Geek Out

This New Design For The Post-it Could Solve The Post-it’s Classic Problem

It might be a little hard to see, but this is a design for an improved post-it note. The paper is made from wood waste and the end of the note ends in a triangle to prevent the corners from fraying.


November 28, 2010

Computer Icon Notebook Lets Me Jot My Notes Down

This computer icon notebook is just perfect for the guy who balances new technology with old school knowhow. It’s like doing things the old fashioned way but with a wink towards technology. Buy one for $US10. [Brigada Creativa via DesignMilk]


October 28, 2010
Software

The Best Note-Taking Apps

Smartphones have the potential to be killer note-takers: they’re always with you, constantly connected, have touchscreens and pack cameras. And with the right app, any Android or iOS device can put your Moleskine, legal pad or padlocked diary to shame.


October 19, 2010

Use A Guitar Hero Or Rock Band Microphone With An iPad

There’s a built-in microphone on an iPad, but if you’re looking for better sound and more audio reach, Lifehacker reader JeshuaSan tested out a Guitar Hero microphone with a Camera Connector kit, and it worked great for an Evernote audio memo.


September 24, 2010
Software

Awesome Note Syncs Notes, To-dos With Evernote, Google Docs

iOS: Simplenote’s a Lifehacker favourite for doing one thing remarkably well, but if you’re looking for a more feature-rich notes application, Awesome Note’s got you covered.


August 25, 2010
Software

Simplenote Adds Tags, Collaboration, Version History

Simplenote, the plain-text note-taking service that’s at the centre of my holy grail of plain-text capture, released a significant update today (to both their website and iOS app) with new features including tagging, version history, sharing and collaboration and more.


July 27, 2010
Software

I Like Simplenote

Adam Pash reminded me of this notetaking app. It basically records text and syncs them across almost any platform you’d use. That’s it. But it does it flawlessly. And without a yellow background and annoying font.


December 8, 2009
Gadgets

EBeam Whiteboard Delivers Notes To Kindle, For The Kid Who Forgot His Glasses

In elementary school, I was that kid who always had to sit up front when I forgot my glasses. Think of all the time I could have spent goofing off! If only I had those notes delivered to my Kindle…


September 26, 2009

Notepods Are The Saddest iPhone Knock-Offs Ever

There have been some pretty horrible iPhone knock-offs, but I say enough is enough when you have to draw in your own apps.


September 18, 2009
News

A Note From Your Friendly Giz AU Editor

Gizmodo AU

Hi Gizmodians. Thank God it’s Friday – am I right? Anyway, I thought I should write you a little note to let you know what’s happening here on Giz over the next couple of weeks, because I’m not going to be around. Never fear though – I am coming back!