Friday, December 24, 2010

Gadgets

The Gizmodo 12 Days Of Christmas Gift Guide

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3:45PM December 24, 2010 | Nick Broughall

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

Mobile

Man Attempts To Rob Restaurant Using An iPhone

3:40PM December 24, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

20-year-old Jerome Taylor recently put on a mask, walked into a restaurant, and waved what appeared to be a small handgun while demanding money. The restaurant’s cooks immediately grabbed their knives and prepared for a fight. Then things got weirder. More »

Science

Can’t Make It To Dinner? Send A Robot Proxy In Your Place

3:20PM December 24, 2010 | Ariel Schwartz - FastCompany

Sometimes it’s just not possible to get your whole family together for the holidays. So why not bring avatars of family members together instead? More »

Geek Out

Santa’s Privacy Policy

2:40PM December 24, 2010 | Laurence Hughes - McSweeneys

At Santa’s Workshop, your privacy is important. What follows is an explanation of how Santa’s Workshop collects and safeguards your personal information; the kind of information it collects; and your choices regarding the use and disclosure of this information. More »

Science

Placebos Can Work Even When You Know They’re Fakes

2:00PM December 24, 2010 | Jessica Hamzelou - NewScientist

There’s little doubt that the placebo effect’s real, but it has always been argued that a person feels better because they think the pill is the real deal. But what if it works even when you know it’s a fake? More »

Geek Out

What Happens When You Steal A Hacker’s Computer

1:20PM December 24, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Meet Melvin Guzman. He somehow ended up with a Mac stolen from Zoz, a rather crafty hacker who happens to love that computer “like his firstborn“. Here’s a hilarious account of what happened – complete with some poorly censored nudity. More »

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Modernist Gingerbread House Puts All Others To Shame

12:40PM December 24, 2010 | Sam Biddle

It might be time to take your holiday gingerbread domicile out of the 19th century. If so, check out Hometta’s inspiring cookie-fied Wedge House. It looks fantastic, and will immediately shut up any architecture snobs you’re expecting for Christmas dinner. More »

Science

Missed The Lunar Eclipse? Cheer Up With 3D Photos Of The Moon

12:00PM December 24, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

The most recent lunar eclipse was a spectacular sight, so I understand if you’re sad about missing it. I’ve got something to cheer you up though: a Flickr gallery full of 3D space images. More »

Entertainment

In Praise Of The 3D B-Movie

11:20AM December 24, 2010 | Brian Barrett

You know what’s great about 3D B-movies? Everything! Big schlocky horrorfests have always been where 3D thrives, and for good reason. Here’s why, and why it matters.

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US Navy Pilots Cause $US505k Damage For Cool Facebook Pictures

11:17AM December 24, 2010 | Adrian Chen

Remember that video of US Navy pilots dunking helicopters in Lake Tahoe? Turns out they did it to take Facebook photos for their squad’s page. The stunt resulted in $US505,000 in damage to the helicopters, but neither crew was punished. More »