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#retrofuturism
It Was Easy To Predict The Internet 100 Years Ago
One hundred years ago, the Summit County Journal in Logansport, IN made some predictions about what Christmas would be like this year. Some of their predictions are still wishful thinking, but they did manage to predict both online shopping and YouTube. [io9] -
#qotd
What Did You Get?
Santa's come and gone, and the wrapping paper's been shredded to pieces. Now we wanna know what you got. Did you find everything your heart desired under the tree or were there only lumps of coal waiting? [Gizmodo] -
#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 has been ramping up the dining perks. Today the Times suggests Facebook might be "the new standard-bearer for corporate-sponsored dining." Food fight! [Gawker] -
#cinematography
8 Mesmerizing Sci-Fi Flavored Tracking Shots
In science fiction cinema and TV, creators need to draw audiences into their world seamlessly. One way to do this is the tracking shot, an immersive one-take journey through a scene. Here are 8 of the best. [io9] -
#inbrief
Giz Crew Holiday Gallery
No matter who won this fight, we're blaming Adam for any presents we didn't receive. Looks like he seriously pissed off the old man in red here. [Gizmodo] -
#holidays
Happy Holidays From Gizmodo
Happy holidays, dear all, and thank you for reading. While we didn't send out cards to each of you, we did put together these photos of our staff members in their holiday best. Much love, The Gizmodo Crew. [Gizmodo] -
#y2k10
In 2000, the Hottest Thing on TV (and PlayStation) Was... Regis Philbin?
Video games have always been about fantasy. In 2000, my fantasy involved Regis Philbin reminding me about debt. [Gizmodo] -
#gizexplains
Giz Explains: The Best of 2009
Is there a burning question you have about tech? Like what's the difference between $100 and $100,000 headphones? Or why every country has a different f@%#ing plug? We explained all that, and a whole lot more this year. [Gizmodo] -
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#kingoftheelves
Has Philip K. Dick's Disney Movie Been Shelved?
In April of '08 Disney announced plans to animate Philip K. Dick's story The King of the Elves. Since then, there's been very little news about the urban fantasy endeavor. Did Disney kill off their paranoid, twisted elf tale? [io9] -
#theonion
Old Onion Article Saves Christmas
World events have screeched to a halt. Here is a funny article from the Onion: "Weed Delivery Guy Saves Christmas." You guys like the Onion, right? If anyone comments with "slow news day, huh?" You will be sorry. [Onion] [Gawker] -
#madscience
The Oceans Are Getting Louder
We all know carbon emissions are making our planet warmer. But the increase in carbon brings with it other surprising problems. More carbon apparently means low sounds travel farther underwater, making the ocean a noisier place to live and work. [io9] -
#earbuds
Katana Earbuds Show the World How I Feel When I Listen to LFO
For those moments when sane earphones just don't cut it, consider these Crazy Earphones from Solid Alliance. Especially if that 243rd playing of Feliz Navidad makes you want to put a sword through your head. [Gizmodo] -
#mathporn
The First Three-Dimensional Image of a Mandelbrot Fractal Is Stunning
Behold the "Mandelbulb." This is a three-dimensional image created using the Mandelbrot set, a mathematical structure whose edges form fractals. The result is something that looks like an alien tree. Which isn't surprising, since fractals emulate patterns in nature. [io9] -
#madscience
Glitter-Sized Solar Cells For Electricity-Producing Clothes
While it may look like some sort of metallic snowstorm, this is actually an assortment of tiny photovoltaic cells, each less than a millimeter across. And these minuscule cells could be the versatile, flexible future of solar power. [io9] -
#legion
Celebrate Christmas With Your Own Angelic Murder Spree
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with an army of heavenly angels, slaughtering each other in the clouds. Legion brings in the yuletide cheer, with a new comic trailer and game. Don't forget to reload after shooting granny. [io9] -
#christmas
Goodbye N64 Kid, Hello Xbox 360 Kid
The joy experienced on Christmas morning is wonderful, to a point. If you take it too far, however, you end up looking crazy. And just think of the meltdown he'll have when he gets his first RROD! [Funzine.nl via TDW] [Gizmodo] -
#creativewriting
Seems that an undergraduate creative writing class took over the Times' editorial page today.
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#scrooged
Bloomberg Quietly Scraps General News Department
A tipster says that the 22 Bloomberg News journalists who made up its non-business, or 'World News', team were told the section was being scrapped last week, just before Christmas. As of today they have still not been reassigned. [Gawker] -
#decoratedwebs
Ornamented Spider Webs Are Better At Luring Prey
While we humans are sprucing up our homes for the holidays, one type of spider is adding decorative flourishes to its web to lure prey more effectively. Does that mean insects are affected by artistic sensibilities? [io9] -
#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. [Gawker.TV] -
#robots
Asus's E-Clean Robo Vacuum Has an Antibacterial Ultra Violet Beam
Asus's subsidiary is coming out with this colorful robot vacuum called the E-Clean. It includes a bacterial killing UV light, a fragrance sprayer and remote control. It's set for China and Taiwan only for a mere $150. [Gizmodo] -
#howto
The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone
The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don't let the moment right after that, when you realize that it's practically useless out of the box, cancel that out. Here's everything you need to know: [Gizmodo] -
#superheroes
Remember Your Inner Child Superhero
Remember the good old days, when you were a kid and felt like a superhero? So does "Growing up Heroes," a blog collecting vintage shots of kids doing their heroic duty. Adorable vintage crimefighters... awesome. Growing Up Heroes [via Wired] [io9] -
#sad
Some People Wait Until the Holidays To Do Mean Things
Two examples of downright, calculating festive nefariousness have happened today in Afghanistan and China. One set of media-savvy people wanted to hide their cruelty and the other wanted to show it off. See if you can guess which is which. [Gawker] -
#books
Read "The New Real," A Novel Written In Real Time On io9
Earlier this month, the Canadian scifi author MCM wrote an entire novel on io9 over the weekend. And he got you to help him fill in crucial plot details in real time. Now you can read the whole thing. [io9] -
#review
Aluratek Libre Budget Ebook Review
Ereaders are still at the point where the price is slightly too high and the functionality is slightly too low to purchase on a whim. Aluratek's LCD-based reader, however, offers a damn low price but sacrifices functionality in return. [Gizmodo] -
#mods
Today We Salute You...Guy Who Crammed a Mac Mini, Subwoofer and Coffeemaker Into an Old iMac
The iMac CS: A Coffeemaker, Subwoofer and Mac Mini All-In-One. You don't even know why you want it. [Gizmodo] -
#twilighttheseason
Twilight's Bella Helps Celebrate 12 Days Of Christmas
We've loved all of Comics Alliance's 12 Days of Christmas illustrations (Done by the fine folk of Portland's Periscope Studio), but Steve Lieber's Seven-Bella-Swans-A-Swimming in particular is the kind of genius gift that keeps on giving. [Comics Alliance] [io9] -
#stalkerdeluxe
Tim Robbins Saves Own Stalker's Life
There's that fable, "The Lion and the Mouse," where a hungry lion spares a mouse, and the mouse eventually repays him by freeing him from a trap. Tim Robbins saved some guy's life and was repaid with this Gawker Stalker. [Gawker] -
#poll
Who Is Your Master Now?
If there's one thing that Dollhouse's cancellation has proven, it's that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote. [io9]
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