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Summer Funnology
The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather
Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race.I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. More »
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By Philippe KahnComment by TheWerewolf - Causing headlines!: My first reaction was 'Wait - Phillipe Kahn - as in Borland's Phillipe Kahn?' And indeed - it is! Wow -... more » | Other threads
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July 4th
Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into the Air, Not At Your Mom
Here's another clip from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that proves, once and for all, that it is not okay to point fireworks at family members. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]
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By Jason ChenComment by elryry: I'm glad you guys posted this, else tomorrow wouldn't have worked out too well. 13 Responses | Other threads
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Robots
Pentagon's Robot Hummingbird Christened "Nano Air Vehicle"
The Pentagon's wacky sci-fi department DARPA has been working on robotic hummingbird-based drones to serve as miniature spies. They're not nearly as agile or adorable as real hummingbirds, but DARPA is well on their way to achieving that dream. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Unknown2U: Simply amazing at what people can accomplish. Although I can see this being used as a big brother type of... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Funnology
Pegasus Open 50 Tour: This is How a Race Sailboat Works (Part 1)
The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here's a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. More »
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By Brian LamComment by Hi, I'm God: I'm not sure why we should care. I'm all for sailing - it's relaxing. But its not enticing news that... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Tablets
Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?
We already knew pretty much everything about the Archos9 tablet netbook running Windows 7, but with nobody sure what kind of touchscreen the thing uses, we're left to wonder if we'd want anything to do with a resistive-touchscreen tablet. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Baashar Alawneh: How can you not be sure what type of touchscreen it uses? If it responds to a stylus its resistive,... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Storage
Upgrading the SSD in a Netbook Makes a Difference
Netbooks are netbooks. Usually based on Intel's Atom chipset, and generally not that fast. What you gonna do? Well, I upgraded the SSD in my Hackintosh. Not just to bump the drive from 32 to 128GB, but for SPEED. More » -
iPhone Apps
The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0
Right, so bear with me here: this week our apps are all about learning new things, understanding the world around you, meeting new people, playing extremely silly games in large groups. Sort of like being a kid again! No? Ok.
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Apple
Woman Shot During "Violent Armed Robbery" at Apple Store
A 26-year-old employee was shot today during a "violent armed robbery" of the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia. Video news report embedded below—details at Cult of Mac. [Cult of Mac via BBG] More » -
iPhone Apps
RunPee, the Guide to Ideal Bathroom Breaks During Movies, Comes to iPhone
RunPee, that great website that tells you precisely the best time to run and pee during a movie so you don't miss anything good, has taken the next step and released an iPhone app for quick reference. More » -
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This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away
You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I've got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honor of our nation's 233 birthday. More » -
Dealzmodo
Gadget Deals Of The Day
Giz isn't letting you go for the weekend without Dealzmodo! We've got nice deals on laptops including a 13" Lenovo. Games? Steam's got a bundle you can't miss! Try to stay sober and keep all your fingers! Happy 4th everyone! More » -
Review
CatGenie Litter Box: The Clean Fresh Smell of Civilization's Discontents
Ever since the Egyptians (Mayans? Indians?) invented zero, curmudgeons have argued that technology creates as many problems as it solves, but I've never encountered a product that does exactlythat, until now. I'm talking about a litter box. More »
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Comment by van_line: I am not a cat person, but I thought you could teach a cat to use the toilet directly (not... 24 Responses | Other threads
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July 4th
Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks Can Blow Up Your Face
Hey everyone, just checking in to make sure your holiday is kicking off with a bang. But that you haven't blown your face off with some giant aerial fireworks. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC]
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By Jason ChenComment by drsmith: uhhh .... yeah. If you need to be told not to stand in the line of fire, you probably... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Memorable gadgets
My Most Memorable Gadgets, By Steve Wozniak
We're kicking off our series exploring memorable gadgets from memorable people with one of the most influential tech giants: Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. – JC More »
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By WozComment by WarOperationPlanResponse_GitEmSteveDave: I, too, have a love of nixie tubes. Call me old fashioned, but they strike me as a perfect... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Fireworks
Sega's Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes the Fun Out of Explosions
