Sunday, December 19, 2010

Gadgets

The Gizmodo 12 Days Of Christmas Gift Guide

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3:30PM December 19, 2010 | Nick Broughall

On the seventh day of Christmas, Gizmodo gave to me… More »


Software

This Week’s Best Apps

12:00PM December 19, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert and Casey Chan

In this week’s app mix: translating, made magical; spooky old games, ported; contacts, managed; other contacts, stalked; Monkey Island, revisited; your friends’ tweets and Facebook updates, beautified; and a whole lot more! More »


Science

NASA Engineers Propose Combining A Rail Gun And A Scramjet To Fire Spacecraft Into Orbit

11:00AM December 19, 2010 | Rena Marie Pacella - Pop Sci

NASA has been working on creating a new, cheaper method to launch spacecrafts. Their latest proposal involves train tracks, a rail gun and a scramjet. Here’s what they’re trying to do: More »


Science

How To Train Future Criminals: Line ‘Em Up To Get Pepper Sprayed

10:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/FRaMSqmNJ5k&hl=en&fs=1&hd=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":332.5,"ratio":0.615,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); This is a cop training video, showing future pepper spray wielders the pain and reality of getting sprayed. But a more sinister interpretation could be that future criminals are growing tolerant to pepper spray so no one can stop them. More »


Geek Out

A Christmas Tree Made From Recycled Bottles Looks Great

9:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

Real trees might trump fake trees in being green, but nothing beats building a Christmas tree from recycled bottles. These wonderful recycled Christmas trees are popping up in Paris and you can build one yourself. More »


Cars

If You’re A Cyclist, Throw This Magnet At The Next Car Who Endangers Your Life

8:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

It’s dangerous riding a bike in the city—crazy drivers swerving in and out can seriously hurt you. So the next time a crazy jerk cuts you off and almost kills you, throw this magnetic yellow card at his car. More »


Geek Out

A Raincoat For Members Of The Wizardry Or KKK

7:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

I can’t imagine a normal person having a use for this crazy raincoat but if you’re a wizard and/or KKK member, you’d probably like to protect your headgear from getting wet too. This limited edition raincoat does just that for you. More »


Heart Spark Jewellery Lights Up To The Beat Of Your Heart

6:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

This heart-shaped pendant, made to look like computer parts, has LEDs that flash in coordination with your heartbeat. In the future, the pendant will even be able to log data regarding your heartbeat. More »


Geek Out

What’s More Green: A Fake Christmas Tree Or A Real Christmas Tree?

5:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

A fake Christmas tree can theoretically be used forever. A real Christmas tree has to be cut, bought, tossed out and replaced every year. So which one is better for the planet? According to the NY Times, the real one. More »