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The Insane Hardware Driving the World's Biggest LED Billboard
In a dusty supply closet at 1 Times Square, a computer terminal hooked up to hordes of ethernet servers, RAID arrays and monitors humbly runs the largest LED sign in the world. The sign, a 3-sided,...
At Gizmodo Gallery: Weird Japanese USB Gadgets!
The Gizmodo Gallery lineup isnt just mega gadgets like the Red One Camera and prototypes like the Ancient Apple phone concepts from Frog Design. On a recent trip to Tokyo I raided Thanko HQ for the...
BlackBerry Storm Lines Not iPhone Lines, But Still Feisty
In spite of its mixed reviews concerning software bugs and the controversial click-screen, the BlackBerry Storm drew a heckuva lot of Crack(Berry)heads to Verizon Wireless stores today demanding to...
Lightning Review: Sony Vaio LV All-In-One PC
The Gadget: Sonys Vaio LV All-in-One PC is the followup to the beautiful (and powerful) Vaio LT that came out earlier this year. This time around, they gave the LV an improved mounting base, slimmer...
Music Flow Music-As-Water Concept Stretches My Brain
Do you think of your MP3 player as the well from whence music springs forth like so much cool, pure H2O? Neither do I, but that didnt stop some brainy (that is, totally insaney) designers from...
Supercomputers Corroborate Einstein's e=mc2 After 103 Years
Believe it or not, but it has taken 103 years and the combined power of various of the worlds top supercomputers to prove Einteins biggest equation right, resolving e=mc2 at the scale of sub-atomic...
The Week in iPhone Apps: Back to the Grind
Back to the usual review this week, after our 20 Essential Apps list last Friday. Thankfully, its been a pretty good week in the store, with lots of actually useful apps—including a full-fledged...
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Palm axes an undisclosed amount of employees, sort of blames itself
My, my -- hows this for truth in advertising? Palm InfoCenter has confirmed with a Palm spokesperson that the flagging outfit will be laying off an undisclosed amount of employees as the economy
Tiny Wiimote "projector" is not nearly as impressive as it sounds on paper
This image is not necessarily one we are thrilled about having projected upon our walls, but we are pretty fond of anything in miniature. This 2.25-inch Wiimote is actually a semi-ingenious mini-projector which
T-Mobile G1s now shipping with 3.5mm headphone adapters included
Its not going to somehow magically conjure a jack where theres currently nothing more than a sad-looking ExtUSB port, but new G1 buyers can take some solace in the knowledge that theyll
How would you change Apple's unibody MacBook / MacBook Pro?
Now that youve had well over a month to toy with Apples latest MacBook and MacBook Pro, were just dying to know what your impressions are. Has the glass trackpad turned you off
NXE creating HDMI headaches for UK Xbox 360 owners?
The path to Netflix-enhanced glory hasnt been entirely trouble free for everyone, this time its posters on AVForum noticing a distinct lack of audio on Xbox 360s connected to their HDTV by HDMI.
sWaP watch phone likely won't change your opinion of watch phones
While watch phones have gotten a tad more wearable in recent years, they still havent exactly caught on like some folks may have thought they would in their younger, jetpack-filled visions of the
RAZR stops a bullet, its owner reports "feeling lucky, punk."
New Orleans resident Ronald Richard was mowing the lawn when he felt a hard object hit him in the chest -- precisely where hed been keeping his pink Swarovski-encrusted (just kidding) RAZR. It
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The AT&T Quickfire doesn't burn us
AT&T Quickfire in silver(Credit: James Martin/CNET News.com)AT&T introduced a slew of messaging phones recently, like the Pantech Matrix, the Samsung Propel, and the Pantech Slate. But its most popular announcement
Samsung Renown reviewed
The Samsung Renown offers 3G(Credit: James Martin/CNET Networks)After three touch-screen phones in a row, its nice to see a Samsung phone that doesnt try to hard to make a statement. The new Samsung
We weigh in on the Samsung Gravity
Samsung Gravity(Credit: James Martin/CNET News.com)The Samsung Gravity dropped our way this week, and we had a chance to put it through its paces. As we referenced in an earlier blog post, the
Netbooks from Asus, MSI, and Hello Kitty: The week in laptops
After a brief respite, Netbooks came to the foreground again this week. Virtual unknown Raon Digital grabbed everyones attention with the dual-core, touch-screen Everun Note. Asus showed off its new brushed-metal
Hello Kitty C1 Netbook: You must resist!
