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Nobody Needs an Auto Measuring, Self-Cutting Tape Dispenser
Unless you’ve managed to parlay your Christmas gift wrapping service into a year-round business, there’s really no way to justify spending $200 on this unnecessary office accessory that can automatically measure and cut a pre-determined length of cellophone tape. The T-EM50 dispenser from Kokuyo S&T features a tiny LCD display and a small set of … Continued
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Double-Duty Axe Saw Turns Forests Into Firewood
A few years ago Zippo decided to expand its product offerings so the company’s wares appealed to more than just smokers, arsonists, and action movie heros. Recently they’ve made a strong push into outdoor gear, and this brilliant four-in-one axe proves that Zippo’s not just slapping its logo onto any old product. The Woodsman, as … Continued
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Do You Delete Tweets?
Our Twitter account was hacked a few hours ago. We have the situation under control, don’t worry. But Gizmodo really hates to delete tweets. Really. It’s an actual policy: do not do it. Not for typos, not for nothin’. In this case, though, the tweets were grossly offensive and hugely misrepresentative. We deleted. I’ll admit: … Continued
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The Stoner Channel: Octopipes, Hobbit Pipes, and the Fortress of Solitude as a Steaming Pile
Zelda Medley- Lindsey Stirling Wait, what the fuck did I just watch? https://gizmodo.com/is-this-a-half-spoon-or-just-a-small-spoon-or-just-ridi-5931597 Is This a Half Spoon or Just a Small Spoon or Just Ridiculous? Small spoon, half spoon, who cares? The real question is, how much coke can it hold? How to Make a Hobbit Pipe This Instructables video series by user handcraftsup … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Here’s an Internal Email Thread from Apple About a 7-inch iPad
Today in court, during the current ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung, an internal email thread between four Apple execs—Eddy Cue, Tim Cook, Scott Forstall, and Phil Schiller—was released into evidence. The subject of the email: size matters. No, really. Those are Cue’s words, not mine. The point Samsung’s team was trying to make … Continued
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Happy 35th Birthday to Radio Shack’s TRS-80 Personal Computer, a Leader in Its Day
35 years ago today, at a press conference held inside New York City’s Warwick Hotel, Radio Shack unveiled in TRS-80 personal computer, Model I, arguably once of the most import gadgets to be born in the latter half of the 20th century. Coming with 4KB of memory and a cassette-tape deck with which to load … Continued
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This Week’s Top Web Comedy Video: KFC Loves Gays
We all know where Chick-fil-A stands on gay marriage. But what about that other chicken fast food joint? Don’t worry, folks, the Colonel’s here to make his stance known. With the help of some fabulous friends. https://gizmodo.com/did-chick-fil-a-pretend-to-be-a-teenage-girl-on-faceboo-5928926 Also, regardless of your stance on gay marriage (although seriously yay gay marriage!), can’t we all just agree … Continued
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It Was Only a Matter of Time: A Facebook “Like” Inspired Oven Mit
I guess you can’t blame a company for cashing in on a catchy trend. Facebook’s “Like” button is everywhere, and everyone is liking stuff—as much ironically as genuinely (which can get a little weird). Designed by Enrique Luis Sardi, and manufactured—rather impressively—in Milan, Italy, the “I Like Your Kitchen Glove” is an oven mit with, … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
Watch This: The Making of the Iconic Pressed Chair
The complex simplicity in which Harry Thaler’s Pressed Chair is created is quite incredible to see. The design—clearly one of great planning and prototyping—is clean, modern, seamless. Its construction a feat of technological design ingenuity. Watch and see. [MocoLoco]
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Finally, a Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker That Can Survive a Beating
Man, we love tough, waterproof gadgets—especially when they’re gadgets that you’re going to be taking from place to place. As it so happens, the Ecoxgear EXOXBT is the first bluetooth speaker that’s claims to be waterproof; resilient enough to survive the thrashings it might take out in the world. More than anything else, we’re psyched … Continued
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You Can Livestream All of Lolapalooza This Weekend
The Lolapalooza music festival is officially underway in Chicago, but you can catch the whole event at home because it will be livestreamed all weekend on YouTube. If you’ve got some down time why not tune in and catch some jams from the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Jack White, and … Continued
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Streamline Your Boozing With a Two-in-One Shot Glass/Beer Stein
It’s the weekend and maybe, just maybe, you’re planning on (or already well on your way to) getting totally obliterated. And, ugh, who wants to deal with all kinds of different glasses and accoutrements? Here’s a pro tool to make your night of tipping ’em back instantly easier—a combination beer stein/shot glass. Turn it this … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
Vintage Fishing Knife, Heavy Rabbit Stool, and More
Don’t go outside. It’s hot. Instead, stay inside and cool down with these beautiful things. From a house on a hairpin driveway to tiny greenhouses, these are your most beautiful items of the week. https://gizmodo.com/home-on-a-hairpin-turn-needs-more-hazard-lights-5931655 Home on a Hairpin Turn: Needs More Hazard Lights Peru’s 2.8x Architects took on a challenge with the Mirador House-how … Continued
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You Won’t Believe How Complicated It Is to Encase a Snowboard Boot in Gold
Nike commissioned artist/designer Osamu Koyama to turn a Nike Zoom Force 1 snowboard boot into a jewel. How hard can it be? You just cover it in gold, right? Well, if you’re as meticulous as Koyama, a very long time. Director Ronin followed him through the whole process over the span of nine days—from the … Continued
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Are We Idiots for Not Having Prepaid Phones?
Brian Chen over at the NY Times has an interesting post about prepaid phone plans, and how, on average, they’re cheaper than the more common 2-year contract from AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile. But the catch is that you have to pay full price for a handset up front, which is almost always more expensive. … Continued
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Glowing Electrified Fingerprints Are the Future of Forensics
In the future, everything glows, and that includes the fingerprints left behind at the scene of future crimes. Despite the fact that fingerprints are just about everywhere, they are notoriously hard to see. Tranditional methods of picking them out usually involve some sort of dust or powder, and can sometimes destroy the precious prints in … Continued
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Slices, Perfectly Clear, and More
It’s time for a new round of the week’s best Android apps. This week there’s a easy photo editor for your phone, a new Twitter client, a way to find new apps, and more. Fire up the Google Play store. Perfectly Clear: No matter how powerful smartphone cameras become, it’s still possible to take a … Continued
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IBM Think, Trivia Party, and More
It’s Friday, meaning it’s time for the best iPad apps of the week. This week, we’re wowing you with a navigational app for boaters, one that will teach you something, and another that will test your knowledge of pop culture. IBM Think: How did we get from the invention of the wheel to the personal … Continued
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Seedio, Garage, and More
Need a little break from all the Olympic news? Check out this edition of the best apps of the week. We’re giving you a cat reference app, a tool to sell your stuff, and okay, maybe one summer games-related app. Wolfram Cat Breeds Reference App: Whether you’re in the market for a feline or your … Continued
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How Architects Design Temporary Buildings For the Olympics
Every time the Olympics invades a city, its topography is transformed by an influx of impressive new buildings erected for the event. In the case of London, most will eventually be torn down. It’s an incredible feat of design and engineering to build structures that can be both quickly built and disassembled. In this video … Continued