Posts By Chris Jacob

Geek Out

Fare Thee Well, Readers

11:00PM January 3, 2010 | Chris Jacob

It’s been an amazing few months here at Gizmodo, but if I recall correctly there’s some cliché that goes something like “all that cool stuff you’ve been doing, you will eventually stop doing”. I’ve got a new gig I’m starting up this week, and unfortunately that means I won’t be writing for the site anymore. More »


Gadgets

Traveller Tales From The Post-Underwear Bomb World

1:10PM December 28, 2009 | Chris Jacob

After reading all of your emails and comments about flying under the new TSA regulations, we’ve updated the our post on the rumored electronics ban with your stories. Check out some of your fellow travellers’ tales.


Software

Apple Job Posting Hints At Cloud-Based iWork

12:24PM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Considering Office 2010′s cloud-based plans, it’s no surprise that Apple’s iWork division is courting developers to build “a scalable rich internet application”. Let’s face it: That means iWork in the cloud is (almost) definitely coming. More »


How To Make Your Baby A Genius: The Science Quilt

12:00PM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Now here’s how to ensure your child’s Nobel Prize. Babies might not understand the theory of relativity (or words even), but maybe this science quilt will have the little tot thinking early enough to get a jump-start on the competition. More »


Cars

Underwear Bomb: The Latest, Patted-Down Crotch Of Terror

11:10AM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

First there was the shoe bomb. Now Al Qaeda has taken it to the next level: Yesterday’s failed terrorist attack was supposed to be delivered by a suicide bomber with the payload sewn into his underpants. More »


Big Computer Bag Sale At Timbuk2

8:00AM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

So, you’ve got your new laptop, and we’ve told you what to do. But might still need a bag to carry your new tool/toy around. Timbuk2 has you covered with up to 65% their messenger bags. More »


Geek Out

A Surprisingly Meme-Savvy Health Care Company

6:00AM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

I want to believe that Medica really did try to cut health care costs with the light sabre app, waving their humming iPhones over financial statements while wearing robes. Now that would be a board meeting. [Thanks DaSazonator] More »


Gadgets

The New, Terrifying, No-Electronics US Flight Security Rules

4:55AM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

That failed terrorist attack yesterday might make international flights a whole lot less enjoyable. Passengers are reporting that new restrictions are in place, and their severity varies flight to flight. Among the reports, a rumour: No electronics. Updated: Gadgets OK, but restricted! More »


Cameras

The Wi-Fi Capable, AMOLED Packin’ Samsung CL80

2:40AM December 27, 2009 | Chris Jacob

It’s not the first with Wi-Fi, nor the first with an AMOLED screen. But the CL80′s 3.7-inch AMOLED, 14-megapixel sensor and Wi-Fi for a good-lookin’ camera (on paper, at least). Nada on price or release date. [Samsung via Engadget]


How To Get Free Inflight Wi-Fi This Christmas

12:00PM December 20, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Holiday travel can be a tiresome experience. If you want to relax with a little Wi-Fi on the plane, MyMoneyBlog.com has compiled a list of the codes you can use to get free internet access during your holiday excursions. More »