After months underground, during which time she released only a pixellated propaganda video, the felicitous feline has surfaced once again, bent on pursuing her plan for world domination. As evidence, I
Gadgettes 115: OMG, More Robots Episode
Were not trying to give robots too much power over our lives, but lets face it...there are some things that wed rather not have to do, and our robot underlings would be perfect fill-ins. That is, of course, until they
Dr Pepper pays pro player
The day has finally come where gamers can turn to their parents and tell them, I can make living playing video games, and I can get a major product endorsement. Just ask Tom
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Spicebird 0.7 Beta Adds Google Gadgets and Instant Messaging
Windows and Linux only: A new release of the open-source, all-in-one email, calendar, and task manager Spicebird is now available for download. Kevin took you on a tour of Spicebird 0.4 back in January, but
Use Vista's Task Manager as a Desktop Monitor
The Tech-Recipes blog points out a Windows Vista feature thats great for anyone who wants to monitor how theyre computers running at a glance without installing a dedicated background app. Launch the
Think of Megapixels in Terms of Cupcakes
Its been noted that cramming more and more megapixels into consumer-grade digital cameras isnt really giving everybody better pictures. These days, in fact, cameras with more than seven or eight megapixels per
USB 3.0 to Transfer 25GB in 70 Seconds
USB 3.0 will be unveiled next Monday, and so far the new specs for the protocol look incredible, promising 25GB transfers in a mere 70 seconds. To put that in perspective, the same transfer would
Add Your Basecamp Projects to Gmail
If you keep your projects in order using 37signals excellent Basecamp webapp and youre a Gmail user, a new gadget puts your project progress right next to your inbox. The Periscope
Are You Going to Ditch These Useless Gadgets?
The Gadget Lab blog makes an aggressive list of tech toys you should cull from your life because you just dont need them anymore, like: Printers Scanners Built-In Optical Drives Fax
The Three-Axis Bubble Level
The Brando Three-Axis Bubble Level cube fits into your cameras shoe mount and—as the name suggests—checks the angle of your shot against three bubble levels. Its small, simple, and only costs
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MSI Unleashes Second Wind Netbook
The second version of the popular MSI Wind netbook is due to hit U.S. stores for the holiday season. The specifications are as follows: CPU: 1.6GHZ Intel Atom Graphics: Intel GMA950 Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM Display: 10 inches (1,024 x...
Guitar Hero Robot Belts Out a Neat Tune
Say hello to the latest rock star on the block: the Cythbot The Cythbot combines a camera with a vision processing system and pneumatic fingers to create a robot that can play the popular Guitar Hero video game by itself....
Multi-Cam Video Feed Almost Steals Kevin Rose's Master Password for Digg
The video distribution and storage network BitGravity is launching a net-based UI today that allows fans of the popular tech show DiggNation to choose from five different, simultaneous video feeds. But in the process of setting up the system, a...
Nerdy Instrument Creates Crazy Noise in a Beaker
The Bit Blob is a pretty bizarre digital noisemaker that creates sound when its contacts are connected together with control pins. Even cooler is you can also connect LEDs, more Bit Blobs, or other audio outputs to it. I like...
Nokia's Point and Find Phone Interface Moves Closer to Reality
For months Nokia has been working on Point & Find, a new technology that allows users to simply point their camera phones at a banner and get more information on their device. Now the company says it is ready to...
