Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Page 2

At Last, Retailers Have Completed The Final Step In Co-Opting Christmas Entirely

Rejoice, cash strapped minions, REJOICE! Bow down to this finely-crafted idol, which shall forever remind you your duty to spend, spend, SPEND during the month of December! If you don’t, you’ll be doomed to a lifetime of fiscal responsibility! *Shudders*


Former Palm CEO Says It’s Not ‘Game Over’ For The Company, But I Think They Need More Quarters

Despite facing an uphill battle, former Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein was very optimistic about WebOS’s prospects today at the Dive Into Mobile conference today, stating that they wasn’t out of the smartphone os race yet. I want to believe you Jon, I really do…


Software

Steve Jobs Promises MobileMe ‘Will Get A Lot Better In 2011′

In a moment of disgruntled anguish, one MacRumors reader emailed Steve Jobs, asking if the MobileMe service will be improved anytime soon. And apparently Steve replied, pledging that “it will get a lot better in 2011.” Fair Enough! [MacRumors]


C-3PO Never Looked This Good…Or Was Ever This Waterproof

Like the R2D2 one piece swimsuit before it, this C-3PO swimsuit combines the sexy with a whole ton of geek. A pretty perfect gift for any Star Wars nerd’s girlfriend or lover of Star Wars nerds.


Gadgets

The 2010 Gizmodo Gift Guide: Gifts For Her

Gizmodo AU

The special lady in your life (who isn’t your mum) deserves something special this year. Luckily for you, there are plenty of special gadgets to make choosing a gift for your lucky lady even easier.


Software

Get The Contact Details For Everyone In The Room With This iPhone App

Sharing contact information can be a pain, but the My Name Is E iPhone app makes the whole process terrifyingly simple by allowing people to share contact information with anyone in physical proximity.


Entertainment

Why Some Emails Go Unanswered

At some point in his or her life, every person winds up being stuck in a highly uncomfortable situation involving an unanswered email. But just how do those situations develop? Here’s a breakdown.


Plantronics Brings Gamecom Headphones To Xbox 360 And PS3

Gizmodo AU

The highly regarded GameCom headphones from Plantronics have been available for PC gamers for a while now, but now console gamers will be able to get in on the action, with a new range of console-specific GameCom headphones.


Cars

This Is Bonnie And Clyde’s Electric Car

All due respect to the Chevy Volt and Tesla Roadster, but the 1920s-inspired Takayanagi Miluira Retro EV just became my electric car of choice. Good thing it’s a one-seater, so I don’t have to share.


Science

The First MRI Of Birth: Baby Looking At Mum’s Vagina

Berlin doctors have captured the first ever MRI images of a baby being born. It’s nice to know that the miracle of birth is just as disgustingly beautiful inside, as it is outside.