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Researchers boast of progress with printed electronics

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets There's certainly no shortage of researchers working on printable electronics these days, but a group from the EU-funded CONTACT project is now boasting of a "major step" to...
Polymorph robot mimics human joints and muscles, puts curtain rings to good use

Filed under: Robots Using polymorph plastic, some curtain rods, electric screwdrivers, motors, and a whole lot of mad-scientist creativity, an Xrobots hobbyist created this organic-looking robot base.
Laser-etched tattoos: don't try this at home, kids

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets It's not too often case mods cross over into the world of body mods, but when you think about it, it was kind of only a matter of time before people started using laser-etch...
Scientists train robots to love punk music

Filed under: RobotsWe've seen plenty of robots that are capable of showing their appreciation for music, but few have as refined a taste as this trio of bots designed by a team of UK artists and scien...
87% of PlayStation 3 owners watching Blu-ray movies? Survey says yes

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment Buried under predictions that 2012 will bring dominance for Blu-ray over DVD and breaking news that the PS3 just may have had a hand in winning the format war the...

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Lightning Review: Lego Egg Timer [Cook]

newVideoPlayer("/legotimer_gizmodo.flv", 494, 390,""); The Gadget: Lego Egg Timer. The Price: $7.99 The Verdict: It's cute. It's makes a wonderful tic-tock noise. It helps you do roasted lamb...
Celebrate July 4th the Gizmodo Way [July 4th]

How do you celebrate July 4th like a true Gizmodian? If you answered "waking up on the 5th with a severe hangover and sparkler burns where the sun don't shine," you'd be correct! Oh, that, and...
A Documentary on ShowBiz Pizza's Rocka-fire Explosion Animatronic Band [Showbiz Pizza]

Faithful readers will know I am not even close to finished exploiting my painful job experiences at the Chuck E. Cheese in the Bergen Mall for Gizmodo fodder. God I hate that place. When I was...
Danish Isle Runs Completely on Renewable Energy, Is Greenest Guinea Pig Ever [Green]

In this week's New Yorker, Elizabeth Kolbert wrote about the Danish isle of Samsø, which over the past 10 years, has gone from exclusively using fossil fuel energy sources, to living exclusively off.
"Dear Cupertino" Apple Site Reduces Bad Rumors Back To Desperate Wishes [Apple]

The majority of Apple rumors ignored by the veterans at sites like Macrumors and Apple Insider are non-sourced, usually building up from the updrafts of the blog/analyst/network news circle jerk...

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Amy Ray, 'Blame Is A Killer': Free MP3 of the Day

For those who only know Amy Ray as half of the Indigo Girls, her venture into rock 'n' roll territory as a solo artist might come as a surprise. With crunchy guitars and a solid backbeat, Ray showcase...
Yelle, 'Je Veux Te Voir': Free MP3 of the Day

Yelle says she sings in "80's French"--which sounds kind of confusing until you hear her punky electro tracks that remind us of Stereo Totale and Electrocute. Fronting a fashiony, stylish movement tha...
Looking back, looking ahead: The week in laptops

Ah, summer. Long, sunny days. Vacations at the beach. And, if you're in the United States, the Independence Day holiday. Which is why this weekly wrap-up is coming a day early: tomorrow my colleagues...
Attention back-to-school shoppers: Find your laptop reviews here

This laptop's parents must be very proud. When people refer to a seasonal business, they usually mean the holiday shopping season that starts with Black Friday. But the real season for laptops h...
Gear4 shrinks 'BlackBox' speaker to travel size

(Credit: Gear4) The cubist period for speakers seems to be alive and well, whether we like it or not. As a reflection of its widening influence, the latest example comes from the U.K. with Gear4's "B...

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Sharp presents solar LCD TV prototype for the 1.6 billion people on earth with no electricity

Today Sharp unveiled a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV [JP], which is solely powered by solar energy. The company said one day, their solution might bring television to all the 1.6 billion people...
This humanoid robot may soon replace fashion models (or maybe not)

The Hyogo Prefectural Institute of Technology recently presented [JP] a humanoid robot that is programmed to walk like a fashion model. The researchers claim they used materials easily available anywh...
Daily Crunch: Seed Bomb Edition

Drones use AI, not GPS, to frag you Seed bombs: Make the world greener while forcing your philosophy on others Incredibly tiny RC helicopter: prototype for Dune Hunter-Killer? Tokyoflash SPACE WATCH!
HP attempts to charge customer $1099 due to “liquid inside keyboard”

Interesting approach to customer service you’ve got there, HP! Hot tipper Zack, who sent his still-under-warrantee HP laptop in to be serviced for a bad hinge, writes: Well today I received a ca...
Most popular posts for Thursday, July 3

Today’s Top Posts: PINs hacked from ATM transaction processing software Blockbuster backs out of Circuit City buy Play your Nintendo DS like a Jedi with a Lightsaber Stylus Shell Japan to buil...

