Gadgets

Laser-Fueled Drones May Never Have to Land

Working with wireless power specialists LaserMotive, Lockheed Martin has successfully completed preliminary tests of a new laser refueling system that extended the flight time of its Stalker unmanned aerial drone to over 48 hours. That not only represents about a 2,400 percent increase in flight duration, but the system also doesn’t require another aircraft to…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 12

These Rugged Headphones Should Brighten Up Your Workout

We died a little on the inside when Klipsch launched a set of purple, Lou Reed-endorsed headphones last year. Now, the company is continuing its colorful theme, but fortunately this time it’s ditched celebrity endorsement and gone rugged instead. https://gizmodo.com/save-lou-reed-5859784 Essentially a toughened-up version of the excellent Klipsch S4i earbuds, these little fellas come in…

Gadgets Jamie Condliffe Jul 12

Was This Beautiful Kettle Inspired By a London Landmark?

As far as electric kettles go, DeLonghi’s Brilliante is a run-of-the-mill way to heat water. There’s no timer, no temperature settings, not even a whistle. But what it lacks in functionality, it makes up for in form with a faceted body reminiscent of London’s 30 St. Mary Axe tower. The Brilliante does at least have…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 11

The OCD Science Behind a Perfect Fitting Bike

The bike fitting was once a mysterious process. You’d get your limbs measured, saddle up, and ride off. But there are so many variables in a bike’s fit, and some have nothing to with the length of your limbs. Fresh ideas on how to measure a rider’s needs has given rise to a new breed…

Gadgets Brent Rose Jul 11

Does Anyone Really Need a Bluetooth Keyboard That Connects To Ten Devices At Once?

Even for perfect touch typists, switching between different keyboards takes a bit of adjustment. So if you work with several different devices or computers throughout your day, the wireless KBtalKing Pro lets you stick with a single familiar keyboard. But for ten devices at once? That’s just overkill. We do appreciate the KBtalKing Pro’s mechanical…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 11

How Many Devices Do You Carry?

Inspired by Tim Bray’s recent post about how many devices people carry, I got to thinking: what’s the best possible combination of electronic devices to carry right now? Obviously we’d all love to carry a single device that did everything properly, but that’s some way off. So, currently, when I’m out-and-about I carry a MacBook…

Gadgets Jamie Condliffe Jul 11

Everything You Need For Tonight’s MLB All-Star Game

This evening Major League Baseball’s brightest stars will gather for a half-hearted nine innings at Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium. It might not be the most exciting game of the year, but it’s the easiest way to catch all of your favorite players in one night. So while you prepare to have a few friends over…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 10

Tiny Charging Cable Keyring Juices Androids and iPhones Alike

Carrying around a charging cable is a fact of life if you use your smartphone for more than just the occasional call. But instead of packing the bulky cables that came with your iPhone or Android handset, just slip this tiny USB adapter onto your keychain for emergency battery top-offs. In addition to a 30-pin…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 10

Samsung Series 9 2012 Review: Who Said Samsung Can’t Do Cool?

The Samsung Series 9 was one of the best Windows ultraportable laptops last year. Even though it didn’t quite keep up on specs or benchmarks with some of the top-end machines, it was the most usable of the bunch. This year, as ultrabooks have made massive improvements over the past generation, the Series 9 remains…

Reviews Kyle Wagner Jul 10

Pixar Should Make a Short Film About These Adorable Bookmark Lamps

Looking like a newborn version of Pixar’s famous Luxo lamp mascot, these Tiny Tim Booklights are just begging to be brought to life in an animated film. Standing just five inches tall they’re still fully articulated and presumably cast a soft glow on your reading material via a battery-powered LED bulb. For $10 they’re not…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 10

This Sensor-Packed GPS Watch Masquerades As a Stylish Timepiece

GPS watches generally appeal to those who put navigation capabilities first, and aesthetics a distant second. But with its new fēnix, Garmin has managed to squeeze a backpack full of functionality into a subtle watch design. In fact, Garmin claims the fēnix is its first watch to include similar GPS navigation functionality as its handheld…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 10

How Canon Built Your Digital Camera

You’re not going to walk away with an in-depth knowledge of how to build your own digital camera from watching this video. But Canon’s behind-the-scenes peek at what goes into building and designing its digital cameras and lenses is still pretty fascinating if you’re into photography. And as PetaPixel points out, probably the most fascinating…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 10

V-Moda Vamp Lightning Review: Glorious Overkill for iPhone Audio

“Do you really like music, man? Then why are you listening on your iPhone? You’re not even listening to music—you’re listening to static.” Sound like you? The V-Moda Vamp is the iPhone accessory you’ve been waiting for. What Is It? A $650 iPhone case with a built-in digital-to-analog converter and a 150mW x2 headphone amp.…

Reviews Mario Aguilar Jul 9

9 Obsolete Gadgets You Can Still Buy Brand New For Some Reason

Today, we wirelessly sync our powerful, dual-core smartphones to our pencil-thin laptops, then go home and stream just about any album or movie conceivable to our TV. In HD. So why are people still selling dead tech from the past? What follows is only part of the menu—there are floppy disks, rear-projection TVs, cables for…

Gadgets Sam Biddle Jul 9

What’s the Big Deal? This Skateboard Ceiling Fan Does 900s All Day Long

Over at Notcot’s experimental studio they wanted to find a novel way to liven up the boring ceiling fan that hung over their heads. And since they were fans of gleaming the cube, they decided to replace its wooden blades with skateboard decks. The mod was surprisingly easy, simply requiring the decks to be drilled…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

Wireless Power Transferred Through Thick Concrete Could Mean Electric Cars That Charge While You Drive

One of the biggest issues preventing the electric car from taking over the roads is their incredibly limited battery life. But researchers at the Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan have demonstrated a new system that could let electric cars constantly recharge while they’re being driven. Their research has resulted in a system that’s able…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

Bizarre Bike With Extra Pedals On the Handlebars Exercises All Your Limbs At Once

If you’re looking for an even more intense workout on your morning bike ride to the office, you need to look no further than the Raxibo which packs an extra set of pedals on the handlebars that exercise your arms and upper body as well. By incorporating all of your limbs into a ride, the…

Health Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

Trap Door Colander Will Revolutionize Your Kitchen

Teflon? Self-cleaning ovens? Even the paper towel pales in comparison to the brilliant innovation that is this plastic colander with a trap door release that lets you easily dump its contents into a bowl after it’s completely drained. Can someone get the Nobel Prize people on the phone, they’re gonna want to see this. Best…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

Talking Comic Books Take All Of the Imagination Out Of It

We’re not ones to hold back the march of technology, even when it comes to our beloved comic books. Having them electronically delivered to our beautiful retina display devices is a dream come true. But we can’t help but raise an eyebrow at Valiant Entertainment’s new talking comic book cover. Created for issue #1 of…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

The 20 Worst-Named Phones and Tablets

Where the heck do gadget-makers come up with the names for their products and why are they so universally terrible? It’s inexplicable and sad. Our friends at Laptop Magazine compiled the worst names ever. Ugh. These days it’s just not good enough to give your phone or tablet an unassuming name like the RX-5050 or…

Gadgets Avram Piltch - LAPTOP MAGAZINE Jul 6

Laser-Fueled Drones May Never Have to Land

These Rugged Headphones Should Brighten Up Your Workout

Was This Beautiful Kettle Inspired By a London Landmark?

The OCD Science Behind a Perfect Fitting Bike

Does Anyone Really Need a Bluetooth Keyboard That Connects To Ten Devices At Once?

How Many Devices Do You Carry?

Everything You Need For Tonight’s MLB All-Star Game

Tiny Charging Cable Keyring Juices Androids and iPhones Alike

Samsung Series 9 2012 Review: Who Said Samsung Can’t Do Cool?

Pixar Should Make a Short Film About These Adorable Bookmark Lamps

This Sensor-Packed GPS Watch Masquerades As a Stylish Timepiece

How Canon Built Your Digital Camera

V-Moda Vamp Lightning Review: Glorious Overkill for iPhone Audio

9 Obsolete Gadgets You Can Still Buy Brand New For Some Reason

What’s the Big Deal? This Skateboard Ceiling Fan Does 900s All Day Long

Wireless Power Transferred Through Thick Concrete Could Mean Electric Cars That Charge While You Drive

Bizarre Bike With Extra Pedals On the Handlebars Exercises All Your Limbs At Once

Trap Door Colander Will Revolutionize Your Kitchen

Talking Comic Books Take All Of the Imagination Out Of It

The 20 Worst-Named Phones and Tablets

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

I Regret to Inform You That the Artemis II Astronauts Are Having Lots of Screen Time

The First ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Reactions Are Most Solid

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

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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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