Gadget Lab Video: A Samsung SLR and the BlackBerry Bold
The Samsung DX20 is a new digital SLR from ... wait, Samsung? Actually, this camera is a collaboration between Samsung and Pentax, and it accepts Pentax lenses -- so if youve got a lot of those, its definitely worth taking...
New MacBooks Take Big Performance Hit With Battery Removed
Apples new MacBooks are mighty speedy, but they suffer from a huge performance drop if you remove the battery and use the AC adapter as the sole source of power. Gearlogs Zach Honig discovered that the MacBook sees a 37-percent...
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Geek Toys : Dread Pirate Roberts Action Figure
Finally, an action figure based on The Princess Bride The first action figure ever from The Princess Bride. The infamous Man in Black is ready to finish a sword fight he knows he
Geek Toys : Halo 3 Master Chief Action Figure
And one awesome figure from Halo 3, too Master Chief is awesome, and now you can play with a little version of him. Have him fight your stapler and defend your coffee. You
Electronics : ION uRecord Vinyl & Cassette Ripper
Digitize your old analog cassettes and vinyl records into digital MP3 files Liberate your old media into glorious digital technology with the uRecord Vinyl & Cassette Ripper. Convert your music to audio files,
Home & Office : DIY Dinosaur Lamps
Glowing Dinosaur Lamps that you can build yourself All three of these dinosaur lamps are constructed from precision cut sheets of flexible plastic which you slot together to create the finished glowing sculpture.
Electronics : MvixBOX NAS and Torrent Server
2-Bay Network Attached Server, designed for storing, sharing and streaming digital media for homes and businesses The MvixBOX NAS and Torrent Server is here to satisfy your man-sized storage needs. Now you can
Electronics : Pocket-size 50 Watt T-Amplifier
Small amplifier delivers the clean sound of a tube amp without the extra bulk and heat The Pocket-size 50 Watt T-Amp is about the size of a pack of cigarettes, but really puts
Other Apparel : Medieval Gambeson Jacket
Gambeson defensive jacket features authentic medieval construction Fancy yourself some authentic ren fest action? Well youll need to outfit yourself with one of these fine handmade gambeson jackets to make it through those
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CrunchDeals: Free HDMI cables from Comcast!
According to a tip from a Comcast guy, consumers can get a free HDMI cable if they trade in their component cable. The stipulation is that you have to ask for one. This is great news for people that were stuck by
AppleTV 2.3 nix your Boxee? Follow these complicated instructions to re-install
As skeptical as I’ve been about AppleTV, Boxee makes it look pretty damn nice. If you’re one of those who tried out this mod but have been left out in the rain by the 2.3 firmware update, this is your
Greatest glitches in gaming history?
I don’t know that I’d call these collected glitches the greatest in history — what about sliding up the wall in Double Dragon, or butt-bumping up the long stairs in Mario 64? But they are impressive, and the Mortal Kombat
What a beautiful vase for–HOLY CRAP IT’S A ROUTER!
You got me, Saudi Telecom. I could have sworn that this was your average, run-of-the-mill flower vase with standard alien symbols and corporate logo adorning the front. But lo and behold, it’s a wireless router! And a vase! Seriously, though,
It’s alive! The iPhone walks!
