Brent Rose, Author at Gizmodo

How the Hell Did a 17-Year-Old Get the Materials to Make Bombs?

Chalk this up under Near Disasters. Earlier today police arrested a 17-year-old who was allegedly putting together bomb-making materials in order to wage war on his former high school and “cause more casualties than were suffered at Columbine.” What in the hell? Yes, it’s horrible that someone that young could be that disturbed, but more…

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Hands On the Grid 10 Tablet and the Grid 4 Phone: Infinite Desktops Are Groovy, Man

The recently announced Grid 10 Tablet aims to redeem Fusion Garage after their very much failed JooJoo tablet. The Grid 10 (and its phone-buddy the Grid 4) arrived with much hype and hyperbole. https://gizmodo.com/the-most-interesting-tablet-youve-never-heard-of-5830934 Grid 10 The Grid 10 sports a 10.1-inch screen that packs in a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. On paper,…

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Samsung’s New Double-Speed SSDs

Sammy just took the lid off of a set of new solid state drives that promise a significant speed boost from their already peppy previous line of SSDs. They look good enough to eat. The new 830 series will utilize SATA Revision 3.0 technology, which will give it potential speeds a face-melting 6 gigabits per…

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F-cking Magnets, How DO They Work?

Since our brethren and sistren at Deadspin are dropping in on the gathering of the Juggalos, we found ourselves wondering, how do magnets work, anyway? https://deadspin.com/dropping-in-on-the-demented-utopia-of-the-gathering-of-5831225 Quoth the Insane Clown Posse, “Water, fire, air and dirt / Fucking magnets, how do they work?” Good question! Here’s the answer. Technically, a magnet is any object that…

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The Batwing from Dark Knight Rises Takes Out Some City Property

We’ve seen the new Batmobile, and we’ve even seen the gnarly Batwing, but have we seen the Batwing accidentally breaking some shit in Pittsburgh? Nope. So let’s take a look! I’d hate to see the bill from this little incident. https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-new-batmobile-5826243 This is a nice little followup from that little mishap Catwoman had last week…

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EU Ban Lifted On Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

BGR is reporting that the regional court in Düsseldorf is partially lifting the ban that allowed Apple to block Samsung from selling their popular Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the European Union. It is still banned in Germany, pending Samsung’s appeal. https://gizmodo.com/apple-blocks-galaxy-tab-10-1-sales-in-the-whole-eu-5829152 This news comes hot on the heels of the revelation that Apple may have…

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Rechargeable GPS Dog-Stalking For the Eco-Friendly, Obsessive-Compulsive Animal Lover

Are you just the weest bit paranoid about your dog? Do you want to be able to track where it is, at every moment, to within a few feet? Well, today’s your lucky day, weirdo. We’ve seen GPS dog collars before, but The Tagg Pet Tracker has a few more bells and whistles than any…

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Australia Collar Bomb Suspect Arrested in Kentucky of All Places

Remember a couple weeks ago when some nutter strapped a bomb to a young Australian woman’s neck? Well, they think they’ve got the guy, and he was in hiding in the boonies in Kentucky. https://gizmodo.com/police-now-trying-to-defuse-bomb-strapped-to-teenage-gi-5827266 The FBI has arrested Paul “Doug” Peters, the Australian man who was the prime suspect in the captivating Collar Bomb…

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Swype Gets a Little Better

Swype was really the first replacement keyboard for Android that Droid owners could show off to their snarky, iPhone-wielding pals to make them a just a little jealous. Today it’s getting better. Starting at 9am EST, folks who are rocking the Spint Nexus S 4G will be the first to sample the newest update for…

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Police Used Facial Recognition Software To ID Suspects in UK Riots

We recently talked about how facial recognition technology was taking a turn for the scary and was being used to identify people in real life. That terrifying tech has already been used by cops and others in the London riots. https://gizmodo.com/your-facebook-photos-can-identify-you-in-real-life-5828282 SlashGear is reporting that facial recognition technology was deployed in at least three different…

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The Most Interesting Tablet You’ve Never Heard Of

Finally we have something that looks legitimately different in the tablet game. TabCo’s Grid 10 tablet has a whole new OS and a smartphone buddy to play with. First off, TabCo is a parody brand. It’s actually just Fusion Garage, who made the ill-fated (read: craptastic) Joojoo. They created TabCo, with a mysterious ad campaign,…

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Where the Next Nexus Phone Is Coming From

After Google bought Motorola Mobility this morning, Google naturally had a conference call with their investors. We listened in and got a little rare insight into how the Nexus program works. https://gizmodo.com/google-is-buying-motorola-5830842 When your kid asks you, “Mommy, where do Nexuses come from?” now you’ll have an answer. The Nexus program is what Google uses…

