Reviews

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7 Hands On

We’ve been eagerly awaiting a chance to get our hands on the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7 hard drive camcorder, and now that we’ve had one here for the past few days, we were not disappointed. Here are our impressions of its usability, picture quality and overall design. Holding the camcorder is a delight. It feels…

Reviews Charlie White

Hands-On With Lexar’s JumpDrive Secure II Plus with Encryption and Capacity Meter

Lexar’s JumpDrive Secure II Plus brings the e-ink capacity meter previously seen in their other drives and the 256-bit AES encryption previously seen in the JumpDrive Secure II. The result? Something pretty convenient and secure, not to mention that it’s the cheapest drive they have that has the e-ink capacity display. https://gizmodo.com/lexar-jumpdrive-mercury-146218 The drive comes…

Reviews Jason Chen

Helio Ocean Feature-by-Feature Review

We’ve had lots of time to use, re-use, and digest every feature available on the Helio Ocean. We’ve done UI videos, hardware galleries, handset sharing tutorials and sync tutorials, but what you really want to know is what we think of it. Here’s our review, broken down feature by feature so you can easily see…

Reviews Jason Chen and Brian Lam

Next-Gen eStarling Picture Frame Hands On: Did They Fix It?

Remember the eStarling? It’s the $249 digital picture frame from Think Geek that promised Wi-Fi connectivity, RSS downloads and the ability to email pictures directly to it, but ruined the Christmases of thousands of people who were sucked in by its false allure. It simply didn’t work, so all of them were recalled. Now it’s…

Reviews Charlie White

Olympus Evolt E-410 Unboxed and Well Fondled (Verdict: Quite Nice, but Nikon D40 is Nicer)

If you don’t know about the E-410, it’s a 10-megapixel digital SLR packed into a remarkably slim body, selling for an impressively low price ($700 for body only, $800 for one lens, $900 including two lenses). The value proposition increases when you consider it includes Live View—the ability to get a video preview of your…

Reviews Wilson Rothman

BlackBerry Curve Review Roundup

Now that the BlackBerry Curve has been officially announced, you’re probably wondering how it is. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a roundup of all the curve reviews on the net. https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-8300-curve-the-media-crackberry-you-really-257359 • Wired Gadget Lab: Kick Ass Media Player in a Well-Rounded Package • CNET: Though it doesn’t bring Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry…

Reviews Jason Chen

Nokia N75 Review and Gallery: Hands on the First Official N-Series Phone

This morning, I woke up to find a virginal Nokia N75, still in its shrink-wrap, delivered to my waiting arms, waiting to be unpacked, clicked through and reviewed. A refresher for those of you who haven’t been paying attention: The series 60 Symbian phone is notable because it’s the first N-series Nokia to be picked…

Reviews Brian Lam

Video Review: Transformer’s Optimus Prime vs. R2D2 vs. iPod

Yes, I still play with action figures. I spent a bit of time today playing with the Optimus Prime toy that I got today to give you this video review of how easy it is to unfurl into robot-ness, and who would win in a fight: New Optimus Prime vs. Old Optimus Prime vs. R2D2…

Reviews Brian Lam

Ziova CS505 Upscaling DivX/DVD Network Streamer Hands-on: Our Favorite Player Yet

We’ve been known to download DivX files using BitTorrent on occasion, and there’s nothing better than using an upscaling DVD player like the Helios H4000, the LG DN191H or the Oppo DV-981HD to watch these shows and movies on our TVs in high def. But the Ziova CS505, much like the Helios X3000, can stream…

Reviews Jason Chen

Temp Sensing LED Faucet Light Review (Verdict: Needs More Spray)

I really dig those expensive LED faucets that glow blue and red to warn you of the temp. Here’s my review of the $20 nozzle attachment version. As you’d guess, I’m giving up a thing or two by skimping: https://gizmodo.com/color-changing-led-faucet-warns-you-of-impending-burnin-223285 •The LED isn’t variable: Once you hit 89 degrees or greater, the red LED switches…

Reviews Brian Lam

PC World vs. PC Mag: Windows Geeks Take a Gander at Apple TV

Here’s another perspective on Apple TV from non-Mac devotees: A reviewer at PC World took Apple’s media streaming device out for a spin, and generally liked what he saw. It’s a good read, praising the easy setup and straightforward operation. But that’s nothing you couldn’t get here. When you go to the trouble of reading…

Reviews Charlie White

Ron Jeremy, Tech Reviewer?