 Didja know that the iPhone can do anything? Even walk? Well this Japanese dude’s iPhone can and he even has a dev kit available so you can make your Jesusphone walk - just not over water. Apple won’t believe the
Fascinating tour of a really sci-fi looking Seagate facility
This superb slideshow at Tom’s Hardware shows the facilities and processes by which the hard drives we so often take for granted are created with unbelievable precision. The Springtown facility in Ireland is one of their primary sites. The yellow
Turn your plasma into a huge touchscreen
Who didn’t enjoy all the fancy TV magic that CNN and ABC used during the election coverage? Now, a company called U-Touch has developed a home based version, if you have the 103-inch Panasonic plasma that is. The system turns
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Voodoo Envy 133 Review
Now that I have used my Voodoo envy for a few weeks, its time to share how it worked for me. Voodoo is a powerful name
With Nokia Build, French Users Can Customize the Nokia 7310 Online
Nokia France has built a website called Nokia Build that allows its
NVIDIA enters the top supercomputers list at #29
The Tokyo institute of Technology has built a supercomputer called TSUBAME that uses NVIDIAs Tesla GPU. It is
Music Flow Concept
Mention music flow, and what image flashes across your mind? Well, perhaps it is time for you to experience a paradigm shift with the words “Music Flow”. This
Samsung 2494HS LCD Monitor
Samsungs latest LCD monitor, the 2494HS does not come with a round number where screen size is concerned, instead, it features 23.6 of viewing real estate.
Wii64 Mod
It doesnt really make much sense to rip apart the innards of a current generation console and replace those with one from a couple of generations ago. Still, truth is
Larger Eee Top Models Coming Our Way
Wasnt it just 24 hours ago that Asus released its 15.6 Eee Top all-in-one desktop computer? Well, they certainly arent
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Black & Decker Power Monitor Review
Keeps an eye on your energy consumption(read the full review...)
Belkin Conserve Power Strip Review
Power strip with wireless remote control(read the full review...)
Gerber Artifact vs. Swiss-Tech Utili-Key Review
Tool shootout(read the full review...)
Altec Lansing InMotion iM9 Quick Look Video Review
Portable iPod speaker system(read the full review...)
Fenix LD20 LED Flashlight Review
LED flashlight(read the full review...)
Energizer Rechargeable Compact Charger Review
AA / AAA NiMH battery charger(read the full review...)
D-Link DSM-330 DivX-Connected HD Media Player Review
Media player(read the full review...)
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Miniature Mario Kart Wiimote Projector Lights
By Andrew LiszewskiI’ve seen these types of mini projector flashlights before, but a) they weren’t shaped like a miniature Wiimote and b) they didn’t project characters from one of the greatest video game racing franchises of all time. So if
iMuffs Cut The Headphone Cord But Probably Won’t Keep Your Ears Warm
By Andrew LiszewskiDespite the product name, iMuffs are unfortunately not designed to keep your ears warm, which is unfortunate given that many of us have already seen the thermometer drop well before the freezing mark. They will however allow you
R2-D2 Speaker Set
By Andrew LiszewskiWhat’s better than having a miniature astromech droid sitting on your desk pumping out your tunes? Why 2 miniature astromech droids of course. This run-of-the-mill desktop speaker set makes you forget how crappy they probably sound with an
DIY Nerf Lancer
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netMan, I remember some of my favorite toys as a kid being made by Nerf. No, I’m not talking about their footballs and stuff. My brother and I had all sorts of guns
Authentic Oxygen Tank Lamp
By Luke AndersonI’ve always been a fan of furniture and such that is made from other everyday objects. These are the sorts of things that make others pause for a moment when entering your house. Take this oxygen tank that
Spread Heads Makes Dinner Fun, Or Just Gross
By Luke AndersonHave you ever been squeezing ketchup onto your hamburger or hot dog and thought to yourself “this is boring”? I think that to myself just about every time I get out the ketchup bottle. Now if only there
Kingston Releases 64GB DataTraveler Flash Drive
By Luke AndersonMost laptops today come with over 100GB of hard drive space, which is plenty for most people. Honestly, even with my entire music collection littering my MacBook Pro, I still have more room than I think I’ll really
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Times are Tough, But This AOC Monitor Displays a Bright Side
Here in the United States, some might say that we are in the middle of an economic free fall, while others might say that we are in the middle of a financial meltdown. Personally, I
Hitachi Maxell iPod Headphones Stop the Noise Without Power
If you don't own a pair of noise canceling headphones, then you need to rush to the store after you read this and immediately buy a pair. I cannot tell you how many times I
Iomega eGo Helium Drive is Sexier Than My Laptop
If you are the proud owner of a ultra thin MacBook Air, new Aluminum Macbook, or Voodoo Envy, then you have a hard time finding peripherals that
Mouse and SDHC Card Reader Join Forces to Free Desktop
Multipurpose devices really are the way to go. The Swiss were onto something when they developed that little army knife of theirs. That is why it just kills me when some desktop gadgets are so
Obama's Fireside Chat for a New Generation
© hlkljgkIn another generation, the fireside chat was made famous by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this generation, youtube was made famous by a skateboarding dog. What happens when those two generations and ideals clash?
