Adrian Covert, Author at Gizmodo

Hands-On: Samsung Instinct S30 Promises Faster Internet Browsing and Advanced Touchscreen

Samsung just formally introduced the heavily leaked Instinct S30, the followup to Sprint’s hot-selling 2008 feature phone. This one supports up to 32GB of SDHC memory, and has improved Calendar functionality. https://gizmodo.com/sprint-s30-mini-is-just-the-new-instinct-isnt-mini-at-5191766 The phone will be available on April 19 for $130 (according to Gadget Review), and seems eerily similar to its predecessor. But Samsung…

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Shure SE115 In-Ear Headphones Review: The New Top Buds

Shure’s SE110 earbuds emerged victorious in last summer’s in-ear headphone battlemodo, delivering great sound quality and value. Now the new, improved SE115s have arrived, promising superior bass handling over its predecessor. Do they meet expectations? https://gizmodo.com/ultimate-cut-the-crap-in-ear-headphone-battlemodo-5033455 Yes. The SE115’s bass driver is so improved, I actually don’t want to go back to my SE110s. The…

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If the Dharma Initiative Took Out Magazine Ads…

I happen to love LOST, gadgets and 70s and 80s-era National Geographic ads. These mock Dharma Initiative ads happen to incorporate LOST, gadgets and 70s and 80s-era National Geographic ads. Sweet Jesus, this is great. Posted by Flickr user Hot Meteor, these ads represent various aspects of the Dharma Initiative, except marketed towards the masses.…

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Palm Throws Down a C&D Warning on the TealOS Skin

Displeased with others copying their work, PalmInfoCenter reports that Palm snuffed the TealOS skin for PalmOS phones, which imitates the Palm Pre‘s newer WebOS interface. https://gizmodo.com/tealos-brings-the-palm-pre-experience-to-palmos-phones-5157892 TealPoint posted an official response on their TealTalk forum, which basically says that they’re shutting down sales and distribution for TealOS on March 30, at the request of Palm.…

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Japanese Cellphones Control This Giant Billboard Video Game

Nikkei has a post about Toshiba’s new Digital Billboard in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, where passerbys can dial up a number and connect to an interactive game which is displayed on the giant sign. Cellphone gamers square off against other players connected through Toshiba’s Youtube channel. The number keys are used to control a paintbrush, and…

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I’m All Wound Up: A Gallery of Classic Magnetic Tape Drives and Reels

SSD, Smesh Smesh Dee. Here’s my visual tribute to magnetic tape, the storage medium that can be measured in MBytes, minutes and meters. From Wikipedia: Magnetic tape revolutionized the broadcast and recording industries. In an age when all radio (and later television) was live, it allowed programming to be prerecorded. In a time when gramophone…

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ARM’s GPUs Will Make This Year’s Mainstream Phones More Powerful Than the Current iPhone

By the end of 2009, computer and graphics chip designer ARM says we’ll see the first sub-$150 cellphones using the low-power Mali 200 GPU, which will give devices greater graphics capabilities than the current-gen iPhone. Occupying a space only millimeters wide, and supporting the Open GL ES 2.0 standard, Product Manager Remi Pedersen says that…

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Vuzix’s CamAR Augmented Reality Headset Provides a Glimpse Into Future Computing

Vuzix launched a camera add-on for the iWear VR920 video headset which surveys the space in front of the cam, and superimposes interactive, 3D graphics on top. Here what was on display at GDC 09. https://gizmodo.com/flight-sim-vuzix-vr920-virtual-reality-goggles-airs-299297 The hardware itself is just a camera that sits in front of the eyewear, and feeds a signal back…

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OnLive Streaming Games: Hands-On Impressions

OnLive, the system/service that renders current-gen video games in the cloud, is by no means perfect. That said, I’m shocked at how well it actually works. https://gizmodo.com/onlive-streaming-games-turn-any-tv-or-pc-into-a-bleedin-5181840 I think there are two main concerns running through the heads of anyone that’s heard of this thing: a) Latency between your control inputs and the action on…

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Neurosky Mindset Hands-on: Brainwave Gameplay!

The technology behind Neurosky’s Mindset is essentially the same that was peddled around last year at trade shows. The only difference now is that it’s ready for PC gaming consumption starting in July. https://gizmodo.com/square-enix-teams-up-with-neurosky-for-mind-controlled-5060354 For those in the dark, the Neurosky Mindset, is a gaming controller that monitors brainwaves, and uses those readings to carry…

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Nintendo DSiWare Launching April 5, Pricing Structure Revealed

If you were wondering about Nintendo’s DSiWare download store in the US, it will be available when the DSi hits retail on April 5, with games available for either free, 200, 500 or 800+ points. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-with-nintendo-dsi-this-blue-version-looks-dow-5171309 Much like Wii points, 100 DSiWare points will equal one dollar. The downloadable apps will include titles such as…

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Enhanced Boxee Browser and API Brings Hulu Back to Your TV (Along with Pandora)

In the latest chapter of the epic known as Hulu v. Boxee, Boxee added an XUL framework to their browser, allowing it to display full HTML pages, including in-line Hulu videos. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-bring-hulu-back-to-boxee-and-xbmc-5157624 This is the latest one-up to occur between the two companies, who have been dueling over Hulu’s TV accessibility. https://gizmodo.com/boxee-media-center-now-streams-hulu-comedy-central-and-5066376 Also noteworthy is…

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Discarded Windows 7 Concepts Show Batman-esque Taskbar Preview

TechRadar has a great post on early Windows 7 concepts that didn’t make the cut— where they originated and what actual features they directly influenced—such as the “Bat Signal”, which became Aero Peek. There were apparently over 400 concept sketches shown off at the MIX conference, an event for developers where Microsoft spoke on the…

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Woz Will Bravely Samba Despite New Hamstring Injury

With this latest news of a pulled hamstring to go along with his fractured foot, Steve Wozniak is starting to resemble the nerd equivalent of Brett Favre on ‘Dancing With The Stars.’ https://gizmodo.com/breaking-woz-fractures-leg-dancing-with-the-stars-or-5168968 Previously listed as doubtful, Woz confirmed he will dance tonight even if he isn’t at 100%. According to the SF Chronicle, Woz…

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Sweden’s Ice Hotel Charging $200,000 for Space Trips in 2012

So this Swedish destination, The Ice Hotel, has linked up with Virgin Galactic to begin selling space travel packages for about $200,000, beginning in 2012. Wilson says that’s cheap. I say that’s relative. Anyways, Virgin Galactic apparently linked up with five nordic travel agencies to start booking these packages, which will take off from the…

Space & Spaceflight Adrian Covert

Rumored Toyota Hybrid Sportscar is Prius-based

The thing that’s always kept me from wanting a hybrid car is that they aren’t all that fast. And the ones that are fast cost too much money. That might change with Toyota’s MR2 Hybrid. https://gizmodo.com/what-it-feels-like-to-drive-a-tesla-roadster-5091319 The rumored MR2 Hybrid is said to be built around the Prius design, but would go 0-60 in under…

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WalkyDog Is an Animal Abuse Charge Waiting to Happen

Unless your name is Ron Mexico (not Ron-Mexico…maybe?), there’s no way you can look at this thing dog walking contraption that attaches to your bike and think its a good idea. WalkyDog essentially places your dog on a treadmill it can’t get off of without breaking it’s neck. And check out the picture—i don’t even…

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First Kindle 2 Firmware Update Available Now

In case you’re curious, Kindle 2 firmware version 2.0.2 is being rolled out to users over the air. Apparently it doesn’t really do much, except let publishers disable text-to-speech, but it’s the FIRRRRRRRRRSSST. [Engadget]

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Josef Fritzl Pleads Guilty to Imprisoning Daughter and Kids in Secret Basement

Yeah, that guy is back in the news again, currently on trial. After locking his daughter in a secret, electronically sealed basement for 24 years, turning her into a sex slave, and fathering children with her (bleck), Fritzl finally pled guilty to charges of imprisonment and murder, among others. today in the third day of…

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Giz Explains: What Makes The Five Smartphone Platforms Different

Smartphones have all advanced over the past few years, and mostly do the same things. But if you look at the details, you’ll find that—depending on your needs—one may be way better than another. Most smartphone platforms support touchscreens and/or keyboards, and let you browse the internet, run apps, view photos and play games/music/movies. And…

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Hands-On: Samsung Instinct S30 Promises Faster Internet Browsing and Advanced Touchscreen

Shure SE115 In-Ear Headphones Review: The New Top Buds

If the Dharma Initiative Took Out Magazine Ads…

Palm Throws Down a C&D Warning on the TealOS Skin

Japanese Cellphones Control This Giant Billboard Video Game

I’m All Wound Up: A Gallery of Classic Magnetic Tape Drives and Reels

ARM’s GPUs Will Make This Year’s Mainstream Phones More Powerful Than the Current iPhone

Vuzix’s CamAR Augmented Reality Headset Provides a Glimpse Into Future Computing

OnLive Streaming Games: Hands-On Impressions

Neurosky Mindset Hands-on: Brainwave Gameplay!

Nintendo DSiWare Launching April 5, Pricing Structure Revealed

Enhanced Boxee Browser and API Brings Hulu Back to Your TV (Along with Pandora)

Discarded Windows 7 Concepts Show Batman-esque Taskbar Preview

Woz Will Bravely Samba Despite New Hamstring Injury

Sweden’s Ice Hotel Charging $200,000 for Space Trips in 2012

Rumored Toyota Hybrid Sportscar is Prius-based

WalkyDog Is an Animal Abuse Charge Waiting to Happen

First Kindle 2 Firmware Update Available Now

Josef Fritzl Pleads Guilty to Imprisoning Daughter and Kids in Secret Basement

Giz Explains: What Makes The Five Smartphone Platforms Different

Game to Lose Online Mode After Its Server Partner Pivots to You’ll Never Guess What

This $400 (Not) AI Keychain Is Pointless, Extravagant, and Weirdly Lovable

New Getaway Means Subaru Has an Electric SUV in Every Size

pCloud Easter Special: One Payment, Lifetime Storage for Entire Family (68% Off)

Getting Stuck Inside a Glitching Robotaxi Is a Whole New Thing to Be Scared of

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Humanity’s Epic Return to the Moon 🔴

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Blasts Off

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

Kia’s EV3 Is Headed to the US This Year With Up to 320 Miles of Range

This Is the Way to Lego’s April Releases

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?