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I spy a red Zune! I spy a red Zune! And it doesn’t look like the work of those guys who paint Zunes red now! I’m not that into this gen of Zune, but I really do put for the effort for the ten readers who are kicking themselves for adopting “pre red era”. https://gizmodo.com/colorware-extends-paintjobs-to-zunes-261783…
The way Hollywood tells the story, if you step through a laser beam then you should expect and alarm to go off and everybody laughs or something. But the way the defense company Ionatron tells the story, if you step through a laser beam things are a lot worse than some bells ringing in your…
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy on a Saturday morning (and they’ve already finish mowing the lawn, sweeping the gutters and trimming the hedges) then this leaf blower-powered hovercraft construction project might be a good way to keep them busy so you can watch Saturday morning cartoons in peace. Just tell…
The 8-core NextDimension Pro and Evo really push the envelope of portability. But then again, the computers have 8 freakin’ cores. Based upon the Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 Series, the systems sip only 100W of processing power despite their beefy specs. And the briefcase-sized form comes in handy when you realize there’s room for 12…
With the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in full swing, we’re seeing some really fun designs floating around the web. These Button Lights are the product of Silvia Campan from the University of Bozen. We appreciate a design that not only unabashedly displays its wires, but one that is structured around the very idea. The…
Not so long ago, we were all hot and bothered over Dean Kamen’s new artificial arm planned for veterans who had lost a limb. But at the time all of our information was gleaned from a crappy audience camera filming the event. In this newly available video—shot just this week—the man himself explains his motivations…
In a web exclusive, Solutions is offering the $20 Sha-Poopie, an extending doggie doo catcher. Recommended use instructions include holding the pole “just so” while your dog does his business. Then, carefully, one pushes the poopie end into the ground to collapse the pole. Then, carfullyer, one places the lid on the bowl. Meanwhile, your…
That’s Lisa and yours truly at the Flickr/Yahoo! booth, where they’d take a polaroid and scan it using some custom ware on a Sharp photocopier directly to Flickr. And here’s my photo stream of 90 photos from the amazing and completely overwhelming Maker’s Faire. If you have the means, you HAVE to come by tomorrow.…
The Datel Drive Doctor is like a brain controlling parasite for your Wii. Attach the unit through a bit of soldering, and your PC can interface with the Wii directly through its USB port. What can you do from there? Lots. And just about nothing. While you can view the Wii’s data streams in real…
FACT: R2-D2 is the best character from the Star Wars franchise. FACT #2: T-shirts are the best form of fashion. Logically speaking, the rest kind of explains itself. We especially like that the R2-D2 hoodies and tees by Pleb because they tell of a more world-weary version of our favorite robot. He’s loved, he’s lost,…
Tomi T Ahonen, self-proclaimed “world’s leading 3G strategy consultant,” unabashedly declares: Much like the Western calendar marks time from before and after Jesus Christ, and how the computer world changed totally by the Macintosh—remembering that Windows is Microsoft’s copy of the Mac operating system—I am certain that the mobile telecoms world will count its time…
Proof positive that you can put any nostalgic piece of tech in a shoe and we’ll post it. Not for sale. Nintendo Gameboy Platform Shoes [newlaunches]
Justin.tv is a Giz fan, and I’m a Justin fan, so we’re going to cover Maker’s Faire and visit Phil Torrone together. Justin stream after the jump, Giz posts on the home page. UDPATE: We’re all done. Here are our photos from the event. https://gizmodo.com/giz-hearts-makers-faire-261895 Justin’s noggin cam Live [Justin.tv]
No, the Everglide is not a new product from your friends at KY. It’s a bag that is mobile for all circumstances. In one setup, it’s a wheeled bag. In another, it’s a backpack. And in the third, ultimate setup, the Everglide becomes a bag with a bike attached (or vice versa). Put a little…
In order to stop running over whales, the Canadian Department of National Defence is deploying a series of robots to track whales and alert their activity to government ships. The planned Slocum Diver robots are the work of Webb Research Corporation. Neutrally buoyant, the 115lb robots can hang out underwater at depths up to 600…
Just yesterday we were drooling over some unconfirmed information on the 8600. Now today we’ve landed some new unconfirmed shots of the 8600 sans marketing gloss. https://gizmodo.com/unconfirmed-nokia-8600-looking-better-getting-more-sp-261773 Our impressions? It’s shiny and smooth—not like the moon at all (but potentially very similar to the goddess of the moon after which it’s named…we’ve never seen her…
The Stealth Motorcycle is a lithium ion powered beast. Well, maybe not beast…maybe more of a beast jr. or beast cub. Because any motorcycle that can’t top 50mph is just a moped in our book. I’m torn. While I love the concept and even like the design, I shuddered when the word “chopper” was used…
Now that you saw what a great job colorware did on Xbox 360s, you’ll be glad to know they now color Microsoft Zunes as well. You can either ship them your Zune and have them color it up for $74, or buy an entirely new one for $325. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-gallery-colorware-makes-xbox-360-elites-obsol-261348 This process unfortunately kills the doubleshot…
I think I’m going to buy a roll of this RudeWrap Vicious Paper Cut Bloody Gift Wrap and use it to give all of my friends a Baby Doll Lamp, turning one hilarious joke into at least three, none of which are in good taste. Also appropriate for cuddy killer robots, Gloomy Bear mimobots and…
Hey home theater PC lovers! Those of you who are still waiting around for CableCARD-enabled machines in order to get high-def cable in your home theater setup don’t have to wait much longer, since these CC machines are finally shipping. If you wanted to get a sneak peek at what you’re going to get with…