Joe Brown, Author at Gizmodo

Newer Technology Power2U USB Wall Outlet Lightning Review: A Pain in the Ass, but Worth It

No matter what proprietary plug your favorite gadget uses to charge, chances are the other end terminates in that ubiquitous electronic duckbill: The USB Type A connector. It’s five volts of future fury. If you’re like me, you have USB wall warts sticking out of every outlet in your house. Correction: If you’re like me—as…

Reviews Joe Brown Apr 9

We’re Done With Kickstarter

I’m done. Over it. Completely fed up. Kickstarter is ruining the world I live in. I used to love crazy gadgets, because I had some measure of confidence that, behind the idea, was some reasonably competent team or plan or, like, anything. Not anymore. Kickstarter has me gun-shy about innovation. I hate to say this,…

Tech News Joe Brown Mar 29

iPad 3 Review: Better Than Anything Else, but Kind of a Letdown

There are many things the new iPad is: A lovely object A spec bump The future of home computing The best tablet on the market And there are many things the iPad New is not. But we’re going to skip right to the end of that list and hit you with the main point: It…

Reviews Joe Brown Mar 24

Dailylister: The Cross-Country Craigslist

Social networking? Psha. Communication? I smell a bubble. The most important function of the Internet is online window shopping. When I need to unwind, I pull up a fresh browser window and start pretending I’m in the market for a Porsche. Giddyup. But here’s the thing: Ebay Motors is played. There are no deals on…

Tech News Joe Brown Mar 21

The SEC’s Facebook Page Sucks

You’d think they would have gussied it up a little bit for today, right? But hey, at least 456 people Like them!

Social Media Joe Brown Feb 1

The Little Glass Bowls I Can’t Cook Without

If you’ve ever worked in a professional kitchen, you’ve probably heard the term “mise en place” (meez•on•ploss). I don’t speak French, but I’m told the phrase means “put in place.” Makes sense, because that’s the whole idea with these bowls. They’re made by Pyrex, and they’re officially known as 10-oz Rimmed Custard Cups. They can…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 25

I Just Banned Jesus Diaz

Last night, during a heated discussion in a post about Google, Jesus called someone a “corporate cocksucker”. Then he did it again. Then he said something I don’t really understand about tits. It’s a clear violation of our commenting policy. In Jesus’ own words: If you cross a line, you are done. I hate to…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 25

The Tiny Pocket Knife That I Will Carry Until I Lose

I am not a Navy Seal. I don’t need a fixed-blade, full-tang pocket sword with a tanto point and a Rockwell factor of 58. I open a lot of boxes and trim my nails with this 50-plus year-old pen knife. It used to be my grandfather’s. I’m named after him. He died before I was…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 18

This F*cking Guy

A man named Chris Laporte beat me at Street Fighter five times in a row. The stakes were that if he won, I would write a post about him. I might have been a little (a lot) drunk when I entered into this agreement—especially because I don’t really think there was a prize in it…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 13

Check This Out: Gizmodo in HD

We’ve been busy. In addition to bringing you all this epic coverage of the gadget orgy that is CES, we’ve been cooking up a little surprise in our technological kitchen. We call it HD view, and the name pretty much says it all. Calm down, this is not a redesign. We’re not really sure what…

Gadgets Joe Brown Jan 10

One of the Coolest Cameras I’ll See at CES

Don’t get me wrong, I love digital photography, but very few things make me salivate more than a sweet old Leica. And I’m not the only digicam fan who feels that way. Jim Fisher, Digital Camera Analyst for PC Magazine brought this sweet CL to CES. The CL is a 70s-era Leica that is still…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 9

Nice Android Hat

No, seriously: Nice Android hat.

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 9

We Are Liveblogging the Hell Out of CES

Some things at CES are not worth covering at all (I’m lookin at you, company with the wood-paneled air conditioners). Some are worth watching like TV shows. And we’re coming to you live. In fact, why not catch us live right now at AT&T? Deathstar Mobile is promising a full two-hour keynote. It might be…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 9

Welcome to Another Wonderful CES

Awwww yeah, it’s that time of year again. The Consumer Electronics Show, where we storm Las Vegas and see if there is anything worth writing about. We squeeze into fart-smelling rooms with hundreds of other tech journalists to hear about “vision” and “the future” and, this year, probably a whole lotta ultrabooks. You’ve probably heard…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 8

Who Is the Bigger Coffee Nerd?

