Gadgettes, the blog

Gadgettes 184: The Operation Lindsey's Living Room Episode (podcast)

Lindsey returns to unveil the winner of Operation Lindsey's Living! To celebrate, we cover tech that might find a good home in that swank new space. Somehow, by the close of the show, we end up right back in the gutter again. Please help us.

EPISODE 184

And the winner of the Operation Lindsey’s Living Room contest is….
Scott Clay (Claymation)!!!! (see his submission email below)

Convertible Coffee Table Turns Into A Desk

Twilight ensures purified air with blooming and refreshed interiors

Siamun TV Stand aims to combine entertainment in your office setting

Will lindsey buy a Google TV?

Gadgettes 183: The You're Killing Me Episode (podcast)

Tom Merritt joins us to discuss the many ways that technology is conspiring to kill us all.

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EPISODE 183

Facebook privacy policy: Longer than the constitution

Zuckerberg IMs

The many missteps of Facebook

Things Facebook should say at their internal meeting

Cradle from Quirky: An iPad lap desk with a twist

Get a “Keyboard Upgrade” for your ipad

Desktop donut factory? Sweet!

Ridiculous ‘speech bubble’ helmets cut out noise, dignity

Gadgettes 182: The Your Mother Deserves Better Episode (podcast)

In honor of that mom in your life this Mother's Day, we beg of you: Don't get her THAT! Actually show her how awesome she is by getting her something she'll actually enjoy. But not THAT!

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EPISODE 182

iPad: yay or nay?

Steve Jobs’ big New York Times letdown

iPad Clone Wars: China Unveils Android-based iPad knockoff

Oh god, not another digital picture frame for Mother’s Day

ATAT stroller

Gadgettes 181: The Full of Win Episode (podcast)

Can you pass up an entire episode devoted to things that absolutely rule more than the world, me AND you combined? I didn't think so.

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EPISODE 181

Breaking News: Full of LOSS! iPhone finder found
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/iphone-finder/

The Knight XV is a Hummer on steroids
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/nothing-can-tou.php

21-foot robotic baby
http://io9.com/5526040/21+foot+tall-robot-baby-to-defend-peoples-republic/gallery/

Biomechanical Terminator mic stand makes even karaoke look cool
http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/biomechanical-terminator-mic-stand-makes-even-karaoke-look-cool/

Gadgettes 180: The Multi-tasking Clothes Episode (podcast)

OK, so we suck at bringing you a show every week. But we promise that when we do, they'll be as explosive and ridiculous as this one right here! We revisit the idea of multitasking, but this time, we focus on functional clothing. That and we insult you a whole lot. Thou wimpled plume-plucked pignut!

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EPISODE 180

Ping, a social networking garment

Hoodie buddy with built-in headphones (thanks Jacob!)

Sleeper hoodie (thanks Jacob!)

Beer opener dog collar (thanks Rodney)

How one soldier can carry a whole power plant on his back

Update: I've posted the below images and added some requested images to the below slideshow. Check the comments section for my answers to some of your questions.

Those of you who listened to last week's Gadgettes know the deal: Come up with an entertainment-system design for my living room that can accommodate a modern, flat-screen TV--one that Molly will deign to watch--and you could win the prize of the century: a custom Molly Nerd Voice ringtone.

Consider yourself a design geek? Look over the following drawings, photos, and guidelines. Whip up your suggestions, then send us your design

Gadgettes 179: The Multitasking Episode (podcast)

From the iPad's lack of it, to one prison's brilliant use of it, Multitasking is regrettably a part of every true nerds life. Admit it, you know its true. That is, of course, if you are a real nerd. And if you aren't sure, we have a Venn diagram for you too.

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EPISODE 179

BioLite Camp Stove Charges Gadgets, Defeats The Purpose of Camping
http://nerdapproved.com/peripherals/biolite-camp-stove-charges-gadgets-defeats-the-purpose-of-camping/

iPad as arcade machine (thanks Jeffrey!)
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/iCade.shtml

Gadgettes 178: The Nerdvana Episode (podcast)

This episode had a number of potential titles. Nerd Alert, Nerd party, Nerdgasm... but we honed in on the one that really encapsulates the sheer nerditude of stuff covered in today's show. Let your inner nerd shine through.

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EPISODE 178

Nerdgasm: HTC Evo 4G

Pong and BSOD belt buckles

Cell Mate headset heads-on

Binary Flow, officially the hardest watch to read ever

Sticker pockets change everything

It’s About Time, Best Edition Evar.
Luxury watch made from dinosaur crap

What a Concept

Gadgettes 177: The Drunk Idiot Episode (podcast)

You don't have to be drunk to act like an idiot. We prove that week in and week out. But it certainly doesn't hurt, either! If you're going to be a drunk idiot this St. Patties Day, you will want to check out this very special episode of Gadgettes.

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EPISODE 177

Wine-Drinking Women May Gain Less Weight

Happy Hour watch lets you focus on what’s important

Bottle opener cufflinks: be prepared!

Set of Five Star Wars Cantina Band Wine Stoppers

Geek Squad wants to save me from myself

Chatroulette being used for marketing

Gadgettes 176: The Big Brother Episode (podcast)

Reunited and it feels so good! Today we cover the ways in which technology allows you to spy (or be spied upon!) Your paranoia is officially justified.

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