Brent Rose, Author at Gizmodo

Sony’s SmartWatch 2 Promises to Be Better This Time

We really wanted to love Sony’s SmartWatch last year, but we couldn’t. Which is to say, it made us want to bite our own arms off. Sony is back at it again, though, and thankfully the sequel looks like a real improvement over the previous generation. https://gizmodo.com/sony-smartwatch-review-maybe-the-worst-thing-sony-has-5926728 For starters, the SmartWatch 2 has a bigger…

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Sony’s Xperia Z Ultra Phone Is… Nah, That’s Not a Phone

And here we face a conundrum. On the one hand, Sony’s Xperia Z Ultra has salivation-worthy guts. On the other hand, the screen on this thing is 6.4 freaking inches! That’s not a phone, that’s a tablet you talk into. Ignoring that for a moment, this thing sounds awesome. It’ll come running Android 4.2 (Jelly…

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17 Bizarre Themed Bars Will Get You Trashed In Style

Some bars just want to pour booze down your gullet and collect your cash. Well, all bars want to do that. But some do it with style. Today, we’re looking at bars around the world that draw you in with their quirky, awesome, weirdness. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long week, and…

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and S4 Zoom Hands On: Funky Alternatives

It’s no secret that a smaller version of the Galaxy S4, known as the Galaxy S4 Mini, is on its way. Nor is it hush-hush that a camera/phone hybrid known as the Galaxy S4 Zoom is coming. While there’s still no information about when these will make these over to the States, we just got…

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Samsung Has a Mutant Windows 8-Android Convertible Tablet

At Samsung’s event in London today, they took the lid off of two new Windows 8 tablets. One is very normal. The other is very weird. We’re pretty excited about the weird one. ATIV Q Samsung’s most interesting tablet-type thing is a double-hybrid freak of a device. It has a keyboard that is connected by…

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How To Make a Multi-Layered Drink

Drinks are generally one boring, homogenous color. Usually it doesn’t matter because you’re in a dark bar and we’re drinking for the flavor (or more likely, to forget). But sometimes it’s fun to shake things up. Add a little color, add a new dimension to your drink. And wouldn’t you know it, the key ingredient…

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New Balance Minimus 10v2 Trail Review: A Sweeter-Fitting Trail Stomper

Last year when we reviewed New Balance’s Minimus Trail Zeros, we were blown away by the lightness, but hated the fit. The Minimus 10v2 Trail is New Balance’s slightly less minimal shoe for 2013, and while it isn’t perfect, it’s definitely a step in the right direction. https://gizmodo.com/new-balance-minimus-zero-trail-lightning-review-pretty-5918020 What Is It? A minimal trail runner…

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How to Make Instant Barrel-Aged Cocktails

If you’ve been spending too much time in bars lately—and we certainly hope you have been—you’ve likely noticed the rise of barrel-aged cocktails. The technique takes some of your favorite mixed drinks, mellows them out, and adds some layers of complexity. There is, however, a barrier to entry for most at-home barkeeps: Patience. Unless you…

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Review: Sony Finally Gets One (Mostly) Right

In a time when tablets are becoming increasing similar, it’s rare that you pick up a device and have one of those, “Whoa!” moments. You relish them when they come, because it means that creativity and innovation still exist in a world of look-alikes. After years of trying and failing with Android tablets, Sony has…

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Three Fast, Easy, High-Protein Meals On the Go

The number one reason most of us grab an unhealthy meal over a healthy one is convenience. Junk food is ready to be stuffed in your face, and when you’re short on time, cooking is one of the first things to go out the window. Today we’re going to show you three super simple, healthy,…

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: Better, But Not Best (Update: LTE Version)

Since it arrived last year, the Galaxy S III has been the world’s best-selling smartphone that wasn’t born in Cupertino. An impressive feat, but one that—along with Samsung’s Megatron-sized hype-machine—has made for sky-high expectations for the sequel. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review-a-great-phone-that-tries-t-5919730 Our first impressions of the S4 left us a little cold, but we’ve now spent a full…

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How to Make a See-Through Margarita

When done right, few things hit the spot on a hot night like a margarita. But what if you could take a margarita, retain the same crisp flavor, and make it totally clear? Don’t ask why. Just trust us. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long week, and it’s time for Happy Hour,…

