Gizmodo

Posts Tagged “

Top

”
thank giz it's friday

10 Gadgets That Turn Your Empty Kid's Room Into a Den of Depravity (NSFW)

Sending a child off to college can be a sad, lonely time for parents. That is, until they decide to take advantage of their newfound freedom. Why not travel, take a pottery class or turn your empty kid's room into a tricked-out den of depravity? Wait, what? I can't believe I just wrote that. It's perverted and wrong...just the way you like it. So grab the Mrs. and a suitcase full of Viagra because things are about to get crazy over in the burbs. More »

Feature

4:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
14,112 views, 39 comments

Latest by Xavoc: @bpapa9013: I have a much simpler approach, I just ask her a simple question. "Does this napkin smell like chloroform to more »

lightning review

Lightning Review: Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

The Gadget: Microsoft's SideWinder X6, their first ever bona fide SideWinder gaming keyboard, designed especially for Sith Lords with red adjustable backlighting, a pisston of macros and a hot swappable number/macro keypad. More »

3:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By matt buchanan
4,958 views, 34 comments

Latest by Kaiser-Machead on the Edge: @Rabid Penguin: Not much point if you're the exclusive user of your laptop :P more »

Dream On

Twelve of CEDIA's Most Beautifully Expensive Audiophile Speakers

Put simply, CEDIA is a trade show that trains its attendees to prep a home for MTV Cribs. Simple as that. So as a result, the audiophile gear on display is a sight (and an expenditure) to behold. Especially if your Cribs client prefers speakers that cost more than some small countries' GDPs in their champagne room to better reproduce the low-end punch of his John Mayer SACDs. More »

1:00 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By John Mahoney
7,968 views, 10 comments

Latest by shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog: @Con Seannery: So are we to expect to see some guy in a 1992 volkswagen golf with 60 inch tires more »

inspiron mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Has Hidden Built-In 3G

When Michael Dell mentioned yesterday that he thinks telcos will subsidize netbooks to sell integrated 3G services, he wasn't quite talking out of his ass—an unmentioned feature of the Inspiron Mini 9 is an integrated 3G card. The first carrier to sell the Mini with 3G is Vodafone in the UK. No carrier announcements in the US yet, but since it's HSDPA (assumedly, because Vodafone UK is, and they aren't letting you pick your 3G card) AT&T would pretty much be your only option here. Pretty nice trick up your sleeve, Dell. [PC Mag, Pocket Lint]

9:00 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By matt buchanan
18,085 views, 33 comments

Latest by zmjjmz: This would be awesome if a) They release the 8.10 version of Ubuntu NetBook remix (it will have 3G support) b) I more »

cedia 2008

Panasonic 65VX100U Premiere Plasma Is a Kuro Killer?

Tonight in Denver, Panasonic revealed its newest plasma technology, the 65" custom-install-only VX100 monitor, whose specs meet or beat Pioneer's hallowed Kuro. That means 60,000:1 contrast ratio with 7,160 shades of gradation for visible detail in the darker shadows. At 65 inches, you will pay $10,000 a panel, but not to worry: Panasonic will roll out a 50 incher soon, which is sure to be (a teeny tiny tad) cheaper. We sat in a dark room and got to compare the VX100 with its predecessor, the 65PF. Though the results in the room were startlingly vivid, you can get a sense of what's going on here in our still shots:If you're really crazy about TV technology, jump for a second gallery of slides from the presentation—but, as they say on MythBusters, there's some "science content" ahead, so put the drink down and focus... More »

Feature

8:52 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Wilson Rothman
8,185 views, 19 comments

Latest by rainfever: i've never understood how a tv/monitor/thing can cover more than 100% of the color gamut... probably a confusion google could more »

microsoft ad

The First Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld Microsoft Ad Makes No Sense

Besides the slick and probably expensive editing designed to make Jerry Seinfeld look like the more awkward of the pair, there's not a whole lot of special effects in this clip. In fact, there's not really a whole lot of anything, including laughs, information or pimping of Vista. It's kinda like Seinfeld's really long, really rambling Superman ad for Amex he did a few years back. We hope the rest of the campaign is better. More »

8:43 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Jason Chen
116,853 views, 201 comments

Latest by pardyhardy: FAIL more »

iphone

EA Announces SimCity and The Sims 3 for the iPhone: Spore Coming on September 7th

EA has announced that nine new titles are currently in development for the iPhone: Yahtzee Adventures, EA Mini Golf, Lemonade Tycoon, Mahjong, Monopoly: Here & Now The World Edition, SimCity, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Need for Speed Undercover, and The Sims 3. Many of these titles have been mentioned before, but I was pretty pumped to hear about SimCity and the Sims 3 being added to the list. EA has also revealed that they are shooting to release Spore Origins on September 7th—the same day it is released on the Mac and PC. Hit the jump for some new Spore screenshots and the official press release. More »

6:16 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
17,307 views, 24 comments

Latest by capnrob: @OMG! Ponies!: So install Frotz. It's in the App Store, it's free, and it works okay. That and one more »

zune

120GB Zune Purchased at Fry's for $250: Unboxed for Good Measure

It appears that at least one lucky shopper at a Fry's in Atlanta managed to get their hands on a 120GB Zune before its official release, and there are even unboxing pics (after the break) and a receipt to prove it. If you look closely, it rang up at $250—backing up recent rumors about the price. [Thanks Joe!] More »

4:15 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
13,177 views, 67 comments

Latest by Spoondizzle: @meticans: Dude, I can barely make out the receipt on my tiny laptop monitor, cut me some slack. ;) more »

rumors

New Nintendo DS Debuting Mid-2009, Sources Say

Kotaku is claiming that Nintendo will debut a new Nintendo DS in April or May of 2009. According to their sources, the new DS model's features will be similar to the next-generation DS wishlist we published last year. More »

