Sean Fallon, Author at Gizmodo

Verizon Restores Voicemail of Man’s Deceased Wife in a Story That is Touchingly Creepy

In what has to be the saddest cellphone-related story ever, an 80-year-old man spent a part of every day listening to a voicemail recording of his deceased wife saying her name, “Catherine Whiting.” Ever since her death in 2005, listening to the recording offered the man a small amount of comfort. However, when his service…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 9 '08

Toshiba’s New Light Bulbs Have a 12,000 Hour Life-Span

Toshiba’s new Neoball-Z Real Pride bulbs are actually fluorescent lamps that ditch the hideous corkscrew shape in favor of a more traditional design. However, the big news is that their life span is rated at 12,000 hours. That’s 1.2 times better than similar existing products and about 12 times better than an incandescent bulb. Power…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Motorola’s Smart Rider Car Phone: Just In Case You Were Expecting a Call From 1992

An FCC leak back in February tipped us off to the fact that Motorola was prepping a car phone, but it wasn’t until today that the details were announced. However, unlike the car phones of yesteryear, the Smart Rider features GPS navigation, voice activation and Bluetooth. But here is the kicker—you can use it outside…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Question of the Day: Which Cellphone Style Do You Prefer?

With CTIA 2008 winding down, we have been inundated with phones of all shapes and sizes. Some cellphone styles are more popular than others, but each has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages. That having been said, which of the following cellphone styles do you prefer? Gawker Media polls require Javascript; if you’re viewing this…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Griffin ClearBoost iPhone Case Reviewed (Verdict: Who Do You Believe?)

Griffin’s new ClearBoost case promises protection and a cellular signal boost for the iPhone, but does it deliver on those promises? Well, that would depend on who you believe. iLounge claims that the signal boost works, but not under the weakest signal conditions. Crunchgear, on the other hand, called the signal booster “one of the…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Windows XP Home Gets 2 Year Stay of Execution Thanks to Budget Laptops

Originally set to get the axe at the end of June, XP Home got a call from the brass at Microsoft, delaying its demise for at least another 2-3 years. Not surprisingly, the reason was the increasing popularity of budget laptops like the Asus Eee PC and Intel’s Classmate PC. Microsoft has vowed to keep…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Perspektiva Lamp: For Anyone Who Dreams of Being Stalked By the Paparazzi

According to the designers at Transparent House, the idea behind the Perspecktiva lamp was “to integrate an iconic object into modern day life while maintaining the qualities of art and function.” In this case the “iconic object” was a vintage camera inspired by the classic Leica design. The result is a work of art that…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 3 '08

Trapster Mobile Service Helps You Dodge Speed Traps

A new mobile service called Trapster aims to help motorists avoid speed traps using a networked approach that calls on users to warn each other using their cellphones. Using simple keystrokes like "pound-1," motorists can report speed traps and red light cameras into the system. The information is fed into a map which will be…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 2 '08

LEDs Go Where No LEDs Have Gone Before: Buckle Up Guys (NSFW)

Believe me guys, the innocuous image of LEDs posted at the top of this article is merely a front for the glory that awaits you in the video after the break. This juvenile delight comes to us courtesy of AudioJunkies after their visit to this year’s Spring Break Nationals at Daytona Beach. One can only…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 2 '08

iShield Mirror: For Obsessively Vain iPhone Owners Only

The iShield Mirror is, at its core, a two-piece hardshell protective case for the iPhone. However, the manufacturer takes it a step further by adding a film to the surface that functions as a mirror when the phone is not in use. When activated, the film is transparent enough and thin enough to allow for…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 2 '08

Question of the Day: How Much Do You Text Message?

With CTIA 2008 in full-swing and my cellphone chiming in constantly with text messages, I began to wonder about the phenomenon of text messaging as a whole. Sometimes it seems that it would make more sense to call or send an email, but that crap is for old people. There are definitely situations where sending…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 2 '08

Lightning Review: iWavecube Ultra-Mini Microwave

The Gadget: The iWavecube microwave from iCube Designs and Sharper Image is billed as the “world’s first and only personal portable microwave.” A Ramen-ready space-saver that is perfect for a foodaholic that lacks the time or the skills to cook a proper meal. Price:$129.95 Verdict: It works, but with only 600 watts of power, you…

Reviews Sean Fallon Apr 2 '08

The Unit: A Kitchen, Table, Fridge, and Bathtub All-in-One

When it comes to furniture design, finding a way to simultaneously maximize functionality and minimize size is all the rage these days. The “Unit” concept from Philippe Malouin falls neatly into that category with a design that combines a kitchen, table, refrigerator and a bathtub all-in-one. Not much information exists about the Unit, but it…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

Hire the A-Team Limo to Carry Around Your Lazy Behind…Sucka!

