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LiveScribe Smartpen

The LiveScribe Smartpen is about to make its appearance at the D conference, but we wanted to remind you about the coverage we did last night. Hop on over to this post and see for yourself. It’s no smart table, but a smart pen’s not too shabby either. https://gizmodo.com/livescribe-smartpen-links-your-scribbles-with-audio-not-264302 LiveScribe [Gizmodo]

Tech News Jason Chen

Meeting Steve Jobs

I bumped into Steve Jobs in the hall a little while ago, on the way to lunch at All Things D. He’s taller than I thought he would be, and pretty tanned. Hawaii. I go to introduce myself and then think that he’s probably busy and doesn’t want to be mobbed. I go get some…

Tech News Brian Lam

MLB Calls Foul on Slingbox Placeshifting, Pitches the “L” Word

For being “America’s favorite pastime,” the MLB is apparently populated by a bunch of whiners. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Esq., the league’s legal vultures have begun circling around Slingbox because of its ability to placeshift games. Yeah, that’s right. When you’re on the road and just want to catch your home team’s game via…

Gadgets Matt Buchanan

Cellphone Cellphone Straps: Volume 8

You’ve seen the cellphone charms that look like a miniature version of your actual phone before, but Strap-ya’s just released a new batch of phones for your miniaturization needs. https://gizmodo.com/the-cellphone-cellphone-charm-210722 Most of these phones are Japanese, but we do see a couple RAZRs and possibly some Sony Ericssons in there too. All of them actually…

Tech News Jason Chen

Solar Powered LED Tent Houses Six, Provides Eight Hours of Light

The only time we’ve been camping is, well, never, so this solar powered LED tent isn’t quite for us. But those of you who like to get some outdoors time with your family yet still want to keep enough light to play some Go Fish at night should look into this LED tent. It’s $230,…

Tech News Jason Chen

Sushi Robots Will Destroy Us All, Make Delicious Sushi

We’re not sure this these sushi robots are for “home use,” but who wouldn’t want their own mechanical man making sushi for them? The various rice-ball-forming machines make anywhere from 850 balls an hour up to 1200 balls an hour, and the various parts of the sushi robot lineup make 2000 to 3000 pieces an…

Tech News Jason Chen

How to Comment: Avatars

Hey folks! You know those avatars that haven’t updated in forever on your Gizmodo comments? They’re fixed! Yep, you can go ahead and go to your profile (see here for instructions), change your avatar, and it’ll finally show up next to your comments. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-comment-tools-263930 Still don’t know how to comment? Here’s how: 1) Click on…

Tech News Jason Chen

How to Expedite Geek Squad Issues the Consumerist Way

Giz readers (or their families) have probably had more than a few dealings with Best Buy’s Geek Squad, so that’s why we’re pointing you to this consumerist post on how to get stuff resolved. The Geek Squad CEO dropped them a line on how to get your service-issue complaint directly to him and other execs…

Tech News Jason Chen

Vehicle Gauge Racing Sim Hardware Mod

If you are a racing sim junkie, like this guy, this mod is sure to make your ears perk. Actual, real in-car gauges were removed from a vehicle and somehow, someway modded to connect to a PC via USB and actually function with a racing wheel and pedals. From the discussion over at YouTube it…

Tech News Travis Hudson

CD to iPod Ripping iLoad Reviewed (Verdict: Only For People Who Hate Computers)

The only type of person who would use the iLoad by Wingspan is the person who either hates computers or doesn’t know how to use them. The device takes in your iPod, then rips CDs into digital form and loads them onto your iPod. No PC required. Crunchgear took one for a spin, and thought…

Tech News Jason Chen

Ultimate Launch Wrap-Up: Palm’s New Foleo Does What Exactly?

