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- Sunday - April 13, 2008
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#pmps
LG T80 PMP Packs in Touchscreen, DVB for Europeans
LG has just revealed the T80 PMP, which has the makings of a promising media player, at least for the Europeans. The T80 boasts a 3-inch, 260k color (420 x 240) touchscreen, supports MPEG, MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, ASF, JPEG, TXT files, has an FM tuner, integrated microphone and a DVB-T receiver, which blows for anyone outside of Europe. The T80 will endure 5.5hours of video playback or 3 hours of TV viewing on a single charge, comes with a paltry 4GB disk space and assaults your wallet at €299 ($473). If you're hot for the player, consider getting your import on. [Generationmp3 via PMP Today] - Friday - January 1, 2010
- Thursday - December 31, 2009
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#modernruins
Real-Life Lost Relic Found Over and Over Again
No, we're not tripping through time with Desmond. The derelict and overgrown plane found in Lost has become a prevalent symbol for a deserted island that's anything but. It also seems to be just as prevalent in the real world. -
#cartech
The Ten Most Distracting New Car Technologies
New car technology is great right up to the point you're tagging songs and checking out graphs and then it's "Ahhhhh! WATCH OUT FOR THE NUNS!" Here are ten in-car technologies we find seriously distracting. More » - Wednesday - December 30, 2009
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#planelopnik
Finally, A Sidecar Based On An F4-F Wildcat
If there's one thing missing from our lives, it's a totally camp sidecar based on a WWII fighter plane. This F4-F Wildcat was created by a man so obsessed with Americana he runs a Wild West theme park in Hungary. -
#review
N.O.V.A. Micro-Review: Say “Halo” to iPhone's New Shooter
Following their hit military-themed FPS iPhone app Modern Combat: Sandstorm, Gameloft reloads and sets its sites on an all new threat-aliens!-in sci-fi fragger N.O.V.A. -
- Tuesday - December 29, 2009
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#bestof2009
The Year In ... Telestrator Dong
Just like last year, we're counting showcasing the people, ideas and memes that made Deadspin 2009 shine. Today: Telestrator dong -
#cordmanagement
Save Yourself the Reach by Installing an A/C Socket in Your Desk
If you're an occasionally traveling laptop user, you know it's annoying to plug your system in, and back out, before and after every trip. Blogger Pat Hartl solved this annoying issue by installing a wall socket right in his desk. -
#oversharers
Facebook Fugitive Taunts Cops with Pictures and Status Updates
Remember how, in Catch Me If You Can, fugitive Leonardo DiCaprio kept calling Detective Tom Hanks to taunt him? Here is a convicted burglar doing the same thing, in real time on Facebook. Should we celebrate or fear him? More » - Monday - December 28, 2009
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#nuclearwarfare
You Never Want To Stare Down The Barrel Of The Atomic Cannon
The nuclear cannon dubbed "Atomic Annie" fires a 280 millimeter nuclear artillery shell packing 15 kilotons of explosive force, in this breathtaking image from 1953's Operation Upshot-Knothole in Nevada. Check out more images from our only nuclear artillery test. -
#hoonoftheday
Morons Bail From Car While It Slides On Ice
Here's what not to do when your Ford Fiesta slides on ice in a tiny English village. And, yes, jumping from your car as it spins will get you run over. -
#psa
Next Stop, Virtual Panhandling!
