Mario Aguilar, Author at Gizmodo

If You Kill Someone, Don’t Google How to Do It First

A Florida couple accused of strangling a 19-year-old girl are almost certainly going to be convicted after leaving what amounts to the longest and most comprehensive trail of incriminating digital evidence we’ve ever seen. Sheesh, has nobody heard of incognito mode? James Ayers, 32, and Nicole Okzersik, 23, just gave the world a lesson on…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

The Hot Rod of iPhone Speaker Docks Is Actually Made From Hot Rod Parts

Far too many speaker docks for Apple products are boring black boxes. These hand-built aluminum docks shaped like the exhaust pipes from hot rods are some of the most creative we’ve seen in awhile. Designed in Italy, iXoost docks come in three models: eight cylinders, 10 cylinders, and 12 cylinders. The eight- and 10-cylinder models…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

The New Internet Starts Now

A whole new version of the Internet is about to take over. Internet Protocol version 6 is here to save us from the dwindling number of IPv4 addresses. If everything seems the same as before, rejoice!. That means everything went to plan. The IPv6 transition is necessary because we’ve nearly run out of the 4.3…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Google Now Warns You About State-Sponsored Attacks

At some point or another Google has probably given you some helpful security prompt at the top of your Gmail or in its Chrome browser, but we’ve never seen one quite like this: the new notification will be shown when it looks like the attempted intruder isn’t just a hacker but a whole goddamn country.…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Airtime Is Recording Your Conversations

Today, a new era in video chat launched with Airtime, AKA, Facebook connected Chatroulette without gross dicks. Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning promised us no dicks, but how exactly can they promise us no dicks? Turns out Airtime is recording you—and if you’re flashing your dick, it’s recording that, too. Maybe we should’ve known that,…

Social Media Mario Aguilar

Hardware For Blazing Fast Google Fiber Shows Up at the FCC

A few months ago we heard rumors about Google’s plan to launch a TV or video service, which would run on the Google Fiber that’s currently being installed in Kansas City. Now Engadget has turned up more evidence that this might be the case at the FCC. The GFHD100 box, which just appeared in the…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Lazy Publisher Replaces Every “Kindled” in War and Peace Ebook With “Nooked”

Leo Tolstoy couldn’t have possibly known that the war between competing ereaders would result in the mucking up of his magnum opus. Ars Technica reports that in a budget Nook version of War and Peace, every instance of the word “Kindled” has been replaced by “Nookd.” The “Nookd” problem with the $1.00 version of War…

Commerce Mario Aguilar

Geoengineering Efforts Against Climate Change Could Turn the Sky White

Regardless of whether or not geoengineering actually does anything positive about climate change, it’ll probably have some unintended consequences. Take, for example, this theory that geoengineering will bleach the sky. Scientists have proposed injecting huge amounts of sulfate aerosols into the sky as a way of reducing the effects of climate change. These scientists also…

Climate Change Mario Aguilar

Our Own Military Is Using Drones to Collect Info on Us Without a Warrant

The government is in the process of rewriting regulations so that private citizens and law enforcement agencies can fly drones willy-nilly through the skies. The proposition has a lot of people very nervous that the government will be increasingly monitoring us from above. Turns out they’ve probably been doing it already. New documents obtained by…

Privacy & Security Mario Aguilar

The Queen’s Outfits As a Rainbow of Pantone Colors

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne Pantone teamed up with the design firm Leo Burnett London to make this special limited edition Pantone color guide to Her Majesty’s colorful wardrobe. Each of the 60 cards in the spiral guide shows Queen Elizabeth in a formal suit that’s been splashed a different…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

What Crazy Gadgets Will Be Made With Corning’s New Flexible Glass?

Corning, the venerable creator of Gorilla Glass, is making a big deal showing off its latest creation. Meet Corning Willow Glass—the ultra-thin, flexible glass that bends and rolls like plastic. Willow Glass is only 100 microns thick and designed to work with electronics like touch sensors. It’s pretty clear based on the information Corning provides…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Report: Facebook Wants to Let In Kids Under 13

The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook is testing technology that would let kids under 13 in on the social action. Is this a dystopian development or a practical feature? Right now, if you’re under 13, you can’t use Facebook. The trouble is that it’s easy enough for younger kids to lie their way onto…

Social Media Mario Aguilar

Reddit’s Chaotic Culture Explained

We freaking love the chaotic world of Reddit. But if you had to explain the intricacies of Reddit to your mother, how on Earth would you even begin? This video should help. Produced by PBS’ Off Book, this segment is a nice primer on Reddit culture featuring a few prominent internet figures, including Reddit co-founder…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Our Favorite Phones, Headphones, Running Shoes, and More

