Brian Lam, Author at Gizmodo

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The Week In TV By Brian L. Clark There they go again: Last week AT&T rolled out Homezone, its initial “IPTV offering” in San Antonio and Ohio. Turns out Homezone is less IPTV than just another package deal that brings together a phone company and a satellite service—in this case, Echostar—to provide the same types…

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Motorola RAZR MAXX V6: Noteworthy For Its Fast Data, and Extras

This RAZR lookalike isn’t a RAZR. It’s a MAXX — just think of it as a hot dog, with all the extras. First and foremost, it has 3.5G HSDPA connection. That’s good for 400 to 700 kbps transfers, with 1 megabit bursts, on Cingular’s network (if the phone is ever picked up by the carrier.)…

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Motorola MOTO RIZR Z3: Slider Officially Released

Moto’s released a slider phone, their first under the new moto design mandate: look saucy. The phone was released in Korea last week.What we know so far makes it sound similar to the KRZR. https://gizmodo.com/motorola-z-silver-slider-launched-188991 -176 220 TFT with 262K colors -A 2-megapixel camera -20MB memory plus microSD card slot -Stereo Bluetooth -Dimensions of 45.5 105.5 16…

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Motorola MOTO K1 KRZR: Officially Released

The KRZR, the 1-centimeter narrower and KRAZIER successor to the RAZR we all know and are bored to death of, has been released. -GSM 850/900/1800/1900 plus EDGE (or CDMA with EVDO) -2-Megapixel camera -A screen with the pixel count of 176 by 220 with support for 260K colors -A MicroSD slot -Stereo Bluetooth audio, with…

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HDBeat: We Don’t Need No Stinking 1080p

Matt Burns over at HDBeat tells us how it is, and how it’s gonna be, when it comes to the two high line-count HD formats: How can you tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p? You probably can’t. He goes on to explain that most flat TVs today will deinterlace a signal anyhow. Matt’s reasoning…

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BenQ FP92V: A Monitor Coated for Color and Resilience

BenQ’s new 19-inch LCD is covered in Adamantium a hard candy shell that helps contrast and brightness, while giving it a coat with a rating of 3.0 on the Mohs’ hardness scale. That means it’s not quite as tough as a penny, but will scoff at incoming fingernails. (If you’re going to go insane staring…

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Slim Devices Transporter: Exclusive First Look At the Ultimate Audio Streamer

Alright sound geeks, put on your bibs before you read any further. Slim Devices is soon to release this $1999 Mega-Super-Duper networked streamer that is chock full of audiophile goodness. The Transporter – no affiliation with crappy films – is loaded with what they claim is the best digital analog converter available, the cleanest power…

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Sanyo MAJ-U4CT1: A Little Boombox That Rips

This boombox plays CDs, Tapes, and MP3s from SD cards. But it can also swap music between those sources. It rips MP3s to flash memory, sure. More surprisingly, it can record MP3s to cassettes. We’re talking about nothing less than the automated rebirth of the mix tape. Yeaaaa…no thanks. (Thirty-something Gizmodo readers everywhere are recalling…

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ASUSTek V80: Slim Cell Catches MPEG-4 Video(?)

Here’s a thin phone from ASUSTek. Well, at 16mm, it’s more like last year’s thin phone. For comparison, a Moto Q is only 11.5mm thick. But that doesn’t mean it’s crap. Its 2-megapixel camera can focus to 10cm close, and can shoot MPEG-4 vids (maybe…the spec sheet is somewhat unclear). It also comes in black,…

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Gizmodo’s New Warden

Or is it zookeeper? Brian Lam here, just dropping a note to introduce myself as the new Gizmodo site lead. I’ll be following in the footsteps of the great Joel Johnson and John Biggs, shoveling mountains of gadgets into your hungry maws, at the expense of sleep and sanity. Drop me a line at [email protected],…

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Connect2Car: Start Your Car by Bluetooth

Connect2Car’s MFC can start your car’s engine, roll down its windows, or activate any other electric auto part by bluetooth. The MFC interfaces with a phone, PDA, or laptop over an encrypted connection. The little black box controls 8 devices. Here’s a video of a 2006 Toyota Solara getting the remote start, window rolldown, and…

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Apple Rumors: Significantly Faster Macbook Pro Come August?

