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A Quarter of All Car Crashes Involve a Gadget

If your smartphone doesn’t kill you with cancer, it might be fated to help crash your car: MSNBC reports that according to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association, 25% of all car crashes are connected to portable electronics. The study pulled together hundreds of previous papers ob the subject, and concluded that a…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jul 7

Turn Your iPad 2 into a MacBook Air

M.I.C.’s Aluminum Keyboard Buddy Case doesn’t just protect your iPad2 screen, it also has a bluetooth keyboard like a few other iPad cases. But what sets this one apart is that the outer casing is made of aluminum. When closed, the iPad bears resemblance to a MacBook Air, albeit to a rudimentary extent. But the…

Tech News Adrian Covert Jul 6

Nokia’s New Bluetooth Gear Automagically Pairs With NFC-Enabled Phones

Great. More Bluetooth audio gear. But the Nokia Play 360 speaker and Wireless Music Receiver are a bit different: they use NFC technology to automatically pair itself with NFC-enabled phones, which is pretty neat. Nokia says all you have to do is tap your NFC phone against either device, and it will automatically pair. No…

Tech News Adrian Covert Jun 21

Arriva LEO Headphones: Rugged, Wireless Freedom

I’m not saying I like the new Arriva LEO Bluetooth headset, I’m just saying I’m not sure how I ever lived without it. Pluses: The Arriva LEO headset combines the rugged, sweat- and water-resistant utility of exercise ear buds with the wireless call clarity of a Jawbone ERA. And they’re comfortable to boot. The elastic…

Reviews Andrew Tarantola Jun 20

Nanogenerators Could Power a Bluetooth Headset With Your Pulse

Scientists have developed the first self-powered nanogenerators that scavenge energy from their surroundings. They could someday replace conventional batteries in small electronics. Even the slightest movement or vibration, such as a light breeze or the thump of your pulse, can provide enough energy for these nanogenerators. The energy is stored in a capacitor and used…

Tech News Kelly Jun 16

Qualcomm Crams Three Kinds of Wireless in One Chip

Dual-band WiFi isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and Gigabit video streaming, all coming from the same chip. Qualcomm’s new triple-headed radio monster does just that. Space saved, stuff streamed speedily. The addition of 60 Ghz wireless is the big bit here—the big spectrum jump takes your data away from the…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jun 2

Is This a Bluetooth Headset or a Water Faucet?

Nokia’s J headset is both beautiful and minimal, in a retro sort of way. But if you look at it from the side, it’s as though Kohler forgot they make kitchen/bath products and instead conjured this up. [Nokia via Geeky Gadgets]

Tech News Adrian Covert May 5

A Bluetooth Keyboard with a Trackpad on Its Backside

The iTablet keyboard is an oddball bluetooth keyboard with the silhouette of a video game controller and the logic of a crazy person. Why? Well, do you guys remember the similarly weird Android-powered Motorola Backflip? The iTablet has the same “let’s put a trackpad on the backside of this thing” feature as that did. The…

Gadgets Casey Chan May 5

Fossil Meta Watch Pairs With Tablets and Phones over Bluetooth For Always-On Updates

HP liked this Fossil Meta Watch “wrist computer” enough to include it in its future-gazing presentation a while back, but finally humble citizens of Earth can slam 200 notes down and grab one for themselves. Pre-orders begin on May 9th, but it won’t be sent out until July. If you can wait that long, you’ll…

Tech News Kat Hannaford May 5

Logitech iPad 2 Keyboard Case Makes Your Lies about Working More Believable

Everyone’s favorite excuse for lugging an iPad to all manner of inappropriate places and events is that it allows them to be productive everywhere they go. But how many people do you know who can actually type on a touchscreen? The answer is not many. Thing is, most of the in-case keyboard solutions look like…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Apr 18

A Carbon Fiber Bluetooth Headset for Weight Freaks

Is the iron load clipped to your ear too much to bear? Are you a sucker for anything crafted from carbon fiber? Blutrek’s Carbon earpiece might draw you in, weighing only a scant quarter ounce, with Bluetooth 3.0 support. Personally, in the rare few times I’ve ever used a Bluetooth headset, weight hasn’t really been…

Tech News Sam Biddle Apr 12

The Most Powerful Bluetooth Speakerphone Can Also Tweet and Update Your Facebook Status

Those clip-on-to-your-visor bluetooth speakerphones are mostly passé, right? I mean most are easy enough to set up but I’m just so lazy that I never do it anymore. Howeva! The upcoming SuperTooth HD might be worth something because not only does it have three times more power than a typical bluetooth speaker (making it the…

Tech News Casey Chan Mar 21

The Best Gadgets (So Far)

January has come! And gone. And with it, a lot of broken New Year’s Resolutions. But also, new additions to our wonderful list of favorite gadgets. Check out the full roster of Bestmodo’s newest inductees below. For the full list of Gizmodo favorites, head over to the complete Best Gadgets https://gizmodo.com/the-best-gadgets-5411442 In Best Phone Headset:…

Tech News Sam Biddle Feb 1

If a Nintendo DS Game Needs a Keyboard, Shouldn’t It Just Be on the Wii?

