Mario Aguilar, Author at Gizmodo

Here’s a Full-Body Rock Climbing Harness For Pregnant Women Because Apparently That’s a Good Idea

Pregnant rock climbers of the world rejoice! Mountain Mama, Inc, the outdoor outfitter for expectant mothers, now offers a full-body climbing harness specially designed for the unique geometry of pregnant bodies. Why would you let that fetus inside you keep you from extreme sports? The climbing harness, which will be available in January for $120,…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Sep 6 '12

Did Sweden Offer Cambodia $59 Million for the Pirate Bay Founder’s Head?

Pirate Bay founder Gottfrid Svartholm was recently scooped up by Cambodian authorities in Phenom Penh at the request of the Swedish government. Just yesterday Cambodia agreed to send him back to Sweden to serve his year-long jail sentence for creating the Pirate Bay. Turns out the Swedes might have paid HUGE for Cambodia’s cooperation. TorrentFreak…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Sep 5 '12

How Does the Motorola Droid RAZR HD Compare to the Best Android Phones?

After weeks of anticipation we finally know what Motorola is serving up to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S III and the HTC One X. Can the Motorola Droid Razr HD measure up to its badass Android counterparts? https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review-a-great-phone-that-tries-t-5919730 The Droid Razr HD’s billboard feature is its 2500 mAH battery, which Motorola says will keep…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Sep 5 '12

NASA Scientist Patiently Explains That the World Will Not End in December

Dr. David Morrison is the senior scientist at the Astrobiology Institute in the Ames Research Center in California. That’s impressive. But for eight years he’s been the agency’s de facto expert on the (not) forthcoming apocalypse. How the hell did that happen? The Awl reports that eight years ago, Dr. Morrison started writing a regular…

Space & Spaceflight Mario Aguilar Sep 4 '12

Canon T4i Review: The Best Budget DSLR Is Kind of a Bummer

More than two years ago, the Canon T2i set the standard for beginner DSLRs. The camera proved, for $1000, that you could get beautiful photos and slick HD video. It was incredibly popular, as was Canon’s 2011 follow-up, the T3i. https://gizmodo.com/canon-rebel-t2i-review-this-should-be-your-first-dslr-5541310 But things have changed. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i comes to the market at…

Reviews Mario Aguilar Sep 4 '12

Ask Apple Vs Samsung Jury Foreman Velvin Hogan Whatever You Want

A few weeks ago, Samsung got hit with $1.05 billion penalty for violating Apple’s patents and copyrights. It took the jury just a few days to decide on the massive penalty. Jury foreman Velvin Hogan probably had more to do with the.the speed of the decision-and its outcome-than anyone. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-vs-apple-verdict-apple-wins-huge-5937762 By now, you might have…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Sep 4 '12

Your Lumia Phone Just Got a Sweet (Free) Music Streaming Service

Ahead of tomorrow’s Nokia event at which we’ll presumably see a new batch of Windows Phone 8 handsets, Nokia is bringing its Nokia Music streaming service free—and ad-free—to Lumia phones in the US. If you already own a Lumia 900 or Lumia 710 phone you can go download the Nokia Music app, which gives you…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Sep 4 '12

Our Favorite Laptops, Cameras, Drills, Microphones, E-Cigarettes and More

Just like that, the summer is over. The school year starts, the air turns crisp, and we pull out our sweaters. Here’s a harvest of hot gadgets to fire up your fall right. For the full list of Gizmodo favorites, head over to the complete Best Gadgets In: https://gizmodo.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-review-what-the-future-of-la-5935723 The Best Ultrabook The Lenovo X1…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar Aug 31 '12

The Most Intense Ear Buds Sennheiser Has Ever Made

Holy crap, say hello to the Sennheiser IE 800 in-ear headphones. We haven’t listened to them yet, but just reading about the crazy engineering behind these baby bits is making our pulse quicken. We love Sennheiser, and when we say that, we’re usually talking about their relatively inexpensive cans—the stuff us regular schlubs with day…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 31 '12

Finally, WD-40 That Won’t Ruin Your Bike

A few weeks ago we explained that while WD-40 is useful for everything from unsticking gum to cleaning tile, you shouldn’t spray it anywhere near your bike. It causes dirt and dust to stick to your chain, turning it into a grody mess. Now the venerable brand will release a whole line of products formulated…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 31 '12

This May Not Be the iPhone 5, But It Sure Looks Like One

Often questionable NowhereElse.fr just posted images of what it claims is a fully assembled iPhone 5 side-by-side with an iPhone 4. The alleged iPhone 5 leak from China is longer and thinner than the previous iPhone models and has the two-tone back panel. Is it real? Who knows. But based on all of the rumors…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 31 '12

HBO Streams Online to Non-Cable Subscribers For the First Time But Sadly Only In Europe (Updated)

In October, citizens of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark will be able to get on-demand HBO content even if they don’t have cable. Oh those lucky Europeans. First health care, and now streaming Game of Thrones whenever they want it. HBO Nordic will offer customers the 24-hour movie channel US customers are used to, but…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 30 '12

Apple and Google Are Reportedly Trying to Play Nice Over Patents

Reuters reports that Google and Apple CEOs Tim Cook and Larry Page supposedly had a chat on the phone a few weeks ago their intellectual property disputes before they hit the courtroom. And apparently they’ve got a date to speak again. Can two tech titans resolve their problems without a lawsuit? The report comes just…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 30 '12

