Thursday, December 25, 2008
Random Stuff
My Favourite PR Christmas Card of the Year
11:00PM Mark Wilson | It’s not uncommon for the press to receive Christmas Cards from members of PR, but this one from Everpeace Tech seemed…particularly noteworthy. More »
Phones
Lenovo OPhone Sizes Up Against iPhone, iPhone 3G
10:00PM Elaine Chow | Some China bloggers got hold of a Lenovo OPhone shell and did a sizemodo against the iPhone and iPhone 3G. Verdict: Similar slimness with more features. *swoon* I know what I want for Christmas. More »
Phones
Leaked 2009 Blackberry Roadmap Hints at Touchscreen Bold, Storm Slider
11:00AM Adrian Covert | A supposed 2009 Blackberry Roadmap posted on TmoNews Forums suggests that we’ll not only be seeing the Curve 8900 next year, but also a touchscreen Bold and a Storm with a slide-out keyboard. More »
Gadgets
Spend $US15 and Give Your Multitouch Trackpad Tablet-esque Functionality
9:30AM Adrian Covert | The Pogo Sketch stylus promises to add tablet-like functionality for laptop’s multi-touch trackpad (YES, including the Macbook). While it probably isn’t the same as a real tablet, it beats drawing crap with your finger. More »
Announcements
9:00AM Nick Broughall | Today is a day for eating, drinking, and playing with all the shiny new gadgets you had wrapped up underneath your tree. On behalf of all the crew here at Gizmodo Australia and Allure Media, I’d like to wish you guys a very Merry Christmas. We’ve had a massive year here at Giz AU, and with your help, we’re hoping to make 2009 even bigger. So, as I raise the glass of champagne that’s accompanying my Xmas breakfast, I’d like to drink a toast to the health and well-being for all Gizmodians. Cheers.
Now, I’m off to play with all my shiny new toys. Merry Christmas guys…
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Merry Christmas From Gizmodo AU
9:00AM Nick Broughall | Today is a day for eating, drinking, and playing with all the shiny new gadgets you had wrapped up underneath your tree. On behalf of all the crew here at Gizmodo Australia and Allure Media, I’d like to wish you guys a very Merry Christmas. We’ve had a massive year here at Giz AU, and with your help, we’re hoping to make 2009 even bigger. So, as I raise the glass of champagne that’s accompanying my Xmas breakfast, I’d like to drink a toast to the health and well-being for all Gizmodians. Cheers.
Now, I’m off to play with all my shiny new toys. Merry Christmas guys…
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Online
You Will Probably Be Reading Gizmodo on Christmas Day
9:00AM Matt Buchanan | It’s okay, everyone’s doing it: Two-thirds of adults will be online for an average of 84 minutes tomorrow. So we’ll all be, collectively, reading Giz, and avoiding our families. [Evening Standard via Fark] More »
Weapons
Cops Will Soon Be Zapping Drunks With Lasers Instead of Tasers
8:30AM Matt Buchanan | The Department of Justice is working on two new weapons descended from the Air Force’s “pain beam” Active Denial System—and wants to put them in the hands of your local boys in blue. More »
QOTD
What Do You Think the New Term For ‘Netbook’ Should Be?
8:00AM Sean Fallon | Today we learned that an obscure UK company called Psion has claimed ownership of the term “netbook.” If we can’t use that term anymore, what should we call it? Give us your best ideas. More »
Regulars
Best of Giz Explains 2008: Stuff You Absolutely Need to Know
6:00AM Matt Buchanan | I hope you guys learned as much reading Giz Explains this year as I did writing them. Here are the best, the ones explaining stuff you absolutely must know.
Games