Mat Honan and matt buchanan speak a completely different language when talking about coffee. They banter about extraction and PH and C02 levels. They brew coffee with specially calibrated Japanese doodads, weighing both beans and water with coke-dealer accuracy. Pointless snobbery? You might think so—until you sample their work. Both of the Mat(t)s have made…

Tech News Joe Brown Dec 15

Rare Gifts for Those Who Stubbornly Refuse to Eat Their Vegetables

They call themselves “carnivores” and “meat aficionados,” but there are other names for the vegetable-phobes in your life: “children,” “cave dwellers,” “people who will probably contract gout or cancer,” and possibly “young-diers.” Eek! Look, there is nothing wrong with a good grass-fed steak two or three times a day*, but even a deluxe meat-lover needs…

Gadgets Joe Brown Nov 30

The Hot Water Bottle: Possibly the Coziest Invention of All Time

Winter is coming, Mr. Stark. Over here at Casa Brown, that means it’s time to break out the hot water bottles. Booyah. It doesn’t get a lot snugglier than a down comforter with a little football of warmth lurking underneath it. And there are so many other uses! Slap one on your back to loosen…

Tech News Joe Brown Nov 27

Weird Nokia Lumia 800 Battery Issue. Am I the Only One?

So I’ve been using a Lumia 800 for a few weeks now, and mostly I’m loving it. Two big problems though—both battery-related: 1) Once you get a bunch of live-updated, location-aware apps, the battery goes to shit. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-lumia-800-lightning-review-the-unattainable-fore-5857409 But # 2’s the killer: ONCE THE PHONE DIES, IT WON’T WAKE UP. askdhskfhds;fjkhds;khas;fkjhsdfkjhadsfkjasdhf. Am I the…

Tech News Joe Brown Nov 27

Brine Your Turkey, Fool. It’s SCIENCE!

Yes, there are all sorts of fancy newfangled ways to cook an incredible Thanksgiving Turkey. But there’s no Norman Rockwell picture of a Sous Vide. And there’s something magical about a whole bird roasting in the oven. It’s almost as hypnotic as fire. No problem. If you want a super moist Thanksgiving bird without poisoning…

Tech News Joe Brown Nov 23

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This is a test. This blog is conducting a test of the Emergency Alert System. Like, guerrilla-style. This is only a test. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed where to go for news and official information. beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. (Just trying to help.) https://gizmodo.com/this-is-not-a-test-the-emergency-alert-system-is-worth-5857897

Tech News Joe Brown Nov 9

Joe Brown

Newer Technology Power2U USB Wall Outlet Lightning Review: A Pain in the Ass, but Worth It

We’re Done With Kickstarter

iPad 3 Review: Better Than Anything Else, but Kind of a Letdown

Dailylister: The Cross-Country Craigslist

The SEC’s Facebook Page Sucks

The Little Glass Bowls I Can’t Cook Without

I Just Banned Jesus Diaz

The Tiny Pocket Knife That I Will Carry Until I Lose

This F*cking Guy

Check This Out: Gizmodo in HD

One of the Coolest Cameras I’ll See at CES

Nice Android Hat

We Are Liveblogging the Hell Out of CES

Welcome to Another Wonderful CES

Who Is the Bigger Coffee Nerd?

Rare Gifts for Those Who Stubbornly Refuse to Eat Their Vegetables

The Hot Water Bottle: Possibly the Coziest Invention of All Time

Weird Nokia Lumia 800 Battery Issue. Am I the Only One?

Brine Your Turkey, Fool. It’s SCIENCE!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Is Still Just One Episode, Despite Being Called That

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RFK Jr. Will Take on Joe Rogan for Podcaster Supremacy

The Spymaster’s Guide to the Secret Agencies of ‘Star Trek’

Uber Is Testing Driverless Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans in Los Angeles

Cast Adrift, Meta Employees Have No Idea Who the ‘Token Legend’ Is Anymore

Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Hits 76% Off, a Complete PC Setup for Less

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Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Mouse Is Back at Almost 40% Off, Save Your Wrists with Ergonomic Comfort for Less

The First Big ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 Addition Is Peter Dinklage

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

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

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