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#architecture
Dubai Skyline Sunset Time Lapse Provokes Inevitable Oooooohniiiice
I'm a sucker for architecture. And I'm a sucker for time lapse photography. So yes, I'm going to get this prettyful time lapse view of Dubai's skyline—from author of the 2.3-gigapixel Burj Dubai photo—and suck hard on it. [Gizmodo] -
#weekendreader
For the Goomba, What's Their Motivation, Again?
Boss battles are critically important to most video game genres, providing climactic story points as well as the kind of challenge for which the game was bought in the first place. But what about the minor foes of a game? More » -
#itstheweekend
A Surprisingly Meme-Savvy Health Care Company
I want to believe that Medica really did try to cut health care costs with the light saber app, waving their humming iPhones over financial statements while wearing robes. Now that would be a board meeting. [Thanks DaSazonator] [Gizmodo] -
#humor
Holiday Flowchart: Inappropriate Times To Use Your Smartphone With Family
By now you're probably wise enough to know when not to whip out your smartphone around your significant other, but what about when you're bored at home for the holidays? Follow this flowchart to determine when you've crossed the line: [Gizmodo] -
#unconfirmed
No Electronics Allowed During International Flights?
That failed terrorist attack yesterday might make international flights a whole lot less enjoyable. Passengers are reporting that new restrictions are in place. Among them: No electronics allowed. [Gizmodo] -
#trains
The Fastest Train in the World
The fastest commercial train in the world is now fully armed and operational, covering the line between New York and San Francisco. OK, I lied. Actually, that's what I wanted to write. Sadly for us, it's in China. [Gizmodo] -
#lifehackertop10
Top 10 End-of-Year Office Upgrades (You Can Probably Write Off)
By this time next week, it'll be next year—and too late to turn a great investment in your work life into a lower tax burden in April. Splurge wisely on yourself with these write-off-friendly wishlist items. [Lifehacker] -
#stickjockey
The Sports Video Games of the Year
In naming the best video games of the year, the sports genre is often left to fight over a single award. And as I've discussed before, one probably isn't winning an overall game-of-the-year anytime soon. More » -
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#apple
The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors
The Apple tablet is almost here. We hear. Actually, we're hearing a whole lot lately. With this exhaustive guide to every tablet rumor, we've got the clearest picture of the Apple tablet yet. [Gizmodo] -
#crook
How a Crook Conned The Bush Administration, the CIA, and the Pentagon
Playboy has a fascinating article on Dennis Montgomery, the man who conned the CIA, the Department of Homeland Security, the Navy, the Air Force, the Senate Intelligence Committee and even Dick Cheney's office into his phony anti-terrorist decryption technology. [Gizmodo] -
#pets
Repurpose a Storage Bin as a Mess-Free Litter Box
If you're tired of litter being tracked out of your cat's litter box, you could buy a pricey top-entry litter box to help contain the mess. You could, alternately, assemble this inexpensive DIY version. [Lifehacker] -
#cameras
The Wi-Fi Capable, AMOLED Packin’ Samsung CL80
It's not the first with Wi-Fi, nor the first with an AMOLED screen. But the CL80's 3.7" AMOLED, 14MP sensor, and Wi-Fi for a good-lookin' camera (on paper, at least). Nada on price or release date. [Samsung via Engadget] [Gizmodo] -
#original
Kotaku Originals: Boxing Day
That's what they call the day after Christmas in more civilized parts of the world. In my household, we call it "Distended Saturday." And while you're still digesting yesterday's feast, here's a recap of our buffet of original reporting. More » -
#dealzmodo
Dealzmodo, Xbox Edition: $20 Live Subs, $50 Walmart Gift Cards, Amazing Bundle Deals
Any Xbox purchase at Walmart will get you a $50 store gift card. That's a good deal on its own, but the bundle deals available on their website are downright unbelievable. Plus Sears has a 12-month Live subscription for $20: [Gizmodo] -
#howto
How To Guides: The Best of 2009
As any diligent weekend reader knows, we don't just find and explain the news around here, we like to do stuff; hack things; make gadgets better. Here's the cream of this year's how to guide crop: [Gizmodo] -
#robots
What a RC Plane Sees When You Try to Kill It With Fireworks
Giz reader BushmanLA sent in a video of his kids trying to shoot down his flying R/C drone with fireworks. From the perspective of the UAV. [Gizmodo] -
#comcast
Comcast's Net Neutrality Case Settlement a Win For the Internet
Comcast, the largest ISP in the US, settled their $16m data discrimination lawsuit Wednesday. They didn't admit wrongdoing and customers are only eligible for a $16 award. But, importantly, they set a precedent for other ISPs: Throttle at peril! [Yahoo] [Gizmodo] -
#nsfw
Undress a Woman Using Radio Frequencies
A dress that gradually disappears as you get a magic ball near to it? Yaishplease. That's exactly what Daan Roosegaarde, V2 Lab, and Maartje Dijkstra have created, using a flexible plastic material and radio frequency technology. Very pretty too: [Gizmodo] -
#transistors
Single Molecule Turned Into a Functional Transistor
Since the first transistor was demonstrated 62 years ago, researchers have tried to make the device smaller and smaller. Now they've finally achieved an extreme point in their quest: A single-molecule transistor. Yes, that's really, really freakin' small. [Gizmodo] -
#lego
Prince of Persia: The Movie: The LEGO Playsets
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is getting more than just a big budget film adaptation next year. It's also getting a LEGO brick adaptation of that very same movie. You know what that means? Chesty Jake LEGO! More » -
#rumor
The Apple Tablet's Name: iSlate (At Least, It Sure Looks That Way)
Poking more at the info Apple secretly registered iSlate.com a couple years ago, TechCrunch found Apple's possibly setup a shell company called Slate Computing, which has a trademark on "iSlate." The signatory? Apple's Senior Trademark Specialist, MacRumors discovered. [Gizmodo] -
#clips
A Modest Proposal For Holiday YouTube Videos
Every year, I always end up seeing this home video on YouTube as everybody gets into the holiday spirit. I'm sick of it. I want to nominate another video clip in its stead. More » -
#crime
Texas County Shames Drunk Drivers on Twitter
District Attorney Brett Ligon in Montgomery County, Texas will soon be using his Twitter account to name and shame drunk drivers in his area. Based on his current tweets, this is a comedy goldmine in the making. [Gizmodo] -
#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] -
#2009yearinreview
What a Day, What a Year
Christmas is a big production, but they don't roll credits at the end of it. Still, with the home a wasteland of gift wrap and packaging, and the light slowly receding outside, it's a good moment to reflect on 2009. More » -
#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]
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