Kat Hannaford, Author at Gizmodo

My Review of Windows Phone 7 Is In, And…

…It feels slightly more modern than WinMo 5, but only just! In all seriousness, this was taken at the Secret Cinema London showing of Lawrence of Arabia (hence my somewhat-Bedouin-wear), which Windows has plastered its sponsorship over. Gratuitous shot of my friends fooling around on the device that should give LG’s Optimus 7 a run…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

Australian Tech Ads From the ’80s Are as Odd as Their Animals

Capitalizing on the wave of hysteria post-“a dingo took my baby!,” second-hand hard drives are shown as dangerous as Australia itself. Let’s face it, any advert from the ’80s is always going to crack a smile. [Gizmodo Au]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Even though the TFT screen was mentioned the first time we heard (however unofficial) of the presence of a Samsung tablet, it was still disappointing to see there wasn’t actually a Super AMOLED in the final product. But why not? https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 As a Samsung exec told of in a Q&A session at IFA, they chose…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford Sep 6

First Reviews of Panasonic’s Lumix LX5 Are Very Positive

Both CNET and PhotographyBlog have pressed the shutter button on Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 in the past week, reviewing the new F2.0, 24mm Leica lens with 3.8x optical zoom and image processing engine. Canon’s S95 should be scared. [PhotographyBlog, CNET] https://gizmodo.com/panasonic-lumix-lx5-i-want-this-awesome-camera-so-badl-5592281

Reviews Kat Hannaford Sep 6

LG’s Optimus 7 Windows Phone Will Have One-Touch DLNA Support

Shown off rather unofficially at IFA was LG’s Windows Phone 7 handset, the Optimus 7, aka the E900, a QWERTY slider with the company’s new DLNA support for sharing media to the TVs or home audio systems. While LG still hasn’t formally introduced the Optimus 7, it was on show at IFA, streaming photos, video…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

Clumsy Watch-Wearers Rejoice Over Nixon’s Gunship Watches

Most paintjobs give a little wear and tear over the years, but inevitably end up looking like an upgrade is on the cards. Nixon’s painted their new Gunship Collection with paint designed to rub off, looking even better over time. It’s actually a matte finish, which helps the watches look designer-distressed, much like that favorite…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

A Samsung product exec told the WSJ that the Galaxy Tab would retail for between $200 – $300 in the US, but over on Amazon Germany, a 799 Euro price-tag has been affixed to the tablet. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 That’s a hefty figure, I’m sure you’ll agree, but I’m sure one popular method of purchasing the Galaxy…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford Sep 6

T-Mobile and Orange Will Allow UK Customers to Access Both Networks

When the merger between T-Mobile and Orange was confirmed as Everything Everywhere, it wasn’t too clear whether customers of each network would be able to access the other’s infrastructure. Today’s news from the mega-network camp will be the best news any poor T-Mobile customer will have heard all month. Greater 3G coverage, at no extra…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

iPod Touch Contains Motor for Vibrating FaceTime Alerts

Missed in the FCC teardown, it appears the latest iPod Touch has a puzzling new addition to its family of components: a vibrating motor? Apple claims it’s for alerting a user to a FaceTime request. [iPodTouchFans via 9to5Mac via MacRumors] https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-ipod-touch-torn-apart-by-the-fcc-5628597

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

I Can’t Wait To Tap My Fingers On the HTC Vision/Vanguard’s Chiclet Keypad

Splayed in a vice with only a ruler for comfort, HTC’s upcoming Vision/Vanguard has received its 15 minutes of FCC fame, in unusually high-res photo quality. https://gizmodo.com/september-29th-penciled-in-for-htc-vision-vanguard-rele-5623444 We’ve seen so many leaked spec and photos for this handset, and with so many potential model names circulating it’s tough to call it just one, but this…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 6

iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th

If you go over to Apple’s UK site, you’re sure of a big surprise: they’re listing the iOS 4.1 software update as being released September 8th. The US site still says “coming soon.” [Apple UK] https://gizmodo.com/what-ios-4-1-does-for-you-5627602

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 4

Threadless T-Shirts Get Turned Into Cakes Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before

Sure, we love a good gamecake, but these Threadcakes are in a league of their own. OF THEIR OWN. Clamp your lips ’round the 2010 winners over here: [Threadcakes]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Facebook Will Let You Kick Yourself Off Other Signed-In Devices

