Brent Rose, Author at Gizmodo

Surfer Shreds Huge Waves With a Jet-Propelled Surfboard

Motorized surfboards are nothing new, but typically we just see some yutz puttering around a glassy lake on them. Bo-ring. But today, finally, their potential is being realized. Check out braver-than-you big wave guru Garrett McNamara using a WaveJet to tame some giant, unfriendly waves. We wrote about the WaveJet earlier this year, and it’s…

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Kodak Is a Walking Corpse of a Company and That Makes Us Sad

Oh, Kodak, once the acme of all things camera, now a stark lesson in Darwinism in technology. You adapt and evolve, or you die. It was revealed today that Kodak is shedding more than $70 million a month. Let’s hold hands. Kodak insists there is no impending bankrupcy, and that they have $862 million in…

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Kindle Fire Wi-Fi Issues? You’re Not Alone.

The internet is all a-chortle with reports of Kindle Fire owners having trouble connecting to those self same internets. Amazon’s own forum is full of people who can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or can connect to Wi-Fi but not their network. It’s not entirely clear what the issue is and Amazon hasn’t acknowledged the problem in…

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Swearing Makes You F**king Feel Better

It happens all the time. You stub your toe or bash your elbow, scream “Mother SUCKER!” (or something), and instantly feel just a bit better. It’s true: your potty mouth saves you aspirin money. Science! According to research by Richard Stephens of Keele University’s School of Psychology, swearing elicits an emotional response known as “stress-induced…

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Get Really Drunk Off Gummi Bears

Have you heard the one about the super simple way of packing a high amount of alcohol into gummi bears? I was extremely skeptical, so like any good scientist* I decided to test it myself. The result? Hooboy… It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long week, and it’s time for Happy Hour, Gizmodo’s…

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Galaxy Nexus Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back (Updated)

The long-awaited, much-hyped, Android 4.0 flagship is here at last. You already know we like Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), but what about the first phone to bear it? We’ve talked software, it’s time to hit the hardware. Note: Original testing was conducted on the European version of the Galaxy Nexus. We have now reviewed…

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You Can’t Run From the Cop Car of the Future

Police cars of the very near future will be smart to the point of being scary. Equipped with eight cameras, voice commands, incredibly intelligent software, and LTE radios, you’re not going to get away with a damn thing. https://jalopnik.com/exclusive-the-chevy-caprice-police-car-is-back-5373645 Motorola Solutions isn’t working on building the latest and greatest Droid—that’s Motorola Mobility—these guys have their…

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You Can Test Your Android For Carrier IQ (Sort Of)

Hey Android user, this Carrier IQ thing got you down? It’s kinda like you got drunk and woke up next to some rando from the bar. You wonder, “What if I have Carrier IQ? Should I get tested?” Been there. Trevor Eckhart, the savvy gentleman who brought this whole Carrier IQ scandal to light, has…

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Yes, Your iPhone Can Track You With Carrier IQ, Too

All hell broke loose yesterday when it was discovered that most (but not all) Android phones (and BlackBerries, and others) are recording every keystroke you make. Now, references to the same software have been discovered in Apple’s iOS. But in this case, it only logs technical data and it’s off by default. https://gizmodo.com/these-are-the-phones-were-pretty-sure-dont-have-carrier-5864116 Last night,…

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Respro’s Waterproof Backpack Cover Will Save Your Life with Disco Lights

You know when LEDs are really cool? When they’re saving your life. You know when backpack covers are cool? When you’re getting soaked and they’re keeping your gear dry. Respro’s P15 Chevron is a sweet combination of the two. The standard P15 Chevron easily attaches to cover most 15-30 liter backpacks, or you can get…

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Siri for Android Sucks Even Worse than Siri for iPhone

Want a digital personal assistant like Siri but without all that iPhone? You’re not alone. Cluzee, a new app for Android, promises to fill that void. Unfortunately, Cluzee needs a little more time in temp school. Cluzee is a free app in the Android Market (as of today) that responds to voice commands, much like…

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iFixit’s Galaxy Nexus Teardown Reveals a Dirty NFC Secret

The axe-wielding maniacs over at iFixit are tearing Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus limb from limb! O, the humanity! If you’ve been eager to see what makes Google’s new flagship beast tick, here’s your photographic anatomy lesson. https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus-googles-new-official-5851133 iFixit is still making sense of their findings since they only just finished. So far, there’s nothing super surprising,…

