Gizmodo
- The LEGO Movie Trailer Is Here And It Sure Is Quippy
- In summer 2012 the news broke that a feature-length Lego movie was actually happening and slated for 2014 release. And its all true! The first trailer shows LEGO figures and indicates a chosen-one-saves-the-world-type plot. Plus a lot of superhero mentions.There
- Huge Lego Wizard of Oz Build Includes a Motorized Tornado
- At last weekends Brickworld 2013 in Chicago, one Lego build stood out above all else, a 3D diorama that showcased virtually every major scene from 1939s The Wizard of Oz. The detail is incredible—and it features a tornado!The team of
- Kanye West: Blood on the Leaves
- Whatever you think of Kanye West, the release of his sixth album is a big deal. Im totally biased, Ive already listened to the album probably two dozen times, and "Blood on the Leaves" is an early favorite. The song
- Use PRISM Break To Reduce Your NSA-Related Paranoia
- Okay PRISM. Its enough already. Erosion of privacy! Whatever. Apathy is setting in. But actually we should probably all be putting some thought into what were
- Remember When Big Brother's Only Weapon Was CCTV
- When I was a kid, there was no image more closely associated with surveillance than the CCTV camera. Big Brother is watching, we were warned. The government
- SMS Alarm: Always Find Your Misplaced—Phone Even When Its On Silent
- Regardless of how tightly and/or desperately you cling to your phone, there comes a time in every persons life when he or she
- London's Triangular "Cheesegrater" Tower Rises In This Gorgeous Video
- British architect Richard Rogers is known for putting the guts of buildings on display. In fact, his work has even inspired the scatological style known as
Engadget
- FCC chairman nominee Tom Wheeler comes out in favor of legalized phone unlocking
- He was nominated to replace Julian Genachowski as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission a mere six weeks ago, and before hes even got the job, Tom Wheelers making headlines. Ars Technica reports that would-be chairman
- Engadget HD Podcast 354 - 06.18.13
- The E3 and WWDC news surges have finally calmed, so now were back into the normal weekly groove. This week, Ben details his time using an Oculus Rift to watch recorded
- NVIDIA to license graphics tech to other companies, starting with Kepler
- To use NVIDIAs graphics technology, youve typically had to buy gadgets using NVIDIA chips -- good for the companys bottom line, but not for
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MDP benchmarks: prepare for ludicrous speed
- Today we had a chance to play with Qualcomms latest MDP devices (tablet and phone) which pack the companys mighty Snapdragon 800 SoC (MSM8974). The tablet
- Microsoft says it freed at least 2 million PCs from Citadel botnets
- Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it took down 1,400 Citadel botnets with the help of the FBI, and now Ballmer and Co.
- Dish doesn't submit another bid to buy Sprint, will 'consider its options'
- The latest move in the standoff between Softbank, Sprint, Dish Network and Clearwire has been made, as Dish stated today it will not submit another bid for Sprint. This comes after Sprint sued to stop Dish
- Nintendo taps Steel Diver franchise for its first free-to-play game
- Nintendo was coy when it announced that its first free-to-play game will launch before the end of next March, divulging only that it wouldnt belong
Crave: CNET Gadget Blog
- To the end of the (Google) world
- Google Street View has ways of getting places. There are its fleet of cars, its tricycles for places without roads, SCUBA divers for the ocean, and even user-generated content. Nevertheless, theres always, inevitably,
- NASA issues asteroid 'Grand Challenge' to all
- The giant asteroid Vesta as captured by the Dawn spacecraft. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA) Are you up for a challenge? How about a Grand Challenge? NASA on Tuesday issued a Grand Challenge aimed at
- The 404 1286: Where we're tired of zombies (podcast)
- How about listener Orlandos Call of Duty: Black Ops II: 404 emblem? (Credit: Orlando S.) On todays show were welcoming Dan Chiappini from GameSpot Australia along with 404 veteran Scott Stein. Well
- 'Wizard of Oz' Lego re-creation has rotating tornado
- The Emerald City is part of a Wizard of Oz display built by 12 members for Brickworld 2013. (Credit: Captain Redstorm/Flickr) Weve seen plenty of crazy Lego re-creations over the years, from
- Project Zero tiltrotor shows off battery-powered flight
- Project Zero, shown here at the Paris Air Show, is big enough for a single passenger. (Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET) LE BOURGET, France -- Sure, there are electric vehicles on the road now.
