Smartphones

The 2016 Nexus: Everything We Think We Know About Google’s Next Phones (Updated)

While there are dozens of phones which run their own flavor of the Android operating system, Nexus phones are the purest expressions of Google’s ideas. Google is preparing to launch a pair of new Nexus phones this fall, and thanks to rumors and leaks we’ve already got a good idea of what they’ll look like.…

Tech News Gizmodo Staff Reporter Aug 16

This Smartphone Sensor Lets You Peer Right Through Walls

You may never again have use for that stud sensor buried in your kitchen’s utility drawer with a new sensor for Android smartphones called the WalabotDIY that promises to let your device peer right through walls revealing everything from pipes, to wiring, to even unwanted pests hiding between rooms. The device is the first to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Aug 16

Brave Man Gives Up Phone, Wants to Borrow Yours

Ugh. Technology can be stressful, am I right? Even though we’re living in the age of convenience (“internet of things,” et cetera, et cetera) some people want to get analog and abandon their smartphones. I’m totally OK with that! (Depending on my mood, I might even be a little jealous.) But much like “Why I’m…

Tech News Eve Peyser Aug 9

Finger-Guiding Invisible Screen Protector Is the Best Way to Cheat at Pokémon Go

Now that Niantic has taken a lot of the fun out of Pokémon Go, you have even fewer reasons to feel guilty about finding out-of-the-box ways to improve your game play (translation: cheating). A clunky 3D-printed smartphone case is one solution, but a finger-guiding invisible screen protector is a much better way to go. Invented…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Aug 8

Suicide Squad Missed An Opportunity to Convey the Joker’s tWi$Ted Antics Via Text

Suicide Squad is a cinematic failure for so many unique reasons—confusing editing, bad acting, cheesy plot line, insane soundtrack, etc.—but the most entertainingly bad part of it was Jared Leto’s Joker, which is truly some of the of the Oscar-winning actor’s worst acting. Considering all the the stories of him being a shithead on set…

io9 Eve Peyser Aug 7

Real-Life MacGyver Hacks Together a Hydro-Electric Generator to Charge His Phone

Can you really consider finding a source of power to charge your smartphone a survival skill? For some people, not having a working phone is more dire than not having clean drinking water. So if you find yourself in the great outdoors without an outlet, a little ingenuity can turn random junk into a working…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Aug 5

4 Ways to Get Better Audio from Your Smartphone

Among the many portable gadgets that the smartphone has killed off—digital camera, PDA, sat nav—is the MP3 player. Phones are now very competent jukeboxes with some great apps, but are you putting up with an average-quality listening experience when you don’t need to? Here are four ways to change that. 1) Check your music app…

Gadgets David Nield Aug 3

What You Need to Know About the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Announced in 2011, Samsung’s Galaxy Note was the first mainstream phone to go big. At the time, we didn’t really get it, but over the years, the Note line has proved it’s worth the inconveniences that come with size. And from the looks of it, the new Note 7 might just round the corner and…

Tech News Darren Orf Aug 2

Cyclist Falls With iPhone in Pocket, iPhone Explodes and Causes Third Degree Burns [Warning: Graphic]

Gareth Clear was biking in Sydney this past weekend with his new iPhone 6 riding shotgun in his back pocket. After taking a “minor fall,” the 36-year-old cyclist says his iPhone exploded in his back pocket, melting away his biking shorts and causing third degree burns. Clear eventually needed surgery and a skin-graft. [Note: This…

Tech News Darren Orf Aug 2

iPhone 7 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know [UPDATED]

Every year for almost a decade, the most anticipated gadget release has been Apple’s iPhone. It makes sense. In 2007, Apple completely changed the way we physically interact with our digital selves and went on to sell a billion iPhones across the world. Even though the iPhone is losing its luster with each passing year,…

Tech News Darren Orf Jul 29

Craftsman’s New Toolboxes Can Be Unlocked With a Smartphone

Tools are expensive, but so is having to replace your rolling tool chest, because you misplaced its key in your workshop and had to physically cut the lock open. So Craftsman’s new Pro Series storage units feature Bluetooth-connected locks that can be opened and secured using an app—just don’t lose your smartphone. Available this October…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 26

The Best Smartphone For Every Need

“What’s the best smartphone?” It’s a question I hear at least once or twice a month. That’s fine. It comes with the territory, really. I write about all kinds of technology all day, every day, but none so much as smartphones. I’ve reviewed many of the major ones released in the past year, from the…

