Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Software

Stream Music Over Bluetooth From Android To Car

11:20PM December 22, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

There are heaps of Bluetooth-to-FM transmitters for iPhones, but for Android? Not so many. Tunelink Auto’s free app and $US100 DC adaptor streams music wirelessly to the car stereo – and charges via USB. On sale in January. [Tunelink via AndroidCommunity]


Software

How Would Sir Like To Be Bald?

10:20PM December 22, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Now you’ve fattened yourself up, and aged yourself by 60 years, what other body-dysmorphic photos can you upload to Facebook? The same developer has just released the Bald Booth app, for turning everyone into mini Jack Nicholsons. [iTunes via Recombu]


Entertainment

3-DD Book: It’s Not Porn, It’s Technology (Kind Of)

9:40PM December 22, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Haven’t noticed that we’re running a 3D theme-week? Maybe this book will make you pay attention. Aptly titled 3-DD, this 86-page book comes with a pair of anaglyph glasses for viewing… well, I’ll let you work it out. [3-DD via Uncrate]


Geek Out

Mt Everest Climbers Can Wear This Sleeping Bag Suit Of Dreams

8:40PM December 22, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

If I had $US1000 spare, I’d buy one outfit for the winter months: a First Ascent Peak XV down-suit. I could save money from not having to heat my house, I suppose. Sorry, visitors. [EddieBauer via DoobyBrain via Likecool]


Cars

Chevrolet Volt Car Will Use Recycled Oil Booms From BP Disaster

8:00PM December 22, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

What to do with all those leftover oil booms that BP used to mop up its oil? If you’re a car manufacturer, you could recycle all of the oil-slicked plastic tubes into new Chevrolet Volts. More »


Entertainment

Survey Says: We All Hate 3DTV!

5:20PM December 22, 2010 | Adrian Covert

After polling the US a few months ago, Nielsen conducted a worldwide poll to gauge interest in 3DTV displays. SPOILER ALERT: less than 10 per cent of those asked said they’ll buy a 3D television in the next year. More »


Geek Out

The Coupon Code That Never Fails

5:05PM December 22, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

If I hadn’t already wrapped up my Christmas shopping for this year, I’d try out this “coupon code” to confirm that it works as shown. After all, it couldn’t possibly backfire in any way. [xkcd]


Mobile

Mobile Safari And iPhone 4′s Gyroscope Secretly Play Nice

4:00PM December 22, 2010 | Adrian Covert

Occipital, purveyor of fine iPhone wares such as Redlaser and ClearCam, recently released a new iPhone app 360 Panorama. And in the process, they discovered you can navigate pages in Mobile Safari using the iPhone 4′s gyroscope. More »


Gadgets

The Gizmodo 12 Days Of Christmas Gift Guide

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3:45PM December 22, 2010 | Nick Broughall

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


Computing

The Worst Part Of Coming Home For Christmas

3:20PM December 22, 2010 | Jason M. Mustian - McSweeneys

I swear to fucking God, if I come home this Christmas and find out my parents are still unplugging their computer from the wall when they want to turn it off, I will fucking snap. More »