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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why go out to the strip club when the strip club can come to you? Thats right, for $300 an hour ($200 each additional), you can rent out a rickshaw in NYC from the entrepreneurs at PoleRider. It is...
In keeping with its progressive reputation, San Francisco is looking to pave the way for widespread electric vehicle adoption in the US. A Palo-Alto start-up called Better Place has received the...
Can you feel it? Its the last Friday before Black Friday. Youve got exactly one week to plan out where youre gonna hit—what are youre hoping to grab this year, anyway? Today, weve got a...
If you have a flat panel TV, wall mounting is the way to go—but getting things set up is an undeniable pain in the ass. Salamander designs have devised an alternative option for lazy people...
If youre here reading Gizmodo, theres a good chance you have a hard drive full of video somewhere. And you also probably have a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii. If those two things arent working together for...
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ROMP—or Remotely Operated Mobile Platform—is a poor mans version of an iRobot battlefield bot. Instead of fancy tracks and miniaturized sensors, these ROMPs seem more like sophisticated all-terrain...
According to a long thread at the AVForums, several Xbox 360 users are losing all sound after upgrading to the New Xbox Experience. Apparently, the problem only appears in HDMI-connected systems. but...
If you have an old, dead iPod kicking around and are also looking for a way to disguise your disgusting cigarette addiction, heres a nice way to kill two birds with one stone: hide your cigarettes...
These mini wiimote novelty keychains have a unique function—it can shine an image of your favorite Mario-Kart character on the wall at the push of a button. Fans can collect six different...
A Comcast cable guy just told me that if you go to swap out your composite or component DVR/cable box for an HDMI-friendly one, and you specifically ask for an HDMI cable, theyll give you one at no...
Last week CNN got wind of some of the doorbuster deals Walmart would offer this Black Friday. The promise of a 50-inch Samsung plasma HDTV for $800, Xbox 360 bundle with Guitar Hero III and wireless...
Oh, wow. Apparently, in May, a Brit and a Frenchman snuck on to the under-construction Burj Dubai and BASE jumped from it at 650 meters up. Now, theres video available of their infiltration, jump...
Recently we were sent a PR email about an iPhone app called BdEmailer. No big deal, press releases about new iPhone applications show up in our box in large bundles every day --
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Wireless iPod docks were all the rage back in 2006 (seriously, we remember nerds camping out for them), but the trend sort of petered out as 2007 emerged and focus turned to more
Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. What happens when the efficient menu-driven user experience of the BlackBerry meets the discoverable new user experience of finger-driven touch? The
Researchers have long been trying to model actual brains in order to build a better computer brain, and it looks like IBM is now getting a helping hand from none other than DARPA
We dont have official confirmation of this yet, but were hearing from all over that Verizons launch of the BlackBerry Storm has so far been a raging success -- from what we can
Back for more, eh? Well youve come to the right place -- the Engadget Podcast! Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay as they take you on a magical journey through the trials and tribulations
The folks over at Laptop have gotten some quality face time with a pre-production model of ASUS 10-inch Eee PC 1002 HA, and they seem to like a lot of what theyre seeing.
