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Archos Gen10 XS Tablet Review: One Step Forward, Ten Steps Back

Think Microsoft Surface is the only one that gets to have fun with a keyboard hidden in the tablet’s cover? Hell naw, quoth Archos. The Gen10 XS Tablet is bringing some old-style clickity-clack to the tablet game. If only they’d made it, you know, work. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-microsoft-surface-5919428 What Is It? It’s a 10.1 inch Android tablet…

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Five Scientifically Surprising Facts About Booze

People sharing drinks love to lay out the facts of life, love, and, of course, liquor. Wouldn’t it be even better if this cocktail science were actually right some of the time? Here are five bits of booze trivia that smart drinkers can use to blow their buddies off their barstools. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve…

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Therapik Bug Bite Relieving Gadget Review: We Can’t Believe This Actually Works

Are you being eaten alive by mosquitos? Is the itch driving you completely and utterly insane? Us too! So when we heard about this magic wand that supposedly takes the itch away, we had to call it in to make fun of it. We, uh… we were wrong. What Is It? It’s a small handheld…

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Kennedy Space Center’s Going to Host the Nerdiest Triathlon Ever

Have you ever thought about running a triathlon? And are you a big nerd? Well, you’re reading Gizmodo so chances are you’re at least half way there. Next year, for the first time ever, the Kennedy Space Center is going to open their gates for an awesome sporting event. The Rocketman Triathlon, which wins for…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review: Can a Tablet Fix What the Phone Got Wrong? (Updated)

The Galaxy Note was, just a wee bit big to be considered a phone. Why not make it bigger and call it a straight-up tablet? Add on some Wacom stylus tech, bump up the specs—be our guest! https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-note-lightning-review-wait-who-ordered-5886054 What Is It? Samsung’s new flagship: A 10.1-inch Android tablet with a stylus and Wacom technology. Who’s…

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The Cheapest Roomba Just Got Way Better

The Roomba 500 Series is dead. Long live the 600 Series! iRobot is giving some products a very nice upgrade today, starting with its entry-level robotic floor vacuums. The Looj, its rain gutter cleaning bot, is getting the treatment, too. Roomba 600 Series The 600 Series is going to pick up where the 500 Series…

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The Vodka So Dangerous You Should Never Drink It Straight

Earlier this year, English company Master of Malt scorched mouths and livers with the world’s hottest vodka. Rated to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units, you’d want to chase it with an iceberg. https://gizmodo.com/100-000-scoville-vodka-will-put-hair-on-your-chest-the-5896664 But why stop at 100,000? Master of Malt’s latest creation comes in at a staggering 250,000 Scoville, served up with liability disclaimers and…

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Newton MV² Racing Flat Review: Hybrid Footwear That’s Halfway Good

Running shoes today tend toward two extremes. You can strap gigantic foam pillows to your feet, or you can don a super thin slice of rubber and pretend you’re running barefoot. (Wait, there’s a third extreme—those neon green Olympics shoes.) https://gizmodo.com/why-are-all-the-olympic-athletes-wearing-bright-green-s-5932768 Some middle ground between those first two types of shoe would be great for…

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Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It’s Waterproof

It’s been the summer of the rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot camera, and there have been some really good ones. Fuji wants in on the rough and tough action, but can it hang with the others? We beat it up to find out. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-rugged-waterproof-camera-5916329 What Is It? A 14.4MP point-and-shoot. Freeze-proof, dust-proof, waterproof to 33 feet, and…

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Seven Reasons Curiosity Is the Baddest Rover Ever

While Curiosity was still flying through space, way before it landed on Mars, scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory were busy working with a clone rover back on earth. In a simulation area called the Mars Yard, scientists put the duplicate Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) through a series of experiments to perfect the rover’s software…

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The Beautiful Video Game That Drives NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover

So MSL Curiosity has landed. It survived the seven minutes of terror and safely touched down on the surface of Mars. A miracle in its own right. Now that it’s there, it needs a way to move around. Anyone who played Lunar Lander and Moon Patrol already knows how they’re going to do this: Video…

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Stanley Nineteen13 Carbonated Drink Bottle Review: Hot and Bubbly

