Gadgets

Samsung Orion Mobile Processor Handles 1080p Like a Star

Samsung’s Galaxy S phones already pack Hummingbird, one of the fastest mobile processors around. But their upcoming Orion dual-core ARM Cortex A9 makes it seem positively terrestrial. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-smartphone-is-the-first-step-in-samsun-5500164 Among the capabilities Samsung is touting in their next-generation mobile processors: 1080p recording, 30fps playback, and five times the 3D graphics performance of Hummingbird—which was already more…

Gadgets Brian Barrett

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Even though the TFT screen was mentioned the first time we heard (however unofficial) of the presence of a Samsung tablet, it was still disappointing to see there wasn’t actually a Super AMOLED in the final product. But why not? https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 As a Samsung exec told of in a Q&A session at IFA, they chose…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

A Samsung product exec told the WSJ that the Galaxy Tab would retail for between $200 – $300 in the US, but over on Amazon Germany, a 799 Euro price-tag has been affixed to the tablet. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 That’s a hefty figure, I’m sure you’ll agree, but I’m sure one popular method of purchasing the Galaxy…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

I Really Want One of These Mini-Me Sport Cars

The manufacturer calls these beautiful half-scale sports cars—from the Porsche 356 to the Jaguar above—”children’s cars.” Whatever. They fit an adult perfectly fine, and I’m getting one to drive straight from my bedroom to my office desk. The cars, which are manufactured with exquisite detail, include the classic Porsche 356, the Mercedes Benz 300SL, the…

Gadgets Jesus Diaz

Samsung’s Self-Proclaimed “Notebook Masterpiece” Seems More Like “MacBook Clone”

Samsung’s Seongwoo Nam says his company’s new high-end QX410 is “the masterpiece of Samsung’s computer business”—but it’s probably more like of a copy of a well-known metal-bodied old master. Still, nice island keyboard. Inside the QX410s strangely familiar aluminum case sits an Intel Core i5 (or i7 in the 14″ and 15” models), with a…

Gadgets Gary Cutlack

A Quick Look at Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Shows It’s a Lot Better Than I Expected

A limited look at the Galaxy Tab showed me all I needed to see: this thing is great. I’m no fan of Samsung phones, and worried it would feel cheap, with TouchWiz an albatross around Android’s neck. I was wrong. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 It’s well made, and doesn’t seem as plasticky as the Galaxy S range of…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung’s HMX-T10 Camcorder Has Full HD and 20-Degree Slanted Lens

They describe it as “groundbreaking,” with the 20-degree slanted lens of the HMX-T10 supposedly aiding sore wrists. I don’t know about that, but the rest of the specs make me happy: full HD, for starters. On sale this month for $300, the T10 has a 5.1MP sensor, with 10x zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD screen.…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Runs Froyo, Has Flash and Measures 7 Inches

It was possibly the worst-kept secret in tablet-land (more so than the iPad), but the final specs have now been revealed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It’ll run Android 2.2 (Froyo) and comes in a 7-inch flavor—for now. It’s one of those moments where the final product actually exceeds expectations based on previous leaks. Sure,…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Samsung Bends The Edges Of Its New SF Notebook Range

Samsung’s new SF laptop series is designed to draw “admiring advances” thanks to its glossy exterior and curvaceous case. It’s Alienware for ladies. Battery life is the big boasting point, here—Samsung says there’s enough room inside the SF’s battery to store 7.5 hours worth of workable electricity, with the juice powering your choice of i3…

Gadgets Gary Cutlack

A Wine Stopper With Bottle Opening Date Reminder

I never got wine stoppers. If you open a bottle of wine, you have to finish it. That’s the unwritten rule of Bacchus. But for those of you who don’t finish your bottles, here’s an idea: A dated wine stopper. Of course, the mere idea of needing a reminder on the date the bottle was…

Gadgets Jesus Diaz

Samsung Claims 3D Victory—Has 88% of US 3D TV Sales

Despite worrying rumblings that we’re already seeing the latest 3D trend explode amid consumer apathy for the current things-poking-out-of-the-screen gimmick, Samsung is remaining upbeat—thanks to taking an 88% share of recent US sales of 3D TVs. https://gizmodo.com/is-3d-already-dying-5592956 Claiming to have shifted one million sets in the space of six months, Samsung says its aggressive early…

Gadgets Gary Cutlack

An Eerie Peek Inside the Remains of the Titanic

You’ve seen the sonar image of the Titanic’s remains. Now, the video: here’s an eerie peek inside the debris of the most famous ship in history, shot by Expedition Titanic‘s new underwater remotely operated vehicle. Watch the chilling footage inside. https://gizmodo.com/the-sonar-image-of-the-titanics-debris-field-is-bigger-5624522 (To watch an HD version, visit the YouTube page.) [YouTube via The Daily What]…

