Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Page 2

Police Sodomises Man With Taser

newVideoPlayer("/gizmodo_asstaser.flv", 506, 423,""); OK, this police taser business has gone way too fraking far. Now, Boise officers got a taser inside a suspect’s anus—who was already handcuffed—and fired it while everything was caught on tape (Warning: Strong audio violence).

Entertainment

PS3′s 2.70 External Video Backup Works, But You Can’t Stream

It’s been a couple months since the PS3 2.70 firmware update, but we’ve finally gotten the chance to test out the external video storage. In two words: it works.

Cameras

Uber Sensitive Cameras Detect That Humans Literally Glow

Using cameras so sensitive that they can detect single photons, researchers at Kyoto University discovered that humans emit visible light.

Science

Initially, They Were Going To The Moon Using Big Ladders

In a way, I guess that they did use ladders to go to the Moon. Not to actually get there, sure, but to solve the equations that made every part of the trip possible. In this case, the landings.

Leak: Inside The Microsoft Store With Wall-Sized Screens And The Answers Bar

We’ve been wondering what the Microsoft’s retail shops are going to be like. Well, according to a Powerpoint presentation leaked to us, it’s going to make the Apple Store look downright boring.

Software

The Week In IPhone Apps: Look Into Your Soul, Kid

This week in the App store, things got a little deep: We discovered haunting new sounds, created fine art, psychoanalysed our friends, read great literature, experimented with prescription drugs, and even reconnected with an estranged child. Your turn!

VHS iPhone Case Does Not Require You To Be Kind, Rewind

I’m not really into phone cases, but retro shapes like NES controllers, classic Macs, Playstation consoles and VHS tapes are hard to ignore.

Gadgets

10 Water Gadgets For The Hot And Pool-less

No beach? No problem. No pool? No problem. These 10 gadgets will still help you beat the heat in your own backyard.

Geek Out

Everybody Fails The 100% Quiz

I don’t claim to understand what the “100% Quiz” means on this Japanese mug, but I do understand one thing: finding poop in the bottom of your cup is hilarious.

Computing

Fujitsu Building Fastest Gaming Rig On The Planet With ‘German Ultra Clocking’

Fujitsu is using quite a bit of bluster to drum up hype for its new gaming rig, which they claim will be the fastest on the whole planet thanks to something called “German ultra clocking.” It’s built in Germany, people!

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