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Gizmodo, the gadget guide. So much in love with shiny new toys, it's unnatural.
USB-Powered Massager Can Be Synced To Your Tunes [Massager]
06-Feb-12 By: Andrew Liszewski
Osim is best known for their far from portable massage chairs. So for relief on the go the company created this electronic muscle stimulator called the uPixie that's powered and controlled by a USB dongle. More »
  
Apple May Have to Stop Selling the iPad in China [Apple]
06-Feb-12 By: Jesus Diaz
After losing a trade mark lawsuit last year against a Chinese company, Apple may have to pay a fine and stop selling and marketing the iPad in China. An ironic outcome in the Counterfeit Republic of China, if it finally goes through. More »
Think of This Video Every Time You Eat Ramen [Video]
06-Feb-12 By: Michael Hession
Avoiding processed foods can be difficult, especially when living on a tight budget. This noodle-eye-view of Top Ramen and Gatorade traveling into your stomach might make you go the extra mile. The video is just a preview of a project called M2A: The Fantastic Voyage by media artist Stefani Bardin. M2A refers to an ingestible capsule literally dubbed Mouth-to-Anus, which contains a camera and LED capable of recording the whole messy journey. The captured video is combined with data from a separate capsule that senses pH and pressure in the gastrointestinal tract. More »
The Worst Super Bowl Tech Ads [Video]
06-Feb-12 By: Casey Chan
If you watched this year's Super Bowl, you probably noticed one thing: Madonna looks good for a 53-year-old. Oh, and also, the commercials sucked. Screw Brady and Manning, where the heck is the creativity, ad people? You guys are boring me. I need something more than King Elton John and moonwalking dogs. More »
Woman Who Assembles iPads Shown iPad for First Time in Her Life [Watch This]
06-Feb-12 By: Sam Biddle
"Mrs. Chen," as CNN calls her, works in a Foxconn plant installing iPad screens for virtually every waking hour of her life. Despite this, she never actually saw an iPad until CNN whisked her away. Her reaction will surprise you. More »
Redbox and Verizon Joining Forces for a Streaming Movie Service [Streaming]
06-Feb-12 By: Adrian Covert
Rumors had previously suggested Verizon and Redbox were working on a streaming movie service to go against the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Hulu. Those rumors were true. The two companies will offer video content on demand, but to what extent still remains to be seen. More »
Woman Gets Tasered for Blocking McDonald's Drive-Through [Wtf]
06-Feb-12 By: Jesus Diaz
Evangeline Marrero Lucca, 37 years old and devoted Chicken McNuggets with curry sauce fan, got tasered at a McDonald's drive-through by police officers. She cut into the car line and then refused to move and wait her turn when instructed to do so. More »
Massage Feels Good Because It Changes Your Gene Expression [Science]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
Stiff muscles definitely benefit from a rub down, but scientists have never quite known why. Now, a team of researchers has shown that it works by changing your gene expression — quite literally, your body is hard-coded to release pain-easing chemicals when you're massaged. More »
Bacteria-Killing Plasma Torches Could Make Raw Food Safer Without Cooking It [Science]
06-Feb-12 By: Andrew Liszewski
When it comes to kitchen safety, raw chicken can be even more dangerous than a sharp knife because of bacteria like salmonella. But a new study reveals that cold plasma torches could eliminate those harmful pathogens, without cooking the food. More »
5-Minute Koyaanisqatsi Is Like Cultural CliffsNotes [Video]
06-Feb-12 By: Brent Rose
The movie Koyaanisqatsi was revolutionary when it came out in 1982 and 30 years later it's still an incredible work. But for those who can't sit through 90 minutes of beautiful slow-mo footage, here it is, sped up 1552-percent. More »
42-Inch "Apple HDTV" Detailed in Best Buy Customer Survey [Apple Hdtv]
06-Feb-12 By: Brian Barrett
According to a slide uncovered by the Verge, Best Buy is asking its customers for thoughts on a 42-inch, $1,500 Apple HDTV. And it sounds dreamy: runs iOS, full App Store and iCloud support, an iSight camera. Too bad it's all probably just a guess. More »
Rdio's New Android App Is—Gasp—Better Than the iOS Version [Rdio]
06-Feb-12 By: Roberto Baldwin
Streaming-music-service-slash-social-network Rdio new Android app is pretty damn excellent. In addition to support for Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), the app now includes Network Activity, User Profiles, New Releases, Album Charts, and recommendations based on listening habits. If you've had a chance to check out the iOS version of Rdio, you'll know that the Android version has been lagging. More »
Giant Torrent Index BTJunkie Shuts Down [Piracy]
06-Feb-12 By: Jesus Diaz
The giant Torrent indexing search engine BTjunkie has shut down, scared shitless because of the Megaupload bust, no doubt. Unlike some file sharing services, they are shutting down for good, not just for the United States: More »
Why Siri Will Never Officially Appear on the iPhone 4 [SIRI]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
Since the arrival of the iPhone 4S, users of the humble iPhone 4 have been hoping for a chance to get Siri. While they can unofficially, they never will from Apple. More »
Will Facebook Mobile Ads be Here by March? [Facebook]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
Last week's IPO filing was bound to see Facebook push for extra revenue, and it is. The Financial Times reports that Zuckerberg is bringing ads to mobile devices in the next two months. More »
How a 3D-Printed Jaw Let a Woman Eat Again [3D Printing]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
If dental hygiene isn't high on your priorities, don't worry: now you can just print a new set of teeth. Last year, an 83-year-old woman had her entire lower jaw replaced with a 3D printed replica. More »
US Military To Get Secure Android Handsets [Android]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
In a war zone, a standard mobile phone, with its countless possible security flaws, is no use — which is why the military doesn't rely on them. But now that's changing, as the US military is investing in secure Android handsets. More »
Refurbished Motorola Xoom Tablets Still Held Original Users' Data [Motorola]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
When Motorola sent a batch of refurbished Xoom tablets to Woot last year for them to sell, someone had forgotten to erase the old user data. That meant that new users had access to account information, photographs and documents of the previous owner. Users who returned tablets can get free credit monitoring from Motorola by way way of an apology. Oh no, Moto. [Motorola via The Verge] More »
New York City's Energy Consumption Mapped Out, Building-by-Building [Data]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
Convinced you're more environmentally aware than your neighbors? Now you can find out: scientists have mapped the entire energy use of New York City, building by building. More »
Windows 8 Might Scrap The Start Button For Good [Windows]
06-Feb-12 By: Jamie Condliffe
Even if you don't use Windows often, you probably know to head for the Start button to get things rolling. Not any more, though, because Microsoft might be planning to dump the button in the next Windows release. More »
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