Brent Rose, Author at Gizmodo

The Story Behind the Internet’s Most Popular Photo

This photo, along with the simple caption “Four more years” became the most tweeted and most liked on Facebook photograph ever, and it did so with incredible speed. We thought you’d like to hear the story behind it. It’s probably not what you imagined. https://gizmodo.com/your-president-for-the-next-4-years-barack-obama-just-p-5958380 To get the scoop, we went straight to the woman…

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Skora Form Review: Minimal Runners, Maximal Price

The whole minimalist running shoe craze is still on the rise, and doesn’t show signs of slowing any time soon. There are a lot of great minimalist shoes at entry level prices, but what if you want something high-end? The Skora Forms are supposed to be minimal Cadillacs for your feet—do the the premium materials…

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Drift’s New Action Cam Packs In the Features

When we last took a look, the Drift HD came in last in our action camera battlemodo. It had a lot of features that we really liked, but image quality wasn’t up to snuff. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-action-camera-5919942 The new Drift Ghost, though, promises even more features, not the least of which is a new set of optics.…

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Can New York Handle Another Big Storm Right Now? (UPDATED)

Just a week after Hurricane Sandy plunged New York and New Jersey into a state of emergency from which they have yet to recover, another storm is on its way. A Nor’easter, and a big, nasty one by the looks of it. The question on everybody’s mind is can these storm-ravaged areas take another one,…

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Garbage Mountain and Armored Cars: The Rockaways Are Still in Ruin

There was a sense when the lights came back on in Manhattan that the worst of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction was over. Sadly, that’s far from the truth. For thousands upon thousands of people, life is about as far away from getting back to normal as you can imagined. The Rockaways, a community about as far…

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This Solar Truck Is Bringing Emergency Energy to Rockaway

The Rockaways are in a state of emergency. They haven’t had power in a week, and it doesn’t appear to be coming back any time soon. Independently operated aid distribution centers have been popping up, helping people get the food and supplies they need, but given gas shortages, it’s been hard to keep things up…

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How To Make Kick-Ass Emergency Cocktails Out of Whatever’s in Your Pantry

When the lights went out in a good portion of NYC and New Jersey, people holed up in their homes, and a lot of drinking occurred. If my Twitter feed is any indication, roughly 80 percent of those not in immediate danger got drunk. But even if you’re stuck at home, dipping into the emergency…

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Google Nexus 10 Review: It’s Pretty Pretty

Back in June, Google launched the Nexus 7 tablet. It was as fast as most high-end tablets, and it only cost $200. It was a major hit. But not everybody is sold on the seven-inch form factor yet. Which is why the Nexus 10 is here to steal your hearts. NOTE: At the time of…

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Google Nexus 4 Review: Yes, You Want This Phone

Nexus devices are Google’s brand ambassadors. They’re built to show off the latest and greatest version of Android. Unfortunately, the hardware hasn’t always lived up to the software. With the Nexus 4, finally, form catches up to function. NOTE: At the time of our testing, the phone’s software was very nearly finished, but it was…

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Sony Xperia TL Review: A Gorgeous Idiot

Sony’s latest flagship, the Xperia TL, is a nice step up from its latest adventure in mediocrity, the Xperia Ion. But just because it’s 007’s phone in Skyfall, that doesn’t mean it should be yours. I mean, that guy is kind of a loose canon. What Is It? A 4.6-inch smartphone that runs Android 4.0…

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How To Burn Off a Pound of Candy

If there is anything we learn in childhood, it’s that Halloween is when you get to cram your gaping maw with absurd amounts of candy. And, because we haven’t quite grown up, we still plan to do that tonight. We’re going to eat a pound of candy. With age, though, comes some awareness that a…

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Nook HD Review: Is a Sweet Screen Enough?

Small tablets abound these days, each with its own set of advantages. The Kindle Fire HD screams ease-of-use. The Nexus 7 is a speed demon. The iPad mini has a formidable ecosystem behind it. And now comes Barnes & Noble’s Nook HD, making a play for your eyeballs. Note: While we tested the Nook HD…

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Hurricane Surfing: This Is How We Do Product Reviews

Yesterday, as the front-edge of Hurricane Sandy started bearing down on New York and newscasters were talking about, “Idiot surfers risking their lives,” I was one of those idiots. Sorry. I had a camera to test. I paddled out at Rockaway Beach, NY with three cameras strapped to the nose of my 76-inch board. It…

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Google’s Nexus 4: The Android Phone of Our Dreams?

