Noah Robischon, Author at Gizmodo

First Look: the Anti-iPhone, OpenMoko’s Neo1973

Click to viewThe OpenMoko Neo1973 linux-powered smartphone first crossed our radar last november. Then the iPhone came out and made us double-take on the device’s multi-touch screen, and coincidentally similar interface. Yesterday we sat down with the Neo1973, and learned more about its features, three-phase road map, pricing, and how open software collaborators will be…

Tech News Noah Robischon and Matt Buchanan Feb 15

The Biggest Lego Set Ever Made – Star Wars Millennium Falcon – Does Point Five Past Lightspeed

Click to viewMade of over 5,000 pieces, and almost 3 feet long, this $499 Millennium Falcon is the biggest LEGO set ever made or sold. Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon [Product Page]

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Top 10 Phones of 3GSM

The 3GSM World Congress only started today. But like children who can’t keep secrets or hold their bladders, every handset maker announced its new lineup in “me first” fashion. Which is why we’re able to bring you this top 10 list of the most outlandish, impressive and iPhone-like phones of the show. Starting with number…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

LEGO Star Wars 30th Anniversary Coolness Roundup

Which is less likely to score you a second date: a traditional Star Wars action figure collection or a LEGO Star Wars collection? Either way, LEGO has gone all out for the 30th anniversary with nine new sets representing all six movies. Nothing electronic here, just enjoy the photo gallery. p.s. There are several shots…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

First Look: Lego Creator Monster Dino and Ferris Wheel

LEGO introduced its latest entries in the Creator series at Toy Fair. These use the same pieces and some of the sensors, gears and motors from the Mindstorms set, but don’t require an engineering degree to put together or any software skill to operate. Details on the crane, crocodile, and a photo gallery after the…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Mobile Spy Ear: Domestic Eavesdropping For NSA Tots

President Bush defends domestic eavesdropping, so why shouldn’t you? The Mobile Spy Ear, which completes Wild Planet’s trifecta of kiddie 007 gadgets, is moveable car with a microphone that transmits sounds to an earbud from up to 75 feet away. Too bad the vehicle itself only travels 30 feet, and it’s one of those wind…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Spy Gear Intruder Trap System: RFID for Kids

Wild Planet’s Intruder Trap System is made up of three wireless motion sensors connected by radio frequency. I suppose the “keep out” sign just isn’t enough in this day and age. Why three? They all work together. The first one is touch sensitive… …which means you can put it on top of your iPod and…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Toy Of The Year Winner Wild Planet Sneaks Us A Peek At Next Year’s Spy Gear Lineup

Wild Planet’s Spy Video Car was undoubtedly one of the coolest toys of last year, hence the company’s big Toy Of The Year win. Now they are expanding the line with several additional spy-themed products. The first of which is this Agent Action Briefcase. I happen to have been one of those kids who wanted…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Toy Fair 2007: Gizmodo Plays Around All Day

The 104th annual American International Toy Fair got underway this weekend, and Gizmodo is bringing extra batteries. Our coverage of the show will appear throughout the day. What’s new this year? And why did LEGO create this life-sized George Lucas head? George Lucas was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame, that’s why. LEGO…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 12

Hello, GEORGE – Hands-On The $499 iPod Dock With A Killer Remote

Given the huge number of iPod docking stations on the market, you better have some special features to win a spot on Gizmodo’s mantle (and justify a $499 pricetag). This MacWorld Best of Show winner, which is in no way connected with Vandelay Industries but made by Chestnut Hill Sound, certainly stands out. Along with…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Feb 1

Vista Launch Party Schwag Bag: Add It Up

I wish I could tell you that there was some kind of surprise announcement at the Windows Vista launch party tonight. But everything unfolded exactly as expected, like a PowerPoint presentation in the flesh. And everyone walked away with this large bag o’ schwag, which was one of the main topics of conversation. P.S.: We’re…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 29

Vista Launch Party Security

Just after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer finished the official launch announcement, I went to check out a few of the PCs on display that were running Windows Vista. So I strolled over to this laptop and was wondering how to log on when I noticed the handy piece of tape at the bottom of…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 29

Freezing Our Eyeballs Off At The Windows Vista Launch

It’s 26 degrees outside.The line for the Windows Vista launch event at the Nokia Theatre in NYC goes from the corner of 44th street all the way down and around the block to 45th street. On any other day, this spot would be filled with screaming TRL fans (the show is filmed two flights up…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 29

Shortcut to the iPhone Coverage

For all of Gizmodo’s coverage on Macworld and the “j-phone” click on the Apple logo. Die hard fans can also re-live Steve Jobs’ complete keynote from start to finish. Otherwise, scroll below for a full gadget buffet.