Great news for all you aspiring paparazzi -- it looks like someone has finally figured out how to eliminate that nasty camera phone shutter lag. By sending image data directly to the cameras
Its just taken a relatively short six months, but it looks like the team behind the Open Computing Language (or OpenCL) have already delivered the final spec for the standard, which puts it
Electronic noses are nothing new, but its always interesting when you throw space into the mix. NASAs most recent Endeavor mission has taken with it a third generation e-nose thats the size of
Its missing the nearly iconic glossy black bezel that has become such an expectation on Samsung displays, but the SyncMaster 2494HS would still be welcome at our cluttered work desk. The 23.6-inch panel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
So youve managed to get your hands on one of the worlds most popular MP3 players, the Apple iPod Nano. This sleek and stylish device will keep you plenty entertained for sure, but
MSI on Friday announced the next iteration of its popular Wind Netbook, the 3-pound Wind U120. The updated model includes many of the same features as its predecessor, but sports a new look (white with black accents) and adds WiMax
Only the most passionate cell phone geeks know that the Federal Communications Commission holds a treasure trove of information on upcoming handsets. Because the FCC has to certify every phone sold in the United States, not to mention test its
The zeppelin, Eureka, sits on the tarmac at Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif. The airship was dedicated Friday at an event celebrating the 75h anniversary of Moffett Field.(Credit: Daniel Terdiman/CNET News)MOFFETT FIELD,
The cameo is nice but not worth the price.(Credit: T-Mobile)They say gift-giving is all about getting your friend something that they didnt know they wanted, or something that they would never buy for
Just in case youve forgotten, JVC is still around. And apparently it doesnt want you forgetting that fact anytime soon. On December 2nd it plans to unveil what it is purporting to be
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Tap out auto-correct with the 2.2 iPhone software update(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)When it some to iPhone software updates, Im all about the basics. Apple could enable the iPhone to cook my dinner every
Feeling a little blasé about how ordinary your blinds look from day to night? OK. Fine, so you dont care. How about if they did something more than just open and close? Designed by Yoon-Hui Kim and Eun-Kyung Kim, the
Fun with flash, on-site printing and other burning listener questions.Listen now: Download todays podcast Episode 30Todays links:NewsDxomark.comThe Gear Swap ProjectFotonations face enhancementContest winnersThe landscape which cheered Lori upOur flash favoriteTodays questionsShutter fix-ationHey Lori ...
ZAGG, the company that makes those screen protectors for mobile devices, is diversifying its product catalog by getting into the overcrowded earbuds market. Its new ZAGGaudio line features a pair of over-the-ear headphones,
The iPod Touch continues to improve, but why not update to Google Maps?(Credit: CNET Networks)The iPhone isnt the only Apple product that received a firmware bump last night. The first- and
Apple released a new mega update for the iPhone on Thursday night.The 2.2 software update is available through iTunes, and its packed with lots of goodies. Apple released its 2.1 software update in September.
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
When Google released a couple of gadgets for the Gmail sidebar and provided an open means of making more, long-time users of Remember the Milk might have guessed the task manager that
According to tech news web site DigiTimes, hardware manufacturer Asustek plans to ship a $200 Eee PC sometime next year. The netbook market has grown significantly in the past year, but
Gmail has added support for sidebar gadgets to its experimental Labs section, allowing users to add an agenda view of Google Calendar, a short list of recent Google Docs files, and any web-based gadgets using
Now may not seem like the best time to drop any extra cash on a new TV, but with the HDTV switch just around the corner and manufacturers desperate to unload
Free size-comparison site Pective scales product images for your LCD screen to full size, allowing you to make a side-by-side comparison of your current clunker to that hot new phone youve
When a can of compressed air is overkill for getting that light layer of dust and crumbs off your keyboard, you might just want a keyboard brush. You can pick
MyThings, a free purchase-tracking web site, lets you manually enter or simply forward emailed receipts to build a list of gadgets and products you own. Once theyre there, you can pull
Last week we asked you to tell us about the best keyboard youve ever used, and the testimonials came pouring in. Today weve compiled the most popular keyboards into a
We asked and you told us what your favorite mouse is, so now were moving onto keyboards. Whats your favorite model keyboard youve ever used to get your typing done?
All platforms running Firefox: Google has updated their toolbar for Firefox, and it integrates GOOG services with your browser chrome better than ever. Frankly, were not so big on browser
Yesterday we asked what the best mouse youve ever pointed and clicked with is, and hundreds of testimonials later, were here to report back. From high DPI gaming mice to
Writer Mike Gunderloy sings the praises of the Evoluent VerticalMouse, a model of mouse designed to keep your arm in a neutral position and help you avoid RSI. Not being
Apple issued a recall Sunday for its Ultracompact USB Power Adapter, the wall charger that came with every iPhone 3G, because its prongs can break off and become stuck in sockets. The
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Those keychain flashlights and laser pointers are more annoying than they are useful. But at least Nintendos Wiimote projector would look kind of cool when your friends shine it in your eye. Resembling a Wiimote controller, the keychain measures 2.25...
Now that iPhone 2.2 has had some time to simmer, were taking the liberty to pour everything we know about the smartphone update into one pot. As we already reported, the major new features are the addition of remote podcast...
Judging by the significant drop in price of TVs across the country, it appears the faltering economy is forcing retailers to start their Black Friday deals early. Sony, Samsung, LG and other manufacturers have started bringing down the price of...
