Gawker 
Enter your username and password.
-
-
#rumor
The Apple Tablet's Name: iSlate
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] -
#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] -
#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! -
#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] -
#duan
Tell Me More, Tony And Eva, Tell Me More!
Is there a better Christmas present than a freshly wrapped copy of Tony Parker and Eva Longoria lip-syncing along to "Summer Nights"? Actually, no. I don't believe there is. [Deadspin] -
-
#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] -
#iwasthere
They Were There, Too
Clearly, I haven't been to any transcendent sporting events live in the last 10 years, and thankfully, that's not true of some of our lurking commenters. Join the party! [Deadspin] -
#iwasthere
Unfortunately, I Was There
There are plenty of decade retrospectives happening everywhere right now, but we'd also like you to participate. Tell us about the best game you've seen in person this decade with the tag #iwasthere. Mine: Duke-Notre Dame , 2007. Hear me out. [Deadspin] -
#pingpong
Forrest Gump Really Should Have Grown Up Somewhere Else
Silicon Valley engineers products and then exports them to the rest of the world. The latest innovation: ping-pong-playing robots disguised as small children, built from scratch to ruthlessly dominate the Olympics and win eternal glory for America. U-S-A! [Deadspin] -
#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] -
#bestof2009
The Year In... Mutton
So the last month has been chock full of end-of-decade retrospectives in addition to the typical end-of-year remembrances. We'll do our own anyway. Today, to start: mutton-bustin'. Like you expected anything else. [Deadspin] -
#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] -
#iwasthere
"I Was There...": Best Sporting Events You've Seen In Person This Decade
There are plenty of decade retrospectives happening everywhere right now (including here), but we'd also like you to participate. Tell us about the best game you've seen in person this decade. Mine: Game 7, 2000 NHL Eastern Conference Finals. [Deadspin] -
#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] -
#nfl
Chad Ochocinco Can Receive And Give
Rather than bribing referees with George Washingtons, the wideout plans to toss a pinata filled with 2,000 one-spots into the stands if he scores on Sunday. He thinks he won't be fined. Maybe Christmas miracles are possible. [Bengals.com] [Deadspin] -
#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] -
#openthread
In Which We Honor Christmas By Watching Basketball
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Heatsicles! Now, Knickerbockers! Now, Celtics and Magic! On, Kobe! On, LeBron! On, games on later that seem oh-so-tragic!" So please, talk amongst yourselves as Mariah Carey loops all afternoon. [Deadspin] -
#announcements
Aww... Fudge: Happy Holidays From Jalopnik!
Team Jalopnik wants to wish you and yours a healthy, happy and safe holiday today. Although we'll probably not be posting we want to hear from you. Tell us what you got or are giving in the comments below. [Jalopnik] -
#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] -
#christmas
It's So Heartwarming In The D
In case you've forgotten, today is Christmas Day, and if you want to feel all fuzzy about good deeds and peace on earth, just read the Detroit Free Press. No, for real. Ernie Harwell will make your day. [Deadspin] -
#merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah
Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows, Mac, or Linux Computer
Good news! You woke up to find a shiny new computer waiting for you under the tree this year. Whether it's a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux box, here's a quick starter guide to getting it running on all cylinders. [Lifehacker] -
#lastnightswinner
Last Night's Winner: SMU Mustangs
In sports, everyone is a winner — some people just win better than others. Like the SMU Mustangs, which exerted as much effort in scoring this prestige as they did in routing Nevada. They had no competition in either regard. [Deadspin] -
#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]
-
