Google hinted at their aspirations towards putting everything—including printing—in the cloud when they first announced Chrome OS last year. Today, they're taking the first steps with Google Cloud Print: a vision of a web, mobile, and desktop printing ecosystem without drivers. Presumably, you'll be able to print from any device to any printer in the world. More »
Category Archives: Futurist
The iPad vs. Alien Apocalypse [Comics]
PlayStation Network Updates Move to Tuesdays [PS3]
Right now, Xbox Live releases content like new downloadable games on Tuesdays while PSN doesn't offer (what's often the same) content until the following Thursday. But this May, Sony will shift weekly updates to Tuesdays to match Microsoft. More »
iFixit MacBook Pro Teardown Reveals New Antenna and Bigger Battery [Apple]
The 15-inch MacBook Pro, with all-new Core i5 chip, got ripped to shreds by iFixit, who found...not much difference between the previous model, really. More »
Steve Jobs’ Temper Reminds Us He’s Only Human [Blockquote]
Responding to a Swiss fan who emailed accusing Jobs of "deliberately pulling the wool over the rest of the worlds eyes" about the international iPad delay, Jobs used some fruity language in reply. More »
Olympus Firmware Update Brings Faster Autofocus to PEN Cameras [Firmware]
The greatest criticism of the Olympus E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 has undoubtedly been their autofocus speed. But a new firmware update increases AF speeds across these models by a promised minimum of 15%—that's using any lens you like. More »
Sign Up For Gizmodo’s Newsletter [Announcements]
Did you notice that little option to "get Gizmodo in your inbox" over on the left side, above all the writers' names? It means that you can sign up for our freshly redesigned newsletter and receive Gizmodo's top stories daily. More »
Caller ID Spoofing Gets Outlawed [Law]
Thanks to the House of Representatives passing the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2010, Caller ID spoofing will be outlawed. Sure, you may prevent your number from being seen, but no more pretending that you're calling from another phone: More »
The Weirdest Chair You’ll Ever Carry In Your Pocket [Design]
This girl is sitting on—or in—Chairless. Chairless is most certainly not just a nylon strap. No, it's a "seating device for the modern nomad." Yeah, it's a chair that fits in your pocket. More »
Not Even Ice Cream Can Cheer Up Lil Vader [Art]
Official Twitter App Coming to Android (What Will It Be?) [Android Apps]
Earlier today, Twitter CEO Evan Williams confirmed that an official Twitter app will be made available for Android devices. No word on whether it'll be a brand new app or a ported version of recently acquired Tweetie. [Android Police] More »
Watch The Great American Horn Machine Blow Like No Other [America]
Got few dozen ship and train horns, 620 gallon air tank, gasoline powered air compressor, MIDI board, and unmatched patriotic fervor? Then you've got The Great American Horn Machine. Presenting God Bless America, as it was meant to be heard: More »
Bosch Power Box 360 Pumps Up Your Jams Through Armageddon [Audio]
The Bosch Power Box 360 isn't the prettiest boom box around, but it may be the ruggedest: its aluminum and rubber roll case makes it impervious to falls and, hopefully, apocalyptic fall-out. More »
What It’s Like To Stand Inside an Imploding Stadium [Football]
When the Dallas Cowboys blew up Texas Stadium this week—punting accident—they had the good sense to put in a 3D camera rig inside. Click and drag to move the camera around. And turn up the sound. Boom! UPDATE: Due to some technical difficulties, the video apparently isn't loading on Giz, but if you hit the following link you will get to experience it in all its glory, so check it out. [DallasCowboys.com] More »
Family Dinners Are Important, Even in Space [Space]
Our favorite photo blog's subject today is the ISS and journeys to and from it. This one stands out: mealtime in space. Its familiar and alien at the same time. [The Big Picture] More »
Google Earth’s Photo-Realistic NYC Will Take Your Breath Away [Google Earth]
It was 2008 when we got our first peek of where Google Earth was really going, from a simple topographical mapping service to a full-on 3D world simulator. That update brought us realistic buildings. This one brings spectacular detail. More »
Crime Prediction Software Is Here and It’s a Very Bad Idea [Rant]
There are no naked pre-cogs inside glowing jacuzzis yet, but the Florida State Department of Juvenile Justice will use analysis software to predict crime by young delinquents, putting potential offenders under specific prevention and education programs. Goodbye, human rights! More »
Watch Films On iPad? Might As Well Use 480p [Ipad]
The iPad's screen is relatively low resolution, just 1,024 x 768 pixels. If you're watching a moves in widescreen with letterboxing, these screenshots from the A-Team trailer from Apple.com make it clear there's little difference. When zoomed in, however... More »
Freeplay ZipCharge Battery Promises Hours of Juice From 60 Second Charge [Batteries]
It's a familiar situation: you're halfway out the door when you realize the gadget you just pocketed is utterly out of juice. The FreePlay ZipCharge battery can give you precious extra hours of life with a mere 60 second charge. More »
Google’s Insane Number of Servers Visualized [Google]
You already just sort of know, logically and instinctively, that Google's got a ridiculous number of servers working for them. That doesn't make it any less mind-boggling when visualized. Get ready for a lot of scrolling. More »
