An iPhone developer appears to have paid people to give its application glowing reviews in an effort to boost sales. The developer of Santa Live, a jokey iPhone app for kids, appears to have posted a listing on Amazons Mechanical...
A protective glove system that is currently being used in Iraq by the military is now being made available to civilians. Expect plenty of gear heads, wannabe heroes, and disaster preparedness aficionados to add them to their must-get Christmas wish...
Apple is devising a method for the iPhone to display status icons even when the handsets screen is turned off. The company this week published a 24-page patent detailing a dual-backlight system, so that in addition to the primary backlight,...
When a pro gadget writer needs a new phone, which one does he buy? Something packed with gizmos perhaps, a Nokia N96, or the bleeding-edge T-Mobile G1? Or, given that he uses a Mac and an iPod Touch, perhaps an...
Man, we thought we were picky when it came to the tiny details of machines, but we have nothing on lawyers. According to the National Law Journal, lawyers have found a new way to make money from crappy gadgets: Lawyers...
Britain contains a huge range of accents. Move just a few tens of miles in any direction and youll encounter more diverse speech patterns than youll find in the whole of the US. So, for a Brit like me its...
Theres a certain glamour to the netbook. They come in bright, flighty colors and offer the promise of fun, of computing on the go. Nobody ever thinks of slipping a netbook into a briefcase. Its natural home is a purse...
Apple has issued an update to the hobby that is the Apple TV. Its a software update but it adds a couple of interesting hardware features, one of which should have been in there all along. Apple seems to have...
While its certainly of limited utility, NumberKey is just cute enough to stand out in a mountain of remote control applications for the iPhone. It does just one thing: Its a numeric keypad for you computer. Sit it down next...
Whew! I just churned out almost a thousand words about the latest iPhone killer. But this is no mere half hearted attempt at making a touch compatible device. RIMs BlackBerry Storm seeks to be just as good and even improve...
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
Detailed Gladiator Helmet is constructed from heavy steel This all-steel full Gladiator Helm will help you withstand almost any onslaught when you fight to the death against your co-workers in the office battle
Advanced Digital Breathalyzer gives accurate blood alcohol readings in seconds The BACtrack Breathalyzer clues you in on the exact blood alcohol level in your system. This professional grade breathalyzer gives you results in
Compact stereo speaker with a USB flex cable provides beefy audio for your laptop Wimpy internal laptop speakers getting you down? The B-Flex 2 is a compact stereo speaker with a USB flex
Tiny Wiimote projects images from Mario Kart If you had a tiny keychain that looked like a itty bitty Wiimote what would you expect it to do? How about project images of Mario
Back in stock! Developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its nearly 3,000C spark makes fire building easy in any weather. And any geek who has
Retro cool, meet iPod awesome! This mini-version of an old guitar-amp makes a great little iPod speaker! Your iPod needs more than your headphones if youre thinking of sharing your killer playlist with
Soft-handled stackable utensil set looks like those colorful building blocks you had when you were a geekling! Colorful interlocking bricks were the building-blocks of your childhood. Relive those halcyon days at the dinner-table
Aluminum hard-side case for your cold hard cash! Cold hard cash just got a new meaning. Your wallet, soft-sided and boring, needs an upgrade and weve got a new aluminum hard-side wallet right
LED Shel Chaunuka! Light your candles the ThinkGeek way, and without burning your office down! Heres a way for you to celebrate Chaunuka without setting your office, dorm, or other room on fire.