3:25 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Jesus Diaz
14,267 views, 30 comments

apple

The iPhone Handles 1080P Video Just Fine

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be a huge surprise. But a friend in the industry told us that they've seen H.264 1080P video playing on the iPhone, quite a few times, with no problems at all. Of course, the resolution is absurd overkill for the system's screen, but what's this mean in light of the purported iTunes 8 HD? Potentially a lot. More »

3:00 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Mark Wilson
17,649 views, 45 comments

Latest by ichi1: @lldsandsll: Dorsia more »

apple

Apple Multi-Touch Data Fusion Adds Camera, Voice, Force Sensors

Apple has been working in new multi-touch technology that combines touch interfaces with input from the camera and the microphone. For example: this will allow you to select text in the iPhone, say "copy," go to another application and say "paste" to make this task really easy. The most intriguing part, however, is the use of a camera in laptops and desktops. More »

5:53 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Jesus Diaz
25,555 views, 37 comments

Latest by Xenocide: Why would you want gesture control in the area above your keyboard when you already have all those useful keys more »

dell inspiron mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Available Now: Windows XP $399, Ubuntu $349

The way Dell introduced the Inspiron Mini 9 was pretty inspired, so it's almost been depressing watching the steady stream of leaks deflate it into a now familiar device, even though it's only being released today. As leaked, inside is an Intel Atom Diamondville processor and it has a 1024x600 LED-backlit screen with 4, 8 and 16GB SSD options (plus you get 2GB free online storage at Box.Net) and about three hours of battery life. Only the Windows XP version is available now for $399, in black or white—the $349 Ubuntu flavor, along with the rest of the six-color rainbow are a few weeks away. Update: You can pick one up for $99 if you buy another Dell AND it has 3G hidden inside. More »

Feature

1:47 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By matt buchanan
66,732 views, 82 comments

Latest by SGlick1980: @Monsterdog You would think that the Linix version would be cheaper. It makes sense. But, I think behind the scenes a more »

tivo review

TiVo HD XL Review: The Same Great TiVo Taste, Just More Of It

The TiVo HD is a good, cheap alternative to the recently de-listed TiVo Series 3 for people who didn't need all that much storage and all that many fancy features. But what if someone wants even more built-in storage than the 20 hours of HD that the TiVo HD provides? They've now got the TiVo HD XL.

This beast offers 150 hours of HD recording, plus it's THX certified; it's always been a technicality, since the HD doesn't have it but had the same AV quality as the TiVo Series 3. The XL also has the same dual-tuner HD recording as the previous models, plus all the same expanded non-TV features: photos, YouTube, Amazon Unbox, Rhapsody and Music Choice, the music video service. The only downside to all this increased storage is that the box costs $600, the same price as the TiVo Series 3 after the first price cut; but it does come with a Series 3 backlit remote.

More »

12:00 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Jason Chen
4,995 views, 29 comments

Latest by voltron80: Hmm... can I get a large TiVo (maybe like 500 gigs), with a glo remote churo and a super sized more »

dell

Dell Studio Hybrid Review (Verdict: Cute, Not So Cuddly)

The Gadget: Dell Studio Hybrid. An HDMI-equipped small PC, with 2.16Ghz processor, 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive and internal Blu-ray drive.

The Price: $949 as configured.

More »

Feature

6:10 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Mark Wilson
15,051 views, 23 comments

Google Chrome

Dr. Frankenstein's Browser: The Strangely Obvious Ancestry of Google Chrome

More »

Feature

5:00 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By John Herrman
38,823 views, 67 comments

Latest by merebito: Why don't they offer a master password to protect your password db? more »

comcast

LEAK: Comcast's Mobile Store Is Actually Quite Promising

Earlier today, we published the article Comcast's Video Download Store Is Wholly Unremarkable about Comcast's expansion of Fancast, a place to download movies a la Amazon Unbox. Then a reliable tipster filled us in on where Fancast is going—specifically, in the mobile market. And we have to say, it's caught our attention.

More »

4:10 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,412 views, 13 comments

Latest by philbert: @cobaltage: LOL, i wondered when someone was going to spring the data cap debacle. more »

cedia 2008

CEDIA 2008: We're Here!

The mighty custom installer show known as CEDIA comes but once a year, with its projectors, its media servers, its extra big-ass speakers and maybe a THX-certified toaser oven or two. We're here in Denver to absorb it all, and share with you the tastiest bits. Stay tuned, cuz the press conferences start around 3pm EST, and the news keeps popping until the end of the week. Aloha, Denver... we have arrived. [CEDIA Expo]

1:30 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Wilson Rothman
2,803 views, 32 comments

Latest by sorrow24: Holy crap. That's me in the gold building behind Shotgun's. Awesome Prime Rib...just so you know. more »

Google Chrome

Google Chrome EULA Claims Ownership of Everything You Create on Chrome, From Blog Posts to Emails

So, are you enjoying the snappy, clean performance of Google Chrome since downloading yesterday? If so, you might want to take a closer peek at the end user license agreement you didn't pay any attention to when downloading and installing it. Because according to what you agreed to, Google owns everything you publish and create while using Chrome. Ah-whaaa? Update: It was a copy & paste mistake, apparently, and the offending language is being removed as we speak. Thanks, Googe!

More »

12:00 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Adam Frucci
69,153 views, 128 comments

Latest by habit1: CRISIS OVER! Google corrects EULA and removes the offending clauses. I have never seen a legal team move so fast more »

next »