- Flying bicycle with built-in tent cruises at 4,000 feet up
- The Paravelo looks ready for launch. (Credit: XploreAir) First, flying food became a trend. Now, the hot new flying creations are flying bicycles. The latest entry in the wheeled-air-machine category comes from
- 'Star Wars' gag brings mind control to elevator
- A trick sure to inspire copycats around the world. (Credit: Screenshot by Christopher MacManus/CNET) After saving (or destroying) the galaxy, whats a Jedi or Sith supposed to do in their off time?
Lifehacker Gadgets
- The Basics of Music Production: The Complete Guide
- Over the last month weve learned all about the basics of music production, posting new lessons on a weekly basics. With the lessons finished, now you can
- Generate a Monthly Calendar from the Command Line
- OS X and Linux: Need to quickly check calendar dates and dont have an app at the ready? You can generate calendar data for any month in
- My Summer Project: Install a Budget Makeshift Home Surveillance System
- (If the YouTube video is not playing, I apologize on behalf of YouTubes ridiculously slow video processing. You can tell its a fresh video.)Read more...
- Why would I want wireless charging for my gadgets?
- Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other
- Deadspin Serena Williams On Steubenville: "I'm Not Blaming The Girl But ..." | io9 Did the Higgs bos
- Deadspin Serena Williams On Steubenville: "Im Not Blaming The Girl But ..." | io9 Did the Higgs boson discovery reveal that the universe is unnatural? | Jalopnik Has Red Bull Figured Out How To Cheat F1s Traction Control Ban? |
- CareerSonar Finds You Jobs Through Your Friends' Connections
- A friend on social media is often more of a friendly acquaintance, but you can use that to your benefit when seeking out a new job. CareerSonar
- Most Popular Grill: Weber One Touch Kettle Series
- If youre planning a cookout this summer, youll need the right outdoor cooking appliance to get the job done. Last week, we asked you which grills you
Wired - Gear Factor
- Amazon Makes Your Boring Facebook-Birthday Posts Worth Something
- Posting a Facebook birthday greeting is the lowest level of well wishing. Now you can take the laziest birthday greeting and add something tangible, an Amazon gift card.
- Charge Your Phone at One of These Public, Solar-Powered Stations
- New York City is getting 25 solar-powered smartphone charging stations across the city.
- Friendly Fire: A Barbecue Toolkit for Backyard Chefs
- Equal parts hangout zone and gourmand proving ground, your patio should be the hottest spot in the neighborhood.
- Natural Selection: Camping Gear That Redefines ‘Roughing It’
- With the right campsite comforts, even city slickers can feel at home in the wilderness.
- Trek Stars: 6 Travel Essentials You’ll Want for Your Next Trip
- Consider these first-class travel aids to keep you Wired on the road.
- Fetish: Prism Zero G Glider Kite
- This glider kite has a special design that enables it to float not only in light breezes, but also in no breeze at all, so you can toss it like a
- LTE Advanced Is Going to Rock Your Mobile World — But Not Yet
- For the past few years, 4G LTE has been a staple of top-of-the-line smartphones and tablets. But as 2013 draws to a close, were
CrunchGear
- The Offline Glass Ensures You Talk, Not Text, At The Bar
- Tired of your friends texting on their phones while they should be getting schnockered? This clever hack is called the Offline Glass and its designed
- Kazam Is Another European Startup Hoping Against Hope To Inch In To The Smartphone Hardware Market
- Hardware is so hot right now. So hot, in fact, that another European hardware startup is formulating an attack on the smartphone hardware space
- Goji Is A Smart Lock For Your Home That Has Nothing To Do With Berries
- Welcome to the era of the round, shiny in-home automation system. While Nest led the charge early on, a new device, called Goji, is taking
- SunnyBot Is A Solar-Powered Robot That Tracks The Sun To Reflect Sunlight Wherever You Want It
- Heres a neat greentech idea currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter. SunnyBot is a microcomputer-powered robot that continually tracks the position of the sun, angling its
- Zuckerberg And Samsung Meet, Raising Questions About Facebook's Future Mobile Plans
- Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Samsung President Shin Jong Kyun this week to discuss how the two companies might work together to
- Worried Who's Watching Your Web Browsing? Adafruit's Onion Pi Tor Proxy Project Creates A Priva(...)
