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Turn Off This Cordless, Motion-Sensing Lamp By Simply Knocking It Over
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 23:59
Even fans of extreme minimalism still need on and off switches--after all, what good is a beautiful lamp if it doesn't work? Industrial Designer William Lee, though, has figured out how to banish the on/off switch using ...
WWDC 2013 Roundup: All the New Toys Apple Announced Today
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 23:45
Today's keynote marked day one of Apple's giant developer love fest, and while we pretty much knew what was coming, Tim Cook and co. still managed to toss a few surprises at their legion of loyal followers. So in case yo...
Ubisoft E3 2013 liveblog!
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 23:45
In a normal E3 year, we might not liveblog Ubisoft's annual press briefing, but this year's different. This year's special. And Ubisoft is known for being an especially supporting partner when it comes to new game hardwa...
Apple MacBook Air hands-on and first I/O benchmarks (13-inch, mid-2013)
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 23:27
As expected, this year's WWDC was all about the software, and certainly there was plenty to talk about on that front, what with the unveiling of of iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks. We did get a little bit to whet the appetite o...
Microsoft lists new Play and Charge Kit, Chat Headset for Xbox One
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 23:18
Once you've purchased that hot new Xbox One, you've got to have a couple of accessories to go along with it. Naturally Microsoft has thought of that, as it has announced a new version of its Play and Charge Kit plus a re...
Nike and Adidas Are 3D Printing Prototypes At "Impossible" Speeds
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 23:08
It shouldn't come as a surprise that 3D printers are helping shoe manufacturers accelerate the prototyping of new shoes. But just how big is that impact? The Financial Times reports that both Nike and Adidas are embracin...
A Cleverly Curved Axe Head Turns Anyone Into Paul Bunyan
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 23:00
They say if you build a better mouse trap the world will beat a path to your door. But if you live in the woods, and come up with an ingenious way to improve something as simple as an axe head, the world will be able to ...
EA announces Mirror's Edge 2 for next-gen consoles
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 22:56
Well, you've been asking for it and DICE is delivering: Mirror's Edge 2 is coming in 2014! Even though we've got little detail to run with, it's a safe assumption that it'll be coming to both PS4 and Xbox One next year. ...
The Robo Raven Is So Lifelike, It Fools Birdbrains
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 22:47
We've been trying to create robots that mimic natural bird-flight for years, but they've only ever achieved a crude imitation. This is largely because, unlike the robots, real birds can move their wings independently. Bu...
WWDC 2013 keynote roundup: OS X Mavericks, iOS 7, new Mac Pro, refreshed Airs and iTunes Radio
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 22:45
We know, oh boy do we know. With E3 and WWDC happening at the same time, it's easy to get lost in all the news -- we've got you covered for all the delicious Apple bites right here, though. Today the team from Cupertino ...
Exactly 261 Years Ago, Ben Franklin Flew a Kite in a Lightning Storm
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 22:42
Benjamin Franklin first shocked himself in 1746, while conducting experiments on electricity with found objects from around his house. Six years later and exactly 261 years ago today, the founding father flew a kite atta...
Xbox One now available for pre-order through multiple retail outlets
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 22:37
November is still several months away, of course, but that doesn't mean you have to start camping out at your nearest electronics outlet just to get your hands on an Xbox One before the holiday season. Fortunately, a lar...
Engadget's post-WWDC 2013 live broadcast from San Francisco!
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 22:25
Phew! Wasn't that fun? After months and months of abundant speculations, the opening keynote at WWDC 2013 finally allowed us to see some of the things Apple's been working on since its last major event. Still, we can onl...
A Pizza Lover's Dream Oven Turns Your Kitchen Into a Domino's
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 22:21
Making pizza at home can be cheaper and healthier than delivery, but constantly having to adjust the shelves in your oven and move around a pizza stone almost makes it not worth the effort. Instead of just resorting to d...
All the New iOS Features Your Old iPhone Won't Get
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 22:03
As expected and widely reported ahead of today's keynote, Apple introduced a completely revamped iOS at WWDC. Not only did they ditch the skeuomorphic design scheme in favor of something a little more colorful and fun , ...
You Can Now Preorder an Xbox One
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 21:56
Microsoft's new Xbox One hotness is now up for real preorder, not that fake pre-preorder stuff. You can hop on the train over at Amazon, or directly from Microsoft itself. The one-bundle-fits-all pack will run you a cool...
A Retro-Futuristic Watch Torn From the Pages of Science Fiction
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 21:51
Supposedly inspired and named after the space station featured in the Star Trek series Deep Space Nine, Vianney Halter's Deep Space Tourbillon watch took several years to design and build. But from the looks of it, that ...
iOS 7: Instead of Flatness, We Got Depth
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 21:48
Today, after plenty of self-deprecating jokes about virtual cows, Apple unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the mobile software by Jony Ive. After months of speculation and weeks of rumor-mongering, we finally have our answe...
Miss the WWDC keynote?
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 21:47
Miss the WWDC keynote? Just want to watch it again in its entirety because there is something wrong with you? Either way, you can catch the whole sucker right here. One catch: you gotta use Safari.
Electronic Arts E3 2013 liveblog!
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 21:45
When EA reps took the stage at Microsoft's Xbox One unveiling event a few weeks back, they were part of a very small group of game companies represented. The world got a first look at EA's new sports game engine, Ignite,...
Apple's WWDC 2013 keynote video now available for replay
Engadget - 10 Jun 2013 21:44
Mac OS X Mavericks. iOS 7. Haswell-equipped MacBook Airs. Mac Pro sneak peeks. Videos of retail store openings. Yes, all of the above were showcased in this year's Apple WWDC keynote, but what if you weren't able to get ...
"WWDC explained in one photo"
Gizmodo - 10 Jun 2013 21:33
The standard stereotype usually sees the women's restroom with the longest lineup, but not at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. As CNet's Dan Ackerman points out in this photo he tweeted, this time it's the men w...