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Apple Insider has sources who say the Newton-esque tablets Apple are working on will not be announced at Macworld 2008. The unnamed tipsters say there are challenges in the development stages similar to problems which arose with the iPhone last year. And as proof that the Macworld madness is nearing, Apple Insider also received a…
Amid the 16 new Sony camcorders at this show, the HDR-S12 is the best HDD model they make, with a Carl Zeiss lens, 5.1 Dolby surround, 120GB of space, 1080p resolution, and face detection during video. It also take 5mp native photos and simultaneous slow motion (240fps) and regular movies. Not bad. [Sony Camcorder Line]…
Blasting HDTV from one place to another without wires is a revolutionary concept that made evolutionary strides at CES 2008. We found numerous companies showing the technology that’s able to move luscious HDTV video either across the room, or in some instances, through walls and around the house. Some of these systems are shipping soon,…
The September 17, 1939 Montana Standard (Butte, MT) ran an article titled, “Foolproof Weatherman of 1989.” Excerpts along with the article in its entirety appear below. My apologies to Pittsburgh. Weather for November: First to tenth, rainy with some snow or sleet; tenth to twentieth, mostly fair, with frost and probably a severe freeze in…
Dog or cat hair problems? The Pet Furminator somehow gets to the undercoat where hair is matted, leaving the shiny topcoat untouched. Looks like a great way to solve that problem of furballs and hairs sticking to everything in your abode, including you. Or, you could solve the problem by just not living with a…
Adding more gasoline to the whole format war bonfire, Sony Pictures Television has announced that they will start distributing movies online using the DivX format. The files wil play in DivX Certified devices, including the recently updated PlayStation 3 as well as the updated Xbox 360. This, and not Blu-ray vs HD DVD, is the…
You’re telling us you can’t get enough of the booth babedom, so we found a few more shots from the letches at Think Computers. Check out this drop-dead gorgeous woman here up front, along with two more on the next page—but you’ll have to mosey on over to the Think Computers site for 29 more.…
When I came across this custom Master Chief transformer, I have to admit that my heat skipped a beat. If yours did too, you are a huge geek and we love you for it. And the best part is you can actually own this bad boy if you are up to the task of outbidding…
Most coffee you get on the road tastes like creek mud, so take along this $140 Handpresso, your own portable manual espresso maker that’ll press out some skull-popping brew in no time flat. Let’s see a video of the thing in action: Just add a single-serve pod of finely ground burnt coffee beans and hot…
Okay SK8rZ, save up your mom’s pennies, because here comes the Photo Light Skateboard, lighting up sidewalks and metal stair railings with enough LEDs to illuminate that Christmas tree sitting on the curb. Between 29 and 54 LEDs draw attention to you, but it’ll cost you $110 to $200 for the privilege of riding atop…
The words “Tata Nano” have nothing to do with tiny music players, but the car going by that name’s price and size are still nearly small enough to dance on the head of a pin. Introduced in India for $2500, another feature of the car worthy of the word “nano” is probably going to be…
Click to viewIf you wanted to know how Apple’s iPhone ordering and paying patent could work in Starbucks, check these amazing screens created by designer Phil Lu. They not only look like the real thing, but the most impressive thing is that they were actually made before the Apple patent was publicized: https://gizmodo.com/apple-patent-shows-ordering-paying-by-iphone-and-queu-338555 We asked…
The Matrix M6001 watch reminds us of a perfectly restored 1960 Ford we were riding around in at CES this week, with its shiny dashboard and retro speedometer numerals. Unlike most gimmicky watches from the East, this $74 one’s easy to decipher. Bonus pic on the next page: Take your pick of band colors to…
Garmin’s trying to catch some of the Apple buzz for the upcoming Macworld next week, code-naming its latest software project “Bobcat” and being all secretive about it and stuff. There’s no indication of what the software will do, but all guesses are welcome. We’ll go first: How about some GPS action for the iPhone? No,…
Updated after the jump The end of the war is near: Hollywood insider Daily Variety has confirmed that Universal will no longer exclusively support HD DVD. Following Warner’s defection to Blu-ray and reports on the clause that allows Paramount to publish Blu-ray titles too, the end of Universal’s exclusivity deal may be one blow too…
Click to view Maybe we missed the MTube at CES because at 3.34 x 3.34 x 0.78 inches and 5.3 ounces, this Linux-based WiMax- and Wi-Fi-enabled UMPC is the smallest “full featured” computer in the world. Or maybe because we ran out of time and had to run to the adult entertainment expo to keep…
This concept drawing of the Disneyland ride Rocket to the Moon was featured in the exhibition Behind the Magic – 50 Years of Disneyland and can be found in the book of the same name. The caption appears below. First opened in 1955 as “Rocket to the Moon,” this attraction was totally re-designed for the…
Wonder how we get the energy to pump out hundreds of posts from CES and AVN with only about four hours of sleep every night? Energizz, the new official drink of Gizzmodo. Energizz: Get Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Gizz.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of a mini microwave. But looking at this thing, I find it hard to justify spending $130 just so I can conveniently heat up some crappy instant coffee or some Ramen noodles at my desk. However, if the manufacturer decides to make a USB-powered version, we will…
A digital video recorder with built-in micro camera and high quality recorder disguised as a belt buckle that could make Chuck Norris proud? My life is now complete. Thanks to Ajoka and their full-color, sound-enabled Buckle DVR, now you too can be an spy, a private dick and a Geek Squad technician. Yes, it looks…