Ho ho ho. Luke, I am your ghost of holiday bobble head past. Santa Vader is a little different than regular Santa. He gives you presents if youve been good - but if
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Now that the BlackBerry is a 200 person line-inducing device, there is bound to be a steady stream of accessories. The most novel of the first round appears to be this the BlackBerry-branded charging and syncing dock that’s inverted for video
We try to keep things simple ’round here by keeping the tech news flowing and the mistakes to a minimum, but occasionally things slip through. Take for example I called Porsche Italian yesterday and got totally reamed in the comments. My mistake fellas. Apparantly I
Lady and gentlemen (get it, one lady?) I give you Walmart’s Black Friday ad, home of the $128 Blu-ray player and the $798 50-inch plasma TV. Notable deals include:Samsung 50-inch plasma TV for $798Polaroid 42-inch LCD TV for $598Emerson 32-inch
That’s a bit of a grotesque-sounding headline, isn’t it? But it’s true. This handset is one of those designed for older people with limited manual dexterity and no experience with mobile phone technology.It’s got a simple layout and basic high-contrast
How long does it take to create a standard in the tech industry? Let’s put it this way: we’re still waiting for the final word on videotapes (die, Betacam, die). So when you hear that a universal interface between applications
According to a Reuters report, there was 200+ CrackBerry addicts waiting this morning at the mid-town Manhattan Verizon store for the BlackBerry Storm and most of them were turned away due to supply levels. The report then states, The angry customers
Well Ozzy, it looks like you have finally sold all the way out. After an amazing rock career you slumped to a reality show star and now this, pimping World of Warcraft. Oh well, it is kind of amusing.
This enterprising individual appears to have LED-ed out his graphing calculator. Why, you ask? Because you need to be in character when you play Drug Wars. White and Nerdy!
Look at this, people. This guy turned a toy chainsaw and a nerf gun into a full-bore GoW Lancer complete with lights. Why did this boy from Newmarket, Ohio do it? Because he could. Because he’s great. And because this
If someone is/was actually able to get this deal, please let us know.Consumerist.com has found a Miami-area ad apparently promising a free Dodge Ram Single Cab when you purchase a Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 at – get this –
The holidays are approaching and consumers that still have available balance on their credit cards are going to be looking at all those fancy flat screen TVs. But the larger models are still pricey. Samsung still makes and sells DLPs
In the realm of cheap monitors, AOC is looking to differentiate itself from other 19-inch LCDs with $159 price tags by serving up a smooth piano black finish and a “single post stand” in lieu of a clunky monitor base.
Just in case your Verizon contract has the New Every Two feature that allows you to get $100 bucks off a new mobile phone every two years, you could score the Storm today for only $99 after the a $50
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
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.
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
Has Creative finally failed to live up to its namesake, with the latest MP3 player from the Singaporean company being named Moo? Well, perhaps theyre trying to tap
Atomic Floyd has released its own pair of in-ear headphones known as Titanium2, merging both form and functionality into a single device. Some of the innovative
Nokia has yet to make touch-based interface a mainstream method of navigation on its handsets, but that could soon change with news of the Finnish cell
Epson has another projector from its Dreamio range, the EH-TW4000 that will come with the following to keep you entertained :- Dupports full 1080p high definitionEpson D7/C2FINE LCD
Speaker design is extremely subjective, and not all of them come in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Good thing Acoustic Research wants to change this
The iPhone 2.2 update is officially available from Apple and here are the highlights:Google Street ViewPublic Transit mapsLocation sharing (via Email)Podcasts downloads in iTunesToggle auto-correction (Keyboard)Of
If you watched my video review of the digital photo keychains from Wholesale Keychains this past summer and never ordered one for yourself, I have a surprise. They have given me 3 keychains to give away...To win a digital photo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Andrew LiszewskiThis unique take on the desktop calendar was created by designer Yurko Gutsulyak for VS Energy International Ukraine. One of the main goals of the calendar was to convey the idea of energy, given the client’s industry and
By Andrew LiszewskiWhile digital camera manufacturers seem to be caught up in a megapixel arms race, it looks like the flashlight industry has a similar obsession when it comes to one-upping their competition with more and more candlepower. Of course
By Andrew LiszewskiAs someone who relies on vertical blinds to keep his home in a constant cave-like atmosphere, I can see the benefit of this Solar Vertical Lamp concept designed by Yoon-Hui Kim and Eun-Kyung Kim. The vertical blinds are
By Andrew LiszewskiAfter seeing these spoons made from gingerbread, I think I’m going to hire product designer Matilda Sundén Ringnér as a full-time chef to replace all of the cutlery and utensils in my kitchen drawers. If you thought eating
By Andrew LiszewskiI’ve always been tempted to pick up a headphone amp, or build my own from a Penguin Mint tin, but I’ve never been that thrilled by their relatively large form factor. But the FiiO E5, which bears a
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netOne of the things I like about my Wii is that I can easily turn my Wiimote into a gun without the need to drop a bundle of cash on another accessory. Generally
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netIn case you missed it, Microsoft released their dashboard update for the Xbox 360, dubbed the New Xbox Experience. Now those of you that also happen to subscribe to Netflix may have noticed
By Luke AndersonI’ve been lucky enough to never have been in a car wreck that left me unable to easily exit the vehicle. Unfortunately such situations do occur, and you really need to be prepared. You might think that taking
By Luke AndersonI’ve always thought that spray bottles were a great invention. They disburse liquids in either a mist or stream with a minimal amount of effort on your part. My only complaint is that they never seem to have
By Andrew LiszewskiAnyone who’s ever spent time waiting at a bar for their drink will appreciate the Trufill beverage dispenser concept from Scotsman Beverage Systems. The device is apparently set to revolutionize the beverage dispensing industry by filling glasses from
By Andrew LiszewskiI’m sure there are plenty of gearheads who would jump at the chance to buy their kid this Wing Man child seat that features a body made from carbon fiber which everyone knows is extremely lightweight and strong.
