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iRobot Warrior: If Your House is Really, Really Dirty

iRobot, makers of those cute vacuums, also produces badass, Rambo-esque killing machines. Their newest creation, the iRobot Warrior, is a 250lb beast that can move 12mph over varied terrain, including stairs, while carrying up to 100lbs on its back. Admittedly the device is not planned for killing (yet), but will instead be used for explosive…

Tech News Mark Wilson

Samsung SCH-B510: Or Why Does Korea Get All The Cool Phones Part XXXVIII

The Samsung SCH-B510 is yet another sexy, ubertech phone we may see in the US, but it will be in 100 years when humans have evolved past the point of verbal communication. This candybar is only 8.4mm thick and supports DMB – allowing customers to watch digital television on their phone (South Korea) – and…

Gadgets Mark Wilson

JumpSnap: Jump Rope Minus Rope

Rope is so 2005. And the JumpSnap agrees. It’s a jump rope system that doesn’t use rope. Instead, it appears (little info on their site) that weighted ball spin on handles to make it feel like there is a rope, even though there isn’t. We expected some complex motion-sensing, laser guidance system. Apparently such technologies…

Gadgets Mark Wilson

Brando iSing: i Like

The Brando iSing is yet another 5G iPod dock/speaker unit, but I like it nonetheless. It connects to your computer via USB, or can be loaded with AAs and taken on the road when wall power isn’t available. It also comes in 3 colors that we assume match the new Nanos perfectly (though no photos…

Gadgets Mark Wilson

Virtual Trading Cards: Real Stupid

As if enough money weren’t being made through overvalued mobile downloads, CBS has added Survivor virtual trading cards (translation: wallpapers that cost more) to their mobile offerings. For a subscription fee of $7.99/month you get 12 cards at a rate of 3 cards per week – with duplicate downloads entirely possible. Not fast enough for…

Tech News Mark Wilson

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•Zevro Indispensable Coffee Dispenser: No Spills, Airtight, Outtasight •Mitsubishi D702iF Cellphone Tracks Fertility Cycle •Toshiba and Matsushita Announce World’s Slimmest LCD Screen: .99mm •Mitsubishi’s CM-7200 LCD Replaces In-Car Rearview Mirror •Blackberry 8800 Spotted, Spec List, Too https://gizmodo.com/zevro-indispensable-coffee-dispenser-no-spills-airtig-205855 Comment of the Day: Rent a Snario Fembot https://gizmodo.com/rent-a-snario-fembot-3-500-for-five-days-205893 “…and so robo prostitution was created…”—aDuh

Tech News Charlie White

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•Turns Out Putting Your Books On Google Does, Indeed, Help Sales [Tech Dirt] •China selects top tunes for singing satellite [The Register] •Netflix offers $1 Million As Prize Money [New Launches] •Private Data Sold From Indian Call Center [Slashdot] •Adobe announces the Digital School Collection for K-12 [DV Guru]

Tech News Charlie White

Rumor: Apple Ramping Up Production of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros

Now that we’ve seen how well Think Secret does with Apple rumors, here’s one from AppleInsider. They’ve gotten reports that Apple is starting manufacturing of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros for the holidays. https://gizmodo.com/how-often-is-thinksecret-right-about-apple-predictions-205928 On Apple’s online store, stock MacBook Pros are still shipping immediately, but distributors and reseller partners are getting wait times of…

Tech News Jason Chen

Leaked Shots of Verizon Communicator 9900

Some shots of the upcoming Verizon LG 9900. These look much better than the blurry-shots that have been floating around the net. Three more pics after the jump. 9900 [Phone Scoop]

Tech News Jason Chen

Dyson Airblade Copied Mitsubishi Jet Towel?

Mitsubishi’s own high-speed hand air-dryer has been deployed in Japan for almost 10 years now, a fact most foreigners—like us—were oblivious of. Apparently, that includes Dyson. https://gizmodo.com/dyson-airblade-400mph-no-hot-air-204828 Called the Jet Towel, the dryer works in a virtually identical way to removes water from the front and back of freshly-washed hands. We’ll give Dyson the benefit…

Gadgets Jason Chen

How Often is ThinkSecret Right About Apple Predictions?