Sega Toys is coming out with the Uchiage Hanabi, essentially a limited-function projector that shows fake fireworks on your ceilings or walls, complete with sound. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Chewmieser: That thing sucks. You could easily tell that most of the fireworks were totally fake. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Bags
Timbuk2's Hemlock and Q Backpacks Have Swing Around Easy Access to Your Laptop
I haven't carried a Boy Scout backpack in years, but the laptop feature in Timbuk2's latest sounds great: The sleeve is sideloading, meaning you can pull out your laptop without busting open your whole bag and spilling crap everywhere. More »
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Comment by Save me: Has anyone ever bought one of the Timbuk2 bags? Im looking to get a travel bag since my old Samsonite... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Summer Fun-nology
Pegasus Open 50, The Official Transpac Raceboat of Gizmodo
Philippe Kahn founded Borland, invented the Camphone, and decodes human motion. He's also a fellow outdoorsman, splitting time skiing Tahoe and sailing in Santa Cruz. He'll share his Transpac 2009 sailing race with us live from the Pegasus Open 50. More »
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By Brian LamComment by WarOperationPlanResponse_GitEmSteveDave: Any chance you can ask about the weird things they have come across while racing? I have heard tales... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Nukes
What's the Fallout if North Korea Nukes Hawaii?
North Korea's aiming their test missile near Hawaii. The US military says they can protect the islands, and locals aren't too worried, but if something happens, the thermal, shockwave and radioactive fallout will look something like this. More »
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By Brian LamComment by goodcow: Can we just bomb the fuck out of North Korea already? 49 Responses | Other threads
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Media
Add Us On gdgt
The new data and social network type gadget site, gdgt, is back up and fully operational. Here are our accounts. Add us! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Scratic: Am I overlooking a way to search among gdgt users? 5 Responses | Other threads
- Thursday - July 2, 2009
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Remainders
Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
...NASA Flashes a Full Moon...DisneyUniversal Buys a Piece of Another Lifeless Rock...Move Without Moving (aka How To Get Fat Fast)...iPhone Screens Fixed at a Store Near You... More »
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Comment by Jakooboo: Wait... Asteroids? What the fuck? How will that work? 6 Responses | Other threads
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iPhone Apps
Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet)
Here's what Facebook for iPhone 3.0 looks like—pretty nice. Besides the new giant button home screen, you'll be able to actually RSVP to events and create new photo albums. No push yet, but here's the full list: More » -
Retromodo
The First Integrated Circuit Chip: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
The Computer History Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit, pictured above, with a multimedia exhibit called "The Silicon Engine" to explain why many claim the IC as one of mankind's greatest and most important inventions ever. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by chekt: I don't get what this article is about. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Image cache
Ceiling Porn Is Probably Not What You Think It Is
We tend to take ceilings for granted, unless there's water coming through them thanks to a careless upstairs neighbor. Deputy Dog collected ten insane architectural feats of ceiling-craft to show off the most underrated wall in the house. [Deputy Dog]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by 92BuickLeSabre: That ceiling appears to have tripped me out so much that I lost my star. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Furniture
With a Name Like 'Luminotherapy' It Hardly Sounds Seedy at All
Philippe Boulet's "luminotherapy" bed is supposed to help you sleep. But since when does light shining in someone's face help them sleep? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo: I don think this has a BRIGHT future. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Robots
Self-Portrait Machine Forces Your Hands Into Drawing a Pretty Picture
No artistic ability? Let a friendly robot force your hands into drawing a realistic self-portrait of yourself. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Pi-face: I'd say that it's art just about as much as photography/graphic design is. 13 Responses | Other threads
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Patent
Apple's Future iPhone Patents Show Fingerprint ID For Different Gestures, Plus More
MacRumors found three interesting patents that point to various new interaction techniques. The most interesting is the fingerprint ID directly on the screen so that the iPhone can see which finger you're using and accept gestures appropriately. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by rt100 is loving his new MBP: um removal of all buttons, anyone? first item in the patent is "HOME"... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Lg
LG Making iPhone Competitor, Android Phone and Prada III
It would be amazing if LG could make an iPhone competitor, an Android device and a Prada III that's one single device, but somehow I don't think that's what LG's president means. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo: why do they have to compete, cant other cell phone designer/companies just make their own product, with their own ideas.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Cellphones
Land Rover S1 Phone Tested By Elephants: It Really Is The Strongest Phone
This is why the Sonim/Land Rover S1 phone is the toughest phone yet: it can stand an elephant stomp, being run over an actual Land Rover and being tossed out of a second floor window. Plus... More » -
Cars
Magnetic Big Wheel or Ring of Death?
