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Sony has plans to unveil its first touchscreen Walkman at CES, coming in both 16GB and 32GB varieties, and the early word has it looking pretty slick: OLED touchscreen, anyone? Yes, the rumor has it that the new Walkman will feature a 3-inch OLED touchscreen. It sounds like a direct competitor to the iPod Touch,…
Pastebud—the Javascript-based copy and paste framework that lets you move text from Safari to an email or a form on a web page—is the cleverest solution yet, but still doesn’t quite hit the mark. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-copy-and-paste-now-working-between-safari-and-ma-5107138/ As you saw in the demo video, Pastebud works via two Javascript bookmarklets that you save to your Safari browser…
As expected, The Sharper Image is going to relaunch as a virtual brand. Now we know that the launch will take place at CES 2009 with 20 new products. https://gizmodo.com/sharper-image-rises-from-the-ashes-as-a-brand-only-5019955 This time around they appear to be focusing their efforts on devices like iPod-integrated audio systems as opposed to the crazy expensive massaging chairs and…
For some reason, Russian entrepreneur and famed sequins underpants collector Oleg Teterin, thinks that he has the right to trademark emoticons. But don’t fret: this brilliant genius will let individuals use 🙂 for free. I want to highlight that this is only directed at corporations, companies that are trying to make a profit without the…
I’ve always liked the PSP hardware, but iterations like the PSP-3000 are failing to excite me. I just need something new. Unfortunately, Sony claims to not be working on a PSP sequel at this time. From SCEE President David Reeves: No, there are currently no plans for a PSP2. I go to Tokyo quite a…
The PlayStation Home Open Beta is out, and it’s simply the best way to taste what Sony has in store for the PS3 over the coming years. Here are the ten things you should know. https://gizmodo.com/playstation-home-open-beta-is-out-now-5107585 1) PlayStation Home is out, but in Open Beta status. If the world of Home feels sparse or buggy,…
Hackers in Brazil have managed to break into the computerized system that tracks quotas for logging companies, allowing for the illegal logging and smuggling of nearly 1.7 million cubic meters of wood. The haven’t gotten away with it, however, as Brazil has been trying to crack down on illegal logging. Now there are 107 companies…
We’ve all heard about Obama’s YouTube addresses, but even a popular President Elect has to compete for clicks using cleavage, kittens and funny dance moves. (video after jump – beware, big braziered breasts be ahead) https://gizmodo.com/obamas-first-weekly-youtube-address-5088594 I wouldn’t mind seeing Obama up the ante a bit by introducing Biden as his own Ed McMahon. [via…
Aside from its wretched battery life, I dig the G1 hardware. But the first shots of the OPhone, Lenovo’s Android phone for China Mobile, are making me sad I’m not in Shanghai with Elaine. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-buy-gadgets-in-china-and-not-get-screwed-5058737 We knew Lenovo was planning on bringing out one of the first Chinese Android pieces, we just didn’t know it…
Guys, I found a great deal for people looking for a last-minute Christmas present! The Virtual GT Racing Simulator, which usually retails for $19,700, is on sale for a mere $9,800! How can you resist? The Virtual GT Racing Simulator has a 500W speaker system, a 4-corner independent suspension, a MasterCraft racing seat, a force-feedback…
The Z-Nano mouse is claiming smallest optical mouse in the world: it’s about the size of the finger you will use to daintily stab at its buttons. See it in diminutive action. Yes, it is clear that the threshold of practicality here has been violated. [TechEBlog via BBG]
That Radioshack ad featuring the $99 3G-equipped Acer Aspire One? That was real. And so was AT&T’s wishfully priced mandatory 2-year data plan. https://gizmodo.com/radioshack-to-sell-acer-aspire-one-for-100-with-at-t-d-5105323 The 3G Aspire One goes on sale December 14th, and it looks to be a Radioshack exclusive for the time being. Packed with the standard 8.9″ screen, 1GB of RAM, and…
Xmas nerdgasm! Earthlings, behold the best Xmas tree ever, decorated using every single sci-fi electronic figure in the Universe, as you’ll see in the video. From Star Wars to Star Trek, the mind boggles. Sci-Fi Xmas Tree: The Movie Sci-Fi Xmas Tree: Bonus All the ornaments The tree belongs to own of our dearest commenters…
Not that I have cubicle-mates anymore, but back when I was in an office I would’ve loved this chair. No, I don’t want to talk to you about Perez Hilton! Leave me alone! The Workbay Chair is designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra, and comes with a high backrest that acts as blinders…
Hey Chen Chen, It’s been a few days since I’ve written, but first off, let me say how HAPPY I am right now. The Giz Gallery was more fun and better received than I’d expected. And Funde Razor SF, done with Wired and Boing Boing Gadgets and Kotaku last night was amazing, too. I’m a…
A Beijing man has opened a restaurant themed after his favorite MMORPG: World of Warcraft. After chomping down food, inspired by dishes from Azeroth, customers can log on at various terminals to play WoW. He doesn’t half-ass the WoW-themed décor either. The entrance is a real-life recreation of the opening animation from the game. The…
A Chinese teacher has found the cure for Internet addiction, and for just 30,000 RMB (roughly $4,380), he’ll make sure your youngster beats his or her LOLcat macro cravings. His remedy: studying Chinese classics. An Deyi runs a home school (or boot camp) that focuses on traditional Chinese learning. An’s method to help Internet junkies…
Behind this monkey’s disheveled smile lies a discreet webcam. He clings on to a pencil holder, handy for that USB pencil sharpener you bought during the last Woot-Off, with a special message: “Happy every day.” https://gizmodo.com/the-last-usb-peripheral-you-will-ever-need-inail-isha-137322 With a resolution of 800×600 pixels, the webcam will serve your basic Skype needs, even though I’m sure that’s…
Last night I noticed Firefox didn’t yet have “Gizmodo” in its dictionary. Curiosity led me to right-click over the red line to see what words it suggested I use instead. All four were awesome: Yes, Firefox thinks that, instead of typing the name of our beloved publication, I should instead choose from Gizzard, Quasimodo, Commodore…
Believe it or not, there’s a site dedicated to deceive kids into thinking that Santa Claus exists: Send photo, pay $10 and they insert Santa. Can you guess what Santa is doing here? 1. Where the fuck did they put that whisky bottle for “daddy”? 2. Rudolph, treat me with love. 3. First your wife,…