ASRock InstantBoot
ASRock, normally a company known as either budget or OEM manufacture for big companies has slowly, as of late, been working it's way more toward the hobbyist computer builder, and with this they might just take a big leap towards
EA Gives Gamers Another Exercise Game Not to Play
Remember when the Wii came out a few short years ago? Remember the throngs of geeks and weirdos that waited hours in line to be one of the first to get the revolutionary new Nintendo
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Papa John’s and Facebook Team Up With Free Pizza
I’m starting to wonder if the new pizza ploys are going to work for Domino’s and Papa John’s, but at least they’re being creative.Facebook and Papa John’s pizza are teaming up and offering their fans a free pizza.  The deal
The Stirr: Automatic Stainless Steel Kitchen Whisk
Just picture it:  you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner.  You’re running around the kitchen like a madman making sure the dressing is setting and the turkey isn’t burning.  Who has the time to make sure the cranberry sauce is being whisked enough? 
Dead Fred Pen Holder
I hesitated writing on Dead Fred, but felt like some of you might need a little hostile fun this holiday season.Even though your desk is probably a crime scene, you might just need a little extra yellow tape around the perimeter with the Dead Fred
TiVo Your Domino’s Pizza Delivery
The time has come when the ultimate universe has finally been created, you can now TiVo your pizza delivery.  All is now right with the world.When you see a Domino’s Pizza ad playing all you will need to do is
New Numberkey iPhone Application Makes Us Happy
As Gizmodo said, the simplest things usually end up being the best, most usable ideas, and the Numberkey is certainly no exception.Thanks to the new Numberkey iPhone app you can stop carrying around a notebook and commit entirely to your
Netflix “Watch Instantly” feature coming to TiVo
The TiVo Series 3 and TiVo HD will be joining the Xbox360 and Roku (and a few Blu-Ray players) in offering Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” feature. This is a great feature that allows users to watch various movies and television shows
Wal-Mart to carry T-Mobile G1 for only $148.88
Big news today for T-Mobile and Google’s G1. The G1 is coming to a Wal-Mart near you - and it’s going to be $31.11 cheaper than if you bought it from T-Mobile directly.Apparently 550 Wally World stores will be carrying
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Stitch USB character humidifer for your desk.