Similar to when AIM notifies you that you’re still logged in on another computer, Facebook will go even deeper and not only tell you how long you’ve been logged in for, but the name of the device and location, too. While the feature hasn’t gone live yet, it’s going to be so handy knowing where…

Social Media Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Sharp’s Parallax Barrier Technology and 3D Camera Seen In the Flesh—and I Like

Glasses-less 3DTV sounds like the greatest invention ever, right? But secretly, I think we were all worried it would look quite rubbish. After a lengthy session with Sharp’s parallax barrier technology, I can say chin up! It’s not that bad. https://gizmodo.com/giz-explains-3d-technologies-5084121 Sharp wouldn’t say whether their parallax barrier technology’s actually being used in Nintendo’s 3DS,…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Rumor: Google Music Hasn’t Signed Any Labels Yet

There’s a very attractive job going at Google, with the company looking for someone to head up its Music launch later this year. Meanwhile, Android dude Andy Rubin is working with the team closely, and even meeting with record labels. Why Rubin? Well, we was the brains behind Android (with Google buying Android from him…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

A Dual-Booting Tablet Running Android 1.6 Sounds Barmy, Viewsonic

After warning us last week of their impending dual-booting tablet, ViewSonic has now spilled the beans on the ViewPad 100’s specs. I don’t think anyone will be impressed by the Android 1.6 flavor, even if Windows 7’s also there too. https://gizmodo.com/a-dual-booting-android-windows-tablet-could-make-viewso-5619359 I can’t think of many reasons why someone would want a dual-booting tablet, but…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Postage Stamps Go High-Tech With QR Code-Like Stamp Readable by Apps

The UK’s Royal Mail may’ve been kicking around in some shape or form since 1516, but they’ve become the first postal service to create an “intelligent stamp,” readable like a QR code by an Android or iPhone app. They’re being particularly cagey about how the stamp works, in typical Royal Mail fashion (I swear I’m…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Play Like Dom Cobb With Inception’s Blu-ray Briefcase Set

UK Inception fans will be treated to one of the best Blu-ray packages I’ve ever seen, come December 6th. Available for pre-order now, the film is on Blu-ray and DVD, plus there’s a digital copy and heaps of special features. £40 ($60) isn’t too shabby a price for the various versions of the film, plus…

Movies Kat Hannaford Sep 3

The World’s Slimmest OLED 3DTV May Be a Mere $9,000

After last year’s 15.1-inch beauty, LG partnered it up with a 31-inch beast. It’s officially the world’s slimmest OLED 3DTV, but that’s not saying much when Sony is the only other manufacturer with an OLED 3DTV. https://gizmodo.com/31-inch-oled-tv-will-be-shown-off-by-lg-5616825 The brief look I had at the OLED showed it was just as bright as their 15-inch model,…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Of Toshiba’s Two Lumileo Pico Projectors, One Chains You Up, the Other Makes You Free

Pico projectors: remember them? They were all the rage before everyone moved on to tablets and 3DTVs. A little late to the game, but Toshiba’s two pico projectors are svelte models with a only storage and connection keeping them apart. The Lumileo P100 weighs 96g (crucial when this is very much an additional gadget and…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 3

Kat Hannaford

My Review of Windows Phone 7 Is In, And…

Australian Tech Ads From the ’80s Are as Odd as Their Animals

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

First Reviews of Panasonic’s Lumix LX5 Are Very Positive

LG’s Optimus 7 Windows Phone Will Have One-Touch DLNA Support

Clumsy Watch-Wearers Rejoice Over Nixon’s Gunship Watches

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

T-Mobile and Orange Will Allow UK Customers to Access Both Networks

iPod Touch Contains Motor for Vibrating FaceTime Alerts

I Can’t Wait To Tap My Fingers On the HTC Vision/Vanguard’s Chiclet Keypad

iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th

Threadless T-Shirts Get Turned Into Cakes Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before

Facebook Will Let You Kick Yourself Off Other Signed-In Devices

Sharp’s Parallax Barrier Technology and 3D Camera Seen In the Flesh—and I Like

Rumor: Google Music Hasn’t Signed Any Labels Yet

A Dual-Booting Tablet Running Android 1.6 Sounds Barmy, Viewsonic

Postage Stamps Go High-Tech With QR Code-Like Stamp Readable by Apps

Play Like Dom Cobb With Inception’s Blu-ray Briefcase Set

The World’s Slimmest OLED 3DTV May Be a Mere $9,000

Of Toshiba’s Two Lumileo Pico Projectors, One Chains You Up, the Other Makes You Free

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