If not having enough change to give to every downtrodden soul on the subway doesn't make you feel bad enough, now you have to pretend you don't see the abused girl staring out from a flat-screen at the bus stop. -
#coolness
Pac-Man Bracelet Goes Waka Waka On Your Wrist
This hand drawn, handmade bracelet features Pac-Man and Ghosts in a never ending circle. It was drawn as a vector image and then screened onto acetate and layered into durable clear resin. Neato! -
#windows
You Don't Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows; Here's Why
One of the most persistent myths about Windows is that you need to reinstall the operating system regularly to keep it running at top performance. Let's take a look at the real problem and how to fix it. -
#foundonebay
Most Realistic Back To The Future DeLorean Ever Hits eBay
An eye-wateringly accurate reproduction of the Back To The Future DeLorean recently popped up on eBay. The photo shoot took place at Gamble House, the Pasadena home that once served as Doc Brown's residence. Mega-gallery below. More » -
#ps4
Report: Sony Working On Multi-Core Design For PS4
Just because Sony said that the PS3 would have a ten year life span, that doesn't mean the company isn't apparently moving forward with the PlayStation 4. -
#incriminating
Update: Fake Photo of JFK on Naked Orgy Boat Fulfills America's Steamiest Wish, 50 Years Running
Finally, hard evidence proving Bill Clinton was not the pimpest of presidents. TMZ has a photo depicting a mid-1950s John Kennedy lazing on a yacht with gorgeous naked ladies. Fascinating, perplexing, historic—but, is it real? No, it's fake. [Gawker] - Sunday - December 27, 2009
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#hivefive
Five Best Wallpaper Sites
Nobody likes staring at a boring desktop when they fire up their computer every morning. Keep your wallpaper fresh with the five most popular sites Lifehacker readers use to satisfy their wallpaper needs. More » - Saturday - December 26, 2009
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#mediacenter
Build a Color-Aware Backlight for Your HDTV Setup
If you're looking to add some polish to your home theater setup, this guide to creating a DIY clone of the Philips Ambilight technology will give your videos a backlight that changes colors to match the on-screen action. -
#lifehackertop10
Top 10 End-of-Year Office Upgrades (You Can Probably Write Off)
By this time next week, it'll be next year—and too late to turn a great investment in your work life into a lower tax burden in April. Splurge wisely on yourself with these write-off-friendly wishlist items. More » - Friday - December 25, 2009
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#foodfight
Facebook Basically Rubbing Google's Face In Their Delicious Free Meals
A string of cutbacks have threatened Google's status as a veritable Shangri-la of free gourmet food. Meanwhile, Facebook is ramping up the dining perks. Today the Times suggests Facebook might be "the new standard-bearer for corporate-sponsored dining." Food fight! More » -
#holiday
A Virtual Tour of the White House at Christmas
Screw Oprah's special— all you need is two minutes and a computer to see this stunning, high defintion tour of the White House all decorated for the holidays. - Thursday - December 24, 2009
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#merrychristmas
Presenting The Gawker Internet Yule Log™
From 1966-1989, New York's WPIX broadcast footage of a Yule log burning in a fireplace each Christmas day. Today, a bunch of channels do the same. Now, Gawker is taking the Yule log into the Internet Age. Behold! -
#downloads
XBMC Updates to 9.11 Camelot, Brings Awesome New Look, Improved Features
Windows/Mac/Linux/and more: XBMC is a killer open-source, cross-platform media center, and today they've released XBMC 9.11, introducing a whole new default look and feel, and it's very friendly on the eyes. More » -
#cleveruses
Get Your Camera Returned with a Great Photo Message
Want a better shot at getting a lost digital camera back? If your finder has any heart at all, a multi-frame photo message will give both motivation and instructions. Check out Andrew McDonald's smirk-inducing series as an example. -
#gallery
Christmas Eve In Japan — With 2D And Plastic Girlfriends
For Japanese, Christmas dinner is usually chicken and cake. Booze is involved as well. And the more discerning individuals, spend their meals with those closest to them. Alone. - Wednesday - December 23, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Firefox Extensions and Themes of 2009
This year's release of Firefox 3.5 gave us a lot of reasons to like it, but its extensibility remains everyone's favorite feature. These add-ons and theme tools were the most popular in the year gone by. -
#antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials Ranks as Best-Performing Free Antivirus
Anti-malware testing group AV-Comparatives.org not only gave Microsoft Security Essentials a top rating for malware removal, but now they've given it their best ranking in their performance test as well. -
#updates
RunPee Adds Offline Alerts for Timed Movie Bathroom Breaks
iPhone/iPod touch: We thought RunPee was a clever site and iPhone app that picks dull movie moments for bathroom breaks. The iPhone app can now store your chosen movies for offline use, and quietly vibrate an alert at break times. - Tuesday - December 22, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Free iPhone Apps (and Posts) of 2009
The iPhone is the most popular cellphone in the country, and with good reason. Despite occasionally awful choices by Apple, it still has the most—and best—applications around. Here are the most popular free iPhone apps (and posts) of 2009. More » -
#downloads
Opera 10.5 Pre-Alpha is All About Speed (and Private Browsing)
Windows/Mac: Opera's developers have released a very unstable but promising version of their web browser into the open. What does Opera 10.5 have to offer? If a quick test is any indication, faster JavaScript speed than any browser out there. More » -
#lolcars
Subaru WRX STI Pulls Semi Truck Out Of Snow
We thought the Subaru Legacy pulling an F150 out of the snow was impressive, but here's an even more noteworthy feat: a WRX STI rescuing a European semi-truck. Judging from the backup, it's real, which makes this totally legendary. -
#inuteroart
Rare In Utero Images Glimpse Animals Inside the Womb
In its documentary Extraordinary Animals In The Womb, National Geographic captured rare highly detailed images of animals at various stages of gestation. Now you can see fetal dog, elephants, penguins, and dolphins still inside the womb.