- Adafruit Industries has put together a weekend project for people worried the NSA is watching how many reruns of Seinfeld they watch on their tablet.
- If You Watch One Daft Punk Remix Performed By Robots (And Jack Conte) Today, Make It This One
- Jack Conte, musician and founder of Patreon, has been on a tear lately with a set of unique music remixes performed by him and a group of pneumatic robots that fire off audio sequences to create some amazing music.
Ubergizmo
- Snapdragon 800 Benchmarks @ Ubergizmo
- As we are heading into the final two quarters of 2013 during which a new generation of mobile devices is going to be launched, and many of them will be undoubtedly powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 chip. We knew this
- Max Payne 3 For Mac To Release On June 20th
- Rockstar Games has announced via Twitter that Max Payne 3, developed by Rockstar Studios, is going to be released on June 20th for Mac. Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo.
- Alleged iPhone 5S Display Assembly Leaks
- A purported iPhone 5S display assembly has been pictured, it reportedly fits the alleged iPhone 5S logic board that was recently leaked. Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo.
- Huawei Rules Out ‘Nexus Experience’ Devices, Praises Its Emotion UI
- Huawei has said that it will not be releasing a ‘Nexus Experience’ variant of its Android smartphone, like Samsung and HTC have done with their latest flagships. It claims that its Emotion UI has hundreds of improvements over Google’s stock
- Facebook Discusses Potential Partnerships With Samsung
- Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Samsung President Shin Jong Kyun and discussed possible partnerships with between the world’s biggest social network and one of the world’s biggest smartphone vendor. Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It
- Google Adds Interactive Carousel To Local Search Results
- Google has announced that starting today, local search results will display an interactive carousel at the top of the page. Users will be shown this carousel when they search for local places, such as restaurants, bars etc. Like It ,
- Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Unveiled At Paris Air Show
- Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was announced at the Paris Air Show today. It has a 20 foot stretch over the 787-9, which is in final assembly and is scheduled to make its first flight later this year. Like It , +1
The Gadgeteer
- Monster iSport Immersion In-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk Review
- I enjoy listening to motivational music while working out. But due to the intensity of my fitness routine at the gym or while pounding pavement, I am very tough/rough on my earbuds. I have trashed many a pair over the
- BenQ Joybee GP2 Mini Projector Contest
- Help The Gadgeteer win BenQ’s Joybee GP2 Mini Projector contest and you might become a winner of a $150 Amazon gift card and $500 cash! We’re always holding contests for you guys, so this time we’re turning the tables and
- Macro Cell Lens Band – Stretches the Imagination
- Photojojo stretches the capability of your camera phone with the Macro Cell Lens Band . The simple sturdy band with built-in macro lens works with any mobile phone. When not in use it can be worn around the wrist for instant access. Maybe they’ll release
- Intellinet Network Solutions NSC11-WN Network Camera Review
- Everyone occasionally wanders into a situation where they want or need to have an extra set of eyes watching their stuff. There are a number of ways to do this by setting up a webcam, but getting a webcam where
- Deal of the Day – Dell Vostro 460 Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 3.4GHz Quad-Core Mini Tower wi(...)
- Today’s LogicBUY Deal is the Dell Vostro 460 Core i7 3.4GHz quad-core “Sandy Bridge” mini tower bundled with a 21.5” Dell (#2211H) 1080p LED-backlit LCD monitor for $699. Base features: 4GB memory, 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM optical drive, Intel
- DODOcase Now Available for Kindle Fire
- We’ve told you about DODOcases before. These cases look like Moleskine notebooks, complete with the elastic closure strap. Inside, your device is cradled in a bamboo tray for security and protection. Now there’s a DODOcase available for the Amazon Fire.
