Sam Rutherford, Author at Gizmodo

Razer’s Kiyo Pro Is a Webcam Designed to Make You Look Good in Bad Light

Webcams are a hot commodity these days, and if your laptop’s built-in cam isn’t doing you any favors, Razer’s new Kiyo Pro promises to make you look good even in bad lighting. The $200 Kiyo Pro is taking aim at popular premium webcams like Logitech’s Brio and SteamCam, among others, but also has a few…

Reviews Sam Rutherford Feb 23

Qualcomm’s New AR Headset Design Might Make Smart Glasses More of a Thing

It seems like every tech company is working to launch some kind of augmented reality app or headset. Now Qualcomm is releasing a reference design for smart glasses to hopefully speed up development of future AR gadgets. Based on the Snapdragon XR1 platform, the Qualcomm AR Smart Viewer features dual 0.71-inch micro displays with a…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 23

MSI’s Stealth 15M Is the Most Portable 15-inch Gaming Laptop You Can Buy

MSI is one of the best makers of powerful but still portable gaming laptops. And with this year’s Stealth 15M, aside from a couple minor quibbles, it really feels like MSI has honed its craft. Not only is the Stealth 15M the thinnest 15-inch gaming laptop you can get right now, it features a 144…

Laptops Sam Rutherford Feb 23

Huawei’s Mate X2 Is the First Real Foldable Challenger to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2

Foldable phones still aren’t quite mainstream, but Huawei’s new Mate X2 looks like it may just be real competition for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2. Announced via livestream earlier today, the Mate X2 represents a major departure from previous Huawei foldable phones. The company has shifted from an outward folding design to an inward folding design…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 22

T-Mobile Has the First Good 5G Plan With Truly Unlimited Data

Throttling is the not-so-secret way traditional “unlimited” cellular data plans keep you from tapping into all that data. T-Mobile’s new Magenta Max Plan, which is designed to maximize the potential of faster 5G speeds, is promising to make unlimited data truly unlimited for the first time in a long time. As part of an update…

Internet Sam Rutherford Feb 22

Apple Gearing Up for March Event Featuring New iPads and AirTags

After the iPad Air got refreshed last fall, people have been waiting for the iPad Pro to get a similar revamp, which according to new leaks could happen—along with the release of Apple’s AirTags—sometime soon in mid-March. Going back the last few years, Apple has a track record of hosting some kind of product launch…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 19

The First Android 12 Developer Beta Is Here

Google just announced the release of the first developer preview build of Android 12, giving us a few hints at what changes to expect when the software upgrade rolls out widely. While this initial build is far from final and new features will surely be added throughout the spring and summer, this first Android 12…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 18

Blackmagic Announces Updated BMPCC 6K Pro Cam with New HDR Display

With Sony having teased a new cinema camera launch next week, it seems Blackmagic Design is sneaking in a new product ahead of Sony’s announcement with its updated Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. Starting at $2,500, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro costs $500 more than the previous model, and in exchange for that extra…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 18

Microsoft Brings Sweet FPS Boost to 5 Older Games on Xbox Series X/S

In addition to supporting fancy graphics on next-gen titles, one of the goals of the Xbox Series S and X was to help improve the appearance of older titles. Today, Microsoft’s FPS Boost tech has arrived to enhance five existing games. Depending on the title and which version of the Xbox Series you own, Microsoft…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 17

Samsung’s Advanced Audio Chief on the Evolution of Galaxy Buds

It’s tough to remember a time before true wireless earbuds were everywhere, but just five years ago, they were barely on anyone’s radar. They were often oversized, suffered from pitiful battery life and frequent connectivity issues, and were expensive to boot. But now wireless earbuds have become one of the fastest-selling categories of gadgets. Apple’s…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 17

Google Maps Adds Tools to Pay for Parking and Transit in App

As part of Google’s continued efforts to expand the features of its popular mapping app, today Google announced the ability to pay for both parking and transit fares directly in Google Maps. With the pandemic making people even warier of touching public surfaces, the ability to pay for parking in Google Maps is not only…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 17

Leaks Suggest New ‘Galaxy Book Pro’ Windows Laptops with S-Pens Are on the Way

Today, Samsung’s latest Chromebook goes on sale in the Galaxy Chromebook 2, but based on some new leaks, Samsung is planning to release two new Windows laptops with built-in S-Pens. Based on a new report from Sammobile, the new Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 will be available in both 13 and 15-inch…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 16

