Kif Leswing, Author at Gizmodo

A Rare Promo Code For Stylish People Is Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

Although the deals universe is waking up from its pre-Christmas torpor and shifting into a Boxing-week frenzy, it’s a different kind of sale we’re seeing. Instead of promo codes that take a percentage off everything in the store, we’re seeing sale sections balloon. That means instead of deals on stuff you actually want, a lot…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 27

These Cases For Your Shiny New Gadgets Are Your Deal of the Day

Seasonal gifting is finished. Your Amazon boxes are flattened, discarded wrapping paper is headed to the landfill, and there’s a good chance Santa brought you a beautiful new gadget. There’s also a slim chance you’ve already broken your new precious; don’t laugh, here are nine idiots who’ve already done it. It’s time to buy a…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 26

These Last-Minute Christmas Gifts Are Your End-of-the-World Deal of the Day

If you were counting on the end of the world to save you from Christmas gift giving, Hypothetical Straw Man, you’re an idiot. And you’re in a tricky situation, because—spoiler report!—the world’s not ending, and you’ve got nothing for next week. Either you can go to a mall this weekend (ugh) or you can get…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 21

This Top of the Line Roku Is Your Dumb-TV-Has-a-Braiiin Deal of the Day

Roku and Apple are two very different companies. That’s clear. Yes, they both make small puck-like boxes that are currently the preferred ways to add a Netflix streaming brain to your dumb TV. But that’s where the similarities stop. Apple’s TV system is closed, so you can’t do Amazon Prime streaming, or HBO Go, or…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 20

This Mouse With a Brain Is Your Details-Make-The-Computer Deal of the Day

While some hardcore nerds like to tweak their computers by overclocking or installing new internal components, often the best way to improve your compter experience is as easy as plugging something into a USB port. Yep, having a nice keyboard or mouse is the kind of small expense that will make you smile every time…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 19

Buckyballs Is Clearing Out Its Banned Rare-Earth Magnets

While there may be a way to get around the impending rare-earth toy magnet ban, it seems like the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s decision will end the Buckyball’s run as everyone’s favorite desk toy. What does this mean? It means there’s a lot of old stock that needs to get into people’s hands before…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 19

That Crazy Innovative Lytro Camera Has Never Been Less Expensive

Lytro’s innovative camera eschewed the megapixel wars and instead featured a new, focus-everywhere sensor technology. The light-field sensor in the Lytro is the only one of its kind, and as one of the few truly new technologies released in 2012, it’s one of Gizmodo’s most important gadgets of the year. Plus, they’re really fun to…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 18

This Cheap Unlocked iPhone is Your $150-and-No-Contract Deal of the Day

You know what an iPhone is. Hell, you might be reading this post on one right now. So you might be asking why you need one that came out in 2009, even if it’s a damn steal at $149. Here’s why: if you’ve got a phone on a contract, and you go overseas, you’ll most…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 18

Go Download Fruit Ninja; It’s Your Free-iOS-Love Deal of the Day

Your mom’s second favorite iOS game, the incomparable Fruit Ninja, is free today for both iPhone and iPad. Our sister site Jezebel thinks it holds the key to zen wisdom, and there aren’t many games that better illustrate the potential of touch gaming. Every iOS device should have it installed. Do it now while it’s…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 17

These Iconic L.L. Bean Boots Are Your Gizmodo’s-Unofficial-Shoe Deal of the Day

Update 5:05 PM: It’s since come to my attention that not only are these the official Unofficial Shoe of Gizmodo, but also like, half the staff has a pair. Today you’ll pay less than any of us paid for our Bean Boots. [L.L. Bean] Update 7:08 PM: It looks like this deal will expire at…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 14

This Is a Crazy Deal on a Full-Frame DSLR

On Tuesday, we featured the Canon T4i as Dealzmodo’s deal of the day, and we noted two things: first, you might want to consider upgrading for a full-frame sensor, and second, we had yet to see any deals on full frame sensor cameras. If you were holding out for a more professional-grade camera, you’re in…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 14

These Deceptive Camouflage Cans Are Your Stoner-Channel Deal of the Day

Let’s be honest: you’ve got some possessions in your room that would be, let’s say, a sticky situation if someone found them. Locking your hideables in a safe just draws more attention and seems a bit like overkill. Pros cut out the center section from a book, but you’re a dummy and you don’t have…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 13

This Cheap Canon Rebel Is Your Baby’s-First-DSLR Deal of the Day

The Canon EOS Rebel T4i is the best budget DSLR, and today it’s also the best value. Sam Biddle said it was the gadget that he most wanted for Christmas, and I’d have to agree with him (hint, hint, Mom.) Although Mario called it a “bummer,” he was mostly referring to its video autofocus abilities.…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 12