Listen up punk! I’ve jabbered on about this before, but it looks like you need a little reminder. The next time you need a limo to haul that lazy behind of yours around town, hire the A-Team limo service. But if I catch any of you prom kids drinkin’ in the back, just remember—I still…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

Pirates of the Caribbean Themed Theater: Set Sail For Some Movie Booty

Needless to say, if you have the cash to drop on a Pirates of the Caribbean themed home theater, getting booty probably isn’t your problem—financially or sexually. For owners Paul and Emily Konold, the motivation wasn’t to impress or even to pay homage to the movie franchise, it was all about recreating the fun they…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

Sound ID’s HD300 Bluetooth Headset: Pristine Audio, Filters Out the Jibba Jabba

Sound ID has taken the lid off their new HD300 Bluetooth headset featuring proprietary NoiseNavigation technology that promises “pristine sound” by isolating speech and automatically reducing wind and background noise using dual microphones and DSP algorithms. A lot of companies make similar claims, but Sound ID’s word is backed with the nerdy credibility of a…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

Cloudbook Max Features Built-In WiMAX for Sprint’s XOHM Network

Straight from CTIA 2008, Everex has unveiled their new Cloudbook Max featuring built-in support for Sprint’s XOHM WiMAX network. Users can also expect a 8.9″ WVGA (1024 x 600) display, a 1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor with the VIA VX800 digital media IGP chipset, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, a 80GB hard disk drive, 802.11b/g…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

HTC Touch Dual Set to Make Its Debut in the U.S.

The HTC Touch Dual has been available in Europe for some time now, but a recent announcement has revealed that it will be sliding its way to the states sometime during this quarter. No pricing has been announced, but if you want to get your hands on one, Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile is…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 1 '08

Airo Massaging Backpack Soothes Sore Muscles, Doubles as a Turtle Costume

Last year we came across the Rotoflexion massaging backpack, but alas it was only a concept device. However, someone out there was enterprising enough to turn the idea into reality with the Airo—a backpack that can apply massage, vibration, and relaxing heat to sore shoulder and back muscles. Unfortunately, it appears that they failed to…

Tech News Sean Fallon Mar 31 '08

Sony HDR-SR12 Gets Reviewed (Verdict: It’s a Winner)

According to Camcorder Info, Sony’s HDR-SR12 is continuing to push the AVCHD format forward as a viable successor to HDV. It is, by far, the best Sony HDD camcorder on the market—and with 120GB under the hood, it is unmatched in the AVCHD category in terms of capacity. As far as performance is concerned, the…

Tech News Sean Fallon Mar 31 '08

Sean Fallon

Verizon Restores Voicemail of Man’s Deceased Wife in a Story That is Touchingly Creepy

Toshiba’s New Light Bulbs Have a 12,000 Hour Life-Span

Motorola’s Smart Rider Car Phone: Just In Case You Were Expecting a Call From 1992

Question of the Day: Which Cellphone Style Do You Prefer?

Griffin ClearBoost iPhone Case Reviewed (Verdict: Who Do You Believe?)

Windows XP Home Gets 2 Year Stay of Execution Thanks to Budget Laptops

Perspektiva Lamp: For Anyone Who Dreams of Being Stalked By the Paparazzi

Trapster Mobile Service Helps You Dodge Speed Traps

LEDs Go Where No LEDs Have Gone Before: Buckle Up Guys (NSFW)

iShield Mirror: For Obsessively Vain iPhone Owners Only

Question of the Day: How Much Do You Text Message?

Lightning Review: iWavecube Ultra-Mini Microwave

The Unit: A Kitchen, Table, Fridge, and Bathtub All-in-One

Hire the A-Team Limo to Carry Around Your Lazy Behind…Sucka!

Pirates of the Caribbean Themed Theater: Set Sail For Some Movie Booty

Sound ID’s HD300 Bluetooth Headset: Pristine Audio, Filters Out the Jibba Jabba

Cloudbook Max Features Built-In WiMAX for Sprint’s XOHM Network

HTC Touch Dual Set to Make Its Debut in the U.S.

Airo Massaging Backpack Soothes Sore Muscles, Doubles as a Turtle Costume

Sony HDR-SR12 Gets Reviewed (Verdict: It’s a Winner)

Here’s How *That* ‘Obsession’ Scene Came Together

99% of CEOs Expect AI-Driven Layoffs in the Next Two Years

Nicolas Winding Refn is Finally Making His ‘Maniac Cop’ Movie

Apple Is Reportedly Making AirPods Less Frustrating to Control

‘Stranger Things’ Has One More Place to Go: The Smithsonian

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max Review: Wireless Earbuds With Enough Features to Make Your Head Spin

Open Channel: Tell Us Your ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Thoughts

How to Watch the F1 Canadian GP 2026 Live Stream for Free

Amazon Goes Hard on CPU Deals With the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at Near-Black-Friday Pricing

Anker Clears Out 10000mAh Nano Portable Charger at Its Lowest Price of the Year for Memorial Day, Selling Out Fast on Amazon

Anker Solix E10 Review: No Power? No Problem

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: Sonos Can Start Sweating Now

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Review: A Boisterous Stab at Dominating Home Theater

Dell’s XPS 16 (2026) Is Almost Everything I Could Have Asked for… Almost

Smart Glasses With Subscriptions Are As Bad as They Sound

iBuyPower’s Trace X Gaming PC Is the Fishbowl You Want to Swim In

Govee Ceiling Light Ultra Review: AI Art Ain’t It

JBL Live 780NC Review: Solid Wireless Headphones You Can Live Without

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Here’s How That ‘Obsession’ Scene Came Together