Monday, December 6, 2010

Wrap Gifts In QRapping Paper For Further Unlockable Treats

11:40PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Not only does this wrapping paper look brilliant, but it also hides 50 video gifts, readable using QR code apps. There are drunken carol singers, flaming gingerbread houses, and who knows what else. Two sheets cost $US20. [QRappingPaper via JoshSpear via OhGizmo]


Software

Apple’s Mac App Store To Launch Next Week?

11:00PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Apple’s promised 90-day deadline for the Mac App Store is approaching, but people-in-the-know are claiming developers have been informed to get them ready for this week, with the actual launch scheduled for December 13. [Appletell via Macrumors]


Man Behind Tron Design Predicts the Year 2019

10:40PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

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What will the year 2019 look like? It may not be too far away, but Tron, Aliens and Blade Runner’s concept designer, Syd Mead, has gazed into his crystal ball in this short video here. [Fastco]


Cameras

RED’s Scarlet Camera Renamed Epic Light, Will Increase In Price

9:50PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

RED has already admitted that “we had no idea what we were doing” when trying to make their first consumer camera (the Scarlet), and put the price up by another $US1000 — all before it’s even launched. More »


Robotic Trousers For Paralysed Patients Will Go On Sale Next Month

9:20PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Paralysed from a car crash, Israeli Amit Goffer created robotic trousers just like Wallace & Gromit’s – only not controlled by an evil penguin. The ReWalk trousers use sensors and motors to aid users’ rehabilitation, teaching them to walk again. More »


Make A Holiday Music Compilation From Ripped YouTube Music Videos

8:20PM December 6, 2010 | Adam Dachis

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Christmas is rapidly approaching and we’re already halfway through Hanukkah. If you want to get a unique holiday music mix together, here’s how to do it for free with YouTube. More »


Optus Now Has A Terabyte Plan Too

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8:00PM December 6, 2010 | Nick Broughall

You may have thought that the terabyte bandwagon had been and gone a couple of months ago, but Optus has caught up to it just before Christmas and finally jumped on board. More »


Online

Here’s How To Get Facebook’s Profile Redesign Now

7:40PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

You can quit creating those “I hate Facebook’s redesign” groups, because their latest code-tinkering… isn’t that bad? You can see what I mean by following these easy steps, to push the redesign through to your profile early: More »


Gadgets

The 2010 Gizmodo Gift Guide: Gifts For Mum

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3:30PM December 6, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Perfume? Bah! Your mum wants gadgets this Christmas, just like you do. Here are some of the best options: More »


Online

Grab An Online Bargain: The HMS Invincible

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2:30PM December 6, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Planning on avoiding the Christmas madness by doing all your shopping online? Why not buy your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving… a highly decorated warship! More »