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XM is Down, Blame Opie & Anthony (not really)

Some shit is going down at XM today. Apparently one of the satellites has lost its downlinking capability and XM is currently working to resolve the issue. Our buddy Ryan at Orbitcast is also reporting that repeaters are down due to a “software upgrade.” Some have heard that it may be fixed within hours or…

Gadgets Travis Hudson

Poll: TiVo Series 3 vs. Vista CableCARD Media Centers

With CableCARD HD Media Centers finally shipping, consumers have a tough choice on their hands. Do they go with the cheaper, yet still pricey, TiVo Series 3 (our review here)? Or do they splurge and get the feature-filled CableCARD Vista Media Center (our video preview above)? It’s tough to choose. https://gizmodo.com/cablecard-media-centers-shipping-get-a-sneak-peek-now-261816 For people like Dave…

Tech News Jason Chen

Quick News: AllofMP3.com Raid and More

The little phone provider that could, Alltel Wireless, was picked up for a very respectable $27.5 billion. Surprisingly, Verizon didn’t end up being the admirer, it turned out to be a combination of investors, TPG & GS Capital. There’s a new place to properly recycle your old computers now, Staples. For $10 they’ll take any…

Tech News Ben Longo art by Loren Long

LED Graduation Mortar Board Mod

Graduation is something I thought I would never see hacked, until now. David Worden recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin and hacked up his mortar board to have blinking LEDs. While other people think they are crafty by writing “Hi Mom” on their cap, Worden showed them all up with this LED mod. His…

Gadgets Travis Hudson

How to Comment: Doin’ it Yourself

As you probably know, I went to Maker Faire this weekend with Lam and a few other familiar faces. But that’s not all! Because it’s getting so warm here in San Mateo, people are going out on rented motor boats and kayaks and all kinds of boats on the man-made lakes here. https://gizmodo.com/maker-faire-roundup-look-at-all-the-fun-262180 There’s one…

Tech News Jason Chen

What to Expect from Dell’s Ubuntu Machines (Hint: It’s Fantastic for Linux Users Who Don’t Buy Dell)

Now that Dell’s on the verge of shipping Ubuntu-installed computers, potential Linux converters could have some questions as to what they’re getting when they buy the package. Dell’s got some answers. https://gizmodo.com/official-dell-to-ship-ubuntu-installed-computers-256637 First off, Dell’s going to be shipping the default install of Ubuntu. However, when it comes to drivers, they’re going to be supporting…

Tech News Jason Chen

Fat Joe Reviews the Helio Ocean

What has the world come to? Why is Fat Joe trying to do our job and review the Helio Ocean? We’re not going out and mackin’ on the ladies and rapping it up. C’mon Fat Joe, stick to what you know! Wide scrizzle fo life. Helio Ocean walkthrough with Fat Joe [Boy Genius]

Tech News Jason Chen

Korea Ups the Ante in Future Robot Wars With Japan

Things are shaping up for an eventual Korea vs. Japan robot wars in the next 20 to 30 years, and Korea is getting ready with a robot that keeps your home safe. Unlike previous robots, this one from KornTech (snicker, snicker) is named Rogun and has high-end face tracking software, which means it can both…

Tech News Jason Chen

Mio’s Widescreen C520 GPS Takes on the TomTom One XL

The folks at Mio took the wraps off their latest GPS unit this morning, unveiling the new DigiWalker C520. The slick little unit sells for $399 and comes packed with everything from Bluetooth to a 4.3-inch widescreen LCD. Does it deserve a spot on your dashboard? Check out the gallery and our quick take after…

Gadgets Louis Ramirez

Sexy Sony VAIO TZ90 Solid-State Laptop Now Shipping

Remember that sexy Sony VAIO TZ90 tenth-anniversary laptop we showed you last week? It’s now a shipping product, complete with that 32GB of solid-state storage tucked inside. The carbon fiber notebook with its 10.4-inch screen and 1GB of RAM is a bit pricey, though—it’ll cost you just shy of $3K. But at 2.25 lb. and…

Tech News Charlie White

Gizmodo Staff Moving On Up

The winds of change are gusting to 50 knots here at the Giz, with one veteran moving up and another departing. Charlie White, who’s been at Gizmodo since November, 2005, is getting a long-overdue move to Senior Associate Editor, for his unbeatable combination of technical knowledge, fine prose and unending energy. This is as good…

Tech News Brian Lam

Electronic Roll-up Go Board

Go may not be very popular here in the US, but that didn’t stop me from actually taking a few lessons when I was a kid (ladies, quit knocking down my door). Plus, it didn’t stop this guy from designing an electronic roll-up Go board. Shaped like a roll of parchment when contracted, the Go…

