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Apple iMac Review: 27 Inches and Less Chin

In the 10+ years since the iMac was born as Apple’s simple computer, it’s become visibly less of a computer and more of a display. And what a screen this new iMac has. But First, Simplicity This 1998 ad has Jeff Goldblum narrating that there are two physical steps to setting up an iMac. (“There’s…

Reviews Brian Lam

HP MediaSmart EX495 Windows Home Server Review (Better Time Machine Support!)

The HP MediaSmart EX490 and EX495 are the new top-of-the-line Windows Home Servers from HP, which are good enough to pretty much be the de-facto Windows Home Servers on the market now. These new units keep up the tradition. https://gizmodo.com/hps-mediasmart-ex490-and-ex495-have-additional-mac-func-5359432 What it still does HP’s Windows Home Servers are exceptional because they take the standard…

Reviews Jason Chen

27 Takes on Windows 7

By now, it’s just silly to analyze Windows 7. All you really need to know is that it’s better than Vista, and if you use a PC, it’s probably your next OS. So let’s give Win7 a 27-reviewer victory lap. CNET “Windows 7 presents a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X, while…

Reviews Mark Wilson

Mint Studio Multi-Room Wireless Speaker/iPod Dock Review

The Mint Studio is an update of the Mint 220 wireless speakers we reviewed last year. Although the two units look almost exactly the same, the Studio fixes the complaints we had from its predecessor, AND it’s cheaper. https://gizmodo.com/lightning-review-mint-220-wireless-speakers-with-ipod-5034926 The Price: $130 The Verdict: It’s good! We had three issues with the first one: wireless…

Reviews Jason Chen

Unibody Apple MacBook Review

It was inevitable that Apple would take their unibody manufacturing prowess from their MacBook Pros and focus it on the MacBook line. We just never expected the new MacBook to be as enticing as the 13-inch Pro. https://gizmodo.com/macbook-pro-2009-review-5287179 It’s Basically a White Macbook Pro To illustrate just how good the internals are on the MacBook,…

Reviews Jason Chen

Apple Magic Mouse Review

The Magic Mouse is undoubtedly the best mouse Apple’s made in years. They’ve taken their knowledge in trackpad finger gestures and one-piece manufacturing and made this delicate, yet sturdy, bridge-shaped mouse. The question is how it compares to other mice. As we said in the hands-on, the mouse has one piece of clear white plastic…

Reviews Jason Chen

Acer Aspire AS5738DG Review: 3D On the Small Screen

Acer, I see right through you; you meant this $800 3D PC for the college stoner. Watching an army of 3D crustaceans attack from the sub-$800 Aspire 5728DG’s 3D screen is truly awesome. But ultimately, it only makes me crave Disney World’s full-out MuppetVision 3D. And the larger screen isn’t all I yearned for. Don’t…

Reviews Joanna Stern

Panasonic GF1 Review: I <3 Micro Four Thirds

There are four Micro Four Thirds cameras on the market right now. That’s it. But with Panasonic’s GF1, investing in the mini genre makes more sense than ever—if you know what you’re getting into. What the &*^@ is Micro Four Thirds? Olympus and Panasonic co-developed what’s called the Micro Four Thirds standard just last year.…

Reviews Mark Wilson

Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain’t Broke…

Flip’s followup to the successful, caveman-easy Mino HD is fundamentally the same product, slightly better. The improvements are welcome, but there are still some issues I wish Flip would address. https://gizmodo.com/flip-minohd-lightning-review-so-easy-a-caveman-can-do-5084357 The original Mino HD was one of the simplest, easiest-to-use pocket cams out there. Its video quality was nothing to write home about (and…

Reviews Dan Nosowitz

Razer Orochi Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse Review

Razer’s second wireless gaming mouse, Orochi, goes Bluetooth and pint-sized. It feels surprisingly great, actually, but the tracking sensor doesn’t quite live up to its promise of portability. https://gizmodo.com/razer-orochi-bluetooth-laser-gaming-mouse-with-4000dpi-5321230 Price(y) Orochi is $80, which is steep for a Bluetooth mouse, even one that travels well. It’s especially painful considering the sensor’s finickiness means it doesn’t…

Reviews Matt Buchanan

Motorola Cliq Review

When a once leading—now last place —smartphone maker dumps Windows Mobile and goes Android, it’s an all or nothing decision. Who knew that this could save the company? https://gizmodo.com/the-jd-power-smartphone-satisfaction-ratings-give-apple-5377572 The Motorola Cliq is the Android OS on Motorola hardware. Like Palm before it, Motorola decided that Windows Mobile 6.5/7 would be too little, too late…

Reviews Jason Chen

Orbita Mouse USB Round Mouse Review

This Orbita Mouse is basically like a Griffin PowerMate in mouse form. It turns, clicks and even right-clicks, but it takes a few minutes/hours of frustration to get used to. And, it’s expensive—but it is unique. The Price $98.50 $70 on Newegg The Verdict Too expensive to be worth it. The Cyber Sport Orbita Mouse is…

