Joanna Stern, Author at Gizmodo

Robot Looking Blackfire Clamplight Should Be More than Just A Flashlight

After confusing that thing for Wall-E’s eye and pinching myself to stop thinking about how cute it is, I learned that the Blackfire Clamplight is, well as its name implies, a flashlight that clamps to things and pivots. Bummer. I wish it did more, like wash my floors and talk to me when I am…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 30

Qualcomm FLO TV Personal Televison (PTV) Should Arrive Soon

There is no doubt that Qualcomm is planning to bring its FLO TV Personal TV (or PTV) to market soon with this fresh box shot we received. The device, as rumored, puts live terrestrial digital TV in your pocket. https://gizmodo.com/qualcomms-personal-television-device-will-have-mobile-l-5345992 The box, like the leaked device shots, don’t reveal anything about the predicted capacitive multitouch…

Television Joanna Stern Sep 30

Haleron Swordfish 102 Netbook Makes Room For Two Atom Processors And No Sense

I get way too excited about the prospect of more powerful netbooks, but adding another processor to a cheap looking 10-inch netbook just doesn’t get me going. Haleron’s Swordfish Net has two of the standard 1.6GHz Intel Atom processors. Do not be confused. This is not a dual core processor. The company has just made…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 30

Very Cubic Casio Puzzle Watch

Casio’s Cubic Poptone Puzzle watch is for those who miss the 80’s and love Tetris. But there are no games. It’s just a $90 time-telling gadget; stopwatch and alarm included. Miss leg warmers enough to buy it? [ToykoFlash via OhGizmo!]

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 30

HP Envy 13 Review: The MacBook Imitated, Not Duplicated

You know what they say about knock offs; they’re never quite as good as the original. But HP’s Envy 13, which is clearly a rip of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (everything down to packaging screams Apple), comes pretty darn close. It has an über attractive all metal build, compact design and eye-loving screen, and if…

Reviews Joanna Stern Sep 30

Disney Brings Ebooks To Kids Without A Standalone Reader

This is where I want a bright colored Kiddie Kindle with a color E-Ink screen. Disney has launched its Digital Books site. For $8.95 a month kids can access over 500 ebooks, including Winnie the Pooh and Hannah Montana stories. The entire reader is browser based and the books feature animated illustrations and authentic character…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 29

Toshiba Satellite T100 Series: $450 Buys Bigger And Better Than A Netbook

Toshiba’s Satellite T100 notebooks aren’t netbooks, but they have the prices and battery life to match the small laptops. The $450 11.6-inch T115 and $600 13.3-inch T135 are thin, oh so light, and pack a decent amount of power. Both systems weigh less than 4 pounds and are under an inch thin. They are surrounded…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 29

Dell Latitude Z Hands On: Kills Cords With Wireless Charging

Someone at Dell must have tripped over some wires and after cleaning up the bloody gash came up with the $2,000 anti-cord Latitude Z: It has wireless charging and wirelessly connects to displays too. Like we had heard, Dell made the Latitude Z for the suit wearing, briefcase toting, conference room type. Being .57 inches…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 29

“I Fell In Love At The Apple Store” Is Destined to Become A Fanboy Classic

Honestly, this song is catchy as hell. The kid looks like a bit of a tool singing at the Apple Store on 5th Ave in NYC, but he isn’t the only vlogger to use the store as a recording studio. https://gizmodo.com/the-cheapest-way-to-make-web-videos-shoot-at-the-apple-5339143 Uh, is that a homeless guy in the back? Oh if you think he…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 27

Hacked Alarm Clock With 140-Decibel Electric Horns Should Be Murdered

I hate you loud ass alarm clock. Cool hack, but if I had to wake up to this thing I would tear my ears out. Have a listen. Honestly, while he was at it he could have at least made the snooze button bigger. [KipKay via Technabob]

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 25

Make Your Own USB Powered Gadget

I’ve found my weekend project. Maximum PC has published 9 awesome DIY projects, one of them being the steps to turn different gadgets into USB powered ones. They teach you how to make a USB powered fan or book light. I’m thinking my blowdryer would fry my computer, but I have always wanted to make…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 25

Hacked Big Mouth Billy Bass Fish Subs “Take Me to The River” For Tweets

Just when I thought that singing Big Mouth Billy Bass fish couldn’t get more annoying some guy hacks it to say Twitter updates. An ARM microcontroller was implanted in his head enabling him to read tweets aloud. When you look past the annoying voice of the fish, the technology is pretty cool. Dan Ros implanted…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 24

New Wacom Bamboo Is First Graphic Tablet with Tactile Multitouch Capability

Wacom seems to finally understand that sometimes a stylus isn’t as good as a finger. The new line of Bamboo tablets includes one that is touch only, another that is pen only, and three with a combo of both. https://gizmodo.com/multi-touch-supporting-bamboo-tablet-joining-wacom-fami-5360362 The $69 Bamboo Touch is basically the product to add a multitouch trackpad to your…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 24

