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These new SkullCandy Double Agent headphones are neat because they directly read from an SD card, without the price of Bluetooth headphones or the need for an MP3 player. They hold any size SD card, feature a rechargable battery, come in three colors, and have side controls. How or why these were kept so low…
A prototype flying car, dubbed Sky Commuter Aircraft, has been listed for sale on eBay. The vehicle, which has an electric gas assisted lexan bubble canopy, electric controlled directional driving and landing lights, electric joystick, dual foot pedals for double pilot based controls and an advanced Carbonfiber and Kevlar front dash shell, marks the potential…
Spotted on the floor of CES by Kotaku, Fenda’s “On Play” 2.1 speaker system has speakers that resemble a Wii Nunchuk and a subwoofer that looks like the Wii itself. In addition to having a dock for the Wii to sit on, Kotaku’s Michael McWhertor says the speakers sound pretty good and will only cost…
While much of the internet may be up in arms over Richard Blakeley’s recent IR-induced video stunt, a 14-year-old boy from Poland allegedly took an IR hack to more tragic proportions this week, and has been accused of hacking a standard TV remote to override track switching at rail junctions in the city of Lodz.…
The Noisy Instrument won’t hook into your iPod, but it will, completely without a power source, reproduce the soothing sounds of the ocean at any time and any place (ala seashell). From Jun Murakoshi Design, here’s hoping that their next concept continues with the oceanic retreat theme and is called something along the lines of,…
If you dig air guitars, then you will flip over this (expired) dealzmodo. Offered in the UK’s Glasgow City Centre in promotion with a radio station launch, visitors could snag a free air guitar. Hell, they could take more than one. Just look at that huge inventory! [frederiksamuel via inventorspot] https://gizmodo.com/belt-buckle-senses-your-air-rocking-via-magic-pick-342425
While the PlayStation 3 cost Sony somewhere around $800 when it was launched in Nov. 2006, Sony has told Business Week that the PS3 now costs about $400 to produce—or right around the retail price of their 40GB console (and frankly, the 80GB version can’t be costing Sony much more). While the news in no…
When the Gizmodo Crew isn’t working, their favorite hobby is to pretend they are a world famous F1 pit crew. So when CES was finally over, they headed over to the BMW booth to test their pit stopin’, tire changin’ skills. With teams of two on each side of the BMW F1 car, the Giz…
Asus promised us long ago that their Eee PCs would be available in a variety of colors, but for whatever reason (we’re guessing that reason is the Eee PC’s successful sales) Asus has taken their time colorizing the $399 Eee PC that most of us want, instead offering us only the $299 and $350 Surf…
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Click to viewWe’ve shown you snippets throughout the week, but we wanted you to have access to the full 20 minutes, too, so you can catch every little nugget from the conversation, and see how the chat evolved to the point where Bill could be frank and open about all things Microsoft. It’s in YouTube…
This 62-in-1 USB hub can read just about any memory card you can throw at it, and maybe some that don’t even exist. Seriously, I had no idea that there were even this many formats out there. It also features an internal 3.5″ connect bay, USB, Firewire and SATA slots, and audio in / out.…
The new Flashlight DVR Compact Digital Video Recorder from Swann is not the first time we have come across a flashlight with a built-in DVR, but it is certainly the most technologically advanced version to date. The device features a camcorder, still camera, built-in mic, high strength alloy case, and night vision technology. https://gizmodo.com/flashlight-video-camera-for-the-perverts-toolkit-270146 It…
A full-scale Gundam robot is one thing, but how much would it actually cost to build one that could actually walk? According to an estimate published on the SciencePortal website run by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, the total cost for parts alone would be $725,000,000. That figure would not include labor, fancy weaponry,…
Jackets that incorporate MP3 players are nothing new, but my guess is that only the MP3 Lederhosen and Hunting Jacket can compete with this “Smart Jacket” in terms of sheer weirdness. Actually, MP3 Lederhosen is far weirder than this, but I digress… https://gizmodo.com/fingers-on-with-the-mp3-lederhosen-and-hunting-jacket-295908 Basically, the Smart Jacket is a vest that features built-in shoulder speakers,…
Although there has been no official confirmation as of yet, it appears that Nintendo will not allow Lucas Arts to develop a Wiimote Lightsaber because it is worried about injuries that may result from “bat like” attachments. While I understand Nintendo’s predicament, they are going to have to stop changing our diapers sometime. Just slap…
What better way to retain your masculinity whilst preparing some fruity, girly, mixed drink than to put it in a specially designed blender that can be attached to a standard cordless drill? Perfect for use on a boat, on a construction site, or during any other manly activity. People will surely say, “look at that…
CES, it takes a toll on you. Sometimes, you need a break. So Jason, Mark and I decided that on the last day of CES, we’d also go check out AVN, the NSFW porn convention that happens at the same time as CES. I was kind of apprehensive at first, as I thought I would…
You don’t have to be the kind of guy who wears sweaters around his neck, owns tiny dogs and has friends named Chazz to enjoy great art. With the world of electronics expanding at such a rapid pace, it is no wonder that more and more artists are using gadgets as a medium for their…
According to the manufacturer’s website, the Manfrotto 797 Modo Pocket Camera Mount is billed as “the worlds smallest tripod,” which is a bit disconcerting seeing how it only has two legs. Nonetheless, it appears to be a cool little device. The hinged design allows you to adjust camera angles, and it is small enough to…