Jabra Solemate Review: This Fresh Looking Bluetooth Speaker Won’t Party

Jabra’s new Solemate Bluetooth speaker looks like the fancy sneakers your favorite rappers wear. But does it sound good? And more important—can it party? What Is It? A $200 Bluetooth speaker with a built-in speakerphone. Who’s it For? People who care more about how audio gear looks than how it sounds. Design It really does…

Reviews Mario Aguilar Aug 30 '12

Samsung Ativ Tab Is a 10.1-Inch, Windows RT Running, Microsoft Surface Challenger

While some PC makers are nervous about building hardware for Windows RT, Samsung’s going for it with the Samsung Ativ Tab. Will it be enough to steer people away from Microsoft Surface? The Ativ Tab has 10.1-inch 1366×768 display, is 8.9mm thick, and weighs 20 ounces. So it’s slimmer and lighter than the last Samsung…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar Aug 29 '12

Samsung’s Android-Juiced Galaxy Camera Can Post Photos to Instagram From Anywhere With a Data Plan

The Samsung Galaxy Camera is the company’s latest answer to the great connected camera problem brought on by smartphones. How do you make the perfect Wi-Fi camera? Give it a data plan. What we have here, is the literally the Samsung Galaxy S III stuck to the back of a generic point-and-shoot camera. Seriously. This…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 29 '12

Sony’s New GoPro Killer Might Be the Most Badass Action Cam We’ve Ever Seen

Sony might just have one-upped every other action camera out there by jamming the best features of all into a three-ounce package including battery. So small. And yet so powerful! https://gizmodo.com/the-best-action-camera-5919942 The new Sony Action Cam’s billboard feature is HD video recording at 1280 x 720, 60 or 120 fps (for slow motion) or 1920×1080…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 29 '12

Sony NEX-5R: Sony’s Touchscreen Mirrorless Monster Gets Improved Autofocus and Wi-Fi Connectivity

Sony has been releasing new, tweaked versions of its NEX cameras every year to impressive results. Today we got our first look at its latest, the Sony NEX-5R—the follow-up to last year’s NEX-5N, which is one beast of a mirrorless camera. The new shooter introduces a new “Fast Hybrid” autofocus system, WI-Fi connectivity and a…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 29 '12

Google+ Birthday Reminders Invade Your Search Page

Yesterday, Google littered up its homepage with a Nexus 7 ad, but apparently that wasn’t enough. Google will also be displaying birthday reminders for people in your Google+ circles. Ew. Go away Google! https://gizmodo.com/the-nexus-7s-single-biggest-advantage-5938477 Google’s homepage is basically an open lot that Google has been reserving for over a decade. It makes sense that Google…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 29 '12

Netatmo Urban Weather Station Review: What the Hell Is the Point of This Thing?

A personal weather station that beams environmental data up to the cloud then down to a colorful smartphone app sounds like an awesome uber gadget. Exciting! But in the end the Netatmo Urban Weather Station just left us confused. What Is It? A $180 “weather station” that records seemingly random metrics about indoor and outdoor…

Reviews Mario Aguilar Aug 28 '12

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Here’s a Full-Body Rock Climbing Harness For Pregnant Women Because Apparently That’s a Good Idea

Did Sweden Offer Cambodia $59 Million for the Pirate Bay Founder’s Head?

How Does the Motorola Droid RAZR HD Compare to the Best Android Phones?

NASA Scientist Patiently Explains That the World Will Not End in December

Canon T4i Review: The Best Budget DSLR Is Kind of a Bummer

Ask Apple Vs Samsung Jury Foreman Velvin Hogan Whatever You Want

Your Lumia Phone Just Got a Sweet (Free) Music Streaming Service

Our Favorite Laptops, Cameras, Drills, Microphones, E-Cigarettes and More

The Most Intense Ear Buds Sennheiser Has Ever Made

Finally, WD-40 That Won’t Ruin Your Bike

This May Not Be the iPhone 5, But It Sure Looks Like One

HBO Streams Online to Non-Cable Subscribers For the First Time But Sadly Only In Europe (Updated)

Apple and Google Are Reportedly Trying to Play Nice Over Patents

Jabra Solemate Review: This Fresh Looking Bluetooth Speaker Won’t Party

Samsung Ativ Tab Is a 10.1-Inch, Windows RT Running, Microsoft Surface Challenger

Samsung’s Android-Juiced Galaxy Camera Can Post Photos to Instagram From Anywhere With a Data Plan

Sony’s New GoPro Killer Might Be the Most Badass Action Cam We’ve Ever Seen

Sony NEX-5R: Sony’s Touchscreen Mirrorless Monster Gets Improved Autofocus and Wi-Fi Connectivity

Google+ Birthday Reminders Invade Your Search Page

Netatmo Urban Weather Station Review: What the Hell Is the Point of This Thing?

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Google Pixel Watch 4 Falls Below Black Friday Pricing on Amazon, Even the 45mm Model Costs Less Than 41mm

Diamonds Get a Little Squishy at the Nanoscale. Here’s Why

Please, Let’s Not Do a Sequel to ‘Project Hail Mary’

Trillion-Dollar Flip-Flop? SpaceX Says Orbital Data Centers May Never Make Money

Anker’s 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Hits Its Lowest Price, Includes a Detachable Hub for an All-in-One Setup

NASA’s Next Spacesuit Won’t Be Ready for Artemis 4 Moon Landing, Watchdog Warns

Samsung’s Next Pair of Galaxy Buds Look Like a Huge Departure

The First Clip From ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sure Looks Like That

Watch Sony’s AI Robot Compete With—and Beat—Elite Table Tennis Players

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

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