OK, so the rumors weren’t rumors, just little wispy truths that have been confirmed by one big announcement: Palm has indeed built some kind of crazy laptop-like friend for the Treo, called Foleo. Suffice it to say, the initial reaction has not been overwhelmingly positive. We handed you the press release and specs and even…

Tech News Wilson Rothman

Fire-Safe Cigarettes to Keep Idiots Alive a Bit Longer

How many stupid people have started fires by falling asleep while smoking a cigarette? One might see this as Darwinism in action, but apparently the bleeding hearts over in Europe think differently. They’ve developed “fire-safe” cigarettes that put themselves out after a minute or two when not being smoked. Whatever, if cigarette smokers were so…

Gadgets Adam Frucci

Official: Third Party iPhone Apps Later This Year

Click to viewFrom the D Conference Q&A: https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-at-d-now-264586 Question: We’d love to write apps. Will it open up? Steve Jobs: This is a very important trade-off between security and openness. We want both. We’ve got good ideas, and sometime later this year, we can open it up to third-party apps…

Tech News Jason Chen

Closer Than We Think! Lunar Mailbag (1960)

This Closer Than We Think! strip ran in the December 25, 1960 Chicago Tribune. Chistmas cards of the future may be transmitted electronically. The post office is studying the use of space technology for quick movement of endless quantities of mail between widely separated points. To do this, microwave stations would be set up. Envelopes…

Tech News Matt Novak

The Gear Clock

If your clock’s going to be made out of gears, why not just expose all the gears and make it part of the design? That’s exactly what these folks did, which makes for a quite sexy clock design that gives your bedroom that much more of an industrial look. [Coolest Gadgets via Oh Gizmo via…

Tech News Jason Chen

Steve Jobs at D Now

[UPDATE Youtube on Apple TV. More Below] 12:15 We’re at the fluffy intro 12:21 WM When you made the change to Apple from Apple Computer, people wondered if it was the exit. Are you committed to computers? SJ Totally. WWDC is big. Leopard is coming in October. we love it. 12:22 WM Are you planning…

Tech News Brian Lam

YouTube on Apple TV – It’s Official

Click to view It goes live in a few weeks. Read more in the liveblog. https://gizmodo.com/steve-jobs-at-d-now-264586 All Things D at Giz [Gizmodo] YouTube Coming to Apple TV CUPERTINO, California-May, 30, 2007-Apple® today announced that it’s bringing the Internet’s most popular originally-created content from YouTube to the living room with Apple TV™. Beginning in mid-June, Apple…

Tech News Brian Lam

Quick News: Vatican Goes Solar and More

Comcast was so close, they released a new service called TVplanner that allows you to search through you’re TV listings online. All seemed promising until we realized there isn’t any remote DVR programming. While the Catholic church may not believe in some forms of science, they do believe in solar power. The Vatican is tricking…

Tech News Blongo3

DRM-free iTunes Songs Have Embedded User Info

So now that you have iTunes Plus that means you can go ahead and download DRM-free songs. Awesome, right? Yes, it’s very awesome. But if you thought that meant you could now buy songs from iTunes and then torrent them to help your ratio at Senor Sleazy’s Pirate Palace, you might want to hold off.…

Tech News Adam Frucci

How to Build a Tetris Shelf

We’ve shown you those Tetris shelves a couple times over the years now, but they’re still really, really expensive to the point where you’d have to live inside it in lieu of an actual apartment. Here’s how you can build your own on the cheap. https://gizmodo.com/return-of-revenge-of-tetris-shelves-in-color-172686 Instructables’ guide to building your own Tetris shelves costs…

Tech News Jason Chen

LiveScribe Smartpen

Meeting Steve Jobs

MLB Calls Foul on Slingbox Placeshifting, Pitches the “L” Word

Cellphone Cellphone Straps: Volume 8

Solar Powered LED Tent Houses Six, Provides Eight Hours of Light

Sushi Robots Will Destroy Us All, Make Delicious Sushi

How to Comment: Avatars

How to Expedite Geek Squad Issues the Consumerist Way

Vehicle Gauge Racing Sim Hardware Mod

CD to iPod Ripping iLoad Reviewed (Verdict: Only For People Who Hate Computers)

Ultimate Launch Wrap-Up: Palm’s New Foleo Does What Exactly?

Fire-Safe Cigarettes to Keep Idiots Alive a Bit Longer

Official: Third Party iPhone Apps Later This Year

Closer Than We Think! Lunar Mailbag (1960)

The Gear Clock

Steve Jobs at D Now

YouTube on Apple TV – It’s Official

Quick News: Vatican Goes Solar and More

DRM-free iTunes Songs Have Embedded User Info

How to Build a Tetris Shelf

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

‘Supergirl’ Will Feature David Corenswet’s Superman in a Sort of Big Brother Role

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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