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Science

Cocaine Levels Found In The Air Connected To Crime And Health Issues

12:00PM December 20, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Scientists can now accurately detect drugs floating in the air. They also have found statistical relationships between atmospheric cocaine levels and certain types of cancers, as well as a connection between marijuana levels and mental disorders. More »


Entertainment

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air Review: Gizmodo Reader Video

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11:15AM December 15, 2011 | Danny Allen

Gizmodo’s take on the B&W Zeppelin Air: this speaker dock packs high fidelity and should be high your (pricey) Christmas wish list. Here’s a hands-on from Giz reader, Chris. More »


Gadgets

Here’s What Happens When A Roomba Mates With An Air Purifier

9:00AM September 23, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Moneual took a page from the book of iRobot and created an air purifier that motors around your house, doing its dirty work while you are away. More »


Gaming

Adobe’s Latest Version Of Flash And Air Does Console-Like Gaming?

9:30AM September 22, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Adobe is working on new versions of Flash Player and Air that could bring some compelling gaming and video features to the table. So compelling, you may even be tempted to install the oft-bloated apps on your computer. More »


Geek Out

An Oxygen Bubble Dress, For Those Who Crave Clean Air And Infinite Attention

12:40PM May 20, 2011 | Sam Biddle

The “8″ dress is a design project by NYU student Hana Newman. The piece, an enclosed, transparent tank with its own oxygen pump, is a commentary on clean air or something. But it’s mostly just silly and kind of awesome. More »


Computing

Winter-Cooled PCs: The Latest In Overclocking Technology

4:40PM January 12, 2011 | Adrian Covert

If I ever had to choose a way to cool an overclocked gaming PC, I’d go with this winter air method over liquid cooling every time. Not just because it’s audacious, but also because I enjoy looking like white trash. More »


Software

Now Available: Adobe AIR For Android

11:22PM October 8, 2010 | Christina Bonnington

Adobe AIR is now available for download in the Android Market for Android devices running Froyo. This means that Android users can look forward to new types of apps, including cross-platform ones. AIR apps will not install differently from other Android apps. [Android Central]


Software

See Just How Polluted Our Skies Are With Free Android App

3:40AM September 23, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Weather apps have always confused me – why look at an app to see whether it’s raining? Just go outside and see for yourself! The Visibility app, while a really innovative idea, is another puzzling one. More »


Science

Brighten Your Backyard With Air Quality Indicating Balloons

3:20PM August 6, 2010 | Christina Bonnington

Red, yellow or green will indicate the levels of diesel or exhaust in the air, while creatively illuminating the scene at a night-time gathering. If your balloons are mostly red, I’d suggest relocating to a less polluted locale. More »


Gadgets

Air Purifier Glows Red When It Senses Pollution

1:40AM August 4, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

I don’t know how bad the pollution gets in your house, but I’m willing to bet a few high-school students could do with a visual reminder that it’s time to put the rubbish out. Coway’s AP-1008 is that reminder. More »