Geek Out

James Bond’s Golden Gun Replica Could Be Yours

Because the actual Golden Gun used in the James Bond film will likely never go up for auction, one of the few solid gold-plated replicas ever made is expected to sell for over $US2000 this month. [SWNS]


December 9, 2010
Gadgets

Guy Tries To Sell Watch For $US9.95, Gets $US66,100

That smiling white-haired guy with the wine glass is Bob, a Navy doctor who put his watch for sale on eBay for $US9.95. He got it cheap at a Navy Exchange fifty-two years ago. The final auction price: $US66,100.


August 29, 2010
Gadgets

The 10 Greatest Fictional Inventors Of All Time

Eureka has been Giz’s celebration of inventors of all stripes, from Nikola Tesla to Nathan Myhrvold. But some of the most memorable inventors of our time were actually invented themselves. Here are 10 fictional innovators near and dear to our hearts.


June 2, 2010
Cars

James Bond’s Gadget-Laden Aston Martin DB5 Car Could Be Yours

You love James Bond as much as the next man, but $US5 million? Do you love Bond that much? Someone out there does — with one of the two cars driven by Sean Connery in the films now up for auction.


January 13, 2010
Entertainment

Next Bond Film Delayed Because Of 3D?

Gizmodo AU

The current obsession with 3D movies is doing my head in. The Sun reported yesterday that the next Bond film has delayed shooting because they’re going to film it in 3D. I suppose there’s probably a market for a three-dimensional Daniel Craig (or random Bond girl, I guess), but personally I’d rather they spent the extra months fine-tuning the script. [The Sun]


December 1, 2009
Cameras

“High Def” Camcorder Watch Captures Unnecessarily Creepy Vacation Memories

One day, there will be a camera in every object you see. In essence, each object you look at will be looking back at you. Until then, we just have this bulky HD watch.


July 23, 2009
Mobile

Samsung “World’s Thinnest” Watchphone Also Happens To Be One Of The World’s Only Watchphones

Samsung’s only real watchphone competitor hasn’t even launched its product yet, so it’s a little early for the marketing oneupmanship. Regardless, the S9110 is an impressive piece of kit, with a 1.76-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, email support and MP3 playback.


April 17, 2009
Geek Out

Want to Be the Real Q? Apply Here

If you want to be the gadget inventor for Her Majesty’s Intelligence Service, the MI5—British Military Intelligence Section 5— is actually offering the real post now. The best thing: It’s part-time.


April 7, 2009
Entertainment

James Bond Museum Permanently Blows Bond’s Cover

After 20 years of collecting, one Bond enthusiast has amassed enough James Bond memorabilia to open a museum.


March 23, 2009

QOTD: Quantum Of Solace On DVD Or Blu-ray?

Gizmodo AU

I watched Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray over the weekend, and while watching the 1080p version on my 50-inch Panny plasma was an exhibition of ocular pleasure, when it came to special features, plus my current lack of surround sound, I began to wonder whether having the DVD version may have suited me just as well.