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#design
These Venetian Blinds Make Me Want to Stick With Curtains
I like my typography the same way I like my coffee and men. Hot and confusion-free. These venetian blinds are neither. They look neat, but I can't figure out why you want to spell something out in blinds. More » -
#weather
Hacked Email Archive Fuels Climate Skeptics' Conspiracy Theories
The Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia keeps some of the most accurate climate records which are key to many climate change debates. Its email archives were hacked, and now it's the center of another conspiracy claim. More » - Yesterday - November 24, 2009
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#imagecache
This is How a Pissed Off Designer Quits His Job
It might not be the smartest way of giving a zero-weeks notice at work, but you've gotta give this guy some credit for doing extra work and making a custom Mac OS X app just for the purpose of quitting. More » -
#danger
Cellphone-Using Pedestrians at Higher Risk of "Getting Run Over"
First driving, now even walking: The combination of cellphone use and motion seems to be the most dangerous threat facing Americans today. More » -
#usb
Second Generation Pet Rock is USB-Powered, Still Does Nothing
Maybe I'm just not a good pet owner, but I never understood the original Pet Rock. Mine just sat there holding down papers on my desk and refused to eat. Looks like this USB-powered one doesn't do much either. More » -
#cake
Cylon Cake: I Got Dibs On The Working Red Eye
Kudos to the talented chefs behind this Cylon cake with a working red eye. Of course, I wouldn't want to be the one cutting this thing up with a knife. [SciFi Wire] -
#rayguns
Get Your Hands on a Non-Functioning WETA Ray Gun
WETA, the special effects studio behind movies such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has a new line of prop rayguns, and they're actually sort of affordable this time. More » -
#diy
DIY Light Bulb Planters and Mini Terrariums Bring Too Many Puns
The ever-present flower on my desk sits in a skinny vase that doesn't exactly scream I'm-kinda-geeky-but-hey-it's-ok-because-I-make-cool-things. Time to start using a funky DIY planter or mini terrarium made of repurposed light bulbs. Maybe the what-a-bright-idea puns will be a bonus. More » -
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#tracking
Do You Know When Fedex Drops Your Package? Senseaware Does
Package-tracking sensors aren't super new, but Senseaware is one that's unique because it tracks multiple criteria—temperature, location, drops and light exposure—and updates those to the web constantly. Useful when you're transporting organs and not MP3 players. More » -
#rumors
Google Search's New Interface Being Tested Now
The rumors published last week may be true after all: Google is testing a new search interface on random people, as these screenshots from Gizmodo reader Matt Karolian confirm.
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#giftguide
Car Gifts Too Dangerous To Actually Use While Driving
Theoretically, we shouldn't drive while playing with gadgets. But at stop lights and while we're waiting for roadtrip passengers to finish buying cornchips at the gas station quickmart, well, OK. More » -
#dealzmodo
CoPilot Live GPS App Is $20 During Thanksgiving Special
ALK is dropping the price of CoPilot Live North America from $35 down to $20, starting tomorrow. Since CoPilot was already our favorite non-subscription budget GPS app, this is nice to hear. More » -
#advertising
Verizon Whines About Sprint's "Most Dependable" Claims
Apparently Verizon has gotten cocky after its court victory over AT&T and decided it wants an encore. This time the wireless provider is playing the bully as it demands that Sprint cease claiming that it's "America's most dependable 3G network." More » -
#crime
How Your Brain Will Betray You in a Court of Law
I know it's science, which is ostensibly more objective than human intuition, but there's something unnerving about an MRI brain scan being admitted as evidence in a murder trial in Chicago, the first in the US. More » -
#movies
Don't Miss Objectified on PBS Tonight
We've shown you Jonathan Ive's segment in Objectified before, but the whole movie is on PBS later tonight. Check out PBS for the schedule and watch the fantastic Ives clip once more while you wait. [PBS via Michael Gartenberg] -
#questionoftheday
What Word Would You Use To Classify Your Relationship With Gadgets?
