Brent Rose, Author at Gizmodo

Is Android About to Get Crushed?

This fall, smartphones are going to be better than they’ve ever been. That’s true every year, but iOS 5 and Windows Phone 7.5 are looking pretty fantastic. What about Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, though? We know a little bit about Ice Cream Sandwich, which seems focused on fixing a lot of the nagging issues…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 3 '11

The Best and Worst ISPs in America

Your ISP probably sucks. You don’t need the FCC to tell you that. But a recent study conducted on behalf of the FCC reveals just how badly some of them suck. And the best ISP in America? Verizon FiOS. The SamKnows study found that not only is FiOS meeting its speed claims, they’re exceeding them…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 2 '11

The Last Pair of Binoculars You’ll Ever Buy

Binoculars are rad. You can look into a lion’s gullet without getting your face torn off. Problem is, the places and situations in which you wanna use them are where you’re most likely to break them. These fix that. Meet the Brunton Icon. Shock resistant? Check. Nitrogen filled/fogproof? Check. Waterproof? Check (though how waterproof, it…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 2 '11

The Newest Way To Crap Your Pants In Terror

We humans are always dreaming up new ways of almost killing ourselves without actually killing ourselves. That shot of adrenaline, when you seem to be staring in death’s face, reminds us we’re alive. The new Edge Walk at the CN Tower in Toronto is like looking in death’s face through a magnifying glass. Open as…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 1 '11

How to Supercharge Your Air Conditioning

It’s hot. Parts of your body are sticking to other parts of your body, and it’s horrible. Lucky for you, you’ve got air conditioning. Unlucky for you, A/C is a real punisher on the power bill. Here are a few tips for maximizing your cool without crippling your bank account. Don’t Be Greedy You’ve been…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 1 '11

Brent Rose

Is Android About to Get Crushed?

The Best and Worst ISPs in America

The Last Pair of Binoculars You’ll Ever Buy

The Newest Way To Crap Your Pants In Terror

How to Supercharge Your Air Conditioning

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