I never tire of humidifiers in the shapes of animals and characters - why not bring a little whimsy to an otherwise mundane product? Runa Net will soon launch the Stitch Humidifier (in the
S'mores Maker for the indoorsy type
When I look at a new kitchen gadget, I usually ask myself, Would this thing make my life easier or more complicated? This Smores Maker seems to be designed to make a cozy camp-fire
Otterbox Impact - for iPhone 3G
Otterbox, which makes the pretty-much indestructible Defender series of cases for iPhones and iPods now has a new line, dubbed the Impact Series which offers protection without the bulk. Available in black or white,
Toxix - stereo headhphones
When I initially saw these on the ifrogz website, they looked so cool I had to own a pair. But when they arrived I was so disappointed - they look and feel cheap and
"Best Deals" - Orbit MP3 Audio Dock
At $39.99, the Orbit MP3 speaker system from Altec Lansing is a perfect gift for any music lover on your shopping list.It easily connects to portable CD players, MP3 players, music-enabled phones, laptops and
Tips and tricks for shopping on Black Friday
With sales way way down, US retailers are probably thinking that for once Black Friday deserves its unfortunate name. Traditionally devoted to the spending of green, Black Friday is the frantic shopping day that
Figuring out the nano world
If you thought the field of nanotechnology is too serious for simple folks to ever comprehend, then take a look at Nanobama - a fun project created by a team of research scientists at
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Get drunk faster thanks to technology
Section: Gadgets / Other, LifestyleI think I can give you one thing most people like and one thing most people hate.  Beer and waiting (in that order of course!).  There are been novelty gadgets
iPhone is number 1 in mobile ads
Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Mobile, WebWe all know the iPhone has become quite popular.  Just look around next time you’re in a place with a lot of people—whether it be a subway, train
Asus unveils the brushed-metal Eee PC 1002HA
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, LaptopsWe first saw details on the Eee PC 1002HA back in late-October.  Asus has recently shown the netbook off at a media event
Channel your inner child while checking Toys R Us’s leaked 2008 Black Friday ad listing
FROM GAMERTELL - Several sites are reporting that the Toys R Us Black Friday 2008 ad listing has been leaked.  An ad scan isn’t available for confirmation, but if the leaked list is real there will be plenty of electronic,
iPhone updated to Firmware 2.2 right on schedule
FROM APPLETELL - Just as rumored, Apple has released the 2.2 firmware update to the iPhone.  The update includes all of the rumored features and more. MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this
Patriots QB joins forces with OLPC
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, LaptopsNew England Patriots QB Tom Brady has announced he is teaming up with the One Laptop Per Child project and buying 1,500 of them to send to children in
Verizon employees suspended for accessing Obama’s call records
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Computers, SecurityVerizon Wireless has suspended several employees it says accessed call records belonging to a now inactive phone owned by President-Elect Barack Obama.  The employees will not be
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Random Geekery
(by GEARFUSE) (Kupy shows why girls should fall for designers)(The Obamafy Photo Booth plug-in)($0.10 for every 10 minutes of charging)And of course… no more Lively.Tags: flips off IBM, Steve JobsShare This
Google iPhone App Anti-Brit!
Imagine sharing a word with voice-recognition software, only to hear system confirm your word as “sex”. That’s what some people with British accents reported about Google’s voice-based search tool, part of Google’s recently released Mobile App for the iPhone:The free
WiFi FreeSpot Useful for Laptop-Toters, May be Inaccurate
Geeksugar does a great job of reminding us that WiFi FreeSpot maintains a list of free hotspots throughout the US and in some countries. Though I’ve been to the Philippines, and “Manila Int. Airport - smoking area - Luzon” definitely
Wii Beats Xbox 360 and PS3 in Power Consumption Game
According to tree-hugging journalist Lori Bongiorno, the Wii is a great choice for anyone looking to cut down on the electric bill. Here are the key points of her article:Sony Playstation 3 is the most power-hungry model. For the 2007
Atari 2600 Joystick Replica Brings Nostalgia, Reveals Old Age
When the Atari 2600 first came out back in ‘77, I wasn’t even an itch in my dad’s pants. But I totally understand why everyone went gaga over the system, and why old fogeys still relish their days on the
iPhone User Claims Bug to Explain Away Infidelity
Totally hilarious and sad at the same time: “Susan042764″ hit the Apple.com forums, asking for help from the community. She discovered her husband sent an email to another woman—with a “raunchy” pictured of himself attached.Already suffering from infidelity paranoia, poor
Virtual Affair in Second Life Leads to Real-Life Divorce
Ok, Second Life user Amy Taylor, aren’t you taking things a bit too seriously? Apparently Ms. Taylor is filing for divorce “on the ground of unreasonable behavior after her husband admitted to falling in love with the virtual female character.”