom firmware to reviewers in order to hide bugs, faked certification…
The life-size inflatable jumbo jet was impressive, but the military has been doing this sort of thing forever. As proof, check out OObject’s list of eight military-grade spy camera fake-outs. [OObject] https://gizmodo.com/life-size-inflatable-jumbo-jet-art-installation-just-wa-5131096
This amazing photo combines 21st century wind mills and a beautiful 19th century two-mast sailing ship. [Boston.com] https://gizmodo.com/helicopters-used-to-fix-giant-wind-turbines-5124265
You might’ve skipped the Vista train, thinking it was like Under Siege 2, minus Steve Seagal. Or not. Either way, you’re probably gonna jump onboard Windows 7. When you do, it’s time to go 64-bit. Who Should Go 64-bit? Basically, anyone geeky enough to read this. If you have an Intel Core 2 Duo or…
We’ve already seen the Leica M-Mount adapter; now, Canon FD lenses are compatible with Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds system and its Lumix DMC-G1. https://gizmodo.com/novoflex-adapter-brings-classic-leica-m-mount-lenses-to-5104127 Pairing a Micro 4/3 body with loads of vintage lenses is one of the things that could set it apart as a nice, compact alternative to a DSLR, should the price…
There’s no denying it, folding bicycles are hot with designers these days. While Bergmonch’s design is not the first of these concepts to involve a backpack, it is definitely one of the most complete. https://gizmodo.com/the-backpack-bicycle-for-ultra-portable-potentially-da-5023012 It looks great, but the lack of a seat and functional pedals is disappointing. In reality, the Folding Bike Bag…
Sorry Superman, but at least you still have X-ray vision. See the wonders of flight and other meaningless super powers (like 99% Opacity Man) over at the Superuseless Superpowers blog. [SS via about:blank]
BlackBerry is finally gearing up for their Storefront answer to the App Store and Android Marketplace. Developers can now submit their ideas for inclusion. The Storefront launch is scheduled for a March. [BlackBerry] https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-storefront-answers-apple-app-store-and-andro-5066841
Lee Harbert was a San Francisco-based investment banker with a history of DUIs. On Jan. 11, 2005, he killed 55-year-old Gurdeep Kaur in a hit-and-run with his Jaguar. Google got him convicted. Harbert claimed he thought he’d hit a deer, which meant he wouldn’t have needed to stop and help the person he mowed down,…
Need your remote access to the accounts receivable server restored? Marko Calasan will get right on that, after he wakes up from nappy time and finishes his afternoon sippy cup of juice. Marko has dethroned little M Lavinashree of India, who at 9 years old (ANCIENT!) was the previous MS certification for tykes record holder.…
We’re all a bit bored by the PSP at this point, and the PS3 has failed to impress us much lately as well. But with a few minor tweaks, we’d be blown away by both. https://gizmodo.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-playstation-home-5107634 Sony just asked its customers what they want in the next PSP. Well here’s what we want in our…
I want this. An Apple Keyboard that would allow me to connect my iPhone and use the screen as a control surface capable of showing buttons and small apps, like the Asus Eee Keyboard. https://gizmodo.com/eee-keyboard-an-entire-touchscreen-home-theater-pc-5124985 If you are not envious about the Asus Eee Keyboard-the 21st Century Commodore 64 with side-touchscreen instead of function keys-I…