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#startrek
Star Trek Is #1 For 2009... Unfortunately For The Studio
JJ Abrams' Star Trek wasn't just a hit at the box office, it's also a chart topper when it comes to illegal downloads. No wonder Paramount wants the FCC to get tougher on torrent sites and the universe surrounding them. - Monday - December 21, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2009
We're huge fans of repurposing here at Lifehacker—squeezing extra and usually clever uses out of every day objects. Here's a look back at out some of the most popular repurposing posts from 2009. More » -
#geophysicalporn
Watch a Volcano Erupt Deep Beneath the Ocean
When an undersea volcano erupted this past May near Samoa, researchers captured video of the blast. Now they've released the footage, giving the rest of the world its first look at the deepest underwater eruption ever caught on film. More » -
#toystory3
Who Lives And Who's Thrown Away: First Look At Toy Story 3
It's the Sophie's Choice of Toy Story. Andy must decide which toys lives, and which toys will die the horrible toy death of storage, trash or good will, and in this first clip he decides quickly. - Saturday - December 19, 2009
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#lifehackertop10
Top 10 Essential Tools for Your Wallet, Keychain, or Pocket
You want to be organized and prepared when you're walking around, but you don't want to lug around 10 pounds of gear and ruin your back with a mega-wallet. These essential carry-around tools are discrete, super-handy, and oh so brag-worthy. - Friday - December 18, 2009
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#decadeinreview
Ten Science Stories That Changed Our Decade
There is no doubt that science has become more like science fiction in the past decade, with amazing innovations and discoveries that increased our understanding of the universe. We list ten of the biggest science stories from the past decade. More » -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Featured Workspaces of 2009
Every week we bring you fresh workspaces from the Lifehacker Workspace Show and Tell pool, all supplied by you—the awesome Lifehacker readership. Today we're highlighting the 25 most popular workspaces of 2009. More » -
#astrophotography
Did Someone Hitch A Ride On This Massive Fiery Meteor?
This is one of the biggest fireballs ever photographed. Astrophotographer Wally Pacholka photographed it during the annual Geminid Meteor Shower, in California's Mojave Desert the other day. Did someone — or something — hitch a ride on this bad boy? -
#speakgeek
Star Trek & Girl Gamers: Exploring The Gender Gap In Computer Science
Is the "geeky" image of computer science turning women off to the field? A new scientific study thinks so - but are the forces creating the gender gap in technology really just the perception of comic books and video games? More » - Thursday - December 17, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Featured Desktops of 2009
Our readers have submitted thousands of screenshots of their best desktop configurations, and over the year we've featured some truly impressive and unique desktops with you. Here's a look back at some of the best this year had to offer. More » -
#familyguy
Exclusive Clip From Family Guy's Empire Strikes Back Has A New Lando
We've got the first exclusive clip from Seth MacFarlane's second Family Guy Star Wars spoof. Since Empire Strikes Back is the best of the bunch, MacFarlane is really going to have to bring it... and so far, so good. -
#cartech
Ham Cramwich: $25,000 Of Communications Gear In A $500 Car
Ham radio appears to be more of an addiction than a hobby to the seller of this $500 Dodge. Every surface is covered with $25K in communications equipment for every conceivable band (FM/UHF/HF/VHF/SPACEMAN). A gallery of technological affliction below. More » -
#lolcars
Teen Hit By Car After Flashing Boobs
A New Zealand teenager has been fined $198 NZD after she was hit by a car because she distracted the driver by flashing her boobs. The teenager, Cherelle May Dudfield, received only minor injuries in the accident. -
#preview
Simpson Arcade iPhone Preview: Steeped in Authenticity
The Simpsons has enjoyed a lot of unique video games to its name in the last 18 years. Even the Grand Theft Auto knock-off, Hit & Run, felt special just because it was The Simpsons in all its Matt Groening glory. -
#tron
Just How Radical Will Tron Legacy's Redesigns Get?