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10 Gadgety Reasons To Love America

And if you are still not convinced, just remember—you could be living in Canada.
Tyrant alarm clock dials your contacts if you refuse to wake

The alarm clock dials a random number in your mobile contact list for every three minutes that you address the obnoxiously loud ringing. Brilliant. Pure, sadistic, barbarous brilliance.
Rumor: Blackberry Thunder has Higher Res Screen than iPhone

A bit more tricklage on RIM's "Apple Killer," the touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder: The official model number is the BlackBerry 9500, and the touchscreen is a bit higher res than the iPhone's (360x480 t...
10 Awesome Gadgets You Should Grab for 2008

During the six months since CES, some toys had us sitting up, smiling and paying attention. Here are the top gizmos we¹re excited about so far this year, ranging from the practical (surge protectors...
Diggers do you want a girlfriend? Read this and learn how

Diggers have no fear The Internet is not a separate place a person can go to from the real world. The Internet is the real world as this geek learned how to master it, By the end of the year, he had s...

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Review: SOHO Organizer 7.0.2 (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - For personal organization, Apple has focused on the basics with its Address Book and iCal programs, which are included with Mac OS X. These are fine light-duty programs, but they lack p...
Lenovo Seeks Prestige in Price-sensitive Market (PC World)

PC World - The perception of Lenovo as a laptop innovator has paid dividends in the enterprise space, but the reputation may not...
Suit Seeks Information on U.S. Cell-Phone Tracking (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are suing the Department of Justice to obtain official records concerning the U.S. government's possible use of c...
Coreflood, More Microsoft-Yahoo, IPhone Plans (PC World)

PC World - A Trojan horse program that has been around for about six years is now being used to steal system-administrator passwords...
Google Talk Revamped For Apple's iPhone (TechWeb)

TechWeb - InformationWeek - In order to accommodate the restrictions that Apple placed on iPhone apps to conserve system resources, this version of Google Talk shuts down if you launch another applica...

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Wrist-Top Racer Switches From Trainer to Watch With Ease

The Forerunner 405 is a data-driven action hero that tracks speed, distance and heart rate with GPS-enabled accuracy and lab-worthy cardio analysis.
Transformer: Kayak Adjusts Its Shape to Go With Your Flow

You can prep this flexible kayak for almost any weather or sea condition with hydraulic jacks that stretch and adjust the skin with ease. It's pricey, but wow -- it's like several kayaks in one.
Titanium Frame Handles Any Cycling Terrain

The lightweight Psychlo-X is a road racer and mountain bike in one. Our riders take this and three more cyclo-cross bikes through a gauntlet of pavement, dirt and grass.
From Foldup Kayaks to Swim Goggles, Wired Reviews the Hottest Summer Gear

Our blowout Summer Test gadget reviews have something for everyone from lightweight tents, folding bikes and GPS navigators to tricked-out training watches and pro-quality swim goggles.
Latest Open Source Linux Phone on Sale July 4

The latest attempt at an open source, Linux-based phone goes on sale July 4. Offered by OpenMoko, will it succeed where so many others have failed? We'll find out for sure on the Fourth.

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Google makes Ratproxy open source

On of the tools Google uses for web application testing is called Ratproxy. Its job is to audit applications, checking them for any problems specifically of a security nature. The tool is optimized ba...
Problems make Sony remove PS3 Firmware 2.4

The recent release of the latest Firmware for the PlayStation 3 has done nothing to endear the company with some owners of the console. On updating to version 2.4 of the Firmware a number of machines...
Hitachi sets sights on 5 TB drive in 2010

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies is still confident that the standard hard drives of today will be pushing the limits of storage capacity in a couple of years time. Regardless of how well SSD stora...
Hidden faucet will confuse and amaze your guests

Here is a sink that’s as spooky as it is stealthy. This Hidden Faucet comes to life when you place your hands near the horizontal slot and a narrow band of water begins to pour out. What make...
Michael Dell invests $100 million in Dell

Michael Dell has given his company a vote of confidence this week by investing another US$100 million buying shares. It is thought that Michael paid an average of US$22.07 a share and therefore landed...

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Wirewize Explains How to Connect Your Entertainment Gear

Free A/V website Wirewize takes most of the guesswork out of hooking together your television, DVD player, stereo speakers, and other gear. After a free sign-up, enter in the model and make of each co...
The Six Way Opener Declutters Your Kitchen Drawer

The Six Way Opener is a kitchen multi-tool that lives up to its moniker, offering a multitude of ways to open, grip, and pry common containers in the kitchen. At $7.95, it can open bottles, bags, jars...
DIY Pegboard Media Center

Reader jay-martin took our popular pegboard gadget mount DIY project out from under the computer desk and into the living room's entertainment center. By replacing the back of the entertainment center...
Three Reader Gadget Pegboard Mounts

One of the most popular DIY projects we've ever posted is the Pegboard Gadget Mount—a cheap and easy way to organize your gadgets and cords and get them out of sight. Lots of readers have taken...
Rejuvenate Your Fan with a Little TLC

With sweltering summer heat and humidity fully upon us, most people have pulled fans out of winter storage and fired them up. What if your fan just doesn't seem to provide the same relief as it used t...