Intel Core i7 Mobile Unleashed, Benchmarks Prove Fastest Laptop Processor EVER

Laptops got a hell of a lot faster today. We’ve been waiting for Intel to bring out its mobile version of Core i7 and today it did. The benchmarks are in and they say it’s fast. Really freaking fast. https://gizmodo.com/stop-5-reasons-to-wait-on-buying-that-laptop-5354033/ Just like the Core i7 chip for desktops, the mobile version (formerly called Clarksfield) is…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 23

Timbuk2’s T-Pack: Maybe Netbooks Cases Can Be Attractive

Netbook cases aren’t new, but one that you aren’t embarrassed to carry around sure is. Timbuk2 always makes a good bag and its new T-Pack isn’t one that will make you cringe. https://gizmodo.com/timbuk2-travel-suitcases-feature-pockets-for-ninjas-ok-5046679 It is built to give your 10 incher the utmost protection with a molded foam exterior. It also has a pocket for…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 23

Alienware’s M15x Now Has the World’s Fastest Mobile Processor

Intel’s Core i7 processor kicks ass, as we already know. Alienware is busting out an update to its M15x laptop today with the new mobile version of i7, which is to be officially unveiled today at Intel’s Developer Conference. https://gizmodo.com/giz-explains-why-intels-core-i7-processor-is-a-beautif-5099060 The 15-inch Alienware M15x, which was introduced back in January, is a mobile gamer’s paradise.…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 23

Bug Labs Releases Wi-Fi Base at Last

When Bug Labs, the open source gadget hardware kit launched almost two years ago, we had one complaint. Its main base lacked built-in Wi-Fi. Today the Bug guys are changing that with the BUGbase WiFi. https://gizmodo.com/bug-labs-store-launches-monday-minus-wi-fi-346789 The base, which is the central part of the device and allows for adding smaller modules on to create…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 22

Kopin Golden-i Headset’s Microdisplay Puts A 15-Inch Virtual Computer In Yo’ Face

No doubt, this headset is going to make you look like a douchebag, but it is freaking killer. When you get past the rendering on a rendering, you notice it has a screen that will project a 15-inch virtual display. Yes, Kopin has decided the best place to put its latest .44-inch SVGA resolution LCD…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 21

Dell Buys Ross Perot’s IT Service Company For $3.9 Billion

I always love me some Texas inbreeding. Austin based Dell announced that it will buy its neighbor Perot Systems for 3.9 billion buckaroos. Perot Systems, founded by infamous presidential candidate Ross Perot, is an IT services company that provides technology infrastructure to healthcare, government and other commercial businesses. The deal should be completed by January.…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 21

Microsoft Surface Tablet Along With Turtle and Pure Pink Phones Cooking in Redmond?

Oh hello Microsoft Tablet, Turtle, Pure phones! Rumors about Microsoft’s Pink phones are back, along with talk of a shrunken Surface…tablet. Numerous sources are reporting that Microsoft is working independently on the tablet and the phone. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-chooses-zunes-ad-agency-to-promote-zune-phone-5306235 ZDNet Microsoft extraordinaire Mary Jo Foley’s sources say a phone (singular) and a tablet are brewing. The tablet…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 21

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Robot Looking Blackfire Clamplight Should Be More than Just A Flashlight

Qualcomm FLO TV Personal Televison (PTV) Should Arrive Soon

Haleron Swordfish 102 Netbook Makes Room For Two Atom Processors And No Sense

Very Cubic Casio Puzzle Watch

HP Envy 13 Review: The MacBook Imitated, Not Duplicated

Disney Brings Ebooks To Kids Without A Standalone Reader

Toshiba Satellite T100 Series: $450 Buys Bigger And Better Than A Netbook

Dell Latitude Z Hands On: Kills Cords With Wireless Charging

“I Fell In Love At The Apple Store” Is Destined to Become A Fanboy Classic

Hacked Alarm Clock With 140-Decibel Electric Horns Should Be Murdered

Make Your Own USB Powered Gadget

Hacked Big Mouth Billy Bass Fish Subs “Take Me to The River” For Tweets

New Wacom Bamboo Is First Graphic Tablet with Tactile Multitouch Capability

Intel Core i7 Mobile Unleashed, Benchmarks Prove Fastest Laptop Processor EVER

Timbuk2’s T-Pack: Maybe Netbooks Cases Can Be Attractive

Alienware’s M15x Now Has the World’s Fastest Mobile Processor

Bug Labs Releases Wi-Fi Base at Last

Kopin Golden-i Headset’s Microdisplay Puts A 15-Inch Virtual Computer In Yo’ Face

Dell Buys Ross Perot’s IT Service Company For $3.9 Billion

Microsoft Surface Tablet Along With Turtle and Pure Pink Phones Cooking in Redmond?

Ryan Coogler Is Shifting ‘Animorphs’ Into a Disney+ Show

No Fooling, ‘Spaceballs 2’ Will Hit Theaters April 2027

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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Is Doing What You Hoped

Wearables Are Getting Very Messy

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Lost Warship From Battle of Copenhagen Found After 225 Years

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