Hurricane Sandy may have put a damper on Google’s big event today, but the long-rumored (and leaked, and found in a bar) Nexus 4 has finally, officially broken cover. As predicted, this thing looks like it might be the best Android phone yet. https://gizmodo.com/googles-big-android-event-canceled-due-to-hurricane-san-5955462 The Nexus 4 is made by LG (in collaboration with Google)…

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Philips Hue First Impressions: Wi-Fi Lighting Plus Fun

So, remember when we said bulbs with wireless radios are the future of lighting? We weren’t lying. Philips just upped the ante by making bulbs that can not only cast four gorgeous shades of white, but any color you can imagine. https://gizmodo.com/wi-fi-lightbulbs-are-real-and-theyre-awesome-first-imp-5953671 Hue works similarly to the Greenwave system we wrote about last week. Screw…

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How To Rapidly Flavor any Booze Using Whip-Its

Infusing liquor is the secret to a lot of great cocktails. You can add rosemary to rum. You can add beef to rye whiskey. The possibilities are endless, but one thing is constant. It takes a long time. Days—even weeks—sealed in a jar. https://gizmodo.com/meet-the-jmfb-beef-infused-rye-and-a-whole-lot-of-fir-5907762 But there’s a trick used by infusion masters. It takes mere…

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Galaxy Note II Review: Bigger Got a Lot Better

When the Galaxy Note came out earlier this year, well, it was a giant, laggy jumble with a bum stylus. But the Note II might just have what it takes to win over our cold, size-ist hearts. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-note-lightning-review-wait-who-ordered-5886054 Note: Testing was done on the T-Mobile and AT&T versions of this phone. It is also coming…

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Tim Cook: “We Would Never Make a 7-Inch Tablet”

Moments ago in Apple’s earnings call, Tim Cook uttered something that is, frankly, stunning in its obliviousness: Let me be clear. We would not make one of the seven-inch tablets. We don’t think they’re good products, and we would never make one. Not just because it’s seven inches but for many reasons. One of the…

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Who Wouldn’t Want a Flying Car That Floats?

So, Tim Cook just dropped what he thought was an “Oh, snap!” worthy diss on Microsoft Surface, saying, “I suppose you could design a car that flies and floats, but I don’t think it would do all of those things very well.” But wait. https://gizmodo.com/tim-cook-says-surface-is-a-dumb-idea-5955035 One might just as easily say, “You could build a…

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You Can Get James Bond’s Phone November 2nd

Okay, so Sony isn’t making a new Nexus phone, but it is making a phone that looks pretty sweet when you’re running around killing bad guys and seducing Russian models. The upcoming Xperia TL will be 007’s phone of choice in the upcoming film Skyfall. It looks like a solid piece of kit. https://gizmodo.com/how-i-fooled-the-internet-into-thinking-this-fake-sony-5953355 The…

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The Story Behind the Internet’s Most Popular Photo

Skora Form Review: Minimal Runners, Maximal Price

Drift’s New Action Cam Packs In the Features

Can New York Handle Another Big Storm Right Now? (UPDATED)

Garbage Mountain and Armored Cars: The Rockaways Are Still in Ruin

This Solar Truck Is Bringing Emergency Energy to Rockaway

How To Make Kick-Ass Emergency Cocktails Out of Whatever’s in Your Pantry

Google Nexus 10 Review: It’s Pretty Pretty

Google Nexus 4 Review: Yes, You Want This Phone

Sony Xperia TL Review: A Gorgeous Idiot

How To Burn Off a Pound of Candy

Nook HD Review: Is a Sweet Screen Enough?

Hurricane Surfing: This Is How We Do Product Reviews

Google’s Nexus 4: The Android Phone of Our Dreams?

Philips Hue First Impressions: Wi-Fi Lighting Plus Fun

How To Rapidly Flavor any Booze Using Whip-Its

Galaxy Note II Review: Bigger Got a Lot Better

Tim Cook: “We Would Never Make a 7-Inch Tablet”

Who Wouldn’t Want a Flying Car That Floats?

You Can Get James Bond’s Phone November 2nd

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

Amazon Slashes 50% Off Keurig K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Now a Budget Alternative to Breville and Nespresso Espresso Machines

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