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This Custom-Fitted Wetsuit Is the Future of Sports Gear

It’s tough to find a wetsuit that fits you perfectly. Because of the rather intensive construction process brands typically only offer a handful of sizes, and more often than not you end up settling for the best fit available, but not a perfect fit. This little wetsuit company wants to change that. Carapace Wetsuits, based…

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Here’s Your Chance to Become One of the First Asteroid Prospectors (Updated)

It was just over a year ago, back in April 2012, that we first learned the intentions of a company known as Planetary Resources: Asteroid mining. As in going into space, finding an asteroid that’s not-too-far from Earth, and mining it for precious minerals and/or water which could be used as space-fuel for other missions.…

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LG Optimus G Pro Review: The Fastest Big Phone Out There

Fun fact: In a sprint, the hippo is one of the fastest land mammals, despite also being one of the largest. Similarly, the LG Optimus G Pro is unquestionably one humungoid phone, but it runs about as fast as the top speedsters out there. Whether or not you should consider buying it, however, is up…

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The Science of Non-Alcoholic Beer

“Blasphemy! A crime against nature!” Yes, many people feel the same way about non-alcoholic beer as they do about decaffeinated espresso. “It’s just wrong and what’s the point” is the thinking. Yes. Yes, you’re very cool. Now shut it. While it may not be your drink of choice, there are plenty of very valid reasons…

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The Xbox One’s Secret Killer Feature: Getting You in Shape

Yes, the new Xbox One is highly covetable for many reasons. But once you get past the games and the TV integration and the rumbling controllers, you finally land on what might be its most useful purpose: The world’s most sophisticated workout gadget. https://gizmodo.com/the-new-xbox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-microso-509033619 Welcome to Fitmodo, Gizmodo’s gym for your brain and backbone. Don’t…

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Dragonfly Wings Are Amazing In Slow Motion

Destin, our friend over at Smarter Every Day, has expanded our brains once again. Did you know that dragonfly wings work differently than nearly every other insect, utilizing a direct flight mechanism? Did you know that they can operate each wing independently, enabling them to glide like a bird? Even if you did know all…

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Google Hangouts Has a Weird, Fun Multi-Cam Trick

So, Google’s new Hangouts app keeps all of your chats in sync across all of your devices. Cool, right? But what if you’re in a video call on your phone, and then open the same video call on your computer. Boop! Suddenly there’s two of you, as I just discovered when chatting with my friend…

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Drinks-On With the World’s Biggest, Baddest Bartending Robot

At the Google I/O after party the other night, there was one bartender in particular that stood out. It wasn’t the drink he made, or the friendly chatter. It was more than he weighed several tons and could break you with the flick of the wrist. Meet the Makr Shakr. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made…

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Sony’s SmartWatch 2 Promises to Be Better This Time

Sony’s Xperia Z Ultra Phone Is… Nah, That’s Not a Phone

17 Bizarre Themed Bars Will Get You Trashed In Style

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and S4 Zoom Hands On: Funky Alternatives

Samsung Has a Mutant Windows 8-Android Convertible Tablet

How To Make a Multi-Layered Drink

New Balance Minimus 10v2 Trail Review: A Sweeter-Fitting Trail Stomper

How to Make Instant Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Sony Xperia Tablet Z Review: Sony Finally Gets One (Mostly) Right

Three Fast, Easy, High-Protein Meals On the Go

Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: Better, But Not Best (Update: LTE Version)

How to Make a See-Through Margarita

This Custom-Fitted Wetsuit Is the Future of Sports Gear

Here’s Your Chance to Become One of the First Asteroid Prospectors (Updated)

LG Optimus G Pro Review: The Fastest Big Phone Out There

The Science of Non-Alcoholic Beer

The Xbox One’s Secret Killer Feature: Getting You in Shape

Dragonfly Wings Are Amazing In Slow Motion

Google Hangouts Has a Weird, Fun Multi-Cam Trick

Drinks-On With the World’s Biggest, Baddest Bartending Robot

Up to $1,550 Off on pCloud: Pay Once, Protect Data Forever for World Backup Day

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

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?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets