Gawker 
Enter your username and password.
-
-
#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] -
#apple
10 Things You Must Do With Your New Mac
You got a new Mac for Christmas? Awesome. But don't let Justin Long's smarmy face fool you, it doesn't just give you a warm hug and set itself up. Here are 10 things you need to do pronto: [Gizmodo] -
#windows7
10 Things You Must Do With Your New Windows 7 PC
If you got a new Windows 7 laptop for Christmas, you are truly in luck. But here are 10 things you need to get the most out of it. [Gizmodo] -
#bookofeli
Witness Denzel's Batman Whisper And Rafiki Moves Behind The Scenes Of Eli
The days of heroes who talk normally are gone, thanks to the raspy Christian Bale. Check out Denzel Washington's take on a sore-throated hero, in this video peek at the making of Eli. Then watch him disarm 16 post-apocalyptic henchmen. [io9] -
#chartporn
Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade
Have any directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. [io9] -
#palmpre
The 20 Essential Palm Pre Apps
WebOS's App Catalog may be way behind iPhone and Android in total number of apps, but that doesn't mean there aren't some great ones. Here are our picks for 20 of the best. [Gizmodo] -
#madpsychology
Will The Recession Scar You For Life? Economists Say Yes.
People who grew up during the Great Depression often turned into compulsive penny-pinchers, unable to spend money without anxiety. Will recent recessions leave similar psychological scars on people growing up today? A new study by economists suggests they will. -
#rumors
Ryan Reynolds And Sam Worthington Are Fighting, Over Flash Gordon?
The internet swears both Sam Worthington and Ryan Reynolds are fighting to play Flash Gordon. But is it true? Probably not. [io9] -
-
#mastery
Become A Master In 10 Easy Steps
There are leaders, and then there are masters. You've got the archetypal Master in Doctor Who, but masters include anybody in a black cape whose minions say "yesssss, master." How can you get some master action? Let us show you. [io9] -
#starwars
True Life (Day) Story: I Held Chewbacca’s Christmas Party
In 1978, the wretched Star Wars Holiday Special introduced us to the Wookiee celebration of Life Day. 31 years later, I recreated the magic, armed with $100 worth of hooch and a willingness to expose my friends to psychological torture. [io9] -
#audio
This is God's Thundering Subwoofer
My brother worships two things: God and Subwoofers. [Gizmodo] -
#coverlies
The Year's 10 Best Cover Lies
Maybe we should call this post the worst Cover Lies, as the most egregiously mendacious covers are often the most fun to mock. Regardless, here's a little tour of what some of the glossies were really saying in 2009.
-
#downloads
XBMC Updates to 9.11 Camelot, Brings Awesome New Look, Improved Features
Windows/Mac/Linux/and more: XBMC is a killer open-source, cross-platform media center, and today they've released XBMC 9.11, introducing a whole new default look and feel, and it's very friendly on the eyes. [Lifehacker] -
#giantessfetish
The Larger-Than-Life Sex Lives Of Giant Women [NSFW]
If you've ever fantasized about Ginormica or the 50-foot woman, you're not alone. "Giantess" porn is huge on the Internet. Witness massive (and half-naked) women stomping cities into rubble, and tiny men who adore them. And yes, it's very NSFW. [io9] -
#ragtrade
Fall Into Gap Parody: "And We Have Way Cuter Boots!"
- Remember the Gap "Moose" ad full of little girls? Well, no one can object to this parody, in which "gays make their own version." Seriously, Gap needs to get on the horn! (Thanks, Lara!) [YouTube]
- Remember the Gap "Moose" ad full of little girls? Well, no one can object to this parody, in which "gays make their own version." Seriously, Gap needs to get on the horn! (Thanks, Lara!) [YouTube]
-
#conceptart
The Concept Art that Sold Sherlock Holmes to Warner Bros.
When Lionel Wigram decided to make a movie about Sherlock Holmes, he wanted to make sure the studios understood his pulpy vision. So he partnered with comics artist John Watkiss to create comic book-flavored concept art. Possible spoilers inside. [io9] -
#triviagasm
The Ultimate Movie Cliche: The Wall Of Newspaper Clippings
Whether it's homage or insanity, the best way to skate over tons of movie backstory is with newspaper clippings, on a wall. We've collected the best and the worst of this cliché, so you can decide: worthless, or worth it? More » -
#monstersamongus
10 Remarkable Monsters Named in the Last Ten Years
We know that real monsters walk, slither, and crawl among us, and each year we learn more about the amazing creatures from Earth's past and present. We look at ten of the more monstrous names we added this decade. -
#holidayshopping
The Secret Lives of Amazon's Elves
If Amazon is Santa, 400 folks living in RVs outside the Coffeyville, Kansas fulfillment center this winter are the elves. [Gizmodo] -
#invasion
Eli Roth Readies Yet Another Alien Invasion Flick
Is Eli Roth turning alien invasion graphic novel El Eternauta into a film? The new description of his next alien film leads us to believe it may be heavily inspired by the Argentinian comic. But if not, we're still excited. [io9] -
#morningspoilers
Who's Back On Dollhouse, Who's Dying On Lost, And What's That Giant Fortress In Inception?
Today's spoilers include a mysterious tower from Christopher Nolan's Inception and the (ambiguous) death of a major Lost star. Plus telltale pics from Dollhouse, Repo Men, Battle: Los Angeles and Doctor Who. Also: Swamp Thing, Elm St., Lobo and Chuck. [io9] -
#holidayhorrors
Tales of Holiday Techno-Failure
Is it any surprise that when I asked a bunch of Gizmodo readers to share their holiday horror stories, you guys sent in tales of frozen cameras, techno-challenged dads and—yes—porn-filled PS3s? [Gizmodo] -
#lastminutegifts
7 Last Minute Geeky Holiday Gifts You Can Buy Or Make
Running out of time and money this holiday season? Don't worry - we've got some cheap and heartfelt replacements for the nerd shopper who is out of cash, time or luck. Trust us, they'll love it. [io9] -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Firefox Extensions and Themes of 2009
This year's release of Firefox 3.5 gave us a lot of reasons to like it, but its extensibility remains everyone's favorite feature. These add-ons and theme tools were the most popular in the year gone by. [Lifehacker] -
#powerlist
The 2009 Science Fiction Power List
It's our second annual science fiction power list, featuring the 20 most powerful people and teams in the world of science fiction. Yes, science fiction can wield great power. These are the people who take responsibility for that. [io9] -
#spaceporn
Vampirism and Collisions Keep Ancient Stars Young
Here are some vampires we don't mind sparkling. This globular cluster, Messier 30, contains two types of ancient stars that have managed to keep themselves brilliant and young. One type relies on interstellar collisions; the other drinks from its neighbors. [io9] -
#repomen
Jude Law Is Going To Rip That Robo-Liver Out Of Your Body [NSFW]
In forthcoming flick Repo Men, Jude Law and Forest Whitaker play baddies who cut you open and rip out your mechanical organs when you can't pay. It's like Repo! The Genetic Opera, but with less singing and awesome actors. [io9] -
#infashion
Lindsay Lohan, Christian Lacroix, And Every Celebrity Clothing Line Known To Man: Fashion Failures And Successes Of 2009
Be thankful if you still have a job: After the hell year that was 2009, a lot of fashion people don't. Many designers were fired, some were hired, and plenty lost their businesses altogether. An overview of the tumult: [Jezebel] -
#thefuturist
The Epic Movie-Making Adventures Of James Cameron
James Cameron's rise, from driving trucks to directing some of Hollywood's biggest epics, parallels the epic journeys of his characters, from Sarah Connor to Jake Sully. And you won't believe how crazy the stories in his biography, The Futurist, are. [io9] -
#y2k10
The 50 Worst Gadgets of the Decade
We're almost clear of the aughts. Just one more week, and we get to leave this decade behind for good. But before we do, it's worth taking stock of the absolute worst gadgets these last ten years have given us. [Gizmodo]
-