- Rough Roads iOS Game Review
- Rough Roads is a simple game for iOS devices that takes the concept of the classic Frogger video game and flips it. Instead of crossing the street while avoiding obstacles, you are driving down the street. The idea is to
OhGizmo!
- Snapcat is the Catty Version of Snapchat for Kitties
- Got a photogenic cat? Then show the world your precious kitty by letting your pet take its own selfies with the help of the Snapcat app. Once you fire it
- What Happens If Superman Punches You In Real Life? (Spoiler: You Can’t Just Shake It Off)
- Comic book nerd? Physics nerd? Both? Awesome! The video above is going to make you grin ear to ear for five minutes. It’s an engaging breakdown of what would happen
- No More Excuses: How To Fold A Shirt In Under 2 Seconds
- Guys, look around you. Shirts lying around in piles? Yeah… shame on you. You’re grown men, for crying out loud! Also, apparently, folding a shirt doesn’t require a Masters’ in
- Onion Pi Could Help You Remain Anonymous On The Internet
- Worried about all the NSA spying? You’re a law abiding citizen but are incensed that your browsing habits are being recorded and analyzed, in possible violation of your constitutional rights?
- Twist-Off Wine Cork Invented; Mankind Can Finally Rest
- Buying a regular screw-top wine bottle can mean a number of things in some circles: 1) you have no appreciation of good wine; 2) you are cheap; 3) you are
- Deal Of The Day: $75 Off On HP ENVY TouchSmart 15t-j000
- No one is going to write to their mom to tell them about the amazing $75 deal they got on a laptop, right? But if you’re shopping for one in
- Power Shorts: Shake Your Bon Bons for Power
- Is your phone running low on power? That should be no problem if you’re wearing shorts with the Power Pocket, because all you’ll have to do to charge up your
Gadgets Weblog
- Top casino games for your tablet
- pittayaTablets are devices of choice for online gamers, at least for the majority of them. Only 20 percent of gamers prefer games playing on PCs, laptops or smartphones; the rest
- Disc Read Errors Xbox 360s After Firmware Update
- © drdementoA large number of Xbox 360 users have reported that their consoles have started having disc read errors after they were updated with the latest firmware. Acknowledging
- Cool Gadgets Make Lives Of Doctors Fun
- © TAKA@P.P.R.SCool gadgets like the ones enlisted are altering medical practices adding a fun element to the lives of doctors: 1. Video Consults on Smartphones: With the introduction of
- Cool Gadgets For Earth Day
- © FlyingSingerFor those who want to celebrate Earth Day by buying cool gadgets that are also green, there are many to choose from. The HandStand 2, for instance, is a dream
- Tools and Toys Can Both Be Cool Gadgets
- © DeclanTMYes, you heard that right! Both tools and toys can be considered as cool gadgets. However, that is only the case if these items are truly amazing.
- Xbox Next to arrive – Fall 2005
- The next generatin XBox looks like coming out in the fall of next year. News highlights: three processors (from IBM), no hard drive, and ATI Technologies graphics. May not be able to play existing Xbox games. More information at DesignTechnica
- P900 theme editor
- P900 owners can now get a theme editor. It's a PC based application, allowing you to set colourschemes, backgrounds, and behaviour for each individual screen element.If you've got a P900 this looks like a fun way to personalise your phone,
Gadgetizer
- Elder Scrolls Online Screenshot Leaked
- And a big Friday thank you going out to All Games Beta, who have managed to unearth some screenshots and concept artwork from the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online MMORPG. What a perfect way to start the weekend, no?The game is
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Protector Reveals Larger Screen Size
- Of course it’s another May day and another Samsung Galaxy S3 leak and I understand your skepticism, but this one certainly does have a little weight to it, I promise.Reportedly manufactured in Korea, this here screen protector that you’re seeing,
- Full Hulu Access To Be Cable Customer Only?