Dbrand Dares Sony to Sue Over Its New Black Faceplates for the PS5

Months after its debut, the PS5’s design remains highly divisive, and while Sony has already shut down one accessory maker who tried making aftermarket panels for the PS5, Dbrand is now daring Sony to sue over its new matte black PS5 faceplates. Called Darkplates, Dbrand’s new PS5 addon isn’t just a sticker you can use…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 12

Google Photos Is Adding New Editing Tools, but You’ll Have to Pay

For people who have been debating about whether to pay Google for extra cloud storage or not, today Google just sweetened the deal by giving new photo-editing tools to Google One subscribers. In a blog post, Google outlined the new effects that will be added to Google Photos for people with Google One subscriptions, which…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 11

Leaked Sony FX3 Could Pose Big Threat to Canon and Black Magic

Sony’s camera division has been on a warpath lately with the recently announced Alpha 1 serving as a direct response to Canon’s EOS R5. But now info has leaked about a new Sony cinema cam that could pose a serious threat to both Canon and Black Magic. Based on a tweet from respected leaker Nokishita,…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 11

VTubing Is More Than Just Livestreaming With Cute Anime Avatars

There’s a new type of livestream building steam: It’s called VTubing, and for many people, it might only exist as thumbnails in YouTube’s recommended videos section. But VTubing is way more involved than just clips that feature kawaii anime avatars. It’s an important evolution of our social media landscape. Until fairly recently, VTubing was a…

Internet Sam Rutherford Feb 10

Apple Is Reportedly Developing Micro OLED Displays for Its AR Glasses

As rumors about Apple’s augmented reality efforts continue to heat up, a new report claims Apple has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to develop and produce sophisticated micro OLED displays for use in a future AR headset. According to Nikkei Asia, Apple is deepening its relationship with TSMC—the manufacturer responsible for fabricating the A-series…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 10

Qualcomm’s 10-Gigabit 5G Modem Is Here, but You’ll Have to Hang Tight for Those Speeds

As we continue to transition from LTE to 5G, Qualcomm just announced the world’s first 5G modem capable of reaching data speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. Devices featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chips, which use a Qualcomm X60 modem capable of hitting 7.5 Gbps, are just starting to hit the market. Qualcomm’s next-gen X65…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 9

Leaked Android 12 Screenshots Show Some iOS-Like Changes Coming

While Google typically waits until much later in the spring to officially show off new updates and features, some leaked screenshots may have just given us an early look at changes coming to Android 12. The leaked screenshots posted by XDA Developers are said to be part of an early draft sent out to developers…

Tech News Sam Rutherford Feb 9

OnePlus Might Partner with Hasselblad to Give Its Next Flagship Phone a Huge Camera Upgrade

OnePlus phone cameras simply can’t compare to what you get on Apple and Samsung phones, but according to a new leak, help might be on the way. The company is reportedly partnering with Hasselblad on the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro. The latest details on OnePlus’ next flagship phone were revealed somewhat circuitously, when a random…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Feb 8

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Razer’s Kiyo Pro Is a Webcam Designed to Make You Look Good in Bad Light

Qualcomm’s New AR Headset Design Might Make Smart Glasses More of a Thing

MSI’s Stealth 15M Is the Most Portable 15-inch Gaming Laptop You Can Buy

Huawei’s Mate X2 Is the First Real Foldable Challenger to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2

T-Mobile Has the First Good 5G Plan With Truly Unlimited Data

Apple Gearing Up for March Event Featuring New iPads and AirTags

The First Android 12 Developer Beta Is Here

Blackmagic Announces Updated BMPCC 6K Pro Cam with New HDR Display

Microsoft Brings Sweet FPS Boost to 5 Older Games on Xbox Series X/S

Samsung’s Advanced Audio Chief on the Evolution of Galaxy Buds

Google Maps Adds Tools to Pay for Parking and Transit in App

Leaks Suggest New ‘Galaxy Book Pro’ Windows Laptops with S-Pens Are on the Way

Dbrand Dares Sony to Sue Over Its New Black Faceplates for the PS5

Google Photos Is Adding New Editing Tools, but You’ll Have to Pay

Leaked Sony FX3 Could Pose Big Threat to Canon and Black Magic

VTubing Is More Than Just Livestreaming With Cute Anime Avatars

Apple Is Reportedly Developing Micro OLED Displays for Its AR Glasses

Qualcomm’s 10-Gigabit 5G Modem Is Here, but You’ll Have to Hang Tight for Those Speeds

Leaked Android 12 Screenshots Show Some iOS-Like Changes Coming

OnePlus Might Partner with Hasselblad to Give Its Next Flagship Phone a Huge Camera Upgrade

FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban For Some Reason

Jamie Dornan Is Your New Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

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The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’

Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much

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