Car designer Harsha Vardhan has a different vision of tomorrow. While his vehicle calls for an electric engine, just like we see in cars now like the Prius or Volt, that engine drives magnetic fields, not wheels. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by geekpi: More like ring of retarded. There is no way it could stand like that while at rest. Gravity would pull... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Nsfw
Robo-Geisha Invade Theaters With Chainsaws, Butt Blades and Fried Shrimp
If fembots were viciously cultured Japanese escorts instead of just ditsy blondes, Austin Powers would not have lived to make The Love Guru. (Tagged NSFW for crude violence and PG13 T&A) More »
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Comment by alphanumeric1971: Every time I watch something like this I wonder, Is there something wrong at the heart of the Japanese Psyche or... 4 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Home Premium Will Have a Family Pack
Kristian Kenney finds this M&M buried inside the horrible trail mix that is the Windows 7 Home Premium End User License Agreement: there's going to be a Family Pack. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Xjep: Matter of fact why is Apples family pack 5; most families are made up of 4 members 15 Responses | Other threads
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wellness
Urination Is Where We Draw the Line on Home Beauty Products
You know what they say: Nothing takes the callouses off like fastening plastic bags filled with urine around your feet. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by dewisri: Let's be clear: you don't pee in the bag and wear it on your feet. The product description says that they... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Microwave
Heinz Beanzawave USB Desktop Microwave In Action
We already knew Heinz was developing a USB-powered and possibly portable mini microwave, but now we actually get to see how it works. You guessed it, just like a microwave. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! Ponies!: I think we're all thinking a little too provincially about this. Yes, it can be used in the office. But... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Dealzmodo
Gadget Deals Of The Day
We've got some stunning deals on laptops and TVs today. If you're enjoying Wimbledon (it's been on 24-7 at my house), there's a free subscription to Tennis Magazine for ya'. Have a happy and safe Independence Day! More » -
Advertisement
Meet Volkswagen CC
Did you know the CC is actually a sports car wrapped in a luxury sedan? It's an anti-anxiety attack. Meet Volkswagen CC. The most talked about VW in years. -
Design
Altrove Lighting: How Spiderwebs Might Look in 2020
Altrove is a new lighting product that uses "transparent wires" (which we think means fishing line, not fiber optics) to create a geometric yet ethereal mesh of light on your wall or ceiling. [Artemide via MocoLoco]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: Finally a product that will let me capture the elusive spider-pig. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Science
Sixty Videos to Explain Sixty Symbols of Physics and Astronomy
Do you know what the hell is the Schwarzschild radius? I didn't have a clue, but now I know that if you compress Earth to an 8mm radius ball, you will get a black hole. My fascination didn't stop there. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by masbo99: smart guy. he should really learn how to pronounce "schwarzschild" though, before going on tv. 4 Responses | Other threads
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iPhone
Apple Pulls iPhone App That Allowed for Child Pornography Uploads
Apple has pulled BeautyMeter—the iPhone/iPod touch app that allowed users to upload naked pictures of themselves for others to rate—after a 15-yo girl published this picture showing her bare breasts and pubic hair. More »
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Comment by Curves: I am all about First Amendment rights and free speech, but, in the case of children, I have to applaud... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Lights
Sputnik Solar Lamp Brings Free Light to Your Yard
This solar lamp from IDEA is inspired by Sputnik, requires 2-5 hours of sunlight for 8 hours of operation and costs a mere $16. [IDEA via Engadget]
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By Adam FrucciComment by Kaiser-Machead: Now I can't get the reverberating sound of someone with a saw making that UFO noise out of my head. 10 Responses | Other threads
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