Working with computers is tedious. The constant typing on keyboards and clicking on a mouse makes composing and sending emails a draconian activity. Thanks to the geniuses at Google, the days of keyboard-dependent emails are behind us. Today, they are introducing Gmail Motion. It’s a new way to communicate. “Using your computer’s camera and a spacial tracking algorithm, Gmail Motion interprets physical movement and turns it into actionable commands,” explained Gmail Product Manager Paul McDonald. “For example, to open a message, make a motion as if you were opening an envelope.” Dennis…

Have you ever spilled ketchup on a table and wished there was a way to pick it up in its current form and replace it intact somewhere else? Of course not, but that fact didn’t stop Japanese restaurant gadget builder Furukawakiko from inventing something that does just that. Despite racking my brain, I cannot think of a single use for the device. That doesn’t make it any less amazing. I suppose if you drop mustard on the table and it falls into a perfect form of the Virgin Mary, you now have an apparatus to preserve the holy condiment in all its glory. …

Jona Hoier has visualized USGS earthquake activity data in Japan from March 9 to March 16. What is shocking is the unbelievable amount of earthquake activity that has taken place in Japan during this time period. While none of this depict the horror that took place on March 11 (around 0:38 in this video), it is a grim reminder that Earth has its violent moments. Our hearts go out to the people of Japan for the terrible tragedy, where a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused a destructive tsunami that has had and will continue to have devastating impacts on Japan’s people. No words can truly sum up how…

The wildly popular game Portal on Steam had its sequel officially announced earlier this month. Now, we have a sneak peek of the game, courtesy of HotHardware who took some footage at PAX East. It is slated to be released on nearly all platforms on April 18th. Initially responses show that the game has the potential to deliver the way its blockbuster predecessor did. “Fans of the original Portal will no doubt recognize some of the gameplay elements, but the visuals have been enhanced significantly and some new items like the blue Repulsion Gel (among others) are being introduced,” said Dave Altavilla,…

As the rush to get hands on the iPad 2 starts, there are still some who want to make a decision based upon reviews and opinions before jumping for another Apple product. While their track record has been exceptional, it hasn’t been perfect and there are definitely competitors who may or may not be better buys. The Motorola Xoom is one such competitor, one that many consider the only one around right now that could put a dent (even if only a minor one) in the iPad frenzy. Below, you will find several videos and links to reviews on other high-quality tech sites. If you want to make the smartest decision, take…

You have to hand it to the Android Developers team. They deliver the goods when it comes to news and eye-candy. This video they produced gives an awesome visual depiction of Android activations from October, 2008, until January, 2011. First, the overview, then they focus on North America, Europe, and West Asia. Kudos, ladies and gentlemen, for putting together such a strong video as well as for becoming the best-selling mobile operating system. …

I am quite fond of Mario Kart. I played it way too much as a kid. And I still day dream of wiping out a few cars on the streets with a red shell every now and then. But now it appears that someone else has taken my dream and turned it into a bit of a reality, with real carts, a real track, and everything else you could imagine (not to mention some awesome CG effects). Check out the video, and then check out the behind the scenes to see how they made it. …

Children of the 80s, beware. This video is bound to bring back the nostalgia that only an attachment to something that we spent way too much time on can do. Today, gaming is all about removing the variances and deviations from reality to make the gaming experience more than surreal – almost too real. We play games and want to be Duke, Soap, or Master Chief. Nobody wanted to be Frogger. There may be some who became Mario, but not necessarily by choice and without the suspenders. Tetris – what exactly was it (other than addicting) anyway? The pixels of the 80s were so much more simple than the games of today….

Every now and then, an idea comes along that springs from a garage and turns into gold. Such will hopefully be the case for the Satarii Star Accessory, a truly innovative idea that makes one wonder, “Why didn’t Apple build this already?” The idea is simple: a base that rotates 360 degrees to follow someone or something, allowing a mounted camera or smartphone to capture video without an unsteady hand at the helm. By using a hand-held or mountable marker, the base follows the target to create a steady video. The applications are limitless. Parents can take videos of their children playing while actually…

Many claim he has a reality distortion field around him that takes whatever he really says and converts it into something that people instantly and unequivocally believe. Others claim that he is an android from the future, someone who doesn’t really exist in this world but who is controlled by super-intelligent beings who know exactly what to make him say. If there was any doubt to his humanity, it can be wiped away by the video below. Claiming to be the first televised shot of Apple’s Chosen One, this video depicts a stark opposite to the calm and composed icon of geekdom. Steve Jobs, preparing for…