Watch out Mossberg and Pogue, there is a little competition on the block. Porn, uh, mogul, Ron Jeremy, will be launching a weekly technology show on Heavy.com. The show will be called Techsmart with Ron Jeremy and from what it appears it will be a completely serious show. Expect The Hamster Hedgehog to give his…

Reviews Travis Hudson

First Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Review: Barebones, Fast, Capable

I’d written about the highly capable c580 GPS the other day with endless bells and whistles—not all of them useful. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-garmins-streetpilot-c580-gps-instant-traffic-243683 Now I’ve gotten my hands on that cheap-o Nuvi 200 and I have to say, testing them side by side, they gave nearly identical performances in terms of warning me of turns, locking onto…

Reviews Brian Lam

WSJ Pulp Bite: Mossy and Kate Get Up On the Apple TV 10 Days Early

Mossberg and Katie like the Apple TV. The PC-to-Livingroom streamer works flawlessly using even lower end computers and networks. Everything else you already know from all the coverage of Apple TV since September’s Showtime event (when it was called iTV) and January’s Macworld. https://gizmodo.com/apple-coverage-roundup-apple-introduces-ipod-upgrades-200242 What’s amazing is that Mossy and Katie got the Apple TV…

Reviews Brian Lam

Hands On Garmin’s Streetpilot C580 GPS: Instant Traffic, Movies, Gas Prices…with a Catch [UPDATED]

Dear Diary, I’m back home! After a few hundred miles of scuttling between California ski resorts, seedy casinos skirting the Nevada border, and snowed out mountainous ranges between the two, I’m ready to declare Garmin’s c580…not quite as good as its predecessor. That’s not to say its not remarkable, however. https://gizmodo.com/garmin-580-gps-can-grab-movie-times-weather-traffic-226270 First off, it locks…

Reviews Brian Lam

LapDawg Wooden Laptop Stand Hands-On (Working From Bed Never Felt So Easy)

Seeing as we work at home, being able to type on the couch and in bed is as important as a stable net connection. The LapDawg, an adjustable wooden stand for beds and couches, fits our needs fairly well. As you can see above (I figured you’d rather see a female model than myself) the…

Reviews Jason Chen

One Reader’s Experience with Furutech’s DeMag

We threw down the gauntlet and called BS once again on Furutech’s DeMag—the CD/DVD demagnitizer—last Thursday. There was no way in hell that we could believe something like this would work. Apparently one of our readers has firsthand knowledge that it actually does! https://gizmodo.com/furutech-demag-spins-their-demagnetizing-bullshit-again-240864 We’re wary of trusting Furutech, but we’re just as wary of…

Reviews Jason Chen

DLO HomeDock Deluxe Hands On: The Best TV/iPod Dock Yet

The DLO HomeDock Deluxe works just like it says. The unit generates a custom—and customizable—UI onto your TV so you don’t need to trek up to your iPod whenever you want to look for tracks. That part works just like it claims. But what else is great about it? https://gizmodo.com/dlo-homedock-deluxe-solves-ipod-tv-squinting-problem-240455 Well, for one, it looks…

Reviews Jason Chen

Hands-On With Microsoft’s True Ultimate Keyboard

Click to viewIf you’re the kind of user who enjoys either soft, laptop-like scissor keys or a curved ergonomic keyboard, you’re already gonzo’d over Microsoft’s earlier keyboard, the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000. But if you’re looking for the top of the line—the real grandaddy of Microsoft keyboards—you’re looking for the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, otherwise…

Reviews Jason Chen

Hands on With the V-Moda Vibe Colored Earbuds

If you saw our hands on with the V-Moda Vibe fashion earbuds, you’d know that they’re both comfortable and pretty great sounding for the price. Their two latest version of the Vibe, the Red Roxx and the La Mocha, are the same great mid-price-range earbuds but with some slight changes. The first, of course, is…

Reviews Jason Chen

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7 Hands On

Hands-On With Lexar’s JumpDrive Secure II Plus with Encryption and Capacity Meter

Helio Ocean Feature-by-Feature Review

Next-Gen eStarling Picture Frame Hands On: Did They Fix It?

Olympus Evolt E-410 Unboxed and Well Fondled (Verdict: Quite Nice, but Nikon D40 is Nicer)

BlackBerry Curve Review Roundup

Nokia N75 Review and Gallery: Hands on the First Official N-Series Phone

Video Review: Transformer’s Optimus Prime vs. R2D2 vs. iPod

Ziova CS505 Upscaling DivX/DVD Network Streamer Hands-on: Our Favorite Player Yet

Temp Sensing LED Faucet Light Review (Verdict: Needs More Spray)

PC World vs. PC Mag: Windows Geeks Take a Gander at Apple TV

Ron Jeremy, Tech Reviewer?

First Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Review: Barebones, Fast, Capable

WSJ Pulp Bite: Mossy and Kate Get Up On the Apple TV 10 Days Early

Hands On Garmin’s Streetpilot C580 GPS: Instant Traffic, Movies, Gas Prices…with a Catch [UPDATED]

LapDawg Wooden Laptop Stand Hands-On (Working From Bed Never Felt So Easy)

One Reader’s Experience with Furutech’s DeMag

DLO HomeDock Deluxe Hands On: The Best TV/iPod Dock Yet

Hands-On With Microsoft’s True Ultimate Keyboard

Hands on With the V-Moda Vibe Colored Earbuds

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

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

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

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?

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

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