Every time an Apple Event rolls around, ThinkSecret seems to have the inside scoop on what’s going to be announced. But how often are they right? Apple Matters does a count: Results: 11 correct predictions 8 incorrect predictions 11 missed announcements In other words, for all announcements made by Apple, ThinkSecret gets them half right…

Tech News Jason Chen

HTC Herald is the HTC Hermes/TyTN’s Successor

The latest HTC phone with a slide-out keyboard is the HTC Herald, the successor to the HTC Hermes. The Herald is thinner, at 18mm versus the Hermes’ 22mm, but vomits a camera and some processor power to do so. Luckily for us, everything else is the same. The phone still has a 2-megapixel camera, QVGA…

Tech News Jason Chen

How to make a MAME Arcade Cabinet Costume

If you’re looking for original ideas for Halloween this year, might we suggest this how-to on making a MAME costume? Step 1: Log onto Amazon and purchase costume. Step 2: Ask ladies to play with your joystick. Step 3: ?? Step 4: Profit! As you can see it’s not quite complete, but we’re getting there. Product…

Gadgets Jason Chen

Wireless Heated Insoles Keep Your Toes Attached

Although these ThermicSole heated insoles are of little use to us bloggers who spend 23 out of 24 hours indoors (hey, that’s the same as prisoners), but for those who work for a living, keeping your feet warm may be hard to do. With these wirelessly heated insoles, that’s no longer a problem. Slip the…

Gadgets Jason Chen

KNC HR-2800 Gaming-Capable Media Player

This KNC HR-2800 seems to be a media player and more, thanks to its 400MHz processor and 1.3-megapixel camera. Add to that 1GB of internal storage, an SD card slot, 3.6-inch TFT, and built-in speakers so you can play back MP3/FLAC/AVI/MPEG4/DivX/XviD files. Sound good so far? Well, because it has a 400MHz processor, you can…

Gadgets Jason Chen

Rent a Snario Fembot: $3,500 For Five Days

This Sanrio Actroid DER2 has more facial expressions tha previous Actroid DER, plus it’s thinner and smarter (which is what really matters). She can coordinate her motions with her voice using pneumatic pressure actuators, and is generally a pretty good substitute for flesh-based Wal-Mart greeters. She’s not for sale, but you can rent her for…

Tech News Jason Chen

Rumor: Google To Buy YouTube?

The WSJ reports that Google’s in talks to buy up YouTube, most likely to supplement or replace their flailing Google Video. As of now, Google Video lets companies like MTV, the NBA, and Nickelodeon sell videos on their store, whereas YouTube is mostly people uploading last night’s South Park episode. What does this mean to…

Tech News Jason Chen

Dealzmodo Supplemental: Sharp Remote Control Watch for $12.99

While supplies last, you can get one of these Sharp Universal remote watches to control TVs at the gym, at the bar, or at home (if you can’t find your remote). Controls most major brands, and doesn’t look half bad, but it’s nothing you’d want to wear out on a date. We remember using a…

Gadgets Jason Chen

First Sony PS3 Ads Hit NYC

It was just a few days ago that I brought you my award-winning shots of the first Microsoft Zune ads to hit the mean streets of New York, and today brings us the first ads for the Sony PS3. Once again, not much is learned about the PS3 from the ads other than that we’re…

Tech News Nicholas Deleon

USB Rechargeable LED Badge for Being Quirky Without Having to Actually Say Anything

What is a better way to say fuck casual Friday than by wearing a new name badge that says precisely that. This USB LED scrolling badge allows you to program up to 512 letters that will scroll, telling everyone around you just want you think. It supports English and Japanese letters and retails for approximately…

Gadgets Travis Hudson

iRobot Warrior: If Your House is Really, Really Dirty

Samsung SCH-B510: Or Why Does Korea Get All The Cool Phones Part XXXVIII

JumpSnap: Jump Rope Minus Rope

Brando iSing: i Like

Virtual Trading Cards: Real Stupid

Best of Gizmodo

Other Bits and Bytes

Rumor: Apple Ramping Up Production of Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros

Leaked Shots of Verizon Communicator 9900

Dyson Airblade Copied Mitsubishi Jet Towel?

How Often is ThinkSecret Right About Apple Predictions?

HTC Herald is the HTC Hermes/TyTN’s Successor

How to make a MAME Arcade Cabinet Costume

Wireless Heated Insoles Keep Your Toes Attached

KNC HR-2800 Gaming-Capable Media Player

Rent a Snario Fembot: $3,500 For Five Days

Rumor: Google To Buy YouTube?

Dealzmodo Supplemental: Sharp Remote Control Watch for $12.99

First Sony PS3 Ads Hit NYC

USB Rechargeable LED Badge for Being Quirky Without Having to Actually Say Anything

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