Sunday, December 6, 2009

Parallel Image Display Is Low-Res And Gorgeous

2:00PM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Just because it isn’t HD doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. The Parallel Image display uses photoreceptors to transmit brightness levels to the other side of the display. I’m in love with all of that gorgeous copper. More »


Computing

At Least The Camangi Tablet Is Still Coming Out

1:30PM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

The Crunchpad is dead and the Apple Tablet is MIA. Luckily Camangi is here to fulfil our tablet needs. Preorders for the 7″ Android tablet are up, and should ship before the end of the month. [Camangi via Engadget] More »


Science

Replacement Lenses Aren’t Just For Cataracts Anymore

1:00PM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

As someone who’s been nearsighted since I was a kid, I’m loving the new developments in intraocular lenses. There’s a new procedure gaining popularity that could give me super vision, without the irreversibility of LASIK. More »


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WDTV Live Firmware Update Bricking Units?

12:55PM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Western Digital support forums are filled with comments on the latest WDTV Live firmware update, few of them good. Many users are reporting that firmwares from 1.0.11 up are giving them trouble, at least, and in many cases outright bricking their hardware. If you’ve got one, hold off on updating for a while. Check out the source links for more info. [WD Community, WDTVHD.com. Thanks William.] More »


Science

Scientists Thwart The Invisibility Cloak (Again)

12:00PM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Invisibility cloaks don’t even exist, yet scientists keep trying to ruin the fun. C’mon, guys. Wouldn’t it be more enjoyable to figure out all the awesome uses for one instead of trying to get us all caught? More »


Full-Scale, Customisable Lunar Lander Replica For Sale

11:00AM December 6, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

What I want right this moment is a sleek spacesuit and $US89,000 so that I can order myself this custom Lunar Lander replica and pretend to be an adventurous spacegirl. No nasty astronaut ice cream for me though, thanks. More »


Entertainment

When It’s Inappropriate To Use Your iPhone – Romance Edition

10:00AM December 6, 2009 | Shane Snow

Does your significant other always yell at you for busting out your smartphone too much when you’re together? Follow this flowchart to determine if now really is a good time to fire that brick up: More »


Entertainment

The Darker Side Of Google Phone Ads

9:30AM December 6, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

News

The Great Giz Xmas Giveaway Day 7: Bluetrek Bluetooth Speaker

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9:00AM December 6, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Each and every year, we here at Giz accumulate a lot of gadgets we don’t need or want. Some of them are review products that never get collected, some are prizes from competitions entered at events, others are part of the obligatory swag bags. This year though, we’re giving those gadgets to you, as part of the Great Giz Xmas Giveaway of 2009. More »


I Would Never Sit At This Table

9:00AM December 6, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Seriously, would anyone? Hundreds of pounds of cathode ray tubes, glass and particle board, dangling inches from your head. The caution tape doesn’t inspire confidence, either. Maybe this restaurant would be better off with a flat-panel. [Thanks Matt.] More »