Tech News Jason Chen

Future Shock – Skin Color (1972)

Below is a short clip from the 1972 paleo-futuristic documentary Future Shock. This segment focuses on the prospect of changing your skin color. Will the human race emerge in a range of brilliant colors? Given the choice, would we want to look alike or different? What is beautiful? You can find Future Shock on the…

Tech News Matt Novak

NoseFrida Lets You (Yes, You) Suck Snot Out of Your Child’s Nose

Sweden is known for two things: supermodels and apparently, snot suckers, since this nasal aspirator has been used by “Swedish Moms and Dads for years.” Basically, if your child is refusing to blow their nose, jam the $15 NoseFrida against their nostril (but not inside) and start sucking on the end to pull out all…

Gadgets Matt Buchanan

Maker Faire Roundup – Look at All the Fun!

Hey folks, while you were busy doing chores and spending time with the kids, we were off galavanting around Maker Faire in San Mateo with all kinds of crazy craftsmen! We know you couldn’t be there yourselves, so live vicariously through our pictures. https://gizmodo.com/giz-hearts-makers-faire-261895 Some of our favorites: •The guys from Eepybird (Coke + Mentos)…

Tech News Jason Chen

80GB PlayStation 3 Exists, But Only in South Korea

Remember that rumor about the 80GB PS3? Well, it’s becoming pretty solid since Sony of South Korea just announced that they’re shipping out an 80GB version for the Korean market. https://gizmodo.com/rumor-sony-80gb-ps3-elite-coming-247994 As for Japan, the US and everywhere else? We’re just going to have to wait. Damn, first Starcraft II, then this? Koreans are making…

Tech News Jason Chen

Chinese Amycoll PS3 Cannot Possibly Plagiarize Any More

There’s two types of “homage” that we usually see from Chinese vendors. First, the Meizu type, who grab the look and feel and some functionality from other products but make them into something pretty respectable. Then, there’s the Amycoll PS3. https://gizmodo.com/meizu-minione-specs-revealed-its-actually-got-some-jui-261388 First, there’s the obvious “Amycoll” instead of Samsung’s Anycall. Then there’s the even more…

Gadgets Jason Chen

Coolness Roundup: Home Theater Revolution Afoot?

Check out Episode 88 of the Coolness Roundup with Gizmodo’s Charlie White and Sci Fi Tech’s Stephen Schleicher talking about how the latest NVIDIA cards might shift the balance of convergence in the home theater. They also dive into a couple of TiVo updates, and talk about JVC’s latest hard drive-based HD camcorder. Things really…

Tech News Charlie White

Talking Crotches Now Protected from Deadly Cellphones

We know a lot of guys whose crotches do the thinking for them, but we’ve yet to see anyone pressing a cellphone up against the old ‘nads for a cellphone conversation. If there are such people, here’s some radiation-proof underwear that’ll keep those balls protected from deadly radiation, keeping their billions and billions of delicate…

Tech News Charlie White

USB Mini Fridge Chills Drinks Fast Right at Your Desk

Plug this USB mini fridge into your PC, and Brando says you’ll have that drink chilled down to 8.5°C (that’s 47°F for us Luddite Americans) after five minutes. Plunk down your $33 and you get this tiny plastic refrigerator that’s reminiscent of those old-fashioned Coke machines. Too bad there’s not a Coca-Cola logo across the…

Gadgets Charlie White

XM is Down, Blame Opie & Anthony (not really)

Poll: TiVo Series 3 vs. Vista CableCARD Media Centers

Quick News: AllofMP3.com Raid and More

LED Graduation Mortar Board Mod

How to Comment: Doin’ it Yourself

What to Expect from Dell’s Ubuntu Machines (Hint: It’s Fantastic for Linux Users Who Don’t Buy Dell)

Fat Joe Reviews the Helio Ocean

Korea Ups the Ante in Future Robot Wars With Japan

Mio’s Widescreen C520 GPS Takes on the TomTom One XL

Sexy Sony VAIO TZ90 Solid-State Laptop Now Shipping

Gizmodo Staff Moving On Up

Electronic Roll-up Go Board

Future Shock – Skin Color (1972)

NoseFrida Lets You (Yes, You) Suck Snot Out of Your Child’s Nose

Maker Faire Roundup – Look at All the Fun!

80GB PlayStation 3 Exists, But Only in South Korea

Chinese Amycoll PS3 Cannot Possibly Plagiarize Any More

Coolness Roundup: Home Theater Revolution Afoot?

Talking Crotches Now Protected from Deadly Cellphones

USB Mini Fridge Chills Drinks Fast Right at Your Desk

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