By Andrew LiszewskiI’m not entirely sure where the idea to develop a video game based around oral hygiene and dental care came from, but it almost seems like Commodore was trying to make up for the other… let’s say… ‘less
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.netSometimes I run across a product that I think would have been awesome, had it come out a decade earlier. Usually these are themed products, featuring a character that hasn’t been popular for
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
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
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
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
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
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Evgeny TerentyevVOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) has been hit and miss for many people; myself included. I have tooled around with Vonage, Skype, and others, but I
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Cristian ArdeleanIf you are at all familiar with David Allen's Getting Things Done cult philosophy, then you know that it is useful to have
Alright, I've got to admit, I sometimes did enjoy writing entertaining little notes or heck, even little pictures, on post-it notes, and sticking them to a friend's
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Dan WiltonFirst, Walmart was rumored to offer the iPhone in the near future. Then, it was announced that Walmart would be offering the Google Phone (G1). Now, Walmart will
For some time now, the ASUS EeePC range of netbooks have been dubbed the best of the bunch, despite valiant challenges from larger companies (like Dell), but after LaptopMag's review
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Right it down ladies and gentlemen. October 27th, 2008 is officially the day the VCR died. I know - you probably haven’t thought about the VCR in a very long time. Maybe not even this century - but JVC was
We’ve been waiting for those next-gen Kindle’s to be announced - and it looks like they might be coming soon. On last week’s show, Oprah announced that the Amazon Kindle was “her new favorite thing”, and then announced that anyone
Husqvarna have had their battery-powered Automowers in the US for a while. The company has had a solar-powered hybrid model that has been available over seas for some time. It looks like its finally making it over here in the
The UK based company behind TruCall claim that the device will act as an automated secretary on your land line. It will either forward trusted numbers to your phone, or banish untrusted sources with an automated message and push them
If you’re the type of person that need to carry around a 2GB USB stick - AND have a skull ring on your finger at the same time…I kind of feel bad for you.The guys at Solid Alliance, however, think
Blackberry has been teasing the Storm phone for a while now. The device is RIM’s answer to the iPhone - and in many ways it looks similar…but so far, it doesn’t look all that impressive. Engadget has several videos of
I’m all about Classic Star Trek. I dig Kirk and Spock, and I even like the Phase 2 Fan Film series. I’m a big fan. This…um…stuff…however, is a bit much for even me.You can spread some Trekkie holiday chear this
T-Mobile’s G1 is getting a lot of hype this week, and with good reason. The G1 is the first true iPhone rival to enter the market since the launch of Apple’s device in 2007. Sure, you can make claims that
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
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, 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,
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
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
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
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
Big news: Google has just released Voice Search for the iPhone. Erica Naone, who blogs at Technology Review, has taken it for a test drive and likes it. Her brief article and a video
CNN has put up a sneak peek at the fascinating technology being developed by creative geniuses around the world - technology having the potential to offer products that will soon become the coolest must-haves.