Passionate? Combative? Maybe even...sexy? Pick a word, any word, to describe your relationship with gadgets and share it in the comments. -
#cartoon
The Perfect Solution for Leg Room in Airplanes
Looking at the most recent solutions to save space in airplanes, I wouldn't be surprised about this being the future of air travel. Add astronaut leggings to every hole, and you are done. [Runway Girl] -
#giftguide
Gift Guide for Space Jockeys
Hey you, Ground Controls and Major Toms orbiting out there! If you're a space aficionado or know someone who'd like to blast into the cosmos, it's time to take your protein pills. Here's the definitive go/no-go holiday gift list. More » -
#media
A Glimpse of Google without News Corp.: No Big Loss
The media world is in a (relative) uproar over what the implications of News Corp. pulling its content off Google would be. But! A three-part Gawker investigation-type thing indicates the impact might be quite minimal for you, the consumer. Observe: [Gawker] -
#profdealzmodo
Black Friday Anti-Deals: What Not To Buy
Black Friday may be when prices drop, but if you've carefully read the list of deals, you can tell it's also a BS marketing gimmick. Here's how not to get fooled (plus, what gadgets to avoid at any price): More » -
#roundups
Ecomodo - The Best of Treehugger
RoboClams, stylish solar speakers, compressed air cars...and if that's not enough for you, make nano solar cells from powdered donuts! More » -
#gaming
Video Surfaces of Man Taking Anime Video Game Character To Be His Lawfully Wedded Wife
As promised, the wedding ceremony between a man named Sal9000 and Nene Anegasaki, a character from the Nintendo DS game Love Plus, was filmed and broadcast across the internet. It's predictably sad. More » -
#infographic
Black Friday 2009 Projections Are Go!
Mint.com analyzed the shopping patterns of a million users going into Black Friday, and they condensed their findings in this still-giant infographic. (Things are looking up.) The big winners? Electronics and luxury outlets, like Neiman Marcus. [Mint via FastCompany] -
#bittorrent
BitTorrent’s Future: DHT, PEX, and Magnet Links Explained
Last week The Pirate Bay confirmed it would shut down its tracker permanently, instead encouraging the use of DHT, PEX, and magnet links. This move confounded many BitTorrent enthusiasts, who were confronted with confusing new terminology and technology. Time for some explaining. [Lifehacker] -
#giftguide
Gifts For Pets Owned By Geeks Who Treat Them Like Spoiled Children
In all honesty, this entire list is a "do not buy" for normal people, but I love my dogs beyond reason. So, here are some unreasonable gifts for them, your pets and your pet loving geek friends. More »
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#imagecache
No, This Is Not Another Slow Shutter Photography Trick
As much as the Artikcar looks like it was drawn with light during a 20-second photo exposure, it's actually a real thing: a rolling, glowing, neon-enveloped quad bike. More » -
#carcrime
Top Ten Least-Ticketed Vehicles And Why
A nationwide study examining police ticket data across the United States has revealed one very important list — which cars don't get tickets. We've broken down the list below. [Jalopnik] -
#dealzmodo
Gadget Deals of the Day
What we're now entering isn't the holiday season but is, rather, the season of deals. That means that Black Friday is drawing nigh, gifts must be given, and you can count on Dealzmodo posts to be plump with savings. More » -
#hulu
Okay, It's Time to Break Up With Hulu
Hulu is the best video site on the internet. There's a price though, for being able to watch 30 Rock whenever we want. And clearly, it's going to get steeper. More » -
#photoshopcontest
25 Ways Black Friday Could Be Even Worse
For this week's Photoshop Contest, I asked you to envision true disasters befalling the dreaded Black Friday happening later this week. And yeah, I think it's safe to say crappy sales aren't as bad as this stuff. More » -
#gaming
5 Games That Play Nicely on Netbooks
Liliputing put together a list of 5 decent, recent PC games that play smoothly on netbooks. Also, we would add the classic Half Life to their list, along with Diablo 2 (obv). Your recommendations? [Liliputing] -
#mediaplayers
LaCie LaCinema Classic HD: 1TB Media Player for $250
LaCie makes design-friendly, premium hard drives. But while it's no surprise that their LaCinema Classic HD looks this attractive, the $250 price is shockingly reasonable. More » -
#ipod
Tiny Wooden Speakers for All iPods Make Me Hungry
You know I need breakfast asap when I read maple and cherry and the only thing I can think about is syrup, pancakes, and pie. And a giant coffee, please. Unfortunately, these wooden speakers for all iPods are not edible. More »