At long last, summer has arrived, and that means vacations, BBQs, and finding ways to ameliorate the effects of the overbearing sun. Gadgets can help! Here are some of the best from the past month. For the full list of Gizmodo favorites, head over to the complete Best Gadgets In: The Best AT&T Android Phone…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar

$2000 Customizable Earbuds Come With a Personal Sound Coach

If you’re rich, you can afford help with all of life’s dilemas. If you suck at tennis, a retired pro will coach you. Can’t cook? A personal chef will make sure your noms are delectable. Need help fine-tuning your customizable Ultimate Ears buds? Logitech has your back. Logitech’s Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitors are some…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Facebook Finally Fights Back Against Auto-Sharing Spam With New Rules

Apps that auto-share your activity on Facebook can be a pain in the ass, and Facebook is taking steps to block the worst offenders. New rules require that apps that auto-share information about articles you read or videos you watch can only do so if you engage with the content for at least 10 seconds.…

Social Media Mario Aguilar

Confirmed: Vizio’s Beautiful Computers Arrive This Month

Yesterday we got a tip that a couple of Vizio’s gorgeous computers would land on Walmart shelves by the middle of this month. Now we’ve heard back from Vizio, and the company confirmed that the computers are coming. Sweet! https://gizmodo.com/the-new-vizio-pcs-and-notebooks-are-worthy-of-apple-5874294 Here’s the comment fresh from Vizio: We are excited about the official VIZIO PC launch…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

How Hackers Nearly Took Down Google’s reCaptcha System

Last weekend a group of hackers unveiled Stiltwalker, a hack that subverts the reCaptcha system Google uses to protect its services from bots with 99 percent accuracy. But just hours before the group was set to present their hack at the LayerOne conference Google patched it up so it wouldn’t work anymore. Stiltwalker is an…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Will Vizio’s Hot New Computers Be Available Next Month at Walmart?

An anonymous tipster sent us apparent photos of Walmart’s inventory supply system, complete with listings for two upcoming Vizio computers. (Presumably this tipster is a Walmart employee.) It looks like the gorgeous machines we first saw at CES could hit the big box giant’s stores in mid-June. https://gizmodo.com/the-new-vizio-pcs-and-notebooks-are-worthy-of-apple-5874294 There are references to a “27 All-In-One…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Here Come a Crap Ton of Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks

After many delays Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors were finally unleashed on the world last month. Now here comes the notebook version. Next week we’ll get a look at the first wave of Ivy Bridge ultrabooks, courtesy of Intel. The dual core 17-watt Ivy Bridge chips will power this year’s crop of ultrabooks, and they’ll about…

Tech News Mario Aguilar & Kyle Wagner

Mario Aguilar

If You Kill Someone, Don’t Google How to Do It First

The Hot Rod of iPhone Speaker Docks Is Actually Made From Hot Rod Parts

The New Internet Starts Now

Google Now Warns You About State-Sponsored Attacks

Airtime Is Recording Your Conversations

Hardware For Blazing Fast Google Fiber Shows Up at the FCC

Lazy Publisher Replaces Every “Kindled” in War and Peace Ebook With “Nooked”

Geoengineering Efforts Against Climate Change Could Turn the Sky White

Our Own Military Is Using Drones to Collect Info on Us Without a Warrant

The Queen’s Outfits As a Rainbow of Pantone Colors

What Crazy Gadgets Will Be Made With Corning’s New Flexible Glass?

Report: Facebook Wants to Let In Kids Under 13

Reddit’s Chaotic Culture Explained

Our Favorite Phones, Headphones, Running Shoes, and More

$2000 Customizable Earbuds Come With a Personal Sound Coach

Facebook Finally Fights Back Against Auto-Sharing Spam With New Rules

Confirmed: Vizio’s Beautiful Computers Arrive This Month

How Hackers Nearly Took Down Google’s reCaptcha System

Will Vizio’s Hot New Computers Be Available Next Month at Walmart?

Here Come a Crap Ton of Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks

DJI Now Has a Cheaper 360 Drone Than Insta360, but the U.S. Won’t Get It

Amazon Clears Out Apple Watch Series 9 With Silver Stainless Steel Case at 48% Off During Spring Sale

What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

Apple iPad With A16 Chip Is Now as Cheap as It Gets, With Stock Moving Quickly in Amazon’s Tablet Deals

Amazon Echo Spot Is Running at Its All-Time Low, Likely the Last Chance Before Prime Day Arrives in a Few Months

Diablo Cody Has Big Plans for the ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Sequel

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Joins Amazon’s Spring Sale at Its Lowest Price of the Year, Now One of the Best-Selling Bone Conduction Headphones

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Drops to Its Lowest Price as Amazon Pushes Unlocked Desktop CPU Deals for Spring Sale

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees

M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy

MacBook Neo Review: No Other Budget Laptop Can Compete