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If you aren’t strong enough to walk without a cane yet still want to be able to stab people who mess with you, this Stabbin’ Cane is for you. Sure, it may be designed for use in the snow, where a normal, rubber-footed cane wouldn’t be too stable, we all know what it’s really designed…
After playing with a prototype of Intel’s Convertible Classmate, it more or less confirmed what I had suspected: there are some neat ideas at play, but there’s a reason why it’s aimed at schools. https://gizmodo.com/next-gen-classmate-tablet-surfaces-at-intel-developer-f-5039689 From the outset, Intel’s goal with the Classmate line was to create a cheap, durable laptop that could be useful…
Motorola’s new touchscreen Motoprizm in Korea that appears to be a takeoff on the Krave—albeit with a few tweaks. Oddly enough, word is that the device also gives daily diet and lifestyle suggestions. https://gizmodo.com/the-moto-kraver-strikes-at-gizmodo-5099162 Features: •DMB support •E-wallet function •3.5mm headphone jack •USB 2.0 connectivity •Bluetooth 2.0 •Memory card slot •2.8″ 260k color TFT touchscreen…
While there’s nothing inherently flawed with grills as they are now, if you’ve ever seared meat on a hot stone, you’ve discovered there’s more to meat than charcoal and propane. The Pebbles Grill concept is sort of like a George Foreman reinterpreted with a net of blazing-hot rocks. Electric elements heat a series of “pebbles”…
It’s rare to find a pump that doesn’t have a latch to lock into the “on” position, but if you find one, the Gas Gripper will keep you from overexerting your forearms while filling up. Although we spend most of our day atrophying our already pathetic muscles, we can still manage to keep that lever…
If you thought Asimo falling down the stairs was funny, wait until this epic 49-foot-tall version of Honda’s robot falls down during the Rose Parade, crushing dozens of bedazzled dancers. https://gizmodo.com/honda-asimo-vs-slippery-stairs-220771 Yes, Honda made a nearly 50-foot-tall version of its not-so-nimble robotic friend, and it’ll be heading down the Rose Parade route on New Year’s…
Christmas and Hanukkah will soon be here. Many of you will soon have iTunes gift certificates to blow-why not support a good cause? This week’s apps give some/all of their proceeds to charity. Songs of Love: The first (and as far as I can tell, only) iPhone app released by a charitable organization, Songs of…
I can’t believe it’s officially less than a week till Christmas—you would think the crazy snow in NY today could’ve waited or something, but nooooo. Gaming: • Xbox 360 120GB Hard Drive for $80 (normally $129.99 – in Circuit City stores only). TVs • Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $900 (normally $1300 –…
Hey, we really hope you like our new look, but if you miss the old Gizmodo layout, it’s easy to go back. Just switch the view from Condensed to Expanded, instant time machine. https://gizmodo.com/the-new-and-more-reader-friendly-gizmodo-5107813
Earlier this year two telecom cables located in the Mediterranean were severed by passing ships. This is an extremely rare occurrence, which is why a second incident is cause for major concern. https://gizmodo.com/perpetrators-of-cut-undersea-cable-discovered-not-godz-379310 A total of three out of four cables were severed this time around, leaving up to 65% of India without internet and…
The fabled BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac that’ll sync your iTunes library (including album art) and other media to your BlackBerry is here: You can download a preview build of it right now. [RIM] https://gizmodo.com/rim-finally-realizes-blackberry-users-might-own-a-mac-5060033
In a talk with Bits about what Xbox “want[s] to be when we grow up,” Microsoft’s Shane Kim clearly has video on the brain. With Netflix, he says, they’re “just beginning to scratch the surface.” As examples, Kim mentions watching pro sports games on the Xbox while chatting with your friends, and reveals that they’re…
Damn it’s cold out there. If only I had an obnoxious and impractical super suit of armor that protected me from the freezing temperatures. Fortunately, there are gadget garments that can make that happen. Core: Wine Rack and Beer Belly: These wearable bladders are intended to smuggle alcoholic beverages into forbidden areas while enhancing bust…
Netflix, Vudu, Unbox and Apple TV may be around, but if there’s one name in rentals that can take streaming mainstream, it’s Blockbuster. Unfortunately, their first attempt at a streaming media box falls short. The Pitch You buy the $99 box, built by broadband gear maker 2Wire, and you can stream Blockbuster rentals to your…
The full details won’t be available until CES this year, but Vuzix is already teasing us with this image of their Wrap 920AV video glasses. Apparently, the Wrao 920AV will be “the first to actually function as sunglasses or portable video eyewear. It’ll combine virtual reality (VR) capabilities as well as augmented reality (AR) features.”…
Much like E, Poken lets you exchange contact details with someone using physical means. But unlike E, Poken is really, really cute. The USB device comes in four styles: bee, alien, panda and flaming skeleton. Put your Poken’s hand up to your buddy’s; then when you plug yours into a USB port, your friend’s contacts…
Personally, I think spending a few thousand dollars on a watch is ridiculous—but hundreds of thousands of dollars? Nonetheless, that’s what it will take to score the Cabestan Winch Tourbillion. Granted, 1352 components driven by a 450 link chain and nickel silver drums in astounding horizontal precision is pretty damn cool for a watch, but…
While the downward pricing spiral may be over, manufacturers are finding new ways to move TVs, like including a free Blu-ray player worth $300 when you buy one of many Sharp LCDs. https://gizmodo.com/wtf-bad-economy-actually-slowing-hdtv-price-drops-5114159 Nice gift or desperate last-ditch, pre-Xmas effort? Who cares-you can choose either a free BD-HP21U deck ($300 list, $220 at Amazon), or…
Chris Nolan just hosted the live, on-demand substitute for a Dark Knight commentary track last night. So why was I left unsatisfied after squinting at my TV for two and a half hours? https://gizmodo.com/reminder-christopher-nolan-on-blu-ray-chat-tonight-5113443 To refresh, BD-Live is the Blu-ray technology that allows for more interactive special features on your disc, like being able to…
Hey, $150 for a Blu-ray player is hard to pass up—even if the company that makes it kinda sucks (Olevia filed for bankruptcy this summer actually). Besides, there is only a few days left until Christmas and chances are you still have not completed all of your holiday shopping yet. If you are desperate for…