Dream, fanboys, dream. Here’s the formula for a rumor: Add in the July 27th launch date for Intel’s Core 2 Duo chips (redundant name? yes, and yes.) Add the approach of Apple’s Developer Conference in early August. Bake at 300 degrees, no, wait, 150 degrees, and instantly arrive at the idea that the new chips…

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Puma TrainAway: Running Kit for the Jet Set

When I travel for work, I take free license to gorge on room service, and sit on my ass. Exercise would be easier with Pumas’s foldaway jacket, shorts, and running sneakers. The shoes have a slot in the sole for a hotel key, credit card and ID. And the kit comes with MP3 audio guides…

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XM vs. Sirius: Live Tracking of Thunderstorms

Mr Panbo does a side by side comparo of both XM and Sirius’s ability to track weather in real time. He’s using them in a marine capacity, but there’s no reason why that info couldn’t be used to help landlubbers on their morning commutes sometime soon. The Verdict: Sirius didn’t see some storms, but accurately…

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Advertiser Bunnies, Going On and On…Hey! Anyone Want a Free Shuffle?

We couldn’t possibly feed the Gadget hungry without the help of Nokia, Slingbox, BMW, Best Buy, Microsoft Windows Server, Sprint, Maxell, Ask.com, SCI FI Channel, HP, Sony, Dice, and Texas Instruments. Thanks for the lunch money, broskis. You too can be cool enough to help feed malnourished geeks, for only the cost of one of…

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Rocking with the Oldie: WSJ Hands on with iPod/Nike Sport Kit (Verdict: Moss Approved)

Walter S. Mossberg, gadget review goliath, tests the Nike iPod system. Mossy likes it, but better yet, likes rocking to the oldies. He raves about the System’s PowerSong feature that lets a runner summon a Hi-Energy tune to motivate their obese self back to the finish line. Mossy’s song of choice? “Great Balls of Fire”…

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Reviewed: Sony Ericsson W300i (Verdict: Music-y)

Infosync World has a hands on with SE’s W300i Walkman phone. This one is clamshell, and budget minded, at about $300 dollars. They note wisely that it has the same screen, and OS as the other Walkman phones, so that means it’s solid, with great music playback. Available in July, for abou $300. They also…

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Fish n’ Flush Toilet Aquarium: Flushing Nemo

Some ingenious plumber cum marine biologist thought up a way to make double use of the flush tank in your standard crapper. This aquarium comes with some fake plants, a filtration system, and a seat with an “Under the Sea” motif. One thing to note before you drop $450 bills on this bit of porcelain:…

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5.8-Ghz Wireless Digital T-Amp: Same Little Amp, Crisp Sound, Now Wireless

Last year, an audiophile review site run by a priest and a mathematician discovered the T-Amp. The $30 toy amplifier outperformed gear costing thousands more, sending sonic nerd forums into a frenzy. This new amp does the same, but it connects your audio source and speakers via a 5.8-Ghz wireless transmitter, good for 150-feet. The…

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Urban Tool sportHolster: A Gadget Cupping Manssiere

There are those times when you need extra support for your gadgets. Korean company Urban Tool made this nylon holster to carry a few of your precious close to your chest while you’re jogging. You know, so they don’t bounce around and hit you in the face. sportHolster [AVing]

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Tuning Fork

Motorola RAZR MAXX V6: Noteworthy For Its Fast Data, and Extras

Motorola MOTO RIZR Z3: Slider Officially Released

Motorola MOTO K1 KRZR: Officially Released

HDBeat: We Don’t Need No Stinking 1080p

BenQ FP92V: A Monitor Coated for Color and Resilience

Slim Devices Transporter: Exclusive First Look At the Ultimate Audio Streamer

Sanyo MAJ-U4CT1: A Little Boombox That Rips

ASUSTek V80: Slim Cell Catches MPEG-4 Video(?)

Gizmodo’s New Warden

Connect2Car: Start Your Car by Bluetooth

Apple Rumors: Significantly Faster Macbook Pro Come August?

Puma TrainAway: Running Kit for the Jet Set

XM vs. Sirius: Live Tracking of Thunderstorms

Advertiser Bunnies, Going On and On…Hey! Anyone Want a Free Shuffle?

Rocking with the Oldie: WSJ Hands on with iPod/Nike Sport Kit (Verdict: Moss Approved)

Reviewed: Sony Ericsson W300i (Verdict: Music-y)

Fish n’ Flush Toilet Aquarium: Flushing Nemo

5.8-Ghz Wireless Digital T-Amp: Same Little Amp, Crisp Sound, Now Wireless

Urban Tool sportHolster: A Gadget Cupping Manssiere

DJI Slashes $500 Off the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Drone After Avata 360 Launch, Bundled With RC 2, Batteries, and More

Artemis 2 Day 3: Follow the Mission With Our Live Updates 🔴

Illumination Is Officially Learning Nothing

Good News for Nintendo Switch Users, This 45W Charger With Cable Just Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger Gets 42% Off, Finally Worth It for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch Users

Oscar Isaac Did ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to Work With Top Tier Actors—Instead, He Got a Cooling Tent

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AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

This California Billionaire Wants to Tax AI Tokens to Create a Sovereign Wealth Fund

Artemis 2 Crew Become First Humans to Travel Beyond Earth Orbit Since the 1970s

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