New Tron Legacy billboard art seems to show some more new modifications to the classic lightcycle/suit design, including a revamped helmet... and is that a gun on the cycle? -
#ironman2
Spoiler Filled Stills From Iron Man 2: What's Happening To Tony?
Last night the first ever trailer for Iron Man 2 was released, and it is jam-packed with spoilery goodies. Here's a shot-by-shot break down of what we noticed. More » -
#urls
Create Goo.gl Shortlinks Without the Google Toolbar
Geez, Google really wants you to install its toolbar, right? They usually introduce new web features, like their goo.gl URL shortener, into it first, leaving developers to figure out non-toolbar executions. Luckily, a webapp and Chrome extension are on it. - Wednesday - December 16, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Linux Posts of 2009
A new browser, two new Ubuntu releases, and more than one new netbook OS—2009 was a big year for open-source software. Here are the Linux-related posts that caught our readers' attention in 2009. More » -
#yourprivacyisanillusion
The Facebook Privacy Settings You've Lost Forever
While covering Facebook's systematic elimination of privacy, we've been deluged with questions from readers asking how to restore certain Facebook privacy protections. Sadly, many such settings appear to be lost forever. Here are the most glaring examples. More » -
#hitler
Who Stole Hitler's Corpse? The Truth Revealed
Ever wondered what happened to the corpses of Hitler, Eva Braun, and Goebbels? Russia has just released the official story of what happened after the KGB grabbed the corpses in Berlin. -
#downloads
T3Desk Brings 3D Eye-Candy to Your Windows Desktop
Windows only: If you want a little extra eye-candy in your Windows management, T3Desk is an alt-tab alternative that gives you 3D windows arrangement and more. More » -
#cartech
Audi A8: World's First Google Earth-Enabled In-Car Nav System
The 2011 Audi A8 continues to set the full-size sedan gadget bar higher with the integration of Google Earth and terrain-mapping into its 8-inch LCD screen. Now you can find a Starbucks... in 3D! -
#google
This Year in Google: The 2009 Edition
When technologists of the future look back in time, they'll remember 2009 as the year Google got serious about an internet operating system, speeding up the web, and indexing EVERYTHING in sight. Take a look at the year 2009 in Google. More » - Tuesday - December 15, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Free Mac Downloads of 2009
Nothing beats finding just the right application to fill a common need, fix a problem, or boost your productivity. Give yourself an early present this holiday season with 15 of the most popular Mac downloads of 2009. More » -
#downloads
VirusTotal Uploader 2.0 Instantly Scans Files for Viruses Against 41 AV Apps
Windows only: Previously mentioned VirusTotal Uploader automatically uploads any file to online virus scanner VirusTotal, scanning it for viruses with 41 different popular antivirus applications—and now it's even better and faster, with instant hash checking, letting you skip uploads altogether. -
#laptops
DIY Laptop Tray Keeps Your Computer Cool, Legs Burn-Free
Many of us prop laptops on blankets or pillows to avoid the heat, but these inevitably obstruct air circulation and cause overheating. This DIY stand made from a bistro tray and a bit of wood helps keep your computer—and legs—cool. More » -
#original
The Top 100 Videos of 2009 in Less Than 3 Minutes
Between pranks, sports, tech, video games, singing, dancing, and television— there was a lot to choose from. These are the top 100 videos that became famous on the web in 2009, all in less than three minutes. [Gawker.TV] -
#notafraidtobeservicey
The Valleywag Guide to Restoring Your Privacy on Facebook
Facebook's privacy rollback is especially terrible because it's so hard to reverse. Settings are so bewildering that even CEO Mark Zuckeberg has fiddled his two-to-three times this month. So here's a guide to re-privatizing your profile. More » -
#messaging
Make Thunderbird 3 Your Ultimate Online/Offline Message Hub
You may be a diehard Gmail user, prone to declaring desktop email clients dead. That's fine. We still think you'll find Thunderbird 3 to be a better offline email solution, and a really convenient aggregator for all your inboxes. -
#gameannounce
Robotic Hamsters Get Real Activision Games
Activision takes on EA's Littlest Pet Shop with games based on Zhu Zhu Pets, robotic hamster toys with a life of their own. How was I unaware of robotic hamster toys? - Monday - December 14, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Free Windows Downloads of 2009
We've featured hundreds of free Windows applications over the course of 2009 that we hoped might bolster your productivity, workflow, or your PC usefulness in one form or another. Here's a look back at the most popular Windows downloads of the year. More » -
#yearinreview
Toy Story: Fleshbot's Top Ten Sex Toys Of 2009 [NSFW]
2009: the year of the robot that mimics the love stylings of your favorite pornstars, a tiny little toy jampacked with ten eager tongues, and a wireless vibe that syncs with your iPod. So many innovations...but which were the best? -
#nfl
3-D Broadcast Fails To Win Over Crowd At Actual 3-D Game
Yesterday, in a stupendous moment of technological flimflammery, the infamously large HDTV that hangs over the field at Cowboys Stadium broadcast stunning 3-D images to the crowd....of the live three-dimensional football game taking place directly below it. -
#rant
Facebook's Great Betrayal
Facebook's privacy pullback isn't just outrageous; it's a landmark turning point for the social network. Facebook has blundered before, but the latest changes are far more calculated. The company has, in short, turned evil. More » -
#mythbusting
Understanding the Windows Pagefile and Why You Shouldn't Disable It
As a tech writer, I regularly cringe at all the bad tweaking advice out there, and disabling the system pagefile is often a source of contention among geeks. Let's examine some of the pagefile myths and debunk them once and for all. More » -
#nintendo
Nothing Says I Love You Like Pink And Blue Wii Remotes
While announcing its early 2010 software lineup this morning, Nintendo also announced a February 14th North American release date for the pink and blue Wii remotes, giving the significant others of Nintendo fans the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea. -
#ps3
PS3 Slim Could Have Been Smaller, Used Network Storage
The PS3 Slim was a decent attempt at reducing both the size, and the cost, of the original PlayStation 3. But did you know Sony were considering making some more drastic changes? - Saturday - December 12, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Photography Hacks of 2009
Whether making your own lens hood to create custom bokeh, breathing like a sniper to get a blur-free photo, or angling your body to look the best in pictures, we shared some great photography hacks this year. More » - Friday - December 11, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
We love DIY projects here at Lifehacker. Whether we're building computers, backyard projects, or turning office supplies into artillery, we're always tinkering. Today we're taking a peek at the most popular DIY projects of 2009. More » -
#technology
The Binary Snowjob - A History Of Cinematic Computers That Never Were
You've been deceived. All those computer interfaces you saw in the movies? They were made without CGI! Watch our video "The Binary Snowjob" to discover the terrible truth about computers that never were. [io9] -
#wallpaperroundup
Absolutely Amazing Video Game Remake Wallpapers, Third Wave
Lifehacker reader Orioto stunned and amazed us earlier this year with his incredible paintings of classic video games for your desktop—and he's back with yet another must-see collection of wallpapers for your desktop. More » - Thursday - December 10, 2009
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Top 10s of 2009
Every weekend, we comb our memories and archives to compile 10 useful items addressing a specific topic you may have forgotten about, or just happen to be excellent. Here are the 20 list(icle) posts that proved the most popular in 2009. More » -
#madscience
A Device That Lets You Type With Your Mind
By placing electrode grids inside patients' skulls, researchers at the Mayo Clinic have created a way for people to type words using only their brainwaves. It's a major breakthrough for brain-computer interface research. More » -
#exclusive
5 Designers Reveal Secrets Of James Cameron's Avatar
James Cameron's Avatar required many technical miracles, including next-gen 3-D cameras and motion-capture, but it also needed years of sketching and brainstorming from a platoon of concept-artists and designers. We talked to five designers, and learned Avatar's secret design history. More » -
#cartech
Chevy Volt: There's An App For That
From our first test unit test drive, we knew the Chevy Volt would be a seriously technologically advanced electric car when it debuts next year. Now GM's saying they've built Blackberry and iPhone apps to control some vehicle functions. More » - Wednesday - December 9, 2009
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#carporn
Hyundai Genesis Taken Apart In Awesome Time Lapse Video
