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Hey Jason, Chris and I got into NY yesterday and haven’t really stopped moving since then. The Gizmodo Gallery has been a huge success so far, especially with Phil Torrone from Make doing free laser etchings all day for anyone who brought him a graphic and a gadget to tattoo. But setup, well, it took…
I’m no memory or brain expert, only barely having the necessary equipment, but this perfect episodic memory post on BoingBoing got me thinking about memory and how technology will alter it in the future. To summarize, Jill Price, 42, can remember everything from the year 1980 on. This is fine if she wants to remember…
The Sanyo R227 isn’t an entirely new product, but it’s new to us in the US. A Wi-Fi-based radio, the R227 allows users to scan for internet music just like they would FM. Preloaded with a worldwide database of genre-sorted channels, the R227 can also be programmed with any stations it may be missing. And…
Now that winter weather is upon us, it is time to shore up those cold air leaks. That’s where Black and Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector comes in handy. Instead of your current method of waking around the house licking your finger and sticking it the air, the leak detector takes a more high tech approach…
It’s almost cruel of us to post about the Schöpfer Oculus, a 250-foot luxury yacht inspired by an oceanic fish. With room for 12 people to comfortably cruise at 25 knots, the rear of the Oculus remains open like a gigantic jaw that’s eating the passengers alive in luxury. And what appears to be a…
PB&J, tables and chairs, liquor and swimming, jogging and gaming—these are matches made in heaven. Fortunately, the Jog has you covered with the whole jogging and gaming thing. The Jog attaches to your belt and connects between your Wii or PS2 and the controller—forcing you to jog in place in order to move your character…
Smartphone users have noticed that we’ve transitioned our mobile site into a more compact, “mobile friendly” version. You can still view the original site via the “classic” link, but we want your input. Do you like it? Have you seen any bugs or quirks? What can we do better? Does it not work on your…
This Dal Dal lamp is a lot like the Nabaztag bunny, which uses Wi-Fi to relay information from the internet into meatspace. Except this looks a lot classier. There aren’t that many details about the Dal Dal available, but it’s supposed to relay information from the internet into various colors. What information, we’re not sure,…
Need yet another excuse to get over to the Gizmodo Gallery? Well, Phil Torrone from Make is here with his laser etching setup, and he’s been pumping out awesome free etches all day long. https://gizmodo.com/at-gizmodo-gallery-free-diy-laser-etching-5098617 Phil is only here tonight, so if you want to get your computer or phone etched, come down now. He…
Using text message instructions from a colleague, a British surgeon in the Congo successfully amputated the gangrenous collarbone and shoulder blade of an unfortunate teenager who had his arms torn off in an accident. The surgeon, David Nott, texted his colleague back in the UK as he was far more knowledgeable about the procedures required…
As a lazy writer who is occasionally forced to interview an actual person, I still haven’t found the perfect solution to transcribing phone interviews without doing it myself. But a service called Cogi looks promising. For $30/month you can record all of your calls through the Cogi website or a dial-in number—up to 1000 minutes…
I no longer fear getting old now that researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed Mamoru-Kun—a robot that helps elderly people find lost objects and remember to take their medication. Once users register objects with Mamoru-Kun or “little protector,” the device will constantly monitor them in a specific area using several cameras. If the…
This week at Uncrate: We enjoy the wintery outdoors on Mad River Rocket Sleds, take care of some household handiwork with the Craftsman Nextec Hammerhead Auto Hammer, and spread the seasonal cheer with the 2008 MoMA Holiday Card Collection. We also keep our yards in check with the Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder Vacuum, keep our…
I may not be all that light on my feet, but if there’s one place that I dominate, it’s the refrigerator. These Shuriken Magnets are perfect for the refrigerator or any other place you’d like to send a message. Just place a shuriken (magnet) in your hand, flick the wrist and…WHUTING! Pick up Billy at…
While an off-the-shelf chemistry set of today consists of little more than baking soda, some vinegar and a plastic volcano, old sets were filled with good stuff, like explosive nitrates and deadly cyanide compounds. MAKE has a tutorial, or series of tutorials even, on how to build your own ballsy chemistry set. For instance, pick…
If you are looking for an alternative to wall mounting your flat panel TV, the asymmetric design of the Hollywood and Dolce Vita stands from Cattelan Italia are one stylish (but expensive) option. The Hollywood unit can accommodate flat-panel LCD or Plasma televisions up to 42″ wide while the Dolce Vita handles smaller sets up…
Hurricanes, as we’ve seen, can wreak serious havoc when they strike populated areas. We’ve never had control over them before, but one researcher thinks they could be broken up with F-4 fighter jets. In theory, sending in a pair of the jets to do loops around the eye of the hurricane while it’s still out…
If you’re not already on your way to the NOW OPEN Gizmodo Gallery to see all of the amazing gadgets we’ve brought together, here’s another reason to come: sweet prize giveaways. https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-gallery-is-open-live-streaming-webcam-5101932 Here’s how it works—donate over $10 or bring a brand new toy for Toys for Tots, and you’ll be entered into the drawing…
In a new turn of events after the judge dismissed Psystar’s anti-trust claims, Apple is now on the offensive, accusing them of being associated with a group of shady John Does breaking the law: https://gizmodo.com/apple-gets-judge-to-dismiss-psystars-antitrust-counterc-5092638 18. On information and belief, persons other than Psystar are involved in Psystar’s unlawful and improper activities described in this…
There are a lot of $200-$300 point and shoots on the market right now, and there’s no way the test display at Best Buy is going to tell you which to buy. How is elbowing other shoppers while analyzing your hasty snapshots on a 3-inch, low-rez screen going to help you make an informed buying…