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Wireless Child Locator

The Brickhouse Child Locator by Brickhouse is a device that lets you keep a constant watch on your child in public areas. This device works by attaching a tag to your child's clothes or shoes to work...
iPhone 3G Line Forms in NYC

A ten person line has been spotted outside Apple's Fifth Avenue retail store as of this Friday afternoon. As ample supply is expected, it seems unnecessary to be waiting a full week outside the store.
Starmac Quadcopters

STARMAC is a multi vehicle test bed used to demonstrate new concepts in multi-agent control on a real-world platform. The fleet, consisting of six quadrotor vehicles that can fly indoors and outdoors...
Vye S41 Mini PC and Tablet Computer

The S41 is a mini-v which can handle full versions of Microsoft software applications such as Office. A mini-v is a new category of mobile device that is in between a large tablet PC and a small PDA.
Archos Generation 6 To be GSM-Enabled

Archos, the French consumer electronics company has announced in a joint statement with SFR that they will be teaming up to offer a 3G-enabled PMP by the end of 2008. The agreement Archos and SFR have...

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At Least It Won’t Hit On You When You’re Drunk

By Jonathan Kimak The Asahi Robot Bartender was unveiled at Selfridges Department store in London, England a couple days ago. “Mr Asahi” as the creators like to call him can serve beer in...
Firewinder Outdoor Lighting Runs Exclusively On Wind Power (No Fire Needed)

By Andrew Liszewski Solar powered lighting for your deck or backyard is pretty popular these days, but here’s another eco-friendly solution to illuminate your next BBQ. While the Firewinder look...
Own Your Own NS-5 Sonny, Or At Least His Head

By Andrew Liszewski I’ve never read Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot, but I can only assume the original book is a lot better than the I, Robot movie starring Will Smith from a few years ago. As I...
NES Cartridge = Handheld NES

By Andrew Liszewski If you’re a fan of classic portable gaming then check out this handheld NES that’s been built into an actual NES cartridge. The NESp was created by the BenHeck.com foru...
USB Webkey May Replace Flash Drives As Corporate Swag

By Luke Anderson If you’ve ever been to any kind of trade show in the last few years, you’ve no doubt gotten a USB flash drive from one of the vendors. They hand them out like candy these...

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The Barista Concept Coffee Machine

The Barista is a concept coffee machine by Patrik Pettersson, and this multiple partner espresso machine is smart enough to know exactly how you like your coffee after a few tries.
Non-planar devices promise downloadable hardware, interactive soda cans

Scientists have been up to some wacky stuff in the world of flexible computers and organic user interfaces.
AwareSpot location based alert system for mobile phones

The free service is designed so that police, public safety and community service organizations, media, clubs, businesses, and more can quickly and easily set up community alert broadcast channels that...
Pokermate table makes the game digital. But where's the fun in that?

July 4th, 2008 by James in Electronic Gadgets , Gaming Gadgets , Miscellaneous Gadgets , Wacky Gadgets It's official.
HP fax machines recalled, could turn resume into flames

Hey you. Yeah, you. You're about to beam that resume facsimile-style to a prospective employer, aren't you? If said machine is a Hewlett-Packard Fax 1010 or 1010xi, we're recommend firing it over thro...

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Beer Goddess is World’s Largest Beer Glass

New York City’s mini chain of microbreweries Heartland Brewery has just introduced the Beer Goddess which they are dubbing “The Largest Glass of Beer Commercially Available” (an appl...
Panda Bear MP3 Player

Just in time for the Olympics in China this year comes the Panda Bear MP3 player. Look how cute and cuddly he is (for a plastic electronic device anyway). Just like real pandas, you plug your headph...
Amphibious RV

It’s common knowledge that the biggest consumers of RV’s (aka motorhomes) is old people. Snowbirds. Geezers. And everyone knows that old people are really bad drivers. So that is why y...
Lick the Bard

Hey baby want to lick my head pop? Want a taste of the bard? I once got kicked out of a bar for trying to use those two pickup lines but now you can say that with all seriousness with the Shakespear...
Dry Erase Refrigerator

The Jot Dry Erase fridge from Amana is the perfect kitchen appliance for your crazy kids. Now you longer have to subject your refrigerator to a barrage of magnets and sticky notes and crayon stains.

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