Tech News Darren Orf Jul 22

Moto Z Review: Too Much Gadget, Not Enough Phone

It’s been nearly ten years since Apple got wacky with a tiny slab of glass and metal that begged to be touched. Now every phone looks the same, and consequently bores us all to tears. Motorola’s Moto Z, with its array of modules and crazy thin profile, isn’t like the other guys. It’s an audacious…

Reviews Darren Orf Jul 21

The Next Version of Gorilla Glass Will Help Your Phone Survive a Five-Foot Fall

It’s an unfortunate irony that the device we now rely on so heavily is also so incredibly fragile. Your smartphone’s big, beautiful touchscreen is an accident waiting to happen, but Corning continues its magnanimous to improve the survival rate of your hardware, and its latest creation, Gorilla Glass 5, should help your phone survive even…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 20

Pokeball USB Charger Ensures You Can Catch Them All Without Your Phone Dying

Pokémon Go’s dependency on mobile data and your GPS location will ravage your smartphone’s battery in no time. So if you don’t already carry a portable charger to keep you powered and playing, this hand-made Pokeball battery is a must-have addition to your Pokémon hunting kit. Created by Etsy-seller magicalsuperstore, the red and white Pokeball…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 20

Five Things to Know About the Incredibly Weird Moto Z Droid

We finally got our hands on Motorola’s Moto Z Droid, the company’s take on the modular smartphone. Compared to most phones, this guy is weird—for several reasons. So let’s walk through them one by one. 1. No headphone jack Because this phone is so thin, Motorola had to do away with the headphone jack and…

Tech News Darren Orf Jul 15

Finally Somebody Made a Girly Phone to Fit My Pathetic Lady Hands

Oh thank Christ for Keekoo and the Keekoo K1. The new brand from Chinese company Shenzhen Yi Shengyuan Technology Limited really understands my needs as a lady. See, up until now every phone I’ve used, presented to me completely absent of gendered marketing, has secretly been a man phone for men. I’m honest to God…

Tech News Alex Cranz Jul 14

10 Tricks to Make Yourself a YouTube Master

You might think there’s not much to YouTube—just find a video you want to watch and press play—but Google’s engineers are adding new hidden features all the time. Here are 10 tricks to try to take your YouTube-ing to the next level. 1) Use YouTube’s TV interface YouTube has a special interface for big screens…

Gadgets David Nield Jul 14

5 Reasons Why Hound Is Better Than Siri and Google Now

There are so many AI-powered digital assistants out there these days, we’ll forgive you if you’ve lost track. Hound is an offering from Shazam rival SoundHound, and it’s packed with an impressive number of features considering it doesn’t have the weight of Apple or Google’s engineering teams behind it. Here are five reasons we like…

Gadgets David Nield Jul 12

How to Stop Your Dang Phone From Ringing in Places It Shouldn’t

Whether it’s a movie theater, dinner party, or your annual review at work, there are times when you definitely don’t want your mobile ringing out. Thanks to a bunch of hidden features and apps, it doesn’t have to happen to you. Here are three simple ways to keep your phone’s disturbances in line. Use your…

Gadgets David Nield Jul 11

The 2016 Nexus: Everything We Think We Know About Google’s Next Phones (Updated)

This Smartphone Sensor Lets You Peer Right Through Walls

Brave Man Gives Up Phone, Wants to Borrow Yours

Finger-Guiding Invisible Screen Protector Is the Best Way to Cheat at Pokémon Go

Suicide Squad Missed An Opportunity to Convey the Joker’s tWi$Ted Antics Via Text

Real-Life MacGyver Hacks Together a Hydro-Electric Generator to Charge His Phone

4 Ways to Get Better Audio from Your Smartphone

What You Need to Know About the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Cyclist Falls With iPhone in Pocket, iPhone Explodes and Causes Third Degree Burns [Warning: Graphic]

iPhone 7 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know [UPDATED]

Craftsman’s New Toolboxes Can Be Unlocked With a Smartphone

The Best Smartphone For Every Need

Moto Z Review: Too Much Gadget, Not Enough Phone

The Next Version of Gorilla Glass Will Help Your Phone Survive a Five-Foot Fall

Pokeball USB Charger Ensures You Can Catch Them All Without Your Phone Dying

Five Things to Know About the Incredibly Weird Moto Z Droid

Finally Somebody Made a Girly Phone to Fit My Pathetic Lady Hands

10 Tricks to Make Yourself a YouTube Master

5 Reasons Why Hound Is Better Than Siri and Google Now

How to Stop Your Dang Phone From Ringing in Places It Shouldn’t

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The Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Team Wants to Go the Distance

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