Cold beers and hot days are at odds. At the end of a long summer hike, it’d be nice to relax with a cold, but by the time you’ve humped it down a trail, the beer or soda is never frosty or fizzy. Will this bottle save us from drinking beer-flavored bathwater? It’s Friday afternoon,…

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The Most Amazing Tour of Kennedy Space Center Is On Your Computer

In honor of the Kennedy Space Center’s 50th anniversary, the Google Maps team has just added something very cool: an all-access pass to the KSC. You can now take a Street View walk through rooms you’d never have access to without some serious security clearance. The self-guided tour includes over 6,000 high-quality panoramic images to…

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DryCASE Waterproof Backpack Review: Moisture Ain’t a Thing

You want to run around like some wilderness badass. Climbing in the Rockies. Surfing in the Rockaways. Whatever. You can do it all if you’ve got some warm, dry gear to slip into when the adventure is over. Can this waterproof backpack make it happen? What Is It? It’s a medium-sized waterproof backpack. Who’s it…

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Conan Takes Super Slo-Mo to Absurd New Heights

You know how the Olympics has all of this amazing, mind-boggling slow motion footage? Incredible, right? Conan O’Brien thought so, too. So he borrowed one of those cams to see if slo-mo can do for comedy what it’s already done for sports. I’m going to go ahead and say, yes. It works. I mean who…

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Technology Is Making the Olympics Worse

Technology has improved the way the world watches the Olympics. Super slow-mo replay. The magical yellow world-record line. These are good things. The best part is how technology has made the information immediate, with live streams and instant updates. But the network responsible for delivering the games to America is broadcasting a tangled, discordant mess—and…

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How To Watch Every Second of the Olympics (Updated)

In 1996, 176.5 hours of the Olympics were broadcast in the U.S. This year? Try 5,535 hours across NBC’s channels and sites alone. Holy crap, how are you going to watch all of that? Don’t worry, there are ways. This is a guide for U.S. users (I know, I wish we were based in French-Polynesia,…

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How To Keep Beer from Getting Skunked

You crack that frosty brew. It’s a hot day. You’re salivating. You take a deep swig and… what the hell is that? Pepé Le Pew? A flatulent egg farmer? No. It’s your precious beer, and it’s gone bad—skunked beyond recognition. How could this happen? More importantly, how could you have prevented it? It’s Friday afternoon,…

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The Ultimate Triathlon Outfit For Under $1,000

There are some significant barriers to entry in a triathlon. Physical fitness is one thing. What about all that gear? People routinely drop thousands of dollars to get outfitted for the race. The investment—maybe even more than the 1500-meter swim—is enough to scare most people away. But doesn’t have to be like that. In a…

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Columbus Landing in America Was the Most Important Event in Human History

Christopher Columbus is a polarizing figure in modern America. He was a hero! He was a villain! But what if we look past the immediate consequences and look at his broader, unintended impacted on the human species as a whole? That’s exactly what Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson does in this short video. Dr. Tyson was…

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Archos Gen10 XS Tablet Review: One Step Forward, Ten Steps Back

Five Scientifically Surprising Facts About Booze

Therapik Bug Bite Relieving Gadget Review: We Can’t Believe This Actually Works

Kennedy Space Center’s Going to Host the Nerdiest Triathlon Ever

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review: Can a Tablet Fix What the Phone Got Wrong? (Updated)

The Cheapest Roomba Just Got Way Better

The Vodka So Dangerous You Should Never Drink It Straight

Newton MV² Racing Flat Review: Hybrid Footwear That’s Halfway Good

Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It’s Waterproof

Seven Reasons Curiosity Is the Baddest Rover Ever

The Beautiful Video Game That Drives NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover

Stanley Nineteen13 Carbonated Drink Bottle Review: Hot and Bubbly

The Most Amazing Tour of Kennedy Space Center Is On Your Computer

DryCASE Waterproof Backpack Review: Moisture Ain’t a Thing

Conan Takes Super Slo-Mo to Absurd New Heights

Technology Is Making the Olympics Worse

How To Watch Every Second of the Olympics (Updated)

How To Keep Beer from Getting Skunked

The Ultimate Triathlon Outfit For Under $1,000

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Columbus Landing in America Was the Most Important Event in Human History

Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

Apple Removes iPhone Vibe Coding App from App Store

China’s Biggest Social Media Celebrity Is… Kris Jenner?

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

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