Oculus Rift gives roller coaster riders a fantasy thrill

vr-coasterWhat more can you add to a totally huge, incredibly long, and absolutely bad ass roller coaster? Why add some Oculus Rift helmets, of course! This might be just a research project for University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern professor Thomas Wagner, but it could also mark the start of a revolution in VR-based theme parks. The Oculus Rift was designed … Continue reading

Watch Out, Photoshop: Pixlr Is Now Available on the Desktop For Free

Watch Out, Photoshop: Pixlr Is Now Available on the Desktop For Free

If you haven’t tried out Autodesk’s fabulous Pixlr, a full-fledged photo editor in the browser, you absolutely must. It’s the go-to app for most of us here at Gizmodo. Now, it’s available as a free desktop program for Mac and Windows.

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Report: This Is Why LG Software Sucks

Report: This Is Why LG Software Sucks

If you’ve ever despaired with a piece of ropey LG software, you’re not alone. But it’s not just pure chance that’s rendered it so bad—it’s practically corporate policy.

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Militants use off-the-shelf drones for surveillance and propaganda

Video footage has emerged showing that ISIS militants deployed a $500 consumer drone to spy on a crucial Syrian airfield, which they eventually seized. Taken by a DJI Phantom FC40 drone, the video was spotted on YouTube (and pulled, since it also…

Netflix nabs The Blacklist, will start streaming next month

Netflix has confirmed rumors that it acquired The Blacklist, though it hasn’t given confirmation about the leaked amount it paid for the show: a rumored $2 million per episode. If you haven’t watched the show yet and aren’t sure what all the hoopla is about, you’ll get your chance to stream it starting September 7th. Word about the business move … Continue reading

QuarterWave: a rustic wooden Bluetooth speaker

Modern gadgets are a lot of things: sleek, shiny, angular. They’re beautiful by all accounts — but not necessarily suited to your tastes. If you’re more of a rustic log cabin type than a modern high-rise condo owner, the QuarterWave Bluetooth speaker will match your style with a hearty dose of worn wood. The design is the QuarterWave’s biggest asset: … Continue reading

Watch all of the close up shots used in movies directed by Edgar Wright

Watch all of the close up shots used in movies directed by Edgar Wright

Though we know funny movie maestro Edgar Wright uses a ginormous arsenal of visual tools and tricks when he’s directing a movie, one of his trademarks is his use of close up shots. They’re quick, they’re snappy and they’re so fun to see on the screen. James R. Lloret stitched all of them together in this fun supercut.

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Amazon 4K Streaming Is Coming In October – On Samsung TVs Only

Amazon 4K Streaming Is Coming In October – On Samsung TVs Only

You can start streaming 4K content from Amazon Instant Video as soon as October — but only if you have a Samsung UltraHD aka 4K television set.

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The Noggle Lets Kids Enjoy The AC From The Back Seat

NoggleCan’t enjoy the icy blast of AC with the kids complaining about the heat from the back seat? The Noggle is an easy to install and easy to use device to get the cool air to the backseat quicker.

Google stops showing who wrote what in its search results

Google Authorship is no more. It has lived for only three short years, from the time Mountain View launched it in 2011, displaying people’s faces alongside anything they’ve written on a website tied to their Google+ accounts. Yes, it stopped showing…