These iPod Touches and Android Alternative Are Your Casual-Gaming-Nirvana Deal of the Day

Sorry Nintendo! Apple’s iPod Touch is now the best casual gaming platform in existence. Sam pointed it out in his gift guide for hardcore gamers, but the iPod Touch appeals to pretty much everyone (except those with an iPhone.) Lots of kids are going to freak out when they get one this holiday, and I…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 11

Dealzmodo Presents The Slacker’s Guide To Christmas Shipping Deadlines

Buying gifts online is the easiest way to be frugal: you can compare prices from stores and if you’re smart with free shipping, it ends up being a lot less expensive. But if you’re a slacker and forget, you’ll be panicking in a depressingly-lit mall on Christmas Eve trying to fit a bunch of mediocre…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 10

The Military-Grade iPhone Windshield Mount Is Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

If you want to buy one smartphone car mount for life your best bet is made by RAM Mounts. Why? Maybe because they’re completely manufactured in the USA. Or it’s possibly because they make iPhone and laptop mounts for motorcycles and police cars, which obviously need to be more secure. Perhaps it’s because Gizmodo alum…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 7

These Iconic Sunglasses Are Your Steve-McQueen-JFK-Buzz-Aldrin Deal of the Day

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the sun has gone away. In a few months it will be summer and sunglass season again. That’s a certainty. Also a certainty: right now is an excellent time to purchase sunglasses. While everyone’s forgotten about protecting their eyes from UV rays because it’s a little chilly, sunglass retailers…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 6

Funny Crap Under $20 Is Your Secret-Santa-Best-Bet Deal of the Day

In case you forgot how Secret Santa/White Elephant/Yankee Swap/Hanukkah Harry/Totally Nondenominational Office-Appropriate Tchotchke Exchange works, here’s a quick recap: the youngest gifter in the group gives their present to the tallest person, who then flips a coin and depending on the flip, has to give the gift to the host’s dog. Oh, and no gifts…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 5

This Jawbone Jambox Is Your Brick-Sized-Beach-Speaker Deal of the Day

In the two years since the Jawbox Jambone came out, other options have hit the market with varying new features and improved specs. But although some of the new challengers are legit, the Jambox remains the original Bluetooth speaker to find the right mix of attractive design, ease of use, and quality. Brian Lam over…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 4

These Obviously Fake Rolexes Are Your Hipster-Nonsense Deal of the Day

We’ve got so many damn timepieces that wristwatches seem quaint and a bit obsolete. They’re a fashion statement now: a Rolex is kind of like a multi-thousand dollar bracelet that says you’ve got “taste” in fine horology. But every statement needs a counter-statement, which is why Shelter Serra’s silicone Rolex Submariner facsimiles are so cool:…

Tech News Kif Leswing Dec 3

Kif Leswing

A Rare Promo Code For Stylish People Is Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

These Cases For Your Shiny New Gadgets Are Your Deal of the Day

These Last-Minute Christmas Gifts Are Your End-of-the-World Deal of the Day

This Top of the Line Roku Is Your Dumb-TV-Has-a-Braiiin Deal of the Day

This Mouse With a Brain Is Your Details-Make-The-Computer Deal of the Day

Buckyballs Is Clearing Out Its Banned Rare-Earth Magnets

That Crazy Innovative Lytro Camera Has Never Been Less Expensive

This Cheap Unlocked iPhone is Your $150-and-No-Contract Deal of the Day

Go Download Fruit Ninja; It’s Your Free-iOS-Love Deal of the Day

These Iconic L.L. Bean Boots Are Your Gizmodo’s-Unofficial-Shoe Deal of the Day

This Is a Crazy Deal on a Full-Frame DSLR

These Deceptive Camouflage Cans Are Your Stoner-Channel Deal of the Day

This Cheap Canon Rebel Is Your Baby’s-First-DSLR Deal of the Day

These iPod Touches and Android Alternative Are Your Casual-Gaming-Nirvana Deal of the Day

Dealzmodo Presents The Slacker’s Guide To Christmas Shipping Deadlines

The Military-Grade iPhone Windshield Mount Is Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

These Iconic Sunglasses Are Your Steve-McQueen-JFK-Buzz-Aldrin Deal of the Day

Funny Crap Under $20 Is Your Secret-Santa-Best-Bet Deal of the Day

This Jawbone Jambox Is Your Brick-Sized-Beach-Speaker Deal of the Day

These Obviously Fake Rolexes Are Your Hipster-Nonsense Deal of the Day

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