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Apparently, developers have submitted over 10,000 apps to the App Store—which has motivated someone to create this wicked looking mosaic out of all the app icons (even the 9,900 or so crappy ones). Crappy apps aside, the result is definitely cool looking, and the creators were kind enough to offer up a high res version…
Apparently, some stalker or weasely Paparazzi photographer sneakily affixed a GPS transmitter on American Idol judge Simon Cowell’s Bentley. It’s a pretty weak move, both for Cowell’s privacy and for a public who doesn’t care about Simon Cowell’s whereabouts. Apparently, a leather-clad biker kept showing up everywhere Cowell went, so he had his car swept…
Amigos de Gizmodo, here’s a must-have gadget for any tourists wanting to cause a lasting sensation in Spanish-speaking countries: a keychain that emits useful expressions that will open doors everywhere you go. With the Palabra Graciosa (Gracious Word) keyring, you will not need to learn Spanish. Capable of saying “Hijo de Puta”, “Comemierda”, “Cabrón” and…
It may not be able to store an infinite amount of books, but this unique Platzhalter bookshelf can definitely help you accommodate your expanding collection by splitting into a “V” shape. https://gizmodo.com/infinity-bookcase-stores-finite-amount-of-books-is-inf-5092453 When the bookshelf does finally reach critical mass, the result is actually quite interesting (although, organizing the books properly could prove problematic). Unfortunately,…
If you’ve been missing out on SFII Turbo HD Remix’s amazing soundtrack because you’re being hit by the New Xbox Experience’s audio-killing HDMI bug, don’t worry, Microsoft says a patch is coming. https://gizmodo.com/new-xbox-experience-causing-hdmi-sound-loss-issues-5096014 Apparently, the problem comes from a new HDCP protocol (a DRM thing baked into HDMI) that some older integrated sound systems can’t…
Can you do this, Netflix, hmm? Blockbuster wants to bring its rival streaming movie service to your phone via Microsoft’s Live Mesh platform. The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Blockbuster (which calls the Big D home) is planning on upping the ante in its battle with Netflix by streaming its online offerings via Microsoft’s…
Quietly announced alongside the D90 back in August, Nikon is now selling their hot-shoe-mounted GP-1 geotagging device. https://gizmodo.com/nikon-d90-official-first-dslr-ever-with-hd-video-recor-5042209 Compatible with the D200, D3, D700, D90, D300 and D3X, the GP-1 is an absolutely no-frills peripheral featuring a couple of LEDs to signal GPS connectivity and not much else. Location information is added as metadata to…
Remember SED? It’s a display technology that promised to be as thin as LCD and as beautiful as CRT. Dropping jaws during 2006 press demonstrations, SED has since been buried by lawsuits. Now it’s back, maybe. Applied Nanotech filed a suit with Canon back in 2005, alleging that while their SED tech was legally licensed…
In theory, the VideoMan suit is designed to allow you to create public protest art on the go. In practice, it’ll get you beat up and robbed of all the fancy gear you have strapped to your back. The rig consists of a video camera, projector, large portable battery pack, power inverters, amplifiers and other…
Even if you have the still hands of Solid Snake on Diazepam, night shots with a cellphone camera will often turn out a blur. Night Camera detects motion and pulls the trigger when your shakies are at their steadiest. When you press the shutter button with Night Camera, the app starts taking accelerometer readings for…
Sure, the concept behind Whac-a-Mole makes a lot more sense. But what fun did anyone ever have spanking sense with a plastic mallet? Whac-a-Butt is a reinterpretation of the classic, featuring seven butts that must be whacked. With each successful butt hammering (the inclusion of a hammer in this set stinks a bit of anachronism,…
Along with the brand new touch N97, Nokia also unveiled new software at its Nokia World show in Spain today—bringing a free new version of Maps and updated email/IM services. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-n97-hands-on-the-first-high-end-n-series-touch-p-5100707 The new Maps 3.0 Beta adds 3D topography and landmarks for 216 cities, high-res satellite photos, improved pedestrian directions and better turn-by-turn support. You…
As if the 3,800-piece Lego Death Star wasn’t enough to get me excited, the Giz crew is going to be sporting Tokyoflash Watches at the Gizmodo Gallery. Not only we will have Tokyoflash watches a go go, but also a new Tokyo Watch that hasn’t been released yet, the Kisai Tenmetsu. (That’s not it above!)…
On one level, this video is fun because it explains how computers work in the most dumbed-down language imaginable. On another level, it’s from the 90s, the golden early age of the internet. And it’s aimed at the elderly, creating the trifecta. Yes, Surfing for Seniors is a real gem, explaining how computers work in…
Each passing holiday season has become a critical, missed chance for Sony to catch up with the Xbox 360, and it’s starting to become silly to say “maybe next year.” According to Microsoft reported retailer data, the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3 3:1 in the US on Black Friday. Needless to say, aside from sales…
If true, I love this: According to Pioneer, this 16-layer 400GB optical disc can be read in any normal Blu-ray player. And it’s only the beginning, because they have planned 1TB for 2013. The technology of the super multi-layer read-only disc is based on Blu-ray Disc (BD) with a breakthrough in material of reflective layers,…
One look at this conglomeration and you pretty much know it’s from Brando. Their latest clunky tech masterpiece is officially named a USB Notebook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5″ HDD. At its core, the system is a dual-fan USB-powered laptop cooler with extra USB ports. Enter Brando, and this simple device gets injected…
Another year, another demonstration of what’s going to doom our species. If 2007 brought us iPhones and Anna Nicole Smith’s boobs, global search in 2008 brings us Britney Spears and World Wrestling beating Obama. https://gizmodo.com/google-2007-vs-2001-world-turns-attention-to-iphone-b-330111 Much to Brian Lam’s heart content, that’s what Yahoo! Search says. Their top 10 searches are: https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-how-to-recreate-britneys-head-shaving-weekend-237895 • Britney Spears…
Far from the geriatric, overdesigned and unwieldy electric bikes available to date, the Optibike OB1 is built for proper biking enthusiasts. That is, proper biking enthusiasts with 13,000 spare American dollars. https://gizmodo.com/panasonic-makes-electric-bike-with-regenerative-braking-5022587 The OB1’s allure is twofold; the novel, compact electric drivetrain doesn’t necessarily steal the show from the rest of the finely equipped bike.…
The Apple Store now shows the Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic as available. Before they were listed as “coming soon”, but their ordering database now shows shipping in 7-10 days, even while their text description hasn’t been updated yet. [Apple]