- Please insert Scooby-Doo’s zoinks and ruuuhhh?! According to a report by none other than the New York Post, don’t worry it’s not News Corp, but wait, it’s still owned by Murdoch, cripes, anyway back to the report that reveals full
- Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Release Date
- A big thanks going out to IGN who has a genuine photo of a pre-order Call of Duty Black Ops 2 card from Target, which now officially and at long last finally confirms that the next installment of Call of
- Olaf Diegel Customized 3D Printed Guitars
- We’re loving all the products the creative types are putting out using 3D printers, everything from earrings to wall hangings and now guitars.A New Zealand-based professor of mechatronics at the Massey University’s School of Engineering and Advanced Technology has been
- Apple Announces WWDC 2012 Deets
- What what, y’all. Apple has just announced this year’s WWDC deets and you can’t stop checking the upcoming Sprint Galaxy Nexus long enough to check it.The 2012 WWDC, aka Worldwide Developer Conference, will be taking place in Moscone West, San
- iPads Replace Denver Broncos Team Playbook
- Even in the off-season you can find football news, but at least today’s is more technology related. The Denver Broncos are going digital for the 2012 season by switching their weekly 500-page printed playbooks to iPads for all.According to the
Popgadget
- You Have Only Seconds : Tornado Gadget You NEED
- As we just saw in the disaster in Oklamha, survival comes down to seconds. Having an emergency warning weather alert can make the difference from having time to find shelter when a tornado comes
- E- cigs : New Tech For An Old Habit
- Who knew but apparently May 31st is “World No Tobacco Day. How should we commemerate the day? Weeeelll, maybe if the smokers among us all Kick the butts and take part in a tobacco-less
- What's Next? NextWorth
- Believe me, we understand. You want the latest gadgets. We have so many old iPhones, iPods, iPads and game consoles we
- Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Fairest Of Them All?
- If you owned the brand-new simplehuman Sensor Mirror, youd know the answer to that question. (Its YOU, btw.)Think of those pull-out mirrors you sometimes find in hotel bathrooms that magnify your face
- Put Your iPhone in the 'Vault'
- Pelican cases are known to be nearly indestructible; just ask the US Military who uses their equipment. Even if you wont be in a war zone, the iPhone Vault can be
- Jabra Revo Wireless
- We spotted them first at CES; the new Jabra Revo wireless headphones and have been eagerly anticipating trying them out. We werent disappointed. Heres the good, the bad and the ugly.Good: * Connectivity is
- SensoGlove : Improve your golf game ?
- Until they develop a robot to play golf FOR me, my game probably wont improve. (Actually, Im sure the robot has already been developed but I just happen to own it.)So Im going to
Gadgetell
- D-Link Gaming Router Now Available for Pre-Order
- D-Link has announced the pre-order availability of its most advanced Gaming Router to date, the D-Link Gaming Router with Qualcomm StreamBoost technology. The D-Link Gaming Router offers AC1300 wireless speeds with unique traffic shaping and bandwidth management. It also provides four gigabit Ethernet
- Official: Sony Xperia Z Landing On T-Mobile “In The Coming Weeks”
- Sony’s Xperia Z may be about four months old in Asia and Europe, where it started selling way back in February, but in the US it’s still nowhere to be found. In a subsidized flavor, that is, because unlocked and
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Gets Market Reality Check
- Why does this sound both familiar and predictable? Oh, that’s right, because overzealous market analysis can build up and spread like an epidemic. But with Samsung surely and steadily beating out Apple, doesn’t it make sense to be optimistic about
- Huawei Ascend P6 Is Official: Super-Slim 4.7-Inch Android with Quad-Core Processor
- You may feel like you know the Huawei Ascend P6 for ages, but the oft-leaked smartphone has only become official moments ago. The thing looks exactly as expected and rocks all the specs already revealed, but that doesn’t make it
- Rumor: Facebook to Add Video to Instagram
- With an impending Facebook announcement on June 20, rumor has it that the social giant will release a video feature to its popular photo-sharing app, Instagram. If this is true, it could pose a problem for Twitter’s 6-second video app,
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Gets Priced in UK, Launch Date Still Unknown
- Almost unprecedented for a premium Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S4 Zoom has been received with at least as much criticism as praise. But you know what they say, there’s no such thing as bad publicity, so as long as people
- Nokia Working on Snapdragon 800-Powered Phone, Likely Coming By Year-End
- It’s no mystery that Nokia is looking to step up its smartphone game in the near future but camera improvements and screen size augmentations are not the only things next-gen Lumias will bring to the table. Word around the street