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The Best Bluetooth Keyboard

Ooh, keyboards. Exciting, right?! Oh, are you nonplussed? Get over it dude: The concept is of a single keyboard that works really well across all of your computers, tablets, and even your phones is actually something incredibly appealing. The Bluetooth keyboard is the coffee filter of your connected life—an oft-under-appreciated player that can easily ruin…

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Try Out Windows Phone on Your iPhone or Android Right Now

Have you been curious about Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)? Maybe you want to try it out without standing around in some store? Microsoft just made it easy to do exactly that on your iOS or Android phone. No installations required. It’s super simple. All you have to do is go to http://aka.ms/wpdemo in your iOS…

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Tethering App Slips Into the iOS App Store (Updated)

File this one under “get it while you can”. An app that provides free USB tethering between your iPhone and your laptop has somehow made its way through Apple’s approval process and snuck into the App Store. Cue feeding frenzy. The app, called iTether by Tether, will allow you to share your phone’s data plan…

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RIM’s Lifeline: Bringing BlackBerry Security to iOS and Android

In a move that seems crazy at first glance and really smart at second, RIM will be providing its famous BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) technology to Android and iOS devices. An iPhone/Droid as secure as a BlackBerry? I’m listening. The new system is called BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, and it gives companies and government customers a…

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With One Click, You Can See Every Google Doodle Ever Made

What’s better than some Google Doodles? How about ALL of the Google Doodles all shiny and in chronological order. It’s simple: 1) Go to Google.com. 2) Hit “I’m Feeling Lucky” without typing anything first. 3) Enjoy. [Big ups to Matt Cherette for the link] You can keep up with Brent Rose, the author of this…

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Toyota’s Insane Concept Car Has Giant Touch-Screen Doors

Meet the Toyota Fun-Vii, a futuristic concept car that Toyota’s president described as “a smartphone on four-wheels.” Smartphone screens have certainly been growing, from 3.5-inches, to 4-inches, to 4.5-inches but holy crap, is this the logical conclusion? Toyota’s concept of the future is a whimsical one, where people would get out of their cars and…

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Has Best Buy Abandoned the PlayBook? (UPDATED x2)

Best Buy launches a big sale on BlackBerry PlayBooks. “Everything’s fine guys!” says BlackBerry. Best Buy dumps its PlayBook stash and doesn’t seem interested in replacing them. “Um, guys? Is this what death feels like?” The folks at Electronista have put together an interesting report: After slashing $300 off the price of a PlayBook, Best…

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Sexy Gifts for Kink-Curious Newlyweds

You finally found that special someone, settled down, and tied the knot. This is the one person you’re going to be having sex with from here to eternity. Here are ten gifts to add some kinky spice to forever. 1. Lust Dust Edible Body Powder Flavored lube? You can sweeten the goo all you want,…

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Surfer Shreds Huge Waves With a Jet-Propelled Surfboard

Kodak Is a Walking Corpse of a Company and That Makes Us Sad

Kindle Fire Wi-Fi Issues? You’re Not Alone.

Swearing Makes You F**king Feel Better

Get Really Drunk Off Gummi Bears

Galaxy Nexus Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back (Updated)

You Can’t Run From the Cop Car of the Future

You Can Test Your Android For Carrier IQ (Sort Of)

Yes, Your iPhone Can Track You With Carrier IQ, Too

Respro’s Waterproof Backpack Cover Will Save Your Life with Disco Lights

Siri for Android Sucks Even Worse than Siri for iPhone

iFixit’s Galaxy Nexus Teardown Reveals a Dirty NFC Secret

The Best Bluetooth Keyboard

Try Out Windows Phone on Your iPhone or Android Right Now

Tethering App Slips Into the iOS App Store (Updated)

RIM’s Lifeline: Bringing BlackBerry Security to iOS and Android

With One Click, You Can See Every Google Doodle Ever Made

Toyota’s Insane Concept Car Has Giant Touch-Screen Doors

Has Best Buy Abandoned the PlayBook? (UPDATED x2)

Sexy Gifts for Kink-Curious Newlyweds

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

Sun’s Latest Outburst Complicates Planned Launch of Artemis 2

Instagram Will Finally Let You Lurk to Your Heart’s Content—for a Price

Popular Sweetener Found in Protein Bars Tied to Stroke, Blood Clot Risk

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