events
Entertainment
5:00PM Nick Broughall | If you haven’t yet managed to get down to experience the Byteside live show, time is running out – the final show is scheduled for November 24, although Ben and Shay are hosting a special Christmas show on December 8. More »
RSVP Now For Byteside’s Final Show And Xmas Special
5:00PM Nick Broughall | If you haven’t yet managed to get down to experience the Byteside live show, time is running out – the final show is scheduled for November 24, although Ben and Shay are hosting a special Christmas show on December 8. More »
Software
1:43AM Matt Buchanan | We’re at the official Windows 7 launch. The Ballmer, of course, is going to be doing a WAHOO speech. We’re told there’ll some surprises, too. Updated live. More »
Live From The Windows 7 Launch
1:43AM Matt Buchanan | We’re at the official Windows 7 launch. The Ballmer, of course, is going to be doing a WAHOO speech. We’re told there’ll some surprises, too. Updated live. More »
Networks
Verizon Hosting Droid Event On October 28
9:48AM Rosa Golijan | Aside from creepy mailers, Verizon is also sending out invites to the unveiling of “the most desirable phone of the year”. Based on the familiar glowing red graphic, it’s probably a Droid event, but who knows? Maybe Verizon has surprises? More »
Science
The Vatican Finally Shares Its Secret Stash Of Astronomy Artefacts
6:40PM Rosa Golijan | The Vatican is holding an exhibit showing a collection of astronomy and space themed treasures, including this 18th century Planetarium. I’m just stunned that these beauties have been collecting dust somewhere, unseen and unappreciated for who-knows-how-long. More »
Gadgets
Barnes & Noble “Major Event” Next Tuesday
5:43AM Matt Buchanan | Barnes and Noble just sent out invites to a “major event in our company’s history”. So, uh, three guesses as to what they’re launching. (Hint: It’s a reader.) We’ll be there, bringing it to you live.
Gadgets
This Is How Michael Jordan Would Use A Kindle
11:30AM Jesus Diaz | Some people use their Kindles to read books. Others get Kindles to spend hours practising crazy moves with them, like this reader today at the Gizmodo Gallery. Watch him spin the Kindle like a Michael Jordan would spin a basketball.
Software
Microsoft Opening Windows Cafe In Paris
5:20AM Sean Fallon | How do you get the French excited about Windows 7? Apparently, the sales pitch goes down better with some coffee and pastry. That’s why they’re building a full-on cafe in the heart of Paris (47 Boulevard Sebastopol). More »
Random Stuff
11:20AM Brian Lam | It was great seeing so many friends at our preview last night. Even though the AC broke, there was always a cold drink from the bar or coke machine to be had. There were, however many risks of accidental electrocution. More »
Gizmodo Gallery Private Preview: Booze, Near Electrocution
11:20AM Brian Lam | It was great seeing so many friends at our preview last night. Even though the AC broke, there was always a cold drink from the bar or coke machine to be had. There were, however many risks of accidental electrocution. More »
Random Stuff
2:53PM Chris Oaten | I’m guessing there’d be two kinds of Gizmodians — those who remember the halcyon days of Australian current affairs television when Ray Martin wore a doyen’s cap, and those who don’t remember such a time. For those who do remember Ray, and who are in Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday, September 22) might like to take a squizz at Ray’s photo exhibition. More »
Man, Ray’s Got Some Shots To Show
2:53PM Chris Oaten | I’m guessing there’d be two kinds of Gizmodians — those who remember the halcyon days of Australian current affairs television when Ray Martin wore a doyen’s cap, and those who don’t remember such a time. For those who do remember Ray, and who are in Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday, September 22) might like to take a squizz at Ray’s photo exhibition. More »
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