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 15

Newsmodo: Top Stories (CES Only)

•The Real Deal On Xbox 360 IPTV With Pics and Video •Sony’s OLED TV Prototype In Its Holy Shrine •Forget Screen Size: It’s Contrast That Matters •Groping the Motorizr Z6 Slider •Dell Home Media Suite Up Close: There Are Worse Ways to Blow $11K •Brian Lam, True Competitor, Builds PCs Very Quickly •Watch Me White-Guy…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 11

Boynq Alibi Webcam Made Me Scream Kawaiii Like A Little Schoolgirl

This has got to be the cutest USB webcam and speaker at CES. The camera pops up like some Pixar animation. The volume is controlled by twisting the silvery ring around its middle. The speaker is on the bottom (no idea where the directional mic is at, but it’s in there). The camera is 1.3…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 11

First Fondle: Sony Vaio TP1

Sony let me take the Vaio TP1 media center PC (aka “Roomba or High-Tech Wheel of Cheese”) out for a cruise today, and boy do I want a second date. As you’ll see in the photo gallery below, it’s got WLAN, an SD slot, two USB 2.0 ports, MagicGate and i.Link on the front. The…

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 10

The Coolest Gadget That’s Not At CES: Campa USA’s Disaster Reconnaissance System

Why doesn’t anyone bring gear like this to CES? It’s a survival system and trailer targeted to emergency management officials, military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a self-contained trailer and living unit, made of 304 stainless steel, equipped with a complete kitchen area, sleeping quarters, hot water shower, water filtration unit, hand sink and 12-volt…

Gadgets Noah Robischon Jan 10

Adam Frucci’s Robo-humpty Dance, And Four Other CES Bots In Motion

•iRobot Create bot grabs a soda, is taken for a drive with and Xbox controller •The annual running of the Honda Asimo (top speed: 6km per hour) •Roboquad, the spider-bot, clickety clackety •The Elvis-bot •Adam Frucci, Robot https://gizmodo.com/clips-irobot-create-in-action-227581

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 10

Cisco Is Expecting “Signed Agreement” On iPhone Trademark Today

Cisco, which holds the trademark on the iPhone name, just held a press conference here at CES to announce that they distributed an agreement to Apple last night, and that they expect it to be signed today. For those who aren’t up-to-speed on this kerfluffle, we learned just before Christmas that Cisco owns the trademark…

Tech News Noah Robischon with reporting by Ben Longo Jan 9

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First Look: the Anti-iPhone, OpenMoko’s Neo1973

The Biggest Lego Set Ever Made – Star Wars Millennium Falcon – Does Point Five Past Lightspeed

Top 10 Phones of 3GSM

LEGO Star Wars 30th Anniversary Coolness Roundup

First Look: Lego Creator Monster Dino and Ferris Wheel

Mobile Spy Ear: Domestic Eavesdropping For NSA Tots

Spy Gear Intruder Trap System: RFID for Kids

Toy Of The Year Winner Wild Planet Sneaks Us A Peek At Next Year’s Spy Gear Lineup

Toy Fair 2007: Gizmodo Plays Around All Day

Hello, GEORGE – Hands-On The $499 iPod Dock With A Killer Remote

Vista Launch Party Schwag Bag: Add It Up

Vista Launch Party Security

Freezing Our Eyeballs Off At The Windows Vista Launch

Shortcut to the iPhone Coverage

Newsmodo: Top Stories (CES Only)

Boynq Alibi Webcam Made Me Scream Kawaiii Like A Little Schoolgirl

First Fondle: Sony Vaio TP1

The Coolest Gadget That’s Not At CES: Campa USA’s Disaster Reconnaissance System

Adam Frucci’s Robo-humpty Dance, And Four Other CES Bots In Motion

Cisco Is Expecting “Signed Agreement” On iPhone Trademark Today

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

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

I Regret to Inform You That the Artemis II Astronauts Are Having Lots of Screen Time

The First ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Reactions Are Most Solid

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

Wearables Are Getting Very Messy

Trump Wants to Start Privatizing TSA in Latest Budget Proposal

Lost Warship From Battle of Copenhagen Found After 225 Years

These One-of-a-Kind Objects Are in the Wrong Museums

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

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

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

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