Barack Obama may have to relinquish his ever-present Blackberry for security reasons when he becomes U.S. President in January, but no way will he give up exploiting the digital technology he built his election
Ever since I glued rhinestones on my first BlackBerry, Ive flaunted the fact that Im a geek girl with style. (It was also handy as I worked at AOL at the time and at
In 1991, only 20% of computer science undergraduates at MIT were women. And today, that percentage is.....Even lower. Women have achieved parity in pretty much all other science and engineering fields, earning 51% of
Over the last week or so, Ive spent more time than I wish to admit, watching these six Shiba Inu puppies (Autumn, Ayumi, Amaya, Aki, Akoni and Ando) do not much more than sleep and occasionally bat each other with
As I write this, my dog Henry, a daschund, is happily chewing his Pig in a Blanket, a rubber treat dispenser. I stuffed one of his favorite biscuits into the bottom of the pig
If spreading some cheer among nerdy friends has crossed your mind lately, then it might be a good idea to ask Santa for some help. Or, you could do it yourself and get them
This ZTE C79 headset has one big thing going for it -- the price. At $159, it will appeal to a buyer intested in a basic phone, but who still wants a few cool
Im a huge fan of the Flip Mino camera, which is tiny and easy and to use, but while the video quality is great for web video and casual use, its not really what
Not just for your iPhone, the Kensington Dash Mount fits pretty much every iPod model ever made and keeps your gadget within handy reach. Just secure it on your dash and the adjustable side
With the holiday season just around the corner isnt it pretty natural for stores to dangle some pretty carrots to entice us ? Seems it is, which is why Target has turned its attention
If you are a photography enthusiast, you know how many acrobatic positions are required each time you aspire to get that perfect shot. Being a greenhorn myself, the most difficult aspect to deal with
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Section: Audio, Communications, Computers, Gadgets / Other, Originals, Columns, Whos On Crack, FeaturesThis is where we call out the tech moves that seem odd, out of touch or
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, MobileAlltel has joined the ranks of Sprint and AT&T and have added the HTC Touch Pro to its smartphone lineup.
FROM APPLETELL - iPod Touch Hacks may be a site focusing on jailbreaking, but they’ve just compiled a list of built-in tricks of which any iPod touch/iPhone user can take advantage. MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for
FROM APPLETELL - iPhone users in Sweden now have another reason to avoid jailbreaking their phone. MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Computers, Security, Software / Applications, Originals, Web, Downloads, FeaturesJust about all of us have probably been hit at one time or another by a virus, trojan, or ended up with that dreaded
Section: Web, GoogleAnother day, another new product or feature from Google. Well, at least it seems that way sometimes. Usually, there isn’t much added to the search function of Google, the updates
Section: Video, HDTV, Web, Web Apps, Websites, Online Music/VideoSony announced they’ve added some new partners for their connected Bravia TVs. These TVs, when hooked up to broadband, bring the net experience to your living room. Sony is
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, WebsitesRIM has just announced that the recently released MySpace app for the BlackBerry has been a record breaking success. The
FROM GAMERTELL - A nifty, bullet-point list of stores offering Black Friday 2008 deals on video games, game systems, accessories andother game-related goodies… MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Section: Web, Websites, Online Music/Video, Google YouTube has always been the scourge of those of us who like to watch really good looking video. Not just the quality of the content, but
Section: Computers, Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Gaming, Accessories, Miscellaneous, Peripherals, Mice / KeyboardsIf you have a gamer on your shopping list, you just may want to check out this sale at Newegg.com.
Section: Peripherals, StoragePortable storage seems to be increasing rather quickly, and the latest to see a nice increase is the DataTraveler 150 USB flash drive from Kingston.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.”
Star Trek is great, because it’s a reason why many of us got so into gadgets and technology in the first place. Now that J.J. Abrams & Co. have finally decided to release a full-blown trailer, because it makes May
Test Freaks recently played around with a Samsung SH-S223Q, a burner that promise DVD write speeds of 22x. While that may be too fast for now (the review writer admits that “there is no media capable of that yet that
The Nokia N96 is big. That’s the first thing you notice when you hold this phone in your hand. Then you notice the slight UI lag, perhaps caused by all those features crammed into a phone. Less obvious is the
This is old-hat, but Flickr is actually a great comparison tool for comparing cameras. Just visit Flickr’s camera finder, select the brand and model, and you’re instantly presented with a selection of photos taken with that particular camera.As an example,
Well, even grandpa knows where the plus and minus signs of batteries should go. But many gadgets nowadays don’t bother with the standard sizes, featuring their own custom-shaped rechargeable batteries. Which is good of course. No need to spend money
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