Gadgets Matt Cherette

Samsung Epic 4G Available for $199 on Amazon

For those looking to pick up an Epic 4G, Amazon’s got a deal: $199 with a two-year Sprint contract—that’s a $50 saving. [Amazon via BGR] https://gizmodo.com/sprint-epic-4g-review-the-best-4g-phone-5613501

Gadgets Rosa Golijan

It’s Time To Make Standardized Ratings For Gadgets

Earlier today, the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed off stickers that would give car buyers standardized info on a particular model’s fuel economy and environmental impact. Gadgets should have standardized ratings, too. https://jalopnik.com/new-fuel-economy-window-stickers-chock-full-o-numbers-5625482 When buying gadgets, comparison is paramount. There are inevitably a hundred TVs that fit the general requirements…

Gadgets Kyle VanHemert

Could The Samsung Galaxy Tab Be Headed To Verizon or Sprint ?

A CDMA version of the oft-spotted Samsung Galaxy Tab has been found, which could point toward an eventual Verizon (or Sprint) 3G version of the tablet. Or not. Whatever, all I need to know is that the Tab runs Android 2.2. According to the developer who has this CDMA test unit on hand, the Galaxy…

Gadgets Casey Chan

The 10 Greatest Fictional Inventors of All Time

Eureka has been Giz’s celebration of inventors of all stripe, from Tesla to Popeil. But some of the most memorable inventors of our time were actually invented themselves. Here are ten fictional innovators near and dear to our hearts. https://gizmodo.com/eureka-how-genius-strikes-5622247 Q Who: Major Boothroyd, MI6 Quartermaster, Q was responsible for keeping James Bond one laser…

Gadgets Kyle VanHemert

Someone Convinced Samsung’s Newest Monitors That They’re HDTVs

Samsung’s latest monitors appear to enjoy pretending they’re HDTVs in their spare time. Labeled as the 30 and 90 series, they have 1920 x 1080 worth of pixels, built-in HDTV tuners, built-in speakers, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The monitors range from 21.5- to 24-inches and are priced from $270 to $330. Samsung Expands…

Gadgets Rosa Golijan

Leaked Hands-On Video of Samsung Galaxy Tab

I can’t see this video as it’s blocked for my region (UK), but give it a spin and see if it works for you. UPDATE: Check out the YouTube video below the cut. UPDATE: Commenter DJLaser found the YouTube version. Mmm, blurtastic. [GizChina – Thanks, Zach!]

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Froyo Shown Running on Samsung Galaxy Tab Along With Swype

It’s beginning to look like the Galaxy Tab from Samsung is indeed sporting a 1024 x 600 AMOLED screen, judging by these latest leaked photos. Accompanying the snaps were some further details on what’s definitely the leakiest tablet of all. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-specs-could-mean-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-disappoi-5613711 It’s possible to garner from the photos that the tablet is running Android 2.2…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Our Gadgets Wouldn’t Like Us When We’re Angry

Here’s a comforting truth: the next time your gadgets make you angry enough to pout, stomp, and scream, know that you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. A recent survey by Harris Interactive showed that 60% of Americans were driven to yell or swear at a gadget out of frustration. Which frankly seems…

Gadgets Brian Barrett

Samsung Orion Mobile Processor Handles 1080p Like a Star

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

I Really Want One of These Mini-Me Sport Cars

Samsung’s Self-Proclaimed “Notebook Masterpiece” Seems More Like “MacBook Clone”

A Quick Look at Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Shows It’s a Lot Better Than I Expected

Samsung’s HMX-T10 Camcorder Has Full HD and 20-Degree Slanted Lens

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Runs Froyo, Has Flash and Measures 7 Inches

Samsung Bends The Edges Of Its New SF Notebook Range

A Wine Stopper With Bottle Opening Date Reminder

Samsung Claims 3D Victory—Has 88% of US 3D TV Sales

An Eerie Peek Inside the Remains of the Titanic

Samsung Epic 4G Available for $199 on Amazon

It’s Time To Make Standardized Ratings For Gadgets

Could The Samsung Galaxy Tab Be Headed To Verizon or Sprint ?

The 10 Greatest Fictional Inventors of All Time

Someone Convinced Samsung’s Newest Monitors That They’re HDTVs

Leaked Hands-On Video of Samsung Galaxy Tab

Froyo Shown Running on Samsung Galaxy Tab Along With Swype

Our Gadgets Wouldn’t Like Us When We’re Angry

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online

Scientists Found a Weird New Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined

Gym Bros Are Pushing Mystery Muscle Drugs Doctors Barely Recognize, Study Warns

The Head of HBO Explains What it Takes to Get a ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Going

Elon Musk’s Lawyer Claims Jury’s 420 ‘Joke’ Proves He Didn’t Receive a Fair Trial

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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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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