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#laautoshow
2010 Infiniti G37 Goes Beverly Hills, Gets Nose Job
Also at the Infiniti M launch was the 2010 Infiniti G37, which follows its big brother with a lower profile nose and headlights lower to the ground as, according to one Infiniti exec, "God intended them." More »
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#laautoshow
2011 Ford Fiesta: The Party Finally Comes Stateside
Though we saw leaked images of the 2011 Ford Fiesta yesterday, today we've got complete details on Ford's second Europe-to-US entry. The Fiesta hits our shores as either hatchback or sedan with a new dry-clutch automatic transmission and 40MPG highway. More » -
#springdesign
Spring Design's Injunction to Stop Barnes & Noble's Nook Sales Denied
While waiting for a court date over an intellectual property dispute, Spring Design wanted to stop Barnes & Noble from selling the Nook. Their injunction for that's been denied today, but they shouldn't really worry much over that anyway. [Gizmodo] -
#phones
I'd Call This Phone Cute, But I'm Afraid That It'll Hurt Me
I don't really know whether you can actually make calls on the Bandai Phone Braver 7, but I'm certain that I've never seen another cellphone that looks like it could karate-kick me for saying that it resembles a cute Transformer. [Gizmodo] -
#remainders
Remainders - Good and Bad Stuff We Didn't Post (And Why)
iPhone Provider rumors, crazy putty, Japanese security systems and Dell smartphones are showing up in the remainders today. Plus, four things we actually like, but aren't gadgety enough to post. [Gizmodo] -
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#flip
FlipShare TV Hands-On
Flip's new companion hardware to their pocket camcorders is a logical extension of the Flip brand. It brings Flip-taken videos (and nothing else) to a TV, and while some may find its simplicity refreshing, others will find it limiting. [Gizmodo] -
#space
God's Home
This is NGC 7023. It's also called the Iris Nebula, an immense six-light-year-across cloud of dust located in the constellation Cepheus, 1,300 light-years from planet Earth. I like to call it God's Home. Get inside with this zoom-zoom video: [Gizmodo] -
#laautoshow
2011 Infiniti M: Where To Put A 5.6-Liter V8
When the Infiniti M debuted it was a curiously designed Japanese Nissan hiding a powerful V8. Perhaps fearing the looks have caught up with the power, the 2011 Infiniti M's new 5.6-liter V8 pumps out 420 Louis Vitton-branded horses. More » -
#giftguide
Gizmodo's Guide to Other Gift Guides
The swirling vortex of postmodern metacommentary has all led down to this: Our Gift Guide to Other People's Gift Guides. How do you approach Bob Vila's earnest recommendations for household handymen, or OK!'s abstinence-vampire-centric guide for Twilight fanatics? Follow me! [Gizmodo] -
#imagecache
A Memo for My Favorite Rude Cellphone Users
I really want to print this memo and throw it at all rude people who insists on chit-chattering on their phones in public, but that would be hypocritical. So, can someone else please do it for me? [Gizmodo] -
#savingenergy
Thermally-Activated Roof Tiles Change Color to Conserve Energy
Since black roof tiles absorb heat and white ones reflect it, we should all just plain re-do our roofs biannually to save energy as the seasons change. Or maybe just get roof tiles that change color on their own. [Gizmodo] -
#tvs
The Truth About Plasma Screen Burn-In
People are still talking about plasma burn-in, even though it's a non-issue. Actually, two very rare separate non-issues, permanent burn-in and temporary image retention. Gary at HD Guru decided to put the matter to rest: [Gizmodo] -
#downloads
TVTrigger Integrates Television and BitTorrent into One Lovable Package
Windows only: TVTrigger is like TV Guide for your desktop—if, in addition to keeping you up to date on your favorite shows, TV Guide also automatically found and downloaded the latest torrent of said show as soon as it's released. [Lifehacker] -
#euphemisms
Dog Food : Ice Cream :: MSN Search : Bing
Microsoft is sick of the term dog food. Why? Because it's the term used to signify software a company tests on its employees before it's ready for release. Eating your own dog food, essentially. So they made a euphemism. [Gizmodo] -
#books
This Is Why a Book About the Moon Costs $90,500
I included the $1,500 Moonfire book—Norman Mailer's account of the Apollo 11—in our space gifts guide. The last 12 books of the 1969-unit edition are $90,500 each. Ninety-thousand-and-five-hundred United States doubloons, people. Here's why. [Gizmodo] -
#security
Carbon Fiber, Biometric and Bluetooth iWallet is the Undisputed Fort Knox of Wallets
A $600 carbon fiber and Kevlar wallet ($299 for fiberglass version) might seem expensive, but if you frequently forget your wallet or cellphone, it could be the best money you ever spent. It's loaded up with Bluetooth and biometrics. [Gizmodo] -
#carpocalypse
Daughter Of Resigned GM CEO Attacks New GM CEO On Facebook
Sarah Henderson, daughter of Fritz Henderson, the just-resigned-minutes-ago GM CEO, posted some choice words about Ed Whitacre, the random white guy taking her dad's place at the top of the just-emerged-from-bankruptcy automaker, on the automaker's public Facebook page! More » -
#review
Razer Imperator Review
The Imperator is Razer's latest gaming mouse, and it may be their best—oddly, because it feels like a mouse from an entirely different company. [Gizmodo] -
#laautoshow
Cadillac CTS Coupe: Very, Very Pointy In Person
Cadillac hosted a small shindig in downtown L.A. today. Journalists were invited, drinks were poured, lunch was served. We also got a first look at the Cadillac CTS Coupe. It's very, very pointy. And ten kinds of hot. Gallery below. More »
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