Reviews Jason Chen

Sqweel Ten-Tongue Sex Toy Video Hands-On

You saw the ten-tongue Sqweel sexual toy yesterday (NSFW). While Fleshbot has its own review, Dr. Debby Herbenick has been trying it all weekend for us. Here is her review, non-explicit video included: https://gizmodo.com/sqweel-ten-tongued-sex-toy-to-drive-women-crazy-5379522 This weekend, I scored big time. First, I found a red Gone-with-the-Wind-ish petticoat in a vintage shop. Then, I arrived home…

Reviews debby herbenick

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (With Digital Audio) Review

It’s the digital audio version of the Kanex Mini DisplayPort Adapter we reviewed before, which takes your digital audio and Mini DisplayPort video and mixes it into one HDMI signal for your TV. https://gizmodo.com/the-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter-now-has-digital-au-5372059 The Price: $70 The Verdict: It works, but damn if it isn’t expensive. If you’re not really married to the higher…

Reviews Jason Chen

HP TouchSmart 600 Review: Multitouch Multimedia Mogul

The HP TouchSmart 600 is sort of like a girl I “dated” in fourth grade. I can’t say I loved her, but I can say that I really, really liked her a lot. But the TouchSmart never wore braces. Price Starts at $1,050 on October 22nd. $1600 as tested. Our Configuration Intel Core 2 Duo…

Reviews Mark Wilson

Dyson Air Multiplier Review: Making a $300 Fan Takes Cojones

Dyson’s newest invention, a window fan with no blades, is the most opulent, most eye-catching and most ludicrously overpriced gadget the company has released yet. And I sort of love it. Price The Air Multiplier runs $299 for the 10-inch version and $329 for the 12-inch version. I tested the 10. How a Blade-Less Fan…

Reviews Mark Wilson

Windows Vista Was Awesome, Don’t You Remember?

The funny thing about Windows Vista is that the vast majority of launch reviews were really positive, just like the current ones for Windows 7, before it turned into an object of deep fear and intense loathing. Technologizer excavated the reviews from every major publication of the time, and the early reactions are kind of…

Reviews Matt Buchanan

Joey Roth’s Ceramic Computer Speakers Review: $500 Gives Your PC Audiophile Cred

Joey Roth’s ceramic computer speakers are just about the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen, and they sound amazing. But at $500, they’re not for anyone who still thinks their MP3s sound just fine. https://gizmodo.com/awesome-porcelain-speakers-are-too-classy-for-my-desk-5337066 The Price $495 The Verdict His new speakers are at least as visually striking as his Sorapot tea kettle. The shiny…

Reviews Dan Nosowitz

Tweetie 2 Review: The Best iPhone Twitter App, Period

Tweetie 2 is so far ahead of every other iPhone Twitter app, it’s astounding. It’s the most polished Twitter app yet, oozing slickness with every swipe. Yet, it’s exploding with new features, and still really fast. It manages to cram in every possible feature you could possibly want in a Twitter app—offline reading!—without feeling too…

Reviews Matt Buchanan

Live Action Duck Hunter Review: Briefly Satisfies The Urge To Kill

Being a fan of the classic NES Duck Hunt, I have been anxious to test out this new live action mechanical version from Hammacher Schlemmer. I’ll say this: It’s fun while it lasts. https://gizmodo.com/flying-duck-hunter-robot-will-appease-peta-but-not-your-5125031 The Price Available later this month for $30. What’s Good I’ve never hunted actual ducks, but I would imagine that the…

Reviews Sean Fallon

Apple iMac Review: 27 Inches and Less Chin

HP MediaSmart EX495 Windows Home Server Review (Better Time Machine Support!)

27 Takes on Windows 7

Mint Studio Multi-Room Wireless Speaker/iPod Dock Review

Unibody Apple MacBook Review

Apple Magic Mouse Review

Acer Aspire AS5738DG Review: 3D On the Small Screen

Panasonic GF1 Review: I <3 Micro Four Thirds

Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain’t Broke…

Razer Orochi Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse Review

Motorola Cliq Review

Orbita Mouse USB Round Mouse Review

Sqweel Ten-Tongue Sex Toy Video Hands-On

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (With Digital Audio) Review

HP TouchSmart 600 Review: Multitouch Multimedia Mogul

Dyson Air Multiplier Review: Making a $300 Fan Takes Cojones

Windows Vista Was Awesome, Don’t You Remember?

Joey Roth’s Ceramic Computer Speakers Review: $500 Gives Your PC Audiophile Cred

Tweetie 2 Review: The Best iPhone Twitter App, Period

Live Action Duck Hunter Review: Briefly Satisfies The Urge To Kill

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Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

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The Best New Toys of March 2026

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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

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?

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