Poking around the Hyundai Genesis website, we stumbled into the "engineering" section and found this amazing background-sized picture of a Genesis completely disassembled, IKEA-style. Want to see how it got that way? The epic time lapse video's below. More » -
#exclusive
Paranormal Activity Continues On Your iPhone
Want to know what happened to Paranormal Activity's sweet couple after a terrible entity infested their house? Now you can. Apple is continuing the story in a comic-book iPhone application. And we've got the first set of stills. Spoilers ahead... More » -
#gamerscore
Achievement Chore: She Plays For Gamerscore, Whether It's Fun Or Not
It's 9 p.m. and I've lost my fifth straight game of Madden NFL Arcade to the same person, each time by 30-0. My opponent has a gamerscore of more than 165,000. But it's not because she's good at football. More » -
#customcars
The Christmas Truck: One Dream, 3,000 lights
Over the last 25 years, various generations of "The Christmas Truck" have brightened the holiday season, figuratively and blindingly literally, for residents of Central Iowa. Here's the story of the virgin birth of this brilliant piece of low-tech yuletide celebration. More » - Tuesday - December 8, 2009
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#housekeeping
Searching for New Gawker Media Video Interns
Do your current obsessions include television, pop-culture, viral video, or social media? Then we want you to be a Gawker Media Video intern. [Gawker.TV] -
#sony
PS3 Update 3.15 Makes PSP minis Maxi
The PlayStation 3 gets an option 3.15 update on December 17th, adding the ability to transfer data between two consoles as well as making PSP minis playable on the PS3. More » - Monday - December 7, 2009
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#playstation3
Sony's Motion Controller Patent Goes Attachment Crazy
A newly published patent from Sony Computer Entertainment, which looks a lot like the company's PlayStation 3 motion controller, showcases a plethora of possibilities for the forthcoming device, more attachments than you could shake a Wii Remote at. More » -
#rockstar
Rockstar Makes Its iPhone Debut With Beaterator
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is on the way, but Timbaland's music-generation program Beaterator leads the way as Rockstar's first "game" on for the iPhone. More » -
#security
The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (for Your Less Savvy Friends and Relatives)
Our readers are a savvy bunch who aren't likely to be taken in by an online scam—but we've all got those friends and relatives we worry about. Here's our definitive guide to helping them stay safe online. More » -
#column
let's talk about jumping
You press a button; a character on the television screen jumps. You press the same button again, while the on-screen character is in the air; the character jumps again. More » -
#repair
Fix a Loose Battery Cover on Your Droid
Verizon's Droid is a very capable smartphone, but a loose battery cover makes mobile life with some models less than ideal. A small screwdriver tweak, however, appears to repair the problem. More » - Saturday - April 12, 2008
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#art
Andre Kutscherauer Robot Art Reminds Us Not to be Cocky
Check out these awesome CGI images, all put together by Andre Kutscherauer, a super-talented 3D artist. The works all include some form of evil robot madness, and with titles such as Brute Force, Selfillumination and Dandelion of Screws, how could we be anything but massively impressed? If you think we're talking junk, as usual, dive into the gallery and be amazed by the fantastic art installations. For the record, that little light bulb was just asking for moth based trouble—we'd be surprised if he doesn't have his head shattered in no time. That's the problem with being too clever for your own good; given enough cord, you'll plug yourself in...or something like that. [ak3d via io9] -
#spacefleet
Buran Space Shuttle Floats Along the Rhine
The Buran space shuttle was once the apple of the Soviet space fleet's eye. Unfortunately, it has now been reduced to floating peacefully down the river Rhine, where it will eventually come to rest at the Technik Museum Speyer in Mannheim, Germany. The great shuttle took to the skies only once during an unmanned test flight, but two decades later, the modern relic has gone the way of a crushed Buzz Lightyear—it's realized it can't fly, but at least it can put on one hell of an exhibition. Good on you, Buran. The images of the final float look stunning, and the video of the event, which is set against some seriously melancholic music, makes the whole event look like a sad and dignified funeral procession. Check out the pictures in the gallery below, then jump in to see the clip. Warning: have your hankies ready. More » -
