Florence Ion, Author at Gizmodo

Yes, I Actually Do Want a Creepy Dyson Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs

What can I say? I'm desperate for a little more help around the house.

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Reminder: Cheap Android Tablets Come With a Bloatware Tax

Lenovo is the latest Android tablet maker to annoy users with forced tips and advertising notifications.

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Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time

You can't record video continuously even when you plug the doorbell in due to its size.

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Microsoft Will Take the Wraps Off Windows 11 Hardware On Sept. 22

The company is expected to show off new Surface devices, including a next-gen Duo.

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Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House

Get ready for a slew of new smart lights, from gradient tubes to ceiling bulbs.

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Google’s Return to the Office Pushed Back as Covid-19 Cases Rise Again

Google will now require employees to return beginning January 2022, and even then, it sounds like it's negotiable.

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Strava Is Leaving Older Android Smartwatches in the Dust

This is a sign of bad news to come for Android watch users.

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Microsoft’s Windows 11 Workaround for Unsupported PCs Means You Won’t Get Software Updates

If you have older hardware and use a Microsoft-recommended trick to install Windows 11, you're on your own.

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You Can Use Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware, But You May Not Want to

Feel free to make your own ISO, but don't expect the best performance.

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Waymo Has Stopped Selling Its Homegrown Lidar Sensors to Other Companies

Alphabet's autonomous vehicle arm will stop selling its lidar sensors and focus instead on growing the business of its self-driving fleet.

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Google Will Continue to Pay Apple Billions to Keep You From Using… Bing?

Google is expected to fork over $15 billion to Apple this year to keep its search engine the default on Safari.

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Microsoft Is Going to Make it Difficult for Chromebook Owners to Use Word Offline

The company wants users to transition from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint's Android apps to web versions instead.

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Popular Keyboard Software Can Be Used to Exploit Your PC

Simply plugging in a keyboard can give someone system access to your Windows machine.

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Pixel 6’s Under-Display Fingerprint Reader Revealed in Quick Glimpse

A Google executive appeared to accidentally show off a Pixel 6 sneak peek.

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Oppo Shows Off a Faster Version of Apple’s MagSafe Charger

There's no launch date yet, but you'll likely be able to magnetically juice up an Oppo phone faster than an iPhone.

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The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google

Google's cheaper doorbell security camera offers a lot for less, but you make some sacrifices for those savings.

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Samsung Is Turning Its Smart Home Platform Into a Tinkerer’s Tool

The latest update to SmartThings adds localized automation, plus support for Matter.

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Epic Court Documents Show How Google Pays Competitors to Not Compete

The latest revelations from the Epic v. Google court case show the company doled out monetary incentives to game developers, too.

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Court Docs Show Google’s Gaming Plans Include Native Android Apps on Windows and Mac

Documents revealed in the Epic v. Google case show the search giant has its sights set beyond Stadia.

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How About a Dell Portable Monitor to Go With That Dell XPS?

The company announced a heaping helping of new monitors, including a packable second-screen for your laptop.

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Florence Ion

Yes, I Actually Do Want a Creepy Dyson Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs

Reminder: Cheap Android Tablets Come With a Bloatware Tax

Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time

Microsoft Will Take the Wraps Off Windows 11 Hardware On Sept. 22

Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House

Google’s Return to the Office Pushed Back as Covid-19 Cases Rise Again

Strava Is Leaving Older Android Smartwatches in the Dust

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Workaround for Unsupported PCs Means You Won’t Get Software Updates

You Can Use Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware, But You May Not Want to

Waymo Has Stopped Selling Its Homegrown Lidar Sensors to Other Companies

Google Will Continue to Pay Apple Billions to Keep You From Using… Bing?

Microsoft Is Going to Make it Difficult for Chromebook Owners to Use Word Offline

Popular Keyboard Software Can Be Used to Exploit Your PC

Pixel 6’s Under-Display Fingerprint Reader Revealed in Quick Glimpse

Oppo Shows Off a Faster Version of Apple’s MagSafe Charger

The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google

Samsung Is Turning Its Smart Home Platform Into a Tinkerer’s Tool

Epic Court Documents Show How Google Pays Competitors to Not Compete

Court Docs Show Google’s Gaming Plans Include Native Android Apps on Windows and Mac

How About a Dell Portable Monitor to Go With That Dell XPS?

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

Pompeii Study Confirms Roman ‘Wine’ Ritual Previously Known Only From Texts

JBL Clears Out a 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-One Soundbar at a Record Low Beyond Its Portable Speaker Deals

Andy Weir Says Paramount Rejected His ‘Star Trek’ Pitch, Proceeds to Blast Modern ‘Trek’

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station Is 50% Off as Amazon’s Spring Sale Pushes Into Its Final Clear-Out

Anker’s USB-C Docking Station With Detachable Hub Hits an All-Time Low in Amazon’s Spring Sale, Likely the Last Chance Before Prime Day

The Sadie Sink ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Rumors Just Keep Swirling

This Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader Now Costs About as Much as a Few Paper Books, While Amazon’s Spring Sale Price Still Holds

Lenovo Tab One Becomes an Even Better Budget Tablet Pick Below $100, Now Bundled With a Case in Amazon’s Spring Sale

Jason David Frank’s Final Movie Honors His ‘Power Rangers’ Legacy

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