Sunday, December 21, 2008

Computing

Dell on Apple’s Environmental Ads: ‘We Wish Apple Would Make a Difference Rather than Making Ads’

10:30AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

In a blog post, Dell VP Bob Pearson outlines his views on Apple’s environmentally-focused MacBook ads, and dismisses Apple’s claims as rhetoric rather than action. He also blasts Apple for their lack of transparency.

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Gaming

Gizmondo Delayed for Massive Redesign: Will Christmas Ever Be the Same?

9:30AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

The six of you who have been following Gizmondo know that a new version was promised for this Christmas season. But surprise, surprise: it’s been delayed due to economic instability and general crappiness.

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Software

Official Nvidia Mobile GPU Drivers Available Online

7:30AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Though mobile graphics drivers have historically been available only from the laptop manufacturer, Nvidia finally posted their official drivers on their site. Say goodbye to those 3rd-party hacked and often buggy drivers!

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Gadgets

DIY Christmas Cannon is a Festive Tinsel Explosion

6:45AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

This DIY Christmas Cannon provides a solution to a problem I didn’t know existed: how to combine explosive firearms with the warmth, generosity, and joy of Christmas. Video after the jump.

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Gadgets

Inflatable Dog Collar Keeps Rover Floating Without Swim Lessons

6:15AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

The Float-A-Pet collar is two gadgets in one: a water-sensing inflatable floaty, and an LED locator. The other dogs may make fun of him, but that’s a trade-off he’s probably willing to make.

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Samsung YP-P3 Boasts Haptic Touchscreen and Widgets

5:30AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Samsung’s YP-P3 looks like a solid followup to the slick-but-limited P2 portable media player. The P3′s UI gets a huge update, along with some welcome new features.

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Mobile

Modded Mobile Phone Analyses Blood to Detect HIV, Malaria, and More

4:45AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Scientists at UCLA modded an ordinary phone into a portable blood analyser that can detect diseases at a very low cost. The hack could save lives in poorer areas that can’t afford expensive equipment.

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Gaming

Electronic Beer Pong Table Probably a Big Hit at the Engineering Frat House

3:30AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Giz reader and beer pong enthusiast Dan Dayon constructed a beer pong table with glowing LEDs, cup sensors, and a wireless module. It’s one of the most advanced tables you could ever puke on.

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Science

Pass Wine Through an Electric Field for Delicious, Rapid Aging

3:00AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

If you’re the kind of destitute scientist who drinks Franzia but has a couple of high-powered titanium electrodes lying around, you’re in luck, because a short blast of electricity can vastly improve your swill.

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Gadgets

Plans for Zune Xbox and Mobile Semi-Confirmed By Job Listing

2:15AM December 21, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Microsoft has recently posted some interesting job listings that lend themselves to (unconfirmed but solid) speculation. Their acquisition of European mobile music provider Musiwave last year just deepens the mystery.

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