Florence Ion, Author at Gizmodo

I Love This Smart Alarm Clock

It's a little expensive for an alarm clock, but it's a solid bedside companion.

Home Entertainment & Smart Home Florence Ion

How to Block Your Ex (or Other Annoying Users) on Spotify

The company has finally introduced a way to block another user without the hassle of contacting customer service.

Internet Florence Ion

It Looks Like the Pixel 6 Could Get a Face Unlock Feature After All

Source code indicates that Google was trying to make facial recognition work, but couldn't do it in time.

Tech News Florence Ion

Microsoft Is Finally Making a Chromebook Rival, but It Might Be Too Late

With a $250 student laptop running a lightweight version of Windows 11, it sure seems like Microsoft is trying to take Google's lunch money.

Tech News Florence Ion

Google Is Making the Nest Hub’s Sleep-Tracking More Advanced, but the Features Won’t Be Free Forever

Your sleep-tracking smart display is getting Fitbit-like features, but they'll eventually cost you a monthly fee.

Tech News Florence Ion

This Aesthetic Keyboard Is Cute for TikTok, Hard for Typing

Logitech's new mechanical keyboard looks like an influencer's dream typewriter, and I love it. But it's a nightmare to type on.

Accessories & Wearables Florence Ion

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra Might Have an S Pen and a Hideous Camera Array

The first alleged "real-world" images of next year's Note-sized flagship are out, and we've got questions.

Gadgets Florence Ion

Apple’s Third-Gen Chips Could Pave the Way for a World Without Intel

A new report lays out the component roadmap for Apple, which includes a future-facing 3nm process.

Tech News Florence Ion

Backbone One’s Popular Gaming Controller Now Supports Android, but Barely

You'll need a Lightning cable if you want to use the Backbone One controller with an Android device.

Gadgets Florence Ion

Arlo’s New Cellular Security Cam Is Designed for #VanLife

Whether you're in a van, a boat, or a nest out in the woods, the Arlo Go 2 can connect to LTE and wifi.

Gadgets Florence Ion

Gadgettes: We Have a Problem With Plugging Into The Metaverse (It’s Facebook)

On this week's episode of Gadgettes, Gizmodo's consumer tech team womansplains Meta's Metaverse—and how the Facebook Papers are involved.

Gadgets Florence Ion & Caitlin McGarry

Boeing Wins FCC Approval for Satellite Internet Despite SpaceX’s Best Attempts

SpaceX, which owns Starlink, claimed Boeing's satellites would cause interference, but that argument didn't fly.

Internet Florence Ion

Amazon’s Echo and Eero Will Play Nice With Other Smart Home Gadgets

Amazon is getting ready for the smart home future in which Alexa could control everything.

Commerce Florence Ion

RIP Pixel 3

Google's Pixel 3 phones are being put out to pasture after one final update.

Tech News Florence Ion

Razer’s Mechanical Keyboard Gets a Professional (and Slightly More Quiet) Makeover for the Office

Go all-white with the company's newest Productivity lineup, featuring a mechanical keyboard, mouse, and desk mat.

Gadgets Florence Ion

In-Flight Peloton Classes Could Make Flying Less Stressful (or Totally Awful)

Peloton hopes that having access to its instructors on a Delta flight will convince you to pay for its app.

Gadgets Florence Ion

Apple’s Next iPhone and Apple Watch May Be Able to Detect Car Crashes

Like a similar feature on Google's Pixels, the devices' accelerometers would detect impact and auto-dial 911.

Tech News Florence Ion

Pixel 6 Code Hints Google Is Already Working on a New Tensor Chip

The new chip is expected to power the Pixel 7, though it's unclear what features it will enable.

Tech News Florence Ion

Facebook Is Killing Oculus

Facebook just changed its name, and it's taking Oculus down with it.

Social Media Florence Ion

Introducing Gadgettes: Gizmodo’s Gadgets Podcast Is Here

Gizmodo's consumer tech team womansplains technology every week. Join us!

Reviews Florence Ion & Caitlin McGarry

Florence Ion

I Love This Smart Alarm Clock

How to Block Your Ex (or Other Annoying Users) on Spotify

It Looks Like the Pixel 6 Could Get a Face Unlock Feature After All

Microsoft Is Finally Making a Chromebook Rival, but It Might Be Too Late

Google Is Making the Nest Hub’s Sleep-Tracking More Advanced, but the Features Won’t Be Free Forever

This Aesthetic Keyboard Is Cute for TikTok, Hard for Typing

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra Might Have an S Pen and a Hideous Camera Array

Apple’s Third-Gen Chips Could Pave the Way for a World Without Intel

Backbone One’s Popular Gaming Controller Now Supports Android, but Barely

Arlo’s New Cellular Security Cam Is Designed for #VanLife

Gadgettes: We Have a Problem With Plugging Into The Metaverse (It’s Facebook)

Boeing Wins FCC Approval for Satellite Internet Despite SpaceX’s Best Attempts

Amazon’s Echo and Eero Will Play Nice With Other Smart Home Gadgets

RIP Pixel 3

Razer’s Mechanical Keyboard Gets a Professional (and Slightly More Quiet) Makeover for the Office

In-Flight Peloton Classes Could Make Flying Less Stressful (or Totally Awful)

Apple’s Next iPhone and Apple Watch May Be Able to Detect Car Crashes

Pixel 6 Code Hints Google Is Already Working on a New Tensor Chip

Facebook Is Killing Oculus

Introducing Gadgettes: Gizmodo’s Gadgets Podcast Is Here

The ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Paved the Way for a Wildly Sci-Fi Season 3

A $1 Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Lands at Mint Mobile With Unlimited Data at 50% Off in a Clearance Push

Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say

Anker Prime Power Bank Drops to an All-Time Low (200W, 20,100mAh, 3-Port) as Amazon Clears Out Remaining Spring Sale Stock

Students Are Now Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Exams

Roborock F25 GT Cordless Vacuum and Mop Hits Its Lowest Price in Spring Sale, 20,000Pa Cleaning Power Without the Premium Price Tag

New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation

ASUS TUF 27” HDR Gaming Monitor Briefly Returns to Black Friday Pricing for a Limited Run in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

‘Speed Racer’ Is Getting a Glorious New Remaster

Dreame Pocket Pro Hair Dryer Is Now Over 3x Cheaper Than Dyson’s Deal in Amazon’s Prime-Exclusive Spring Sale

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