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Starbucks Experiment Takes a Turn For The Weird

What happens when a social experiment gets socially experimented on? Jonathan Stark (no relation to Ironman) started a social experiment (which is not a PR stunt) wherein he put his Starbucks Coffee card up for grabs. He started it off with $100, and anyone can use it, and anyone can add money to it. The…

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Sony Alpha A77 Video Is “Leaked” Like Water Leaks Out Of A Faucet When You Turn It On

Whether or not Sony’s PR firm was behind this “leaked” video of the much-anticipated Sony Alpha A77 (and, come on, don’t bullshit me), it’s still video of the Sony Alpha A77. And it looks rad. The big but beautiful 24-megapixel beast revealed itself to the world in July, in some “leaked” pictures. This time we…

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Honda’s Most Adorable Robot Is About to Go Nuclear

Asimo, the cutest durned robut you ever did see, is about to roll its precious sleeves and pitch in on the Fukushima recovery effort. PhyOrg is reporting about ASIMO’s new sense of purpose. Honda created ASIMO eleven years ago as a part of its research into robotics and human mobility. It has evolved a lot…

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Are Syrian Rebels Really Charging Their Phones With Batteries and Water?

Syrian freedom fighters claim to have come up with a new and creative way of charging their cell phones when they’re cut off the grid. It sounds too good to be true… and we think it is. Recently, The Atlantic reported on a very interesting interview that appeared on PBS News Hour. Syrian activist and…

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Scientists to Cure Malaria By Microwaving You (Wait, What?)

Malaria kills almost a million people every year and makes another 250 million people very, very sick. Soon we may be able to instantly cure the scourge the same way you heat up your sad, frozen dinner-for-one. Today, Fast Company is reporting that researchers have found that they may be able to cure malaria by…

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The Acer Iconia A100: The Android Tab You Can Pocket (But Won’t)

When you’re drowning in a sea of Android tablets, all you want is someone to throw you a life-preserver of awesome. Sadly, what looks like it might be a life-preserver often turns out to be yet another bucket of water. Why It Matters The Iconia A100 is Acer’s 7-inch follow-up to its kinda-not-really popular Iconia…

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Windows Phone Mango Dropping Off the Tree Sept. 1?

According to Pocket-lint, Microsoft’s going to release the long-awaited and much-hyped Windows Phone Mango on September 1. https://gizmodo.com/the-next-windows-phone-its-pretty-great-5813901 Microsoft had previously said that Mango would be coming in “the fall,” but this is the first solid date. Which would make some sense because it’s just before Europe’s largest consumer electronics show, IFA, so it’d let…

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iPhone 4 Vs The Simplest Phone on the Planet

Oooh yeah, let’s get ready to rumble! The iPhone 4 is the world’s favorite smartphone. John’s Phone is the world’s simplest cellphone! Which one will win as they battle to the death? John’s Phone was created to be a simple, cheap phone that you wouldn’t mind taking on hikes because you don’t really care if…

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How the Hell Did a 17-Year-Old Get the Materials to Make Bombs?

Hands On the Grid 10 Tablet and the Grid 4 Phone: Infinite Desktops Are Groovy, Man

Samsung’s New Double-Speed SSDs

F-cking Magnets, How DO They Work?

The Batwing from Dark Knight Rises Takes Out Some City Property

EU Ban Lifted On Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Rechargeable GPS Dog-Stalking For the Eco-Friendly, Obsessive-Compulsive Animal Lover

Australia Collar Bomb Suspect Arrested in Kentucky of All Places

Swype Gets a Little Better

Police Used Facial Recognition Software To ID Suspects in UK Riots

The Most Interesting Tablet You’ve Never Heard Of

Where the Next Nexus Phone Is Coming From

Starbucks Experiment Takes a Turn For The Weird

Sony Alpha A77 Video Is “Leaked” Like Water Leaks Out Of A Faucet When You Turn It On

Honda’s Most Adorable Robot Is About to Go Nuclear

Are Syrian Rebels Really Charging Their Phones With Batteries and Water?

Scientists to Cure Malaria By Microwaving You (Wait, What?)

The Acer Iconia A100: The Android Tab You Can Pocket (But Won’t)

Windows Phone Mango Dropping Off the Tree Sept. 1?

iPhone 4 Vs The Simplest Phone on the Planet

Amazon Clears Out Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack) at a Record Low, Each Bulb Costs Just a Few Dollars

The First Proper ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer Is a ’90s Anime Fever Dream

JBL PartyBox Club 120 Speaker Drops Back to Black Friday Pricing for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Only

YouTuber Resolves Fraternal Disagreement With Excavator and Hilariously Large Sword

Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

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

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees