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Amazon merchant caught bribing customers for five-star reviews


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 6:58 am CET

While many merchants take advantage of Amazon's position as the leading online retailer, one merchant's unethical attempt to game the review system has shed more light on Amazon's inability to protect consumers from paid reviews.

US Government Nixes Three of Rambus' Most Prized Patents [Lawsuits]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 6:40 am CET

Three patents pertaining to memory chip design that were used to successfully sue HP and Nvidia—dubbed the Barth Patents—are among Rambus' most valuable IP. Excuse me, they were among Rambus' most valuable until the US patent office invalidated them. More »

Apple-fan cop uses app to catch iPhone thief


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 6:39 am CET

When a distraught crime victim told a New York cop that someone had just taken her iPhone at gunpoint, he immediately believed he had a fair chance of making a quick arrest—thanks to his knowledge Apple's smartphone device and in particular, one of its apps.

Does the new 3G/WiFi PS Vita bundle make 3G worth it?


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 6:18 am CET

Weeks away from the PS Vita launch, Playstation wants to entice consumers over to the 3G side with a new bundle that includes a memory card. Does this bundle make 3G worth the effort of pre-ordering?

Trade Whatever You've Got for Whatever You Want with the Swap-O-Matic [Video]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 5:40 am CET

Poll: Over 50 percent of users are worried about Facebook Timeline


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 5:23 am CET

With Facebook Timeline continuing to roll out on millions of Facebook profiles, security and privacy advocates are dubious of the new design changes in regards to how easy older information can be found.

Who Knew Sesame Street Was the Place to See Such Smut? [Image Cache]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 5:20 am CET

Mild and graphic violence? Nudity? RAPE? Looks like Sesame Street is suffering from a bit of urban blight. [Reddit via Buzzfeed] More »

Nikon D800 looks set to be unveiled early February


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 4:47 am CET

It appears a date has been set for the official launch of Nikon's D700 replacement, the D800. And it's only days away....

Canadian teens put a (Lego) man into space for just $400


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 4:01 am CET

It was probably a rather small step for Lego but it was certainly one giant leap for a Lego man when he was launched into space by a couple of Canadian teens recently. The mission was the result of the hard work and ingenuity of friends Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, who worked on their

This Week's Top Web Comedy Video: Mitt Romney, Pickup Artist [Video]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 4:00 am CET

It's been a trying campaign for those still left duking it out on the GOP nomination trail. Endless debates, vicious negative adds flying left and right. If you're Mitt Romney, you've only got one option left to keep your campaign alive: play the Game. More »

How to Get to the Sea Floor While Still Breathing [Design]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 3:20 am CET

Before we had ALVIN—or proper submarines for that matter—the best way to get to the seafloor was by using a diving bell. Originally made from recycled church bells, these diving apparatuses protected their passengers from the murky depths in a bubble of air. Our friends at Oobject have assembled nine of the best. More »

How to Get to the Seafloor Without Holding Your Breath [Design]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 3:20 am CET

Before we had ALVIN—or proper submarines for that matter—the best way to get to the seafloor was by using a diving bell. Originally made from recycled church bells, these diving apparatuses protected their passengers from the murky depths in a bubble of air. Our friends at Oobject have assembled nine of the best. More »

Everything You Need to Keep Your Teeth from Rotting Out [Toolkit]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 2:20 am CET

Poor oral hygiene is the surest way to make sure you have a bunch of personal space all to yourself. At all times. With no exceptions. Which probably isn't something that you really want! So here's a list of stuff that'll keep your loved ones close and your dentist the hell away from you. More »

Tweet lightly: How social media could someday affect your credit score, insurance, and more


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 2:10 am CET

Facebook and Google are big names in the online privacy debate, but maybe the real threat is from unseen data brokers behind the scenes. In observance of Data Privacy Day, here are some things to know and consider in conducting your online life.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Shoots Down Gingrich's Moon Base [Video]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 1:40 am CET

Neil DeGrasse Tyson—one of my favorite space people—was interviewed by MSNBC's Martin Bashir about Newt Gingrich's moon base plan by 2020. The short version: Newt got it wrong. The long version: watch the video. More »

The Facebook IPO: Does it matter to you?


Digital Trends 28 Jan 2012, 1:25 am CET

The Facebook IPO draws nearer, and we break down why it should matter (or not) to you.

Why Is There a Hyperlink In a Newspaper? [WTFriday]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 1:20 am CET

A lot has been said about how newspapers need to embrace the Internet and tablets in order to survive. Apparently, this newspaper has already figured out how to embed interactive features in paper. Bravo! [Reddit] More »

Macworld Is Weird Now [Video]


Gizmodo 28 Jan 2012, 1:10 am CET

I love Macworld Expo. I've gone more years than I haven't out of the last dozen. But for most of those years, Apple was presenting. That's changed. More »

Tomorrow's Spies Will Drop F-BOMBS Everywhere [Spying]


Gizmodo 1 Jan 1970, 1:00 am CET

Fuck. It's a word that commands attention. These F-BOMB computers, however, are designed to do just the opposite—quietly and inconspicuously gather sensitive information from within secure areas. And if the F-Bomb is discovered or destroyed, fuck it! It only cost $50 to build in the first place. More »

The Beatles: Here Comes The Sun! With a Guitar Solo You've Never Heard Before [Video]


Gizmodo 1 Jan 1970, 1:00 am CET

"Here Comes the Sun" is my favorite George Harrison Beatles song, probably because it reminds me vividly of the day he died. This new guitar solo is finally bringing the song back to life for me. More »
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