Friday, December 10, 2010

Online

Rioting London Students Created Live Google Maps War Room

11:40PM December 10, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

London was besieged by angry students last night, as they took to the streets to protest changes to university fees. The educated bunch took time out from taunting police and smashing things to chart the riot, live, on Google Maps. More »


Software

iPad Now Even More Justifiable As A Business Expense

10:40PM December 10, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

Google’s Docs team has brought full desktop Google Docs support to iPad. Previously, iPad users have been pushed to the mobile tool but are now able to use the tablet’s bigger screen for serious spreadsheet editing. [Google Docs via 9to5Mac]


Gaming

You Should Be Able To Guess What iAmiga Does…

9:40PM December 10, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

The telltale lowercase letter. The word Amiga. Yes, it’s a fully working Commodore Amiga emulator for iPhone and it’ll be launching soon – pending deals with the original software publishers to ensure it’s all 100 per cent legal and legit. More »


Gaming

Strike Fear Into The Heart Of Nobody With PlayStation Move Gun

8:40PM December 10, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

Maybe if this PlayStation Move gun came in black it’d be a little more manly. But in white, with the Move’s coloured globe poking out of the end, it’s as frightening as having a custard doughnut waved at you. More »


Software

Nokia Gets Stuck In The Same Old Loop

7:40PM December 10, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

Loop has been created by Nokia to give Nokia N8 and C7 owners something to boast about. The app’s exclusive to those two phones and lets users create their own music tracks by sampling and mixing the world around them. More »


Science

Neil Armstrong Explains Why He Didn’t Run Wild On The Moon

5:40PM December 10, 2010 | Adrian Covert

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, neither one ever strayed more than 100 yards from the lunar lander. NPR writer Robert Krulwich questioned why this happened in a story yesterday. Today, Armstrong replied. More »


Software

Weather HD Gets In The Christmas Spirit, Graphically Speaking

5:00PM December 10, 2010 | Adrian Covert

Weather HD, the iPhone/iPad’s casual weather app, has been updated in honour of Christmas. Now, you’ll be privy to scenes of snowflakes, ornaments and flying reindeer. The update is free for those who already bought it. Otherwise, its $1.19. More »


Gaming

Attorneys General Fail On Games Classification

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4:30PM December 10, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Despite so many positive moves forward, the Attorneys General failed to agree on updating the classification system to include an adult rating for video games. More »


Computing

Q: What Happens When You Destroy Your Chrome OS Notebook?

4:00PM December 10, 2010 | Adrian Covert

A: A man in a hazmat suit comes out nowhere and gives you another CR-48. Then he’ll freeze that notebook in nitrogen and drive a spike through it. But don’t fret: he’ll have a third laptop waiting for you. More »


Gadgets

The 2010 Gizmodo Gift Guide: Gifts For Kids

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3:30PM December 10, 2010 | Nick Broughall

What better way to carve the path for your kids to become geeks than filling their Santa sack with gadgets? More »