#actionfigures
WWII Star Wars Action Figures
Action figure customizer extraordinaire Sillof is at it again, following up his Steampunk Star Wars collection with a World War II themed line of figurines. Choice pieces include Han Solo in a bomber jacket, holding a German Mauser (which incidentally was the base for the prop used in the Star Wars movies) and a gorgeous rendition of a Stormtrooper, outfitted in armor and burlap. The gallery is below. [Raving Toy Mania] More » -
#airport
Why: Heathrow Airport Terminal 5's High Tech Failings
London Heathrow airport's latest building, Terminal 5, launched last month after almost two decades of planning, $8.5 billion dollars in cost, and 100 million hours in manpower. It is a glass and concrete and steel marvel, the largest free standing building in the UK, with over 10 miles in suitcase moving belts, and was supposed to be a cure for the Airport's famous congestion by way of massive automation. But on its opening day it just did not work right. This week, British Airways' plans to move its long haul operations from the crowded main terminal to the new terminal were pushed back til June. Much of the press was quick to say that tech was the source of the failings in parking, luggage handling and check in, but here are the details I can find on what exactly caused endless lines and delay for so many passengers of Terminal 5. More » - Friday - April 11, 2008
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#actionfigures
Star Wars Action Figures Stoke the Steampunk Fire
You would think that steampunk would have gotten old by now, but when masterful artists like Sillof work their magic on products like Star Wars or Iron Man figures, we just can't help but get swept up in all the nerdiness. Peruse the gallery to see what I mean. [Sillof's Workshop via Slashfilm] More » -
#questionoftheday
Question of the Day: How Lazy are You With Mail-In Gadget Rebates?
Rebate sales are everywhere when it comes to consumer electronics. Some of them are shady for sure, but even for the legit ones, you still have to go though a bunch of bs to get your money back. For that reason, I would be willing to bet many of the consumers out there forfeit the savings because they were too lazy or forgetful to fill out forms and cut out UPC codes. So the question is, how lazy/forgetful are you with mail-in gadget rebates? More » -
#space
Even Gigantic Celestial Bodies Prefer Firefox to IE
Apparently there are nerds in space, too. This was spotted in variable star V838 Monocerotis of the constellation Monoceros and, holy moley, it looks like the Firefox logo! Whatever. I'll be impressed when we see a celestial body that looks like an iPod. [EE Times via CrunchGear via New Launches] -
#thankgizitsfriday
10 Sex Toys That Are Confusing and Wrong (NSFW)
Rejoice! The week is at an end. You have worked hard and now it's high time you got to relax and enjoy a "Thank Giz It's Friday" roundup of gadgets that are pointless, vulgar, confusing and (in some cases) scary. If you find yourself saying "I have that!" a number of times while perusing the following gallery, it might be a good idea to sort some things out with a trained professional. More » -
#gaming
Neo Geo Arcade Controller For Wii Gives Retro Authenticity
Playing a Neo Geo fighter on the Wii just isn't the same unless you've got one of those four-button gamepads you used to find in the arcades. That's why we must insist that you buy one of these Neo Geo Stick 2 from Play Asia for $59, connect it to your Wii, and beat the crap out of your little brother with Mai. Your little brother may be 33 now and you may be 38, but that shouldn't change anything except the stakes. Winner pays the other guy's mortgage for a month. [Play-Asia via Technabob via Uber Gizmo] -
#gaming
Rumor: Next-Gen Nintendo DS Unveiled at E3 2008
Hirokazu Hamamura, the head of gigantic Japanese gaming mag Famitsu's parent company, made a prediction that Nintendo will unveil the next-generation DS at E3 2008 this summer. Normally we wouldn't think anything of some businessman making predictions, but if anyone knows what's going on with Nintendo, it's Famitsu (the gaming industry and gaming press are really tight over there). Kotaku says it took two years between the transition from DS to DS Lite, so a summer DS Lite to DS EXTREME transition might be possible. Our prediction is that they'll do away with the GBA port altogether, saving space and hardware costs. [Bloomberg Japan via Neogaf via Kotaku]