I mean, really, this Nintendo DS bluetooth keyboard accessory sort of undermines the entire concept of a portable console. Who’s gonna lug this thing around with them? Like Kotaku says, just put the damn game out on the Wii. https://kotaku.com/pokemon-will-teach-you-to-type-or-you-will-die-trying-5748403 I’m going to fathom a guess and say that the vast majority of time spent…

Tech News Adrian Covert Feb 1

With iFusion, You Can Combine the Worst Aspects of Landlines and iPhones!

Love having a phone that’s more or less stationary? Love shitty reception? Then you will absolutely LOVE the iFusion. This has a FULL DUPLEX and ERGONOMIC HANDSET DESIGN and BLUETOOTH that will supposedly make your iPhone calls BETTER. Hmmm… Considering that most issues with call quality on the current iPhone hardware revolve around reception, the…

Tech News Adrian Covert Jan 28

Soundfreaq’s Wall of Sound Goes Red

Yes, just in time for Valentine’s Day and your other half. Well, I suppose it beats giving her a vacuum cleaner? Streaming audio over Bluetooth, the limited edition speaker is exclusive to Amazon for $200. [Amazon]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jan 26

Shake the Baby! Jawbone’s Newest Headset Likes It Physical

Wanna answer that call? Shake Jawbone’s latest headset, the Era, twice. Want the thing to pair with your phone? Shake it four times and yell “pull yourself together, man!” Yelling’s optional—the built-in accelerometer is what gets the message. Why make a headset that responds to motions instead of just good ol’ fashioned buttons (the Era,…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 20

A Two-Piece Speaker Dock So Gorgeous That You’ll Overlook Its Price

The Perch is a pretty little gadget with a two-piece design that allows you to use it as a standalone Bluetooth speaker or as a dock for your smartphone. It’s a bit steeply priced at $180, but it’s definitely beautiful. The Perch connects to smartphones or media players using Bluetooth and has a built-in microphone…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Jan 10

What Is Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

HEAR THIS: 2011 will be the year of Bluetooth. Or rather the other year of Bluetooth, the first one being, like, 1995. Anyway, here’s why you should care about the ‘Tooth again: It’s called BLE. It’s like Bluetooth Light. BLE is a new version of Bluetooth… Announced over two years ago and finally codified as…

Tech News John Herrman Jan 5

The Best Explanations of the Year

We learned a lot this year; from the origins of liquimetal and toasted thighs to the technical reasoning of ISO and CDMA. Check out the best explanations Gizmodo had to offer in 2010. 1. Why Apple’s iPhone 4 Update Won’t Fix Your Reception Problem – July 2nd This graphic shows why some people experience the…

Tech News Gizmodo Staff Dec 28

A Quarter of All Car Crashes Involve a Gadget

Turn Your iPad 2 into a MacBook Air

Nokia’s New Bluetooth Gear Automagically Pairs With NFC-Enabled Phones

Arriva LEO Headphones: Rugged, Wireless Freedom

Nanogenerators Could Power a Bluetooth Headset With Your Pulse

Qualcomm Crams Three Kinds of Wireless in One Chip

Is This a Bluetooth Headset or a Water Faucet?

A Bluetooth Keyboard with a Trackpad on Its Backside

Fossil Meta Watch Pairs With Tablets and Phones over Bluetooth For Always-On Updates

Logitech iPad 2 Keyboard Case Makes Your Lies about Working More Believable

A Carbon Fiber Bluetooth Headset for Weight Freaks

The Most Powerful Bluetooth Speakerphone Can Also Tweet and Update Your Facebook Status

The Best Gadgets (So Far)

If a Nintendo DS Game Needs a Keyboard, Shouldn’t It Just Be on the Wii?

With iFusion, You Can Combine the Worst Aspects of Landlines and iPhones!

Soundfreaq’s Wall of Sound Goes Red

Shake the Baby! Jawbone’s Newest Headset Likes It Physical

A Two-Piece Speaker Dock So Gorgeous That You’ll Overlook Its Price

What Is Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

The Best Explanations of the Year

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

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

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

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

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

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

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

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